BCB President Tamim Iqbal (Image credit: BCB) The president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful that India will travel to Bangladesh for the white-ball series scheduled for September 2026. The six-match series, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, is still uncertain due to several factors. However, Tamim said that discussions are…
Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player over cheating allegations Saltburn Cricket Club has suspended a player, humorously dubbed ‘Clicky Ponting’, after he was accused of cheating during a local league match by clicking his fingers to make it sound like the batsman had punted the ball. The incident, which happened during Saltburn XI’s second win over…
Stephen Fleming (Image: IANS) Former Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming is set to take charge of England’s Test team, with a report claiming the former New Zealand captain has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Brendon McCullum in the red-ball setup. According to The Telegraph, Fleming has been identified as England’s preferred candidate following…
India had another successful day in Glasgow as long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal, para athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit claimed gold with a Games record (Image Credit: Agencies) India had another successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal, para athlete…
Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach and Sakshi Chaudhary (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with six more boxers reaching the semi-finals on Wednesday. The results took India’s boxing medal haul to 10, which has already bettered the seven medals the country won at the 2022 Birmingham…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games enters another exciting day on Thursday, July 30, with the Olympic and world champions. Neeraj Chopra he finally gets to make his long-awaited appearance in the men’s javelin throw. After an impressive medal haul during the opening week, India will again have plenty of…
India’s iconic blue jersey is replaced by saffron (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Viren Rasquinha has criticized Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s traditional blue jersey with a saffron one ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Expressing his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “I must say that…
Murali Sreeshankar (PTI Photo) India enjoyed another successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal in the men’s long jump, para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit took gold in a Games record, and Indian boxers secured 10 medals by reaching the semi-finals.The three medals added on Wednesday took India’s…
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticizes World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy / Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticized FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that manages the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that soccer’s biggest…
FIFA blames Argentina’s stars for World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentine players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, as…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has sparked growing opposition from…
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha leaves the field at halftime during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to begin the next chapter of his career with Chilean giants Colo-Colo, but the name that made him…
Glasgow: India Murali Sreeshankar (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India Murali Sreeshankar won the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, producing a best jump of 8.09m in a fiercely contested final on Thursday. The Indian star led the competition after the opening three rounds but eventually settled for silver after Jamaica’s…
Dilip and Basil produce sprint for the ages in T47 100m (Image: ESPN) India produced a sensational performance on the track as Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth won silver in the men’s T47 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Dilip produced a breathtaking finish, producing a blistering burst over the last…
Will Ferrell reveals Lionel Messi’s strict 30-minute filming rule / Image: AP, Youtube Lionel Messi’s meticulous approach to his commercial commitments has been revealed by Hollywood actor Will Ferrell, who says the Argentina captain follows a non-negotiable rule every time he steps onto a film set.According to Ferrell, Messi allows the production crew only 30…
Marc Cucurella immortalizes Spain’s World Cup triumph with a tattoo tribute to coach Luis de la Fuente/Image: Instagram Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honored one of the more unusual promises made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente after helping La Roja lift the trophy.The former…
Workers try to dry the track as rain interrupts the women’s high jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (AP Photo) Glasgow’s unpredictable weather has become one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with rain repeatedly disrupting the athletics arena and leaving spectators wondering why the events are going ahead…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is named Ishan Kishan’s deputy for East Zone India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has added another milestone to his fast-growing career after being named the vice-captain of the East Zone team for the 2026 Duleep Trophy. Fresh from winning the Player of the Series award during India’s tour of Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi will be deputed…
Arundhati Choudhary (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent produced a perfect five-in-five performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, with Narender Berwal joining Ankush Yadav, Sakshi Choudhary, Arundhati Choudhary and Sachin Siwach in the semi-finals after a memorable day in Glasgow.The five wins ensured that every Indian boxer who stepped into the ring…
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career spanning more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s qualifier against Cape Verde, despite rarely…
Medical staff rushed into the ring within seconds to attend to the injured boxer Refiloe Thai. (capture video) A terrifying knockout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games left spectators stunned after Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi knocked Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai through the ropes during their men’s 70kg boxing quarter-final, prompting an immediate medical response in the ring.The frightening…
ICC penalizes Pakistan duo Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad (Image: ICC) Fast bowlers in Pakistan Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad were sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening Test against West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Both players were charged…
Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes attempts may be made to coax Ben Stokes out of retirement for next year’s Ashes. Coach in Australia Andrew McDonald I believe the perfect build-up to the 2027 Ashes would be Ben Stokes making a dramatic comeback from Test retirement, admitting he will create a “fairytale”…
File Pic: RCB players celebrate with the IPL trophy. (Photo Credit: RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has cemented its status as the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first cricket team in history to break the brand value mark of $300 million.According to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey’s IPL 2026…
Sachin Tendulkar at the Shivaji Park memorial (Image: Sachin/X) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mentor, Ramakant Achrekar, on the occasion of Guru Purnima, expressing gratitude for the coach who laid the foundations of his legendary career. The great batsman shared pictures from his visit to Achrekar’s memorial at Mumbai’s…
World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić retires after Spain-Argentina World Cup Final Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially ended his refereeing career, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina becoming the final match of a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades at the highest level of world football.The announcement comes a…
Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers (Credit: Getty Image) Connor McDavid is best known for his incredible speed, playmaking and leadership as captain of the Edmonton Oilers. But off the ice, the NHL superstar has a completely different, quieter life. Golf has become a favorite off-season activity, while time with wife Lauren Kyle McDavid,…