One of the biggest reasons behind New Zealand’s struggles has been their inability to take wickets consistently. Their bowlers have claimed just nine wickets in the tournament so far, the fewest among the 12 teams. In comparison, England’s attack took 25 wickets. A lack of breakthroughs prevented New Zealand from controlling matches, even when they…
Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav NEW DELHI: As first reported by TimesofIndia.com last week, ex Rishabh Pant will return to Delhi Capitals Peru Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2027. The IPL confirmed the move on Tuesday, with Pant agreeing to a salary of Rs 15 crore, Rs 12 crore less than the record deal of Rs…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England pacer Stuart Broad said he can’t wait to watch 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the upcoming T20I series in the UK, admitting he may even be “surprised” if he sees the youngster in the series opener in Durham.Sooryavanshi, who recently stunned the cricket world with…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland fired Norway in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker was not let down. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City striker now…
ICC President Jay Shaha with IOC President Kirsty Coventry. (Photo credit: X post by Jay Shah) The President of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jay Shah marked International Olympic Day by extending support to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) global initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being and community engagement through sport.Highlighting the unifying power of…
England’s Declan Rice speaks to the media during a news conference before the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) The England midfielder says he has been managing hamstring pain since Christmas as he opens the worst physical of a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Photo / screengrab) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been hitting bowlers around the park in the IPL. He has also done it in Under-19 cricket, in domestic matches and in India A. The 15-year-old is already being talked about as a player who could become the next big thing in cricket. But for all the…
Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria held its own FIFA World Cup 2026 elimination hopes remain firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half goals.The victory, secured…
Norway players perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo) Norway booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday. After…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match against Congo. (AP Photo) Portugal coach Roberto Martínez refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo he will keep his starting position for Tuesday FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan, after the superstar’s underwhelming performance in the team’s opening match.“I can’t inform you about the starting…
Norway’s Erling Haaland, left, celebrates with David Moeller Wolfe after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) The Norwegian striker scored twice in a 3-2 win over Senegal to send his country…
Egypt players during a training session. (AP Photo) The preparations of Egypt for its decisive FIFA World Cup The Group G clash against Iran was disrupted after local security authorities rejected a request to allow the team to travel directly from Vancouver to Seattle, according to a Reuters report.The decision comes just days after Egypt…
Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott criticized Joe Root’s leadership during England’s defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, saying the captain in his place appeared to have learned “nothing” from his previous spell in charge. Boycott also welcomed the return of Ben Stokes for the third Test, saying England needed to…
NEW DELHI: India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the two-match T20I series against Ireland starting on June 26 in Belfast. It is learned that Reddy’s quadriceps injury, which kept him out of the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, has flared up and requires attention before he can take the field…
Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé (AP Photos) The race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot roared into life as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all put in outstanding performances on a high-scoring day for the tournament’s elite strikers.Between them, the trio have already blown away the competition, combining for 13…
Lionel MessiArgentina’s record performance at the FIFA World Cup drew praise from former Barcelona team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do the things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, Ibrahimovic…
Hardik Pandya (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: In an attempt to maintain a BCCICentrally contracted players in the first form of skilled skills, the Center of Excellence (CoE) launched a program called performance block. TOI understands that this program has opened doors for international players to hone their cricketing skills at any time of the year,…
Lionel Messi insisted that he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying in shape after the rewrite FIFA World Cup the record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring his third goal. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland continued his extraordinary scoring run with a brilliant brace as Norway booked their place in the Round of 32 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal in Group I on Monday night.Making his first FIFA World Cup appearing since 1998, the…
Mbappé closes in on Messi’s World Cup record after reaching 16 goals in historic run / Image: AP The France captain scored twice against Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, with just Lionel Messi now ahead of him on the all-time chartsKylian Mbappe’s 100th appearance for France was already…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) There is a term in sports called the commentary curse. No, that does not refer to football fans who have to listen to Bollywood…
As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney’s 2012 tweet calling Messi a “joke” but the “best ever” has resurfaced, sparking conversations among fans. (Photo/IANS) Following Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an iconic 14-year-old post by England and Manchester United legend Wayne…
Lionel Messi became the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal of the tournament in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentina captain then added another goal in stoppage time to take his tally to 18.Messi reached the landmark in the 38th minute, just two days before his…
France’s Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Iraq…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be an exciting encounter, with a notable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 has turned into an absolute goal fest, treating world football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament witnessed a 25 percent…
France’s Manu Kone (6) guards Iraq’s Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian MbappéFrance’s first-half goal gave them the lead before dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter, creating the first weather-related suspension…
Few nations enter major tournaments with a stronger mix of proven pedigree and emerging talent than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade building a team capable of competing on multiple fronts, and the depth available to him is one of the main reasons Les Bleus continue to be seen as one of…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the highest scorer in the world. FIFA World Cup history and extend his scoring streak in consecutive World Cup games.The Argentina captain found the back of the net during the defending champions’ Group J clash in Dallas,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) The Argentina captain’s miss in the ninth minute created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now…