France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time goalscorer is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé also closing in on many…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India from July 1, with 22-year-old James Coles getting his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20 World Cup…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into an incident at a nightclub that occurred after their team’s win over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been sent written warnings by the England…
Marketa Vondrousova (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, file) NEW DELHI: Senior Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova was banned for four years after she refused to take an anti-doping test at her home in December 2025. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said an independent tribunal found the Czech player guilty of violating anti-doping rules. His suspension will last…
Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Argentina will look to book their place in the Round of 32 when they face Austria in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday. The defending champions started their campaign in dominant fashion, recording a convincing 3-0…
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) of Germany FIFA World Cup The campaign suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a serious ankle injury.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back picked up the injury during Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, forcing manager Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his…
The Wimbledon Championships (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Wimbledon 2026 is approaching, the Indian doubles veteran Rohan Bopanna he picked defending champion Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favorites to win the men’s and women’s titles. Despite calling the field highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to retain her crown and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to pour in from some of the biggest names in cricket, and the latest endorsement has come from the legendary former West Indies captain. Clive Lloydwho believes that the teenage sensation possesses the necessary qualities for a bright future at the highest level.Lloyd, one of the most…
Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle (Agency Image) Kieron Pollard added another remarkable chapter to his T20 legacy on Sunday by surpassing Chris Gayle to become the leading scorer in the history of the format during Major League Cricket 2026.The landmark moment came when the former West Indies allrounder hit 81 during MI New York’s clash…
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi, left, and Belgium’s Thomas Meunier fight for the ball (AP Photo) Iran etched their name into World Cup history and produced a determined defensive display as they battled to a goalless draw against Belgium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time).Iran’s…
Australian players recreate Dhoni-Yuvraj’s iconic bicycle kick celebration NEW DELHI: After Australia’s dominant T20I series win over Bangladesh, Tim David stole the spotlight with an unusual celebration. After the match, the all-rounder rode a bright lime green bike around the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, along with his teammate. Matt Renshaw sat behind him. The pair…
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the world of tennis prepares for another edition of WimbledonIndia wicketkeeper-batsman Saint Samson drew interesting parallels between some of cricket’s greatest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup successes and the challenge posed by Australia.Speaking in front of most of the…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Post-Pregnancy Return to Play Guidelines to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after giving birth. The move comes as more players choose to balance professional cricket with motherhood, with the ICC aiming to strengthen support systems and player welfare. The president of the ICC…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Image Agency) As the excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build, the former South African batsman Daryll Cullinan has raised concerns about the physical demands placed on the 15-year-old prodigy, particularly given his explosive batting style and increased workload.Sooryavanshi quickly gained a reputation for his fearless approach and remarkable power….
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…
D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is set to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to fine-tune some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating very complicated positions makes him…
Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to Test cricket, joking during the launch of his new footwear line that he would rather sell the product than make a comeback to add more runs to his Test tally.The former India captain, who retired from Test cricket last year after scoring 9,230 runs, was attending…
England were fined 50 per cent of their match fee and docked 12 points in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) rankings for maintaining a slow over rate during their defeat of New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.According to a press release from the ICC, England were found guilty of being…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equalizer earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against…
Harmanpreet Kaur bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP) India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 took a serious hit after Harmanpreet KaurThe team lost to South Africa in Manchester on…
Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand takes the field at the end of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Iranian goalkeeper frustrated Belgium in a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles, but the story behind his performance stretches…
Harmanpreet Kaur looks on during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP) Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said dropped catches proved costly in his six-match squad in South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match on Sunday.India…
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Captain of Afghanistan Hashmatullah Shahidi was handed an official reprimand by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The left-handed batsman was found guilty of breaching Article 2.10.10 of the…
Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in Atlanta and recorded their first win of the tournament.The 18-year-old striker scored in the 11th minute, sliding in at the back to convert a low cross. The goal made him the…
Iran’s team’s handwritten note, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenge Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw FIFA World…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has revealed how a timely conversation with his coach helped him overcome a difficult phase and return to his destructive best in the final of the Tri-Series against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla.The 15-year-old smashed a breathtaking 94 from just 29 balls, including the fastest…
Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all officially recognized as world championships / Image: AP Uruguay reached 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing one of the most distinctive badges in international football. While most supporters understand that the stars above a national team’s crest usually represent World Cup triumphs,…
Shree Charani (Photo Credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: India’s rising left-arm spinner Shree Charani has equaled the record for most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in a single edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup, correspondingly. Poonam YadavThe tally of 10 wickets from the 2020 tournament.Charani achieved the landmark during India’s Group A clash…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with his teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they recorded their first World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah Once again, he made the stage bigger, scoring…
Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla (16) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced eight own goals just 10 days into the tournament, the second highest total…