Stephen Fleming (ANI Photo) The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach is big from New Zealand Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England’s Test men’s head coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirming one of the biggest coaching moves in world cricket.The 53-year-old replaces a fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullumwho stepped down…
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…
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”…
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…
Andrew McDonald (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia coach Andrew McDonald has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to increase the size of the World Cup squad from 15 to 17 players for the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments came after the ICC introduced a new format that could see the finalists…
Subhadeep Ghosh will be India’s new field coach; Ten Doeschate leaves, Dilip’s contract not extended (Image: Agencies) MUMBAI: Ryan ten Doeschate has quit as India men’s assistant coach, ending his two-year stint with the national team, while Subhadeep Ghosh will be India’s new field coach after T Dilip’s contract came to an end and was…
New France national soccer team coach Zinedine Zidane, left, poses with French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo (AP Photo) France has finally returned to one of its greatest icons, nomina Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach after Didier Deschamps resigned after 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the appointment on…
India’s interim coach VVS Laxman said 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown remarkable growth in his understanding of the game over the past six months, adding that the teenager’s maturity has helped him handle the pressure at international level.Sooryavanshi ended India’s tour of Zimbabwe on a high, winning the Player of the Match and Player of…
Alzarri Joseph, Darren Sammy West Indies Head Coach Darren Sammy said fast bowler Alzarri Joseph made himself unavailable for the two-Test home series against Pakistan, claiming that the pacer declined selection despite being picked in the squad.Cricket West Indies had earlier announced that Joseph would miss the series due to personal reasons. Before the opening…
Newly appointed German national soccer team coach Juergen Klopp attends a press conference at the headquarters of the German Football Association DFB in Frankfurt, Germany, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP) Germany have appointed Jürgen Klopp as their new national team coach, handing the former Liverpool manager the responsibility of rebuilding a squad that has once…
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has held talks with former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti as it searches for a new national team coach following Italy’s failure to qualify for the Championship. FIFA World Cup for a third consecutive time.The federation hopes to appoint a new coach within the week…
Zinedine Zidane. (Photo Reuters) French football is on the brink of a new chapter, with the French Football Federation (FFF) set to unveil its new men’s national team coach on Tuesday. Former manager of Real Madrid and legend of France Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure comes to an…
NEW DELHI: Argentina assistant Roberto Ayala has apologized for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, admitting his actions were unacceptable. The ugly scenes unfolded after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to lift the World Cup title. FIFA has since launched an investigation into…
NEW DELHI: Will Lionel Messi retire? Was the 2026 FIFA World Cup final his last appearance on football’s biggest stage? These questions dominated the discussions as Argentina took on Spain in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Argentina’s title defense ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat, but coach Lionel Scaloni made it…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) As Lionel Messi he is preparing to lead Argentina into another FIFA World Cup final, former India coach and current Rwanda national team manager Stephen Constantine made a bold assessment of the Argentine superstar, insisting that while Messi is among football’s greatest, he is not “the best” in history.Speaking to…
Virat Kohli and coach Gautam Gambhir, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed speculation of a rift between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhirsaying that the two are in regular communication and that there is no problem in their working relationship.Rumors about Kohli and Gambhir’s equation gained momentum on social media after visuals from India’s…
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak argued Rohit Sharma despite poor opening returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, saying there is no pressure on a player of his stature and that he could produce a different innings in the series decider at Lord’s.Rohit’s struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday,…
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin I believe Chennai Super Kings they have reached the right time to start a new chapter next Stephen Flemingcome out, insisting MS Dhoni would be the best choice to take charge if he is willing to step into the role. CSK and Fleming mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday,…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) The passion of English cricket Brendon McCullumThe Test coach’s wit has ended with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sacking him on Sunday after four years in the job. ECB, however, retained his services for the white ball teams.Sunday’s development is the culmination of a tumultuous eight months he has…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam during a practice session before the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI photo) Pakistan fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team’s upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, ending his stint after about a year…
England coach Thomas Tuchel talks to England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the 32nd World Cup soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Jude Bellingham appeared surprised after learning that England manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the team’s performance despite their 2-1 extra-time win in Norway in the…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday fired Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England men’s test team.The decision comes days later Ben Stokes he retired from international cricket after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia earlier this year and a 2-1 home Test series loss in New Zealand last month. McCullum’s…
Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir, team bowling coach Morne Morkel, team assistant Ryan Ten Doeschate and player Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) New Delhi: The Board of Cricket in India (BCCI) may have to work overtime to get the support staff for the Indian team in order after the conclusion of the ongoing England tour….
Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland looks on as England’s Jude Bellingham gets in his team’s second goal (AP Photo) Norway coach Ståle Solbakken has spoken out about Jude Bellingham’s controversial equalizer against England, insisting it was “quite clear” the ball hit the overhead camera cable before the goal. The incident happened late in the first half…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (AP Photo) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has dismissed suggestions that FIFA is favoring the reigning champions. FIFA World Cupinsisting that such allegations are nothing new and instead serve as extra motivation for their players. Speaking ahead of Argentina’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Sunday, Scaloni said the criticism surrounding…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Neeraj ChopraCoach Jaiveer Chaudhary’s name is missing from the final list of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the team has received administrative and financial approval from the Sports ministry, TOI has learnt. The omission means Chopra is likely to compete without her coach…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Portugal have appointed experienced coach Jorge Jesus as their new national team manager after their disappointing FIFA World Cup The campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16. The 71-year-old replaces Roberto Martinez, who parted ways with the Portuguese Football Federation just two…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) greets Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi after the match. (AP Photo) Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi questioned Kylian Mbappé’s crucial goal haul after his side’s 2-0 lead. FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, insisting that “it was definitely a handball” while expressing confusion over why the incident was not reviewed by VAR.Controversy…
Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni emotional (Screengrabs) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion after his team’s incredible victory over Egypt’s national soccer team in the World Cup. Speaking to broadcaster TyC Sports after the final whistle, Scaloni fought back tears as he reflected on one of the most dramatic games of the tournament. Unable…