England vs South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final Live Score: England and South Africa clash in high-stakes semi-final The Women’s T20 World Cup has reached the knockout stage, and England and South Africa are now one win away from the final. England arrived unbeaten after going through the group stage unbeaten, while South Africa…
England’s Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum look on from the balcony of the stadium (Getty Images) Former England captain Michael Vaughan launched a fierce attack on England’s leadership, calling a head coach Brendon McCullum and chief cricket officer Rob Key later resigned Ben Stokes drew the curtain on his international career.Stokes, 35, announced his retirement…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. The term “shot heard round the world” was popularized by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Concord Hymn, whose first stanza was:…
India’s Abhishek Sharma celebrates his half-century (ANI Photo) India produced a much-improved batting performance against England in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street, but incessant rain forced the match to be abandoned before the hosts could begin their chase of 190. The visitors posted a competitive 189/7 in 20 overs, largely thanks to explosive knocks from…
Shreyas Iyer completes 5000 international runs (Image: X) Indian captain Shreyas Iyer added another milestone to his growing international career by crossing 5,000 international runs during the first T20I against England at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. The landmark came in a captain’s innings when India needed it most. Walking with the visitors reeling at…
Chester-le-Street [England]Jul 01 (ANI): India’s Harshit Rana is stumped by England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler during the 1st T20I, at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. (ANI photo) Despite rain washing out the T20I opener against India, England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler achieved a major personal milestone by completing 100 dismissals in T20 Internationals. Buttler reached…
Thomas Tuchel’s heated exchange with the England star may have changed everything England’s dramatic 2-1 win over DR Congo will be remembered for Harry Kane’s finish, but a spirited moment on the touchline may have been just as significant. Television cameras captured Thomas Tuchel in a furious exchange with right-back Djed Spence shortly before the…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal alongside teammate Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) England Survived One of FIFA World Cup 2026 Biggest Fears After Harry Kane struck twice in the final 15…
Abhishek Sharma (Image: ANI) India opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record books during the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batsman to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals among Full Member nations. After India chose to bat first at Chester-le-Street, the visitors were rocked by the early dismissals of Sanju Samson…
Varun Chakaravarthy (Getty Images) India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening T20I of the five-match series against England at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. The visitors have made one notable change from the team that toured Ireland, with Varun Chakaravarthy returning after recovering from a foot injury. Teenage…
England vs DR Congo Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: England’s quest to end a 60-year wait for FIFA World Cup glory enters the knockout stage with a fascinating Round of 32 clash against history-making DR Congo. Thomas Tuchel’s side advanced comfortably after finishing top of Group L with seven points, defeating…
India vs England Live Score: England and India begin their five-match T20I series on Tuesday at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, with the opening match scheduled to start at 10:00 PM IST (5:30 PM local time). While the hosts go into the contest with an established and experienced squad, India arrive under pressure after suffering…
India captain Shubman Gill with Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo) Mumbai: India all-rounder and current captain of Mumbai Shardul Thakur claimed he was “underused” in the five-Test series in England last year. Playing under the new Test captain Shubman Gill and led by the coach Gautam GambhirIndia drew the five-Test series 2-2. Thakur, who took 33…
Harry Kane a goal away (Image: X) Harry Kane is on the brink of another milestone in his England career as he prepares to lead the Three Lions into their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta.The England captain has scored three goals in World Cup knockout games and…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) England will begin a new chapter in Test cricket following the retirement of long-time captain Ben Stokes, who called time on his international career during Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand. With the leadership role now vacant, England’s white ball captain Harry Brook has emerged…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes England could face a daunting challenge if teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets his long-awaited India debut in the upcoming T20I series, describing the youngster as a batsman who has looked “almost impossible” in recent times. Although Sooryavanshi is yet to feature for India, he has…
Ian McKellen delivers ‘Love Letter to England’ to inspire fans ahead of FIFA knockout game. Photo Credits: Instagram Sir Ian McKellen, the former British footballer, shared words of encouragement to the England football team ahead of their Round of 32 match in the competition. FIFA World Cup 2026. In an attempt to reunite fans, the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo AP) Old Indian ship Cheteshwar Pujara believe it may take some time before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets his chance in the T20I series against England. The 15-year-old’s international debut has been a major talking point, especially after India’s 0-2 series defeat to Ireland.“There is a lot of hype around him, and as a…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Today July 1st Three matches and three do-or-die moments. Wednesday, July 1, brings another full list of action from the Round of 32 to 2026. FIFA World Cupand this particular trio of tools carries some serious weight.England have Harry Kane, a man who now holds the record as England’s all-time World…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: England have already named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with star fast bowler Jofra Archer left out of the match at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham.Now, the focus shifts to Indian captain Shreyas Iyer, who will announce India’s playing eleven at the toss. Will…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally wear the India jersey today? That is the big question ahead of the first T20I against England at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham.The youngster has been one of the biggest talking points ahead of the five-match series, as well…
England captain Harry Brook (Photo AFP) NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with the captain Harry Brook will lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts went with a seasoned line-up boasting over 650 T20 international…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wait for an India debut continued during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, where India suffered a surprise 2-0 whitewash under new captain Shreyas Iyer.The teenage batting sensation was widely expected to get his first international cap, with fans and pundits repeatedly calling for his inclusion. However,…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Tributes continue to pour in for Ben Stokes following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to pay tribute to the English all-rounder’s extraordinary career.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in a race against time for the three ODIs against England from July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learned that the BCCI medical team has advised the youngster a long period of rest, and he is yet to start his rehabilitation. He…
Ben Stokes has said he has no plans to retire from international cricket, insisting he is “very happy” with his decision despite ending his England career with a Test series defeat in New Zealand.The England captain announced on Sunday, midway through the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, that he would retire from…
MUMBAI: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his debut for India in the opening T20I against England in Durham on Wednesday, saying the 15-year-old could provide the spark India desperately need after their disappointing 0-2 series loss to Ireland.India’s batting unit has struggled throughout the Ireland series under new…
England captain Ben Stokes during the fourth day of the 3rd Test match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England’s hopes of ending Ben Stokes’ captaincy on a winning note vanished on the fifth morning at Trent Bridge as New Zealand completed a 160-run…
England’s Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes (Photo AFP) Former England fast bowler and Ashes winner Steve Harmison has strongly criticized England’s current Test set-up, saying the head coach Brendon McCullum had to resign following Ben Stokes’ international retirement announcement during the third test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Harmison, who played 63 Tests and took…