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…
Mammootty arrives in New Delhi with Dulquer Salmaan and family for the Padma Bhushan ceremony; Honor of Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23 A veteran player Mammootty has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the second phase of the Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards 2026. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place at the…
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,…
Chiranjeevi meets Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru after ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ success; Saree gifts for actresses Telugu megastar Chiranjeevialong with his wife Surekha, recently visited the artist Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a film producer Raj Nidimoru. The meeting was held after the recent success of Samantha’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’. Chiranjeevi wishes for ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’…
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…
Radhika Pandit’s Father’s Day post shows ‘Poison’ actor Yash’s rare look; Fans respond, ‘The world calls him STAR, the kids call him DADDA’ Radhika Pandit delighted fans with a special Father’s Day post that showed a snapshot of her life. The actress shared several pictures with her husband Yash and their children. She also included…
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…
Mohanlal shares ‘Kireedam’ 4K trailer; Sibi Malayil’s classic is back in restored glory; Fans say, ‘It’s well restored’ Mohanlal has also created a sensation among movie lovers by unveiling the 4K trailer of ‘Kireedam’ which is one of the most popular movies in the history of Malayalam cinema.The ‘Drishyam’ actor shared the restored trailer on…
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…
‘Balan: The Boy’ box office collections day 4: Chidambaram’s film sees sharp Monday drop; Worldwide it stands at Rs 17.53 Cr Chidambaram’s ‘Balan: The Boy’ entered the first day of the week at the box office after posting good numbers over the weekend. However, like most of the recent releases, the film saw a huge…
Peddi’ box office collection day 19: Ram Charan starrer falls 70.6% on Monday; Worldwide at Rs 331.10 crore Ram Charan‘Peddi’ continued its run on Day 19, but the film saw yet another expected decline in the working week. After enjoying huge numbers over the weekend, the collections fell sharply on Monday.According to Sacnilk, the film…
‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collection on fourth day: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film drops on Monday; He earns Rs 4.10 Cr Net Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ has completed four days in theaters and is doing respectably at the box office. After recording a steady growth in the opening weekend, the film saw its biggest…
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…
Sara Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore join Pakistani actor Kubra Khan’s birthday celebrations in London; Video goes viral (Image credit: Instagram) Sarah Ali KhanHoliday in London with mom Amrita Singh and grandfather Sharmila Tagore continues to attract attention on the Internet. The three were recently spotted attending Pakistani actor Kubra Khan’s 33rd birthday bash in…
Pankaj Tripathi rushes to Patna after his elder brother is injured multiple times in an ax attack in a property dispute in Bihar; steady state (Photos: Instagram) Pankaj Tripathi rushed to Patna after his elder brother, Vijendra Nath Tiwari, was attacked with an ax in Bihar’s Gopalganj district following a land dispute.The incident reportedly took…
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…
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…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy comes at a good time, says director BV Nandini Reddy amid the success of Maa Inti Bangaaram (Image credit: Instagram) Director Nandini Reddy seems to have put an end to the speculation Samantha Ruth Prabhupregnancy of While fans were talking about the actor’s recent appearance at the Maa Inti Bangaaram success…
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…
With ‘Dhurandhar’ releasing in December 2025, followed by ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ in March this year, the franchise continues to enjoy social media buzz till date. Infact, every movie that is released now, brings back the discussion about Aditya Dhar directory and here is the latest proof of it. Eagle social media users have noticed a…
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…