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Years before Ferran Torres scored Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026-winning goal, it was India who caught the first glimpse of the forward’s talent. Ferran Torres has etched himself into FIFA World Cup folklore. A powerful, left-footed strike into the net in the 106th minute has earned him immortality. The world will forever remember him as the man…

It was heartbreak for Argentina. Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage It was heartbreak for Argentina. Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to…

Donald Trump became the centre of an awkward moment in the presentation ceremony due to his seeming reluctance to leave the podium after handing the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy to Spain captain Rodri. Donald Trump craves attention, and it is an open secret. At the FIFA World Cup 2026 final ceremony, the President of the United…

Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal got a fresh haircut ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against England. Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal got a fresh haircut ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against England. While players changing their looks for matches is quite a common thing, what caught everyone’s attention was the fact…

After their 2-1 win over England in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, some Argentine players came up with a controversial celebration. They held up a banner that read: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas (The Falklands are Argentine).” Argentina registered a comeback 2-1 victory over England in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, United…

Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammed Kaif weighed in on the chatter surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s futures with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammed Kaif weighed in on the chatter surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s futures with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. Kaif said that…

France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer ​with 22 goals when he netted twice ‌in Les Bleus’ 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game on Saturday. The 27-year-old leapfrogged Argentina’s Lionel Messi (21), who ​is due to play in Sunday’s final ​against Spain, and although that will almost certainly ⁠be his rival’s…

This comes after reports emerged that the series-decider against England could be Rohit Sharma’s swansong, sparking retirement talks on social media among fans and experts alike. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has revealed that India’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s won’t be Rohit Sharma’s last for the…

Garry Sobers was born with two extra fingers — one on each hand. He removed them himself as a boy, using catgut and a sharp knife. Sobers would go on to become the most complete cricketer to play the game. A graceful and destructive left-handed batsman, a left-arm bowler equally skilled at delivering pace and spin, and…

Indian cricket is abuzz with speculation about the curtains coming down on one of the most illustrious ODI batters, Rohit Sharma’s career Indian cricket is abuzz with speculation about the curtains coming down on one of the most illustrious ODI batters, Rohit Sharma’s career. The speculation had intensified even before the England series as BCCI and Team…

Lionel Messi was not surprised that Argentina had managed to dig themselves out of a hole once again in their World Cup semi-final against England and book a ​return to the title decider. The 39-year-old Argentina captain provided assists for Enzo ‌Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the dying minutes of Wednesday’s highly charged clash at Atlanta Stadium…

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi’s reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. Just when England appeared set for victory after ​Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their…

Argentina could face FIFA sanctions after displaying a Falkland Islands banner following their World Cup semifinal win over England. Here’s why the celebration could breach FIFA’s political message rules. Argentina defeated England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal and broke a FIFA rule that could invite heavy sanctions. Argentina celebrated the win over England by displaying the…

The World Test Championship was launched a few years ago to boost interest in Test cricket. In its current format, the WTC is played in a two-year cycle The World Test Championship was launched a few years ago to boost interest in Test cricket. In its current format, the WTC is played in a two-year cycle. Recently,…

As per a report, the PCB has been accused of extortion for demanding a last-minute, unbudgeted $25,000 (approx. Rs. 24 lakh, approx. PKR 69 lakh) per player from the franchises for the NOC. The Major League Cricket (MLC) owners are reportedly planning a shadow ban on signing Pakistan players for the league due to Pakistan Cricket Board…

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles final. At the age of 24, Jannik Sinner has won 5 Grand Slam titles. The modern tennis landscape is being shaped by two talismanic players: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. While Novak Djokovic still has what it takes to go the distance,…

Rob Dieperink was supposed to be a VAR official at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 but was dropped after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Tragic news has emerged from the world of football, as Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has reportedly been found dead after being removed from the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s officiating team.…

The Indian women’s cricket team won the first-ever women’s test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground by defeating hosts England by a thumping margin of 270 runs. The 212-year-old history of the Lord’s Cricket Ground, which is widely regarded as the ‘home of cricket,’ will forever have a chapter on the Indian women’s cricket team, who scripted history…

Vaibhav Sooryavashi-mania hit the world of tennis on Sunday as India’s 15-year-old cricket sensation attended the Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Vaibhav Sooryavashi-mania hit the world of tennis on Sunday as India’s 15-year-old cricket sensation attended the Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Sooryavanshi was among…

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Jannik Sinner on successfully defending his Wimbledon men’s singles title. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Jannik Sinner on successfully defending his Wimbledon men’s singles title, praising the Italian’s resilience and composure in his victory over Alexander Zverev. Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory over…

The International Cricket Council on Saturday inducted former Indian men’s and women’s skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The International Cricket Council on Saturday inducted former Indian men’s and women’s skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen too joined his Indian…

Linda Noskova defeated Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win Wimbledon 2026 Karolina Muchova almost pulled off a Carlos Alcaraz-type comeback, but Linda Noskova held her nerves to win Wimbledon 2026, her first Grand Slam. The game turned out to be a blockbuster. Noskova dominated for one and a half sets and had seven championship points; however, Muchova,…

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was “surreal” to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain. Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was “surreal”…

Lionel Messi has been in supreme touch in the FIFA World Cup. True to his greatness, Messi has not only scored eight goals – the most by any player – but has also inspired Argentina to reach great heights Lionel Messi has been in supreme touch in the FIFA World Cup. True to his greatness, Messi has…

British wildcard Arthur Fery extended his sensational Wimbledon run into a semi-final against French Open champion Alexander Zverev, after Marta Kostyuk set up a women’s last-four clash against Linda Noskova British wildcard Arthur Fery extended his sensational Wimbledon run into a semi-final against French Open champion Alexander Zverev, after Marta Kostyuk set up a women’s last-four clash…

Kapil Dev, one of India’s greatest cricketers ever, and Yograj Singh were contemporaries. They were mentored by the same coach, Desh Prem Azad, and went on to play for India, albeit with different levels of success. Kapil Dev, one of India’s greatest cricketers ever, and Yograj Singh were contemporaries. They were mentored by the same coach, Desh…

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla drew heavy criticism after she called France striker Kylian Mbappé a ‘son of a b****’, further fueling the controversy. Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla stooped to an all-time low as she launched another ugly attack on France striker Kylian Mbappe. Since France’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a FIFA World Cup match, the…

While unveiling the “Next Stop: Better Buses, Faster Service” initiative, Mamdani explained that faster bus journeys would give commuters more time with their families and for everyday activities. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani mixed football with politics while announcing a new bus improvement plan, joking that New Yorkers could use the time they save to “agree…

Shapoor Zadran played 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan between 2009 and 2020. Shapoor Zadran, the former tall and long-haired pacer, has died at the age of 38, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed. Zadran breathed his last in Delhi, where he was getting treated for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare, life-threatening disease, in which the…

A number of refereeing decisions came under scrutiny in Argentina’s 3-2 win over Egypt in the Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2026. While Argentina scripted a sensational 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 encounter, the match was not devoid of controversy. Egypt had a goal disallowed in…

Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere…

Kylian Mbappe slammed a Paraguayan senator after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay’s loss against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. France football team striker Kylian Mbappe slammed a Paraguayan senator after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay’s loss against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026…

Cristiano Ronaldo set the record straight after Portugal’s FIFA World Cup exit in a 0-1 defeat to Spain. He said “I have won three titles for Portugal; before Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal hadn’t won a single title”. Cristiano Ronaldo was heartbroken as Portugal were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a Round of 16 defeat to…

Neymar Jr. announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s painful exit at the hands of Norway in the Round of 16. One of the most iconic players to play for Brazil, Neymar Jr. has decided to hang up his boots from international football after his team’s shock defeat to Norway, which led to their elimination from…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally debuts for India in T20I vs Ireland in Belfast, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record as youngest India international. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record, becoming the youngest male cricketer to make a debut for India in international cricket, doing so at the tender age of 15 years and 99 days. The Bihar teenager…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become a prominent figure in cricket and even received his maiden India call-up. Despite this, he has yet to make his debut, leading to increasing calls for his inclusion. Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been rewriting history books, dominating world-class bowlers, and has even become the biggest talking point among the cricket fraternity, all…

Lionel Messi, with his goal vs Cape Verde, became the first payer to score 20 goals in World Cup history and is making his 30th tournament appearance. Argentina are all set to continue their journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they are taking on the ultimate underdogs Cape Verde in the Round of 32 clash…

England Women vs South Africa Women Highlights, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front as England thrashed South Africa in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval, setting up a summit clash against Australia. England vs South Africa Highlights, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Captain Nat…

Novak Djokovic was in vintage form during his second-round demolition of Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday, underlining his determination to finally win that elusive 25th Grand Slam crown. Novak Djokovic can move another step closer to history at Wimbledon in the third round on Friday. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is also in action in the last 32, while…

England captain Harry Kane scored a contender for ‘Goal of the tournament ‘ as his 86th-minute strike took the team past DR Congo, into the Round of 16 of the tournament. Translating his club form into international football for England, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane struck a ‘Goal of the Tournament’ contender in the FIFA World Cup…

Kylian Mbappe smashed an all-time FIFA World Cup record with his 10th strike in the knockout stages of the tournament. France’s No. 10, Kylian Mbappe, is rewriting the record books at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and he is doing so with blazing speed. The 28-year-old forward, who plays club football for Real Madrid, bagged a brace…

Beth Mooney produced another masterclass in an ICC knockout match while Ashleigh Gardner capped an outstanding all-round performance as six-time champions Australia crushed West Indies by eight wickets with 42 balls to spare. Beth Mooney produced another masterclass in an ICC knockout match while Ashleigh Gardner capped an outstanding all-round performance as six-time champions Australia crushed West…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts have started. It’s here that things get really, really serious. One misstep and years of hard work can go to waste The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts have started. It’s here that things get really, really serious. One misstep and years of hard work can go to waste. Some heroes will…

India suffered a stunning 0-2 series defeat as the Shreyas Iyer-led side slumped to a one-run loss against Ireland in the second T20I encounter. India suffered a stunning 0-2 series defeat as the Shreyas Iyer-led side slumped to a one-run loss against Ireland in the second T20I encounter on Sunday. This was India’s first T20I series loss…

India’s wait for a maiden ICC T20 Women’s World Cup title continues as the Women in Blue were knocked out by Australia on Sunday. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co needed a win at Lord’s to qualify for the semi-final but suffered a 6-wicket defeat despite a half-century from their captain. India’s wait for a maiden ICC T20 Women’s…

Harmanpreet Kaur went past Mithali Raj to create T20 World Cup history for India. The India captain scored crucial 36 runs against arch-rivals Pakistan. Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in record books and created history for India as she went past Mithali Raj to become India’s highest run-scorer at the T20 World Cup. Mithali, who retired from…

Canada’s first World Cup victory was overshadowed by the injury to Kone, who was taken off on a stretcher and later underwent surgery on broken tibia and fibula in his left leg. Qatar football player Assim Madibo has been handed a hefty penalty after his reckless tackle that broke the leg of Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone during…

The BCCI selectors continue to show their faith in veteran Rohit Sharma for the England ODI series that starts next month. The BCCI selectors continued to show their faith in veteran Rohit Sharma for the England ODI series that starts next month. While the experience and class that Rohit brings to the table is unquestionable, former India…

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in May last year, marking an end to an illustrious 14-year-old career which saw him dominate a variety of conditions, regions, and opponents in whites, both as a batter and captain. Indian batting icon Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to Test cricket, saying that he is “done…

Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand overcame extreme poverty and hardship to become a record-holding goalkeeper, now shining on football’s biggest stage. Who said the 48-team FIFA World Cup was going to be boring, with too many one-sided matches? As the group stage of the tournament nears its conclusion, some heroic performances have been witnessed, especially from the goalkeepers…

The United States will ​continue to assess the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup but for now the original plan remains in ‌place despite the team saying they would lodge a complaint with FIFA, Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the tournament, told Reuters on Saturday. Iran are unhappy at…

The win moved the US onto six points and guaranteed them a place in the last 32 with one group match remaining. The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a dominant performance against Australia on Friday (Jun 19), an early own goal and an Alex Freeman header giving the co-hosts a comfortable 2-0…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s prospects to make India’s 2027 World Cup squad have been thrown into further doubt following recent comments by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. The deliberations on India’s roadmap for the 2027 World Cup are “not meant for public consumption”, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in an interview to PTI, refusing to be drawn…

Former India fast bowler Sreesanth revealed the details of his heated altercation with current India head coach Gautam Gambhir in 2023. Former India pacer S Sreesanth has spoken out in further detail of his run-in with current India head coach and former teammate Gautam Gambhir at a Legends League Cricket (LLC) match in December 2023. Earlier, Sreesanth…

Portugal’s Joao Neves etched his name into the record books after becoming the third-youngest Portuguese scorer in FIFA World Cup history during their 1-1 draw against DR Congo Though Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score for Portugal against DR Congo in a FIFA World Cup match, the game saw another player’s rise. Portugal’s Joao Neves etched his name…

Morocco outmuscled Scotland for a 1-0 win thanks to the tournament’s fastest goal on Friday, taking control ​of Group C in the World Cup and moving into top spot with one match left to play. The North Africans, surprise semi-finalists ‌four years ago, were in control throughout despite the deceptive scoreline, bullying the Scots into submission and…

KNICKS superstar Jalen Brunson clapped back at his critics during his victory speech after over a million fans flooded Lower Manhattan to celebrate the team’s first championship since 1973. Hundreds of fans erupted in applause as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani personally handed keys to the city to the team’s coaching staff, front office, and players…

Teboho Mokoena’s penalty kept South Africa’s dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday. Teboho Mokoena’s penalty kept South Africa’s dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech…

The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has issued legal notices to cricketers Mohammed Siraj, Ambati Rayudu and Tilak Varma The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has issued legal notices to actors Vijay Deverakonda and Venkatesh Daggubati, along with cricketers Mohammed Siraj, Ambati Rayudu and Tilak Varma, over their reported association with the proposed TG20 League, alleging that the tournament…

Johan Manzambi said he hoped he had repaid the faith shown in him after coming off the bench to score twice in Switzerland’s 4-1 win over ​Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B of the World Cup on Thursday. The 20-year-old midfielder ‌was introduced late in the second half at Los Angeles Stadium and made an immediate impact,…

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma sizzled with the bat as India coasted to an emphatic 95-run win over the Netherlands in their Women’s T20 World Cup match It was a statement win by the Indian cricket team at the Women’s T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma sizzled with the bat as India coasted to an…

Mexico City police on Wednesday (local time) arrested a man for allegedly trying to rent out his official FIFA World Cup accreditation on social media to provide unauthorised access to stadium areas. Mexico City police on Wednesday (local time) arrested a man for allegedly trying to rent out his official FIFA World Cup accreditation on social media…

Harsh punishments have reportedly been recommended against both players, although the final call now rests with the Indian board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been handed a tough decision on the fate of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma, who were at the centre of the fallout from India A’s ill-tempered match against…

Lionel Messi, at 39, has scored the first hat-trick of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a stunning range of strikes in the Argentina vs Algeria clash on Wednesday. The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner took his tally of World Cup goals to 16, levelling him with Germany’s Miroslav Klose on the all-time record for most goals. Lionel…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s on-field fight with a Sri Lanka A player after an intense Tri-Nation series match in Dambulla on Monday grabbed the headlines Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s on-field fight with a Sri Lanka A player after an intense Tri-Nation series match in Dambulla on Monday grabbed the headlines. The incident happened after India A lost the match in the…

India A vs Sri Lanka A Highlights, Tri-Nation A Series 2026 4th Match: India A suffered defeat in a super over in a dramatic encounter against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A series, in Dambulla on Monday. Put into bat, India A were bowled out for 265 in 49.2 overs. Suryansh Shedge top-scored with 72 and Vipraj…

Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the…

Justin Gaethje Stuns Ilia Topuria To Capture UFC Lightweight Title At Historic White House Event Justin Gaethje delivered one of the biggest upsets in UFC history by defeating previously unbeaten Ilia Topuria to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion at the historic UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House. The event…

Graeme Swann said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face growing scrutiny as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise fuels India’s succession debate. It is not something Rohit Sharma is new to. He and Virat Kohli have been at the centre of the succession debate for months now, a conversation that intensified more than a year ago when the two shockingly…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s powerful quote, “I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from,” continues to inspire fans as the football icon’s journey from Madeira to global superstardom reflects years of hard work, sacrifice and belief. Cristiano Ronaldo has spent more than two decades proving that belief can change a person’s life. Long before the trophies,…

USA vs Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Highlights: An own goal, two fine strikes from Folarin Balogun, and a late goal from Giovanni Reyna helped the USA seal a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. USA vs Paraguay Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D: An own goal, two fine strikes from Folarin Balogun, and a late…

Mexico began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa, courtesy of goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. The match descended into chaos as Yaya Sithole, Themba Zwane and César Montes were all sent off in a dramatic opener at the Estadio Azteca. Hosts Mexico began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign…

Ben Stokes, sacked as England Test captain after the London nightclub controversy, could announce his international retirement in the coming days. Sacked as the captain of the England team ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes has arguably hit the lowest point of his career. One of the finest all-rounders of his generation, Stokes…

Serena Williams won her comeback match at the 2026 Queens Club Championship. She is playing the women’s doubles with Canada’s Victoria Mboko. This was the 39-time Grand Slam winner’s first competitive outing since the 2022 US Open. Serena Williams marked her comeback to tennis after four years with a victory as she won her first-round women’s doubles…

With cricket’s inclusion, India will see it as an amazing opportunity to go for an Olympic gold. After featuring for the last time in 1900, cricket is all set to return at the Olympics. The sport will make its long-awaited comeback at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The tournament will feature six teams each across men’s and…

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya facilitated a crucial dialogue between the AIFF and ISL clubs to resolve a commercial dispute. The discussion resulted in the formation of a joint task force. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stepped in to mediate the ongoing commercial dispute between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs.…

India’s T20I series against England begins on July 1. Before that, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will play an India A one-day series and a T20I contest against Ireland Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has created a sensation unlike any other cricketer in the age of social media. And he is yet to play international cricket. An IPL season that was billed as…

Ben Stokes, after England went 1-0 up in a three-match series, said: “I’m not going to lie, I’m very happy that we’ve won this week. I won’t be really happy until I get to share a beer with the boys.” Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain is in jeopardy after the England and Wales Cricket Board…

The build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a drama involving the refusal of Bangladesh to travel to India The build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a drama involving the refusal of Bangladesh to travel to India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) main accusation was a lack of safety in India. Despite repeated assurances…

Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that he doesn’t want to be in “someone else’s shadow” as he takes over Team India’s captaincy in the T20 format. Shreyas Iyer was duly rewarded for his leadership and consistent performances in the T20I format by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with the selection committee naming…

Suryakumar Yadav lost both his place in the XI and the captaincy to Shreyas Iyer for the three assignments. Former chief selector MSK Prasad has refused to believe that Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to its third T20 World Cup title just three months ago, has been axed from the T20I set-up. The 35-year-old was not named…

Suryakumar Yadav has been sacked as India’s T20I captain and dropped from the squad altogether, despite leading the nation to a T20 World Cup title in his last match. The Suryakumar Yadav-era of Indian T20 cricket is over, as it stands. The man who made his India debut at the age of 30, took a match-winning catch…

Do the IPL team owners have influence in team selection? This is one subject which has often been discussed with no concrete proof. Do the IPL team owners have influence in team selection? This is one subject that has been often discussed with no concrete proof. The IPL owners, who pump in hundreds of crores each year,…

Shreyas Iyer is set to be named Indian cricket team’s new T20I captain, sources told NDTV. He will replace Suryakumar Yadav From being out of India’s T20I team to be named the new captain, Shreyas Iyer’s world is officially set to undergo a big change on Saturday, sources have told NDTV. He will replace Suryakumar Yadav as…

The ex-RCB star said that Virat Konli prefers a quieter life away from the constant public attention. England all-rounder Liam Livingstone recently opened up about his experience of sharing a dressing room with Virat Kohli during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. Livingstone was part of the RCB squad that ended the franchise’s long…

Three months after the star batter led India to the T20 World Cup 2026 title, Suryakumar Yadav is set to be axed from the captaincy role Suryakumar Yadav is likely to no longer be the T20I captain of the Indian cricket team, sources told NDTV. Three months after the star batter led India to the T20 World…

A video of Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Tim David has been going viral on social media A video of Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Tim David has been going viral on social media. In the video, the authenticity of which could not be verified, David can be seen smoking a cigar-like object on the field. Several…

Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma have been kept in India’s ODI squad vs Afghanistan, but their participation is subject to fitness clearance. India are set to take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test and a series of three ODI matches. While the red-ball game is scheduled to begin on June 6, the one-dayers are set to start…

R Praggnanandhaa made headlines in Round 8 of Norway Chess 2026 by defeating World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, marking his second victory against the Norwegian in the tournament. R Praggnanandhaa created history in Round 8 of the Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo. He defeated World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, securing his second consecutive win in the same tournament against…

The BCCI Secretary also praised teenage sensation 15-year-old teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional performances throughout the season. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their consecutive IPL titles following their five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad. The BCCI Secretary also praised teenage sensation 15-year-old teenage sensation…

Lalit Modi, the creator of the IPL, has made an outrageous prediction about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — with a warning attached. The cricketing world cannot stop talking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A tally of 776 runs in IPL 2026, a staggering strike rate of 237.3 and 72 sixes would be extraordinary for any batter. Add the fact that he…

A 70-foot statue of legendary footballer Lionel Messi, which was installed along VIP Road in Kolkata’s Lake Town area, was removed after residents raised concerns over its stability A 70-foot statue of legendary footballer Lionel Messi, which was installed along VIP Road in Kolkata’s Lake Town area, was removed after residents raised concerns over its stability, saying…

From the moment RCB came into existence, its journey became intertwined with Virat Kohli – sometimes in joy, sometimes in despair. But for the last two seasons, it has been ecstasy. Virat Kohli is Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru is Virat Kohli. There can be no two ways about it. RCB is the only IPL franchise…

Four-time former champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from theFrench Open fourth round on Sunday as the Polish third seed went down 7-5, 6-1 to Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk Marta Kostyuk reached the quarterfinals at the French Open for the first time on Sunday by taking out four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 and ruining her birthday.…

It has been learned that the team members, who are all safe and unhurt despite smoke spreading inside the bus, waited on the road for a short while before another bus was arranged to take them to the hotel. Following a disappointing defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, the Gujarat Titans escaped a major…

It has been pre-decided that the BCCI will need to select two separate T20 teams as India’s home white-ball series against the West Indies overlaps partly with the quadrennial extravaganza. India’s current T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav, along with Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, are the two prominent names missing, while teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been…

Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million). Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million). Gordon will sign for “the next five seasons, until…

For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal’s 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez’s strong side from flourishing. For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal’s 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez’s strong side from flourishing. The debate around…