In the heat of Mexico’s crucial World Cup clash against South Korea, a moment of pure magic signalled a definitive changing of the guard. Raul Rangel and Ochoa (X images) Raul Rangel, playing on the very pitch he calls home, pulled off a stunning double save that not only secured a vital victory for El…
NEW DELHI: Matt Renshaw starred with both bat and ball as Australia defeated Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I on Friday to seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead.Renshaw smashed a career-best unbeaten 89 to power Australia to 196/5, their highest T20I total against Bangladesh, before chipping in with the ball…
India’s wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former India pacer S Sreesanth has taken aim at head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the extent of the former opener’s contribution to India’s recent white-ball success and arguing that players deserve far more credit for the team’s achievements.India have enjoyed…
The FIFA World Cup is portrayed as football’s biggest celebration, a stage where careers are defined, and national heroes are born. But at the ongoing 2026 tournament, the spotlight has extended far beyond the pitch. Aside from visa issues and the removal of Somali referee Omar Artan, players have also been involved in controversies. Achraf…
Brazil did not leave the Morocco match with a crisis, but they certainly left it with a warning. A 1-1 draw in the opening game of a World Cup can be dressed up as a manageable stumble, especially when the opposition are Morocco, a side no longer living off one magical 2022 run but now…
SEATTLE—As the U.S. ran riot in its opening game of the World Cup, the man in the opposing dugout could tell exactly what was happening. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun celebrate during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. The Americans were scoring goals for fun, cutting off passing moves before they began, and completely owning the…
Carlo Ancelotti claimed that star power alone will not decide the FIFA World Cup, warning that intensity, aggression, and collective discipline could prove more important than reputation in this edition of the tournament. Vinicius Jr. in Brazil practice, Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal (AFP) Speaking at Brazil’s pre-match press conference ahead of their group-stage match against…
India’s KL Rahul (AP Photo) With the ODI series already secured after victories in the first two matches against Afghanistan, India have used the opportunity to test different combinations and assess players outside their established core group.The absence of senior figures Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah has allowed the team management to experiment,…
NEW DELHI: Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for his country’s World Cup match against Germany despite being under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) had earlier said the 23-year-old would not be able to travel to Canada, but confirmed on Thursday that the…
SEATTLE—As the U.S. ran riot in its opening game of the World Cup, the man in the opposing dugout could tell exactly what was happening. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun celebrate during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. The Americans were scoring goals for fun, cutting off passing moves before they began, and completely owning the…
