Manika Batra (Image credit: PTI) MUMBAI: India’s most recognisable table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Asian Games after failing to meet the selection criteria laid down by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).In Manika’s absence, India’s women’s team will be led by Sreeja Akula and…
Kolkata: Remember James Rodriguez’s strike against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup, that left-foot volley on the half-turn after the Colombian cushioned the ball on his chest? Or Lionel Messi’s free-kick against Nigeria wrapping his left boot around the ball so that it arced into goal also in the same edition? Or Messi scoring from…
NEW DELHI: One of the most recognisable faces of DR Congo football was missing from the stands when the African nation held Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup match on Wednesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, could not attend the match in Houston because he is currently…
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen‘s recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a major upset at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering consecutive defeats against R Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself on…
The novelty of the opening week is over. It’s time for the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The margin for error will be much less, with confirmation of a knockout berth or elimination both possible at the end of each group’s matches. Lionel Messi and Argentina face Austria in their second group…
Jun 18, 2026 8:18:12 PM IST Czechia vs South Africa LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana’s tactics seriously compromised Czechia vs South Africa LIVE, FIFA World Cup: South Africa’s tactics have been seriously compromised by the suspensions of Sithole and Zwane, who got red cards in their opening defeat to Mexico. This will be a…
When Cape Verde line up against Uruguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, Vozinha’s mother should be watching her son play from the stands at the Miami Stadium. The poor woman couldn’t see his heroic performance against Spain in person on account of a strict US visa policy for Cape Verde citizens, which…
India’s Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Ishan Kishan possesses all the attributes needed to succeed in Test cricket, but feels the wicketkeeper-batter is currently a victim of India’s crowded red-ball setup.Kishan has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence over the past few months. After spending nearly two years on…
Mauricio Pochettino lavished praise on Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami star’s hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory against Algeria in their FIFA World Cup campaign opener. The Argentina captain was in sizzling form, equaling Miroslav Klose’s WC tally of 16 World Cup goals and becoming the joint top goalscorer in the tournament’s history with the…
A delayed start to the season, but Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is finally set to return to action at the Doha Diamond League on Friday. Ahead of his competitive comeback, Chopra opened up about what he now considers an injury-related mistake at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, admitting it was “not a good…
