New Delhi: On June 12, Bafana Bafana’s listless 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico led to widespread derision over the World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams and mockery via memes. A failed free-kick routine towards the end of the game summed up the gulf in quality on show. South African players celebrate. (AFP) Defensive midfielder Yaya…
Pakistan batter Gull Feroza (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to…
The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly agreed to send LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in one of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason, with Naz Reid and a significant collection of future draft picks heading to Charlotte. Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) grabs a loose ball against Boston Celtics guard…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker has been left in awe of the anticipation surrounding India’s 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the upcoming T20I series, calling his rise “pretty incredible” for the modern professional era.“It’s pretty incredible for them to have a 15-year-old on their team,” Tucker said in…
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, first Test Day 1 Live Score: West Indies won the toss and opted to field first in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Vivian Richards Stadium, anticipating early assistance for their pace attack on a grass-covered surface. The hosts named a four-pronged fast-bowling unit comprising Alzarri Joseph, Shamar…
Talent and hard work are the cornerstones of sporting success. But in the 21st century, with advances in science, the right equipment and gear can often make the difference between winning and losing. Likewise, Indian athlete Harmanjot Singh lavished praise on his gear, which helped him put in a good show at the TCS World…
France, Argentina and Norway book their spots The FIFA World Cup 2026 is inching closer to its Round of 32 knockout stage, and as the tournament progresses, the list of qualified teams continues to expand. Fifteen days into the competition, 12 teams have already secured their places in the knockout rounds.Let’s have a look at…
Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A stamped their authority on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, finishing in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle on Thursday.Opting to bat first, the visitors were powered by a fluent century from Sai Sudharsan, who crafted a composed 132…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise has been one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket over the past few months. He has scored runs in age-group cricket, domestic cricket, India A matches and the IPL. Now, the 15-year-old is on the verge of another milestone — becoming India’s youngest international cricketer.India are expected to hand Sooryavanshi…
England vs New Zealand, third Test Day 1 Live Score: New Zealand won the toss against England and opted to bat first in the third and deciding test at a sweltering Trent Bridge on Thursday. The series is tied at 1-1 and the weather might have a big role in Nottingham, where uncommon temperatures in…
