Indian women’s cricket team opener Shafali Verma has credited improved mental discipline and the guidance of vice-captain Smriti Mandhana for helping her regain form during the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Shafali said learning to control her aggressive instincts at the crease played a crucial role in her return to runs after … Read more
Glenn Phillips produced one of the most memorable moments on the opening day of the second Test at the Kia Oval, turning a fierce examination from Jofra Archer into a display of trademark defiance. Batting in sunglasses under the late-afternoon sunshine, the New Zealand all-rounder was struck by another sharp Archer bouncer but responded with … Read more
FIFA World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan produced a moment their nation will never forget, but Colombia ultimately proved too strong as Luis Diaz inspired a 3-1 victory in an entertaining Group K opener at Mexico City Stadium. While Abbosbek Fayzullaev made history by scoring Uzbekistan’s first-ever World Cup goal, the South Americans responded through their … Read more
New Delhi: FIFA World Cup continues to run in full flow with Portugal starting their campaign with a frustrating draw against DR Congo. It led Portuguese skipper Cristiano Ronaldo to note that this wasn’t their best performance in the tournament and that they have the potential to do better. Elsewhere, England took a 4-2 win over … Read more
In its bid to beat the extreme May heat in most parts of the country, the BCCI is contemplating an early start to the IPL, eyeing a March 10-May 15 window for future editions starting next year, Board secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interview. However, he made it clear that due to … Read more
It’s difficult to say how the ongoing Afghanistan series is helping Indian cricket. Wins don’t matter against such an opposition team. Personal milestones don’t matter either. But what makes it worse is that it’s being held at a time when it’s super hot in India. What happens if somebody gets injured and is out for … Read more
7 wickets taken on short ball (Photo: PTI) India vs Afghanistan, ODI Series: The Afghanistan team had already lost the only test played on the India tour. Now he has also lost the ODI series. India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. It cannot be ruled out that the Afghans … Read more
A fierce match took place between Ghana and Panama in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In this match, after 90 minutes of play remained goalless, Ghana wrote the script of its victory in extra time. Ghana scored a goal in extra time of the match and gave the team a 1-0 victory. … Read more
Mexico City: Luis Diaz marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style, scoring one goal and setting up another as Colombia opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday. The Liverpool forward played a decisive role in helping Colombia secure all three points in Group K, … Read more
Indian hockey stalwart Manpreet Singh added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career on Wednesday, becoming the most-capped player in the history of Indian men’s hockey. The 33-year-old midfielder made his 413th international appearance during India’s FIH Pro League clash against Germany, surpassing the long-standing national record of 412 matches held by former captain and … Read more