Kolkata: Indian football certainly knows how to make you believe. Unfortunately, the illusion does not always last. Three nights after India held Brazil at bay for 27 minutes before it all fell apart in a 0-4 defeat, Khalid Jamil’s men produced another stirring opening act against Uruguay at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday to … Read more
Jude Bellingham has described England captain Harry Kane as “the best player to have worn the shirt” after he produced on a historic night. Kane equalled Peter Shilton’s record for the when he was named in the starting line-up for the Nations League game against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night. As he so often … Read more
Former Pakistan speedster Sohail Tanvir has backed star batter Babar Azam to overcome his recent struggles, saying the Pakistan batting mainstay is carrying an excessive burden of expectations because the team lacks another batter of comparable stature. Babar Azam ended an 83-innings century drought across formats in November 2025, when he scored an unbeaten 102 … Read more
Sri Lanka’s world number one javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has become the first Sri Lankan athlete nominated for the Men’s World Athlete of the Year award. Tharanga is one of 10 men on the 2026 shortlist, announced by World Athletics ahead of the World Athletics Awards in Monaco on 29 November, 2026. An international panel … Read more
Sahibzada Farhan has replaced Salman Ali Agha as Pakistan’s Twenty20 cricket captain, ushering in changes to the leadership and squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka. Farhan led Pakistan to a silver-medal finish at the Asian Games, losing to India in the final on Sunday. Sahibzada Farhan has replaced Salman Ali Agha … Read more
Danodya Sewmini and Limansa Thilakarathna celebrate Sri Lanka’s thrilling last ball victory over Bangladesh Sri Lanka Women held their nerve to pull off a thrilling last ball win by six wickets against Bangladesh in the Pakistan Women Under19 T20 Tri-Series match played at Faisalabad. It was Sri Lanka’s first win of the Tri-Series and it … Read more
Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final. The 39-year-old led De Minaur – a player 12 years his junior – 7-6 (7-3) 0-1 when the Australian was forced to quit with an apparent left thigh problem. Both players took a medical … Read more
France came from a goal down to beat Belgium 4-1 in their Nations League Group A1 meeting at the Stade de France on Monday. Zinedine Zidane secured his first home win in charge, three days after a 1-1 draw against Italy, thanks to his substitutes. Belgium’s Dodi Lukebakio put the visitors ahead in the 35th … Read more
Half time at the Monumental and it remains 0-0 between Argentina and Benin. Both teams have created chances in an entertaining first half, with Messi also going close as Argentina continue to search for the breakthrough on his farewell night. The search for the opening goal continues for Lionel Messi and Argentina. Messi has looked … Read more
Former Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir has heaped praise on India’s batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying their experience and contribution to world cricket make their continued presence a “blessing” for Indian cricket. Kohli, who has established himself among the greatest batters of the modern era, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, while Rohit, … Read more