Portugal vs DR Congo FIFA World Cup 2026: It was supposed to be a day to remember for Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who equalled Lionel Messi by becoming only the second footballer to play in six different editions of the World Cup. But instead it turned out to be a nightmare for 41-year-old Ronaldo, whose goal … Read more
Shubman Gill is at the forefront (Photo: PTI) Shubman Gill, IND vs AFG Series: The ODI series between India and Afghanistan is now at its last stage. The third and last ODI will be played on June 20 in Chennai, with which the series will also end. But in the big race going on in … Read more
Canada and Qatar meet at BC Place in Vancouver, with both teams chasing a landmark first-ever FIFA World Cup victory. After opening their Group B campaigns with 1-1 draws, three points could prove crucial in the battle for a place in the knockout rounds. Canada will feel it left points on the table against Bosnia … Read more
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