LUCKNOW: India have entered a transition phase to build the side for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa with the ongoing Afghanistan series. Although not a high-profile clash, it is seen as a litmus test for Rohit Sharma’s future. As the former skipper deals with injuries and fluctuating form, the 39-year-old needs to … Read more
Former English footballer and commentator Paul Masefield believes that, despite minor issues, VAR has played a positive role at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but stressed that technology should remain a support tool, with referees retaining the authority to make the final decision on the field. While acknowledging the benefits VAR brings to the game, … Read more
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to make history at FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the first male footballers to appear in six editions of the tournament. Their careers have shaped two decades of football, from Germany 2006 to what could be their final World Cup. Messi will again lead Argentina, the defending champions, … Read more
Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon Championships 2026 after four years, teaming up with her sister Venus Williams in the women’s doubles event. The six-time Wimbledon doubles champions have been awarded a wild card entry into the 2026 edition of the tournament, marking their first appearance together since the 2022 US Open, according … Read more
England’s World Cup preparations suffer an early setback, as Tino Livramento withdraws injured and Trevoh Chalobah receives a late call-up. The change comes just days before England’s opening Group L match against Croatia, with squad plans adjusted under a tight tournament deadline. Chalobah replaces Livramento after England meet the competition rule that allows changes up … Read more
Teams like India do not offer too many chances and Afghanistan must learn to capitalise on the opportunities that come their way, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said on Tuesday as his side looks to bounce back in the second ODI. Afghanistan trail the three-match series 0-1 after going down in the rain-curtailed opener, despite a fighting … Read more
The senior Indian cricket team on Tuesday finally addressed the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi controversy that has overshadowed the ongoing tri-nation one-day series involving India A. Speaking on behalf of the Indian camp, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule defended the 15-year-old batter and suggested that the Sri Lankan players involved in the incident also needed to be held … Read more
Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon Championships 2026 after four years, teaming up with her sister Venus Williams in the women’s doubles event. The six-time Wimbledon doubles champions have been awarded a wild card entry into the 2026 edition of the tournament, marking their first appearance together since the 2022 US Open, according … Read more
Alight-hearted but unusual moment involving Hasan Ali, Sam Hain and Jonny Bairstow caught attention during Yorkshire’s County Championship Division One clash against Warwickshire at Scarborough, as the players engaged in a brief bail-swapping exchange late on the final day. The incident took place during Warwickshire’s fourth-innings resistance at North Marine Road, with Yorkshire pushing hard … Read more
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Group A clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The two rivals squared off in a high-profile encounter on Sunday, but the Women in Blue handed a 64-run defeat to the … Read more