Delhi High Court directs WFI to decide Vinesh Phogat show-cause notice within two weeks

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to make a decision within two weeks on the show-cause notice issued to grappler Vinesh Phogat over accusations of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma closed the proceedings on Phogat’s petition, which challenged the show-cause notice as … Read more

FIFA World Cup: Belgium allowed to appeal Balogun decision, less than 24 hours before match

With less than 24 hours remaining before their round of 16 match against the United States, Belgium has received permission to appeal FIFA’s ruling to stay the one-match suspension previously issued to Folarin Balogun. Balogun was shown a straight red-card for a challenge on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic. Though some may argue that … Read more

‘Consistency wins titles’: Sachin Tendulkar hails Australia’s Seventh Women’s T20 World Cup triumph

Australia proved once again why they are the benchmark when it comes to women’s cricket as they added another ICC trophy to their collection. Their most recent title-winning run was admired by fans and experts alike with batting legend Sachin Tendulkar praising the team’s incredible consistency and composure under pressure throughout the tournament. The former … Read more

Rahul Dravid’s Son, Anvay Scores 87 in India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Match

Promising wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid, delivered a scintillating 67-ball 87 for India U19 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium. However, his stellar performance could not prevent Sri Lanka U19 from clinching an emphatic 8-wicket win in the second Youth ODI, leveling the three-match series at one win apiece. Dravid … Read more

Rohit Sharma begins preparations for England ODIs

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has arrived in England ahead of the highly anticipated ODI series against the hosts. The first match of the three-match series will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on July 14. This will be Rohit’s first international assignment since featuring in the Afghanistan ODI series in June. He had been training … Read more

FIFA Slammed By UEFA Over USA Star Folarin Balogun’s Red Card U-Turn: “We Express Our Disbelief”

European football body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision” to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup against Belgium on Monday despite a red card in his previous game. UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce Balogun’s mandatory one-game … Read more