Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have enjoyed a dream run in the Indian Premier League, lifting back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. Their balanced squad and consistent performances have made them one of the strongest teams in the competition. However, no squad is without flaws, and even championship-winning sides must make difficult decisions to stay ahead … Read more
Nat Sciver-Brunt proved pivotal as all-round England eased South Africa by 40 runs in the semifinal here at The Oval to set up a date with Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final. Sciver-Brunt helped England rally from a shaky start and post 169/5. Despite a defiant fifty by Tazmin Brits, South Africa crumbled … Read more
India and England will look to gain the upper hand in their five-match T20 International series when they face off in the second match at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. With the opening fixture abandoned due to rain, the contest remains level, making the upcoming encounter even more significant. The first T20I at Chester-le-Street … Read more
World champion D Gukesh made good use of his white pieces to beat Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri in the final game of the day to rise to joint second spot after the second day of the Zagreb leg of the Grand Chess Tour here. Iranian Grandmaster Firoujza Alireza is at the top by extending his … Read more
Los Angeles: Spain advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro’s first for his country secured a convincing victory over Austria. Spain’s success was their first in the knockout rounds of the World Cup since their triumph in South Africa in 2010. In … Read more
Left-handed batter Harpreet Bhatia, one of the first cricketers to be granted UAE citizenship, says the feeling of representing a nation is equal whether the jersey reads India or the UAE. The 34-year-old made his international debut for the UAE during a tour of Nepal in April 2026, after more than 17 years in Indian domestic … Read more
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has noted that all but two teams are reportedly interested in signing Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2027 mini-auction. He suggested the best swap deals that could benefit the Mumbai Indians (MI) if they decide to give the Baroda all-rounder to the seven reportedly interested franchises. Chopra highlighted that defending champions … Read more
Spain delivered another brilliant performance on the biggest stage as La Roja brushed aside Austria with a commanding display to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Luis de la Fuente’s men were inch perfect with their passing and rarely allowed Austria a fightback. Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace and Pedro Porro’s … Read more
Toronto: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has put an end to growing speculation about his international retirement, stating that he will not make any decision until the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 . The clarification came after comments from his sister sparked widespread reports suggesting that the veteran forward could retire after the ongoing tournament. Ronaldo responds after retirement … Read more
In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskas finally called time. Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win against Croatia at Toronto Stadium on Thursday. That doesn’t even begin to tell the story of the most dramatic of clashes that relentlessly … Read more