The United States reached the World Cup last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, yet debate centred on Folarin Balogun’s dismissal. Balogun scored just before half-time at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, then received a red card on 64 minutes. Mauricio Pochettino strongly disagreed with the decision, while the United States held firm with … Read more
Ishan Kishan’s two-ball duck ended in a costly mix-up with Abhishek Sharma, with Sunil Gavaskar saying the dismissal was “entirely” the wicketkeeper’s fault. India opener Ishan Kishan endured a forgettable outing in the first T20I against England after being run out for a two-ball duck following a mix-up with opening partner Abhishek Sharma. The dismissal … Read more
Aaron William Summers pleaded guilty. (Photo- GETTY) Ex-Big Bash player Aaron Summers: A former fast bowler, who played in Australia’s domestic cricket circuit and the Big Bash League (BBL), is facing jail for sexually assaulting a minor girl. Former Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania Tigers player Aaron William Summers changed his stance in the Supreme Court … Read more
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has been named the captain and mentor of the Dublin Guardians for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The ICC-approved tournament will see Ashwin play a dual role, guiding his team’s on-field strategies while also developing players. He will lead a franchise owned by former Indian … Read more
Zagreb, July 2: The two Indian stars had contrasting starts to the Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia, the third event of the Grand Chess Tour, as Praggnanandhaa placed joint second, while world champion D. Gukesh was tied for sixth place at the end of the third round of the rapid section. Praggnanandhaa began with an … Read more
Gujranwala-born fast bowler Hasan Ali, known for his energetic celebrations and match-winning spells, celebrates his 32nd birthday today, July 2, 2026. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has been a vital cog in Pakistan’s national cricket team across all formats, captivating fans with his skill, passion, and relentless drive. Ali’s journey in international cricket began in 2016, … Read more
Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer’s global showpiece. In a dramatic high-tempo game in the San Francisco Bay Area, Folarin Balogun scored … Read more
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said reaching the round of 16 carried special meaning after overcoming a hurdle that had eluded him in his previous spells in charge of the team. Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Ecuador marked Mexico’s first World Cup knockout-stage victory since it last hosted the tournament in 1986, when Aguirre was a player. … Read more
The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage. Not anymore. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday … Read more
After nearly a year of chilly relations and canceled games, it looks like cricket between India and Bangladesh is finally back on track. The BCCI has lined up a six-match white-ball series—three ODIs and three T20Is—between the two countries. Tensions hit a peak last year after India denied extradition requests involving Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister … Read more