NEW DELHI: One of the most recognizable faces of DR Congo football was missing from the stands as African national hero Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, was unable to attend the game in Houston as he is…
India GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI photo) Magnus CarlsenThe recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday when Arjun Erigaisi pulled off a major upset at the FIDE World Team Sprint and Sprint Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering back-to-back defeats against R Praggnanandha at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself…
England captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test Captain Ben Stokes is ready to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which kicks off on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New…
Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant run in the ODI series against Afghanistan continued as Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan he featured in a crushing 170-run win in the second ODI, helping the hosts take an elusive 2-0 lead in the three-match series.After winning the first ODI by seven wickets,…
Shubman Gill (L) and Ishan Kishan (R) put on a partnership of 224 runs during the second ODI between India and Afghanistan. (ANI) TimesofIndia.com in Lucknow: It’s no secret that Team Indiahead coach Gautam Gambhir he firmly believes in the combination of hitting left and right.The foundation of India’s T20I template is built on this…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinho, left, reacts after the World Cup match against Spain. (AP photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar ‘Vozinha’ Dias is set for an emotional reunion with his mother after United States authorities expedited arrangements to ensure she can attend the next FIFA World Cup match in 2026, turning one of the tournament’s most…
Indian Ishan Kishan (photo AP) Former India captain and former chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Ishan Kishan possesses all the attributes needed to succeed in Test cricket, but feels that the wicketkeeper-batsman is currently a victim of India’s cluttered red-ball game.Kishan has experienced an incredible revival in the past few months. After spending nearly two…
Cristiano Ronaldo. Image via: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, extending his goal drought for Portugal in a disappointing outing. To make matters worse, DRC fans mocked the Portuguese star with chants Lionel Messiname following Portugal’s 1-1 draw in their Group K opener in Houston on…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s centrally contracted cricketers will see a significant pay hike, with players in the newly introduced Red-ball Track A category expected to benefit the most under the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new contract system for the 2026-27 cycle.According to a reliable PCB source, a committee that includes white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and…
Colombia’s Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team. (AP photo) Luis Diaz marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and an assist as Colombia opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over debutants Uzbekistan to move top of Group K ahead of Portugal.At the…
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, with Thierry Henry highlighting his move as damaging. Henry spoke of Ronaldo’s desire to score with obstructed teammates such as Bruno Fernandes, disrupting team opportunities. Despite a stellar international career, Ronaldo’s performance lacked impact, with minimal shots and no chances created in the match. Portuguese…
Messi and Ronaldo (Image: X) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced a unique way of honoring some of the game’s greatest servants. The fans are watching Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo During the tournament you may have noticed a special “FIFA World Cup Legacy” badge on your sleeves, an exclusive distinction reserved for a…
India captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Shubman GillThe remarkable purple streak continued on Wednesday as the India captain put on yet another batting masterclass, drawing much praise Sunil Gavaskar after India’s incredible victory over Afghanistan in Lucknow.Gill has enjoyed stunning form over the last three weeks, piling up runs across formats and competitions. The…
England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring the third goal for his team. (AP photo) England midfielder Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable rise on the international stage by becoming the youngest European player to appear in four major tournaments, capping the milestone with a goal in the Three Lions’ thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2026…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Image: ICC) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana produced one of the most remarkable all-round performances in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, becoming the first captain to score a half-century and take three wickets in the same match, although her heroics ended in heartbreak as South Africa won a thrilling…
The IPL window is likely to be scheduled earlier than the normal window. (Image: X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a major schedule change for the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to start the tournament earlier than the 2027 season. The aim of the move is to reduce…
Lionel Messi with a young fan. (video recording) Lionel Messi has already set FIFA World Cup 2026 ended with a historic hat-trick against Algeria, but it’s a touching moment off the pitch involving a young fan that has captured the imagination of football fans around the world.A viral video circulating on social media shows the…
Indian captain Shubman Gill (Image: X) Captain of India Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books with a magnificent knock of 154 runs against Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The innings not only took India to a dominant 170-run win and an elusive 2-0 lead in the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Sri Lanka A (Video) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed speculation of possible action against teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his heated altercation with Sri Lanka A cricketer Vishen Halambage during a recent Tri-Nations A series match, insisting that the Indian board has no role in matters that fall within the purview of…
ENG vs NZ Day 2 LIVE: New Zealand will start Day 2 of the second Test at The Oval in a strong position at 291/7, with Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson tasked with extending the innings against an inexperienced England attack and pushing the total past the 350-run mark. After caretaker captain Joe Root elected…
Indian Ishan Kishan (photo AP) Former English spinner Graeme Swann showered with praise Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batsman’s sensational century led India to a dominant 170-run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow, sealing the three-match series with a match to spare.Kishan played an incredible knock of 125 from just 79 balls, hitting…
Major League Cricket (MLC) captains ahead of season four. (Instagram) New Delhi: Major League Cricket (MLC) returns for his fourth season on June 18 with the Texas Super Kings against the Seattle Orcas at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas. It will be the venue for the first seven games of the 34-game contest before…
Mohammed Siraj from India (PTI photo) Former India batsman Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was unfairly labeled a one-format specialist at the start of his international career, insisting that the fast bowler has repeatedly shown that he can be effective in all formats.Siraj’s impressive performances in franchise cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later Gujarat…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Image via: Getty Images New Delhi: By the time India was absent in 2026 FIFA World Cup dominating social media timelines once again, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. — the tournament’s broadcaster in India — has pledged to contribute 15 percent of the revenue it earns from subscriptions to uplifting soccer in…