India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the formats of its flagship men’s tournaments, introducing a new structure for both the ODI and T20 World Cups while also endorsing a new global competition for associate nations ahead of the 2028 Men’s T20 World Cup….
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India may have opened the three-match ODI series with a comfortable six-wicket win over England at Edgbaston, but the decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI continued to spark debate after the match. The visitors made a dream start with the ball as Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna…
Linda Nosková and Jannik Sinner taking part in the traditional winners’ dance. (Pic credit: Wimbledon) Fresh off successfully defending his Wimbledon crown, Jannik Sinner traded his racquet for a tuxedo and his trademark composure for a dose of candid humour, delighting fans with an honest admission that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments…
Glimpses from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup clashes over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to downplay the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new chants promising a win “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…
Axar Patel plays a shot during 1st ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Axar Patel admitted he was guilty of trying to overhit the ball during the disastrous T20I series against England, saying a change in mindset and greater faith in timing helped him produce a match-winning all-round performance in the opening…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk fixture of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement rolling out extraordinary security measures as one of football’s fiercest rivalries takes centre stage in Atlanta.As…
FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina semi-final clash in Atlanta on Thursday. (AP/ANI Photos) LONDON: The FBI has labelled England’s semifinal with Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday night as the highest risk match due to the fierce and enduring rivalry between the two sides.Forty years ago when Argentina beat England 2-1 in the Mexico’86 quarterfinal…
Smriti Mandhana (AP Photo) Few sights in women’s cricket are as reassuring as Smriti Mandhana in full flow for India. The elegant left-hander was at her fluent best in India’s historic Test triumph at Lord’s, scoring twin half-centuries to help script a memorable victory over England. In an interview with TOI, the 29-year-old spoke about…
Riots erupt in France (Image: X) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. However, after the loss the riots are triggered as videos are widely circulated on social media. Spain outclass France to book…
France head coach Didier Deschamps gives an interview on the pitch at the the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Tuesday night as Spain secured a composed…