Pakistan’s leading men’s and women’s table tennis players have been left surprised by a decision from the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF), which has reportedly asked athletes to arrange their own funds if they want to compete at the Asian Games in Japan later this year.The issue came to light during the ongoing two-day national…
India begin their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan with plenty of expectations after winning the ODI World Cup last year. One area India will be watching closely is the performance of opening batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. Both remain among the most dangerous players in women’s cricket, but recent form has been…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been finalised, with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) naming a 32-member contingent that blends established international stars with several emerging talents across track and field events.The squad, announced on Sunday, consists of 22 male athletes and 10 female athletes, filling…
India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes the growing discussion around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s future is an unavoidable part of elite sport, especially when a new generation of talent is beginning to make headlines.Although India still have two ODIs left in their ongoing series against Afghanistan, attention is already…
Despite being grouped with powerhouses such as Australia, India, South Africa and Pakistan, the Netherlands are not content with merely participating. Their target is to register at least two victories and secure automatic qualification for the 2028 tournament. Babette believes the side has enough talent to spring surprises and inspire a new generation of cricketers…
Gautam Gambhir (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir could not hide his admiration as KL Rahul produced a moment of sheer class in the first ODI against Afghanistan, with his animated reaction from the dugout quickly becoming a talking point during the seven-wicket victory in Dharamsala on Saturday.A video shared by the…
The T20 Mumbai League 2026 final witnessed a dramatic flashpoint on Saturday as tensions spilled over near the dugout following a heated exchange during a thrilling title clash at the Wankhede Stadium.Videos of the incident quickly began circulating on social media, capturing the tense scenes that unfolded in the closing stages of the contest. The…
Breel Embolo converts the resulting penalty; and VAR’s missing visual. FIFA has issued an explanation after the controversial VAR incident that overshadowed Switzerland’s dramatic 1-1 draw against Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, insisting that a temporary technical glitch only affected the on-screen graphics and not the review process itself.The governing body came under scrutiny…
Members of the English national team practice for the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. (AP Photo) England’s FIFA World Cup preparations received a major boost after two men were charged over the theft of equipment belonging to the Three Lions, with authorities recovering most of the missing items ahead of the team’s campaign in…
India’s T20 World Cup journey begins with a clash against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a strong historical record against their rivals, the Indian squad, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is emphasizing focus. (Photo/ IANS) BENGALURU: The cross-border cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan may have lost some of its unpredictability over the years, with India enjoying…
Qatar players celebrate after their side’s first goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Qatar finally exorcised the ghosts of their disappointing home World Cup campaign four years ago, snatching a dramatic 1-1 draw against Group B favourites Switzerland to secure the nation’s first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday.A stoppage-time equaliser, later ruled an own goal…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates a goal against Morocco. (AP Photo) Brazil produced a spirited comeback to salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating Group C clash at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant strike ensuring the five-time champions avoided a losing start.In one of the standout fixtures of…
