The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete, with all 48 teams confirmed following the final round of qualifiers and playoffs across continents.The last six spots were sealed in March, with Sweden, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czech Republic advancing through UEFA playoffs. Iraq and DR Congo grabbed the final two berths…
Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Apart from the soaring sixes, stumps being sent cartwheeling, crushing yorkers rattling the timber, creamy drives and breathtaking catches by fielders, the Indian Premier League has also witnessed several on-field altercations.If we talk about on-field feuds – Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth in what came…
Iraq became the final team to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. (X Photo) In a night of high drama across continents, Iraq sealed the final spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Italy suffered yet another heartbreaking failure to qualify.Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in a…
Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant faces a defining IPL 2026 season as he leads Lucknow Super Giants into their opener against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. After a mixed first year as captain, Pant now has a fully fit squad, with key additions like Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje…
Rahul Tewatia was forced to change his bat after failing the gauge test. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: An unusual moment grabbed headlines on Day 4 of the Indian Premier League 2026 as Rahul Tewatia was forced to change his bat after it failed the official gauge test during Gujarat Titans’ clash against Punjab Kings in…
Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A growing chorus of former cricketers is calling for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India’s T20 setup after his latest IPL heroics, even as voices of caution warn against rushing his rise.The 15-year-old lit up the Indian Premier League with a stunning 52 off 17…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut? When will the 15-year-old play for the senior Indian team? These questions are once again being asked by former cricketers and fans. The buzz has picked up pace after the teenager hammered a 17-ball 52 in Rajasthan Royals’ opening game…
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Two captains – Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer – will be eyeing their first points of IPL 2026 when Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday.For Gill, India’s Test and ODI skipper, the season presents a big opportunity to reassert his place…
