India handed a maiden T20I call-up to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old’s record-shattering Indian Premier League 2026 campaign. While many expected him to slot straight into the playing XI, India have instead opted for a patient approach. The Gautam Gambhir-led team management decided against handing Sooryavanshi a debut during the two-match Ireland series. Despite India’s […]
England’s toughest opponent ahead of their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico might not just be the home crowd or the Azteca Stadium – it could also be the altitude. With Thomas Tuchel’s side preparing to play at the iconic Estadio Azteca, situated around 2,240 metres (7,350 feet) above sea level, the […]
Croatia’s Luka Modric (AP/PTI) Luka Modric’s exit from the World Cup stage and, with it, possibly international football as well, did not turn out to be the beau idéal or a perfect 10, a number he has so adoringly and alluringly made his own over the years. The end was, though, dramatic — and cruel. […]
Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia extended their unbeaten FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ghana in Kansas City on Friday, booking a Round of 16 clash against Switzerland. Arias struck in the 14th minute, turning home from close range after Luis Suarez, who had replaced the injured Jhon […]
Argentina’s Lionel Messi applauds the crowd after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde (AP Photo) Lionel Messi acknowledged the stern test posed by Cabo Verde after defending champions Argentina survived a dramatic scare to secure a 3-2 extra-time victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.The reigning champions […]
It took every ounce of Argentina’s champion pedigree, three goals, 120 bruising minutes and a slice of fortune to finally bring Cabo Verde’s extraordinary FIFA World Cup fairytale to an end. Twice the tournament debutants dragged the defending champions back into the fight, refusing to yield until Lionel Scaloni’s side escaped with a dramatic 3-2 […]
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a maiden Wimbledon title with a clinical 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jelena Ostapenko to reach the fourth round at the All England Club on Friday. The Belarusian produced another composed display, matching Ostapenko’s power from the baseline while capitalising on the Latvian’s unforced errors at crucial moments. […]
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In an attempt to combat the high-altitude problems against Mexico in their Round of 16 clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, the England players have been allowed to use Viagra. One of the favourites to go deep into the tournament, England survived a scare against DR Congo in the Round of 32 clash […]
The excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is palpable. Despite warming the bench for the first three games on India’s tour of Ireland and England, fan are going crazy for the 15-year-old teen sensation who has taken the world cricket by storm Not just in India, even the former England players of past and present are spellbound […]
