Can Cabo Verde upset Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026? Paul Masefield calls small African nation ‘an unbelievable story’

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England’s secret altitude weapon? Why Harry Kane and Co are allowed to use Viagra before Mexico match

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 […]

‘Don’t hype him so much’ – Kapil Dev addresses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut debate during India vs England T20Is

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 […]

IND vs ENG, 2nd T20I: Why India are delaying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut? India bowling coach Morne Morkel explains

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has defended the team management’s decision to delay Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s international debut, insisting it would be unfair to overlook established performers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson despite growing excitement around the teenage batting sensation. Speaking ahead of the second T20I against England, Morkel stressed that the Indian team believes in […]

Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut a possibility in IND vs ENG 2nd T20I? Indian coach says ‘don’t want to bat players out’

The hype around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just crazy. At a time when some of the biggest names in cricket, like legendary Sunil Gavaskar, want the 15-year-old to be drafted straightaway into the Indian playing XI in England, the Indian think-tank isn’t of a view to easily displace the opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju […]

England announce ODI squad for India series; James Coles, Josh Tongue earn maiden call-ups | Cricket News

England captain Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England on Friday announced a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against India later this month, with uncapped all-rounder James Coles and fast bowler Josh Tongue earning their maiden call-ups.India and England are currently playing a five-match T20I series before locking horns in three ODIs on […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as talented as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, but give him time: Kapil Dev

India’s World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has lavished praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster possesses the kind of raw talent once seen in Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. At the same time, Kapil cautioned against the growing hype surrounding the 15-year-old, insisting that Indian cricket must give him enough time to […]

India set to criminalise doping, coaches and support staff under legal scrutiny

The Indian government is planning to amend the National Anti-Doping Act to criminalise doping, marking one of the biggest policy shifts in the country’s fight against performance-enhancing drugs. Highly placed sources in the Sports Ministry have told India Today that the proposed amendments will, for the first time, go beyond punishing athletes and seek criminal […]

FIFA World Cup: One goal for Cristiano Ronaldo, one headache for Portugal

For almost an hour, Cristiano Ronaldo looked as frustrated in Toronto as he has at any point during this World Cup. Croatia crowded him out of the contest; his movement rarely found the pass he wanted, and the chances that did come his way ended either inches wide or with the offside flag raised. Portugal’s […]

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal take over the streets of Toronto

Portugal’s dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Croatia sparked jubilant scenes in Toronto on Thursday night, with hundreds of supporters gathering outside the team’s hotel to celebrate alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and the players. Videos that have gone viral on social media showed Portugal fans filling the streets outside the team hotel, chanting, […]