In a bold, strategic masterstroke to maintain its status as a global badminton powerhouse, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced the immediate introduction of the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) new 3×15 scoring matrix across the entire domestic structure. Rather than waiting for the mandatory international transition in January 2027, the new format will […]
Croatia’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out following a VAR review in their Round of 32 clash on Thursday. Josko Gvardiol thought he had rescued Croatia in the 103rd minute when he turned the ball home from close range, sparking jubilant celebrations among […]
South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (right) celebrates taking a wicket. (AP Photo) South Africa pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail etched her name into the record books by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history during the semifinal against England at The Oval on Thursday.The landmark came in Ismail’s 38th Women’s […]
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben Stokes‘ international career will be remembered for countless match-winning performances, World Cup glory and unforgettable Ashes heroics. Yet, among his many achievements, the England all-rounder walks away with a remarkably unique Test record that underlines the versatility he brought to the game. Ben Stokes unique stat Stokes, who recently announced […]
Switzerland and Algeria are set to meet in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver. Switzerland arrive as group winners after an unbeaten campaign in Group B and will be seeking a first World Cup knockout-stage victory, having reached the Round of 16 in each of the […]
Elena Rybakina may be within touching distance of the World No.1 ranking, but the Kazakh is refusing to let the prospect distract her from her Wimbledon campaign. The reigning Australian Open champion booked her place in the third round of Wimbledon 2026 with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over American Caty McNally on Centre Court. […]
Matteo Berrettini of Italy returns the ball during the second round men’s singles match against Arthur Fils of France at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.(AP Photo) After completing a serve-and-volley sequence with a winner on his third match point, Matteo Berrettini turned to his box and nodded. He knew he […]
Rajasthan Royals (ANI Photo) Jaipur: With the Rajasthan High Court suspending the ad hoc committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), a major roadblock in state cricket governance has been removed. The High Court has appointed additional chief secretary in the state home dept Bhaskar A Sawant as the sole administrator and has directed him […]
ENG-W vs SA-W 2nd Semi-Final LIVE Score: England Women will face South Africa Women in a blockbuster semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval. England have dominated the tournament so far and remain unbeaten. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s comeback adds experience and all-round strength. Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been in red-hot form at the top, […]
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made clear on Thursday that the Asian Games contingent in September would be capped at 600 athletes and only those who can deliver in the continental showpiece will be eligible to make the trip to Japan.While making clear that the Asian Games are […]
