Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) Germany’s FIFA World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a serious ankle injury.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back picked up the injury during Germany’s 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast, forcing coach Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his…
The Championships Wimbledon (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Wimbledon 2026 approaches, Indian doubles veteran Rohan Bopanna has picked defending champion Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favourites to win the men’s and women’s singles titles. Despite calling the field highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to retain his crown and believes…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to pour in from some of cricket’s biggest names, and the latest endorsement has come from legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who believes the teenage sensation possesses the qualities needed for a bright future at the highest level.Lloyd, one of the most respected figures in…
Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle (Agency Image) Kieron Pollard added another remarkable chapter to his T20 legacy on Sunday, overtaking Chris Gayle to become the leading run-scorer in the history of the format during Major League Cricket 2026.The landmark moment arrived when the former West Indies all-rounder reached 81 during MI New York’s clash against…
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi, left, and Belgium’s Thomas Meunier fight for the ball (AP Photo) Iran etched their name into World Cup history and delivered a determined defensive display as they battled to a goalless draw against Belgium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time).The Iranian…
Australia players recreate Dhoni-Yuvraj’s iconic bike celebration NEW DELHI: Following Australia’s dominant T20I series win over Bangladesh, Tim David stole the spotlight with an unusual celebration. After the match, the all-rounder rode a bright lime-green bike around the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, with teammate Matt Renshaw sitting behind him. The pair took a victory lap…
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the tennis world gears up for another edition of Wimbledon, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew interesting parallels between some of cricket’s biggest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup successes and the challenge posed by Australia.Speaking ahead of the grass-court major,…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after childbirth. The move comes as more players are choosing to balance professional cricket with motherhood, with the ICC aiming to strengthen support systems and player welfare. ICC chairman Jay Shah stressed…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) As excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has raised concerns about the physical demands being placed on the 15-year-old prodigy, particularly given his explosive batting style and growing workload.Sooryavanshi has quickly earned a reputation for his fearless approach and remarkable power…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 gathering pace from Monday onwards.After 10 days…