India’s T20 revolution had many contributors, but Surya was one of its most visible faces and its clearest expression. In a move that was as unceremonious as it was unprecedented, Suryakumar Yadav was not only removed from India’s T20 captaincy but also dropped from the squad itself, just three months after he led India to…
Pakistan’s Gaddafi Stadium (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium has come under scrutiny after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rated the pitch used for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia as “unsatisfactory” and handed the venue one demerit point under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.The sanction places Gaddafi Stadium alongside Lord’s…
NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment involving India captain Shubman Gill has gone viral following India’s dominant victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, a young ball boy stationed near the boundary ropes was seen touching Gill’s feet…
FIFA World Cup 2026: What Needs to Go Right for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Meet A record-breaking sixth FIFA World Cup for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could finally produce the one meeting football has never had: a World Cup clash between the sport’s defining rivals. Both Argentina and Portugal arrive in…
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered federal employees in Mexico City to work from home and suspended classes across educational institutions on June 11 to help ease traffic congestion during the opening events of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The decree aims to improve traffic movement and road safety as Mexico City prepares to host the…
FIFA World Cup 2026 all-in-one guide: Full schedule, fixtures, groups, India timings, venues, knockout dates, FAQs and more The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to usher in a new era for international football, with the tournament expanding to 48 teams for the first time in its history. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and…
Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Alex Carey during the first one day international cricket match between Australia and Bangladesh in Mirpur, Bangladesh, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo) Bangladesh registered only their second-ever ODI win over Australia, beating a depleted Australian side by 86 runs via the DLS method in the first…
England Test captain Ben Stokes could step down from the role and may even retire from cricket following the nightclub controversy involving him and teammate Gus Atkinson, according to a report by talkSPORT.The development comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched an investigation into an incident involving Stokes and Atkinson at a…
NEW DELHI: India A began their Tri-Nation Series campaign with a thrilling eight-run win over Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Tuesday, thanks to a dramatic turnaround in the final overs.The visitors looked headed for defeat when Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige played a superb knock of 74 off 72 balls and put his…
Gus Atkinson, Totoa Auvaa England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson could face disciplinary action and risk missing the second Test against New Zealand after allegedly breaching team protocols following England’s win at Lord’s.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday that the pair were present at a nightclub in the…