Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) Bangladesh created history on Thursday by clinching their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest with a composed five-wicket win in the second match.A lengthy rain interruption of nearly two-and-a-half hours forced officials to revise Bangladesh’s target under…
Estadio Azteca (AP Photo) There are stadiums. There are iconic stadiums. And then there is the Estadio Azteca.When Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, this magnificent giant in the heart of Mexico City will do what no other football stadium in the world has ever done- to host…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan A pulled off a surprise four-run victory over a strong India A side via the DLS method in a rain-affected tri-series match on Thursday.India A put up a big total of 349/9 in a 49-over innings, but Afghanistan A stayed ahead of the DLS par score when rain forced the match to…
2026 FIFA World Cup (ANI Photo) FIFA World Cup 2026 is not merely another edition of football’s grandest spectacle. It is a tournament built on numbers never seen before.Forty-eight teams. Three host nations. Sixteen stadiums. One hundred and four matches across 39 days. From a record 1,248 players representing 449 clubs in 71 countries to…
Anvay Dravid and Rahul Dravid (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was selected in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday.The BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee, headed by S Sharath, announced the squads on Thursday for the…
Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Suresh Raina has stressed the need for India to develop a dependable backup for Hardik Pandya ahead of the next ODI World Cup, pointing to the all-rounder’s recurring fitness troubles.“Hardik Pandya has had several injury setbacks, which is a concern. By the time the next ODI…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were overshadowed by a reported security lapse that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet that was distributed ahead of Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer S Sreesanth has urged teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to remain focused on cricket and avoid getting distracted by professional managers following his rapid rise to fame.The 15-year-old prodigy recently earned a place in India’s squads for the tours of Ireland and England, becoming the youngest…
NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. When Mexico step out at the iconic Estadio Azteca against South Africa on June 11 to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will do so in front of a football world that has been holding its breath for four years since Lionel Messi and Argentina’s stunning…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again gave a glimpse of his extraordinary talent before falling short of a major score as India A reached 161/2 in 20 overs against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka on Thursday.The 15-year-old batting sensation lit up the opening phase of the innings with…
