Smriti Mandhana (Image: IANS) India tightened their grip on the historic one-off women’s Test at Lord’s with an almost flawless second day, leaving England staring at a monumental task. After bowling the hosts out for just 170 to secure a 115-run first-innings lead, the visitors batted with authority to reach 154/1 in their second innings,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) India made two changes for the fifth and final T20I against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left out of the playing XI.Sanju Samson replaced Sooryavanshi, while all-rounder Suryansh Shedge came in for Washington Sundar as India looked to end the series on a positive…
Sarvesh Kushare of India (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) India’s Sarvesh Kushare made a strong first impression at the Monaco Diamond League 2026 by finishing third in the men’s high jump.The 31-year-old cleared 2. 26m to secure a place on the podium at Stade Louis II. With the result, he became the first Indian to finish in…
Sanju Samson back in playing XI (Image: BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Sunday, making two changes to the playing XI.Suryansh Shedge replaced Washington Sundar, while Sanju Samson returned to the side in place of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Explaining…
NEW DELHI: There is a quiet confidence surrounding the Indian women’s hockey team these days. It isn’t just because they lifted the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand, earning promotion back to the FIH Pro League, but because the squad believes it has finally found the balance between youth, experience, and structure.Captain Salima Tete and…
India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their medal account at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 with a silver after the women’s compound team lost 228-232 to Colombia in the final on Saturday.The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi struggled to maintain consistency, while Colombia delivered a…
Viking Row in Miami (Image: X) Miami Beach has been painted red ahead of one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with thousands of Norway supporters turning the city’s iconic Ocean Drive into a carnival of chants, songs and Viking-inspired celebrations before Saturday’s quarter-final against England.The Scandinavian nation has captured the…
Clement Turpin (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Norway will be officiated by experienced French referee Clément Turpin. The match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will be Turpin’s fourth game of the tournament and the ninth World Cup match of his career.The winner of the quarterfinal will face…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (AP Photo) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected suggestions that FIFA is favouring the defending champions at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, insisting that such allegations are nothing new and instead serve as extra motivation for his players. Speaking ahead of Argentina’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Sunday, Scaloni…
Sachin Tendulkar shares heartfelt message for Roger Federer (X) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message for tennis great Roger Federer after the two sporting icons reunited during the Wimbledon Championships. Sachin Tendulkar post Taking to X after their meeting at the All England Club, Tendulkar reflected on their long-standing friendship. “Some rallies never…
