The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete, with all 48 teams confirmed following the final round of qualifiers and playoffs across continents.The last six spots were sealed in March, with Sweden, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czech Republic advancing through UEFA playoffs. Iraq and DR Congo grabbed the final two berths…
Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has received 33 complaints of sexual harassment against its coaches and administrative staff over the past ten years, indicating that more female athletes are coming forward to report such issues. Out of them, a significantly higher number of 25 complaints were…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in a…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, second right, with teammates during a practice session. (PTI Photo) LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Delhi Capitals here Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will turn to one man — Rishabh Pant. Leader,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Smashing bowlers, tonking pacers and spinners for big sixes, and dismantling their economy rates seems routine for young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A year after becoming the youngest to score an IPL century, Sooryavanshi once again grabbed the spotlight. In Rajasthan Royals’ opening IPL 2026 match, the 15-year-old…
Arjun Tendulkar (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: After two seasons with Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar – son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar – is set to turn out for a new franchise in the Indian Premier League 2026. Arjun will represent Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, in IPL 2026 after being picked at his…
Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted he could have introduced Prasidh Krishna earlier with the ball, after Punjab Kings chased down the target to win by three wickets in their first IPL match on Tuesday.“I could have got Prasidh on earlier, but we were in the game until the end, there will always be ifs…
Heavy rain and strong winds forced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.The toss was delayed as the weather worsened, and the situation became difficult for the ground staff. Strong winds made it hard to hold the…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday said that Iran will take part in the upcoming World Cup despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.“Iran will be at the World Cup… That’s why we’re here. We’re delighted because they’re a very, very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at half-time during Iran’s friendly against…
