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Qatar players celebrate after their side’s first goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Qatar finally exorcised the ghosts of their disappointing home World Cup campaign four years ago, snatching a dramatic 1-1 draw against Group B favourites Switzerland to secure the nation’s first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday.A stoppage-time equaliser, later ruled an own goal…

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates a goal against Morocco. (AP Photo) Brazil produced a spirited comeback to salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating Group C clash at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant strike ensuring the five-time champions avoided a losing start.In one of the standout fixtures of…

Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was assaulted by police personnel in Chattogram on Friday night while returning home from Dhaka.Nayeem was travelling in an auto-rickshaw near the Lalkhan Bazar area after arriving from Dhaka airport, according to a ESPNCricinfo report. Nayeem said police officers stopped the auto-rickshaw and behaved aggressively towards him….

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and Will Young celebrate after winning the first test match between India and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, 2024. (PTI Photo) New Zealand have called up Will Young to their Test squad after Kane Williamson retired from all international cricket on Friday during the ongoing series against England.Young…

United States’ Folarin Balogun scores his side’s third goal against Paraguay during a World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) TOI reporter from Washington: Much heated discussions have taken place in recent months about American borders, immigration, and naturalization. But one thing was clear…

The tournament carries extra significance for New Zealand’s experienced stars. Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu are all expected to be playing their final global event, adding emotional weight to the White Ferns’ campaign. Under new captain Melie Kerr, New Zealand will be hoping to give their veterans the perfect send-off. Having lifted the…

Chloe Abel of Scotland celebrate victory with her teammates during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between Scotland and Ireland at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. Scotland created history on Saturday by registering their first-ever win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, beating Ireland by 40…

Shubman Gill takes one-handed blinder NEW DELHI: Indian captain Shubman Gill produced a stunning moment in the rain-shortened first ODI between India and Afghanistan at Dharamshala, pulling off a one-handed screamer that lit up the match as India tightened their grip in a 25-over contest. The catch came at a crucial stage as Afghanistan were…

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has questioned the England Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to impose a midnight curfew on players, saying England captain Ben Stokes has become a victim of a culture that is more focused on policing players than allowing them to celebrate success.Stokes came under scrutiny after footage emerged from post-Test celebrations at…

Brazil will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign without Neymar after head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the star forward will not be available for the team’s opening Group C fixture against Morocco.The Selecao are set to face Morocco at MetLife Stadium on June 14 (IST) in what will be their first match of the…