Sunil Gavaskar has strongly backed young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be included in playing XI from the first game in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting on Wednesday.
FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags will be permitted at the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, which coincides with the city's Pride weekend. This decision comes despite objections from Egypt and Iran, where homosexuality is criminalised, and FIFA's attempt to distance itself from the "Pride Match" designation, stating it's a local initiative.
Lionel Messi has achieved a new World Cup milestone, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive matches.
Brazil's star forward Neymar has been declared available for the upcoming World Cup group match against Scotland, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed.
The match ball from Argentina's 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England - made famous by Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal - is set to go up for auction with a $2.5-million opening bid, Heritage Auctions said.
Japan v Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban after receiving a red card for a tackle which seriously injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA said on Wednesday.
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' Dias's mother, Ana Candida Evora, was welcomed by FIFA in Miami, ahead of Cabo Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Uruguay. This heartwarming gesture followed Vozinha's emotional revelation about his family's visa issues preventing them from attending his historic 0-0 draw against Spain. US authorities, in coordination with the State Department, the Cape Verde government, and FIFA, facilitated her travel, allowing her to support her son and the 'Blue Sharks' in person.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi will not participate in the upcoming World Cup match against Germany in Canada.
'I am challenging you, Bhajji. If you have a problem with the slap thing and me... come into the ring.'
A dominant 6-0 victory for Canada over Qatar in a World Cup 2026 Group B match in Vancouver was marred by a heated post-game confrontation between players and coaching staffs. Tensions escalated after two red cards for Qatar and Canada's continued attacking play, leading to a fiery exchange between coaches Jesse Marsch and Julen Lopetegui.
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar could return for Scotland game and insists the team will work on improving as the tournament progresses.
Football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have taken to social media to share their preparations for crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches. Messi, fresh off a hat-trick, is fine-tuning for Argentina's clash against Austria, while Ronaldo, after a frustrating draw, is refocusing for Portugal's game against Uzbekistan.
A tri-series cricket match between India A and Sri Lanka A concluded with a Super Over loss for India A, followed by a heated argument and near-physical confrontation involving India A's teen batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lanka A bowler Kaguthas Mathulan. The incident required intervention from senior players, and the match referee is expected to review the matter.
Japan delivered a commanding 4-0 win over Tunisia in the World Cup's 1,000th match on Saturday to move to the brink of the knockout stages, while the North Africans were eliminated after a second successive defeat in Group F.
Former champions India began their World Team Snooker Championship campaign with a narrow 2-3 defeat to hosts China 'B'. The loss in the opening Group 'B' match means India must win their next game against Turkey to stay in contention. Aditya Mehta lost the deciding frame to Zhou Jinhao after Pankaj Advani had earlier levelled the scores.
Germany launched their FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over Curacao with Klopp, Muller watching from stands.
The India vs Pakistan match in the Women's T20 World Cup created a new record as the most-attended group-stage game in the history of the ICC Women's World Cup.
A man was arrested in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, following the death of a 27-year-old who sustained a fatal head injury during a cricket match dispute. The victim, Rashid, was allegedly hit by Suhel with a bat.
Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana sustained an injury to her right shin during a practice session, casting doubt on her participation in the Women's T20 World Cup opening game against India on Sunday.
The International Cricket Council, UNICEF UK, and England and Wales Cricket Board are collaborating to host a special matchday takeover at Lord's during the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The event, featuring England vs West Indies, aims to raise 100,000 for UNICEF's global children's projects and will include actor Nabhaan Rizwan and former pacer Isa Guha.
Harmanpreet Kaur admitted India put pressure on themselves by consuming too many dot balls in the middle overs as England notched a 26-run victory in the second women's T20I to level the three-match series 1-1.
The BCCI has no plans to act as a bridge between overseas players and their respective teams over their availability for the IPL despite concerns being raised by franchises in the recently concluded edition.
Iran's national soccer team, currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the US the day before each of their three World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
The ICC has approved trialling the use of pink balls in Test matches to maximise play in bad light, along with allowing coaches on the field during drinks breaks. Cricket Canada has been suspended due to breaches of membership obligations.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with a Rs 50 lakh incentive after his historic Norway Chess title win. The Chief Minister also played a friendly game of chess with the 20-year-old Grandmaster, where he was checkmated by the young prodigy.
The Odisha government has officially changed the English spellings of 64 places, including major cities like Cuttack (now Kataka) and Balasore (now Baleshwar), to align with Odia phonetics. This move aims to preserve the state's linguistic and cultural identity by correcting colonial-era anglicised names and standardising official records.
A jubilant Shubman Gill celebrated with his proud parents after Gujarat Titans outclassed Rajasthan Royals to enter the IPL 2026 final, in Mullanpur, on Friday.
'The most important job after colouring your hair is maintaining it, which a lot of Indian women forget.'
Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari has been fast-tracked into the India A team for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month.
RCB head coach Andy Flower says veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's composure in crunch moments was instrumental in the franchise's successful IPL title defence.
Arjun Tendulkar starred with both bat and ball as Arcs Andheri registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.
Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan experienced another unusual hit-wicket dismissal during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, cutting short his impressive innings.
Kolkata Knight Riders will aim for nothing less than a win when they clash against Delhi Capitals in the season's final league match of IPL 2026.
Gujarat Titans' star openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, failed to deliver against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's disciplined bowling attack.
The Italian Open quarter-final between Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar was temporarily suspended due to smoke from fireworks at the nearby Stadio Olimpico, impacting visibility and the electronic line-calling system.
Chennai is expected to host the opening match of the Big Bash League in December, following a visit by Cricket Australia officials to the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
On a tense night when KKR's season was hanging in the balance, Manish Pandey answered every critic in the best possible way -- a man-of-the match performance in a must-win clash against Mumbai Indians.
Tata IPL Fan Park will be held at SGPDA Ground in Margao on May 16 and 17, featuring live match screenings, music, food stalls and fan activities.
Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.
