Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has broken his silence following the chaotic scenes that marred the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but noticeably stopped short of apologising for his role in the post-match fracas as FIFA launched an official…
England’s Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the 2026 edition of The Hundred after sustaining a right knee injury during the recently concluded ODI series against India.Bethell, who was retained by Birmingham Phoenix for GBP 340,000 ahead of The Hundred’s inaugural player auction, had also been appointed captain…
Former Australia cricketer and coach Justin Langer poses for a photograph with the Waterford Crystal trophy. (Reuters File) TimesofIndia.com in London: Former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer has emerged as the leading contender to become England’s next Test head coach after Brendon McCullum was sacked from the role last week.Langer is understood to be…
As California prepares for another intense wildfire season, an unlikely team of firefighters has taken to the fields of northeast Fresno. Around 400 goats and sheep have been deployed to graze across 180 acres of land overrun by yellow star-thistle, an invasive plant that not only crowds out native vegetation but also creates dry fuel…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England youngster Jacob Bethell has opened up about the unforgettable experience of opening the batting alongside Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), describing the atmosphere as unlike anything he had experienced before.Bethell, who joined RCB after…
A dramatic two-day rescue operation unfolded along the Massachusetts coast after 53 bottlenose dolphins became stranded on the tidal flats of Cape Cod, prompting marine wildlife teams to race against time to save the animals. The latest rescue saw 19 dolphins successfully returned to the sea after they stranded between Brewster and Wellfleet, just a…
Trump administration introduces fixed visa stay limits for foreign students (Representative Photo) The United States has overhauled its student visa framework, replacing the decades-old “Duration of Status” (D/S) system with fixed periods of admission for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the changes are aimed at curbing visa…
PV Sindhu credits Virat Kohli for comeback (Image: Agencies) PV Sindhu has opened up on how a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her overcome one of the most difficult phases of her career following a serious injury in 2025, eventually inspiring a remarkable comeback that culminated in a historic Japan Open title.The two-time Olympic medallist…
India fast bowler Ashok Sharma has described receiving his maiden senior national team call-up as the fulfilment of a long-standing dream, with the youngster now hoping to make his international debut during the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series in Harare from July 23 to 26,…
India’s HS Prannoy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)( India endured a disappointing start at the China Masters badminton tournament as Devika Sihag and HS Prannoy were knocked out in the opening round on Tuesday. While Devika pushed her opponent to three games, Prannoy suffered a straight-game defeat to bow out early.Thailand Open champion Devika Sihag showed plenty…