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…

FIFA World Cup 2026. Image via: Getty Images New Delhi: At a time when India’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup is dominating social media timelines once again, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. — the broadcaster of the tournament in India — has committed to contributing a 15 percent of the revenue it earns from…

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya suffered a fresh setback at the BCCI Centre of Excellence this week when a quadricep strain ruled him out of the upcoming ODIs against Afghanistan. After a week of high-intensity training and match simulation drills, the all-rounder was gearing up for a return to the format since…

South Korea’s Lee Kang-in reacts with teammates after defeating Czechia during their World Cup Group A soccer match in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo) South Korea produced a brilliant second-half comeback to register a thrilling win over Czechia in their group A opener on Friday. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu grabbed the…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony and tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. Football’s biggest event returns with a historic edition that will redefine the World Cup. For the first time, 48 teams will compete for the trophy, while…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes were on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again when he walked out to open the batting for India A in their crucial Tri-Nation A Series clash against Afghanistan A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.The innings began with plenty of drama as Sooryavanshi found…

Virat Kohli enjoys family time with son Akaay Virat Kohli may be away from the cricket field, but the former India captain is making the most of his time with family as he continues his recovery from injury. A fresh set of viral photographs has given fans a glimpse into Kohli‘s life away from the…

Navneet Kaur (File photo) The Indian women’s hockey team came from two goals down to defeat the USA 3-2 in its opening Pool A match of the FIH Nations Cup in Auckland on Monday.Deepika scored twice for India, while Navneet Kaur added the third goal. Ashley Sessa and Madeleine Zimmer scored for the USA. The…

Nikhil Chaudhary, an India-born cricketer, has achieved a historic feat by being selected for Australia’s T20I team.(Photo/IANS) During this year’s IPL, 30 year-old Nikhil Chaudhary was travelling with Delhi Capitals as a net bowler, with an outside chance of landing a contract. He took a few days off to visit his family and childhood coach…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s jaw-dropping 776-run season in IPL 2026 has captured the attention of not just the Indian selectors, who have named him in the squads for the Ireland and England T20Is, but also former players. Sachin Tendulkar has repeatedly praised the teenager. Ex-South Africa seamer Dale Steyn was…