Kylian Mbappe’s broken nose remains a major concern for France as they head to the European Championship semi-finals, even if the France captain says he is not too bothered by his indifferent form. The importance of Mbappe to the French cause cannot be underestimated but an anonymous performance in Hamburg against Portugal in their quarter-final…
‘The kids’ Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams Jr. were off the pitch. The skipper and lead striker Alvaro Morata was taken out, too. Spain’s tactic had backfired and the 1-0 lead was let slip against Germany, leaving the Euro 2024 quarterfinal on a knife’s edge. A familiar story beckoned for la Roja. The previous three major…
NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri launched a scathing attack on Michael Vaughan after the former England captain criticised the scheduling of the T20 World Cup and suggested that it favoured India.Vaughan expressed strong disapproval regarding the tournament’s schedule, particularly in the aftermath of Afghanistan’s heavy defeat against South Africa in the semifinal match.He…
Joint-record time champion Uruguay will clash against Brazil in a Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (Sunday in IST). Argentinian referee Dario Herrera will be officiating the match proceedings on the pitch. Herrera made his debut as a league referee back in 2013 and he became…
There’s no time and place for complacency in T20 cricket. India cannot and should not have sat back after a dominant showing against South Africa thus far in the multi-format tour where it swept the ODIs 3-0 and sealed a Test triumph by 10 wickets. Lapses aplenty in the field and allowing the opponent to…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan had a disastrous T20 World Cup campaign as they faced an early elimination after two back-to-back group-stage defeats at the hands of the USA and India, respectively. Despite scoring 122 runs in four games, Azam has had to face severe criticism due to his moderate strike rate of just 101.66.Speaking to Cricket…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday announced a 23-member senior women’s squad for the two friendly matches against Myanmar to be played in Yangon on July 9 and 12. The goalkeeping department comprises Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Maibam Linthoingambi Devi while Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi, Sanju, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi…
Joint-record time champion Uruguay will clash against Brazil in a Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (Sunday in IST). The South American heavyweights have faced each other multiple over time, with the last meeting coming on October 17, 2023, where Uruguay beat Brazil 2-0 in FIFA…
India vs Zimbabwe Live Score: World champions India will usher in a new era as they take on Zimbabwe in a five-match Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club starting Saturday. Shubman Gill will lead India for the first time, with senior players rested in the aftermath of joyous celebrations of winning the T20 World…
PREVIEW Joint-record time champion Uruguay will clash against Brazil in a Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (Sunday in IST). Brazil’s teenage prodigy Endrick will replace Vinicius Jr, who is suspended for accumulating yellow cards. Brazil coach Dorival Junior added he did not want the Uruguay…
