FIFA WC: Argentina rope in Senesi as replacement for Balerdi ahead of World Cup opener

Balerdi's calf injury led to him being dropped from the defending champions' 26-man-strong roster for the marquee event, as per Reuters.

“In the future, we should be expected to beat teams like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on a regular basis” – Graeme West

Ireland will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Scotland in Manchester on June 13. The side heads into the mega event with plenty of confidence after a string of encouraging performances. They defeated West Indies and Pakistan in the recent home tri-series, pushed South Africa close despite en…

Shock for Japan as captain Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup squad and retires from international football after injury blow

Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football after failing to recover from a persistent foot injury. The Liverpool midfielder ends an 11-year international career with 73 appearances, having captained Japan in recent years. His absence leaves a major lead…

FIFA WC: Some interesting stats, figures from Mexico-South Africa tournament opener

The match saw three red cards being shown, two to South Africa and one to Mexico, with fierce tackles, arguments with the referee and body contacts being in plenty. The three red cards are most in a World Cup opener, as per ESPN. For the first time since the 2006 edition in Germany, a team got two red cards in a WC ma…

“It is a good team with players having trained in Netherlands”: Germany’s Schlotterbeck on FIFA WC opener vs Curacao

The four-time champions, Germany, will be starting their bid for a record-equalling fifth World Cup title and their first WC in 12 years, against debutants Curacuo on Sunday. Curacao, as per Reuters, is a self-governing part of the Netherlands and has a population of just over 1,50,000. It is the smallest country to h…

Japan skipper Endo ruled out of FIFA WC due to injury, retires from international football

Just three days before their opening clash against the Netherlands, the Japanese team director Masakuni Yamamoto confirmed that Endo, who led his team to the World Cup, is yet to recover from a foot injury that required a surgery back in February. The 33-year-old midfielder, playing for English football giants Liverpo…

Quiñones Into the History Books as Ten-Man Mexico Beat Nine-Man South Africa in World Cup Opener

Julián Quiñones opened the scoring on the tournament’s first day to give Mexico the perfect start against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The striker, who arrived at the World Cup in red-hot form after winning the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot with 33 goals in 31 games for Al Qadsiah, took just [...] The post …

FIFA World Cup: Quinones, Jimenez shine as Mexico start campaign with 2-0 win over South Africa

The match was highly intense, with three red cards shown. This is their 22nd successive win across all competitions against African teams, with their last loss dating back to the same opposition back in the 2005 Gold Cup. This was the 20th WC match at the iconic Azteca, more than any stadium in the tournament's histor…

Mexico 2-0 South Africa, FIFA World Cup 2026: El Tri cruise past Bafana Bafana with goals from Quinenos and Jimenez

Julian Quinenos' goal in the 9th minute and Raul Jimenez's clinical finish in the 67th sealed the deal for Mexico in a match which produced a total of three red cards

Shreyas Iyer secures a luxury Worli apartment for Rs 7.14 crore lease

Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has rented a premium 3,875 sq. ft. residence in Mumbai’s iconic Artesia tower, locking in a high-value three-year deal in Worli.

Sindarov Defies Expectations, Leads FIDE Candidates 2026 with 6 Points

Carlsen doubted him, Anand backed him: Sindarov leads Fide Candidates 2026 as prediction goes viral Javokhir Sindarov, a 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster, has taken the chess world by storm, leading the FIDE Candidates 2026 standings with 6 points out of 7 a

IPL 2026 Points Table: Latest Standings and Team Rankings

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Cricket's Live Magic: Why Millions Can't Look Away

The Thrill of Live Cricket Cricket has a way of turning a quiet afternoon into a chorus of cheers, a collective gasp, and a sudden burst of celebration. When a match is beamed into a living room or projected on a stadium screen, the sound of the ball hitt

IPL 2026 Season: Record-Breaking Stats and Star Performers

How the Numbers Are Gathered The IPL’s official portal now works like a high‑tech diary of every ball bowled, every run scored and every wicket taken. Sensors in the stadiums, GPS chips in the players’ gear and sophisticated video‑analysis software combin

Tata IPL 2026: Record Scores and New Heroes Emerge

The floodlights are still cooling at venues stretching from Guwahati to Chennai, yet the numbers already feel incandescent. Three match days into the 2026 Tata Indian Premier League, scoreboards have been asked to work overtime.

Rajasthan Royals Beat Mumbai Indians by 27 Runs in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals Secure Convincing 27-Run Victory Over Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals dominated Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 7, 2026, at Guwahati, securing a 27-run victory in a rain-reduced match.

Rashid Khan: Miller Turning Down 16th-Over Single Likely Cost His Team the Match and a Playoff Spot

Rashid Khan: One rejected single cost Miller’s side the chance to stretch the game Rashid Khan said the night was still winnable for David Miller until the South African turned down a sharp single in the 16th over.

Stephen Fleming Declares the Traditional Finisher Extinct in T20s New Era

The Evolution of T20 Cricket: Stephen Fleming Insights Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming is known for speaking his mind. After a recent loss where his team scored an impressive 209 runs but still fell to Punjab Kings, Fleming reflected on the

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