Full FIFA World Cup 2026 India guide After months of uncertainty surrounding the tournament’s Indian broadcast rights, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) has secured the media rights for both the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, ending FIFA’s lengthy search for a broadcaster in one of its biggest global markets. The agreement covers not only the…
Zverev sets up French Open semifinal clash with Mensik (Image: X) Alexander Zverev and Jakub Mensik booked their places in the semifinals of the 2026 French Open on Tuesday, setting up a fascinating last-four showdown between one of the tournament favorites and a rising star enjoying a breakthrough campaign.While Zverev continued his impressive run at…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut? When will the 15-year-old don the senior India jersey? Could he find a place in the squad for the upcoming T20Is against Ireland?Those questions have dominated discussions ever since the teenage batting sensation took the cricketing world by storm. Sooryavanshi…
India set for historic 12-match multi-format tour of New Zealand (Image: X) India will embark on a massive multi-format tour of New Zealand later this year, with the two sides set to contest five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches across five major centres in the country. According to New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the…
Australia levels the series (Image: X) Australia produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider.After being asked to bat first, Australia overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 231/9 in their…
NEW DELHI: Brazil’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 began with a special farewell ceremony as the five-time champions departed for the tournament on Monday.The Brazilian squad received a traditional send-off at Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, where their team aircraft was “baptised” before take-off. The team travelled aboard a Boeing 767-300ER…
Mohammed Siraj and Auqib Nabi (Image credit: Agencies) TimesofIndia.com in Chandigarh: The Indian team management is likely to make a final call on Mohammed Siraj‘s workload within the next 48 hours ahead of the one-off Afghanistan Test. If the 32-year-old is rested, Auqib Nabi will replace him in the squad.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that medical staff…
Mukul Choudhary (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: When Mukul Choudhary packed his bags and headed home after IPL 2026, he carried with him a deep sense of satisfaction. There was the joy of a memorable debut season, highlighted by his six-hitting blitz against Kolkata Knight Riders that helped Lucknow Super Giants pull off a stunning heist.There…
Democratic Republic of Congo (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. A planned pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile has been cancelled after health concerns prompted local authorities in Spain…
Jos Buttler (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans’ star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has revealed details of a frightening safety scare involving the team’s players and support staff after their IPL 2026 final defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31.The incident occurred while the Gujarat Titans contingent…