Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Coco Gauff (R) are two of the contenders to lift the French Open title. (Getty Images/AP) For many years, the French Open had a predictability attached to it. For better or for worse, Rafael Nadalin the men’s field and Iga Swiatek in the women’s field were the safe bets. Both had…
We’re into the defining stretch of the 2024-25 season, with trophies to be won, European spots up for grabs and relegations to be avoided. All of Europe’s domestic leagues and UEFA’s three club competitions are nearing completion, which not only prompts conversation about the end-of-year awards but the next Ballon d’Or too. At its roots,…
Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur (WPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals are set to face off in the Women’s Premier League final on Saturday, with Mumbai entering as favourites thanks to standout performances from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews. Sciver-Brunt leads the batting charts with 493 runs and 9 wickets, while Matthews…
NEW DELHI: In Sunday’s Champions Trophy summit matchup against New Zealand, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has selected India as the favorite, but he has noted that the advantage will be negligible because the Black Caps are a strong team. With an all-win record, India advanced to the final after defeating Australia in the…
The India vs New Zealand final for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday may turn into a cat-and-mouse affair as both the teams try to outwit each other in a battle of equals despite India’s unbeaten run, which includes a victory over the Kiwis as well during the group stage of the tournament.The…
Sunil Gavaskar feels that India will go in as the favourites against Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. India made it 3 out of 3 in Dubai with an impressive win against New Zealand on Sunday, February 2. The spin attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy, came to the party as…
“India-Pakistan has a long history. It’s an exciting contest when these two teams play. Everyone enjoys watching it. If so many people are happy to watch the match, then who are we to say that it is underhyped or overhyped?” India vice-captain Shubman Gill said when asked if the mother of all battles had lost…
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025; India enter the Champions Trophy with impressive momentum, following their dominant performance against England in recent white-ball series. The home team secured a dominating 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series that concluded recently. The Indian squad demonstrated their superiority in the preceding five-match T20I series against England…
Time to make up for past heartbreaksDUBAI: At your hotel, the waiter, hailing from Bangladesh, requests you for a match ticket. Another request comes in the moment you hop into the cab, as the driver also happens to be from Bangladesh.The outfield at the state-of-the-art Dubai International Cricket Stadium looks even more lush green, while…