Afghanistan survived a late charge from Asif Khan to edge past the United Arab Emirates by just four runs in a nerve-jangling finish to the sixth match of the UAE Tri-Series in Sharjah on Friday, September 5, 2025. The victory marked Afghanistan’s third straight win, continuing their turnaround after a losing start against Pakistan. Asked…
Shoaib Bashir celebrates dismissing Mohammed Siraj (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) India’s gut-wrenching 22-run loss to England at Lord’s on Monday has reopened the debate around the absence of Virat Kohli from the Test setup. Chasing a modest target of 193, the visitors crumbled to 170 all out despite a heroic, unbeaten 61 from Ravindra…
Centrist Rafal Trzaskowski is narrowly leading nationalist Karol Nawrocki in Poland’s presidential race as the official results are still awaited. The exit polls projected the Polish centrist presidential candidate has the upper hand over the nationalist opponent. Rafal Trzaskowski, however, declared victory in Poland’s presidential election on Sunday. “We won,” Trzaskowski told his cheering supporters…
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski scores the goal. (AP Photo) Barcelona climbed to the summit of the La Liga standings after securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano at home, with Robert Lewandowski converting a penalty kick.Following recent setbacks by both Madrid clubs, who drew 1-1 whilst playing with reduced squads on Saturday, Barcelona capitalised on…
In response to the contentious run-out decisions that influenced her side’s narrow defeat to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards expressed difficulty in accepting such crucial determinations that impact match results. During Saturday’s WPL match, three disputed run-out decisions generated discussions regarding LED stump rule interpretations.Third official Gayathri Venugopalan declared three DC players —…
Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden ILT20 title with a four-wicket victory over the Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Capitals secured the championship prize of USD 700,000, while the Vipers settled for USD 300,000 after falling short in the final over of a tense chase.Despite the defeat, stand-in Vipers captain…
Mark Adair’s all-round brilliance left fans and commentators eagerly anticipating his future performances. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s Mark Adair delivered a sensational all-round performance on his debut for Gulf Giants in the International League T20 (ILT20) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Despite his heroics, the Giants fell short in a nail-biting…
Federal Reserve officials cut interest rates as expected last month. But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec. 17-18 meeting, released on Wednesday, showed that most Fed officials…
A private jet carrying Washington’s Gonzaga University men’s basketball team narrowly averted a collision at Los Angeles International Airport as an air traffic controller intervened swiftly. The officer could be heard ordering, “stop, stop, stop” as the team’s jet came dangerously close to crossing the runway of another aircraft that was taking off. The Federal…