Lionel Messi was named in Argentina’s preliminary squad for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the Argentine Football Association announced on Thursday. The 37-year-old forward returns to international duty after missing the March doubleheader due to an adductor injury. Despite his absence, Argentina secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup…
Chennai: England’s Harry Brook addresses a press conference ahead of the second T20 cricket match between India and England, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)( Earlier this year, during the India vs England ODI series, the then England captain Jos Buttler said that the 50-over format has been pushed to its margin…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a bizarre step in the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers 2025. On Saturday, May 10, the UAE retired out their entire team in their clash against Qatar at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok. After opting to bat first, UAE made a stupendous start courtesy of their…
Another competitive fixture, yet again, and India’s inability to find the net came back to haunt them as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Bangladesh in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Third Round clash in Shillong on March 25. India head coach Manolo Marquez saw his set-piece-dependent tactics fail to deliver once…
Indian basketball (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India demonstrated utter resilience in the closing stages of their match against Bahrain, clinching an 81-77 victory in Group H. This win, alongside their previous triumph over Iraq, ensured India’s advancement to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, as confirmed by the Basketball Federation of India. Additionally, this success has…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Argentina’s footballing maestro Lionel Messi will not feature in the national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil, as announced by coach Lionel Scaloni on Monday. The 37-year-old was absent from the 25-man squad, raising questions among fans and media alike. Despite speculation, the Argentine Football Association (AFA)…
Pakistan flag (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan has been confirmed as the host nation for the upcoming Women’s 50-overs World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to take place later this month. This multi-team event will feature six participating teams: Pakistan, Scotland, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the West Indies.According to an official from the Pakistan Cricket Board…