Bangladesh midfielder Hamza Choudhury made his international debut for the Bengal Tigers in March against India in an AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier, which ended in a goalless draw. In June, the 27-year-old player scored his first international goal for Bangladesh during a 2-0 win over Bhutan in a friendly. Now, with the next international…
The Queens Hotel is listed as a minute’s stroll from the Leeds railway station, in the heart of the city centre. It’s the Indian team’s abode for the duration of its stay ahead of and during the first Test against England, starting on Friday. Long-term employees of the hotel insist that the throng of people…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant is looking to add more firepower to its arsenal and is in the advanced stages of negotiations with Brazilian forward Robson Robinho. The 29-year-old, who has previously played in the Brazilian Serie A (Brazil’s top flight), is currently with EC Água Santa (SP), a São Paulo-based club playing in the region’s…
Headingley is one of England’s storied venues, with the Ian Botham Test from the 1981 Ashes, India’s memorable win in 2002 and Ben Stokes’ stupendous effort from 2019 coming immediately to mind. On Thursday, ahead of the first Test versus India, England skipper Stokes hoped for another blockbuster contest. “Headingley is generally the best overall…
As India begins a fresh chapter in Test cricket, newly appointed captain Shubman Gill addressed the media ahead of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, set to begin on June 20, 2025. Speaking with composure and clarity, Gill provided insights into the team’s mindset, his leadership philosophy, and India’s approach in the post-Kohli-Rohit…
Spain’s King Felipe VI on Thursday granted tennis great Rafael Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess, according to a royal household statement. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion who retired last year, was among six individuals honoured as part of celebrations marking the monarch’s 10th anniversary…
Javier Mascherano has gone with a strong attack, starting Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, despite reports coming earlier that Messi might not start after a slight injury concern after the Al Ahly match, which finished in a goalless draw. FC Porto, withSamuel Omorodion leading the attack, will fancy its chances against Messi and Co. Source…
Prem Kumar, second from right, picked up three wickets to restrict Spartans. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN Chepauk Super Gillies stormed into the playoffs with a commanding six-wicket victory over SKM Salem Spartans in the final league match of the Salem-leg of the TNPL at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground on Thursday. Super Gillies…
The Canadian Soccer Association and head coach Jesse Marsch are under investigation by CONCACAF over claims of rules violations and the use of offensive language during Canada’s 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras on Tuesday. Marsch wasn’t even on the sidelines for the game since he was serving a two-game suspension for receiving a red…
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly was suspended with around 30 minutes of play left at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday (Thursday according to IST). FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INTER MIAMI VS FC PORTO MATCH The reason the match was halted after an hour’s play was…
India has failed to win a Test series in England since 2007—when Rahul Dravid’s men pipped the hosts 1-0 in a three-match rubber. Following that series win—India’s third in England and first since 1986—the visitors lost three series in a row (2011, 2014, 2018) in the Old Blighty. They came close to snapping that losing…
Home team Seattle Sounders will host Spain’s Atletico Madrid in a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match on Thursday at the Lumen Field in Seattle. Both teams are placed alongside France’s Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil’s Botafogo in Group B. After matchday 1, PSG and Botafogo occupy the first two places in the standings….
The Premier League has imposed a fine of over one million pounds on Manchester City for breaching the rules around delayed kickoffs and restarts nine times last season, England’s top-flight league said on Thursday. The fine comes a year after City paid two million pounds ($2.56 million) to the league for breaching the same game-delay…
Williams team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract, the former Formula One world champions said on Thursday. Vowles, 45, joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023 and has helped turn around their fortunes with the British-based team fifth overall after 10 of 24 races. Williams, who gave no details about the contract, have…
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The name of the Pataudi Trophy was initially planned to be changed to the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy (Image via X/@cricketmoodcom & WisdenCricket) NEW DELHI: The Pataudi legacy will continue to be part of the storied India-England cricket rivalry, with the winning captain of the upcoming five-Test series set to receive a medal named in honour of…
