Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the upcoming Doha Diamond League meeting on June 19 as he continues to recover from a back injury while training in Switzerland.The two-time Olympic medallist, who claimed gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the Paris Olympics in…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) Former India captain Virat Kohli paid an emotional tribute to Kane Williamson after the New Zealand batting great announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday.Williamson’s decision brought the curtain down on a remarkable international career spanning 16 years, during which he established himself as one of…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand great Kane Williamson on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on one of the most distinguished careers in the country’s cricketing history.The 35-year-old’s decision marks the end of an era for New Zealand cricket, with Williamson stepping away from all international formats…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (AP/PTI) Kane Williamson‘s retirement from international cricket has reignited discussion around one of Test cricket’s most exclusive milestones: 10,000 runs.The New Zealand great brought the curtain down on a remarkable 16-year international career with 9,515 Test runs to his name, leaving him just 485 runs short of joining the elite…
India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Shubman Gill still has work to do as India’s ODI captain, despite enjoying considerable success with the bat. Ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, Chopra reflected on Gill’s record as leader in the 50-over format and suggested that…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s jaw-dropping 776-run season in IPL 2026 has captured the attention of not just the Indian selectors, who have named him in the squads for the Ireland and England T20Is, but also former players. Sachin Tendulkar has repeatedly praised the teenager. Ex-South Africa seamer Dale Steyn was…
Mehidy Hasan Miraz getting treatment after he was hit by a bouncer on the side of his helmet. (X Photo) Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was taken to hospital for observation after suffering a concussion during his side’s memorable ODI series-clinching victory over Australia in Dhaka on Thursday.The all-rounder, who played through visible discomfort to…
File Pic: Jaspal Rana with Manu Bhaker after historic double bronze-medal feat at the Paris Olympics. (PTI Photo) Indian shooting lost one of its finest pistol shooters on Friday. Jaspal Rana, an Asian Games gold medallist and winner of multiple international events who later transformed Indian shooting as a coach, breathed his last at a…
Ireland host Team India for a two-match T20I series later this month. Cricket Ireland has issued an official statement after days of unrest and violence in Belfast, with the governing body closely monitoring the situation ahead of India’s two-match T20I series in the city later this month.The disturbances erupted following a knife attack earlier this…
