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A dejected Sahal Abdul Samad (in blue) after India lost to Singapore in their Asian Cup qualifier in Fatorda, Goa. (Times of India) India failed to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after going down 1-2 to Singapore who rallied to humble the hosts with a brace from Korea-born attacking mid-fielder Song Ui-young in…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has shared his insights on whether Indian cricket veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could feature in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, while also commenting on Shubman Gill‘s captaincy future. Bishop emphasized that the veterans’ participation…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane (X) England secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 5-0 victory over Latvia, while Portugal’s qualification was delayed after a 2-2 draw with Hungary on Tuesday. The matches were marked by notable performances from Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo, while pro-Palestinian demonstrations preceded Italy’s crucial win…
A general view of the covers being removed after rain stops play (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) A Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to continuous rain on Tuesday. Sri Lanka had posted a strong total of 258-6, highlighted by Nilakshika de Silva’s tournament-fastest fifty.The rain during…
World Chess Champion D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) World champion D Gukesh leads the field as the top seed in the upcoming FIDE World Cup in Goa, which runs from October 30 to November 27. Fellow Indian players Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa are seeded second and third, respectively. Denmark’s Anish Giri holds…
At the US Chess Championship, the chief arbiter held an umbrella to shield Wesley So from the sun. In comparison, the nationals in India were marred by organisational chaos. NEW DELHI: “Honestly, it made me feel like I was the president of a small country,” quipped 22-year-old American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann after his opening-round…
Margao: At the pre-match media interaction, India coach Khalid Jamil used the word “positive” five times, not surprising given his known approach to games. But, quite uncharacteristically, he referenced activating an “attacking mode” right from the start three times. That’s probably the biggest cue of what to expect from India when they face Singapore in…
Fans celebrate in the stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (AP) Cape Verde, a small island nation of 550,000 people, made history on Monday by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. They…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, center, listens to teammate Smriti Mandhana (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Visakhapatnam: Seven-time champions Australia exposed the chinks in India’s armour during their three-wicket win over the hosts in the women’s World Cup match at the ACA-VDCA Stadium on Sunday. India’s lack of a sixth bowling option was thoroughly exploited by the Australians…
Nadine de Klerk once again showcased her composure under pressure, guiding South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Nadine de Klerk once again showcased her composure under pressure, guiding South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup on Monday. Chasing 233, the Proteas…
