FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish runners up
Dec 18, 2022, at 05:48 am
Doha/IBNS: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff of the World Cup on Saturday, leaving Qatar on a high note again performing beyond expectations.
India on threshold of winning first Test against Bangladesh
Dec 17, 2022, at 11:02 pm
Chattogram: India are on the threshold of winning the first Test match against Bangladesh, despite debutant Zakir Hasan getting his maiden century on Day 4 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Saturday.
Flu 'spreading' in France squad ahead of World Cup final against Argentina
Dec 17, 2022, at 03:23 pm
Doha: A virus continues to circulate in France's squad ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, forward Randal Kolo Muani said.
Spanish skipper Sergio Busquets retires from international football
Dec 17, 2022, at 02:55 pm
Barcelona: Spain captain and World Cup winning hero Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement from international football, ending an era in the glorious sporting history of the country.
Lionel Messi skips Argentina training ahead of World Cup final: Report
Dec 17, 2022, at 04:51 am
Doha/IBNS: While the entire world is waiting with bated breath to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against France on Sunday, the soccer superstar skipped training on Friday leaving his fans worried.
Chattogram Test against Bangladesh: Advantage India as Pujara, Shubman crack tons
Dec 16, 2022, at 11:56 pm
Chattogram: Scintillating centuries by Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara put India on an advantageous position after they declared their second innings at 258/2 with a lead of 512 runs on Day 3 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Friday.
Morocco protests to FIFA over semi final referee
Dec 16, 2022, at 09:00 pm
Rabat/UNI: The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has protested to FIFA over the performance of the Mexican referee Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos during Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between Morocco and France.
Pat Cummins returns to Australian squad for SA Test series
Dec 16, 2022, at 08:51 pm
Brisbane: Pacer Pat Cummins confirmed his return to Australia's XI for the first NRMA Insurance Test against South Africa at the Gabba where a pitch sporting a considerable tinge of green has both side's pacemen licking their lips.
First Test: India reduce Bangladesh to 133/8 at stumps on day 2
Dec 15, 2022, at 10:54 pm
Chattogram/IBNS: India reduced Bangladesh to 133/8 in the first innings at stumps on the second day of the inaugural Test here on Thursday.
Kane Williamson hands over New Zealand Test captaincy to Tim Southee
Dec 15, 2022, at 09:48 pm
Christchurch/UNI: New Zealand will see out the rest of their World Test Championship campaign with a new captain, with Kane Williamson handing over responsibilities to pace bowler Tim Southee.
First Test: India 404 in first innings against Bangladesh
Dec 15, 2022, at 06:58 pm
Chattogram/IBNS: A late fifty by all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin and a 40 by bowler Kuldeep Yadav powered India to score 404 in the first innings of the inaugural Test against Bangladesh here on Thursday.
FIFA World Cup 2022: France overwhelm spirited Morocco to set up final date with Argentina
Dec 15, 2022, at 04:19 pm
France on Wednesday overwhelmed an otherwise spirited Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final advancing to the final where Kylian Mbappe-starred team will meet the icon Lionel Messi's Argentina.
First Test against Bangladesh: Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas century stand bail India out of wood
Dec 14, 2022, at 11:48 pm
Chattogram: Cheteshwar Pujara and Shreyas Iyer's half centuries steadied India after an early wobble as India ended 278/6 on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Wednesday.
Marnus the magnificent: Labuschagne equals Kohli with career-high rating
Dec 14, 2022, at 10:37 pm
Dubai: In-form Australia star and newly-crowned No.1 Test batter in the world Marnus Labuschagne has added to his bulging resume by drawing level with India great Virat Kohli on the all-time list and bringing up a new career-high rating on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings.
Sunil Narine named as skipper of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Dec 14, 2022, at 08:51 pm
Abu Dhabi: West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine has been appointed as the skipper of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad.
IPL 2023 auction: Three all-rounders on every teams' wishlist
Dec 14, 2022, at 05:32 pm
Mumbai/UNI: India’s biggest sporting gala is not too far from the horizon and the buzz for the Indian Premier League begins this December with the player auctions.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi hails Argentina coaching staff after reaching final
Dec 14, 2022, at 05:03 pm
Lusial/UNI: Lionel Messi hailed Argentina's coaching staff for masterminding his team's 3-0 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup semifinal here on Wednesday.
Ex-England cricketer Andrew Flintoff injured after car crash during 'Top Gear' shooting
Dec 14, 2022, at 04:03 pm
London: Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff was injured while filming for popular BBC television show "Top Gear".
Lionel Messi says World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina
Dec 14, 2022, at 03:28 pm
Buenos Aires: Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi has confirmed that the final match of the World Cup is going to be his last game for the national side.
Lionel Messi, Alvarez team up to help Argentina defeat Croatia by 3-0 to cruise to World Cup final
Dec 14, 2022, at 03:06 pm
Lusail: Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez teamed up to defeat Croatia 3-0 as Argentina dominantly cruised to the final of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday.
TATA IPL 2023 Player Auction list announced, 405 players set to go under hammer on Dec 23
Dec 13, 2022, at 11:33 pm
New Delhi: The TATA IPL 2023 Player Auction list is out with a total of 405 cricketers set to go under the hammer in Kochi on Dec 23.
Rawalpindi pitch rated as 'below average'
Dec 13, 2022, at 10:09 pm
Dubai: Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees has rated the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch that was used for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between Pakistan and England as “below average” and the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
Adidas unveils official match ball of FIFA WC Finals
Dec 13, 2022, at 09:10 pm
Mumbai: Adidas revealed 'Al Hilm', the Official Match Ball for the semifinals and final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Rawalpindi pitch rated as 'below average'
Dec 13, 2022, at 08:27 pm
Dubai: Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees has rated the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch that was used for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between Pakistan and England as “below average” and the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
India aim to stay in World Test Championship race during Bangladesh Tests
Dec 13, 2022, at 07:42 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Stand-in India captain KL Rahul wants his side to play aggressive cricket in Bangladesh to ensure they stay in the race to qualify for next year's ICC World Test Championship final.
India women level T20I series 1-1 against Australia with Super Over win
Dec 12, 2022, at 07:24 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Stand-in Australia captain Alyssa Healy was in awe as a crowd in excess of 45,000 watched on as her side fell to a thrilling Super Over loss to India here on Sunday night.
You are for me the greatest of all time: Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ronaldo
Dec 12, 2022, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi: Former Indian captain Virat Kohli paid rich tributes to Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and said he is the 'greatest of all time'.
Australia complete West Indies sweep to close in on World Test Championship final
Dec 12, 2022, at 12:02 am
Adelaide: Australia have moved one step closer to cementing their spot at next year's ICC World Test Championship final with a dominant 419-run victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Adelaide on Sunday.
I'll have to live with penalty miss: England captain Harry Kane
Dec 11, 2022, at 06:14 pm
Al Khor: England captain Harry Kane accepted responsibility for his side's defeat in the quarterfinal of the World Cup against France.
FIFA WC: France edge out England 2-1 in dramatic QF
Dec 11, 2022, at 05:40 pm
Al Khor/UNI: Defending world champions France are through to the final four of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after a dramatic 2-1 win over England.