Babar Azam of Pakistan (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Babar Azam along with 10 other players, has been summoned for a red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The camp is scheduled to begin on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming home Test series against South Africa.The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday…
India Grand Master (GM) Divya Deshmukh says she won’t mind losing all 11 games in the ongoing FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand as long as she is learning.Divya was handed a defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, who helped her win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, in the opening round. But the 19-year-old bounced…
Rajgir: India’s players celebrate a goal during a Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Malaysia, in Rajgir, Bihar. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) (PTI09_04_2025_000423A) Rajgir: The Indian men’s hockey team is just a step away from making it to the Asia Cup final, and standing in front of them is none other than China….
Afghanistan vs UAE (Photo by @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan secured a thrilling four-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in the T20 tri-series on Friday.In the final over, UAE required 17 runs for their first win in four matches. Asif Khan brought the target down to five runs from three balls, but Fareed Ahmad‘s composed…
Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova (Getty Images) New York: The US Open final promises high-voltage drama as Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova face off for one of the biggest prizes in tennis, a staggering $5 million. The defending champion’s serve will be tested by the season’s fiercest return game. Anisimova’s head-to-head record against two of…
GM Abhimanyu Puranik won vs GM Divya Deshmukh with the black pieces (Photos by FIDE and Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Barely a month has slipped by since the city of Batumi stood guard to the saga of 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, who entered the fray as an International Master (IM), seeded 15th, yet stormed through the…
Naomi Osaka (Photos by AP) Naomi Osaka had planned to create a final Labubu plush toy resembling herself for the U.S. Open. Her semifinal loss prevented this plan from becoming reality.“Oh, don’t make me cry, man,” the four-time Grand Slam champion said during her press conference early Friday morning after her 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3),…
German players stand on the pitch after losing the World Cup Group A qualifying match against Slovakia (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year’s finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in…
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured places at the 2026 World Cup in the next-to-last round of South American qualifiers. The Uruguayans and Colombians had 3-0 wins Thursday, and the Paraguayans had a scoreless draw to advance to the global tournament along with already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador. “It’s a good way to qualify. The…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Lionel Messi has indicated he may not participate in defending Argentina’s World Cup title in 2026. The 38-year-old Argentine star acknowledges that age could be a determining factor in his decision, which will ultimately depend on his physical condition.In his final home World Cup qualifying match, Messi showcased his exceptional skills…
