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Uncapped spinner named as Australia sweat on Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green

Sydney/UNI: Australia have named an 18-member group for the Border-Gavaskar series in India, including 22-year-old Todd Murphy as they anxiously wait on the fitness of Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green.

Sreeja, Manika and Sharath qualify in singles for WTTC finals

New Delhi/UNI: Sreeja Akula, who made a name for herself with sterling performances in last year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, made several heads turn when she beat World No. 21 Chen Szu-Yu of Chinese Taipei 4-3 (11-2, 5-11, 2-11, 5-11, 13-11, 11-9, 11-8) in the Round of the Asian WTTC Continental Stage 2023 tournament at the Lusail Sports Complex 16 in Doha to qualify for the singles events of the Durban World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) finals from May 20.

Virat Kohli's hammers 45th century as India beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in first ODI

Guwahati: India's top order including Virat Kohli blazed a trail as the hosts won by 67 runs against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

Uncapped spinner named as Australia sweat on Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green

Sydney/UNI: Australia have named an 18-member group for the Border-Gavaskar series in India, including 22-year-old Todd Murphy as they anxiously wait on the fitness of Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green.

Sreeja, Manika and Sharath qualify in singles for WTTC finals

New Delhi/UNI: Sreeja Akula, who made a name for herself with sterling performances in last year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, made several heads turn when she beat World No. 21 Chen Szu-Yu of Chinese Taipei 4-3 (11-2, 5-11, 2-11, 5-11, 13-11, 11-9, 11-8) in the Round of the Asian WTTC Continental Stage 2023 tournament at the Lusail Sports Complex 16 in Doha to qualify for the singles events of the Durban World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) finals from May 20.

Russia may participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup by joining AFC

Moscow/UNI: The international football federation (FIFA) will not prevent Russia from participating in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers if Moscow joins the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Russian media reported.

Mbappe's hat trick goes in vain as Lionel Messi-led Argentina lift World Cup

Lusail: After a drought for 36 years, Argentina tasted their World Cup glory with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over defending champions France in an all-time remarkable final.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi clinches Golden Ball award

Doha: Argentina's World Cup hero Lionel Messi won the  best player award while French star  Kylian Mbappe clinched the  Golden Boot award after a thrilling final played between the two nations in Qatar on Sunday.

Messi deserved World Cup win: Pele

Sao Paulo: Brazilian football legend Pele on Sunday congratulated Argentinian skipper Lionel Messi over World Cup victory and said he deserved it.

'We did it!': Lionel Messi pens emotional note after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

Football icon Lionel Messi has penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram after his Argentina became the world champions for the third time beating France in a penalty shootout 4-2 in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

'Proud of you': French President Emmanuel Macron cheers up team after World Cup defeat

French President Emmanuel Macron played the role of a statesman cheering his national football team after their hope to win the second consecutive FIFA World Cup was dashed by Argentina in the final on Sunday.

Pat Cummins returns to Australian squad for SA Test series

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.

Morocco protests to FIFA over semi final referee

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.

Chattogram Test against Bangladesh: Advantage India as Pujara, Shubman crack tons

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

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

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.

Chattogram Test against Bangladesh: Advantage India as Pujara, Shubman crack tons

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.

Lionel Messi, Alvarez team up to help Argentina defeat Croatia by 3-0 to cruise to World Cup final

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.

Lionel Messi says World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina

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.

Ex-England cricketer Andrew Flintoff injured after car crash during 'Top Gear' shooting

London: Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff was injured while filming for popular  BBC television show "Top Gear".

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi hails Argentina coaching staff after reaching final

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.

IPL 2023 auction: Three all-rounders on every teams' wishlist

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.

Qatar World Cup: Brazil sail into last 16 by beating Switzerland 1-0

Doha: Casemiro struck a stunning goal to give Brazil an entry into the last 16 after beating Switzerland 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup here on Monday.

World Cup: Ghana beat South Korea 3-2

Doha: Mohammed Kudus scored twice to help Ghana grab a thrilling 3-2 World Cup win over South Korea on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Fernandes' double strike takes Portugal to last-16

Lusail: Bruno Fernandes struck a second-half double for Portugal to avenge their 2018 defeat by Uruguay in the Group H match to join heavyweight duo France and Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal coach Santos satisfied with his team's performance

Lusail/UNI: Portugal coach Fernando Santos celebrated his side's passage into the last 16 of the World Cup following their 2-0 win in the Lusail Stadium.

An unusual MS Dhoni with dance moves with Hardik Pandya, others wins internet

In a surprise, India's cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who usually prefers to keep himself in low profile, danced to various Bollywood numbers with his former colleagues from the national squad at a birthday party in Dubai.

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'It's a pity,' says Spain coach Enrique after denied a win by Germany

Al Khor/UNI: Spain coach Luis Enrique admitted he was frustrated at seeing a late equaliser against Germany in their Group E match at the FIFA World Cup.

Morocco shock Belgium for first World Cup win in 24 years

Doha: Morocco pulled off another World Cup upset on Sunday as the African side snatched their first victory in 24 years at the tournament with a 2-0 win over Belgium.

Fullkrug strike keeps Germany's World Cup hopes alive

Al Khor: Substitute Niclas Fullkrug reignited Germany’s World Cup challenge with a scorching late equalising strike to claim a precious point against Spain at a rapt Al Bayt Stadium.