Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker has been left in awe of the anticipation surrounding India’s 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the upcoming T20I series, calling his rise “pretty incredible” for the modern professional era.“It’s pretty incredible for them to have a 15-year-old on their team,” Tucker said in…
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, first Test Day 1 Live Score: West Indies won the toss and opted to field first in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Vivian Richards Stadium, anticipating early assistance for their pace attack on a grass-covered surface. The hosts named a four-pronged fast-bowling unit comprising Alzarri Joseph, Shamar…
Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A stamped their authority on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, finishing in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle on Thursday.Opting to bat first, the visitors were powered by a fluent century from Sai Sudharsan, who crafted a composed 132…
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged Brazil fans not to get carried away after the team’s 3-0 win over Scotland in the FIFA World Cup, a match that also marked the return of Neymar and another strong performance from Vinícius Júnior.After opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil have followed it up with…
The FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo) As the group stage of the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stretch, attention is turning to one of the tournament’s most intriguing qualification battles — the race among third-placed teams for a spot in the Round of 32.For the first time in World Cup history,…
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) celebrates after the World Cup Group A football match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Guillermo Ochoa has entered an exclusive list in FIFA World Cup history, becoming only the third player after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to be named in six…
(Pic credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: For much of this week, moving between the courts inside Singapore’s OCBC Arena for the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026 has almost become an exercise in repetition.A Japanese school wins comfortably. A Chinese side follows with another convincing performance. Australia imposes itself physically. South Korea plays…
France, Argentina and Norway book their spots The FIFA World Cup 2026 is inching closer to its Round of 32 knockout stage, and as the tournament progresses, the list of qualified teams continues to expand. Fifteen days into the competition, 12 teams have already secured their places in the knockout rounds.Let’s have a look at…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by reaching two of the most exclusive milestones in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland….
Is Cricket more global than Football? (Designed by Mukesh Sharma/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: There is an exhausting rhythm to summer in the sub-continent. The heat hits you like a wall the moment you step outside, and, more often than not, survival dictates a quick shelter to the nearest roadside stall for a glass of ice-cold “nimbu…