'Genie' Bumrah: India's yorker king who carries a billion hopes

With his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Jasprit Bumrah is India's main weapon as they hunt for their third T20 World Cup title on Sunday, and he will carry the hopes of a billion-plus fans in the cricket-obsessed country.
6 March 2026, 20:16 PM

North Korea, China power into Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals

North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, joining South Korea and hosts Australia in the last eight.
6 March 2026, 19:03 PM

Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final

The 31-year-old Samson has been in and out of the Indian team and played just one group match against Namibia, when Abhishek Sharma was out with illness.
6 March 2026, 14:01 PM

‘A real footballing lesson’: Butler on Bangladesh’s heavy loss to North Korea

“We played an absolutely fantastic team today, probably one of the best, if not the best, in Asian football," said the Bangladesh coach.
6 March 2026, 13:39 PM

Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook

The 22-year-old Bethell came of age in the Ashes in Australia, scoring his maiden Test century in the Sydney Test.
6 March 2026, 11:59 AM

North Korea prove too strong for Bangladesh

Bangladesh struggled to replicate the proactive approach they had shown against China in their opening game.
6 March 2026, 10:20 AM

The first World Cup final: Two footballs, 300 bayonets and a death threat

The final of the first FIFA World Cup was not just a match—it was a nerve-wracking battle between two neighboring rivals: Uruguay and Argentina. Held at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, on July 30, 1930, that match remains etched in the annals of football history.
6 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Resurgence in red

There is a difference between facing an established champion and confronting a wounded giant hungry to reclaim lost ground.
6 March 2026, 00:30 AM

India edge England in run-fest semifinal

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105.
5 March 2026, 23:41 PM

When Allen clicks, even the best crumble

On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced an innings that showcased just how destructive the right-hander can be on his day. A closer look at his career, however, shows that such days have not been very common for the opener.
5 March 2026, 23:30 PM

Spirited Bangladesh dare to defy North Korea

After going toe to toe against defending champions China in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 opener, Bangladesh are set to face another tournament favourites in North Korea in their second Group B match at the Western Sydney Stadium in Australia today, eyeing another bold showing.
5 March 2026, 22:30 PM

India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semifinal

Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 off 42 balls laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday.
5 March 2026, 21:56 PM

South Africa won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit, says Markram

Given their form going into Wednesday's T20 World Cup semifinal, South Africa expected to compete better against New Zealand but are philosophical about their nine-wicket defeat in a format where momentum can swing quickly.
5 March 2026, 16:45 PM

Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry's whirlwind journey

New Zealand's Matt Henry played a doting father to his new-born son back home and returned to help his team reach the T20 World Cup final, all in a space of five days.
5 March 2026, 16:00 PM

Semifinal hero Allen says NZ confidence high for final

Semifinal hero Finn Allen said New Zealand's thumping win over South Africa was a "huge confidence booster" ahead of going for their maiden T20 World Cup title in Sunday's final.
5 March 2026, 14:09 PM

History beckons India as England seek ‘perfect game’

India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title, face an England side hoping to play a “perfect game” in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today.
5 March 2026, 08:30 AM

No choke but 'walloping', South Africa coach says of T20 flop

2024 runners-up South Africa were unbeaten going into the knockout match in Kolkata.
5 March 2026, 00:59 AM

Roberto Baggio: The man who died standing

He was not weeping. His head was not dramatically bowed. His body did not collapse. Yet around him unfolded one of football’s most poetic tragedies. At its centre stood Roberto Baggio.
5 March 2026, 00:30 AM

Allen blitz leads New Zealand to crushing win over S Africa and T20 WC final

Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls as New Zealand romped to their target in only 12.5 overs.
4 March 2026, 22:56 PM

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
4 March 2026, 21:47 PM