Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s performances, fitness and insatiable appetite for runs have left Indian selectors with little doubt over his place in the 2027 ODI World Cup plans, but former India wicketkeeper and selector Saba Karim believes Rohit Sharma still has plenty of work to do if he…
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska reacts after winning the semifinal tennis match against Russia’s Diana Shnaider at the French Open in Paris, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP) Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska will meet in the women’s singles final at the French Open on Saturday, in one of the most unlikely championship matchups in recent Grand Slam…
Emilio Gay takes the catch of Kane Williamson bowled by Ollie Robinson during Day One of the 1st Test Match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England pacer Ollie Robinson created Test cricket record by becoming the first England bowler to take three…
Andoni Iraola (Pic credit: LFC) Liverpool have handed the reins to Andoni Iraola, appointing the highly rated Spaniard as their new head coach following the departure of Arne Slot and signaling a return to the aggressive, high-pressing style that brought the club immense success under Jurgen Klopp.The 43-year-old arrives at Anfield after transforming Bournemouth into…
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Ivory Coast’s Emmanuel Agbadou, left, kicks the ball ahead of France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. (AP Photo) FIFA World Cup contenders France and Spain suffered unexpected setbacks in their final preparations for the tournament on Thursday, with Ivory Coast stunning the French 2-1 and Iraq holding Spain to a 1-1 draw in a pair of eye-catching warm-up…
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, of Sri Lanka, makes an attempt in the men’s javelin throw during the Diamond League Golden Gala Pietro Mennea athletics meet in Rome, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo) Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced the second-best javelin throw ever by an Asian athlete, going past both Chinese Taipei’s Chao-Tsun Cheng and…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,550, up by 12 points, indicating steady opening cues for domestic indices. Global sentiment remains mixed as investors assess recent economic data and trade-related developments, while stability in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical concerns continue…
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo) Pakistan overcame a stern challenge from Australia’s spinners on a difficult surface to secure a four-wicket victory in the third and final ODI and seal the series 2-1 on Thursday, marking their third successive bilateral one-day series triumph over the world champions.Chasing a modest target of 158 on a turning…
Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East faded following Hezbollah’s rejection of a US-backed proposal in Lebanon.Brent crude slipped 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel in early trade.Despite Friday’s decline, both benchmark contracts were on…