FIFA WC 2026: Algeria rally past Jordan 2-1 to keep knockout hopes alive
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their Round of 32 hopes alive while confirming Argentina as group winners.
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their Round of 32 hopes alive while confirming Argentina as group winners.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 and move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said receiving his first India jersey fulfilled a lifelong dream after becoming the youngest player ever selected for India's senior men's cricket team.
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J and secured qualification for the knockout stage of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Reflecting on India’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford, head coach Amol Muzumdar backed his young bowling attack despite their struggles against seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, whose match-winning knock exposed the side’s inexperience and halted India's winning momentum.
At the top of the T20I bowlers' rankings, Englishwoman Sophie Ecclestone continued to be unopposed.
As Avani plays her fourth WAAP, Vidhatri and Mannat are making a second appearance and the remaining three are debutants. Incidentally, Heena’s sister, Ceerat, played in the 2022 edition at the same course.
Sneha, winner of the 2023 Hero Order of Merit, has taken the early lead once again with Hitaashee chasing her.
The 18-year-old International Master from Nagpur has alleged that she endured rampant sexism from spectators at the tournament, saying they “focussed on irrelevant things like her hair, clothes and accent.”
Off-spinner Bashir joined the squad on the penultimate day of the Hyderabad Test that the English team went on to win by 28 runs, thanks to a brilliant seven-wicket burst from debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley.
