Lamine Yamal’s first FIFA World Cup goal puts him alongside Messi and Pele
Spain star Lamine Yamal scored his first FIFA World Cup goal at 18 years and 343 days, younger than Lionel Messi and matching a rare record held by Pele.
Spain star Lamine Yamal scored his first FIFA World Cup goal at 18 years and 343 days, younger than Lionel Messi and matching a rare record held by Pele.
India A star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi responded to critics after his record-breaking 94 in the Tri-Series final, saying people underestimate his experience in 50-over cricket.
Lamine Yamal makes his first start in two months as Spain face Saudi Arabia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash after their opening draw against Cape Verde.
India's women's 4x100m relay team won gold, while the mixed 4x400m and mixed 4x100m teams claimed silver and bronze at the Asian Relays Championships 2026 in Shangyu.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls and recorded the fastest List A fifty as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to win the Tri-series title.
Marijne rejoins the Indian set-up after previously guiding the side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympic Games, marking only the team’s second appearance at the Olympics in over 36 years.
Young fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and top-order batter Jason Smith are among the notable inclusions, while batters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have missed out on selection.
As per the revised itinerary, the Indian team is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on August 28.
The selectors are expected to maintain continuity by backing most of the players who delivered a 2-1 series win over South Africa, including experienced campaigners Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The decline has not prompted widespread introspection, perhaps because Test cricket no longer commands emotional investment unless silverware is involved.
