Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi criticised FIFA and tournament organisers over travel restrictions and logistical issues after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.
Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag and Rounak Chouhan advanced to the semifinals of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, keeping India's title hopes alive in Fullerton.
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to finish top of Group G and qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Kevin De Bruyne also starred in the dominant victory.
Iran's stoppage-time winner was ruled out by VAR in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt, leaving their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes dependent on results elsewhere. Egypt advanced to the Round of 32.
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker called his side's 34-run victory over world champions India "pretty special" after Ireland secured their first-ever T20I win over India and took a 1-0 series lead.
India’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test, especially after a stinging defeat in the series opener, has raised eyebrows across the cricketing world.
Part of its growing Khelo India calendar, the inaugural edition of the Water Games in Jammu and Kashmir, is expected to witness fierce competition in five disciplines – kayaking and canoeing, rowing, water skiing, shikara race and dragon boat.
Shastri, speaking on Sky Sports’ broadcast, was impressed with the 25-year-old’s application and pointed out how the elegant right-hander had addressed a technical flaw from his previous tour to England.
In a landmark moment for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 — the country’s first international javelin competition — is set to take centre stage at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
The Kolkata-based club will face Kitchee SC from Hong Kong and hosts Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia in the qualifying tournament scheduled for August 25-31.
