Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka. (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka have suffered a setback ahead of their two-Test series against Pakistan, with opener Pathum Nissanka ruled out after failing to recover from a left hamstring injury.Nissanka was included in the original 15-member squad on the condition that he would travel only after receiving medical clearance. However, Sri Lanka … Read more
Virat Kohli and Harry Kane NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli on Tuesday congratulated Harry Kane after the England striker won the Ballon d’Or on Monday. Kohli shared a heartfelt message for his “friend”, praising him for his hard work, honesty and determination throughout his football career.Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the … Read more
Hyderabad: On Sunday, PV Sindhu walked off the court in Paris with a silver medal and a smile. She had lost the French Open final to South Korea’s An Se-young 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 in 61 minutes, but the result told only part of the story.For Sindhu, the journey to the final marked a welcome return … Read more
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP/PTI) Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has suggested that India bring Varun Chakaravarthy back into the playing XI for the third T20I against New Zealand, rather than continue with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at No. 3. India can seal the series with a win in Wellington on Tuesday after taking a 2-0 lead in … Read more
The logo of the World Anti-Doping Agency (AP) New Delhi: Athletes using popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro can continue taking them under anti-doping rules, with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) retaining the substances on its monitoring programme rather than adding them to the updated prohibited list. The 2027 list comes into effect on Jan … Read more
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Rohit Sharma is hoping to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, but his fitness remains a talking point as he approaches the final years of his career. At 39, the former India captain will need to maintain his form and fitness to remain in the selectors’ plans for the tournament, … Read more
Soccer Football – Ballon d’Or – London Palladium, London, Britain – October 26, 2026 London City Lionesses’ Alexia Putellas poses with Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane after winning the Ballon d’Or awards The 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony brought the peak of footballing excellence to London’s historic Palladium Theatre. Held in honour of Sir … Read more
Soccer Football – Ballon d’Or – London Palladium, London, Britain – October 26, 2026 Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates after winning the men’s Ballon d’Or award Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Harry Kane has spent years chasing the biggest prizes in football, and his latest achievement has taken him somewhere no player has reached before. … Read more
Lionel Messi will not be present at the 2026 Ballon d’Or, despite being among the 30 nominees himself. The biggest names in football have arrived at London’s Palladium for the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, but one familiar face is conspicuously absent from the occasion. Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal have taken their seats … Read more
Soccer Football – Ballon d’Or – London Palladium, London, Britain – October 26, 2026 FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal makes a speech after winning the Young Talent of the Year trophy Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Lamine Yamal has already spent much of his teenage career collecting milestones that seemed difficult enough to achieve once, but … Read more