U.S downed World Cup-bound Paraguay 2-1 in friendly

IANS | November 16, 2025 11:50 AM

Chester, Nov 16 (IANS) The U.S Men’s National Team started a two-match series against World Cup-bound South American opponents during the November international window with a confident display, securing a 2-1 victory over a lively Paraguay side at Subaru Park. The team took an early lead with a fourth-minute goal from midfielder Gio Reyna and clinched the win with a second-half winning strike by striker Folarin Balogun.

1st Test: India bundle out South Africa for 153, need 124 to win

IANS | November 16, 2025 11:16 AM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) India have been set a target of 124 runs to win the first Test at Eden Gardens after bowling out South Africa for 153 in 54 overs of their second innings in the first session on Day 3. Veteran left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler with figures of 4-50, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj combined to take the remaining three wickets and wrap up the innings.

Spain surge toward 2026 WC berth; Switzerland too prosper

IANS | November 16, 2025 9:54 AM

Berlin, Nov 16 (IANS) Spain moved to the brink of sealing its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4-0 victory over Georgia, led by an outstanding performance from Mikel Oyarzabal in the ninth round of World Cup qualifiers.

IPL 2026: Gill, Rohit, Kohli, Dhoni among 173 players retained by franchises at close of trade window (ld)

IANS | November 15, 2025 11:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Top Indian players, including Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, M.S. Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and ARshdeep Singh, were among those retained by their respective franchises while big names like Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Adam Zampa, and David Miller were released as the retention window closed ahead of next month's mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.