Trump and Infantino booed during FIFA World Cup final trophy ceremony

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:38 PM

New York, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faced jeers from spectators upon taking the field to present the World Cup trophy, following Spain's victory in the final, before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain’s victory party.

Jaiswal needs more game time before WC if he is in the plans: Yuvraj

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal a longer run in the ODI setup ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, warning that a lack of match practice could leave the young opener under immense pressure if called upon during the tournament.

'If there's no noise, there's no fun': Rohit unfazed by retirement talk

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:48 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma brushed aside speculation surrounding his future after England clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 with a 27-run victory in the deciding third ODI at Lord's, insisting that external noises have never distracted him from contributing to the team's success.

We’re missing a trick: Gill sounds alarm over squad fitness concerns

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:03 AM

London, July 20 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill has called for a major overhaul in the squad's fitness levels, expressing frustration over players failing to last even a three-match series. He stressed that the side cannot afford frequent injuries if they wish to remain serious contenders for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Novelty, controversy and farewell

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:34 AM

New York, July 20 (IANS) This was a World Cup that looked different from the outset. FIFA had already committed to an expanded 48-team format before it even chose a host, and when the joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States won that vote in 2018, the 2026 World Cup became the first to be staged in three countries.