New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Shubman Gill's calm leadership and match-defining contribution in India's six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying the young captain is beginning to stamp his authority on the side and is well placed to evolve further as a leader.
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India's match-winner Axar Patel said patience, self-belief and trusting the conditions were the key factors behind his all-round display in the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston, where his four-wicket haul and unbeaten half-century helped India register a six-wicket victory and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says his side will lean on its experience in major tournaments as it prepares to face England on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final.
Arlington, July 15 (IANS) "When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it." These are the words of French captain Kylian Mbappe, who admitted that Les Bleus failed to execute their game plan that allowed Spain to dictate the tempo in a 2-0 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) There are moments in cricket that do not announce themselves with the roar of a crowd or the shatter of stumps. Instead, they arrive in quiet, seismic shifts of belief in a dressing room long before the first ball is even bowled. For Orla Prendergast and her Ireland team, that defining moment of belief came on June 26, just 24 hours ahead of their final Women’s T20 World Cup group fixture against the formidable West Indies.
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England boss Thomas Tuchel said there is no issue between him and Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's response to the German's criticism of the performance against Norway. The coach added that he and Bellingham are "close than ever before."
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) As England prepares to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, the Three Lions' defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Lionel Scaloni's side.
Manchester, July 15 (IANS) Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, subject to registration, until June 2031, the Premier League club said.
Budapest, July 15 (IANS) Olympic champion and world record holder Armand Duplantis won the men's pole vault at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial, the last World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting of 2026, clearing 6.07 metres before narrowly missing a world record attempt at 6.32 metres.
Arlington, July 15 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team had reached their peak at the perfect moment and recaptured the spirit of the 2010 edition after a 2-0 win sent La Roja into its first FIFA World Cup final since lifting the trophy 16 years ago.
