Harare, July 31 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani on Friday said hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 is a ‘tremendous honour’, adding that it also huge a vote of confidence in the country's ability to stage marquee global cricketing events.
Sydney, July 31 (IANS) Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has admitted that missing out on England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad was a painful experience but said the disappointment has only increased his hunger to prove himself this season.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna for winning silver and bronze medals respectively at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, praising their determination and wishing them success in the future.
New Delhi, July 31, 2026 (IANS) As the Indian men's hockey team gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have underlined the importance of chemistry, consistency, teamwork and meticulous preparation as they look to spearhead India's campaign at the marquee event.
St John’s (Antigua), July 31 (IANS) Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has hit back at West Indies head coach Daren Sammy for saying he ‘declined selection’ for the ongoing Test series against Pakistan, calling the coach's remarks ‘controversial, without context'.
Milan, July 31 (IANS) Former Italy captain and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, has died at the age of 66 after battling illness, the Serie A club announced on Friday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) FIFA defended its proposal to allow private investors to acquire ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions, saying "nobody is selling football" and claimed the consultation process had been "disrupted by incorrect media reports".
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Former India batter Suresh Raina paid a glowing tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following the latter’s decision to draw the curtains on his international career, adding that the right-handed batter’s humility, determination, and immense contribution to Indian cricket.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley said the Delhi Premier League (DPL) has grown tremendously over the years, adding that cricket fans in the capital can look forward to another highly competitive and exciting edition starting Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Glasgow, July 31 (IANS) Amidst the celebratory cheers following Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna’s bronze medal-winning performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, her personal coach and husband Ravinder opened up about the emotional tug-of-war as the couple’s four-year-old son, Rudra, stayed back in India.
