From roaring crowds to FIFA World Cup absence: What’s holding India back from football’s biggest stage?India's FIFA World Cup aspirations remain distant. Despite widespread passion, the nation struggles to produce elite footballers. Experts p...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest everThe 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest tournament yet. It will feature 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A record...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities and stadiums: Full list of venues across USA, Canada and MexicoThe FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring 48 teams and 104 match...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
The popsicle was invented by accident: How an 11-year-old boy's forgotten drink created a global treatA simple mistake by young Frank Epperson in 1905 led to a global sensation. He left a soda outside overnight, and it froze on a stick. This...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Replacing Suryakumar as T20I captain a "tough decision" but "in interest of team," says BCCI chief selector Ajit AgarkarAjit Agarkar, BCCI's Senior Men's Selection Committee Chairman, revealed Suryakumar Yadav's removal as T20I captain and squad exclusion was...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav backs Team India after captaincy exit, congratulates Sooryavanshi on maiden call-upThe BCCI on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav despite the latter leading the side to a hi...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
From 17 to 43: FIFA World Cup 2026 set for football's biggest generation clashThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest ever. It will also feature the widest age range of players, from 17-year-old G...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Guide: Germany, Netherlands lead intriguing Groups E and FGermany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by Moises Caicedo, aim...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
FIFA World Cup Group guide: A look at the contenders in each clusterBrazil eyes redemption in Group C, seeking their first World Cup since 2002, while Morocco aims to build on their historic fourth-place fin...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in line for maiden India call-up, Suryakumar Yadav likely to be dropped: Report15-year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to join India's T20 squad. Selectors are considering dropping captain Suryakumar Yadav. Sooryavansh...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma's form key to India's T20 World Cup hopes: Diana EduljiFormer captain Diana Edulji believes openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma must find form quickly for India's T20 World Cup campaign. S...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup titleArgentina, seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, faces fitness concerns for key players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of the 2026 tournam...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Suryakumar Yadav's form doesn't warrant him place in Indian T20I side: Saba KarimFormer selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting struggles might see him out of India's future T20 World Cup plans. Se...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
We are pretty clear about our T20 World Cup XI, will use warm-ups to fine-tune plans: Harmanpreet KaurIndia's captain Harmanpreet Kaur plans to use warm-up matches before the Women's T20 World Cup. The team will test new player combinations....
03 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
We were not able to build pressure with dot balls, can't repeat the mistake in WC: MandhanaIndia's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana identified a lack of dot balls as the reason for their T20I series loss to England. She expressed hope...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
India among favourites for Women's T20 World Cup: Anjum ChopraThe Indian women's cricket team is ready for the T20 World Cup in England. Former captain Anjum Chopra states the team is no longer unfamil...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Australia's Megan Schutt to make T20 World Cup her final ICC campaignAustralian cricketer Megan Schutt will conclude her international career after the 2026 T20 World Cup. The seasoned bowler aims for a stron...
25 May, 2026, 12.03 PM IST