Lionel Messi has hit back at critics questioning Argentina’s run to the FIFA World Cup final, insisting the defending champions have earned everything through their performances and not because of favourable officiating or outside influence.Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal and book a place in…
India captain Shubman Gill cut a disappointed figure after his side squandered a commanding position to suffer a four-wicket defeat against England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16, 2026.After cruising to 180/3, India endured a dramatic middle-order collapse to be bowled out for just 233, a total England chased…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball as England’s Nico O’Reilly (3) and Djed Spence (25) defend during the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. England looked set for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Anthony Gordon’s goal in the 55th minute had given…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) England opener Ben Duckett entered the record books for an unwanted reason after becoming the first England batter ever to be dismissed off the very first ball of an innings against India in One-Day Internationals. Jasprit Bumrah needed just one delivery to provide India with the ideal…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been 4,341 days – or 11 years, 10 months and 19 days – since India last walked onto the field for an ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.On Thursday, India will finally return to the same venue for the second ODI of the…
England clinched a four-wicket win over India, bringing the series to a tie at 1-1. Joe Root’s stellar innings of 99 not out was pivotal as India’s batters faltered, crumbling to just 233 runs. (Photo/AP/PTI) A masterclass in chasing from veteran Joe Root and a clinical bowling display helped England bounce back in style, registering…
Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high as Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a 2-1 win over England in the semifinal at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi did not add to his tournament-leading goal tally, but the 39-year-old…
India vs England Live Score, 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer played impressive knocks, but India’s batting collapse overshadowed their efforts as the visitors were bundled out for 233 in 44 overs against England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. Asked to bat first after England captain Harry Brook…
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been officially warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England on Tuesday.The incident happened in the eighth over of England’s innings when Brar collected the ball after his delivery and threw it towards England…
Virat Kohli equals Viv Richards Virat Kohli continued his superb record against England by bringing up another half-century during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. The Indian batting star reached the milestone in style, helping India stay in control after the early loss of Rohit Sharma.Kohli completed his fifty in the…
