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Sunil Gavaskar, Shubman Gill Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to prioritise player welfare and ensure centrally contracted cricketers get at least one month of uninterrupted rest every year.His comments come after India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan, shortly after the conclusion…

Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland has fired Norway into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker is not getting carried away. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City…

ICC chairman Jay Shaha with IOC president Kirsty Coventry. (Pic credit: Jay Shah’s X post) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah marked International Olympic Day by extending support to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) global initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being, and community engagement through sport.Highlighting the unifying power of sport, Shah underlined cricket’s…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match against Congo. (AP Photo) Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo will retain his starting place for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash against Uzbekistan, following the superstar’s subdued performance in the team’s opening match.“I can’t inform you about the starting…

Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé (AP Photos) The race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot has exploded into life as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all delivered standout performances on a high-scoring day for the tournament’s elite forwards.Between them, the trio have already set the competition alight, combining for 13…

Hardik Pandya (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: In a bid to keep the BCCI’s centrally contracted players in prime form skill wise, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) has launched a programme called the performance block. TOI understands that this programme has opened the doors for the international players to sharpen their cricketing skills at any point…

France’s Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia,…

The Championships Wimbledon (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Wimbledon 2026 approaches, Indian doubles veteran Rohan Bopanna has picked defending champion Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favourites to win the men’s and women’s singles titles. Despite calling the field highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to retain his crown and believes…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown, with a remarkable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an absolute goal festival, treating global football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament is witnessing a…

France’s Manu Kone (6) guards Iraq’s Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian Mbappe‘s first-half goal gave France the lead before dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter, creating the first weather-related suspension…