The Hindu

The 83-year-old Englishman has had a significant influence on crickets evolution, going where no man had gone before in ODIs and mainstreaming protective headgear. In this interview, he talks about living through a game-changing era, appreciating modern cricket, making big hundreds, and being tempted to return when he first wielded a modern bat

FOOTBALL | Having recently recovered from a muscle strain, Messi could be rested, with Comos Nico Paz among those in line to step up. Julian Alvarez could also be given a start alongside Lautaro Martinez in attack

The 26-year-old made a successful comeback by qualifying for the continental event in 100m hurdles before clocking 12.99s to clinch the final at the inter-State athletics meet

One of the highlight matches of the group stage takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico, with European champion Spain taking on South American powerhouse Uruguay, which will be in danger of not advancing if it loses

The Americans took an early lead for the third straight match when Auston Trusty scored in the third minute to the joy of a sold-out crowd

Cristian Volpato and Jackson Irvine forced saves from the keeper and Jordan Bos twice going painfully close late in the game

The points were shared after a tepid first half that only showed signs of life moments before the interval

The defeat capped a disappointing tournament for Tunisia, who conceded 12 goals across three matches

Turkiye has so far attempted 62 shots at the goal, unable to find the back of the net even once

Australia are missing both Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie to injuries

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World Cup Group F match

The group winners will face Morocco in Monterrey with the runners-up taking on the five-time World Cup champions in Houston the same day

Ecuador had failed to score in this tournament despite 39 previous attempts, but finally broke their duck with their 40th shot

Pepe netted in the seventh and 64th minute to ensure second spot in Group E for the Ivorians and condemn tiny Curacao to bottom spot and elimination from the tournament

Les lphants can advance with a win over Curaao as the second-place finisher in the group or with a draw as one of the third-place finishers to get through.

The four-time world champions take on an Ecuador side who desperately need a victory to extend their stay in the competition

The 71-year-old, an 18-times Grand Slam singles champion, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021. She suffered a recurrence in 2023 before saying she was cancer-free again in 2024

In normal course, a contest against Ireland would fly under the radar, but this clearly isnt normal course. The winds of change in the set-up has added interest in the upcoming tours with Sooryavanshi hogging the limelight

With the series level at 1-1, Latham won what is proving a crucial toss and reached three figures off 149 balls with his 10th four of the day

Electing to bat, India A piled up big score at stumps, with Sudharsan laying the foundation with a classy 132 before skipper Jurel (68 not out) and Rasheed (53 not out) carried the momentum

The target was very gettable and Shafali provided a flying start to ensure that India got home in 16.5 overs; there was bit of lull in the middle overs before Jemimah Rodrigues took India close to the finishing line

Also booking their slots for the continental showpiece are Animesh (mens 200m), Harita and Unnathi (womens 200m), and Gowthami (womens 800m)

CRICKET | The experienced batters turned the tables after their side was reduced to 42 for three by the fifth over chasing a target of 191

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi cant. Heres why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merln the duck was at Mexico Citys stadium before the national teams match against the Czech Republic

The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin on June 29, after an exciting group stage that featured 48 nations for the first time FIFA 2026 World Cup is being keenly watched by fans in India even if the matches are happening an ocean away.

It's the most beautiful thing that they recognise your effort, Guillermo Ochoa said of the fans after Mexico's 3-0 win.

A priest, a life sized statue, a 39-pound cake and a tea sellers lifelong devotion. Inside Lionel Messis annual birthday celebrations in West Bengals Ichhapur

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi cant. Heres why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

The reported incident comes days after U.S. authorities eased travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup delegation following complaints from Tehran and the team that strict entry rules were disrupting preparations

Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they are unbeaten in nine World Cup matches

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at soccer's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years

Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazils first two matches

Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in the group after victories over South Africa and South Korea

A win or draw for South Korea would be enough to advance to the knockout stage, while South Africa must win to be sure of avoiding elimination

Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65

Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history

With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field

Haiti, despite their exit, are determined to give eveything to earn the countrys first points at a World Cup, having lost all three games on their only previous appearance

Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage