The Portuguese press this morning slammed Cristiano Ronaldo for his conduct in last night’s World Cup qualifying defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Ronaldo was sent off in the 61st minute as Roberto Martinez’s side lost 2-0 in Dublin, meaning their qualification for the World Cup next summer has been delayed to the final matchday…
Bangladesh dominate Ireland on day four of first Test match. (Credit: X) Bangladesh secured a commanding innings-and-47-run victory over Ireland in Sylhet, with the first Test match concluding on day four. The win was powered by Hasan Murad’s four-wicket haul and centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, with Bangladesh declaring at…
Once he enters the ‘flow state’, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has an unmatched ability to take almost all variables out of the equation — pitch state, weather conditions, ball age and even the batter’s capability and intent. On Friday, the Eden Gardens witnessed Bumrah enter that very zone, as he dismantled the visiting South African…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India suffered an early setback on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata when Yashasvi Jaiswal, looking scratchy from the outset, fell cheaply to South Africa pacer Marco Jansen. Jaiswal never appeared fully settled at the crease, and Jansen capitalised by targeting the awkward…
Former Spain boss Javier Clemente has predicted Lamine Yamal “won’t last long” unless he can rid himself of the controversies that continue to follow the Barcelona star. Yamal is currently back in Catalonia having been withdrawn from the Spain squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey after being at the centre of…
Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant face online backlash Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant‘s conversation regarding South Africa captain Temba Bavuma‘s LBW decision has gained viral attention on social media during Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens.India’s pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role on the opening day, dismissing both opening batsmen Aiden…
Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was at his devastating best on Friday, producing a sensational spell of 5 for 27 to bowl out South Africa for just 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens. On a two-paced surface offering variable bounce, South Africa looked set…
Much of the talk prior to England’s game with Serbia centred around the number 10 role with Thomas Tuchel suggesting it was a straight fight between Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. After dismissing the notion that all three could play in the same XI, Tuchel then raised eyebrows further by starting Rogers and…
While Jasprit Bumrah pushed for a review, Rishabh Pant advised against it, predicting the ball would sail over the leg stump regardless of Bavuma’s height. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive opening-day spell in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens was overshadowed by a controversial on-field exchange involving…
Drake Maye inspired the New England Patriots to another win last night but the quarterback insists he is not surprised by the team’s turnaround this season. The Patriots beat the New York Jets 27-14 and now have an NFL-best 9-2 record after winning eight successive games, a run that has propelled them to the top…
