Jadon Sancho put Aston Villa on course to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League with a match to spare as the Villans took the lead at Fenerbahce on Thursday. Restored Sancho headed in Matty Cash’s cross after the full-back’s delivery was nodded on as part of a move started by the winger,…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Mumbai: Showering praise on India’s young T20 batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has made it clear how much India will bank on the attacking left-hander in the T20 World Cup next month by saying, “If he takes off, India take off.” Abhishek smashed…
Nottingham Forest can give their hopes of qualifying automatically for the Europa League last 16 a significant boost by winning away to Braga on Thursday. Forest start in 11th and enter the Matchday 7 contest following a 0-0 draw at home to Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday. Braga are seventh in the Europa League…
Gujarat Giants’ Sophie Devine celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Sophie Devine returned to form with a composed unbeaten 50 and a crucial bowling contribution as Gujarat Giants secured a commanding 45-run win over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League on Thursday. After being sent in to bat, the Giants recovered from early hiccups…
Pakistan’s bizarre run chase against Zimbabwe was the highlight of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Chasing a modest 129 runs to win, Pakistan was cruising at 84 for two in 14 overs, but decided to drag the chase and eventually completed it in 26.2 overs. Had it completed the chase inside 25.2…
On the back of an unbeaten half-century by Sophie Devine (50 n.o., 42b, 2×4, 3×6) and a precise display by its bowling unit, Gujarat Giants successfully defended a total of 153 for eight against UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League on Thursday. On a sluggish strip at the Kotambi Stadium, Giants’ 45-run win was…
The Brazilian has been a faithful servant to the Red Devils since leaving Real Madrid Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season. The 33-year-old joined United from Real Madrid for £70 million in 2022 and has made 146 appearances in…
England’s captain Harry Brook leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the first ODI cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo’s R…
Ravi Shastri believes India too will “take off” in next month’s T20 World Cup if their explosive opener Abhishek Sharma fires, while Kevin Pietersen hailed the lefthander as a “proper star”. In another splendid exhibition of his ultra-explosive approach, the world No. 1 Abhishek hammered a 35-ball 84 with eight sixes and five fours in…
Sri Lanka overcame Jamie Overton’s late assault to beat England by 19 runs in the opening one-day international in Colombo on Thursday. Electing to bat, Sri Lanka posted a commanding 271-6 with Kusal Mendis leading the charge with an unbeaten 93. England, with several players still smarting from its 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia, was…
