Former Arsenal hero says Mikel Arteta needs to ‘let the handbrake off’ if nervy Gunners are to land the title

Former Arsenal hero says Mikel Arteta needs to ‘let the handbrake off’ if nervy Gunners are to land the title

Former Arsenal full-back Lee Dixon says Mikel Arteta needs to “let the handbrake come off a little bit” if the Gunners are to land their first Premier League title since 2003. Yesterday’s 3-2 defeat by Manchester United at the Emirates means Arsenal have dropped seven  points in their last three league games with their lead…

WPL 2026 qualification scenario explained — which teams can make it to the knockouts?

WPL 2026 qualification scenario explained — which teams can make it to the knockouts?

As the fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) reaches the end of an intense league stage, the race to the knockout stage remains wide open. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has already qualified after winning its first five games, but the remaining four teams are all in contention for the two playoff spots. The…

‘Isne Hindustan ki game change kar di hai’: Why India’s T20 World Cup title defence needs Abhishek Sharma as much as Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

‘Isne Hindustan ki game change kar di hai’: Why India’s T20 World Cup title defence needs Abhishek Sharma as much as Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

Guwahati: India’s Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the third T20I cricket match between India and New Zealand, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Guwahati. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)(PTI01_25_2026_000503B) NEW DELHI: After India’s win against New Zealand in the second T20I in Raipur, captain Suryakumar Yadav said: “Sirf Abhishek run banayega toh hi India jeetega, aisa nahi…

Barcelona chief Laporta lashes out at Dro’s agent amid ‘unpleasant situation’

Barcelona chief Laporta lashes out at Dro’s agent amid ‘unpleasant situation’

Paris Saint-Germain are expected to complete the signing of Dro Fernandez this week Barcelona president Joan Laporta has accused the agent of Dro Fernández of going back on his word with the teenage midfielder on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain. Dro, 18, is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from La…

T20 World Cup row | ICC India aur Pakistan ke bina tournament nahi karwa sakti: Kamran Akmal | Cricket News

T20 World Cup row | ICC India aur Pakistan ke bina tournament nahi karwa sakti: Kamran Akmal | Cricket News

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to meet members of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad to address growing concerns over the team’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following Bangladesh’s exclusion from the tournament. Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal, however, insisted that Pakistan must feature in the event.Questions over…

‘Call that India must take’: Former India cricketer raises doubt on Sanju Samson’s place after golden duck vs New Zealand | Cricket News

‘Call that India must take’: Former India cricketer raises doubt on Sanju Samson’s place after golden duck vs New Zealand | Cricket News

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that Ishan Kishan is performing well in the New Zealand T20I series, while Sanju Samson has struggled with his recent outings, raising questions over India’s wicketkeeper-batter choice.Kishan returned to the T20I side after last playing against Australia in late 2023. He earned his recall after a strong Syed…

‘Not taking anything lightly’: Sunil Gavaskar says India are already in T20 World Cup mode | Cricket News

‘Not taking anything lightly’: Sunil Gavaskar says India are already in T20 World Cup mode | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav greets Abhishek Sharma as he scores fifty run during the third T20I. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunil Gavaskar believes India’s dominant showing against New Zealand is far more than just a routine bilateral success, calling the ongoing T20I series an early warm-up for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown. With India…

Vrabel hails his road warriors as New England Patriots edge out Broncos in snowy Denver

Vrabel hails his road warriors as New England Patriots edge out Broncos in snowy Denver

Mike Vrabel hailed his ‘road warriors’ after the New England Patriots defied expectations – and the snow sweeping in off the Rocky Mountains – to secure a place in Super Bowl LX. The Patriots won just four games last season but the arrival of Vrabel as head coach just over 12 months ago has transformed…

Carrying his father’s dream, inspired by Chris Gayle: USA cricketer Nitish Reddy Sudini eyes MLC | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Carrying his father’s dream, inspired by Chris Gayle: USA cricketer Nitish Reddy Sudini eyes MLC | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Nitish Reddy Sudini (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: When Vikram Reddy Sudini left Hyderabad for the United States of America, he carried with him a lifetime of memories as he prepared to begin a new journey as a software engineer. There were tears of joy, but also sadness for one unfulfilled dream he left behind…

‘There’s thought behind the power’: Mark Chapman lauds Abhishek Sharma as Kiwis look to learn ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News

‘There’s thought behind the power’: Mark Chapman lauds Abhishek Sharma as Kiwis look to learn ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma and Mark Chapman NEW DELHI: New Zealand batter Mark Chapman believes Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking six-hitting spree is far more than raw aggression, calling it a product of sharp awareness and planning as the visitors look to take cues from the Indian opener ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with…