More than 890 people have been arrested following riots in France in the aftermath of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final win over Arsenal on Saturday, the country’s Interior Minister has said. Laurent Nunez praised an operation involving thousands of police officers and said “thugs” had been responsible for the violent unrest, which disrupted transport services…
The rapid rise of franchise cricket across the world emerged as a major talking point during the ICC Board meeting here on Sunday, with members expressing concerns about the increasingly crowded cricket calendar and its impact on the international game. Over the last decade, T20 leagues have mushroomed across continents, transforming the sport’s financial landscape and…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada from its membership with immediate effect. The decision follows serious breaches of membership obligations by the Canadian board, as described by the ICC. However, the global body carefully separated the organisation’s administrative failings from the interests of the country’s cricketers. In a move aimed at protecting players from the…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a trial that could see the traditional red ball being replaced by a pink ball during Test matches when bad light threatens to bring play to a halt. At its board meeting here over the weekend, the ICC agreed to trial the use of a pink ball in Tests, “with…
Carlo Ancelotti conceded Brazil’s 6-2 hammering of Panama gave him more questions than answers just 10 days from the start of the World Cup. Ancelotti and his players fly to the United States today to continue their preparations after a victory at the Maracana that saw Ancelotti make 10 changes at half-time as he attempts…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of cricket’s biggest match-winners, scoring an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL final in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, Kohli guided the team home and finished the season with 675 runs. Head coach Andy Flower praised…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of cricket’s biggest match-winners, scoring an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL final in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, Kohli guided the team home and finished the season with 675 runs. Head coach Andy Flower praised…
James Milner – the holder of the record for most appearances in Premier League history – has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. Milner was out of contract at Brighton and has opted to hang up his boots after a remarkable 24-year top-flight career. After making his debut for Leeds…
Group B Preview The second group to get underway, with co-hosts Canada opening their tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Switzerland and Qatar complete the quartet in what shapes up as one of the more fascinating groups this summer. A winnable group on paper for any side, but Switzerland will start as favourites alongside…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered heartbreak in the IPL 2026 final as they failed to cross the last hurdle despite entering the title clash as one of the most consistent teams of the tournament. Playing the final at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where they had already played seven matches during…
