Alexander Zverev (Image: IANS) Alexander Zverev has capped a breakthrough season by securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career, becoming the oldest player to achieve the milestone for the first time. The German’s historic achievement was confirmed on Monday after Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock defeat to Belgium’s…
Australia suffered a potential injury scare on Day 4 of the first Test against South Africa in Durban on Monday after Steve Smith was struck on the helmet by a short-pitched delivery from Anrich Nortje. The former Australia captain underwent an on-field concussion assessment and did not take the field when South Africa began their…
Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving the hosts needing another 319 runs with six wickets in hand to pull off a remarkable victory on Day 5. Matt Renshaw continued his outstanding match with an aggressive 82, while Josh Hazlewood and…
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he often translated English for Lionel Messi at award ceremonies, offering a glimpse into their respectful relationship beyond football’s legendary rivalry/ Image: Balland’or For 15 years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shared football’s biggest stages, competing for trophies and individual honours while millions argued over which of them deserved the title of…
AC Milan’s Luka Modric celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) When Luka Modrić bought into Swansea City in April 2025, the Welsh club needed more than a famous name…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s bowlers had a clear plan to stop Shai Hope’s impressive run against them, and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was delighted to see it work in the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore on Sunday.Hope had been in sensational form across the ODI and T20I series, scoring…
Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma (Image: IANS) Abhishek Sharma continues to redefine aggressive batting in T20 Internationals, combining an extraordinary scoring rate with the ability to find solutions when opposition bowlers try to expose his weaknesses. The India opener crossed the 2,000-run mark in T20Is during the third match against West Indies in Indore on Sunday,…
FILE – Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file) Cristiano Ronaldo is back among the goals for Al-Nassr, and Portugal want their captain back. Despite the disciplinary proceedings over his…
Soccer Football – Saudi Pro League – Al Nassr v Al Diriyah – Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 9, 2026 Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo has made his feelings clear: he believes he is the greatest footballer in history,…
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia (ANI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed reports suggesting that the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played in Delhi on December 13, has been shifted to Ahmedabad amid concerns over ongoing construction work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. BCCI secretary…
