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October 15, 2025 11:50 AM

India head coach Gautam Gambhir tightlipped about World Cup hopes of Kohli and Rohit

The 2027 World Cup dreams of India's batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear slim, with head coach Gautam Gambhir refusing to look that far even if he does not doubt their quality. Both Kohli and Rohit are active internationally only i...

October 15, 2025 11:37 AM

Australia’s team is their worst since 2010-11 Ashes, says England’s Stuart Broad

Australia are heading into the Ashes with their worst team in over a decade and all the pressure will be on the hosts when the five-match series begins next month, former England bowler Stuart Broad said. England last won the Ashes in 2015 and have ...

October 15, 2025 10:29 AM

Donald Trump threatens to pull World Cup matches from Boston

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he could consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches scheduled for the Boston area, citing public safety concerns and criticizing Mayor Michelle Wu. "We could take them away," Trump said when asked about Bosto...

October 15, 2025 10:24 AM

Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy v Israel World Cup qualifier

Thousands of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Tuesday marched in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy's World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, concluding their mostly peaceful protest with clashes involving police. The march, attended...

October 15, 2025 10:10 AM

England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for World Cup finals

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K. There has been little doubt throughout the campaign that England would ...

October 15, 2025 10:05 AM

Saudi Arabia earn draw with Iraq to secure World Cup berth

Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday to seal qualification for next year's World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time s...

October 15, 2025 10:00 AM

Portugal held 2-2 by Hungary despite Ronaldo double

Portugal were forced to delay punching their World Cup ticket after being held to a 2-2 home draw by Hungary in Tuesday's qualifier as Dominik Szoboszlai struck a stoppage-time equaliser after two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo had put the hosts ahead....

October 14, 2025 5:29 PM

FIFA to help Gaza rebuild football infrastructure, says Infantino

IFA President Gianni Infantino pledged the governing body’s support to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza as part of wider post-war reconstruction efforts following Monday's peace summit in Egypt. Infantino was among more than 20 world leade...

October 14, 2025 3:13 PM

England’s Root ready to break century drought in Australia

Joe Root has failed to score a century in 27 test innings in Australia but the Englishman believes he is ready to end that streak when the Ashes begin in Perth next month. The former England captain has chalked up nine test half-centuries in Austral...

October 14, 2025 2:44 PM

Gambhir lauds Gill’s captaincy after sweeping West Indies series

India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Shubman Gill's leadership following their 2-0 test series sweep against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The seven-wicket victory was the perfect birthday gift for Gambhir, who turn...

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