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September 10, 2025 2:04 PM

England thrash Serbia 5-0 to close in on World Cup spot

England took a huge step towards automatic qualification for next year's World Cup with captain Harry Kane paving the way for a crushing 5-0 victory away to main Group K rivals Serbia in an impressive free-flowing display on Tuesday. While Kane nett...

September 10, 2025 2:01 PM

FIFA WC qualifier: Portugal edge Hungary 3-2 with late Cancelo goal

Portugal earned a 3-2 victory at Hungary in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, with Joao Cancelo scoring a late winner, two minutes after the hosts had equalised, to put them in control at the top of Group F with two away wins from two. The visit...

September 10, 2025 9:46 AM

ICC unveils ‘Will to Win’ campaign ahead of Women’s World Cup 2025

With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fast approaching, the ICC has unveiled its flagship ‘Will to Win’ campaign film. The release of ‘Will to Win’, which depicts determination and perseverance as the path to glory, coincided with th...

September 10, 2025 9:35 AM

Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener

Afghanistan opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 94-run victory over Hong Kong in their Group B clash on Tuesday, powered by Azmatullah Omarzai’s record-fast fifty and Sediqullah Atal’s unbeaten 73. Opting to bat, Afghanistan posted 188-6 despi...

September 9, 2025 2:54 PM

Hong Kong eye upset as they face worn-out Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025 opener

The 2025 Asia Cup gets underway on Tuesday, with Hong Kong taking on Afghanistan in the opening match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This edition of the tournament is being played in the T20I format, serving as a lead-up to the 2026 T20 Wo...

September 9, 2025 11:56 AM

Ashes hopes brighten for England as Stokes and Wood make return

England test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to action next week in a major boost to England's preparations for the Ashes series in Australia later this year. Stokes missed the fifth and final t...

September 9, 2025 10:40 AM

India bowling coach Morne Morkel stresses all-rounders’ role ahead of Asia Cup

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has highlighted the importance of all-rounders contributing with both bat and ball as Team India prepares to start its Asia Cup campaign against the UAE on September 10. India’s squad features three all-rounders �...

September 9, 2025 10:07 AM

Italy keep World Cup hopes ticking over with crazy 5-4 win over Israel

Italy prevailed in a whirlwind game to beat Israel 5-4 in their World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Monday after the Italians scored two own goals, twice came from behind and conceded a late equaliser but scrambled a win to stay in the hunt in Group I....

September 8, 2025 5:18 PM

India favourites to defend geopolitically-charged Asia Cup

Reigning 20-overs world champions India look overwhelming favourites to retain their Asia Cup title with Suryakumar Yadav leading a crack squad that can sweep aside rivals and any geopolitical distraction in the tournament beginning on Tuesday. The ...

September 8, 2025 12:41 PM

‘Fans were really nice’: Trump takes sarcastic dig after being booed by spectators at US Open final

The U.S. Open men's championship match was delayed on Sunday and thousands of seats remained empty when it finally got underway, as security checks related to President Donald Trump's attendance caused confusion and slowed entry to the iconic New Yor...

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