Morocco’s miracle run continues, instilling belief they can win it all
WALID Regragui, the Moroccan coach scripting history at the World Cup in Qatar, has an infectious smile that lights up the room. His joy knew no bounds on Saturday night; Morocco continuing their miracle run at the World Cup by ousting yet another European heavyweights Portugal and, in his own words, dreaming of glory now. […]
India aim to avoid Bangladesh whitewash in last ODI
CHITTAGONG: Injury-hit India go into the final match of their One-day international series against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Saturday staring at an unprecedented whitewash and without skipper Rohit Sharma. Bangladesh have already secured the series after winning the first two matches in Dhaka by one wicket and five runs respectively, but they have never defeated […]
Chief Secretary declares 33rd Sr National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship open
“Taking part in sports increases general health, muscular power, inner balance & life years”: Dr Mehta JAMMU, DECEMBER 8: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today declared the 33rd Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship open here at M.A Stadium. Speaking as a Chief Guest he remarked that the government is committed to create a […]
Iranian killed ‘celebrating’ World Cup loss to US
PARIS: An Iranian man was shot dead by the security forces after celebrating when the United States eliminated his country’s national team from the World Cup, rights groups said on Wednesday. Iran was knocked out of the World Cup by its arch enemy the United States in Qatar on Tuesday night, drawing a mixed response […]
Portugal’s Santos crossing his fingers as injury worries mount
AL RAYYAN: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he hoped central defender Danilo Pereira would not be sidelined with injury for long and there were also fitness concerns about midfielder Otavio ahead of Monday’s World Cup match against Uruguay. Pereira suffered three broken ribs in training on Saturday, ruling him out of the rematch of the […]
Latham’s ton helps New Zealand down India in first ODI
AUCKLAND: Tom Latham was left thanking his lucky stars after smashing a majestic century to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the series-opening One-day International here at Eden Park on Friday. Latham hammered 19 fours and five sixes in an unbeaten innings of 145 runs off 104 balls. It was his […]
World Cup: Spain start off with 7-0 rout of Costa Rica
DOHA: Former champions Spain got their World Cup off to a pulsating start on Wednesday through a record 7-0 win over a shell-shocked Costa Rica, with an early Dani Olmo strike taking his country past the 100 goal mark in soccer’s showpiece event. The European giants sought to make their mark in Group ‘E’ with […]
Poland’s Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico draw
DOHA: Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday. Lewandowski earned the penalty after a VAR check 11 minutes into the second half when Hector Moreno […]
Netherlands strike late to beat Senegal
DOHA: Late goals by Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen gave the Netherlands a 2-0 victory over African champions Senegal on Monday on their return to the World Cup stage. With Senegal missing injured star man Sadio Mane and the Dutch without their main attacking threat Memphis Depay at kick-off, the Group ‘A’ encounter in Doha […]
Pace ace Shaheen Afridi undergoes appendectomy, says ‘feeling better’
Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi on Sunday underwent surgery, a week after a knee injury forced him on the sidelines during the T20 World Cup final against England in Melbourne. In a tweet, Shaheen said that he had an appendectomy — a surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected — adding that […]