India dominate Afghanistan

India’s batting depth and the emergence of left-arm spinner Manav Suthar headlined a dominant second day in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, as the hosts tightened their grip on the match. India, resuming on a commanding 368 for three, continued their batting onslaught as Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100) anchored…

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England beat New Zealand at Lord’s

England beat New Zealand at Lord’s

Gus Atkinson takes a five-for to seal England’s low-scoring win over New Zealand by 8 wickets at Lord’s. Photograph: ICC/FILE Gus Atkinson produced one other incisive spell at Lord’s as England accomplished a complete victory over New Zealand on the fourth morning, although the house facet had been left with combined emotions after a match…

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World Cup greats win friendlies

World Cup greats win friendlies

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at objective. REUTERS NEW YORK: Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all gained their preparatory video games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, though by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal additionally securing victories. The busy day of friendlies noticed among the largest stars on show, with…

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Antonelli takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes. Photo: AFP/File MONACO: World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes ahead of four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old…

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Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title

Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title

Mirra Andreeva grew to become the youngest ladies’s French Open champion since 1992. Picture: AFP/FILE PARIS: Mirra Andreeva gained her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight units within the French Open remaining. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to grow to be the youngest Roland Garros…

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Pakistan reach first senior int’l final since 1991 with win over Afghanistan

Pakistan’s football team players celebrate victory against Afghanistan in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives on June 7, 2026. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan booked their place in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives with a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan on Sunday, securing a second consecutive win…

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