England cannot be faulted for effort at the World Cup but the team are lacking confidence and must start imposing themselves on the opposition, coach Matthew Mott said, after the defending champions lost two of their first three matches in India. England were thrashed by New Zealand in their opener before
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Man Utd sale saga leaves fans with more questions than answers
Nearly a year after Manchester United opened the doors to outside investment, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe looks set to buy a 25 percent stake in the English Premier League club. A proposed deal worth a reported o1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) is expected to be ratified at a United board meeting on
Much-changed the AFL set for modest launch
The African Football League (AFL) kicks off in Tanzania on Friday, bearing little resemblance to the original concept. It was launched amid much hype last year and called the CAF Africa Super League with record prize money for an African club competition, including $11.5 million (10.9 million euros) to the winners. A
‘Hitman’ Rohit raises India’s World Cup hopes
Zampa hails game changer Cummins after WC axe threat
Adam Zampa hailed "game-changing" Pat Cummins after the Australia captain was reported to be facing the axe following the five-time champions' woeful start to the World Cup. Cummins took two key wickets and effected a crucial run-out on Monday as the Australians defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets to register their
Belgium v Sweden Euro qualifier abandoned after Brussels shooting
Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday. Spectators at the King Baudouin stadium in the Belgian capital were told to remain inside the ground following
Can Australia revive World Cup campaign?
Cricket Formally Included in LA28 Olympic Games
The International Cricket Council (ICC) celebrates the official inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (LA28). The decision was formally ratified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, following a recommendation from LA28. This historic move marks cricket's return to the Olympics
Sliding events at 2026 Winter Olympics to be held outside Italy
Sliding events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will be staged outside Italy following the failure to build a new track in Cortina, it was announced Monday. Milan-Cortina chief Giovanni Malago told the International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai his organisation had been effectively ordered by the Italian government to move