Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Japan became the first team to qualify......

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

  IMAGE: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene with skipper Hardik Pandya during MI's pre-season press meet in Mumbai on Wednesday. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Mumbai......

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

IMAGE: The England and Wales Cricket Board is keen to protect its own 100-ball format league, The Hundred, having raised $1.27 billion last month after selling franchise stakes to private......

'If he is hearing me': Ganguly's challenge to Rohit

'England is going to be a very important five-Test series. Rohit has to find a way to get this team going.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with Sourav Ganguly. Photograph: BCCI Sourav Ganguly urged Rohit......

IPL 2025: Why Siraj is excited about lifting of saliva ban

'Applying saliva on the ball will increase the chances of finding some reverse swing.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj bowls during a training session of Gujarat Titans. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/Instagram......