Year: 2024

Brazil beat Ecuador in 2026 world cup Qualifying match as Rodrygo scores

Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 on Friday end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old Rodrygo scored with a shot from…

Rahul Dravid appointed as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of IPL 2025

Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the new head coach of Rajasthan Royals (RR) on a multi-year contract. Dravid’s tenure as India head coach came to an end after the side won the 2024 Men’s…

Uruguay star Luis Suarez retires from international football

Uruguay icon Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international football on Monday, confirming that he will hang up his boots following Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo. “Friday will be my last match for my country,” an…

Ronaldo included in Portugal Squad for Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo has kept his place in the Portugal squad for next month’s UEFA Nations games against Croatia and Scotland despite an ineffective display at Euro 2024. The 39-year-old failed to score as he appeared at a record sixth European…

New Zealand appoint Jacob Oram as bowling coach of national cricket team

Former allrounder Jacob Oram has been named as New Zealand men’s cricket team bowling coach, taking over the role vacated by Shane Jurgensen in November. He will officially begin the role on October 7, before the start of the three-match…

Claudio Bravo announces retirement at the age of 41

Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who was part of his country’s golden generation that won two Copa America titles, retired from soccer on Tuesday at age 41. Bravo had also played for Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Sociedad. He won two…

ICC moves Women’s T20 world cup from Bangladesh to UAE

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for October has been moved out of Bangladesh and will instead take place in the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday. The decision to change the venue follows unrest…

Bumrah is probably the best Multi-format bowler in world cricket at the moment, says Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the best multi-format bowler there’s been in world cricket in recent times. The 30-year-old has come back an improved player despite his injuries in 2022. Bumrah was Player…

FC Barcelona signs Euro top scorer Dani Olmo

FC Barcelona and RB Leipzig have confirmed an agreement for the transfer of Dani Olmo. The player will sign a contract with the club for the next six seasons until June 2030, and his buy-out clause is set at 500…

England raise to 6th spot in ICC WTC rankings after beating West Indies in Nottingham

Following a comprehensive 241-run victory over the West Indies in the second Test of three-match series in , England have moved off the bottom of he ICC World Test Championship standings. England wrapped up the series-clinching triumph late on the…