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South Africa to open 2026 World Cup vs Mexico as African teams face big tests

Nigeria, Dec. 6 -- African teams have been handed somewhat tricky groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Friday's draw, which confirmed that Mexico vs South Africa will be the opening match at the 87... Read More


Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World Cup paths were sorted, nations' names chosen one by one in a draw that determined Argentina and Lionel Messi wil... Read More


HTLS 2025: 'This Indian women's team is the best in the world, across genders', says head coach Amol Muzumdar

India, Dec. 6 -- Amol Muzumdar, head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, has hailed his side as "the best in the world" after this remarkable group delivered India its first-ever Women's World C... Read More


A throw that changed her life: Deepti Sharma shares childhood story that pushed her to cricket

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 on 6 December, Amol Muzumdar was asked why he calls Deepti Sharma 'Stokesy'. The Team India (Women) Head Coach named her after the En... Read More


Abhishek Sharma becomes first Indian to hit 100+ T20 sixes in a calendar year

Hyderabad, Dec. 6 -- Star Indian batter Abhishek Sharma continued his fine run in T20s this year, becoming the first-ever batter from his country to touch the 100-six milestone in T20s in a calendar y... Read More


Scaloni vows focus in Argentina World Cup defense

Washington, Dec. 6 -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Friday his team would take no opponent lightly as it aims to defend its FIFA World Cup crown next year. The three-time World Cup winner was... Read More


KL Rahul breaks India's toss jinx with new trick during IND vs SA 3rd ODI; Watch Harshit Rana's reaction in viral video

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- KL Rahul have finally broken India's toss jinx in the 21st attempt after the stand-in-captain opted to field first against South Africa in third and final ODI in Visakhapatnam on ... Read More


Critics Choice Awards 2026 Nominations: Adolescence leads limited series race as Sinners dominates film categories

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- The Critics Choice Association has officially unveiled the nominations for the 31st Critics Choice Awards, marking the start of one of the most closely watched phases of awards se... Read More


"I owe nothing to anyone": Carlos Ancelotti opens up on Neymar's World Cup hopes

Brasilia, Dec. 6 -- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has cleared the air about whether their star footballer Neymar will be in the squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Brazilian star Neymar, 33, has ba... Read More


'Today happens only once in a lifetime.': R Ashwin impressed after Justin Greaves' 202* guides WI to monumental draw

India, Dec. 6 -- Ravichandran Ashwin was left impressed with the West Indies' monumental effort in the first Test of their ongoing three-match series against New Zealand. West Indies showcased their g... Read More