Auckland, July 8 (IANS) White-ball specialists Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Tim Seifert have received casual playing agreements for the 2026-27 period, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday. Allen, Ferguson and Seifert were among those with casual deals for the previous year while fast bowler Milne has been added for the next 12 months starting August 1.The quartet, who are all contracted on casual playing agreements for the current period, will be available for white-ball series…
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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Portugal and Spain, two of Europe’s oldest rivals, meet in Arlington with Cristiano Ronaldo possibly playing his last World Cup match, while co-hosts USA welcome Belgium to Seattle for a shot at a quarter-final they haven’t reached in over two decades. Add a red card twist, a fading golden generation, and two sides that both needed late drama just to get here, and this is about as good as a World Cup matchday gets.Portugal and Spain share a border and a rivalry that goes ba…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Iran’s football team used the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage to deliver a message of peace and unity after its goalless Group G draw against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, leaving a handwritten note in the dressing room that was later shared by the Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI).The note came amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, one of the tournament’s co-hosts along with Canada and Mexico. Both nations are still negotiating to end their conflict.”…
Vancouver, June 22 (IANS) The Egyptian national football team’s plans to set up camp in Seattle have been derailed after local security authorities refused the team’s request to stay in the city following their World Cup clash against New Zealand.The team will now be forced to alter their travel logistics and return to the city of Spokane, team manager Ibrahim Hassan said on Monday. “The security authorities refused the team’s request to stay in the city of Seattle as planned after the New Zeala…
Los Angeles, June 22 (IANS) Belgium was left frustrated after a goalless draw with Iran in their FIFA World Cup Group G match. The game finished goalless, but it was incident-stacked. Belgium registered 20 shots, Thibaut Courtois made two superb saves to deny Iran, Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed for offside, and Nathan Ngoy was sent off. The result means that the Red Devils and Team Melli can both go through and both go out as it is all to play for in Group G. Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia …
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has questioned the travel arrangements imposed on his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the extensive commuting between Mexico and the United States has taken a physical and mental toll on his squad.Speaking ahead of Iran’s crucial Group G encounter against Belgium on Sunday, Ghalenoei revealed that tournament organisers had informed his side that they would be allowed greater flexibility for their final group-stage match again…
Seattle, June 20 (IANS) USA defender Alex Freeman described his maiden FIFA World Cup goal as an emotional and unforgettable moment after helping his side secure a 2-0 victory over Australia and seal top spot in Group D in Seattle on Saturday.Freeman thought his celebrations had been cut short when the assistant referee raised the offside flag after he found the net in the second half at Seattle Stadium. However, a VAR review overturned the decision, sparking jubilant celebrations among the home…
Seattle, June 20 (IANS) Australia coach Tony Popovic blamed a poor first-half display after the Socceroos suffered a 2-0 defeat to the United States in their second Group D match at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.Australia entered the contest with confidence following a surprise 2-0 victory over Türkiye in its tournament opener, but struggled to cope with the intensity of the Americans in front of a large crowd in Seattle.The United States took the lead in the 11th minute when a cross from Fola…
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra says the fruit’s growing popularity reflects both diaspora nostalgia and widening American appreciation for Indian produce.For decades, Indian Americans returnin…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20 (IST), featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous structure of eight groups. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, w…