FIFA president Infantino confirms Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup in USA | Football News

FIFA president Infantino confirms Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup in USA | Football News

Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…

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Queen’s Gambit: Vaishali triumphs in Candidates, will vie for world title | Chess News

Queen’s Gambit: Vaishali triumphs in Candidates, will vie for world title | Chess News

Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s…

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Pat Cummins cleared by Cricket Australia for IPL return; SRH captain set to play against RR | Cricket News

Pat Cummins cleared by Cricket Australia for IPL return; SRH captain set to play against RR | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have received a boost after their 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals, with captain Pat Cummins set to rejoin the squad after recovering from a back injury.On Thursday, a report on the Cricket Australia website mentioned, “Fresh scans on his back have cleared the way for Pat Cummins to return to action at…

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IPL Match Today, MI vs PBKS: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Mumbai weather update | Cricket News

IPL Match Today, MI vs PBKS: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Mumbai weather update | Cricket News

MI vs PBKS match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Mumbai Indians (MI) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of IPL 2026 on April 16, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium. The two teams enter this contest on completely different trajectories. Punjab Kings remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, currently sitting in third place…

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CSK knock BCCI’s door, lodge complaint against RCB for ‘Dosa idli’ song at Chinnaswamy | Cricket News

CSK knock BCCI’s door, lodge complaint against RCB for ‘Dosa idli’ song at Chinnaswamy | Cricket News

CSK lodge complaint against RCB over ‘Dosa, idli’ song (Image: Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have formally lodged a complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) over alleged misconduct during their IPL 2026 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5.The complaint highlights multiple concerns,…

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Explained: How India’s R Vaishali caged Lagno’s ‘dragon’ to claim historic Women’s Candidates 2026 title | Chess News

Explained: How India’s R Vaishali caged Lagno’s ‘dragon’ to claim historic Women’s Candidates 2026 title | Chess News

Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Kateryna Lagno (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: There is a proverb. In English, it goes like, “Fortune favours the brave”. Let’s start with the “fortune” part. For 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, winning her game on Wednesday was not enough to make her a champion. Sharing the same 7.5/14 points as her was…

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Comedy of errors in PSL! Chaos unfolds on free hit after yes-no call creates confusion – Watch | Cricket News

Comedy of errors in PSL! Chaos unfolds on free hit after yes-no call creates confusion – Watch | Cricket News

A chaotic moment on a free-hit delivery in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) became the talking point even as Peshawar Zalmi registered an eight-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday.Abrar Ahmed was on strike for the free hit after Ali Raza bowled the waist-high no-ball. What followed was a mix-up in the middle. Abrar guided…

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‘I’m still not 100%’: Virat Kohli’s blunt fitness admission after RCB win | Cricket News

‘I’m still not 100%’: Virat Kohli’s blunt fitness admission after RCB win | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli delivered yet another commanding performance with a 34-ball 49 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 147, RCB cruised home in 15.1 overs, with Kohli once again setting…

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