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Argentina manager Scaloni reveals reason behind his decision to substitute Messi during 1-1 draw with Colombia
Buenos Aires, June 11: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that Lionel Messi asked to be substituted during the final minutes of their intense 1-1 draw with Colombia at Estadio Monumental.
FIFA WC qualifiers: Haaland scores as Norway beat Estonia; Belgium survives Wales scare
New Delhi, June 10: Erling Haaland scored his fourth goal in as many qualifiers to keep Norway perfect in Group I as they maintained their 100 per cent record with a 1-0 win over Estonia in Tallinn in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA WC qualifiers: Colombia's Duran to miss Argentina clash; Chile loses Aravena for Bolivia duel
New Delhi, June 8: Striker Jhon Duran has been ruled out of Colombia's World Cup qualifier against Argentina due to a back injury, the Colombian football federation said.
Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw by Ecuador in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Guayaquil, June 6: One of the most anticipated coaching debuts in international football history ended in disappointment. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were outplayed for long periods in a goalless draw with Sebastian Beccacece’s Ecuador.
Ancelotti eyes balanced Brazil for World Cup qualifiers
Guayaquil, June 5: New Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said that his plan for the national team will not be based solely on flair, but also on grit and defensive organisation as he prepares for his debut against Ecuador in World Cup qualifying.
Popovic names Australia's extended squad for crunch World Cup qualifiers
Sydney, June 1: Australia's men's football head coach Tony Popovic has named an extended 26-man squad on Sunday for the final fixtures in the third round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ecuador name Valencia, Plata in squad for World Cup qualifiers
Quito: , May 31 (IANS) Brazil-based forwards Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata have been included in Ecuador's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Peru despite injury concerns, the Ecuadorian football federation said on Friday.
Toney returns, Chalobah earns debut call-up as England announce squad for European Qualifiers
London, May 23: Ivan Toney earned a recall while Trevor Chalobah earned his first call-up as head coach Thomas Tuchel has announced the England men's senior squad to play Andorra and Senegal in June.
Kathryn Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025
New Delhi, May 14: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named as the winner of ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025 after standout all-round efforts led to her becoming the Player of the Tournament in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan.
Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce becomes ICC Women's Player of the Month for April
New Delhi, May 14: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for April 2025 for her outstanding performance during the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.
ICC unveils nominees for April's Women's Player of the Month
Dubai, May 5: Three standout captains from the recently concluded the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, Kathryn Bryce (Scotland), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), and Fatima Sana (Pakistan) have been nomoinated for the Player of the Month (April), as per the ICC official website.
Fatima, Hayley, Kathryn nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025
New Delhi, May 5: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, West Indies' skipper Hayley Matthews and Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce have been nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025.
Scotland, Nepal, and Netherlands to play men's T20I tri-series in Glasgow in June
New Delhi, April 24: Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands are all set to compete in a men’s T20I tri-series at the Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow from June 15-20, said Cricket Scotland on Thursday.
WI allrounder Hayley Matthews returns to top 10 in ODI batting rankings
Dubai, April 22: West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has returned to the top five of the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings on the back of her 240 runs in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore.
Fatima Sana named captain of 2025 Women's ODI WC qualifiers' team of the tournament
New Delhi, April 20: Fast-bowling all-rounder Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana was selected as the captain of the 2025 Women’s ODI WC qualifiers’ team of the tournament, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday.
Women's CWCQ 2025: Pak remain unbeaten, WI fall short as Ban qualify in dramatic fashion
Lahore, April 19: The final day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 witnessed high drama and emotional swings, with Pakistan completing a flawless campaign and Bangladesh sneaking into the World Cup after West Indies fell heartbreakingly short in their final game.
Fatima aims to remain unbeaten throughout the qualifiers after Pakistan seal ODI WC spot
New Delhi, April 18: After Pakistan sealed their spot for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup with a comprehensive 87-run victory over Thailand, skipper Fatima Sana said the side is aiming to finish the ongoing qualifying tournament as an unbeaten team.
World Cup Qualifier: Fatima Sana stars as Pakistan qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2025
Lahore, April 17: Fatima Sana's heroic all-round performance and another spirited bowling display helped Pakistan Women book their place in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after securing a comprehensive 67-run victory over Thailand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Matthews, Nigar and Prendergast make big stride in women's rankings
Dubai, April 15: As the race for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 intensifies through the ongoing Qualifier, several standout performers have been rewarded with significant leaps in the latest ICC Women's ODI Rankings — a testament to their match-winning contributions on the big stage.
Women's WC Qualifier: Pakistan's Fatima Sana hoping for 'more good things' ahead of WI clash
New Delhi, April 12: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana believes that her best is yet to come after she claimed figures of 4-23 in their six-wicket win over Scotland in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025 in Lahore. Hosts Pakistan registered back-to-back wins against Ireland and Scotland to start the tournament on a high.
Pakistan wins two matches in Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, captain confident of remaining battles
New Delhi April 12: As the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 nears a critical stage, Pakistan has won two matches and is confident of good performance in the remaining encounters.
ICC Women's CWCQ 2025 Day 3: Dominant Pakistan outclass Scotland, West Indies edge past Ireland in thriller
Lahore, April 11: Hosts Pakistan continued their impressive run at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, making it two wins in two matches with a convincing victory over Scotland. Meanwhile, the West Indies held their nerve in a last-over thriller to clinch a narrow win against a spirited Ireland side, as per the official website of ICC.
Women's ODI WC Qualifiers: Pakistan and West Indies secure hard-fought victories
Lahore, April 11: Fifties from Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz helped Pakistan secure a six-wicket win over Scotland in a rain-affected day in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers, while West Indies captain Hayley Matthews took another four-wicket haul to help her side beat Ireland by just six runs on Friday.
Bangladesh begins ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 with a commanding victory against Thailand
Lahore, April 10: Bangladesh commenced their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 journey in spectacular style, achieving a decisive 178-run triumph over Thailand.
Women's ODI WC Qualifiers: Sultana's ton, twin five-fers power Bangladesh to record win
Lahore, April 10: Bangladesh Women's captain Nigar Sultana struck her maiden ODI century in style, while spinners Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus shared all ten wickets to lead the team to a commanding 178-run win over Thailand in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Thursday.
Women's ODI WC Qualifiers: McColl approved as replacement for Carter in Scotland's squad
Lahore, April 10: Kirsty McColl has been approved by the ICC Technical Committee as a replacement for injured Darcey Carter in Scotland's squad for the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan.
Women's ODI WC Qualifiers: Pakistan and Scotland claim victories on opening day
Lahore, April 9: Hosts Pakistan began the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup qualifiers campaign with a 38-run win over Ireland on Wednesday, while Scotland pulled off a famous 11-run win over a more fancied West Indies, despite skipper Hayley Matthews' fighting century.
Ayesha Zafar to lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh in Women's WC Qualifier warm-up match
Lahore, April 7: Ayesha Zafar, who has represented Pakistan women's team in 32 ODIs and 26 T20Is, will lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-up fixture on Tuesday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier not easy competition for Pakistan, says Sana Mir
New Delhi, April 4: There are few players who are better versed in navigating ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier events than Sana Mir and the former Pakistan skipper believes the next instalment could be the most competitive yet.
Umpires, match officials revealed for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
Dubai, April 3: The six-team qualifier tournament will take place in Pakistan between April 9-19, with two sides to earn their place at this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup as a result, as per the official website of ICC.
ICC names 10 umpires, three match referees to officiate Women's ODI WC qualifiers in Pakistan
Dubai, April 3: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that a panel of 10 umpires and three match referees will be officiating in the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, happening from April 9 to 19 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Rajgir to host Men's Asia Cup 2025 as Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar State Sports Authority
New Delhi, March 31: Rajgir, the historic city in Bihar, will host the Men's Asia Cup 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday.
Rajgir to host Asia Cup 2025 as Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar State Sports Authority
New Delhi, March 31: Rajgir, the historic city in Bihar, is all set to host the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday.
Brazil fire coach Dorival Junior amid poor results
New Delhi, March 29: Brazilian football is once again in search of a leader after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the dismissal of head coach Dorival Junior on Friday. The decision comes after a series of underwhelming performances, culminating in a crushing 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires—Brazil's worst loss in a World Cup qualifier.
India to play Thailand, Mongolia, Timor Leste, Iraq in AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers
Kuala Lumpur, March 27: The India senior women's team were drawn alongside Thailand, Mongolia, Timor Leste and Iraq in Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
'I am unhappy with the situation': Hansi Flick criticises scheduling of Barcelona's fixtures
Barcelona, March 26: FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has criticised the scheduling of fixtures as his side will be playing against Osasuna on Friday (IST), just one day after the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers took place, rendering important players unavailable for the clash.
Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in ICC Women's World Cup qualifiers
Lahore, March 26: Host Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, with pace all-rounder Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan at last year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup , continuing to lead the team in the 50-over event
Dottin ruled out as West Indies unveil World Cup Qualifier squad
St John's, March 25: Experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin has been ruled out as West Indies announced a strong 15-member squad to compete at the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 in Pakistan between April 9-19, the ICC's official website reported.
FIFA WC Qualifiers: Anthony Gordon withdraws from England squad due to injury
London, March 23: Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England national camp due to an injury, that he sustained during a win over Albania in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. England face Latvia on Monday evening in their second World Cup qualifier.
Brazil's Alisson returns to Liverpool after suffering concussion
New Delhi, March 21: Goalkeeper Alisson Becker has departed the Brazil national team set-up and will return to Liverpool after suffering a concussion. The goalkeeper was forced off in the second half of his nation's World Cup qualifier with Colombia in the early hours of Friday following a collision.