Qatar players celebrate after their side’s first goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Qatar finally exorcised the ghosts of their disappointing home World Cup campaign four years ago, snatching a dramatic 1-1 draw against Group B favourites Switzerland to secure the nation’s first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday.A stoppage-time equaliser, later ruled an own goal…

Jofra Archer (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have made two changes to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to the side, while Josh Tongue is set to make his T20I debut.The duo replaces Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, who have…

Cristiano Ronaldo (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself at the centre of a fresh FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy after his verified Instagram account liked a post that accused FIFA of helping Lionel Messi‘s Argentina reach the final. The incident has added to a tournament that has already seen several controversies,…

India and Canada are looking to fast-track negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both countries push to deepen economic engagement and raise bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that negotiations on the trade pact with India could prove transformational for businesses and workers in Canada.“We’re negotiating a…