Football Iranian women’s football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football team claimed asylum after they were branded “traitors” at home over a pre-match protest. 11 Mar, 2026 Related Iran football players labelled ‘wartime traitors’ after anthem silence in women’s Asian Cup opener Iranians in LA hopes to see World Cup team Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women footballers Will Iran take part in 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Cricket Trio set for debuts as Pakistan commence 2027 preparations with Bangladesh ODIs Their preparations for the tournament will kick off with the three-match One-day International series against Bangladesh.
T20 World Cup: West Indies players leave India on commercial flights after charter cancelled West Indies coach and South African players Quinton de Kock and David Miller have accused the ICC of leaving them stranded. 10 Mar, 2026
Liverpool go back to Galatasaray cauldron in Champions League last 16 Football Updated 10 Mar, 2026 A deep run in the Champions League would be a major boost for Slot, who has come under fire from frustrated fans during Liverpool’s slump.
Russia win ‘dream’ first Paralympic gold since 2014 Sport 10 Mar, 2026 Voronchikhina’s exploits have brought her to the attention of foreign media at the Games.
Samson rises from year of struggle to become India’s World Cup hero Cricket Updated 10 Mar, 2026 Finishes as the tournament’s third-highest run-scorer with 321 runs.
T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC’s Team of the Tournament 09 Mar, 2026 “Though Pakistan were patchy in the tournament, Sahibzada Farhan was consistently brilliant,” ICC says.
Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history Cricket 09 Mar, 2026 India's T20 victory is the first time a team have won the title on home soil.
PM Shehbaz announces Rs1.5m reward for each player of hockey team after qualifying for World Cup Hockey 09 Mar, 2026 Team secures place in the upcoming hockey World Cup after eight years; performance "significant step towards promoting hockey' in Pakistan, says premier.
INTERVIEW: ‘I could feel the trophy in my hands before the final’ — Shahid Afridi on 2009 World T20 glory
