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New Delhi: The upcoming Finalissima in Doha, between Spain and Argentina, faces a postponement or a possible change in venue after authorities in Qatar suspended sporting activity nationwide amid escalating regional tensions. The match, scheduled for March 27 at Lusail Stadium, was set to bring together the reigning European and South American champions in a high-profile intercontinental showdown. However, the deteriorating security situation across the Gulf has cast serious doubt over whether it can proceed as planned.  In a brief statement, the Qatar Football Association confirmed that all domestic tournaments have been suspended indefinitely. Officials cited mounting security concerns and…

Kolkata: Abhishek Sharma’s recent struggles with the bat have caught the attention of former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan. He urged the southpaw to work on his technique ahead of India’s semi-final clash against England. After a promising half-century against Zimbabwe earlier in the tournament, Abhishek managed just 10 runs off 11 balls against West Indies at the Eden Gardens, leaving Pathan concerned. “One concern is Abhishek Sharma's form again. After scoring that fifty, it felt like he would continue making runs, but when he went for that shot, his back knee was bent too much, and his body weight was…

Kolkata: West Indies finds itself stuck in Kolkata after their heavy-wight Super Eights clash against India on Sunday, March 1. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ripple across global aviation and that forced the Shai Hope-led side to extend their stay. What was meant to be a routine flight home has turned into a waiting game, with players confined to their hotel rooms with luggage packed. The travel chaos stems from Israel’s pre-emptive strike on Iran, which sparked retaliatory actions and led to widespread airspace closures across West Asia. Dubai Airport, a critical hub for flights between India and the…

New Delhi: Tensions in the Middle East have cast a shadow over Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising questions about whether the Asian side will be able to compete in matches hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran secured qualification by topping their Asian group, but the recent escalation of conflict has created uncertainty. The situation intensified after joint US-Israeli strikes resulted in the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior officials. Iran has since launched military responses targeting US installations in the region and strikes inside Israel. The conflict has prompted…