Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticises World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy/ Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticised FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that would manage the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that football’s biggest…

Belgium beat India (AP Photo) India’s spirited fightback ended in heartbreak as Belgium prevailed in a tense penalty shootout after the two sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time. India had made the brighter start and took the lead through Abhishek, whose sixth-minute field goal gave the hosts a 1-0 advantage. Belgium…

Dewald Brevis goes berserk Dewald Brevis produced another sensational display of power-hitting as South Africa bounced back from their opening defeat to Namibia with a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek on Saturday. Chasing 145, South Africa reached 146/3 in 13.4 overs, with Brevis smashing an unbeaten 75 off 32…

(IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the ECB’s decision to reappoint Joe Root as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement, while insisting that Harry Brook remains the long-term leadership prospect.Brook, who served as Stokes’ deputy during England’s recent Test series against New Zealand, was…