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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football has prompted tributes from the clubs where he made his name, the leagues in which he dominated and the organisations that have witnessed his record-breaking career. Yet one notable absence has drawn attention. Real Madrid, the club where he became its greatest goalscorer and … Read more

Pakistan’s hilarious fielding blunder (Screengrabs) India’s clash against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup witnessed a funny moment when three Pakistani fielders failed to catch a simple high ball because of confusion over who would take it. The incident happened during the 44th over, leaving the Indian players and dugout amused.India were batting at 202 … Read more

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (Image: REUTERS) Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the record books in Major League Soccer, with the Inter Miami captain becoming the first player in the league’s history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. At 39, the Argentine superstar showed no signs of slowing down, finishing the 2026 … Read more

Puja Tomar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Puja Tomar remembers a time when MMA had little recognition in India. Today, she sees more girls taking up the sport, more people following it and a growing interest in what happens inside the UFC Octagon. Having become the first Indian woman to win a fight in the promotion, … Read more

Carlos Prates had a fair bit to tick off during his India visit. There was the food, the traditional attire, the local culture and, going by his social media updates, even some firecracker fun. The Brazilian UFC fighter is enjoying himself, making the most of a visit that was as much about experiencing India as … Read more

Rajat Patidar has pulled out of India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup after informing the BCCI that he does not wish to be considered for selection in the 50-over format while managing his existing injury concerns.Following his withdrawal, the Men’s Selection Committee has brought in Ayush Badoni as his replacement and … Read more

India’s Dhruv Jurel (PTI Photo) India A tightened their grip on the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A after building a commanding 428-run lead on the second day, with Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar scoring half-centuries on Sunday.Resuming their first innings at 227/2, the hosts continued to pile on the runs, reaching … Read more

Australia’s Usman Khawaja (AP Photo/James Elsby) The Sandpapergate scandal that rocked Australian cricket in 2018 has returned to the spotlight following fresh revelations from Usman Khawaja, who has claimed that the entire team was aware of the ball-tampering attempts during the Test series against South Africa.Excerpts from Khawaja’s upcoming autobiography, Sabr, published by the Sydney … Read more

Mohammed Shami (File Photo) As tributes poured in from former players, fans and the BCCI after Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, they all pointed to the same truth: India had bid farewell to one of its finest pacers.Over 13 years, Shami played 64 Tests, claimed 229 wickets and helped transform … Read more

India vs Pakistan, Under-19 Asia Cup Live Score: India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry in a marquee Group A encounter at the Under-19 One-day Asia Cup today, with both teams arriving in confident mood after registering comprehensive victories in their opening matches. India opened their campaign with a commanding 10-wicket victory over … Read more