Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39, continues to impress, revelling in the challenges at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. He led Al-Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite, scoring twice to bring his season tally to 23 goals. Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of excellence remains as vibrant as ever.
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India captain Rohit Sharma clarified speculation regarding his absence from the SCG Test, stating he stepped down due to poor form. Averaging just 6.2 in the ongoing series against Australia, Rohit decided to step away after informing the selectors and coach. His performance has been underwhelming, echoing a poor home series against New Zealand.
Read MoreGautam Gambhir’s role as India’s head coach is under scrutiny amid declining performances from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Communication issues and selection disagreements are reported, with Gambhir’s approach questioned. If improvements aren’t seen in the upcoming Test and Champions Trophy, his position might be in jeopardy.
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India will play its matches in next year’s Champions Trophy at a neutral venue, having refused to travel to host nation and arch-rival Pakistan, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday after weeks of deliberations. In return, Pakistan will play its matches in future ICC tournaments hosted by India at neutral venues. The agreement also covers the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted by India, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the ICC statement confirmed.
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India’s struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy continued at the Gabba, with Australia posting a formidable first-innings total. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali attributed India’s woes to a disconnect between captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, citing inconsistent selection choices. India’s bowling, heavily reliant on Jasprit Bumrah’s six-wicket haul, faltered against Travis Head and Steve Smith’s centuries.
Read MoreRafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, announced his retirement from professional tennis at the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain. At 38 years old, Nadal reflected on his career, expressing gratitude for his family, friends, and fans. He emphasized the importance of both his athletic achievements and personal values, hoping to be remembered for his sportsmanship and character.
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India have taken a concrete step towards hosting the Olympics and Paralympics by formally expressing interest in hosting the big ticket events. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) reportedly submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.
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New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel led a historic 3-0 Test series sweep against India, taking six crucial wickets in the third Test to secure a thrilling 25-run victory. Chasing 147, India crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 121 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, marking their first-ever 3-0 defeat at home.
Read MorePakistan’s Fakhar Zaman supports Babar Azam, arguing against dropping him due to poor form. Fakhar highlights that India supported Virat Kohli during his slump. After Pakistan’s opening Test defeat to England, changes include Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah being sidelined, with a new selection panel installed.
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