New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 23-year career with Portugal, during which he became the highest goalscorer and most-capped player in men's international football.
Dubai, Nov 5 (IANS) South Africa’s seam-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen, Pakistan’s young all-rounder Arafat Minhas and West Indies captain Shai Hope have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2026.
Dubai, Nov 5 (IANS) India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary have been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for October 2026.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Arsenal will look to extend their impressive home record when they host promoted Hull City, while Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is set to reach a significant milestone as the 2026/27 Premier League season enters Matchweek 10.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Azam Khan has criticised the social media behaviour of the Pakistan fans, describing the abuse he received on the internet after a match.
Perth, Nov 5 (IANS) Young fast bowler Mahli Beardman said if he potentially gets an ODI debut against England in the upcoming white-ball series, he will grab the chance with both hands. Beardman is in the running for his first ODI cap in the series opener at Optus Stadium on November 13, in front of his home crowd.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India captain Smriti Mandhana said the biggest change since the team’s 2025 Women’s World Cup triumph on home soil has been the respect women’s cricket commands now, and the way its players have become household names in the country.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Birthday wishes poured in for Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli as he turned 38 on Thursday, with former teammates, fellow cricketers, BCCI vice president and IPL franchises joining in to celebrate one of the most influential players of the modern era.
Munich, Nov 5 (IANS) Recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich that will see him stay with the German giants until 2029, the club announced on Thursday.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India women’s head coach Amol Mazumdar said he wants his side to carry the strong belief that won them the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup into the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, to be played next year.
