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Lionel Messi drops possible World Cup retirement hint

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi has given his strongest hint yet that he will bid farewell to international football at next year's FIFA World Cup. Argentina, already assured of a place at the 2026 finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will host Venezuela on...

Gill, Jurel, Easwaran miss Duleep Trophy quarterfinals

Bengaluru: India Test captain Shubman Gill missed the 2025–26 season-opening Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against East Zone, which began Thursday at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Named captain of the North Zone side, Gill was expected to lead in the opener but was forced...

Virat Kohli thanks Pujara for ‘making my job easier’

New Delhi: Batting maestro Virat Kohli Tuesday thanked his longtime India teammate Cheteshwar Pujara for making his job "easier" in the Test batting line-up with the two forming a robust middle-order pair for nearly a decade. Pujara, 37, called time on his illustrious career on...

Free entry for fans at Hockey Asia Cup

Rajgir: Hockey India Tuesday announced free entry for fans for the Asia Cup beginning here August 29. "Fans can register for their free tickets by visiting www.ticketgenie.in or Hockey India app, where they will receive a virtual ticket upon completion of the process. "This system...

BCCI

ICA announces Rs 1 lakh aid for spouses of deceased members

Bengaluru: The Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA) will introduce a one-time benefit (OTB) of Rs 1 lakh for the spouses of deceased members after the BCCI approved its disbursal. The initiative aims to provide financial assistance and honour the contributions of members' families during their time...

 

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