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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...

Zurich: Two-time Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up in the Diamond League Finals for the third time in a row as Julian Weber of Germany lifted his maiden trophy with two 90m-plus throws in a commanding show here Thursday. Chopra was lying third...

Colombo: Leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was Thursday included in Sri Lanka's 16-member squad for the Asia Cup to be played in the UAE from September 9. Hasaranga is not a part of the Sri Lanka squad for their tour of Zimbabwe, which begins with the...

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...

Chennai: Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament within months of calling it quits from international cricket. Ashwin made the announcement through a social media post. "They...

New Delhi: Indian football is staring at an international ban with world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation issuing a stern ultimatum to the embattled AIFF that it must adopt and ratify a new constitution by October 30 or risk suspension. In a...

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...

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...

Ahmedabad: Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu marked a golden return to action as she won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships Monday. Competing for the first time since her fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics last year,...

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...