Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Alongside him, RCB retained only two more players: middle order batter Rajat Patidar and uncapped Indian fast bowler Yash Dayal. This meant that Mohammad Siraj, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell are among the…

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Chennai Super Kings are preparing for life after their charismatic wicket-keeper batter MS Dhoni and the five-time champions have identified Rishabh Pant as their top target in the IPL 2025 auction. Dhoni is expected to be retained by the franchise as an ‘uncapped player’ thanks to the new rule but the franchise are looking at…

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Mohammad Rizwan speaking to reporters in Pakistan© AFP As the impasse over the ICC Champions Trophy venue continues, Pakistan’s newly appointed ODI and T20I skipper Mohammad Rizwan has broken his silence on the matter. The Indian team is unlikely to be allowed to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, prompting the Board…

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty miss cost Al-Nassr King’s Cup progression© X (Twitter) One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo had the opportunity to turn into a hero for his team as Al-Nassr took on Al-Taawoun in a King’s Cup match on Tuesday. Ronaldo found himself with a big chance to level…

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File photo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden© AFP Premier doubles player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals, marking the Indian’s fourth appearance in the tournament. The Indo-Aussie duo secured their place after Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow were eliminated at…

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