Sports

Lisbon: Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he plans to marry his long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez, following their recent engagement. The 41-year-old star made the revelation in an exclusive interview with renowned journalist Piers Morgan. Wedding Plans After World Cup Ronaldo hinted at his wedding plans, saying, “Getting married after the World Cup, as a World Cup winner, might be the perfect plan.” While he spoke in a light-hearted manner, fans have taken it seriously, eagerly anticipating the official wedding. Ronaldo and Georgina have been together since 2016 and are raising multiple children together. The football icon added that he intends to celebrate the special occasion after the 2026 World Cup, aiming to combine the triumph of lifting ...

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formed a committee to investigate serious allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam against former selector Manjurul Islam and other officials during the 2022 Women’s ODI World Cup. The committee has been asked to submit its findings within 15 days. Allegations Against Former Selector Jahanara Alam, currently based in Australia, revealed in an interview that Manjurul Islam and other officials repeatedly engaged in inappropriate behavior towards her. She specifically accused Manjurul of asking obscene questions during conversations, including inquiries about her menstrual cycle. Jahanara quoted Manjurul saying, “When your period ends, inform me, I want to see for myself.” She further alleged that ...

New Delhi: Indian batter Pratika Rawal finally received her World Cup medal after being initially left out due to injury, bringing her to tears in a moment of sheer emotion. The 25-year-old had played a stellar tournament, finishing as India’s second-highest run-scorer, but a serious leg injury during the group stages against Bangladesh prevented her from participating in the semi-final and final. As per ICC rules, only the 15 members present in the final match were awarded medals, leaving Pratika without one. The Indian women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone by winning the World Cup for the first time, yet the absence of Pratika’s medal left a bittersweet note for both her and the team. Fans and cricket enthusiasts repeatedly asked, “Where is Pratika’s medal?” Calls to amen...

Mong Kok, Hong Kong: Pakistani all-rounder Abbas Afridi stunned cricket fans by hitting six sixes in a single over during the Hong Kong Sixes match against Kuwait. However, as per tournament rules, this feat does not count towards official records. The Hong Kong Sixes is a unique, high-scoring tournament with 6-over matches, designed purely for entertainment. Teams consist of six players, with the wicketkeeper exempt from bowling, and the other five players must bowl an over each. Afridi’s Incredible Over The explosive right-handed batsman faced Yaseen Patel’s 5th over, dispatching every ball for maximums. The last delivery of the over, bowled above the waist, was declared a no-ball, giving Afridi an extra delivery. He completed the over with 38 runs, including the six sixes. P...

Bengaluru: Amid talks of RCB’s potential ownership changes, Royal Challengers Bangalore have announced a significant update for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The franchise has parted ways with foreign head coach Luke Williams due to his ongoing commitments with the Big Bash League, and has promoted a domestic coach to take charge. Melolan Rangarajan, who has been associated with RCB in various roles for the past six years, will now serve as the head coach for WPL 2026. Rangarajan’s Journey to Head CoachRangarajan, a former Tamil Nadu Ranji player, has been with RCB for six years and has spent the last two seasons as the assistant coach of the women’s team. With Luke Williams focusing on his Big Bash League duties as head coach of the Adelaide Strikers, RCB management e...

! New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is once again in the spotlight as the 2026 season auction approaches. Amidst the buzz, here’s an intriguing story that few know. It’s about South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis and his sister Janine Kallis. While Jacques Kallis made his mark in the IPL for several years, one particular season saw a unique twist – his sister Janine performed as a cheerleader during the league. Jacques Kallis’ Sister on the Cheerleading SquadIn the 2009 IPL season, held in South Africa due to the general elections in India, Janine Kallis was a cheerleader for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) while her brother played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). During a match between CSK and RCB, when Jacques Kallis was dismissed, Janine couldn’t resist and celebra...

New Delhi: Indian women’s cricket made history by winning the World Cup for the first time, a triumph celebrated across the nation. However, a lingering disappointment remained among fans for Pratika Rawal, who played a key role in India’s campaign but missed out on a medal due to ICC regulations. Rawal was one of India’s top performers in the group stage, scoring 308 runs, second only to Smriti Mandhana, before an injury forced her out of the tournament. Her place in the final was taken by Shafali Verma, who delivered a stellar all-round performance, helping India clinch the trophy and earning the Player of the Match award. According to ICC rules, only the 15 players on the official final match roster are eligible for medals. Since Rawal was sidelined due to injury, she was initiall...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a major action against former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with a money laundering case linked to online betting platform 1xBet. The agency has provisionally attached assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to the two players under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to the ED, the attachment includes mutual fund investments worth ₹6.64 crore in Raina’s name and immovable property valued at ₹4.5 crore in Dhawan’s name. The action comes amid increased scrutiny of financial activities of sports personalities in India. The ED clarified that the properties have been temporarily seized under PMLA provisions, while investigations into the alleged money laundering through the 1xBet platform ...

The fourth T20I between India and Australia is underway at the Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast, with both teams looking to take the lead in the five-match series. The series currently stands 1-1, and India, fresh off a win in the previous match, batted first, posting 167/8. Australia got off to a fiery start, scoring 37 runs in the first 4 overs. Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh opened the innings, attacking Indian bowlers from the outset. Despite early control by India’s bowlers, Australia quickly shifted momentum with boundaries and sixes from Marsh and Short. For India, Shubman Gill top-scored with 46 runs, narrowly missing a half-century. Captain Suryakumar Yadav struggled for form again, scoring 20 off 10 balls, while Jitesh Sharma and Tilak Varma could not make a substantial ...