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Ben Stokes denies being forced out after retirement, citing burnout and long-term pressure despite recent nightclub controversy.

Sunil Gavaskar backs Rohit Sharma to cement his opener role for ODI World Cup 2027, calling the England series a key opportunity to prove consistency.

Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Ben Stokes after the England all-rounder announces shock retirement during the Test against New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma receives strong backing despite criticism over converting starts ahead of India’s crucial England white-ball series.

India face criticism after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of the Ireland T20I series despite strong IPL form and team struggles.

India Women have qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics despite their early exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Brazil face a dangerous Japan side in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, with the Samurai Blue hoping to repeat last year’s stunning victory.

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has defended the decision to delay Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s debut despite the team’s series defeat in Ireland.

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign ended after a six-wicket defeat to Australia, with South Africa joining the Aussies in the semi-finals.

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a stellar 15-year career after the ongoing Test against New Zealand.

India won its first-ever gold medal at a World Rowing Cup as Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh triumphed in the Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls event in Lucerne.

Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 with a late Nikola Vlasic winner to seal second place in Group L and reach the World Cup last 32.

Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England beat Panama 2-0, with Thomas Tuchel praising his form in a World Cup group win.

Colombia top Group K after 0-0 draw vs Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo has a quiet game in a high-intensity World Cup clash.

Messi vs Ronaldo World Cup clash now only possible in final after Portugal finish second in group and move to opposite bracket side.

South Korea exit FIFA World Cup 2026 at group stage after results go against them, ending a chaotic campaign despite early win.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 fixtures confirmed as knockout stage begins across USA, Canada and Mexico with top teams advancing.

Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time in history.

Uruguay’s World Cup exit sparks fallout as federation cancels charter flight and sends players home separately after group-stage failure.

Lionel Messi scores off the bench vs Jordan, extends record streak, and leads Argentina into Round of 32 against Cape Verde.