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Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from football

06 Jun 2023 00:53 AM IST

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish striker for AC Milan, announced that he has made the decision to retire from professional football. The 41-year-old’s contract with Milan is set to expire at the end of June, and it will not be renewed due to a season marred by injuries. As a result,

Celta Vigo defeats Barcelona, Valladolid relegated

06 Jun 2023 00:52 AM IST

Real Valladolid suffered relegation from LaLiga on the last day of the season on Sunday, while Barcelona, who clinched the title, concluded their campaign with a 2-1 loss against struggling Celta Vigo. As the final weekend approached, six teams were filled with apprehension, desperately hoping to avoid demotion. Five of

Verstappen continues dominance with Spanish Grand Prix victory

06 Jun 2023 00:50 AM IST

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen started the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position and continued to lead from start to finish. He has extended his lead in the driver standings by 53 points ahead of teammate Sergio Perez (117). Verstappen was awarded extra points as he set the fastest lap

Verstappen continues dominance with Spanish Grand Prix win

05 Jun 2023 18:05 PM IST

Saudi Arabia to participate in Mt Everest international yoga championship

05 Jun 2023 15:25 PM IST

Saudi Arabia’s national team is preparing to compete in their first international competition, the 2nd Mt Everest International Yoga Championship, which will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 8 June to 10 June, according to Saudi Arabia-based Arab News. The Saudi team arrived in the capital on 1 June and

Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023: India register thrilling 2-1 win against Malaysia

05 Jun 2023 12:45 PM IST

On Monday, the Indian junior women’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the second game of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. After Malaysia’s Dian Nazeri (6′) scored, Mumtaz Khan (10′) and Deepika (26′) each scored to help India win the game and maintain their

Making England bat again was a small win’

05 Jun 2023 01:38 AM IST

After losing the one-off test match against England by 10 wickets, Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie found satisfaction in a “small win” by forcing England to bat in the second innings at the Lord’s cricket ground in London. In the post-match presentation, Balbirnie said, character is not in doubt. Test cricket

Looking forward to great experience with Colombo Strikers: Babar Azam

05 Jun 2023 01:37 AM IST

Pakistan captain and World Number 1 ranked ODI batter Babar Azam will turn out for the Colombo Strikers in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), in what is the team’s first foray into the tournament. The Colombo franchise will be closely watched and followed by the fans, who hope to see

West Indies captain Shai Hope likes to bat at No. 4 against UAE in ODIs

05 Jun 2023 01:36 AM IST

West Indies captain Shai Hope suggested that he will continue to perform for the West Indies at number 4 and is happy to bat whenever the team needs. The West Indies will take on the United Arab Emirates in a three-match ODI series starting on Sunday in Sharjah as a

Did not expect it, special for me and my family’: Josh Tongue

05 Jun 2023 01:35 AM IST

England pacer Josh Tongue, who took a five-wicket haul on his international debut during a one-off Test against Ireland, said that he did not expect to be in the national squad for the Ashes series against Australia and termed his selection as a special moment for him and his family.

Ben Stokes dismisses fitness worries ahead of Ashes series

05 Jun 2023 01:34 AM IST

England Test captain Ben Stokes dismissed fitness worries ahead of the Ashes against Australia, insisting his long-standing knee injury was “nothing to worry about.” The 31-year-old looked in discomfort as he collected a catch on day three of the Lord’s Test against Ireland, a game England won by 10 wickets

Cameron lauds Rohit’s leadership role, courage

05 Jun 2023 01:32 AM IST

Australia’s star all-rounder Cameron Green has just finished playing under Rohit Sharma and will be able to draw on what he learned from the Indian captain when they meet again in the ICC World Test Championship final. After being the most expensive Australian in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Green