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Ronaldo to Play His Last European Championship

4Jul

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Ronaldo to Play His Last European Championship

HAMBURG, Germany: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that this year’s European Championship will be the last of his career. At 39 years old, the Portuguese superstar is making history by participating in the Euros for a record sixth time. Ronaldo has been instrumental in leading his team to the quarterfinals, where they will face Kylian Mbappe and France in Hamburg on Friday. After Portugal's thrilling penalty-shootout victory over Slovenia on Monday, Ronaldo spoke to Portuguese public broadcaster RTP. He confirmed, “It is, without doubt, my last European Championship. But I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by all that football means — by the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm for seeing my supporters, my family, the affection people have for me.” Cristiano Ronaldo is ...

Awais Munir Triumphs in the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship

3Jul

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Awais Munir Triumphs in the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship

Awais Munir emerged victorious in the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship held recently in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He defeated Hong Kong's Nansen Wan in the final with a score of 6-3. Munir's win adds to Pakistan's recent success in snooker, following Mohammad Hasnain's triumph in the Asian U21 Snooker Championship. Pakistan's Awais Munir celebrated a stunning victory at the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship on Tuesday. Munir defeated Hong Kong's Nansen Wan with a score of 6-3. The match was thrilling, initially tied at 2-2. Munir then surged ahead, winning three consecutive sets to lead 5-2. Despite a brief comeback by Nansen in the eighth frame, Munir secured his win in the ninth frame, showcasing impressive skill and control. Earlier, Munir had a remarkable semi-final match against ...

Babar Azam Now to Play Under Rizwan’s Captaincy

2Jul

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Babar Azam Now to Play Under Rizwan’s Captaincy

Pakistan's cricket team skipper, Babar Azam, will now play under captaincy of wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan. Global T20 Canada League franchise, Vancouver Knights, has appointed Rizwan as their new captain. On Sunday, franchise announced Rizwan’s new role with a social media post. The announcement included an honorary title for Rizwan, calling him "Sir." Vancouver Knights shared, "Hear ye, hear ye! Vancouver Knights have chosen their captain for GT20 Season 4: Sir Mohammad Rizwan! ????️ With his mighty batting skills and sharp wicketkeeping, he's ready to lead our charge to victory. Prepare for battle, Knights!" Vancouver Knights also includes notable players such as pacer Mohammad Amir, batsman Asif Ali, New Zealand’s Michael Rippon, South Africa’s Dwaine Pretorius, Namibia...

India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi

2Jul

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India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi

In a recent statement, Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi acknowledged India's deserved victory in T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. Match, held in Barbados, saw India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, secure a hard-fought win by 7 runs, marking their second T20 world cup in 17 years. Reflecting on final, Shaheen Afridi expressed his admiration for India's consistent performance throughout the game. "I watched the match and enjoyed it. Both teams played well, but handling pressure is key," he remarked. He credited India for their excellent cricket and affirmed their merit in clinching title. Shaheen Afridi also addressed Pakistan's early exit from the tournament during league stage, emphasizing the need to address weaknesses. "Strong teams evolve through a process. ...

Ravindra Jadeja Announces T20I Retirement After Kohli and Rohit

2Jul

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Ravindra Jadeja Announces T20I Retirement After Kohli and Rohit

Ravindra Jadeja, a talented Indian all-rounder, has decided to bid farewell to T20 International cricket, following in footsteps of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. His announcement came just after India's triumphant victory over South Africa in T20 World Cup final. In a heartfelt message shared on his official Instagram page, Jadeja expressed deep gratitude and pride in his contributions to national team. "With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals," he wrote. "I consider winning T20 World Cup a dream come true, pinnacle of my T20 International career." Ravindra Jadeja, known for his all-round skills, leaves behind a remarkable record in T20Is, having scored 515 runs and taken 54 wickets in 74 matches. His retirement, alongside Kohli and Rohit's recent decisi...