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Cristiano Jr. with his father Ronaldo. (Agencies Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo’s escalating dispute with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has put the veteran forward’s international future under the spotlight, but a different question surrounds the next generation of the Ronaldo family. His 16-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., has already represented Portugal at youth level, yet the…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during a training session. (PTI Photo) Former India opener Virender Sehwag sees a bit of himself in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach to batting, saying the teenage sensation is in his prime and should get as many opportunities as possible to build a long international career.The 15-year-old has already made an…

Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan (Pic credit: UFC) Brendan Allen wanted a fight higher up the UFC middleweight rankings. Instead, he will put his own position on the line against Christian Leroy Duncan, a rising contender who has won five consecutive fights.Allen, ranked No. 4 in the division, has won his last three bouts,…

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (REUTERS) Max Verstappen may have won his first F1 Singapore Grand Prix sprint, but the lack of overtaking left the Red Bull driver questioning whether the Marina Bay Street Circuit is suited to the format. Lewis Hamilton echoed his concerns, calling for track changes to improve racing after a rain-hit contest…

India’s 250-run total was not enough to prevent defeat against the West Indies, reigniting the debate over the growing dominance of batters in T20 cricket. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has voiced his frustration over flat pitches, smaller boundaries and dew, questioning how bowlers can compete when even massive totals are being chased down with ease.Speaking to…

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir in conversation with Ishan Kishan during a training session. (PTI Photo) INDORE: With the 2028 T20 World Cup more than two years away, the Indian team has enough time to experiment before picking the ‘Final 15’ best suited to the conditions in host nations Australia and New Zealand.It also presents…

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential six-month ban after his Portugal walkout, while the Al-Nassr superstar closes in on 1,000 career goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for walking out on Portugal, accepted that his actions should carry consequences and insisted he remains ready to represent his country. However, the fallout from his dispute with Jorge Jesus…

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s decision to take up wicketkeeping at the age of 24, urging the India Test opener to concentrate on his batting rather than attempt to develop a demanding new skill. Jaiswal’s reported move to work on his wicketkeeping has drawn attention ahead of the 2026-27…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image: ANI) With the 2027 ODI World Cup less than a year away, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s recent form has strengthened their prospects of featuring in the marquee tournament. Former India all-rounder Robin Singh believes the two experienced batters will be valuable assets for the Men in Blue as…

The debate over the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League continues to intensify, with former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane becoming the latest to call for its removal. Rahane believes the rule has outlived its purpose and is hampering the development of all-rounders in Indian cricket.Speaking to Cricbuzz, the former Kolkata Knight Riders and…