FIFA has vowed to continue consultations over its controversial proposal to bring private investment into the World Cup, despite a sweeping boycott threat from European football nations and strong opposition from other regional confederations.
The Vice President also praised India's performance, highlighting the historic gold-silver finish in para athletics and Sreeshankar's achievement of winning consecutive Commonwealth silver medals.
Rahane confirmed his decision through an emotional video shared on Instagram, saying he felt the time was right to move on from international cricket.
The 33-year-old is keeping his options open, whether to retire following manager Julian Nagelsmann's resignation and the appointment of Jurgen Klopp to the post or continue wearing the national shirt.
Sooryavanshi currently has 536 rating points and trails India teammate Ishan Kishan, who leads the latest T20I batting rankings.
During the 2023 WC, Australia played a total of 11 games, and the winner of the 2027 World Cup will have to play at least 13 matches, including five group stage games, six Super 7 games, a semifinal and a final.
The French Football Federation (FFF) has appointed Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the France national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps.
Lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named in the squad, though his availability will depend on fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE).
Competing against the world's best young speed climbers, her performance is one of the finest ever by an Indian at the World Youth Championships and marks another significant milestone for Indian sport climbing on the global stage.
Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Aakash shared his thoughts on India's ODI roadmap and the crucial role of veteran opener Rohit Sharma.
Pirlo had emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gennaro Gattuso after high-profile options Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti reportedly turned down the opportunity to manage the four-time world champions.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially announced his retirement from football officiating, just one week after taking charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
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