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Rohit Sharma Says 2023 ODI World Cup Final Loss Left Him Emotionally Drained and Questioning His Future in Cricket
New Delhi, December 22, 2025 Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of India’s heartbreaking loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, revealing that the defeat left him feeling so drained that he briefly questioned whether he wanted to continue playing the sport. Speaking at a Masters Union event, the former India captain described the period after November 19, 2023, as one of the toughest phases of his career. The World Cup final, played...
Lionel Messi Paid ₹89 Crore for India Tour, Organiser Tells Investigators; Event Cost Touched ₹100 Crore
Kolkata, December 21: Fresh details have emerged about the finances behind football superstar Lionel Messi’s recent India visit, with the main organiser of the Kolkata event revealing that the Argentine legend was paid ₹89 crore for the tour. The disclosure was made during questioning by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the chaos and alleged mismanagement at the event held in Kolkata on December 13. According to sources cited by PTI, Satadru Dutta, the primary organiser of the...
Lionel Messi Visits Anant Ambani’s Vantara, Takes Part in Traditional Rituals and Wildlife Conservation Activities
Jamnagar | December 17, 2025 Global football icon and FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi visited Vantara, the wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani, during his ongoing India tour. The visit drew wide attention after visuals of Messi performing traditional Indian rituals and warmly greeting Anant Ambani went viral on social media. Messi was hosted by Anant Ambani at Vantara in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district and was accompanied by Radhika Merchant. During...
ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Countdown Begins with Trophy Unveiling Ceremony in Harare
Harare | December 16, 2025 The countdown to the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 officially began on Monday with the unveiling of the tournament trophy at a special ceremony held in Harare. The global age-group event will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia and is scheduled to take place from January 15 to February 6, 2026. The tournament will feature 16 teams from around the world, including Tanzania, who will be making their debut in the competition. The trophy unveiling...
Bengal Sports Minister Offers Resignation After Chaos at Messi ‘GOAT India’ Event in Kolkata
Kolkata | December 16, 2025 West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered to resign following chaotic scenes at football icon Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT India’ tour event held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata last Saturday. The event, which was expected to be a highlight for fans and the football star alike, descended into mayhem when Messi left the stadium early due to alleged mismanagement. The large crowd, eager to catch a glimpse of the Argentine football legend, became frustrated...