Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to appear in six Euro editions after being named in Portugal's starting XI against Czechia on Tuesday, June 18. Portugal began their campaign in the European Champion with a 2-1 victory. On the other hand, Kane Williamson decided to let go of New Zealand's captaincy and the central contract for the 2024-25 following the Black Caps' early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the USA. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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Neeraj Chopra wins Gold at Paavo Nurmi Games in the build-up to the Olympics
India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra on a comeback trail after a month-long break, won the Gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland with an 85.97m throw, which he achieved in his third attempt.
Kane Williamson gives up central contract, steps down as New Zealand white-ball captain
Kane Williamson has decided to move on as captain of New Zealand in white-ball cricket following his side's early elimination from the T20 World Cup 2024. Williamson has also not accepted the central contract for 2024-25 season in order to pursue T20 league opportunities in January next year.
T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight: USA to play South Africa, West Indies up against England in a mouth-watering encounter
40 games are done and dusted in the group stage and the real business begins with USA set to take on South Africa in the Super 8 opener in Antigua followed by the two-time champions England and West Indies taking on each other in what promises to be a cracker of an encounter in St Lucia on Wednesday, June 19.
Shreyas Iyer is set to return to India's ODI fold with the Sri Lanka series
Shreyas Iyer, now an IPL-winning captain, is set to return to India's national team having lost his central contract. Iyer, as reported by PTI, might be on the comeback trail in the ODIs for the Sri Lanka series in July with the IPL stars set to feature in the Zimbabwe series.
India look to seal ODI series against South Africa in Bengaluru
After a commanding 143-run win in the series opener, the Indian women's team will be keen to seal the three-match assignment in the second game on Wednesday, June 19 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib fined for his altercation with Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel
Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been handed a 15 per cent fine of his match fees for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct regarding physical contact with another player after a war of words with the Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel in his side's final Group D encounter in St Vincent.
Marnus Labuschagne to take over as Queensland captain from 2024-25 season onwards
Australia's Test No 3 Marnus Labuschagne might be taking a few big steps towards the national captaincy in the future after being named the Queensland captain for the upcoming 2024-25 edition taking over from seasoned campaigner Usman Khawaja, who led the Bulls in 37 Shield matches and 33 one-dayers.
Cristiano Ronaldo scripts Euro history with 6th appearance
Cristiano Ronaldo went past the likes of Pepe and Luka Modric to become the first player in football history to appear in six different Euro editions after being named on the Portugal team sheet against Czech Republic in Leipzig on Tuesday, June 18.
Turkiye beat Georgia, Portugal begin campaign on a winning note
Turkiye beat Georgia 3-1 featuring Turkish Messi Arda Guler's sensational halfway goal while Portugal prevailed in a tough outing against Czechia 2-1 on Day 4 of Euro 2024.
Igor Stimac threatens legal action against AIFF
Former India men's football coach Igor Stimac has threatened a legal action against AIFF over contract breach after the Croatian was sacked from his role following India's disappointing showing in AFC Asian Cup.
