retirement • November 7, 2026

Mohammed Shami retires from Tests with 229 wickets and an Unfinished Comeback

On Friday, Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket after 13 years with 229 wickets in 64 Test matches and an unfinished return to the Test team three years ago. The 36-year-old made the announcement through a social media video. According to the pacer, he will continue white-ball cricket for India and domestic leagues. […]

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End of an Era: Ronaldo Follows Messi Out of International Football

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending a 23-year Portugal career that produced more matches and goals than any man has managed. Ronaldo announced the decision in a five-minute video, saying, “The day has come to hand back the number seven shirt.”   “It was not an easy decision, the pride […]

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“Not Coming Anymore Will Hurt”: Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on August 29 that Messi had retired from international football after losing the 2022 World Cup final to Spain and following his father’s passing. Messi said it was a heartbreaking decision, but the right one, adding that the national team has been part of his life for so long, […]

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retirement • August 31, 2026

Leo Messi bids Farewell to International football: Can Argentina’s Golden Generation Survive Without No. 10?

ARGENTINA: A little boy from Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Messi, a standout figure for over 20 years, has retired from international football as he comes close to hanging up his boots in a social media post here on Monday. Messi leaves Argentina as the team’s most-capped player and the top-scorer for the national side with 207 […]

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