The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.
The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly exploring a trade for Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggested Rakell could be a good fit, but challenges include Rakell's age (33), Montreal's long-term building strategy, and Pittsburgh's asking price for immediate NHL-ready talent.
A proposed trade suggests the Dallas Cowboys could acquire Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby by sending WR George Pickens and a first-round pick to Las Vegas. Crosby's recovery from knee surgery is a key factor, with teams monitoring his health.
Bangladesh Cricket Board assures top security for India's September white-ball tour, despite past strains in bilateral relations. Discussions with BCCI are ongoing, with BCB confident the series will proceed.
Jos Buttler and Phil Salt open for England against India in Nottingham. Arshdeep Singh bowls the first over, with India losing an early DRS review on a LBW appeal against Salt. England are off the mark.
England and India prepare for their match in Nottingham, with captains Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer sharing team insights and strategies. India makes one change, bringing Prince Yadav in for Ravi Bishnoi. Early play sees Arshdeep Singh bowling to Phil Salt, with India losing an early DRS review for an LBW decision.
Cristiano Ronaldo's career, marked by a wink in 2006 and tears in 2026, saw him evolve from a petulant upstart to a goal-scoring legend. His journey from Manchester United to Real Madrid and back, defined by a rivalry with Messi, ultimately ended with a poignant realization of time's passage.
