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First up are the updated ICC batting and bowling rankings where Indian captain Virat Kohli maintained his authority, while Australia’s latest sensation Marnus Labuschagne climbed to the third spot as well. Moving to controversies, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya finally opened up on his comments in a famous Indian TV show that created a stir at the start of 2019. Reports of James Anderson’s injury cropped up, where the 151-Test veteran pacer was ruled out due to an injury....

Virat Kohli’s men will be coming into the game at the back of two comfortable wins and a washed out match against New Zealand. India started its campaign with a six-wicket win against South Africa and followed it up with a 36-run victory over defending champions Australia by 36 runs. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be entering the competition post a 41-run defeat against Australia. The Sarfaraz Khan-led side started their tournament with a loss against West Indies but an enthralling win against the hosts England by 14 runs put their course on track before a rain washed-out match against Sri Lanka....

#5 Juventus fans dreaming of Guardiola after selfie We start today’s segment with a news concerning Juventus’ next manager. Massimiliano Allegri resigned from the managerial post at the end of last season, however, he did leave with a parting shot that burned up the headlines and set the rumour mill spinning. The Italian was asked who the next manager of Juventus would be and this was Allegri’s cheeky reply While he could have referred to either of Manchester City or Manchester United, especially with Jose Mourinho yet to confirm his next move, fans quickly interpreted that Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, was arriving at Turin to take over the reigns for next season....

Ronaldo has recently become the highest paid footballer in the world after signing a new contract with Real Madrid which will fetch him £285,000 a week, after tax deduction. Ronaldo currently has a £5 million per year agreement with Nike until 2014 which is expected to increase to £8 million when he signs a new contract the next five years. The 28-year-old will become the global face of Nike much like NBA legend Michael Jordan....

In case you didn’t know… The celebration was performed several times in the course of the previous season as Ronaldo scored 28 goals in all competitions for the Old Lady. The 34-year-old netted 21 of those goals in the Serie A and was named the league’s Player of the Year, in the process. His exploits helped the Bianconeri lift the Supercoppa Italiana as well as their eighth consecutive league title....

The Portuguese star made his thoughts clear and claimed it was “normal” when asked about the fine by the reporters. In case you didn’t know.. After succumbing to a 2-0 loss in the first leg, Juventus went to on win 3-0 in the second leg, courtesy of a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick and knocked out Atletico Madrid to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. During the first leg at Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone made a controversial gesture, while his team were leading with goals from Diego Godin and Jose Giminez....

Horn, the current champion, has a career record of 18-0-1. The Australia native claimed the title last July in his hometown of Brisbane after a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao. MORE: How to watch Horn vs. Crawford live Crawford, who hails from Omaha, Neb., is the challenger despite having a 32-0 record. With titles in the 135 and 140 pound divisions, Crawford will attempt to become a three-weight world champion when he fights Horn at 147 pounds....

The 21-year-old won his first Test cap in New Zealand in November and made just one run, following that up with a combined 29 across two innings in Cape Town earlier this month having been recalled due to Rory Burns’ injury. England, who levelled the best-of-four series at 1-1 with that win at Newlands, won the toss and opted to bat in Port Elizabeth, with Crawley and Dom Sibley (36) helping them reach lunch 61 without loss....

RELATED: Resident Evil: 5 Reasons Why Mr. X Is The Scariest Monster (& 5 Why It’s The Nemesis) However, a unique aspect of the new games isn’t their gameplay but their stories and how they fit into the Resident Evil Universe. This is why fans have always dug deep to find concrete information regarding the plot of these games. What rumors about the 2017 title proved to be true?...

It is indicative of the faith Brendan Rodgers held in his then 19 year old attacking midfielder Suso that he felt no aversion to handing the Spaniard his Liverpool debut in the hotbed of Manchester United’s visit to Anfield in September of last year. He managed to make a further 13 appearances that season but failed to complete a full 90 minutes in any of them, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists....

The Lord’s has an enormous history in terms of international cricket, having witnessed several iconic moments. It is only going to get better in the coming days as India are back at one of their favourite venues in England, to play in the second game of the five-match Test series against England who are currently leading the series 1 - nil. In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of the best Test innings that have been played at the venue....

On the 9th of March 1996, cricket fans saw one of the most inspirational comebacks by a bowler, Venkatesh Prasad, against Aamir Sohail. Only those fans who have watched this moment live either in stadium or TV will be able to appreciate the magnitude of this moment. India finished at 287/8 in 50 overs, thanks to Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 93 and Ajay Jadeja’s cameo of 45 runs from just 25 balls....

Game Rant spoke with Dreams Uncorporated CEO and SYCK co-founder Carlos Andres Rocha Silva, the creative director and lead designer on Cris Tales, about the game’s development and deep Colombian roots. Interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Spoilers for major late-game events. RELATED: A Cris Tales Sequel Should Learn From Classic Pokemon Encounters Q: Probably a good place to start, the game is pronounced like “crystals,” right?...

According to The Athletic, the 37-year-old forward has also been arguing with manager Erik ten Hag over the team’s high-pressing approach. The Red Devils are coming off the back of a humiliating defeat against Brentford at the weekend, where they found themselves 4-0 down after just 35 minutes. Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes, but was ineffective throughout the clash and is reportedly keen to leave the club in search of Champions League football....

‘Buffon can’t beat Ronaldo to Ballon d’Or’ By netting in the 20th minute against Juventus to open the scoring at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the Ballon d’Or winner has move to second in the all-time list, ahead of rival Lionel Messi, who has netted in two different showpieces. He completed a slowing move with aa deflected first-time finish low past Gianluigi Buffon to put his side 1-0 up over Juventus....

In case you didn’t know… Ronaldo was already a living legend before his shock transfer to Serie A giants Juventus last summer, having left Real Madrid as their all-time top-scorer with a staggering 451 goals. During his nine-year stint with Los Blancos, the Portuguese talisman lifted two LaLiga titles, four Champions League trophies (including an unprecedented three in a row), two Supercopa de Espana titles, two UEFA Super Cups, two Copa del Reys and three FIFA Club World Cups....

Cristiano Ronaldo spent the entire period of lockdown back in his native Madeira with his family. The Portuguese icon, due to this reason, was asked to observe a two-week quarantine period upon his return to Italy earlier this month. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner last appeared for Juventus in a crucial 2-0 win against Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan on March 8. After a 10-week absence, Cristiano Ronaldo is finally back and is set to undergo medical tests ahead of joining up with his teammates....

When content creators receive gifts from fans, it can be a pleasant experience; however, if a celebrity is the one doing the giving, the feeling of appreciation is heightened. It demonstrates that their efforts are being noticed and valued by more than just their typical audience, thus resulting in a gratifying increase in self-esteem. For example, if a renowned artist were to suddenly follow and watch a YouTube personality, this could bring in more viewers and admirers and demonstrate the YouTuber’s success in their craft....

His move to the Saudi Professional League has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning the league’s competitiveness and the player’s U-turn over his earlier statements. However, there is no doubt that Ronaldo’s presence will significantly boost Al-Nassr, and fans are eagerly anticipating his debut for the club. The 37-year-old Portuguese international received a hero’s welcome on his arrival in Riyadh two days back. He was presented to a packed house at Al Nassr’s home ground, Mrsool Park, on Tuesday, January 3....

The continent’s giants will descend on Monaco on August 24 to see football’s greatest competition mapped out for the coming season. And there are some mouth-watering possibilities. Neymar’s PSG could make up a group of death by drawing Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic. Lionel Messi’s Barcelona, meanwhile, find themselves in Pot 2 this year and could well face a group that includes Chelsea, Dortmund and Sporting. We could also see a quartet of Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Napoli and CSKA Moscow....