Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he could retire from football in 2028. The 41-year-old Portuguese star said this may be his final year in the sport. Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi club Al Nassr. His contract is set to expire next summer. He said he wants to leave behind a “spectacular legacy” after 25 years of football. Ronaldo also wants to spend more time with his family after retirement. He plans to travel, play padel and enjoy life. Ronaldo is also chasing 1,000 career goals. He needs only 24 more senior goals to reach the mark.

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the 2026-27 season could be his last in professional football. The 41-year-old Portuguese star made the revelation in an interview with Vogue, saying, “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.” Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr, is chasing the milestone of 1,000 senior career goals and currently has 976, according to the report. He has enjoyed a remarkable career with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Portugal, winning five Ballon d’Or awards and multiple major trophies. Ronaldo also recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez. (PC: NDTV)

India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 in Galle, remaining in a strong position despite rain interruptions. Devdutt Padikkal produced a superb 167, his maiden Test century, before being dismissed. KL Rahul returned after retiring hurt and scored 82, while Dhruv Jurel contributed a valuable 51. Sri Lanka’s spinners, led by Prabath Jayasuriya and debutant Keshara Nuwantha, fought back strongly, taking seven wickets. Rishabh Pant scored 39 before falling. Only 43 overs were possible because of rain, but India still added 172 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna remained unbeaten at stumps. (PC: X)

India began their Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-2 draw against China in their opening Pool D match. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored for India as the team fought back to secure a valuable point. China also found the net twice, keeping the contest closely balanced until the final whistle. India showed attacking intent but struggled to convert opportunities consistently. The result gives both teams a point at the start of their World Cup campaign. Captain Salima Tete and her teammates will now look to improve their performance and secure stronger results in their remaining pool matches. (PC: X)

Bangladesh created history on Sunday by defeating Australia by 9 wickets in Darwin to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. Australia were bowled out for 198 in the first innings, with Hasan Mahmud taking 6 wickets. Bangladesh then posted 426, gaining a huge 228-run lead, with Tanzid Hasan Tamim scoring a historic 101. Australia fought back through Cameron Green’s 104 but were dismissed for 284 in their second innings. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 wickets to help Bangladesh restrict Australia. Chasing 57 for victory, Bangladesh reached the target with one wicket down, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. (PC: NDTV)

Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has emerged as one of Britain’s brightest chess talents after becoming the country’s youngest women’s champion. The Indian-origin prodigy secured the title with a spectacular knight sacrifice and is now England’s highest-rated female player. She began playing chess at five during the 2020 lockdown and quickly rose through international competitions. Sivanandan has defeated experienced grandmasters, including Peter Wells and Marc’Andria Maurizzi, and earlier in 2026 earned the FIDE Master title. She also became the youngest girl to achieve an international master qualification standard, surpassing a record associated with Judit Polgar. She now aims to become a grandmaster. (PC: Reuters)

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will lead India’s challenge at the World Championships in New Delhi. The world No.5 pair is returning after a long break due to Satwik’s shoulder injury. The duo won the Singapore Open in May, beating top pairs from Korea and Malaysia. However, they later withdrew from the Indonesia and Japan Opens after Satwik’s injury returned. “We know that if we are fit enough to play, we can beat anyone on a given day,” Satwik said. The pair will take one match at a time and aim to regain their best form.

Team India celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour at their hotel in Galle, Sri Lanka, ahead of the opening Test against the hosts. Captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir led the ceremony, with the squad joining in the national anthem. The celebrations carried special significance as India was set to play its historic 600th Test, becoming the first Asian team and only the third side overall to reach the milestone. The two-match series is also important for India’s World Test Championship campaign. The team entered the match seeking a strong start against Sri Lanka.

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games due to a hamstring injury. The BCCI said she suffered a high-grade tear in her right hamstring while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred on August 3. Jemimah was in good form and won two Player of the Match awards in six games. The Asia Cup begins on August 28 in the UAE, while the Asian Games will be held in Japan in September. The BCCI Women’s Selection Committee has named Pratika Rawal as Jemimah’s replacement for the Asia Cup.

India will begin its Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign on August 15 against Wales in the Netherlands. India are in Pool D with Wales, England and Pakistan. The team is aiming to win its first World Cup title in 50 years. India qualified after winning the 2025 Asia Cup. Head coach Craig Fulton will lead the team. India will play all three group matches at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. They will face England on August 17 and Pakistan on August 19. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the next round.