<p>American Jack Sock will retire from&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;after the U.S. Open, the former world number eight said on Sunday. Sock, 30, has won four ATP singles titles and 17 tour-level doubles trophies, with the most notable crowns being the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, as well as men's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018 and the 2018 U.S. Open.</p>

<p>He also won a mixed doubles gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as well as a bronze in the men's doubles. Sock is teaming up with John Isner at Flushing Meadows, with the big-serving American also set to retire after the conclusion of the year's final Grand Slam.</p>

<p>"To the eight-year-old boy who immediately fell in love with the sport of&nbsp;tennis. I hope I made you proud," Sock said in a post on Instagram. "It's been 14 years of memories I will never forget. "From winning four Grand Slams, Olympic gold and bronze, top 10 rankings in singles and doubles and competing on the Davis Cup and Laver Cup teams, it's been beyond what I could've ever dreamed.</p>

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<p>"Flushing Meadows since I was 17 and this year's U.S. Open will be the final event of my career. I look forward to creating memories in front of the best fans in the world one last time."</p>

<p>The U.S. Open runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10. According to reports in U.S. media, Sock could switch to pickleball after his retirement.</p>


American Jack Sock will retire from tennis after the U.S. Open, the former world number eight said on Sunday. Sock, 30, has won four ATP singles titles and 17 tour-level doubles trophies, with the most notable crowns being the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, as well as men's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018 and the 2018 U.

American Jack Sock will retire from tennis after the U.S. Open, the former world number eight said on Sunday. Sock, 30, has won four ATP singles titles and 17 tour-level doubles trophies, with the most notable crowns being the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, as well as men's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018 and the 2018 U.S. Open. He also won a mixed doubles gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as well as a bronze in the men's doubles. Sock is teaming up with John Isner at Flushing Meadows, with the big-serving American also set to retire after the conclusion of the year's final Grand Slam. "To the eight-year-old boy who immediately fell in love with the sport of tennis. I hope I made you proud," Sock said in a post on Instagram. "It's been 14 years of memories I will never forget. "From winning four Grand Slams, Olympic gold and bronze, top 10 rankings in singles and doubles and competing on the Davis Cup and Laver Cup teams, it's been beyond what I could've ever dreamed. Also read: NFL: CJ Stroud named Houston Texans' starting QB after preseason finale win vs New Orleans Saints "Flushing Meadows since I was 17 and this year's U.S. Open will be the final event of my career. I look forward to creating memories in front of the best fans in the world one last time." The U.S. Open runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10. According to reports in U.S. media, Sock could switch to pickleball after his retirement.

Tennis: America's Jack Sock set to retire after US Open

Soon, chairpersons and managing directors of India's state-owned banks can retire at a later age. Reports suggest that the government is considering a proposal to raise the age-limit for these officials. The age limit for state-run bank chiefs is much lower than their private sector peers, who retire at 70. Analysts have cited lower retirement age as a reason for the lack of continuity in strategy at state-owned lenders.

India may raise retirement age of officials at state lenders

<p>In the realm of retirement planning in the US, a chilling uncertainty has taken root, casting a shroud over the once-cherished 'American Dream'.</p>

<p>The echoes of Bane's words from the Dark Knight series reverberate through this narrative, reminding us that while some have faced darkness, others were born into it. Such a comparison finds an uncanny reflection in the experiences of baby boomers and millennials.</p>

<p>Like those who have endured the darkness, baby boomers have weathered their fair share of financial storms. They emerged into an era of industry growth and relative stability. Their confidence is a testament to their journey through these economic landscapes. They believe they've surpassed their predecessors, akin to those who emerged from the shadows with newfound strength.</p>

<p>Conversely, millennials, akin to those born into darkness, have faced an intricate web of challenges from the outset. Economic upheavals, student debt burdens, and the digital age's shifting landscapes have shaped their experience. With financial optimism less assured, they echo Bane's sentiment of being born into a reality where the journey is inherently different.</p>

<p>Just as Bane's words draw a line between the darkness and the light, so do the experiences of baby boomers and millennials carve distinct paths through the financial labyrinth, shaped by the eras into which they were thrust.</p>


In the realm of retirement planning in the US, a chilling uncertainty has taken root, casting a shroud over the once-cherished 'American Dream'. The echoes of Bane's words from the Dark Knight series reverberate through this narrative, reminding us that while some have faced darkness, others were born into it.

In the realm of retirement planning in the US, a chilling uncertainty has taken root, casting a shroud over the once-cherished 'American Dream'. The echoes of Bane's words from the Dark Knight series reverberate through this narrative, reminding us that while some have faced darkness, others were born into it. Such a comparison finds an uncanny reflection in the experiences of baby boomers and millennials. Like those who have endured the darkness, baby boomers have weathered their fair share of financial storms. They emerged into an era of industry growth and relative stability. Their confidence is a testament to their journey through these economic landscapes. They believe they've surpassed their predecessors, akin to those who emerged from the shadows with newfound strength. Conversely, millennials, akin to those born into darkness, have faced an intricate web of challenges from the outset. Economic upheavals, student debt burdens, and the digital age's shifting landscapes have shaped their experience. With financial optimism less assured, they echo Bane's sentiment of being born into a reality where the journey is inherently different. Just as Bane's words draw a line between the darkness and the light, so do the experiences of baby boomers and millennials carve distinct paths through the financial labyrinth, shaped by the eras into which they were thrust.

Millennial money: Retirement planning in uncertain times

Singapore will hand out a $5.2 billion pension fund top-up for citizens aged 50 and above to boost retirement savings amid rising costs of living, prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said.

Singapore unveils $5 billion retirement plan for those above 50

<p>Former England fast bowler Steven&nbsp;Finn&nbsp;retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted "defeat" in his battle against a host of injury problems. Finn&nbsp;took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at an average of 30.4 between 2010 and 2016. The 34-year-old also played in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 internationals for England.</p>

<p>Hampered by various injuries,&nbsp;Finn&nbsp;slipped out of the England squad and has not played red-ball cricket since July 2022. "I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it,"&nbsp;Finn&nbsp;said.</p>

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<p>Finn&nbsp;made his county debut with Middlesex aged 16, emerging as a rising star for England following his maiden Test appearance against Bangladesh in 2010.&nbsp;But after helping England to three Ashes triumphs,&nbsp;Finn's injury problems took their toll.</p>

<p>He signed for Sussex last year, but a setback in his attempt to recover from a long-running knee problem forced him to bring the curtain down on his 18-year career. "I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex and Sussex, shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever," he said. "Cricket has given me a lot and I hope to give back to the game in some capacity in the future. "But, for now, I'll enjoy watching on without wondering whether my body will be able to make it through another day's cricket."</p>

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Former England fast bowler Steven Finn retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted "defeat" in his battle against a host of injury problems. Finn took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at an average of 30.

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted "defeat" in his battle against a host of injury problems. Finn took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at an average of 30.4 between 2010 and 2016. The 34-year-old also played in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 internationals for England. Hampered by various injuries, Finn slipped out of the England squad and has not played red-ball cricket since July 2022. "I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it," Finn said. Also read: IND vs WI: Captain Hardik Pandya takes blame for series defeat, says 'I not able to finish' Finn made his county debut with Middlesex aged 16, emerging as a rising star for England following his maiden Test appearance against Bangladesh in 2010. But after helping England to three Ashes triumphs, Finn's injury problems took their toll. He signed for Sussex last year, but a setback in his attempt to recover from a long-running knee problem forced him to bring the curtain down on his 18-year career. "I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex and Sussex, shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever," he said. "Cricket has given me a lot and I hope to give back to the game in some capacity in the future. "But, for now, I'll enjoy watching on without wondering whether my body will be able to make it through another day's cricket." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>T20 World Cup-winning opener with England Alex Hales is proud of his career that got marred by some controversies throughout the latter half. The right-handed batter announced his retirement from all formats lately and admitted to bearing the brunt for his mistakes. As he reflects on his international career, Hales said he is delighted to have returned for the last hurray in 2022.</p>

<p>Following getting involved in the brawl outside of a Bristol nightclub in 2017, Hales lost his sure-shot place in the English white-ball side and even got axed ahead of the 2019 home World Cup for failing a recreational drug test – something the then captain Eoin Morgan labelled ‘complete breakdown in trust’.</p>

<p>Though Hales didn’t play for England under Morgan, he got roped into the side for the 2022 T20 World Cup after Jonny Bairstow got ruled out due to a leg injury. His inclusion in the XI did wonders for England, as they dominated top sides, including beating tournament favourites India by 10 wickets in the semis in Adelaide.</p>

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<p>Hales scored 212 runs in the tournament as England won their second T20 World Cup title - the first since 2010.</p>

<p>With more than 5000 international runs across all formats in 156 matches (75 T20Is, 70 ODIs and 11 Tests), Hales departs as one of England’s most feared batters in the limited overs.</p>

<p>Speaking with Sky Sports, Hales said he has left with his head high, and though he admits to making mistakes when he was young (in his twenties), Hales doesn't want to dwell on them much now.</p>

<p>"I can look back with a lot of proudness, and I am delighted I got another crack at a World Cup.</p>

<p>"There were some disappointing moments along the way… there were things I got wrong in my twenties playing for England. If I could go back in time, I would change a few things… but I don't want to dwell on them too much,” Hales told Sky Sports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>‘I could have handled a few things differently’</h2>

<p>Now that Hales has departed from the international scene, in hindsight, he admits there were a few things he could have done differently that may have led to a different outcome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are things I would handle differently, conversations I would have and ways I would do things slightly differently that may have led to a different outcome."</p>

<p>“But I can't change that now and all that happening then has got me to where I am now. I am very proud of everything I have achieved and where I am with my cricket on and off the field,” he added.</p>

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T20 World Cup-winning opener with England Alex Hales is proud of his career that got marred by some controversies throughout the latter half. The right-handed batter announced his retirement from all formats lately and admitted to bearing the brunt for his mistakes.

T20 World Cup-winning opener with England Alex Hales is proud of his career that got marred by some controversies throughout the latter half. The right-handed batter announced his retirement from all formats lately and admitted to bearing the brunt for his mistakes. As he reflects on his international career, Hales said he is delighted to have returned for the last hurray in 2022. Following getting involved in the brawl outside of a Bristol nightclub in 2017, Hales lost his sure-shot place in the English white-ball side and even got axed ahead of the 2019 home World Cup for failing a recreational drug test – something the then captain Eoin Morgan labelled ‘complete breakdown in trust’. Though Hales didn’t play for England under Morgan, he got roped into the side for the 2022 T20 World Cup after Jonny Bairstow got ruled out due to a leg injury. His inclusion in the XI did wonders for England, as they dominated top sides, including beating tournament favourites India by 10 wickets in the semis in Adelaide. ALSO READ: 57 swimmers suffer diarrhoea at World Triathlon Championship in Sunderland, probe initiated Hales scored 212 runs in the tournament as England won their second T20 World Cup title - the first since 2010. With more than 5000 international runs across all formats in 156 matches (75 T20Is, 70 ODIs and 11 Tests), Hales departs as one of England’s most feared batters in the limited overs. Speaking with Sky Sports, Hales said he has left with his head high, and though he admits to making mistakes when he was young (in his twenties), Hales doesn't want to dwell on them much now. "I can look back with a lot of proudness, and I am delighted I got another crack at a World Cup. "There were some disappointing moments along the way… there were things I got wrong in my twenties playing for England. If I could go back in time, I would change a few things… but I don't want to dwell on them too much,” Hales told Sky Sports. ‘I could have handled a few things differently’ Now that Hales has departed from the international scene, in hindsight, he admits there were a few things he could have done differently that may have led to a different outcome. "There are things I would handle differently, conversations I would have and ways I would do things slightly differently that may have led to a different outcome." “But I can't change that now and all that happening then has got me to where I am now. I am very proud of everything I have achieved and where I am with my cricket on and off the field,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Uruguayan defender Diego Godin retired from football on Sunday following Velez Sarsfield's 1-0 loss to Huracan in the last Argentine league game of the season, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 20-year playing career. The former Atletico Madrid captain made 627 professional appearances, scored 38 goals and won 10 titles, including two Europa League trophies and three UEFA Super Cups with Atletico Madrid.</p>

<p>"I wanted to make the decision this way, being healthy, it may seem surprising, but I had been considering it for a while," the 37-year-old Godin told Argentine TV. "Now there are other priorities. My family is in Uruguay and I recently became a dad, I want to rest and enjoy other things, and I wanted to try to leave with a good image on the pitch."</p>

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<p>Uruguay's Nacional considered signing Godin, a source close to the player told Reuters, but the centre-back made his final decision to step away from the pitch after his daughter's birth last month.</p>

<p>Godin started his career in 2003 with Uruguayan side CA Cerro. He went on to play for Nacional in 2006 before his move to Spain's Villarreal a season later. The defender then joined Atletico in 2010, where he made a name for himself as he captained the team during nine seasons.</p>

<p>Godin arrived at Velez in mid-2022 following a successful European run that also included spells at Inter Milan and Cagliari, and after spending six months at Brazil's Atletico Mineiro.</p>

<p>He was capped 161 times by Uruguay and featured in four World Cup editions as part of a golden generation that won the 2011 Copa America and finished fourth at the 2010 World Cup.</p>

<h2>Allan Saint-Maximin joins&nbsp;Al-Ahli</h2>

<p>French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United and joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Sunday.</p>

<p>"We pick the best, and he’s one of them," Al-Ahli posted on messaging platform X, previously known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee for the 26-year-old, who joined Newcastle from Ligue 1 side Nice in 2019.</p>

<p>Saint-Maximin, 26, will team up with former Premier League players Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy and Riyad Mahrez at Al-Ahli.</p>

<p>Saint-Maximin was left out of Newcastle's pre-season tour of the United States, with manager Eddie Howe saying the club had to sell a player during this window due to UEFA's Financial Fair Play Regulations.</p>

<p>The Public Investment Fund, which is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, owns 75% and 80% of Al-Ahli and Newcastle, respectively.</p>

<p>Saint-Maximin joined a growing list of high-profile names to move to the Middle East, with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Ruben Neves among those following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Al-Nassr in January.</p>

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Uruguayan defender Diego Godin retired from football on Sunday following Velez Sarsfield's 1-0 loss to Huracan in the last Argentine league game of the season, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 20-year playing career.

Uruguayan defender Diego Godin retired from football on Sunday following Velez Sarsfield's 1-0 loss to Huracan in the last Argentine league game of the season, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 20-year playing career. The former Atletico Madrid captain made 627 professional appearances, scored 38 goals and won 10 titles, including two Europa League trophies and three UEFA Super Cups with Atletico Madrid. "I wanted to make the decision this way, being healthy, it may seem surprising, but I had been considering it for a while," the 37-year-old Godin told Argentine TV. "Now there are other priorities. My family is in Uruguay and I recently became a dad, I want to rest and enjoy other things, and I wanted to try to leave with a good image on the pitch." ALSO READ: Football: Borussia Dortmund beat sloppy Manchester United in Vegas friendly Uruguay's Nacional considered signing Godin, a source close to the player told Reuters, but the centre-back made his final decision to step away from the pitch after his daughter's birth last month. Godin started his career in 2003 with Uruguayan side CA Cerro. He went on to play for Nacional in 2006 before his move to Spain's Villarreal a season later. The defender then joined Atletico in 2010, where he made a name for himself as he captained the team during nine seasons. Godin arrived at Velez in mid-2022 following a successful European run that also included spells at Inter Milan and Cagliari, and after spending six months at Brazil's Atletico Mineiro. He was capped 161 times by Uruguay and featured in four World Cup editions as part of a golden generation that won the 2011 Copa America and finished fourth at the 2010 World Cup. Allan Saint-Maximin joins Al-Ahli French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United and joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Sunday. "We pick the best, and he’s one of them," Al-Ahli posted on messaging platform X, previously known as Twitter. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee for the 26-year-old, who joined Newcastle from Ligue 1 side Nice in 2019. Saint-Maximin, 26, will team up with former Premier League players Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy and Riyad Mahrez at Al-Ahli. Saint-Maximin was left out of Newcastle's pre-season tour of the United States, with manager Eddie Howe saying the club had to sell a player during this window due to UEFA's Financial Fair Play Regulations. The Public Investment Fund, which is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, owns 75% and 80% of Al-Ahli and Newcastle, respectively. Saint-Maximin joined a growing list of high-profile names to move to the Middle East, with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Ruben Neves among those following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Al-Nassr in January. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Two of cricket's greatest-ever, Yuvraj Singh and Stuart Broad, crossed paths several times during their careers, with the Durban game in the 2007 T20 WC being the most notable outing. While India won the close contest at Kingsmead, what made headlines was Yuvraj's six sixes in an over off Broad. Fast forward several years, Broad, after announcing his retirement, received best wishes from all quarters, including from Yuvraj.</p>

<p>Taking to social media, Yuvraj penned a heartfelt note for Broad, calling him among the most feared red-ball bowlers ever. The attacking left-handed batter congratulated him on an illustrious career, adding Broad's journey is full of determination and inspiration.</p>

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<p>Yuvraj Singh&nbsp;wrote,</p>

<p>'Take a bow &nbsp;@StuartBroad8 🙇🏻‍♂️&nbsp;<br />
Congratulations on an incredible Test career 🏏👏 one of the finest and most feared red ball bowlers, and a real legend!&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Meanwhile, the England&nbsp;seamer also reflected on the Durban debacle and said he came out as a better and a competitive bowler after that experience. Sharing his thoughts on Sky Sports upon announcing his retirement on Saturday, Broad said, "I started building my 'warrior mode' that I call it after that experience. Ultimately, I wish that didn't happen. What really helped me was that it was a dead rubber, so I didn't feel like I'd knocked us out of the World Cup."</p>

<p>"But I think it steeled me up to make me the competitor I am to this day and has driven me forward a huge amount," the right-arm seamer said.</p>

<h2>Dravid also hails legendary Broad</h2>

<p>Currently, with the Indian Team in the Caribbean, head coach Rahul Dravid, who also played against Broad for a brief period, hailed the right-handed seamer saying what he achieved (600 plus Test wickets) in the number of games played, reflects a super successful career.</p>

<p>"He (Broad) has been a terrific bowler...His partnership with Jimmy Anderson will always be remembered.</p>

<p>"Anderson and Broad, the whole decade they played for England. They have really put in some fantastic performances. To take 600 wickets and to play the number of Test matches he has takes a special kind of cricketer," Dravid added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, during the ongoing fifth Ashes Test at the Oval, Broad reached the 600-wicket milestone and became only the second seamer after compatriot James Anderson to do so.&nbsp;</p>

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Two of cricket's greatest-ever, Yuvraj Singh and Stuart Broad, crossed paths several times during their careers, with the Durban game in the 2007 T20 WC being the most notable outing. While India won the close contest at Kingsmead, what made headlines was Yuvraj's six sixes in an over off Broad. Fast forward several years, Broad, after announcing his retirement, received best wishes from all quarters, including from Yuvraj. Taking to social media, Yuvraj penned a heartfelt note for Broad, calling him among the most feared red-ball bowlers ever. The attacking left-handed batter congratulated him on an illustrious career, adding Broad's journey is full of determination and inspiration. ALSO READ: Stuart Broad recalls Durban debacle against Yuvraj, says he built his 'warrior mode' after that experience Yuvraj Singh wrote, 'Take a bow @StuartBroad8 🙇🏻‍♂️ Congratulations on an incredible Test career 🏏👏 one of the finest and most feared red ball bowlers, and a real legend! Your journey and determination have been super inspiring. Good luck for the next leg Broady! 🙌🏻 Take a bow @StuartBroad8 🙇🏻‍♂️ Congratulations on an incredible Test career 🏏👏 one of the finest and most feared red ball bowlers, and a real legend! Your journey and determination have been super inspiring. Good luck for the next leg Broady! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/d5GRlAVFa3 — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 30, 2023 × Meanwhile, the England seamer also reflected on the Durban debacle and said he came out as a better and a competitive bowler after that experience. Sharing his thoughts on Sky Sports upon announcing his retirement on Saturday, Broad said, "I started building my 'warrior mode' that I call it after that experience. Ultimately, I wish that didn't happen. What really helped me was that it was a dead rubber, so I didn't feel like I'd knocked us out of the World Cup." "But I think it steeled me up to make me the competitor I am to this day and has driven me forward a huge amount," the right-arm seamer said. Dravid also hails legendary Broad Currently, with the Indian Team in the Caribbean, head coach Rahul Dravid, who also played against Broad for a brief period, hailed the right-handed seamer saying what he achieved (600 plus Test wickets) in the number of games played, reflects a super successful career. "He (Broad) has been a terrific bowler...His partnership with Jimmy Anderson will always be remembered. "Anderson and Broad, the whole decade they played for England. They have really put in some fantastic performances. To take 600 wickets and to play the number of Test matches he has takes a special kind of cricketer," Dravid added. Meanwhile, during the ongoing fifth Ashes Test at the Oval, Broad reached the 600-wicket milestone and became only the second seamer after compatriot James Anderson to do so. Having made his international debut in 2006, Broad appeared in 167 Tests, 121 ODIs and 56 T20Is. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced her intention to return to&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;on Thursday having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family. Danish player Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings and finished with 30 singles titles - including a Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open in 2018. She announced her retirement prior to the 2020 Australian Open at the age of 29, saying she wanted to start a family with her husband, former NBA player David Lee. She has since had a daughter Olivia and son James.</p>

<p>"Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for," she wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>"But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role. "We decided as a family it's time. I'm coming back to play and I can't wait!"</p>

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<p>Wozniacki said she would first play at the Canadian Open in Montreal in August "to get back into the groove" before targeting the U.S. Open while her long-term goal is the 2024 Olympics in Paris.</p>

<p>"So I'm going to play the U.S. Open. There's just an electric atmosphere in New York that I can't get enough of, and I've played so well there for years and years," she wrote in a Vogue magazine article. "After that, I'll have a couple of months to prepare for Australia and we'll take it from there. The Paris Olympics are definitely a goal too."</p>

<p>Wozniacki, who turns 33 next month, said she was inspired by 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams after the American returned to the sport following the birth of her daughter Olympia.</p>

<p>"I think that Serena doesn't get nearly enough credit for getting to so many Grand Slam finals after having Olympia," she added. "Her retirement will always be bittersweet, both for me and for so many other players, because she's meant so much to women's&nbsp;tennis. She paved the way for so many of us, she showed us that anything is possible."</p>


Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced her intention to return to tennis on Thursday having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family. Danish player Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings and finished with 30 singles titles - including a Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open in 2018.

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced her intention to return to tennis on Thursday having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family. Danish player Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings and finished with 30 singles titles - including a Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open in 2018. She announced her retirement prior to the 2020 Australian Open at the age of 29, saying she wanted to start a family with her husband, former NBA player David Lee. She has since had a daughter Olivia and son James. "Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for," she wrote on Twitter. Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for. But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter… pic.twitter.com/OQatFWxQGK — Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) June 29, 2023 × "But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role. "We decided as a family it's time. I'm coming back to play and I can't wait!" Also Read: Tennis: Transition from clay to grass easier every year, says Iga Swiatek ahead of Wimbledon 2023 Wozniacki said she would first play at the Canadian Open in Montreal in August "to get back into the groove" before targeting the U.S. Open while her long-term goal is the 2024 Olympics in Paris. "So I'm going to play the U.S. Open. There's just an electric atmosphere in New York that I can't get enough of, and I've played so well there for years and years," she wrote in a Vogue magazine article. "After that, I'll have a couple of months to prepare for Australia and we'll take it from there. The Paris Olympics are definitely a goal too." Wozniacki, who turns 33 next month, said she was inspired by 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams after the American returned to the sport following the birth of her daughter Olympia. "I think that Serena doesn't get nearly enough credit for getting to so many Grand Slam finals after having Olympia," she added. "Her retirement will always be bittersweet, both for me and for so many other players, because she's meant so much to women's tennis. She paved the way for so many of us, she showed us that anything is possible."

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announces comeback after retiring in 2020

<p>Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who reached a career-high of number two in the world last year, said she is retiring at the age of 27 due to a degenerative back injury and will play her final tournament at Wimbledon next month. Kontaveit cut her 2022 season short in October and took another two-month break in February to focus on the issue.</p>

<p>"After several doctor's visits and consultations with my medical team, I have been advised that I have lumbar disc degeneration in my back," she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. "This does not allow for full-scale training or continued competition. Therefore, it is impossible to continue at the top level in such a highly competitive field. "I am ready for new challenges after my last effort as a professional tennis player - to enjoy the game and compete as hard as I can at Wimbledon."</p>

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<p>Kontaveit, now ranked 79th in the world, exited the Australian Open in the second round and has not played since a first-round defeat at the French Open in May. A quarter-final run at Melbourne Park in 2020 is her best Grand Slam result to date. Kontaveit won four titles and reached the WTA Finals in a breakthrough 2021 season and was ranked world number two last September at the U.S. Open, where she lost to Serena Williams in the second round.</p>


Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who reached a career-high of number two in the world last year, said she is retiring at the age of 27 due to a degenerative back injury and will play her final tournament at Wimbledon next month.

Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who reached a career-high of number two in the world last year, said she is retiring at the age of 27 due to a degenerative back injury and will play her final tournament at Wimbledon next month. Kontaveit cut her 2022 season short in October and took another two-month break in February to focus on the issue. "After several doctor's visits and consultations with my medical team, I have been advised that I have lumbar disc degeneration in my back," she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. "This does not allow for full-scale training or continued competition. Therefore, it is impossible to continue at the top level in such a highly competitive field. "I am ready for new challenges after my last effort as a professional tennis player - to enjoy the game and compete as hard as I can at Wimbledon." Also Read: NBA: Heat shift focus on Damian Lillard after failing to get Bradley Beal Kontaveit, now ranked 79th in the world, exited the Australian Open in the second round and has not played since a first-round defeat at the French Open in May. A quarter-final run at Melbourne Park in 2020 is her best Grand Slam result to date. Kontaveit won four titles and reached the WTA Finals in a breakthrough 2021 season and was ranked world number two last September at the U.S. Open, where she lost to Serena Williams in the second round.

Tennis: Anett Kontaveit to call it quits after Wimbledon 2023 due to back injury

Sania Mirza is an icon of the Indian sport. She ended her glittering tennis career last month. WION Sports editor Digvijay Singh speaks to Sania Mirza as she looks back on her career.

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<p>How much money will you need to be comfortable when you retire is one of the trickiest financial problems. The latest Bloomberg news survey says at least $3 million is needed for a secure retirement. When asked how much is enough to be comfortable when you retire, Bloomberg's MLIV Pulse survey of 553 investors globally showed about a third bet on $3 million and roughly another third pencilled in $5 million.</p>

<p>Most respondents are confident that by the end of 2023, their retirement savings will be higher than in 2022, and investors were also convinced they would get closer to their retirement objective. But the respondents were not sure if they would have enough money saved to support their current standard of living after retiring from work.</p>

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<p>Less than half of the investors gave that a 100 per cent chance.</p>

<p>The lack of conviction on the standard of living is mostly driven by a surge in inflation since the war on the edge of Europe a year ago. According to Vanguard Group, the average American retirement account was down 20 per cent last year, largely driven by higher borrowing rates, inflation, and a downturn in the prices of stocks and bonds.</p>

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<p>A large portion of retirement savings is invested in actively managed equity funds. Blue chip stocks make up for a majority of such funds, especially for senior savers and index funds.</p>

<p>With the hammering global stocks, surging inflation and rising interest rates, the value of those retirement savings has taken a beating. The global economic outlook and, in turn, the expectations for returns on assets also remain bleak this year.</p>

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<p>Still, despite the uncertain economic future and recent losses in their accounts, 56 per cent of investors in the survey said they are not changing their retirement plans. About 8 per cent of respondents indicated they would never retire.</p>

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How much money will you need to be comfortable when you retire is one of the trickiest financial problems. The latest Bloomberg news survey says at least $3 million is needed for a secure retirement.

How much money will you need to be comfortable when you retire is one of the trickiest financial problems. The latest Bloomberg news survey says at least $3 million is needed for a secure retirement. When asked how much is enough to be comfortable when you retire, Bloomberg's MLIV Pulse survey of 553 investors globally showed about a third bet on $3 million and roughly another third pencilled in $5 million. Most respondents are confident that by the end of 2023, their retirement savings will be higher than in 2022, and investors were also convinced they would get closer to their retirement objective. But the respondents were not sure if they would have enough money saved to support their current standard of living after retiring from work. Also Read | Is Vladimir Putin sick? New clip of his feet twitching goes viral, sparks health concerns Less than half of the investors gave that a 100 per cent chance. The lack of conviction on the standard of living is mostly driven by a surge in inflation since the war on the edge of Europe a year ago. According to Vanguard Group, the average American retirement account was down 20 per cent last year, largely driven by higher borrowing rates, inflation, and a downturn in the prices of stocks and bonds. Also Read | Same-sex blessing row: In a first, a move against Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby A large portion of retirement savings is invested in actively managed equity funds. Blue chip stocks make up for a majority of such funds, especially for senior savers and index funds. With the hammering global stocks, surging inflation and rising interest rates, the value of those retirement savings has taken a beating. The global economic outlook and, in turn, the expectations for returns on assets also remain bleak this year. Watch | Air India begins massive hiring, pilots' salary crosses Rs 2 crore Still, despite the uncertain economic future and recent losses in their accounts, 56 per cent of investors in the survey said they are not changing their retirement plans. About 8 per cent of respondents indicated they would never retire. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A big question - how much money do you need to be comfortable when you retire, it is one of the trickiest financial problems. The latest Bloomberg news survey says that at least $3 million is needed for a secure retirement.

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<p>The Chinese city of Wuhan witnessed a protest staged by hundreds of retirees on Wednesday (February 15),&nbsp;in response to local resentment over changes to the public health insurance system, according to witnesses and pictures doing the rounds&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;In China, where the government aggressively enforces rules pertaining to public order and resistance is swiftly put down, protests are an unusual occurrence. Despite that, China has seen multiple demonstrations of public anger&nbsp;including large protests in 2022&nbsp;against the strict COVID-19 rules, which have since been revoked.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Wuhan's retirees protest in front of&nbsp;Zhongshan Park</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday,&nbsp;a group&nbsp;of demonstrators protested&nbsp;in front of Wuhan's Zhongshan Park in the second such gathering in a week, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Videos being circulated on social media show security guards at&nbsp;the entrance to the popular Zhongshan Park, forming a human chain to prevent more people&nbsp;from entering.</p>

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<p>Since February 1, the monthly allowances given to retirees have decreased due to changes made to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-proposes-to-expand-railway-in-aksai-chin-region-561699">China's</a> vast public health insurance system.</p>

<p>A separate protest by hundreds of retirees took place last Wednesday in front of Wuhan's municipal hall in response to the reforms.</p>

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<p>Social media posts appeared to show local authorities meeting with some of those protesters for negotiations.</p>

<h2><strong>Reforms to China's public health insurance system&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The insurance reforms, which have been progressively implemented since 2021, come as local government resources are under pressure as a result of several years of stringent and expensive zero-Covid policies.</p>

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<p>"Civil servants and public institution staff are still entitled to subsidised medical assistance insurance on top of the employee health insurance scheme," political risk consultancy firm SinoInsider said in a note to AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Senior and retired CCP (Chinese Communist Party) cadres have long had access to generous medical treatments at public expense and without having to pay for basic healthcare insurance.&nbsp;Local governments could compromise and meet protester demands early" rather than engage in a drawn-out dispute," the firm added.&nbsp;</p>

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The Chinese city of Wuhan witnessed a protest staged by hundreds of retirees on Wednesday (February 15), in response to local resentment over changes to the public health insurance system, according to witnesses and pictures doing the rounds on social media.

The Chinese city of Wuhan witnessed a protest staged by hundreds of retirees on Wednesday (February 15), in response to local resentment over changes to the public health insurance system, according to witnesses and pictures doing the rounds on social media. In China, where the government aggressively enforces rules pertaining to public order and resistance is swiftly put down, protests are an unusual occurrence. Despite that, China has seen multiple demonstrations of public anger including large protests in 2022 against the strict COVID-19 rules, which have since been revoked. Wuhan's retirees protest in front of Zhongshan Park On Wednesday, a group of demonstrators protested in front of Wuhan's Zhongshan Park in the second such gathering in a week, as reported by AFP. Videos being circulated on social media show security guards at the entrance to the popular Zhongshan Park, forming a human chain to prevent more people from entering. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Live from #China’s Wuhan: many retirees in the central Chinese city gathered in a large park today to protest against the government’s move to cut subsidies for their health insurance. pic.twitter.com/0s6mX7czWb — William Yang (@WilliamYang120) February 15, 2023 × Since February 1, the monthly allowances given to retirees have decreased due to changes made to China's vast public health insurance system. A separate protest by hundreds of retirees took place last Wednesday in front of Wuhan's municipal hall in response to the reforms. Also read | After row over Uyghur abuse, Xinjiang's Governor Tuniyaz cancels controversial UK trip Social media posts appeared to show local authorities meeting with some of those protesters for negotiations. Reforms to China's public health insurance system The insurance reforms, which have been progressively implemented since 2021, come as local government resources are under pressure as a result of several years of stringent and expensive zero-Covid policies. Analysts claim that the indifference shown by the officials in Wuhan, has further aggravated the protests. Also watch | Australia removes Chinese-made cameras as they pose security threat "Civil servants and public institution staff are still entitled to subsidised medical assistance insurance on top of the employee health insurance scheme," political risk consultancy firm SinoInsider said in a note to AFP. "Senior and retired CCP (Chinese Communist Party) cadres have long had access to generous medical treatments at public expense and without having to pay for basic healthcare insurance. Local governments could compromise and meet protester demands early" rather than engage in a drawn-out dispute," the firm added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL) "for good". The 45-year-old confirmed his decision to retire from NFL on social media.

WION Fineprint: NFL legend Tom Brady announces retirement at the age of 45

<p>Moviegoers sometimes fail to realise the music that is playing in the background of a popular film. They will enjoy the dialogues and the plot, but they will overlook the rhythmic music that plays throughout the movie and holds the film narrative together. Producers and studios started to seek the German-born composer by the name of Hans Zimmer. He wrote a lot of tunes that have become indelible in people's memories, are utterly ageless, and may even transport you to a certain scene in a movie, if you have seen one in the last 40 years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tunes across genres&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>You name it—action-packed movies, romantic comedies, dramas. All genres are touched by Hans Zimmer. He has appeared in some of the most iconic blockbuster movies. Think of the screaming violins in the movie Psycho or even recall the haunting tuba in the movie Jaws, they hold the expertise of Hans Zimmer. One of the most showcased works by Hans Zimmer is the fantastic movie, the 1994 film, The Lion King. It should be mentioned here that Hans Zimmer won an Oscar for his work in Lion King.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hans Zimmer revelations during 60 minutes interview</strong></h2>

<p>Hans Zimmer described himself as somebody who is deeply in love with music, and deeply in love with movies, and is playful. During the 60 minutes interview, he said that he loves to play, like, any other musician does, with no bounds over language.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What Hans Zimmer said about his retirement?</strong></h2>

<p>While speaking about his retirement, Hans Zimmer said that he is 65 years old now and people are asking his if he is going to retire and asking weather he is going to go and put his feet up?. Over this, Hans Zimmer said that no he is not retireing as he is full of ideas and is just getting started.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hans Zimmer talks about his mom and dad&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Hans Zimmer revealed that he learnt about piano from his mother, a classically-trained pianist. He also spoke about his dad who was an extraordinarily appalling jazz clarinetist. He had a great enthusiasm. "In the middle of his work day, he'd get out the clarinet. I'd be banging around on-- and-- and we'd be jamming, you know? So that's where I got the joy," he said during the interview.&nbsp;</p>

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Moviegoers sometimes fail to realise the music that is playing in the background of a popular film. They will enjoy the dialogues and the plot, but they will overlook the rhythmic music that plays throughout the movie and holds the film narrative together.

Moviegoers sometimes fail to realise the music that is playing in the background of a popular film. They will enjoy the dialogues and the plot, but they will overlook the rhythmic music that plays throughout the movie and holds the film narrative together. Producers and studios started to seek the German-born composer by the name of Hans Zimmer. He wrote a lot of tunes that have become indelible in people's memories, are utterly ageless, and may even transport you to a certain scene in a movie, if you have seen one in the last 40 years. Tunes across genres You name it—action-packed movies, romantic comedies, dramas. All genres are touched by Hans Zimmer. He has appeared in some of the most iconic blockbuster movies. Think of the screaming violins in the movie Psycho or even recall the haunting tuba in the movie Jaws, they hold the expertise of Hans Zimmer. One of the most showcased works by Hans Zimmer is the fantastic movie, the 1994 film, The Lion King. It should be mentioned here that Hans Zimmer won an Oscar for his work in Lion King. Hans Zimmer revelations during 60 minutes interview Hans Zimmer described himself as somebody who is deeply in love with music, and deeply in love with movies, and is playful. During the 60 minutes interview, he said that he loves to play, like, any other musician does, with no bounds over language. What Hans Zimmer said about his retirement? While speaking about his retirement, Hans Zimmer said that he is 65 years old now and people are asking his if he is going to retire and asking weather he is going to go and put his feet up?. Over this, Hans Zimmer said that no he is not retireing as he is full of ideas and is just getting started. Hans Zimmer talks about his mom and dad Hans Zimmer revealed that he learnt about piano from his mother, a classically-trained pianist. He also spoke about his dad who was an extraordinarily appalling jazz clarinetist. He had a great enthusiasm. "In the middle of his work day, he'd get out the clarinet. I'd be banging around on-- and-- and we'd be jamming, you know? So that's where I got the joy," he said during the interview.

Hans Zimmer 60 minutes interview: This is what the Musician said over retirement questions

The death of Pope Benedict has cleared the way for Pope Francis to retire instead of serving for life; if he chooses to do so. Pope Benedict became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down from duty in the year 2013.

Benedict's death clears the way for Pope Francis to retire

<p>Three-time Olympic champion&nbsp;Matthias&nbsp;Mayer&nbsp;of Austria announced his retirement from Alpine skiing on Thursday (December 29), saying he had arrived at the decision after days of consideration. The 32-year-old had a successful outing at this year's Winter Games in Beijing, taking home gold in the super-G and bronze in the downhill race. He also claimed super-G gold at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang as well as the downhill gold in Sochi in 2014. In addition to his Olympic medals,&nbsp;Mayer&nbsp;also racked up 11 World Cup victories.</p>

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<p>"There is no main reason, I simply don't have the bite anymore. I've been thinking about it over the last few days and the time has come to stop,"&nbsp;Mayer&nbsp;told reporters in Bormio, Italy. "Risk has been my passion, but now I have reached the limit." Matthias&nbsp;added he will not be competing in the super-G World Cup event in Bormio later on Thursday.</p>


Three-time Olympic champion Matthias Mayer of Austria announced his retirement from Alpine skiing on Thursday (December 29), saying he had arrived at the decision after days of consideration.

Three-time Olympic champion Matthias Mayer of Austria announced his retirement from Alpine skiing on Thursday (December 29), saying he had arrived at the decision after days of consideration. The 32-year-old had a successful outing at this year's Winter Games in Beijing, taking home gold in the super-G and bronze in the downhill race. He also claimed super-G gold at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang as well as the downhill gold in Sochi in 2014. In addition to his Olympic medals, Mayer also racked up 11 World Cup victories. Also read: Football 'King' Pele no more: List of records held by the Brazilian legend "There is no main reason, I simply don't have the bite anymore. I've been thinking about it over the last few days and the time has come to stop," Mayer told reporters in Bormio, Italy. "Risk has been my passion, but now I have reached the limit." Matthias added he will not be competing in the super-G World Cup event in Bormio later on Thursday.

Three-time Olympic champion Austria's Matthias Mayer announces retirement from skiing

Karim Benzema's agent has hit out at France boss Didier Deschamps and claimed that the striker could have played in the World Cup knockout stages.

Benzema's agent hits out at France boss Deschamps

<p>2022 is coming to an end. The calendar year has been an eventful one for sports lovers across the globe. The cricketing fans have had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of big events passing by. Talking about the Indian cricket team, it was another action-packed year with plenty of highs and some glaring lows. The calendar year is set to end after a few international assignments left for both senior men's and women's teams. <strong>Let's have a quick recap of 2022:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Men in Blue in 2022</strong></p>

<p>The year started with India continuing their tour of South Africa. After winning the Boxing Day Test match, Virat Kohli-led India had a 1-0 lead against Dean Elgar-led Proteas and was aiming for an unassailable 2-0 scoreline, which would've meant&nbsp;their&nbsp;maiden Test series triumph in the African nation. The second and penultimate Test started with skipper Kohli ruled out, due to upper back spasm, and KL Rahul led the side as they lost the match by seven wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pakistan-vs-england-rawalpindi-run-feast-most-runs-scored-on-a-single-day-of-a-test-539499">Pakistan vs England, Rawalpindi run-feast: Most runs scored on a single day of a Test</a></strong></p>

<p>The same fate followed suit for India in the third and final Test, once again&nbsp;losing by seven wickets, despite Kohli's return. After the series, the 33-year-old dropped a bombshell by resigning as the Test captain. He wrote on Twitter, "It's been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I've done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it's now."</p>

<p>"There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can't do that, I know it's not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I cannot be dishonest to my team," Kohli added.</p>

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<p>By then, Kohli's fallout with the top brass at the BCCI had already made the headlines; following the 2021 T20 World Cup and his sacking as the ODI captain in early December. While news channels ran plenty of shows on Kohli vs BCCI alleged spat, Team India embarked upon a new journey under full-time captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid.</p>

<p>With Rohit unfit for the SA ODIs, Rahul led India in three ODIs as the visitors were whitewashed 3-0 with several questions being raised on their outdated approach in the format.</p>

<p><strong>Home comforts</strong></p>

<p>After the miserable SA tour, India switched to home comforts by&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;West Indies in a white-ball series, comprising three T20Is and ODIs each, followed by three T20Is and two Tests versus Sri Lanka. As expected, India stream rolled both the oppositions by whitewashing all four series. Amid injury concerns to Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul, etc., India got busy in preparing a team for the T20 World Cup&nbsp;in Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2022</strong></p>

<p>The action shifted to the 15th season of IPL in March-May. While top cricketers such as Virat, Rohit, Jadeja, Bumrah, etc. struggled or didn't perform as per expectations, the likes of Umran Malik, Mohsin Khan, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Hooda, etc. made a mark; spoiling the national selectors and team management with more choices for the T20 WC Down Under.</p>

<p><strong>India host South Africa</strong></p>

<p>After the IPL, Team India captaincy became a game of musical chairs. With Rohit rested and KL injured, Rishabh Pant led India in a five-match T20I series which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, and Harshal Patel were the most impressive.</p>

<p><strong>India tour of Ireland, England</strong></p>

<p>With Rohit and other senior players busy preparing for the one-off Test versus England, i.e. the series finale of the five Tests from the incomplete 2021 tour, Hardik led India in two T20Is against Ireland. Coach Dravid was also involved with the red-ball side, leading NCA chief VVS Laxman to fill in for him in Dublin. India beat the Irish camp&nbsp;1-0. In the series finale versus England, India was led by pacer Jasprit Bumrah with Rohit ruled out due to Covid concerns.</p>

<p>Under Bumrah, India achieved a sizeable 132-run lead in the Edgbaston face-off, however, failed to defend a challenging 378-run target to lose by seven wickets. After&nbsp;SA, Team India faltered and lost a&nbsp;big opportunity&nbsp;to win a memorable series overseas.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/queen-of-womens-cricket-top-6-records-held-by-mithali-raj-486290"><strong>Queen of women's cricket: Top 6 records held by Mithali Raj</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>White-ball dominance</strong></p>

<p>After the disappointments of Edgbaston, India played hosts England in three T20Is and ODIs each. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rishabh Pant, Bumrah, etc., impressed as Rohit &amp; Co. won both the series 2-1. Post the England trip, India travelled to West Indies with a second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led team playing the Windies in three ODIs and winning every game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the five T20Is, Rohit returned and led India to a 4-1 series win. The tour saw impressive performances from Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Surya, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Asia Cup</strong></p>

<p>After a short tour of Zimbabwe, where Rahul led India to a 3-0 ODI series win, the dress rehearsal began for the T20 WC. With less than two months left, India&nbsp;entirely shifted to the T20 mode with the continental tournament in the UAE. Winning two back-to-back games, India topped their group and proceeded to the Super Four round. After losing to Pakistan in a closely-fought match, the Men in Blue succumbed to a shocking six-wicket loss to eventual winners Sri Lanka and bowed out of the competition without booking a place in the final. It was a big jolt&nbsp;before the ICC event in Australia.</p>

<p><strong>Once again, home series to the rescue!</strong></p>

<p>The Australia and South Africa home series wins worked as a balm following India's Asia Cup debacle. The three T20Is versus Aaron Finch-led Australia was an intense affair where India emerged on top (2-1). The series win was followed by another top-class performance versus the Proteas, winning&nbsp;2-1 in three T20Is. India had some inconsistency to address at the top, debates continued with regard to one or two spots but the national side left for Australia as the No. 1 ranked side and a strong contender to end their 15-year-long wait for the T20 WC trophy.&nbsp;Nonetheless, they had lost the services of Bumrah and Deepak Chahar due to injury concerns.</p>

<p><strong>Similar issues push India back in the mega event...</strong></p>

<p>India started the tournament by winning a warm-up game versus hosts and defending champions Australia. Their warm-up game versus New Zealand was washed out. On October 23, Rohit-led India played their tournament opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan. In a nerve-wracking contest at the MCG, Melbourne, the one-time winners India rode on Virat Kohli's masterclass 82 to beat Pakistan on the last ball, chasing&nbsp;160, with four wickets.</p>

<p>Rohit &amp; Co. comfortably beat the Netherlands by 56 runs before losing to South Africa by five wickets in an intense low-scoring thriller at Perth. This followed with a dramatic and controversial win over Bangladesh, by 5 runs (DLS method), before India thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs to top their group and storm into the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the semis, India faced eventual winners England who gave them a reality check. Playing timid cricket with the bat, not backing a seasoned wrist spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal (who warmed the bench in the entire tournament), and lacking spice and variety in their bowling attack led to India's exit as they lost to England by ten wickets while defending a moderate 168/6 in Adelaide.</p>

<p><strong>A new dawn with the 2023 ODI WC in mind</strong></p>

<p>After the T20 WC, India toured NZ for three T20Is and ODIs each. While Hardik led the side in T20Is, winning 1-0, Dhawan &amp; Co. lost the ODIs by same the margin which exposed India's lack of extra bowling options and their muddled approach at the top along with several takers for the middle-order spots. Currently, India is in Bangladesh for the three ODIs and two Tests (having&nbsp;lost the ODIs 2-1 and leading the Test series&nbsp;1-0 with the final Test on December 22).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-tour-of-bangladesh-full-squads-schedule-timings-telecast-all-you-need-to-know-539445"><strong>India tour of Bangladesh: Full squads, schedule, timings, telecast - All you need to know</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Women in Blue in 2022</strong></p>

<p>The senior women's team completely outplayed their male counterparts in the calendar year. India started the year with a tour of New Zealand; a final preparatory series before the 2022 ODI World Cup in the Kiwi land. It was a miserable series with India losing the only T20I and going down in the five ODIs (1-4).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>CWC 2022</strong></p>

<p>In Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's final WC appearance, India never achieved consistency to go all the way. There were some moments of brilliance met by some below-par performances but the Indian eves' Achilles heel remained their knack of succumbing under pressure; leading to an early exit. India beat the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and West Indies but lost against all big teams such as England, NZ, Australia and South Africa to end in the fifth position.</p>

<p><strong>The big retirement</strong></p>

<p>After the World Cup, it was only a matter of time before Mithali would've hung up her boots. On June 08, she announced her international retirement, bringing an end to a stellar career.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In her illustrious 23-year-long international career, Mithali&nbsp;ended with the most runs in women's ODIs (7,805).&nbsp;In 89 T20Is, the 39-year-old returned with&nbsp;2,364 runs and amassed&nbsp;699 runs in 12 Tests, comprising a double ton. Under Mithali's leadership, India&nbsp;reached the ODI World Cup final&nbsp;in the 2005 and 2017 editions.</p>

<p><strong>A promising&nbsp;first impression in CWG 2022</strong></p>

<p>Cricket was re-included in the Commonwealth Games during the 2022 edition in Birmingham, England. This was the first time that women's teams competed in the mega event where Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian eves returned with a silver medal. While they once again fell flat in the final hurdle, Harman &amp; Co. impressed enough to end with&nbsp;silver; beating the likes of Pakistan, Barbados, and England but closely&nbsp;losing&nbsp;twice to gold medallists Australia.</p>

<p>Smriti Mandhana, Harman, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, and Sneh Rana were the top performers in India's inspiring campaign.</p>

<p><strong>India create history in England</strong></p>

<p>India toured England for a white-ball series comprising three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. While the tourists went down in the T20Is, losing 1-2, they created history as the women's team won its first ODI series in England since 1999. Moreover, India went on to whitewash the 2017 champions in their own backyard.</p>

<p>The third and final ODI was, however, marred with controversy as Deepti Sharma running Charlie Dean out became a big talking point. It opened a pandora's box leading to much talk on the spirit of cricket, the laws of the game, etc. Nonetheless, nothing can be taken away from India's clinical&nbsp;performance in the ODIs.</p>

<p><strong>Asia Cup dominance</strong></p>

<p>While their male counterparts failed to even reach the final, Harmanpreet-led India stormed into the summit clash winning six out of seven games. In the final, India thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the title for the seventh time. They buried the ghosts of the 2018 edition, in Kuala Lampur, (the only time they missed the glory) to make a strong statement.</p>

<p>Apart from the highs of the women's team and some golden opportunities missed by the Men in Blue, the U-19 boys also shined by winning the&nbsp;ODI World Cup&nbsp;early this year. Overall, it was a mixed bag for the senior men's side along with&nbsp;plenty of highs -- amid the retirements of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan -- for their women counterparts in 2022.</p>

<p>With some assignments still left, both men's and women's line-ups will hope to end the year on a high as 2023 awaits with a new set of challenges.</p>


2022 is coming to an end. The calendar year has been an eventful one for sports lovers across the globe. The cricketing fans have had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of big events passing by.

2022 is coming to an end. The calendar year has been an eventful one for sports lovers across the globe. The cricketing fans have had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of big events passing by. Talking about the Indian cricket team, it was another action-packed year with plenty of highs and some glaring lows. The calendar year is set to end after a few international assignments left for both senior men's and women's teams. Let's have a quick recap of 2022: Men in Blue in 2022 The year started with India continuing their tour of South Africa. After winning the Boxing Day Test match, Virat Kohli-led India had a 1-0 lead against Dean Elgar-led Proteas and was aiming for an unassailable 2-0 scoreline, which would've meant their maiden Test series triumph in the African nation. The second and penultimate Test started with skipper Kohli ruled out, due to upper back spasm, and KL Rahul led the side as they lost the match by seven wickets. Also read: Pakistan vs England, Rawalpindi run-feast: Most runs scored on a single day of a Test The same fate followed suit for India in the third and final Test, once again losing by seven wickets, despite Kohli's return. After the series, the 33-year-old dropped a bombshell by resigning as the Test captain. He wrote on Twitter, "It's been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I've done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it's now." "There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can't do that, I know it's not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I cannot be dishonest to my team," Kohli added. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/huBL6zZ7fZ — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022 × By then, Kohli's fallout with the top brass at the BCCI had already made the headlines; following the 2021 T20 World Cup and his sacking as the ODI captain in early December. While news channels ran plenty of shows on Kohli vs BCCI alleged spat, Team India embarked upon a new journey under full-time captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid. With Rohit unfit for the SA ODIs, Rahul led India in three ODIs as the visitors were whitewashed 3-0 with several questions being raised on their outdated approach in the format. Home comforts After the miserable SA tour, India switched to home comforts by hosting West Indies in a white-ball series, comprising three T20Is and ODIs each, followed by three T20Is and two Tests versus Sri Lanka. As expected, India stream rolled both the oppositions by whitewashing all four series. Amid injury concerns to Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul, etc., India got busy in preparing a team for the T20 World Cup in Australia. IPL 2022 The action shifted to the 15th season of IPL in March-May. While top cricketers such as Virat, Rohit, Jadeja, Bumrah, etc. struggled or didn't perform as per expectations, the likes of Umran Malik, Mohsin Khan, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Hooda, etc. made a mark; spoiling the national selectors and team management with more choices for the T20 WC Down Under. India host South Africa After the IPL, Team India captaincy became a game of musical chairs. With Rohit rested and KL injured, Rishabh Pant led India in a five-match T20I series which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, and Harshal Patel were the most impressive. India tour of Ireland, England With Rohit and other senior players busy preparing for the one-off Test versus England, i.e. the series finale of the five Tests from the incomplete 2021 tour, Hardik led India in two T20Is against Ireland. Coach Dravid was also involved with the red-ball side, leading NCA chief VVS Laxman to fill in for him in Dublin. India beat the Irish camp 1-0. In the series finale versus England, India was led by pacer Jasprit Bumrah with Rohit ruled out due to Covid concerns. Under Bumrah, India achieved a sizeable 132-run lead in the Edgbaston face-off, however, failed to defend a challenging 378-run target to lose by seven wickets. After SA, Team India faltered and lost a big opportunity to win a memorable series overseas. Also read: Queen of women's cricket: Top 6 records held by Mithali Raj White-ball dominance After the disappointments of Edgbaston, India played hosts England in three T20Is and ODIs each. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rishabh Pant, Bumrah, etc., impressed as Rohit & Co. won both the series 2-1. Post the England trip, India travelled to West Indies with a second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led team playing the Windies in three ODIs and winning every game. In the five T20Is, Rohit returned and led India to a 4-1 series win. The tour saw impressive performances from Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Surya, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi. Asia Cup After a short tour of Zimbabwe, where Rahul led India to a 3-0 ODI series win, the dress rehearsal began for the T20 WC. With less than two months left, India entirely shifted to the T20 mode with the continental tournament in the UAE. Winning two back-to-back games, India topped their group and proceeded to the Super Four round. After losing to Pakistan in a closely-fought match, the Men in Blue succumbed to a shocking six-wicket loss to eventual winners Sri Lanka and bowed out of the competition without booking a place in the final. It was a big jolt before the ICC event in Australia. Once again, home series to the rescue! The Australia and South Africa home series wins worked as a balm following India's Asia Cup debacle. The three T20Is versus Aaron Finch-led Australia was an intense affair where India emerged on top (2-1). The series win was followed by another top-class performance versus the Proteas, winning 2-1 in three T20Is. India had some inconsistency to address at the top, debates continued with regard to one or two spots but the national side left for Australia as the No. 1 ranked side and a strong contender to end their 15-year-long wait for the T20 WC trophy. Nonetheless, they had lost the services of Bumrah and Deepak Chahar due to injury concerns. Similar issues push India back in the mega event... India started the tournament by winning a warm-up game versus hosts and defending champions Australia. Their warm-up game versus New Zealand was washed out. On October 23, Rohit-led India played their tournament opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan. In a nerve-wracking contest at the MCG, Melbourne, the one-time winners India rode on Virat Kohli's masterclass 82 to beat Pakistan on the last ball, chasing 160, with four wickets. Rohit & Co. comfortably beat the Netherlands by 56 runs before losing to South Africa by five wickets in an intense low-scoring thriller at Perth. This followed with a dramatic and controversial win over Bangladesh, by 5 runs (DLS method), before India thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs to top their group and storm into the semi-finals. In the semis, India faced eventual winners England who gave them a reality check. Playing timid cricket with the bat, not backing a seasoned wrist spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal (who warmed the bench in the entire tournament), and lacking spice and variety in their bowling attack led to India's exit as they lost to England by ten wickets while defending a moderate 168/6 in Adelaide. A new dawn with the 2023 ODI WC in mind After the T20 WC, India toured NZ for three T20Is and ODIs each. While Hardik led the side in T20Is, winning 1-0, Dhawan & Co. lost the ODIs by same the margin which exposed India's lack of extra bowling options and their muddled approach at the top along with several takers for the middle-order spots. Currently, India is in Bangladesh for the three ODIs and two Tests (having lost the ODIs 2-1 and leading the Test series 1-0 with the final Test on December 22). Also read: India tour of Bangladesh: Full squads, schedule, timings, telecast - All you need to know Women in Blue in 2022 The senior women's team completely outplayed their male counterparts in the calendar year. India started the year with a tour of New Zealand; a final preparatory series before the 2022 ODI World Cup in the Kiwi land. It was a miserable series with India losing the only T20I and going down in the five ODIs (1-4). CWC 2022 In Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's final WC appearance, India never achieved consistency to go all the way. There were some moments of brilliance met by some below-par performances but the Indian eves' Achilles heel remained their knack of succumbing under pressure; leading to an early exit. India beat the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and West Indies but lost against all big teams such as England, NZ, Australia and South Africa to end in the fifth position. The big retirement After the World Cup, it was only a matter of time before Mithali would've hung up her boots. On June 08, she announced her international retirement, bringing an end to a stellar career. Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u — Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 8, 2022 × In her illustrious 23-year-long international career, Mithali ended with the most runs in women's ODIs (7,805). In 89 T20Is, the 39-year-old returned with 2,364 runs and amassed 699 runs in 12 Tests, comprising a double ton. Under Mithali's leadership, India reached the ODI World Cup final in the 2005 and 2017 editions. A promising first impression in CWG 2022 Cricket was re-included in the Commonwealth Games during the 2022 edition in Birmingham, England. This was the first time that women's teams competed in the mega event where Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian eves returned with a silver medal. While they once again fell flat in the final hurdle, Harman & Co. impressed enough to end with silver; beating the likes of Pakistan, Barbados, and England but closely losing twice to gold medallists Australia. Smriti Mandhana, Harman, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, and Sneh Rana were the top performers in India's inspiring campaign. India create history in England India toured England for a white-ball series comprising three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. While the tourists went down in the T20Is, losing 1-2, they created history as the women's team won its first ODI series in England since 1999. Moreover, India went on to whitewash the 2017 champions in their own backyard. The third and final ODI was, however, marred with controversy as Deepti Sharma running Charlie Dean out became a big talking point. It opened a pandora's box leading to much talk on the spirit of cricket, the laws of the game, etc. Nonetheless, nothing can be taken away from India's clinical performance in the ODIs. Asia Cup dominance While their male counterparts failed to even reach the final, Harmanpreet-led India stormed into the summit clash winning six out of seven games. In the final, India thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the title for the seventh time. They buried the ghosts of the 2018 edition, in Kuala Lampur, (the only time they missed the glory) to make a strong statement. Apart from the highs of the women's team and some golden opportunities missed by the Men in Blue, the U-19 boys also shined by winning the ODI World Cup early this year. Overall, it was a mixed bag for the senior men's side along with plenty of highs -- amid the retirements of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan -- for their women counterparts in 2022. With some assignments still left, both men's and women's line-ups will hope to end the year on a high as 2023 awaits with a new set of challenges.

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<p>Surely, 2022 hasn't been kind to Cristiano Ronaldo. After a fallout with the Manchester United, he left the club with his contract still not getting over. Post his exit from the Old Trafford club, the focus shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar. Playing his last World Cup, Ronaldo was expected to take the Portugal line-up to the final but his side bowed out with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Morocco in the quarter-finals. The veteran footballer was seen crying on the field as his World Cup dream ended in a heartbreaking manner.</p>

<p>Many believed that the World Cup debacle would put an end to Ronaldo's international career. However, as per a report by Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, the Portuguese striker might extend his career till the Euro 2024 edition. The next edition of the Euro Cup will be held in Germany and by then Ronaldo will be nearing 40. He had led his side to a remarkable Euro Cup title in 2016 and, hence, might be eager to replicate the feat once again and bow out on a high.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about Ronaldo's run in the FIFA WC in Qatar, the 37-year-old didn't have a great run as he returned with only a solitary goal -- that too via a penalty kick -- in five games. Moreover, he wasn't even in the starting XI in Portugal's last two WC fixtures, i.e. in the Round of 16 clash versus Switzerland and Morocco tie in the quarters. Given how ordinary run in the FIFA WC, it is a welcome news if Ronaldo is not looking to end his international career just yet. His ardent fans would hope for him to bounce back in style in 2023 and lead Portugal to the European championship in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ronaldo's longtime rival Lionel Messi confirmed that the forthcoming World Cup final will be his last appearance in the showpiece event after starring in Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the first semi-final on Wednesday (December 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final," Messi said while talking to Argentine media outlet Diario Deportivo Ole.&nbsp;"It's many years for the next one and I don't think I'll be able to do it. And to finish like this, it's the best," added the Argentina captain.</p>


Surely, 2022 hasn't been kind to Cristiano Ronaldo. After a fallout with the Manchester United, he left the club with his contract still not getting over. Post his exit from the Old Trafford club, the focus shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar.

Surely, 2022 hasn't been kind to Cristiano Ronaldo. After a fallout with the Manchester United, he left the club with his contract still not getting over. Post his exit from the Old Trafford club, the focus shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar. Playing his last World Cup, Ronaldo was expected to take the Portugal line-up to the final but his side bowed out with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Morocco in the quarter-finals. The veteran footballer was seen crying on the field as his World Cup dream ended in a heartbreaking manner. Many believed that the World Cup debacle would put an end to Ronaldo's international career. However, as per a report by Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, the Portuguese striker might extend his career till the Euro 2024 edition. The next edition of the Euro Cup will be held in Germany and by then Ronaldo will be nearing 40. He had led his side to a remarkable Euro Cup title in 2016 and, hence, might be eager to replicate the feat once again and bow out on a high. Also read: Lionel Messi confirms Qatar 2022 final will be his last World Cup appearance Talking about Ronaldo's run in the FIFA WC in Qatar, the 37-year-old didn't have a great run as he returned with only a solitary goal -- that too via a penalty kick -- in five games. Moreover, he wasn't even in the starting XI in Portugal's last two WC fixtures, i.e. in the Round of 16 clash versus Switzerland and Morocco tie in the quarters. Given how ordinary run in the FIFA WC, it is a welcome news if Ronaldo is not looking to end his international career just yet. His ardent fans would hope for him to bounce back in style in 2023 and lead Portugal to the European championship in 2024. Meanwhile, Ronaldo's longtime rival Lionel Messi confirmed that the forthcoming World Cup final will be his last appearance in the showpiece event after starring in Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the first semi-final on Wednesday (December 14). "I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final," Messi said while talking to Argentine media outlet Diario Deportivo Ole. "It's many years for the next one and I don't think I'll be able to do it. And to finish like this, it's the best," added the Argentina captain.

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Eden Hazard has retired from international football following Belgium' s group stage exit from the World Cup in Qatar. The 31-year-old made the announcement on social media.

Eden Hazard announces international retirement after Belgium's World Cup exit

<p>On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. After Belgium's exit from the group stage of the showpiece event in the Middle East, Hazard has decided to step aside from international assignments. His form has been below-par for quite some time due to persistent injuries and it reflected in his overall run in the FIFA WC.&nbsp;</p>

<p id="2">The 31-year-old Real Madrid forward shared the news on his official Instagram handle by saying&nbsp;“a page turns today". He captioned the post, “A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you….#onestensemble."</p>

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<p>Hazard was part of Belgium's golden generation which made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, in Russia, but the star-studded line-up failed to make a mark this time around in Qatar. Following their unimpressive run, some big announcements were on the cards and Hazard's retirement is a major development as the national side will now look to revamp in the coming years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hazard appeared in 126 internationals,&nbsp;scoring 36 goals for Belgium. Talking about the national side, they ended their campaign in Qatar 2022 with a 0-0 stalemate versus Croatia, 1-0 win over Canada and a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco to not be able to advance to the Round of 16.</p>


On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. After Belgium's exit from the group stage of the showpiece event in the Middle East, Hazard has decided to step aside from international assignments. His form has been below-par for quite some time due to persistent injuries and it reflected in his overall run in the FIFA WC. The 31-year-old Real Madrid forward shared the news on his official Instagram handle by saying “a page turns today". He captioned the post, “A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you….#onestensemble." Also read: WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch while teammates celebrate World Cup victory View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eden Hazard (@hazardeden_10) × Hazard was part of Belgium's golden generation which made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, in Russia, but the star-studded line-up failed to make a mark this time around in Qatar. Following their unimpressive run, some big announcements were on the cards and Hazard's retirement is a major development as the national side will now look to revamp in the coming years. Hazard appeared in 126 internationals, scoring 36 goals for Belgium. Talking about the national side, they ended their campaign in Qatar 2022 with a 0-0 stalemate versus Croatia, 1-0 win over Canada and a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco to not be able to advance to the Round of 16.

Star forward Eden Hazard announces international retirement after Belgium's dismal FIFA World Cup

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<p>Serena&nbsp;Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.S. Open.</p>

<p>"I am not retired," Williams said at a conference in San Francisco while promoting her investment company,&nbsp;Serena&nbsp;Ventures. "The chances (of a return) are very high. You can come to my house, I have a court."</p>

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<p>Williams, 41, said she was "evolving away from tennis" in an essay in August and, while she did not confirm the U.S. Open as her farewell event, she was given lavish tributes before each match in New York and waved an emotional goodbye after losing in the third round. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who took the tennis world by storm as a teenager and is considered by many the greatest of all time, said not preparing for a tournament after the U.S. Open did not feel natural to her.</p>

<p>"I still haven't really thought about (retirement)," Williams said. "But I did wake up the other day and go on the court and (considered) for the first time in my life that I'm not playing for a competition, and it felt really weird. "It was like the first day of the rest of my life and I'm enjoying it, but I'm still trying to find that balance."</p>


Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.S. Open. "I am not retired," Williams said at a conference in San Francisco while promoting her investment company, Serena Ventures. "The chances (of a return) are very high. You can come to my house, I have a court." ALSO READ | Simona Halep's former coach comes in her defence over failed drugs test Williams, 41, said she was "evolving away from tennis" in an essay in August and, while she did not confirm the U.S. Open as her farewell event, she was given lavish tributes before each match in New York and waved an emotional goodbye after losing in the third round. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who took the tennis world by storm as a teenager and is considered by many the greatest of all time, said not preparing for a tournament after the U.S. Open did not feel natural to her. "I still haven't really thought about (retirement)," Williams said. "But I did wake up the other day and go on the court and (considered) for the first time in my life that I'm not playing for a competition, and it felt really weird. "It was like the first day of the rest of my life and I'm enjoying it, but I'm still trying to find that balance."

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<p>On September 15 (Thursday), the dreaded day arrived as Roger Federer -- former world number one and winner of 20 Grand Slams&nbsp;-- announced that he will retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup (from September 23-25).</p>

<p>The Swiss maestro tweeted, "As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career."</p>

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<p>Winning 103 singles titles in a career spanning 24 years, Federer transcended the sport as Tiger Woods, Sachin Tendulkar, and the likes did for their respective games. He started as a brat sporting a ponytail and would often smash racquets on the court in his early days&nbsp;but soon turned into a demigod for many, oozing calmness, serenity and&nbsp;righteousness with his presence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world of tennis will never stop gushing over Federer's backhand and drop shots, hitting half-volleys winners year after year, standing on the baseline,&nbsp;etc. A plethora of articles have covered a lot about his game. Legends&nbsp;have lavished huge praise on his staggering success. Many journalists have dedicated a sole book&nbsp;describing Federer's class and skills on the court. Even though his ardent fans are well aware of his playing style, one simply cannot get enough of&nbsp;the Swiss maestro.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a given that there won't be another Federer on the court. I, however,&nbsp;believe that&nbsp;there also won't be another like him who gave so much back to the game through his likable personality.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>The pinky promise made to a young fan</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Accepting defeats with utmost grace</strong></p>

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<p>Losing&nbsp;5-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 2-6 to a then 22-year-old Rafael Nadal in the 2009 Australian Open final, an emotional Federer took some time to settle down but when he did, he was mature enough to 'not have the last word' during the presentation ceremony. He heaped praise on his opposition and said, "<em>Rafa, congrats. You played incredible. You deserve it, man. All the best for the season'</em>.</p>

<p>Federer instilled thoughtfulness in a young Nadal and schooled one and all to always take results -- favourable or not -- in the right manner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>No pressure of leading in the Grand Slam title-race</strong></p>

<p>After losing the Wimbledon 2019 final to Novak Djokovic -- which the Serbian won 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) in an epic face-off in London -- Federer was still ahead with most GS titles (20). It took the then world no. 1 Djokovic to 16 major titles, two behind Nadal and&nbsp;trailing Federer's tally by four.</p>

<p>Federer, however, sidelined himself from the rat race for most titles. At the post-match presentation, he said, "You can't protect everything anyway. I didn't become a tennis player for that. I really didn't. It's about trying to win Wimbledon, trying to have good runs here, playing in front of such an amazing crowd in this Centre Court against players like Novak and so forth. That's what I play for. Yeah, so things are different now. But I'm very happy with my level of play nowadays still."</p>

<p>From helping a cancer patient with an inspirational message, ensuring the safety of his fans who went&nbsp;bonkers seeing him to applauding his opposition's on-court heroics against him, Federer was never the one to only win matches and titles. He also won hearts. He&nbsp;became the face of tennis not just for his magnanimous talent, envious skills, innumerable titles, and whopping net worth&nbsp;but for&nbsp;his humanitarian side.</p>

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<p>Federer's simplicity, generosity, sportsmanship, etc. have been bigger takeaways&nbsp;for one and&nbsp;all. It is tough to pick between <em>Federer the player versus</em>&nbsp;<em>Federer the human</em>. No matter whichever option one picks, he, or she will always be a winner. What stands out is his giving more with his overall personality than only as a&nbsp;champion player.</p>

<p>I took an interest in tennis only due to my father's love of the game. I was fortunate enough to start following the sport when the Federer-Nadal rivalry was at its nascent stage. Back then (and to date), I have cheered for the Spaniard. You tend to hate your favourite player's (or team) arch-rival in your younger days. With time, it became inevitable to hate Federer. Not just as a player, he will sweep you off your feet with his charisma and genial personality.</p>

<p>There were greats before Federer (Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Margaret Court, Steffi Graf, etc.), and there will be more to follow. But there won't be another one matching his personality. PERIOD!&nbsp;</p>


On September 15 (Thursday), the dreaded day arrived as Roger Federer -- former world number one and winner of 20 Grand Slams -- announced that he will retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup (from September 23-25).

On September 15 (Thursday), the dreaded day arrived as Roger Federer -- former world number one and winner of 20 Grand Slams -- announced that he will retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup (from September 23-25). The Swiss maestro tweeted, "As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career." ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YxtVWrlXIF — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'You inspired countless millions' - Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement club Winning 103 singles titles in a career spanning 24 years, Federer transcended the sport as Tiger Woods, Sachin Tendulkar, and the likes did for their respective games. He started as a brat sporting a ponytail and would often smash racquets on the court in his early days but soon turned into a demigod for many, oozing calmness, serenity and righteousness with his presence. The world of tennis will never stop gushing over Federer's backhand and drop shots, hitting half-volleys winners year after year, standing on the baseline, etc. A plethora of articles have covered a lot about his game. Legends have lavished huge praise on his staggering success. Many journalists have dedicated a sole book describing Federer's class and skills on the court. Even though his ardent fans are well aware of his playing style, one simply cannot get enough of the Swiss maestro. It is a given that there won't be another Federer on the court. I, however, believe that there also won't be another like him who gave so much back to the game through his likable personality. ALSO READ | Reliving arch-rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal's epic camaraderie over the years - Video The pinky promise made to a young fan × Accepting defeats with utmost grace × Losing 5-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 2-6 to a then 22-year-old Rafael Nadal in the 2009 Australian Open final, an emotional Federer took some time to settle down but when he did, he was mature enough to 'not have the last word' during the presentation ceremony. He heaped praise on his opposition and said, "Rafa, congrats. You played incredible. You deserve it, man. All the best for the season'. Federer instilled thoughtfulness in a young Nadal and schooled one and all to always take results -- favourable or not -- in the right manner. ALSO READ | We will miss seeing you on the court making us enjoy: Lionel Messi all praise for 'genius' Roger Federer No pressure of leading in the Grand Slam title-race After losing the Wimbledon 2019 final to Novak Djokovic -- which the Serbian won 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) in an epic face-off in London -- Federer was still ahead with most GS titles (20). It took the then world no. 1 Djokovic to 16 major titles, two behind Nadal and trailing Federer's tally by four. Federer, however, sidelined himself from the rat race for most titles. At the post-match presentation, he said, "You can't protect everything anyway. I didn't become a tennis player for that. I really didn't. It's about trying to win Wimbledon, trying to have good runs here, playing in front of such an amazing crowd in this Centre Court against players like Novak and so forth. That's what I play for. Yeah, so things are different now. But I'm very happy with my level of play nowadays still." From helping a cancer patient with an inspirational message, ensuring the safety of his fans who went bonkers seeing him to applauding his opposition's on-court heroics against him, Federer was never the one to only win matches and titles. He also won hearts. He became the face of tennis not just for his magnanimous talent, envious skills, innumerable titles, and whopping net worth but for his humanitarian side. "Obviously being ultimate professional and a gentleman. Roger would say hello to literally everyone regardless of ranking and status. Very very few of the past champions were ever like that. He was not only a fan-favourite but a player-favourite as well," Mahesh Bhupathi to WION post Federer's retirement tweet. ALSO READ | Roger Federer gives classy response to rival Rafael Nadal's heartfelt message for him on retirement Federer's simplicity, generosity, sportsmanship, etc. have been bigger takeaways for one and all. It is tough to pick between Federer the player versus Federer the human. No matter whichever option one picks, he, or she will always be a winner. What stands out is his giving more with his overall personality than only as a champion player. I took an interest in tennis only due to my father's love of the game. I was fortunate enough to start following the sport when the Federer-Nadal rivalry was at its nascent stage. Back then (and to date), I have cheered for the Spaniard. You tend to hate your favourite player's (or team) arch-rival in your younger days. With time, it became inevitable to hate Federer. Not just as a player, he will sweep you off your feet with his charisma and genial personality. There were greats before Federer (Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Margaret Court, Steffi Graf, etc.), and there will be more to follow. But there won't be another one matching his personality. PERIOD!

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Roger Federer has shared message to fans after announcing retirement from Tennis. Federer's career spanned 24 years and he won admirers not just for his performances on the court but his conduct of it.

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