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Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc Disqualified From Chinese GP In Yet Another Ferrari Disaster

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were both disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday for technical infringements, along with Alpine's Pierre Gasly. Leclerc and Gasly were found by FIA stewards to have cars that weighed less than the 800 kilogram minimum requirement while Hamilton was deemed to have excessive plank wear underneath his car. Leclerc had finished fifth and Hamilton sixth. Their points will be expunged with all the drivers below them now moving up two places.

Harry Kane Eyes Peter Shilton Record As Caps Pile Up In England's 'New Era'

England captain Harry Kane believes he can become his country's longest-serving international and cap his career with World Cup glory in 2026. The 31-year-old striker made his 105th appearance in Monday's 3-0 qualifying win over Latvia, also finding the net for his 71st international goal. That game was Kane's 105th in England colours to stand just 20 games behind goalkeeper Peter Shilton's all-time national record. "It's definitely there. I've made it clear I want to play for England as long as possible," said Kane.

Sunil Gavaskar Questions Gautam Gambhir Over Champions Trophy 2025 Reward: "Not A Good Role Model?"

The BCCI announced a cash prize of Rs 58 crore for the Champions Trophy-winning squad with the players and head coach Gautam Gambhir getting Rs 3 crore each. According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, assistant coaches and support staff will get Rs 50 lakh each, while BCCI officials will receive Rs 25 lakh each. Legendary India captain Sunil Gavaskar asked whether Gambhir will be following the example of his predecessor - Rahul Dravid - in refusing to take more amount than his support staff. Following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Dravid opted to take an equal share of the cash reward as the rest of his support staff. However, Gambhir has not made any such statement till now.

Ex-Bangladesh Captain Begins Walking After Heart Attack But Doctor Warns...

Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's most successful opener and former skipper, has improved following his sudden heart attack while playing a domestic T20 match in Dhaka, doctors have confirmed. Tamim has undergone a successful angiogram surgery in order to address a blockage in one of the arteries of his heart. Following the surgery, Tamim has reportedly even begun walking. However, doctors have reportedly emphasized that the upcoming 48 to 72 hours are still "critical" for Tamim's long-term recovery, and have advised him to stay away from any sort of sporting activity.

Son Heung-Min Blames Bad Pitches As South Korea Slip Up In World Cup Qualifying

Son Heung-min blamed South Korea's shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament. The Koreans were held at home for a second game in a row on Tuesday after also drawing with Oman last week and hold a precarious lead at the top of Asian qualifying Group B with an away trip to third-placed Iraq still to come. South Korea's two qualifiers in March were moved away from Seoul because of the capital stadium's poor pitch but skipper Son said the turf was still below par and took aim at his country's football administrators.

Alex De Minaur Ends Joao Fonseca Challenge, Alexander Zverev Marches On In Miami Open

Australia's Alex de Minaur put an end to Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca's challenge at the Miami Open, outlasting the 18-year-old 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in an enthralling contest. Attendance on stadium court had been sparse throughout Monday, but the Hard Rock Stadium turned into a mini-Maracana Stadium for Fonseca's match, complete with Brazilian flags and football-style chanting. Fonseca brought his energetic brand of ultra-attacking tennis, but De Minaur was up to the challenge, coping with both the blistering forehands and the partisan crowd.

Bodyguard Arrested For 'Contradictions' In Testimony At Diego Maradona Trial

A former bodyguard of Diego Maradona was arrested Tuesday for allegedly giving false testimony in the trial of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence in the late football legend's medical care. Julio Coria left the courtroom in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro in handcuffs after judges ruled in favor of the prosecution's claim that he had lied under oath. Coria was present in the house were Maradona died under conditions prosecutors say amounted to negligence, and had tried to revive him with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, according to evidence before the court.

Shreyas Iyer Remains Stranded At 97*, Stuns Punjab Kings Teammate With Blunt Message In IPL 2025 Game vs GT

Punjab Kings' middle order batter Shashank Singh revealed that skipper Shreyas Iyer, from the very first ball that he faced, told him to not think about the potential milestone for his captain and focus on his game. Iyer continued his impressive form from the Champions Trophy into the new season, which was evident when he hit his first ball faced for a cracking boundary over mid-off, as he scored at a breathtaking strike rate of 230.95, in an innings which included nine sixes and five boundaries on his way to scoring an unbeaten 97.

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Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc Disqualified From Chinese GP In Yet Another Ferrari Disaster

Harry Kane Eyes Peter Shilton Record As Caps Pile Up In England's 'New Era'

Sunil Gavaskar Questions Gautam Gambhir Over Champions Trophy 2025 Reward: "Not A Good Role Model?"

Ex-Bangladesh Captain Begins Walking After Heart Attack But Doctor Warns...

Son Heung-Min Blames Bad Pitches As South Korea Slip Up In World Cup Qualifying

Alex De Minaur Ends Joao Fonseca Challenge, Alexander Zverev Marches On In Miami Open

Bodyguard Arrested For 'Contradictions' In Testimony At Diego Maradona Trial

Shreyas Iyer Remains Stranded At 97*, Stuns Punjab Kings Teammate With Blunt Message In IPL 2025 Game vs GT