Here is a brief compilation of the most popular sports stories making waves today, November 15, 2024. From Ronaldo scoring to ICC halting PCB’s plans, sports is alive with action. This story covers the key cricket events, coaching changes, and major player accomplishments dominating the news worldwide. 

 1. ICC Halts PCB’s CT 2025 Plans 

The ICC halted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s plans to organize a trophy tour throughout Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The ICC told the hosts of the Champions Trophy to not go ahead with the trophy tour in these regions.  

2. Prajnesh Gunneswaran Retires

India’s tennis star Prajnesh Gunneswaran announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35. The star announced his decision to retire via the use of social media platforms. He had a career high ranking of 75 in 2019.  

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3. Ajinkya Rahane All Set To Lead Mumbai 

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is all set to lead the Mumbai side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The trophy will also see the return of batter Prithvi Shaw into the squad. Tushar Deshpande is also expected to join the side in the second leg of the Ranji Trophy. 

4. Neeraj Goyat Defeats Whindersson Nunes 

Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat defeated Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes in their opening boxing bout at the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Live Boxing event. Goyat picked up the win on the basis of the judges scorecard. 

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5. Rajasthan On Cusp Of Win 

Rajasthan are nearing on a win against Uttrakhand in their Ranji Trophy match. This comes in despite Uttrakhand middle order batter Yuvraj Chaudhary scoring an unbeaten hundred. Rajasthan’s star was Ankit Choudhary who took four wickets. 

6. Jammu and Kashmir Beat Tripura 

The Jammu and Kashmir team defeated Tripura in their Ranji Trophy match. Vivrant Sharma and Abid Mushtaq made fifties each to help J&K’s cause and to lead them to a four wicket win over Tripura on the third day of their Ranji Trophy match.  

7. Vysakh Vijaykumar Named In Karnataka Squad 

India pacer Vysakh Vijaykumar was named in the Karnataka squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy that will be played in Indore. He missed the last two rounds of the Ranji Trophy due to him being called up to the Indian squad. 

8. Ronaldo Scores Brace To Help Portugal Win 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Portugal hammered Poland 5-1 in their UEFA Nations League match. Ronaldo also took hom the man of the match award and scored a stunning bicycle kick to score the fifth goal for Portugal. 

9. Paul Pogba And Juventus Part Ways 

Juventus announced on Friday it came to “a mutual agreement” with Pogba to cancel his contract despite the France World Cup winner having a ban for doping slashed last month. 

10. Uruguay beats Colombia 

Uruguay beat Colombia 3-2 on Friday with a last-minute goal in South American World Cup qualifying, and eased the pressure on coach Marcelo Bielsa. It was Uruguay’s first home win in a year. 

(With AP Inputs)