All posts tagged: Retirement

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Ronaldo retirement debate after Portugal’s 5-0 win

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Ronaldo retirement debate after Portugal’s 5-0 win

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4 min readJun 24, 2026 12:42 PM IST When the final whistle blew in Houston on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo walked towards the nearest camera, looked directly into the lens and shouted two words: “I’m back.” When asked about it in the mixed zone afterwards, he explained why. “So people do not forget,” he said. Ronaldo had just scored twice to become the first player in history to score at six different World Cups, leading Portugal to a 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan that answered, at least for one night, the loudest doubts of his career. He opened the scoring inside six minutes, swivelling on the six-yard box to meet a cross from Joao Cancelo and smash the ball past goalkeeper Abduvokhid Nematov. His second came in the 39th minute, receiving a perfectly-placed pass from Bruno Fernandes and finishing low past the keeper. The result moved Portugal to the brink of the knockout rounds after their opening 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Speaking to Sport TV, he said the previous week had been the hardest of his …

Virat Kohli reacts to Kane Williamson’s retirement: ‘Life’s only just begun’

Virat Kohli reacts to Kane Williamson’s retirement: ‘Life’s only just begun’

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3 min readJun 12, 2026 06:44 PM IST Former India captain Virat Kohli paid a heartfelt tribute to Kane Williamson after the New Zealand batting great announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, describing him as much more than just a rival and said that he cherished and valued the 35-year-old’s friendship. Taking to X, the 37-year-old reflected on a relationship that began as fierce competition on the field before growing into a close friendship built on mutual respect. “From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet,” Kohli wrote. The former India captain concluded his message by wishing Williamson well for the next phase of his life. “Wishing you nothing but the best always brother. You’ve done your bit, you deserve to enjoy all of it now and put your feet up. Well done …

Kane Williamson Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Kane Williamson Announces Retirement from International Cricket

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The New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has announced his international retirement, ending his 16-year career and a total of 378 games across formats. His decision comes after the conclusion of the ongoing New Zealand tour of England 2026, where the Blackcaps suffered a defeat in the opening game. Kane was known for his leadership qualities, having led New Zealand across all three formats between 2016 and 2024, where the side made two ICC World Cup finals, three semi-finals and won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. Williamson said that it will be the right time for him to fully step away. “I’ve thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it’s become clear now is the right time.” “I’ve always felt a strong drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in knowing I’ve given it my all in every match I’ve played for New Zealand. “Continuing with anything less wouldn’t be right, and I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms. “I leave feeling …

‘I’ve given it my all…’

‘I’ve given it my all…’

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3 min readJun 12, 2026 03:56 PM IST New Zealand ace pacer Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. “I’ve thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it’s become clear now is the right time,” Williamson said. New Zealand is currently playing England in a three-match Test series, and the announcement came ahead of the second Test. “I’ve always felt a strong drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in knowing I’ve given it my all in every match I’ve played for New Zealand,” Williamson added. “Continuing with anything less wouldn’t be right, and I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms.” The ace-batter for the Kiwis played 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20Is, scoring 9515, 7256, and 2575 runs respectively. “I leave feeling optimistic about where this group is heading. There’s a huge amount of talent, and a real desire to do something special with this New Zealand team,” Williamson said. “It’s a team I love, and I feel …

Akshay Kumar dismisses Welcome To The Jungle salary rumour; opens up about retirement | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar dismisses Welcome To The Jungle salary rumour; opens up about retirement | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 11, 2026 03:59 PM IST The trailer of Welcome To The Jungle was unveiled at a grand event in Mumbai on Thursday. The event turned emotional as Akshay Kumar opened up about retirement and paid tribute to late Neeraj Vora and Pankaj Dheer. Akshay Kumar on his thoughts about retirement At the trailer launch of Welcome To The Jungle, Akshay Kumar shared his thoughts about retiring and said, “I do feel like retiring sometimes; this thought comes to me at 4 am when I wake up. But in five seconds, I remember I have to be on a shoot, where 300 people are waiting for me. Then I tell myself I will think about retirement the next day; 36 years have passed doing this. If I retire, what will happen. I will become an electrician, dog walker, gardener, etc. So I feel it’s better if I go to work and not retire. I try to spend time with family. After one day, they asked me when will I return to work. I …

How to estimate your Social Security benefits: Credits, retirement age and payment calculation

How to estimate your Social Security benefits: Credits, retirement age and payment calculation

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The first step in planning for retirement is understanding how much money you may receive from Social Security in the future. Social Security provides income after retirement and can also help people through disability and survivor benefits. Knowing your future Social Security benefits can help you plan your savings and investments more effectively. It gives you a better idea of how much income you may have after retirement. Here’s how to estimate your Social Security benefits (Unsplash/ Representative) (Unsplash) Social Security calculates your benefits based on your earnings and work history. To qualify for benefits, you must earn Social Security credits. The number of credits you need depends on the type of benefit you are applying for and the age at which you claim it. How to check your Social Security benefit estimate In 2026, workers earned one Social Security credit for every $1,890 earned, as noted in the report by Kiplinger. A maximum of four credits can be earned each year. To earn the maximum four credits in 2026, a person must earn at …

KS Bharat Announces Retirement From International Cricket

KS Bharat Announces Retirement From International Cricket

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The Indian wicketkeeper KS Bharat has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. He retires having represented India at the Test level on seven occasions, with his last appearance coming against England in February 2024. Bharat scored 221 runs in 12 innings at an average of 20.09 with 19 dismissals as wicketkeeper. He made his debut in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy after impressing for India A. He made his highest score of 44 against an Australian attack which Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon. He was also picked as India’s wk-batter in the 2023 WTC cycle against Australia at The Oval. Bharat made 10 appearances for RCB and DC, scoring 199 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 122.08. He had won IPL 2024 as a spare player with the Kolkata Knight Riders. “With a proud heart and a sense of gratitude, I announce my retirement from international cricket,” Bharat posted on social media. “To play for my country has been the greatest honour of my life.” “This journey of mine has demanded great resilience …

Anupam Kher scolded David Dhawan for his decision to retire after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: ‘Who are you to decide?’

Anupam Kher scolded David Dhawan for his decision to retire after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: ‘Who are you to decide?’

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74-year-old veteran filmmaker David Dhawan has been stressing that he plans to retire, with his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring his son Varun Dhawan, set to be his final directorial venture. Actor Anupam Kher has now told news agency ANI that he disagreed with the filmmaker’s decision, saying there is no fixed age for retirement in the film industry. Anupam Kher has reacted to the news of David Dhawan’s retirement. What Anupam shared Speaking to ANI, Anupam Kher revealed that he called David Dhawan shortly after the filmmaker announced his retirement and even scolded him over the decision. “David Dhawan is my best friend. I go to his house whenever I can. When I learnt about his retirement decision, I called him and scolded him. Maine daanta use (I scolded him). I said, ‘What do you mean, this is your last film? Who are you to decide, this is your last film? If the audience loves you, don’t say, this is my last film.’ My father used to tell me that …

Tom Holland hints at retirement as Spider-Man, says he is ‘content swinging off into the sunset’ after Brand New Day

Tom Holland hints at retirement as Spider-Man, says he is ‘content swinging off into the sunset’ after Brand New Day

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Actor Tom Holland is willing to hang up the mask and costume of Spider-Man and call it a day as the friendly neighbourhood superhero. Ahead of the release of his fourth solo film as the web-slinger, Tom said that he is content ‘swinging off into the sunset’ after this, opening the doors for a new Spider-Man on the big screen. Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026, with Tom Holland reprising his role as the web-slinging hero. (X/@notgwendalupe) Speaking with Empire Magazine ahead of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland reflected on what the future could look like for the franchise. “For whoever’s next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be a part of setting up the next chapter. Whatever that looks like, I don’t know,” the actor said. Comparing his journey to that of Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Holland added, “But, if I could do what Downey did for me, then …