Cristiano Ronaldo is spending Christmas with his family in Lapland (Finland), enjoying special moments like meeting Santa Claus and taking a chilly plunge. The football star shared snippets of his vacation on social media and expressed hopes for a successful 2025. Currently playing for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is on a winter break until January 9.
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India's captain Rohit Sharma was dropped for the series-deciding fifth Test against Australia, replaced by Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah mentioned Rohit 'opted to rest', which former India batter turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar found vague. Manjrekar criticized the lack of transparency, emphasizing the need for clear communication with fans.
Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday after a distinguished 14-year career. The off-spinner, with 537 Test wickets, shared an emotional moment with Virat Kohli, who later posted a heartfelt tribute. Ashwin expressed gratitude to teammates, especially Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara.
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Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
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