Jon Jones has announced his retirement from the UFC, marking the end of a controversial yet dominant career highlighted by Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight titles. His farewell was quickly overshadowed by reports of a new legal issue, as he faces a criminal summons for allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident in February.
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India embark on a new Test era against England at Headingley, fielding a team without Virat Kohli, Rohit Rohit, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and R Ashwin for the first time since 2011. Shubman Gill captains the side as they begin their World Test Championship cycle.
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