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News18
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- News18
Inter Miami Rope In Rodrigo De Paul From Atletico Madrid
Last Updated: The Herons completed the switch for the 31-year-old on a loan before the deal becomes permanent in the year 2026 and the transfer is said to be in the region of the £15m mark. MLS side Inter Miami announced the signing of Argentine World Cup-winner Rodrigo De Paul on Saturday as the midfielder reunites with national side skipper Lionel Messi on American soil. The Herons completed the switch for the 31-year-old on a loan before the deal becomes permanent in the year 2026 and the transfer is said to be in the region of the £15m mark. Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years," Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said in a statement. 'As a leader he has brought so much to the teams he has played for – especially with his national team Argentina," the icon added. 'He brings experience, passion and quality to our team and to our city. I'm excited to welcome another World Cup-winning player not just to Inter Miami, but also to MLS," he stated. De Paul, regarde widely for his abilities to carry out the destroyer role in the middle of the park, joins the supporting cast Miami have built around their superstar, Messi, as he follows the footsteps of Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in joining the miracle man from Rosario on American shores after his switch last year. De Paul began his career with Racing Club before making the move to Spanish side Valencia in the year 2014. The midfielder joined Italian side Udinese in the year 2016 before moving back to La Liga with Atletico Madrid in 2021. He was also a crucial part of the Argentine side that clinched the FIFA World Cup 2022 title in Qatar as he served as a loyal general to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who heralded the South American nation to their third star. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Who after Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni? Ravi Shastri reveals India's next pin-up boy: 'He's young, fresh, has the looks'
Ravi Shastri NEW DELHI: Former India head coach and World Cup-winning all-rounder Ravi Shastri has tipped Shubman Gill to be the next poster boy of Indian cricket , following in the footsteps of icons like Sachin Tendulkar , MS Dhoni , and Virat Kohli . Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Shastri not only revealed the staggering endorsement earnings of Indian stars but also identified the next faces likely to dominate the public imagination. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Shubman Gill will be the next one. There'll be Yashasvi Jaiswal too. Somehow, they always like batsmen," Shastri said, referring to India's fan-favourite superstars. Poll Do you believe Shubman Gill will become the next cricket superstar in India? Yes, definitely! No, I have doubts. "The start he's had now, with his captaincy and the runs he's made, he'll be the pin-up boy for sure. He's young, fresh, has the looks. Now is the time to cash in." Gill, currently leading India in the Test series against England, has drawn attention for his batting as well as his composure under pressure, despite the on-field flare-up at Lord's. "He's calm," Shastri said. "You saw him finger-pointing, but with exposure and time, I think he'll settle down." Shubman Gill's captaincy debut wins praise: Gambhir, Kotak & Jaiswal react! Earlier in the same episode, Shastri also made headlines by revealing how much top Indian cricketers earn off the field. "They earn a lot through endorsements, for sure… upwards of Rs 100 crores (10 million pounds)," he revealed, stunning the panel. "Someone like Dhoni, Kohli, or Tendulkar in his pomp — they'd do 15-20 ads a year. It's per day. They'll give you one day to shoot, and then that ad can be played out as many times as needed." Shastri's comments underscore both the star power and market appeal of modern Indian cricketers — and, in his view, Shubman Gill is all set to carry that legacy forward into the next generation. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
4 hours ago
- NDTV
Sunil Gavaskar Backs India Legend, Who Retired In 1975, To Fetch Rs 27 Crore In IPL Auction
India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scripted history in the Indian Premier League last year after being bought for a massive sum of Rs 27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants in the auction held in November. He became the costliest player ever in the history of the tournament. While heaping praises on Farokh Engineer, Sunil Gavaskar claimed that the former India wicketkeeper-batter too would have got a similar amount had he been playing IPL. Gavaskar said it while doing commentatory during the India vs England 4th Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. "How much did Rishabh Pant go for (in IPL auction)? I think he'd go for something similar," said Gavaskar on Sony Sports as quoted by Sportskeeda. Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at the Old Trafford Stadium, on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England. Engineer, who represented Lancashire from 1968 to 1976, played 175 matches, amassing 5,942 runs, 429 catches, and 35 stumpings. His arrival marked a turning point for the club, helping them win the Gillette Cup four times between 1970 and 1975 after a 15-year title drought. Despite his deep ties to Indian cricket, including the memorable outings he had at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium, Engineer surprisingly does not have a stand named after him there. Lloyd, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, joined Lancashire in the early 1970s as an overseas player. Lloyd's two-decade-long association with the club was transformational as he played a crucial role in reshaping Lancashire's cricketing fortunes. The gesture immortalises the contributions made by both Engineer and Lloyd to the county, celebrating their legacies in English domestic cricket. Engineer, now 87, has made Manchester his home post-retirement and continues to reside there. Talking about Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter is one of the most important players in the Indian cricket Test team. He has also shone with his performance in IPL.
