Rahul Dravid, one of the most accomplished and greatest cricketers of his generation, on Friday called time on his illustrious Test career spanning close to 16 years during which he became the second highest run getter and gave the country some memorable overseas victories.

Rahul Dravid, who on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, has achieved truly staggering numbers over a glittering 16-year career, with the most remarkable being his 13288 Test runs, the second most aggregate in the game's history.

Shahid Afridi has withdrawn his international retirement and says he is available for selection for Pakistan in the limited-over formats.

Former captain and the face of Indian football for major part of the last two decades, star striker Bhaichung Bhutia announced his international retirement on Wednesday, drawing curtains on an illustrious 16-year career.

Shahid Afridi, Pakistan's recently axed one-day captain, has announced his "conditional" retirement from the international game, as a mark of protest against the way he has been "humiliated" by the PCB. However, Afridi said he was ready to reverse his decision if and when a new board came into power.

Ricky Ponting's team-mates have leapt to his defence amid reports he could be stripped of the captaincy ahead of next month's one-day series in Bangladesh.

Ricky Ponting has quashed reports that he will retire after the World Cup, confirming that he has no plans to end his playing career or give up the captaincy.

Ex-Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said he aims to help Arsenal win the Premier League title as he looks set to come out of retirement to help ease the north London club's injury crisis.

Patty Schnyder spoke of retirement after losing in the first round of the Australian Open last month but responded by upsetting the seedings in the Dubai Open on Tuesday.