Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-setting journey on and off the field. After the Al Nassr striker completed a record 900 career goals during a UEFA Nations League match not long ago, Ronaldo has now reached one billion followers across social media platforms, highlighting his significant global influence.
Ronaldo shared his excitement on X, stating, “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number – it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond.”
Further expressing his gratitude, Ronaldo said, “From the streets of Madeira to the biggest stages in the world, I’ve always played for my family and for you, and now 1 billion of us stand together.
You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all the highs and the lows. This journey is our journey, and together, we’ve shown that there are no limits to what we can achieve.”
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs in the second Test match, sealing the two-match series 1-0.
It was Sri Lanka’s ninth innings-victory over Bangladesh, which also gave them crucial World Test Championship points.
On the fourth day of the match at SSC Grounds today (June 28), Bangladesh resumed their second innings at 115 for 06 but were bowled out for just 133 runs.
No Bangladesh batsman managed to cross 30 runs, with Mushfiqur Rahim top-scoring with 26.
Prabath Jayasuriya starred with the ball, claiming 05 for 56, while captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Tharindu Ratnayake picked up 02 wickets each.
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka continued his impressive form by scoring 150 runs off 245 balls in the first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh. His composed innings featured 18 boundaries, anchoring Sri Lanka’s strong batting display.
At stumps on Day 2, Sri Lanka stood at 297 for 2, leading Bangladesh by 50 runs with eight wickets still in hand.
Remarkably, this is Nissanka’s second consecutive 150+ score in the series, underlining his dominance with the bat and consistency at the top of the order.