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Lionel Messi played 34 matches over six World Cup tournaments, scoring 21 goals and 12 assists. Argentina won in 2022 and finished as runner-up in 2026. Manager Lionel Scaloni decided to hand the team’s fate to Messi. This tactic worked well because Messi used his genius to win many games.
Former IPS officer G Sampath Kumar moved the Madras high court to record M S Dhoni’s evidence in a court or government building instead of a hotel. This follows a Rs 100 crore defamation suit Dhoni filed against him. On Tuesday, the court directed the applications to be listed for hearing.
Japan Cricket CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji said teams can make their own arrangements for the Asian Games starting September 17. While concerns grew over hotel distances and facilities, Miyaji noted, “The teams are free to arrange their own accommodation if they chose to do so.” Organisers are working to ensure success.
East Zone reached the Duleep Trophy final after 14 years by beating Central Zone on Tuesday. Chasing 159 at the BCCI-CoE Ground 1, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 40 to set the pace. Captain Ishan Kishan stayed calm to finish the game with four wickets to spare, securing a historic win for them.
Michael Hussey turned down the England batting coach role to take a consultancy position with Cricket Australia. He held discussions last month with England head coach Stephen Fleming but chose a flexible role instead. This decision helps Australia as they prepare for the Ashes while England continues searching for staff.
Pape Matar Sarr joined Juventus from Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan, the club said on Tuesday. Juventus paid a £2.1 million fee for the midfielder. "Pape Matar Sarr is a new Juventus player," the club said. The Serie A side holds an option to sign him permanently next summer.
Misbah-ul-Haq resigned from the selection committee after the PCB sought an explanation for England tour selections. Misbah felt unhappy because the board made squad changes without his consultation. A source said, "He has informed the board officials that he is ready to step down," following the team's poor performance.
India A will play three four-day games against New Zealand A in Christchurch starting October 24. New Zealand Cricket confirmed these matches will help the visitors prepare for their upcoming Test series. The tour gives players a chance to get used to local conditions before the senior team matches begin.
Auqib Nabi joined Surrey on September 1, 2026, to play three County Championship matches. The Jammu and Kashmir bowler started this stint to prepare for India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand. He got this chance after a breakthrough season where he took 60 wickets during his team's Ranji Trophy win.
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 43 runs in Windhoek on Tuesday, September 1. Lhuan-dre Pretorius starred with a career-best 94, helping his team post 185/7. Zimbabwe struggled against the bowling attack and fell short. Many players got starts, but South Africa showed better control to secure this easy T20I win.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 92 and 40 for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone at Bengaluru. East Zone won by four wickets, chasing 159 with Ishan Kishan unbeaten on 39. Sooryavanshi has made 717 runs in 11 knockout innings, showing he is a star for the future.
Multan Sultans CEO Gohar Shah criticized Pakistan cricket following the PCB’s decision to drop seven players from the Test squad. Shah said, "This may land me in hot water but I owe an honest assessment to Pakistan cricket." He highlighted poor player professionalism, including bad diet and lack of intensity.