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Zimbabwe beat Namibia by five runs in a thrilling match in Windhoek. Zimbabwe recovered from 101/6 to post 195/6, thanks to a strong partnership between Ryan Burl and Brad Evans. Namibia fought back hard with a 109-run stand, but Zimbabwe held their nerve during the final over to win.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Monday. He originally planned to quit two days after the 2026 World Cup final but waited until August 31. He said, “I wrote these words on July 21st, two days after the final,” following his father’s recent death.
The Pakistan Cricket Board started a probe into Imam-ul-Haq after he missed batting against England at Lord’s due to a calf injury. Officials suspect he faked it, as he previously misled staff during a 2025 New Zealand tour. A source said, "He is going back home before the third Test."
Novak Djokovic will exit the ATP Top 10 after his first-round loss to Mariano Navone at the US Open on Sunday. The 39-year-old lost in five sets, ending his long stay among the world's best. This result means no member of the Big Three remains in the top 10 rankings.
Liverpool signed France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on a long-term contract. The 23-year-old joined for 120 million pounds. Barcola said, "It's a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool." He hopes to win the Premier League, adding, "I hope to achieve very big things" at Anfield.
Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in the US Open first round on Monday. The scoreline ended 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Djokovic struggled with his fitness throughout the match, often appearing in pain. He said, "Oftentimes I feel like I am imprisoning myself," regarding his constant drive for perfection.
Newcastle United are closing in on a deal to sign Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo for £55m. The 21-year-old Belgium international is set to travel to Newcastle on Monday evening to finalise his move. His arrival will allow Nick Woltemade to leave on loan, as Juventus are in talks with Newcastle.
Pakistan released three senior players, including Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, and Imam-ul-Haq, from their Test squad in England. The team management started this shake-up after losing five of their last six Tests. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal got call-ups for the third Test, which starts September 9 in Birmingham.
Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten 106 to give South Zone a 90-run lead against North Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal on Monday. Varma and Shreyas Gopal added 175 runs for the sixth wicket in Bengaluru. South Zone finished the day at 285 for nine after a tough early start.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma will start his television career with the show Family Full House on 19 September 2026. The show uses his viral garden dialogue to build excitement. Rohit said, "Do line kya bol di, itna viral ho gaya. Jab mera pura show aayega to kya hoga."
Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner and Anrich Nortje set new T20 career bests in the ETPL. Boult took 5/24 on August 27, Nortje got 5/11 on August 29, and Santner claimed 5/16 on August 30. These stars showed great form, helping the league gain attention during its first exciting season in Europe.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi ordered a probe into Imam-ul-Haq’s left calf injury sustained during the second Test at Lord’s. The opener faces disciplinary action amid claims he faked the injury. A source said, “One thing is for sure, he is going back home before the third Test.” Investigations are ongoing.