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Messi has change of heart over retirement from international football
On Sunday, the 35-year-old guided his country to its third title and his one following a 4-2 shootout win over France. "I want to play a few more games as a world champion. I was lucky to clinch every title in my career; this was the only one missing. I want to take this one there (to Argentina) and enjoy it with everybody else," said Messi, who won the Golden boot, becoming the first man to do so twice.
Messi wins Golden Ball, Mbappe gets Golden Boot
The Argentinian forward won the Adidas Golden Ball, which is awarded to the best player by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG). Kylian Mbappe from France and Luka Modric from Croatia came second and third respectively. Golden Ball -- Lionel Messi (Argentina)
AUS v SA, 1st Test: Pacer Mitchell Starc joins the 300-wicket club
The pacer is the seventh Australian and the 37th bowler to take 300 or more wickets in Test cricket. He currently has 301 wickets in 142 innings of 74 Test matches at an average of 27.20 and a strike rate of 49.5. He has the best haul of 6-50 and the best match haul of 11-94.
FIFA World Cup: Messi dazzles as Argentina dethrone Mbappe-inspired France, with their third title
In the tie-breaker, Kylan Mbappe opened the scoring for France but the subsequent kicks found the French players failing to beat Martinez in the Argentinian goal, one being saved by the keeper and one off the mark. Although Kolo Mani scored for France it was not enough as their rivals were successful in all four kicks.
PAK v ENG: Brook century, four-fers for Norman, Abrar leaves third Test evenly poised
England, who lead the three-match series 2-0 after a 74-run win in Rawalpindi and a close-fought 26-run victory in Multan, took a crucial 50-run lead on the back of Brook's innings before they were bowled out for 354 and Pakistan cut the deficit to 29 at the close of play at the National Stadium here.
Bangladesh call-up uncapped Nasum Ahmed to the squad for second Test against India
Nasum has played in four ODIs and 26 T20Is but is yet to play a Test match. He was part of the Bangladesh squad that beat India 2-1 in the preceding three-match ODI series held earlier this month. His selection comes after Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been laid low by a shoulder problem, alongside pain in the ribs after being hit in the second ODI against India by a short ball from Umran Malik.
Abhishek Bachchan's team Jaipur Pink Panthers wins Pro Kabaddi League 9
Jaipur Pink Panthers won the league again 9 years after its debut. Sharing his pictures with his team, the management and his family, Abhishek wrote: "So proud of this team. They have quietly worked towards this cup. Despite criticism, they kept believing and working. Everybody wrote them off ... But they had confidence in themselves. That's the way to do it."
Don't know who is Argentina or France supporter in the team: Rahul on FIFA World Cup final
"Most of the guys who were supporting whichever team are all out already. There were few Brazil fans, there were few England fans. So, I don't really know who is an Argentina or France supporter, so we'll just enjoy the game today. We're watching the game together, and we'll have a good meal," KL Rahul said in the post-match press conference.
One really bad session with the bat destroyed our chances in the Test: Russell Domingo
In the match, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 150 in the first innings, conceding a huge first-innings lead of 254, before being bundled for 324 in the second innings in the pursuit of chasing 513. "One (goal) is to compete. We know India are a good side but once again one really bad session with the bat has destroyed our chances in this Test match. I know 400 is a good score but it's manageable in Chittagong."
Will get to know about Rohit's availability in next day or two, says KL Rahul
Rohit had injured his left thumb while fielding in the second ODI against Bangladesh at Dhaka and had to fly back home to Mumbai to see a specialist, causing him to miss the third ODI and first Test. In his absence, Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran was named as a replacement in the Indian squad for the first Test. "About Rohit, I think we will get to know in the next day or two. I am not even aware of it. The focus was completely on the Test match," said KL Rahul in the post-match press conference.
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