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Messi hasn’t played for the club since June 1, missing time first while playing for Argentina in the Copa America tournament and then because of the ankle issue.

Archie Vaughan, an 18-year-old off-spinner appearing in just his second Championship match, enjoyed a superb match return of 11-140 after he took 6-102 and 5-38 over two innings

The innings also underlined the fitness of the 26-year-old, who was originally in India D squad, as he missed the first round of the Duleep Trophy with a groin injury.

Bob Bryan's side belied their underdog status in terms of rankings to down the more fancied South Americans 3-0 in their group stage opener in Zhuhai.

The 54-year-old has been linked as a potential successor to under-fire Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag but he shot down the possibility of a quick return to the dugout.

Besides the big ones, Lyon has also warned that the visitors have an 'amazing line-up', making things massively challenging for the hosts.

Both sides traditionally wear their home kits when they play each other, with British media reporting that Arsenal last wore their away kits in the fixture 38 years ago.

A record-breaking 1.25 million spectators attended the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 of which nearly 75% were attending an ICC Men’s CWC 50-over match for the first time ever.

Marsh hasn't bowled after suffering a hamstring tear during his time with Delhi Capitals in 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Several officials in the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) have confirmed to IANS on Wednesday that they will be hosting the Irani Cup game.

Hockey legend PR Sreejesh recently announced his retirement and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to the former Indian custodian thanking him for giving the nation countless memories.

Mauricio Pochettino is the biggest name coach to take charge of the USA and the first foreigner since German Juergen Klinsmann, who was sacked in 2016.

Tayyab Ikram is the sole candidate for the International Hockey Federation president's post representing Hong Kong.

New Zealand are placed in Group A with Australia, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Yash Dayal was famously hit for five sixes in a row by Rinku Singh in the last over of the IPL 2023 match played between KKR and Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium.

It rained almost an hour after the first day of the Test match was called off. Hence, another dull day is expected when the teams return to the venue on Tuesday morning.