Sudden wealth can affect health, says Robin Uthappa

Ex-India batter Robin Uthappa has urged budding cricketers to be wary of the sudden influx of money that comes with fame, suggesting an external support system to handle the financial strain.

Citing his own example, when he received a massive Rs 3.2 crore IPL contract at the age of 21, Uthappa wrote on LinkedIn: “Nobody could see how unprepared I was. Sudden wealth changes your entire sense of self. Find a financial advisor whose interests align with yours, a therapist with no stake in your money, and a small circle of older people who’ve been through this.”

The sudden, huge income can be a bane rather than a boon, revealed Uthappa: “With a lot of money comes a lot of people. It also comes with a lot of issues. You don’t know what to do with it, and you need the right kind of guidance.” tr-sport.click

Zimbabwe’s left-hand opener Ben Curran produced a sensational piece of fielding during the third of a seven-match T20I tri-series against continental neighbors Namibia at the Windhoek Stadium. The catch looked absolutely bizarre but it was also an acrobatic effort, which is definitely a contender for the best catch of 2026.

The moment occurred in the 12th over of the second innings during Namibia’s unsuccessful chase of 196. Skipper Sikandar Raza bowled a well-executed fullish carrom ball towards the middle stump to Rubel Turmpelmann, who miscued it and sent it skywards towards the point region where Ben Curran was posted.

It’s always a difficult task for any fielder to make the correct adjustment when the ball goes so high and Ben Curran almost made a mess of it before pulling off a one-handed catch. At first, it appeared as if Curran would easily grab the catch with both hands but upon realizing that he took one or two steps extra, he quickly stretched his right hand underneath the ball.

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It almost looked as if the ball was destined to land on his right hand and the reaction of Curran’s teammates says it all. Blessing Muzarabani, who was standing right beside him, looked absolutely astonished and impressed with the catch which was an important one, given the course of the match.

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Ruben Trumpelmann is a dangerous batter and getting his wicket cheaply for just eight runs helped Zimbabwe tighten their grip further in the match.

What happened in the match?

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe held their nerve to beat Namibia by five runs in the seventh T20I tri-series match in Windhoek. The Chevrons, after batting first, made 195 for six after a strong start from Curran and Brian Bennett.

The pair put on 64 in the Powerplay, with Curran scoring 38 off 22 balls before he was dismissed by Max Heingo. Zimbabwe then slipped to 79 for five, but Ryan Burl and Brad Evans changed the game with a 94-run stand from just 48 balls.

Namibia’s chase looked to be falling apart at 76 for six but Zane Green and Alexander Volschenk produced a stunning fightback. The pair added 110 runs from 51 balls and took Namibia within touching distance of the target.

With 11 needed from the final five balls, Zimbabwe finally found a way through. Green was run out by Sikandar Raza before Volschenk was dismissed by Brad Evans with wicketkeeper Tadiwanashe Marumani producing a superb diving catch behind the stumps.

Volschenk’s dismissal was the key moment as Namibia lost their last three wickets in the final deliveries and were bowled out for 190. Evans finished with 3/41, while Curran’s 38 had helped Zimbabwe post a competitive total.

South Africa is the third nation involved in this series and they will be facing the Zimbabweans in the upcoming eighth match later today.

An era has come to an end. One of the most decorated athletes in the history of sports and one of the most sought after footballer in the globe, Lionel Messi has finally called time on his illustrious international career that lasted exactly two decades. The little boy from Rosario came as an outsider but perishes away as the man who came, who saw and left after conquering it all.

Yesterday, the 39-year-old, who is hurting from his beloved father Jorge Messi’s unfortunate death, took to Instagram and confirmed that he will not wear the Argentinian jersey ever again. That he gave everything he had for Argentina would be an understatement for what he had to go through in order to win major silverwares with La Albiceleste.

Before the world saw him become two-time Copa America champion and the World champion in 2022, Lionel Messi lost more finals than anyone could imagine. Yes, it could have been a fitting farewell had he walked away with the 2026 World Cup title as well, but the football gods wanted a different ending.

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Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain and somehow fans knew that it was the end.

“After the time that has passed since the final, thinking a lot, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the national team. It is a decision that hurts my soul but I know it is time. I can say for sure that I always gave everything, not only in the last few years when we won everything [but] before as well, and I always fought and gave everything for the shirt, to give you joy and make you proud of being Argentinian through football,” one part of Messi’s retirement note read.

As he walks away from the international scene quietly and steadily, it’s worth looking back at some of Lionel Messi’s top international records. While so

After making his international debut in 2005, Messi went on to become Argentina’s most-capped player and their all-time leading scorer, finishing with 207 appearances and 125 goals.

Messi is the only player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice, the only player to score in every stage of a single World Cup, and holds the record for most World Cup appearances (34). He also has the most Copa America appearances (39).

Other unique records include his 21-year Argentina career, 11 international hat-tricks, and becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick, at 38 years and 357 days.

Messi’s biggest achievement with Argentina came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he finally lifted the trophy after losing in the 2014 final.

His international trophy collection also includes the Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024 and the Finalissima in 2022. He also won the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in 2005 and Olympic gold with Argentina at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Lionel Messi might be walking away from the international scene but he will still have a lot to play for at the club level. He will soon be in action for Inter Miami against Atlanta United on Sunday, September 6.

Indian men’s football team head coach Khalid Jamil has announced his 26-man squad for the Blue Tigers’ upcoming high-profile friendly matches against three FIFA World Cup playing nations, which also took part in the 2026 edition held across the North Americas earlier this year. All three of India’s opponents are South Americans with only one of those nations not winning the world title.

The friendlies will kick-off with India’s meeting with Panama on Saturday, September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Benglauru. The Blue Tigers will then fly to Kolkata for a blockbuster fixture against former five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as the Salt Lake Stadium.

The iconic venue, which also infamously welcomed Argentina legend Lionel Messi, will also host the inaugural FIFA World Cup winners Uruguay on Tuesday, October 6. This will be the first time that team India will face these three opponents over 90 minutes but it has also come at a cost.

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The All India Football Federation had the chance of sending the Indian team to the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, where the Blue Tigers were invited by the apex governing body themselves. However, the AIFF declined the opportunity to participate in the exclusive tournament in order to host the World Cup playing nations, which is certain to attract massive eyeballs.

The AIFF knows that it can generate heavy revenue through ticket sales and broadcast. While some people are absolutely against this move, others have appreciated the Indian board’s efforts to bring high-profile foreign teams on Indian soil.

The Blue Tigers could have faced similar competition in the ASEAN Cup, which would have also given them a reality check as to where they stand in South East Asia, but now they have a few monumental tasks in hand. Khalid Jamil and co will begin their preparations from September 14 onwards in Bengaluru.

India’s squad for friendlies against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay

Goalkeepers: Albino Gomes, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Som Kumar.

Defenders: Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bijoy Varghese, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer and Ricky Meetei Haobam.

Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Farukh Choudhary, Lalengmawia Ralte, Macarton Nickson, Mohammed Sanan, Ricky Shabong and Sahal Abdul Samad.

Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams and Vikram Partap Singh.

Other than these 26 players, the AIFF has also confirmed that four players – goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari, defenders Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Roshan Singh Naorem and midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam – will be on standby and they will be called-up if required.