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Newcastle United host Liverpool in the Premier League opener on Sunday, August 23, with both clubs debuting new managers. Matthias Jaissle takes charge of a much-changed Newcastle, while Andoni Iraola begins his Liverpool tenure. The match airs on Sky Sports in the UK and USA Network in the US.
Twenty-one former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif demanding humane treatment and proper medical care for jailed ex-premier Imran Khan, following concerns his recent hospital stay fell short of a Supreme Court order. The appeal, initiated by Greg Chappell, comes after Khan was examined at a government hospital and returned to jail within hours.
Former Australia coach Justin Langer has joked that his wife would have divorced him, and he would have lost friends like Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden, had he taken the England Test head coach role. The ECB instead appointed Stephen Fleming, a decision Langer praised as timely.
Aston Villa suffered one of the worst opening halves in Premier League history, falling 4-0 behind at Brighton before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The collapse came amid a summer of heavy squad turnover, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out amid transfer speculation.
Nathan Lyon reached 600 international wickets during Australia's innings-and-51-runs victory over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, becoming the fifth Australian and second spinner after Shane Warne to achieve the feat. Lyon took 3/25 in the second innings as Australia levelled the series 1-1. His captain, Pat Cummins, later indicated that Lyon might not play every red-ball Test due to conditions and Scott Boland's presence.
Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, levelling the series 1-1 and consolidating their top spot in the World Test Championship standings. The result also opened the door for India, who can leapfrog Bangladesh into fourth place with a win in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka.
Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma, 38, has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket after a career spanning more than two decades. The four-time IPL champion will play his final professional game in the UP T20 League on August 25.
Mark McVeigh has been appointed senior coach of Essendon, beating James Hird, Jaymie Graham and Murray Davis for the role. The announcement came after the club's worst-ever season, with Hird expressing disappointment but congratulating his former teammate.
Sri Lanka Cricket interim committee chairman Eran Wickramaratne has called for a rejig of the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) to allow more Test matches with India, England and Australia. He said the current international calendar is causing Sri Lanka to play too few Tests, despite a busy year ahead, and highlighted the need for India's support and governance reforms within the board.
Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz has revealed she will never appear on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, no matter how much money ITV offers. The 64-year-old says she would be 'terrible' at the trials and prefers staying with family in London or Ireland. She also expressed interest in Celebrity Traitors, though she worries her fluency might make her seem deceptive.
Australia captain Pat Cummins plans to feature in some ODIs ahead of the Test series against South Africa, which he calls a priority. The team leveled the Bangladesh series 1-1 with an innings win in Mackay, and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for more Test opportunities against major nations.
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to expand global exports with its new pickup, the 'Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler,' targeting markets in South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company also reports strong growth in electric vehicle sales and outlines its strategy for the pickup's domestic and international launch.
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando have been fined and handed demerit points following an on-field altercation on day one of the second Test in Colombo. The incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal, overshadowing Devdutt Padikkal's century that guided India to 300/5. Jaiswal later responded to criticism, saying people should know the context before judging him.
Germany defeated Australia 4-2 to reach the semi-finals, ending the Kookaburras' title hopes. The same day features four second-round matches in Wavre, Belgium, including Malaysia vs South Africa and Spain vs Belgium.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a brief and disappointing Duleep Trophy debut, falling for 8 runs in six balls against North East Zone in Bengaluru. Despite his early dismissal, East Zone recovered to 355/6 at stumps, powered by centuries from Sudip Gharami and Shahbaz Ahmed.
As Greece sees record tourist numbers, sunhats have become a common sight across Athens, from kiosks to the Acropolis. Vendors report rising sales and a hatmaker notes changing attitudes, while Red Cross volunteers observe better-prepared visitors.
A cleaning expert's TikTok tip to wipe doors with lavender oil is gaining attention as a natural spider deterrent. Pest control experts and scent specialists explain why the strong aroma repels spiders without harsh chemicals.
Mitchell Starc's fourth career 10-wicket haul propelled Australia to an innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay, leveling the series 1-1. The match, which ended inside two days after just 750 balls, saw Bangladesh bowled out for 64 and 95. Shoriful Islam's 7-48 was a historic effort for Bangladesh, but Australia's bowlers dominated throughout.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has brushed aside criticism over the team's recent Test results, insisting his focus is on winning trophies and that rankings are irrelevant. He also called for more three-Test series and discussed his conversations with chief selector Ajit Agarkar about moving the team forward.
Australia's upcoming inflation figures and RBA minutes could shape the outlook for interest rates. Economists forecast a monthly CPI rise of 0.8%, with annual inflation easing to 3.2%, while RBA officials signal possible hikes if inflation exceeds forecasts.