American chess grandmaster Hans&nbsp;Niemann was subjected to strict checking at the US Chess Championships in St Louis amid allegations that he cheated using a sex toy during his match against world champions Magnus Carlsen. Niemann had to undergo more extensive checking at the tournament compared to the other players.

A video from the live stream of the tournament, showed Niemann being checked from both the front and the back by the security officer ahead of his game. The 19-year-old can be seen asking to turn around after he was checked from the front as the security wand was waved over his back.

While the security officer spent more time inspecting Niemann when compared to the other players, it was also noticed that the two players who were scanned before the American grandmaster, were only inspected from their fronts. The video soon went viral on social media and became a talking point among chess enthusiasts.

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Niemann was subjected to a thorough check at the competition as he has been accused of being a serial cheater by world champion Carlsen. The Norweigan, who is regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, had recently pulled out of a game against Niemann after making just one move before accusing him of cheating.

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Carlsen had first accused Niemann of cheating during a game between the two at the Sinquefield Cup in September. Niemann's victory over Carlsen had shocked many as rumours went viral that the American had used a sex toy to cheat during the game.

As per the rumours, Niemann used wireless anal beads or a prostate massager to receive signals from his coach during his match against Carlsen. However, the 19-year-old denied the allegations. Carlsen then pulled out of his game against Niemann last month after making just one move before publically accusing of cheating on more occasions than he admits.

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After Carlsen's allegations, Chess.com conducted an investigation into Niemann's matches on the platform and found out that the American has cheated in more than 100 games so far in his career, including those involving prize money. However, Niemann has denied the accusations and had only admitted to cheating tiwce in online tournaments when he was 12 and 16.

American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann was subjected to strict checking at the US Chess Championships in St Louis amid allegations that he cheated using a sex toy during his match against world champions Magnus Carlsen.

American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann was subjected to strict checking at the US Chess Championships in St Louis amid allegations that he cheated using a sex toy during his match against world champions Magnus Carlsen. Niemann had to undergo more extensive checking at the tournament compared to the other players. A video from the live stream of the tournament, showed Niemann being checked from both the front and the back by the security officer ahead of his game. The 19-year-old can be seen asking to turn around after he was checked from the front as the security wand was waved over his back. While the security officer spent more time inspecting Niemann when compared to the other players, it was also noticed that the two players who were scanned before the American grandmaster, were only inspected from their fronts. The video soon went viral on social media and became a talking point among chess enthusiasts. × Niemann was subjected to a thorough check at the competition as he has been accused of being a serial cheater by world champion Carlsen. The Norweigan, who is regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, had recently pulled out of a game against Niemann after making just one move before accusing him of cheating. Also Read: Grandmaster Hans Niemann breaks silence, defends reputation after cheating charge by Magnus Carlsen Carlsen had first accused Niemann of cheating during a game between the two at the Sinquefield Cup in September. Niemann's victory over Carlsen had shocked many as rumours went viral that the American had used a sex toy to cheat during the game. As per the rumours, Niemann used wireless anal beads or a prostate massager to receive signals from his coach during his match against Carlsen. However, the 19-year-old denied the allegations. Carlsen then pulled out of his game against Niemann last month after making just one move before publically accusing of cheating on more occasions than he admits. Also Read: Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 games, investigation finds After Carlsen's allegations, Chess.com conducted an investigation into Niemann's matches on the platform and found out that the American has cheated in more than 100 games so far in his career, including those involving prize money. However, Niemann has denied the accusations and had only admitted to cheating tiwce in online tournaments when he was 12 and 16.

American grandmaster Hans Niemann thoroughly scanned before match amid sex toy cheating allegations

Novak Djokovic dominated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Astana ATP semi-finals on Friday where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

"I didn't play as well from the baseline as I did in the first two matches, but still it was enough," said Djokovic.&nbsp;

"I managed to produce some good tennis when it was the most needed in both sets."

Facing the US Open semi-finalist, the Serb dropped serve for the first time this week but still has not lost a set since returning to the ATP Tour after a three-month break following his Wimbledon title.

He made his comeback at the Laver Cup team event in London before winning the Tel Aviv tournament last weekend for his 89th career crown.

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In the semi-finals, Djokovic will face world number four Medvedev, the man who ended his bid for a calendar Grand Slam in 2021 by winning the US Open.

"I always expect highs from myself," said 21-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic.&nbsp;

"Hopefully I can elevate still the level of my game for tomorrow because it's going to be needed."

Medvedev made the last four by seeing off Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain 6-1, 6-1 to record his 40th win of 2022.&nbsp;Second seed Medvedev trails Djokovic 6-4 in career meetings.

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"I am really happy to play against Novak," Medvedev said.&nbsp;

"I thought about it before the match and we have only played one tournament together this year, which was Roland Garros. This is the second one and we meet again and I am really happy."

In Saturday's other semi-finals, Andrey Rublev, the fifth seed from Russia, will tackle Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Friday, Rublev defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-1, 6-2 while Tsitsipas saw off Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (10/8), 6-3.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Novak Djokovic dominated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Astana ATP semi-finals on Friday where he will face Daniil Medvedev. "I didn't play as well from the baseline as I did in the first two matches, but still it was enough," said Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic dominated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Astana ATP semi-finals on Friday where he will face Daniil Medvedev. "I didn't play as well from the baseline as I did in the first two matches, but still it was enough," said Djokovic. "I managed to produce some good tennis when it was the most needed in both sets." Facing the US Open semi-finalist, the Serb dropped serve for the first time this week but still has not lost a set since returning to the ATP Tour after a three-month break following his Wimbledon title. He made his comeback at the Laver Cup team event in London before winning the Tel Aviv tournament last weekend for his 89th career crown. Also Read: Britain's teen star Emma Raducanu out of Transylvania Open due to wrist injury In the semi-finals, Djokovic will face world number four Medvedev, the man who ended his bid for a calendar Grand Slam in 2021 by winning the US Open. "I always expect highs from myself," said 21-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic. "Hopefully I can elevate still the level of my game for tomorrow because it's going to be needed." Medvedev made the last four by seeing off Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain 6-1, 6-1 to record his 40th win of 2022. Second seed Medvedev trails Djokovic 6-4 in career meetings. Also Read: Wayne Rooney urges out-of-favour Cristiano Ronaldo to stay patient at Manchester United "I am really happy to play against Novak," Medvedev said. "I thought about it before the match and we have only played one tournament together this year, which was Roland Garros. This is the second one and we meet again and I am really happy." In Saturday's other semi-finals, Andrey Rublev, the fifth seed from Russia, will tackle Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Friday, Rublev defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-1, 6-2 while Tsitsipas saw off Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (10/8), 6-3.

Novak Djokovic sets up Daniil Medvedev clash in Astana Open semi-finals

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team.

Ronaldo, in his second spell at United, has started only one league game this season and was linked with a move away during the summer transfer window, though manager Erik ten Hag said he still featured in his plans for the season.

Rooney, who played with Ronaldo at United between 2004-2009, said the 37-year-old will be finding his lack of game time hard to swallow.

"The manager's obviously gone a different way in terms of how they're playing and been successful," Rooney, who now manages Major League Soccer side DC United, told reporters on Friday.

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"Cristiano ... him and (Lionel) Messi are two of the greatest players to ever play the game, but ultimately time catches up with us all. He's obviously not the player he was when he was 22 or 23, for instance. It's a tough one for him.

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"Knowing him, it'll be very difficult for him to sit on the bench ... I'm sure if he stays patient, his chance will come and, again, it's then obviously him taking those chances and trying to force his way back in."

United, who are sixth in the standings with 12 points from seven games, face Everton in a league clash on Sunday.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team.

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team. Ronaldo, in his second spell at United, has started only one league game this season and was linked with a move away during the summer transfer window, though manager Erik ten Hag said he still featured in his plans for the season. Rooney, who played with Ronaldo at United between 2004-2009, said the 37-year-old will be finding his lack of game time hard to swallow. "The manager's obviously gone a different way in terms of how they're playing and been successful," Rooney, who now manages Major League Soccer side DC United, told reporters on Friday. Also Read: PSG's striker Kylian Mbappe surpasses Messi and Ronaldo to top Forbes rich list "Cristiano ... him and (Lionel) Messi are two of the greatest players to ever play the game, but ultimately time catches up with us all. He's obviously not the player he was when he was 22 or 23, for instance. It's a tough one for him. Also Read: Marcus Rashford rescues Man Utd, Arsenal ease past Bodo/Glimt in Europa League "Knowing him, it'll be very difficult for him to sit on the bench ... I'm sure if he stays patient, his chance will come and, again, it's then obviously him taking those chances and trying to force his way back in." United, who are sixth in the standings with 12 points from seven games, face Everton in a league clash on Sunday.

Wayne Rooney urges out-of-favour Cristiano Ronaldo to stay patient at Manchester United

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja claims the Indian cricket team has started taking Pakistan more seriously and have been givingthem more respect after the recent results in the meetings between the two teams. Pakistan had defeated India by 10 wickets in the high-profile clash between the arch-rivals at the T20 World Cup last year.

Pakistan, who had never won a World Cup against India in the history, managed to beat the Men in Blue by ten wickets to bring an end to a long wait. Babar Azam &amp; Co. played some fantastic cricket throughout the tournament but failed to make it to the final of the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

India and Pakistan met twice in the Asia Cup earlier this year where both the teams managed to win a game each. While it was a disappointing early exit from the tournament for India, Pakistan ended up making the final where they went down fighting against Sri Lanka.

Lauding the Babar Azam-led side for defeating a 'billion-dollar team' like India with lesser resources than their arch-rivals, PCB chief Raja said Pakistan deserve credit for the way they have played their cricket recently.

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“Skill aur talent se zyada mental match hota hain yeh. So agar aap temperamentally strong he and mentally focussed he aur haar manne ko taiyar nahi hain toh chhoti team bhi badi team ko hara sakti hain. (India vs Pakistan is more of mental than skill and talent. If you are mentally focused and is not ready to give up, a small team can defeat a big team as well)," Raja said speaking on Dawn News.

“Pakistan humesha se underdogs rahein hain jab bhi India se muqabla huye hain, but of late, unhone hume respect dena shuru kardiya hain kyunki unke khayal me yeh hain ki Pakistan hume kabhi hara hi nehi sakte. (Pakistan has always been underdogs when they face India, but of late, they have started to respect us because they used to think they can never lose to Pakistan)."

“So yehi main kehta hu ki Pakistan ko credit dijiye kyunki ek billion-dollar team cricket industry ko hum harate he. (We must give credit to this Pakistan team as they have defeated a one-billion-dollar cricket team).”

“Main toh khud World Cups khela hu, humlog toh India ko nehi hara paate the. Iss team ko credit dena chaiye kyunki limited resources, compared to India, se prepare karte he and tagda muqabla karte hain (I have played in World Cups, but we were never able to defeat India. We should give credit to this team because despite of having limited resources in comparison to India, they give them a good competition),” he added.

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India and Pakistan will resume their epic rivalry when the two teams lock horns in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia later this month. India will open their campaign against Pakistan in a blockbuster clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja claims the Indian cricket team has started taking Pakistan more seriously and have been givingthem more respect after the recent results in the meetings between the two teams.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja claims the Indian cricket team has started taking Pakistan more seriously and have been givingthem more respect after the recent results in the meetings between the two teams. Pakistan had defeated India by 10 wickets in the high-profile clash between the arch-rivals at the T20 World Cup last year. Pakistan, who had never won a World Cup against India in the history, managed to beat the Men in Blue by ten wickets to bring an end to a long wait. Babar Azam & Co. played some fantastic cricket throughout the tournament but failed to make it to the final of the T20 World Cup in the UAE. India and Pakistan met twice in the Asia Cup earlier this year where both the teams managed to win a game each. While it was a disappointing early exit from the tournament for India, Pakistan ended up making the final where they went down fighting against Sri Lanka. Lauding the Babar Azam-led side for defeating a 'billion-dollar team' like India with lesser resources than their arch-rivals, PCB chief Raja said Pakistan deserve credit for the way they have played their cricket recently. Also Read: Roger Binny frontrunner to replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president: Report “Skill aur talent se zyada mental match hota hain yeh. So agar aap temperamentally strong he and mentally focussed he aur haar manne ko taiyar nahi hain toh chhoti team bhi badi team ko hara sakti hain. (India vs Pakistan is more of mental than skill and talent. If you are mentally focused and is not ready to give up, a small team can defeat a big team as well)," Raja said speaking on Dawn News. “Pakistan humesha se underdogs rahein hain jab bhi India se muqabla huye hain, but of late, unhone hume respect dena shuru kardiya hain kyunki unke khayal me yeh hain ki Pakistan hume kabhi hara hi nehi sakte. (Pakistan has always been underdogs when they face India, but of late, they have started to respect us because they used to think they can never lose to Pakistan)." “So yehi main kehta hu ki Pakistan ko credit dijiye kyunki ek billion-dollar team cricket industry ko hum harate he. (We must give credit to this Pakistan team as they have defeated a one-billion-dollar cricket team).” “Main toh khud World Cups khela hu, humlog toh India ko nehi hara paate the. Iss team ko credit dena chaiye kyunki limited resources, compared to India, se prepare karte he and tagda muqabla karte hain (I have played in World Cups, but we were never able to defeat India. We should give credit to this team because despite of having limited resources in comparison to India, they give them a good competition),” he added. Also Read: Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan end India's winning run, beat arch-rivals by 13 runs in low-scoring contest India and Pakistan will resume their epic rivalry when the two teams lock horns in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia later this month. India will open their campaign against Pakistan in a blockbuster clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

'Billion-dollar team' India have started respecting Pakistan after recent results, says PCB chief Ramiz Raja

Inter Milan bounced back after two consecutive losses in Serie A with a crucial Champions League 1-0 win against Barcelona on Tuesday thanks to a Hakan Calhanoglu goal.

The Turkish midfielder slotted home a clinical strike from just outside the area, with the ball going into the corner to the goalkeeper’s right in added time before the break.

The home win lifted Inter to second place in Group C on six points, three behind leaders Bayern Munich and three in front of Barcelona.

Inter and Barca will face each other again next week at the Camp Nou when a third loss in four games would leave Barca in danger of being knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage for the second consecutive season.

Inter came into the match having lost four of their previous six games in all competitions and are ninth in Serie A, four points from the European qualification spots and eight behind leaders Napoli and Atalanta.

Barcelona, by contrast, arrived as the new LaLiga leaders and with striker Robert Lewandowski on a roll, having scored in six consecutive LaLiga match weeks.

But the Polish star forward made no impression at the San Siro, ending with no shots on target, having been neutralized by Inter’s five-man defence.

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In the 24th minute, Barcelona got a break when a potential penalty for a handball by Eric Garcia inside the box was ruled out by the VAR check which spotted a close offside in the build-up.

Inter Milan had a Joaquin Correa goal ruled out in the very next play for another offside.

However, they manage to break the deadlock at the end of the first half with Calhanoglu's precise, low shot.

Ousmane Dembele was the lone bright spot for Barcelona up front, creating the few opportunities that Barcelona had despite dominating the ball possession.

The French winger had two cross-shots that went just wide in the first half and thundered a close-range shot off the right post midway through the second half.

Dembele kept insisting until he placed a perfect cross in Pedri's path but Barca’s potential equaliser was ruled out after the VAR check spotted a handball by Ansu Fati right before Pedri’s strike.

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Barca pressed with long balls and crosses in the final minutes. Their players clamoured for a penalty in added time, complaining about a possible handball inside the box by substitute Denzel Dumfries. But after a VAR check the referee ruled there had been no infringement by the Dutch defender.

"I'm really angry, I just can't understand how that is not a penalty; it's clear. It's an injustice," a frustrated Xavi Hernandez told Movistar Plus.

"That's why I said yesterday (at the news conference) that the referees should come out and explain their decisions, because we don't understand anything."

Inter Milan bounced back after two consecutive losses in Serie A with a crucial Champions League 1-0 win against Barcelona on Tuesday thanks to a Hakan Calhanoglu goal.

Inter Milan bounced back after two consecutive losses in Serie A with a crucial Champions League 1-0 win against Barcelona on Tuesday thanks to a Hakan Calhanoglu goal. The Turkish midfielder slotted home a clinical strike from just outside the area, with the ball going into the corner to the goalkeeper’s right in added time before the break. The home win lifted Inter to second place in Group C on six points, three behind leaders Bayern Munich and three in front of Barcelona. Inter and Barca will face each other again next week at the Camp Nou when a third loss in four games would leave Barca in danger of being knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage for the second consecutive season. Inter came into the match having lost four of their previous six games in all competitions and are ninth in Serie A, four points from the European qualification spots and eight behind leaders Napoli and Atalanta. Barcelona, by contrast, arrived as the new LaLiga leaders and with striker Robert Lewandowski on a roll, having scored in six consecutive LaLiga match weeks. But the Polish star forward made no impression at the San Siro, ending with no shots on target, having been neutralized by Inter’s five-man defence. Also Read: Champions League: Liverpool edge Rangers as Bayern Munich, Napoli earn dominant victories In the 24th minute, Barcelona got a break when a potential penalty for a handball by Eric Garcia inside the box was ruled out by the VAR check which spotted a close offside in the build-up. Inter Milan had a Joaquin Correa goal ruled out in the very next play for another offside. However, they manage to break the deadlock at the end of the first half with Calhanoglu's precise, low shot. Ousmane Dembele was the lone bright spot for Barcelona up front, creating the few opportunities that Barcelona had despite dominating the ball possession. The French winger had two cross-shots that went just wide in the first half and thundered a close-range shot off the right post midway through the second half. Dembele kept insisting until he placed a perfect cross in Pedri's path but Barca’s potential equaliser was ruled out after the VAR check spotted a handball by Ansu Fati right before Pedri’s strike. Also Read: Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association Barca pressed with long balls and crosses in the final minutes. Their players clamoured for a penalty in added time, complaining about a possible handball inside the box by substitute Denzel Dumfries. But after a VAR check the referee ruled there had been no infringement by the Dutch defender. "I'm really angry, I just can't understand how that is not a penalty; it's clear. It's an injustice," a frustrated Xavi Hernandez told Movistar Plus. "That's why I said yesterday (at the news conference) that the referees should come out and explain their decisions, because we don't understand anything."

Hakan Calhanoglu scores as Inter Milan earn crucial 1-0 win against FC Barcelona in Champions League

The chess world was rocked when world no.1 Magnus Carlsen accused American grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating and refused to play against him last month. Now an investigation conducted by Chess.com has found Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 online games.

However, the investigation found no evidence Niemann had cheated against Carlsen or in any 'over the board' games.&nbsp;It found Niemann received 'likely illegal assistance' in more games than he has previously disclosed, some with prize money at stake.

The investigation contradicts the American grandmaster's denial of cheating accusations. Though he had admitted to cheating in informal games when he was 12 and 16, he had denied the allegations of using unfair means in any competitive games.&nbsp;

Niemann, who has had a meteoric rise in chess over the last few years, first came under the scanner after he defeated world champion Carlsen while playing with the black pieces at the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis. Many alleged the American had cheated in the game with Carlsen abruptly withdrawing from the tournament, in what was seen as a mark of protest.

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Two weeks later, Carlsen matched against Niemann once again in an online tournament and decided to resign after making just one move. He later went on to accuse the 19-year-old of cheating on more occasions than he admits. The world champions said he was not willing to 'play against people that have cheated repeatedly in the past'.

In a 72-page&nbsp;report that has been made public, Chess.com, the most popular chess website in the world,&nbsp;has supported Carlsen's accusations against the American grandmaster. The investigation was conducted using cheating-detection tools and comparing players' moves to those suggested by powerful supercomputers.

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During the investigation, some of Niemann's moves were found to be stronger than the best players.&nbsp;While the report stated that some of the results were 'statistically extraordinary', it added that there was no 'direct evidence' that Niemann cheated in any over-the-board games in the past, including against Carlsen.

However, the investigation found that the American cheated in online matches till as recently as 2020, including against some 'well known' figures.

"Overall, we have found that Hans has likely cheated in more than 100 online chess games, including several prize money events. He was already 17 when he likely cheated in some of these matches and games. He was also streaming in 25 of these games," the report stated.

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Chess.com also said there were 'anomalies' in Niemann's growth as far as rankings were concerned. The American grandmaster has risen from being in the top 800 in the world to being in the top 50 in just a couple of years.

Meanwhile, FIDE - the world chess governing body has said it will set up a three-person panel to conduct an investigation into the cheating allegations made by Carlsen against Niemann.&nbsp;

“The focus of the investigation would be twofold: checking the world champion’s claims of alleged cheating by Niemann and Niemann’s self-statement regarding online cheating. The panel will ensure a fair ruling, protecting the rights of both parties during the investigation," FIDE said in a statement.

The chess world was rocked when world no.1 Magnus Carlsen accused American grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating and refused to play against him last month. Now an investigation conducted by Chess.

The chess world was rocked when world no.1 Magnus Carlsen accused American grandmaster Hans Niemann of cheating and refused to play against him last month. Now an investigation conducted by Chess.com has found Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 online games. However, the investigation found no evidence Niemann had cheated against Carlsen or in any 'over the board' games. It found Niemann received 'likely illegal assistance' in more games than he has previously disclosed, some with prize money at stake. The investigation contradicts the American grandmaster's denial of cheating accusations. Though he had admitted to cheating in informal games when he was 12 and 16, he had denied the allegations of using unfair means in any competitive games. Niemann, who has had a meteoric rise in chess over the last few years, first came under the scanner after he defeated world champion Carlsen while playing with the black pieces at the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis. Many alleged the American had cheated in the game with Carlsen abruptly withdrawing from the tournament, in what was seen as a mark of protest. Also Read: Magnus Carlsen resigns from rematch with Hans Niemann after just two moves Two weeks later, Carlsen matched against Niemann once again in an online tournament and decided to resign after making just one move. He later went on to accuse the 19-year-old of cheating on more occasions than he admits. The world champions said he was not willing to 'play against people that have cheated repeatedly in the past'. In a 72-page report that has been made public, Chess.com, the most popular chess website in the world, has supported Carlsen's accusations against the American grandmaster. The investigation was conducted using cheating-detection tools and comparing players' moves to those suggested by powerful supercomputers. Today we released our official report on Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, and cheating in chess. Read it here: https://t.co/HeDTReeAPe — Chess.com (@chesscom) October 4, 2022 × During the investigation, some of Niemann's moves were found to be stronger than the best players. While the report stated that some of the results were 'statistically extraordinary', it added that there was no 'direct evidence' that Niemann cheated in any over-the-board games in the past, including against Carlsen. However, the investigation found that the American cheated in online matches till as recently as 2020, including against some 'well known' figures. "Overall, we have found that Hans has likely cheated in more than 100 online chess games, including several prize money events. He was already 17 when he likely cheated in some of these matches and games. He was also streaming in 25 of these games," the report stated. Also Read: Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association Chess.com also said there were 'anomalies' in Niemann's growth as far as rankings were concerned. The American grandmaster has risen from being in the top 800 in the world to being in the top 50 in just a couple of years. Meanwhile, FIDE - the world chess governing body has said it will set up a three-person panel to conduct an investigation into the cheating allegations made by Carlsen against Niemann. “The focus of the investigation would be twofold: checking the world champion’s claims of alleged cheating by Niemann and Niemann’s self-statement regarding online cheating. The panel will ensure a fair ruling, protecting the rights of both parties during the investigation," FIDE said in a statement.

Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 games, investigation finds

Locked exit gates and the delay in opening them for panicked supporters contributed to the deadly stampede inside Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, the Indonesian football association said on Monday. At least 131 people lost their lives while more than 300 supporters sustained injuries&nbsp;in one of the worst football tragedies of recent times.

Erwin Tobing, the chief of the Indonesian football association's discipline commission admitted all exit gates should have been open but some of them were closed. "The doors should have been open, but were closed,"&nbsp;said Tobing.

The Kanjuruhan Stadium was packed with the supporters of Arema FC for their game against bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya. Surabaya fans had already been banned from attending the game owing to the possibility of violence. However, the game took a deadly turn after the full-time whistle as hundreds of angry Arema supporters stormed onto the pitch.

It resulted in chaos as some fans reportedly also clashed with the police officers present inside the stadium. The police fired tear gas shots to control the crowd, triggering a massive stampede as fans tried to flee the stadiums through narrow exit gates, some of which had still not been opened.

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The Indonesian football association said all exit gates at the stadium should have been opened at least ten minutes before the end of the match, however, due to the lack of workers, only a few people were employed to open the gates and some had not even reached the doors at the time the stampede took place.

"Because of a lack of workers, only a few people were ordered to open the gates, and they had not yet reached some doors when spectators began rushing to escape tear gas fired by police in an attempt to control fans who had entered the field," Ahmad Riyadh, the spokesperson of Indonesian football association said.

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The Indonesian football association has suspended Arema FC's chief executive and security coordinator for life over the tragic incident. However, the Indonesian police have maintained the exit gates at the stadium were too narrow and capable of accommodating not more than two people at a time, while hundreds were trying to get out.

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Locked exit gates and the delay in opening them for panicked supporters contributed to the deadly stampede inside Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, the Indonesian football association said on Monday.

Locked exit gates and the delay in opening them for panicked supporters contributed to the deadly stampede inside Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, the Indonesian football association said on Monday. At least 131 people lost their lives while more than 300 supporters sustained injuries in one of the worst football tragedies of recent times. Erwin Tobing, the chief of the Indonesian football association's discipline commission admitted all exit gates should have been open but some of them were closed. "The doors should have been open, but were closed," said Tobing. The Kanjuruhan Stadium was packed with the supporters of Arema FC for their game against bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya. Surabaya fans had already been banned from attending the game owing to the possibility of violence. However, the game took a deadly turn after the full-time whistle as hundreds of angry Arema supporters stormed onto the pitch. It resulted in chaos as some fans reportedly also clashed with the police officers present inside the stadium. The police fired tear gas shots to control the crowd, triggering a massive stampede as fans tried to flee the stadiums through narrow exit gates, some of which had still not been opened. Also Read: Indonesia football association bans two Arema FC officials for life after stadium stampede The Indonesian football association said all exit gates at the stadium should have been opened at least ten minutes before the end of the match, however, due to the lack of workers, only a few people were employed to open the gates and some had not even reached the doors at the time the stampede took place. "Because of a lack of workers, only a few people were ordered to open the gates, and they had not yet reached some doors when spectators began rushing to escape tear gas fired by police in an attempt to control fans who had entered the field," Ahmad Riyadh, the spokesperson of Indonesian football association said. Also Read: Indonesia stadium stampede death toll rises to 131 as six more succumb to injuries The Indonesian football association has suspended Arema FC's chief executive and security coordinator for life over the tragic incident. However, the Indonesian police have maintained the exit gates at the stadium were too narrow and capable of accommodating not more than two people at a time, while hundreds were trying to get out.

Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association

Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam.&nbsp;

On a night when a minute's silence was held before every match in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, Bayern Munich and Club Brugge also made it three wins from three while Inter edged Barcelona in a tight contest in Milan.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool went into their Group A game against the Scottish champions on the back of just three wins in their first nine Premier League and Champions League games of the season.

But they settled quickly when Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a sublime free-kick to put the home side ahead after just seven minutes. Rangers' 40-year-old goalkeeper Allan McGregor produced some fine saves, including four to deny Darwin Nunez his first goal for Liverpool, to keep his side in the hunt at half-time.

Seven minutes into the second half, however, Leon King's challenge caught the legs of Luis Díaz to give away a penalty. Mohamed Salah stepped up and struck the ball down the middle as McGregor was unable to repeat the penalty-saving heroics he produced against Napoli.

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"It was exactly what we needed. It was a super, solid performance," said Klopp, who switched from his usual 4-3-3 formation to a 4-2-3-1.

"Sometimes you have to change things."

Napoli stay top of Group A after another impressive victory, coming from behind to hammer Ajax 6-1 to take their tally of goals to 13 from three matches.&nbsp;

Mohammed Kudus put the home side ahead in the ninth minute but Luciano Spalletti's side bounced back with first-half goals from Giacomo Raspadori, Giovanni Di Lorenzo&nbsp;and Piotr Zielinski.

Raspadori added his second two minutes after the restart and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added the fifth just after the hour.&nbsp;Ajax's night was made worse when captain Dusan Tadic was sent off after collecting a second yellow card and Giovanni Simeone closed out the win.

Bayern moved to the edge of qualification with a third successive win, thrashing Viktoria Plzen 5-0 in Group C.&nbsp;

"We were calm, we dominated and we were in total control," said Bayern captain and Manuel Neuer.

"When everything is going well, we're almost unstoppable."

German international Leroy Sane struck twice, opening the scoring from distance after seven minutes and adding a second five minutes after the break.&nbsp;Between Sane's two goals, Serge Gnabry added a second on 13 minutes before Sadio Mane posted his first Champions League goal for Bayern with number three after 21 minutes.

Substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting came off the bench at half time and added the fifth just before the hour mark.

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Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Barcelona at the San Siro which took the Italians into second spot in Group C, three points behind Bayern.&nbsp;Inter had lost five of the previous 10 matches in all competitions but Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu ended the crisis talk when he lashed in the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time.

"It was very important today for us, to show something to our fans who are always with us. We showed that we deserved it," said Calhanoglu.

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, however, was left fuming after two key handball decisions went against his team. The first saw an equaliser ruled out following a pitch review by referee Slavko Vincic for Ansu Fati's handball just before the ball dropped to Pedri to tuck home.

Barca were then denied a stoppage-time penalty after VAR officials ruled that Denzel Dumfries did not commit a handball offence despite touching the ball in a very similar way to Fati.

"If you ask me I’m outraged... the word is outrage because it makes no sense, it's an injustice," Xavi told reporters.

"I think it's an injustice, I just can't hide it."

Club Brugge also claimed a third successive win to continue their surprise charge towards the next round.&nbsp;

Kamal Sowah and Ferran Jutgla were on target as the Belgian side made short work of Atletico Madrid in Group B.&nbsp;Atletico had their chances with Antoine Griezmann crashing a penalty off the crossbar. They also had a goal ruled out for offside which added to their frustration.

"It's a very tight group and we will have to fight because we won't get anything for free," said Atletico captain Koke.

Club Brugge top Group B, three points ahead of the other three teams after Porto beat Bayern Leverkusen 2-0 with second-half goals from Zaidu and Galeno.

Sporting Lisbon's march in Group D came to a shuddering halt in Marseille where the home side came from a goal down to win 4-1 and get their first win under their belt.&nbsp;Lisbon still top the group with six points, two ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur who played out a goalless draw in Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam.

Liverpool eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in the 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers in the Champions League group games on Tuesday while Napoli underlined their credentials with an impressive 6-1 thrashing of Ajax in Amsterdam. On a night when a minute's silence was held before every match in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, Bayern Munich and Club Brugge also made it three wins from three while Inter edged Barcelona in a tight contest in Milan. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool went into their Group A game against the Scottish champions on the back of just three wins in their first nine Premier League and Champions League games of the season. But they settled quickly when Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a sublime free-kick to put the home side ahead after just seven minutes. Rangers' 40-year-old goalkeeper Allan McGregor produced some fine saves, including four to deny Darwin Nunez his first goal for Liverpool, to keep his side in the hunt at half-time. Seven minutes into the second half, however, Leon King's challenge caught the legs of Luis Díaz to give away a penalty. Mohamed Salah stepped up and struck the ball down the middle as McGregor was unable to repeat the penalty-saving heroics he produced against Napoli. Also Read: Minute's silence at European matches for Indonesia stadium victims, reveals UEFA "It was exactly what we needed. It was a super, solid performance," said Klopp, who switched from his usual 4-3-3 formation to a 4-2-3-1. "Sometimes you have to change things." Napoli stay top of Group A after another impressive victory, coming from behind to hammer Ajax 6-1 to take their tally of goals to 13 from three matches. Mohammed Kudus put the home side ahead in the ninth minute but Luciano Spalletti's side bounced back with first-half goals from Giacomo Raspadori, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Piotr Zielinski. Raspadori added his second two minutes after the restart and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added the fifth just after the hour. Ajax's night was made worse when captain Dusan Tadic was sent off after collecting a second yellow card and Giovanni Simeone closed out the win. Bayern moved to the edge of qualification with a third successive win, thrashing Viktoria Plzen 5-0 in Group C. "We were calm, we dominated and we were in total control," said Bayern captain and Manuel Neuer. "When everything is going well, we're almost unstoppable." German international Leroy Sane struck twice, opening the scoring from distance after seven minutes and adding a second five minutes after the break. Between Sane's two goals, Serge Gnabry added a second on 13 minutes before Sadio Mane posted his first Champions League goal for Bayern with number three after 21 minutes. Substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting came off the bench at half time and added the fifth just before the hour mark. Also Read: Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Barcelona at the San Siro which took the Italians into second spot in Group C, three points behind Bayern. Inter had lost five of the previous 10 matches in all competitions but Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu ended the crisis talk when he lashed in the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time. "It was very important today for us, to show something to our fans who are always with us. We showed that we deserved it," said Calhanoglu. Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, however, was left fuming after two key handball decisions went against his team. The first saw an equaliser ruled out following a pitch review by referee Slavko Vincic for Ansu Fati's handball just before the ball dropped to Pedri to tuck home. Barca were then denied a stoppage-time penalty after VAR officials ruled that Denzel Dumfries did not commit a handball offence despite touching the ball in a very similar way to Fati. "If you ask me I’m outraged... the word is outrage because it makes no sense, it's an injustice," Xavi told reporters. "I think it's an injustice, I just can't hide it." Club Brugge also claimed a third successive win to continue their surprise charge towards the next round. Kamal Sowah and Ferran Jutgla were on target as the Belgian side made short work of Atletico Madrid in Group B. Atletico had their chances with Antoine Griezmann crashing a penalty off the crossbar. They also had a goal ruled out for offside which added to their frustration. "It's a very tight group and we will have to fight because we won't get anything for free," said Atletico captain Koke. Club Brugge top Group B, three points ahead of the other three teams after Porto beat Bayern Leverkusen 2-0 with second-half goals from Zaidu and Galeno. Sporting Lisbon's march in Group D came to a shuddering halt in Marseille where the home side came from a goal down to win 4-1 and get their first win under their belt. Lisbon still top the group with six points, two ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur who played out a goalless draw in Germany.

Champions League: Liverpool edge Rangers as Bayern Munich, Napoli earn dominant victories

The ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament has turned out to be a great success in India as fans have enjoyed watching their yesteryears heroes rewind the clock with their brilliant performances. The Legends League features only former cricketers, who are no more actively playing any competitive cricket for their respective countries.

The tournament features some of the greatest players of all time from across the globe, competing for their respective franchises. There have been some action-packed encounters which have kept the fans on their toes as several former stars have produced some vintage performances.

While the matches in the league have been entertaining so far, a controversy erupted during Qualifier 1 between Bhilwara Kings and India Capitals after former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson got involved in an ugly spat with ex-India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan. While Pathan is representing the Kings, Johnson is playing for the Capitals in the tournament.

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The duo had an ugly on-field spat and Johnson was seen pushing Pathan in a video which went viral on social media. While neither of them have opened up on their ugly spat, a report in Fox Sports Australia has claimed the ugly spat took place after Pathan 'sledged' one of the female umpires on the field.

"Johnson did nothing. [Pathan] was sledging the female umpires," an unnamed player, who wished not to reveal his identity, was quoted as saying by Fox Sports.

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The Legends League Cricket had earlier taken a historic decision to conduct the entire tournament with only female umpires. Talking about the game, India Capitals defeated the Kings by four wickets after successfully chasing down the target of 227 runs to enter the final.

Kings went on to defeat the Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator to book a spot in the summit clash and are set to face the Capitals in the final on Wednesday (October 05).

The ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament has turned out to be a great success in India as fans have enjoyed watching their yesteryears heroes rewind the clock with their brilliant performances.

The ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament has turned out to be a great success in India as fans have enjoyed watching their yesteryears heroes rewind the clock with their brilliant performances. The Legends League features only former cricketers, who are no more actively playing any competitive cricket for their respective countries. The tournament features some of the greatest players of all time from across the globe, competing for their respective franchises. There have been some action-packed encounters which have kept the fans on their toes as several former stars have produced some vintage performances. While the matches in the league have been entertaining so far, a controversy erupted during Qualifier 1 between Bhilwara Kings and India Capitals after former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson got involved in an ugly spat with ex-India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan. While Pathan is representing the Kings, Johnson is playing for the Capitals in the tournament. Also Read: Is Shami favourite to replace Bumrah in India's T20 WC squad? Head coach Rahul Dravid gives his take Some heated moments between Johnson and Pathan during @llct20 knock-outs. pic.twitter.com/xQR3PtsWuY — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 3, 2022 × The duo had an ugly on-field spat and Johnson was seen pushing Pathan in a video which went viral on social media. While neither of them have opened up on their ugly spat, a report in Fox Sports Australia has claimed the ugly spat took place after Pathan 'sledged' one of the female umpires on the field. "Johnson did nothing. [Pathan] was sledging the female umpires," an unnamed player, who wished not to reveal his identity, was quoted as saying by Fox Sports. Also Read: Rohit Sharma attains unwanted record, becomes first Indian to score 10 ducks in T20Is The Legends League Cricket had earlier taken a historic decision to conduct the entire tournament with only female umpires. Talking about the game, India Capitals defeated the Kings by four wickets after successfully chasing down the target of 227 runs to enter the final. Kings went on to defeat the Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator to book a spot in the summit clash and are set to face the Capitals in the final on Wednesday (October 05).

Yusuf Pathan 'sledged' female umpire which led to ugly spat with Mitchell Johnson in Legends League - Report

Hosts India on Wednesday announced their 21-member squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022. The Indian women's U-17 team will head into the tournament as one of the dark horses and will be hopeful of scripting history at home. The squad is filled with talented players from across the nation.

The FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup is all set to get underway from October 11 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This will be India's second junior World Cup after the country hosted the U-17 Men's World Cup in 2017.

Defender Astam Oraon will lead the Indian team in the upcoming showpiece event under the tutelage of head coach Thomas Dennerby. While Oraon will spearhead the defence, India have plenty of option up front in the form of forwards Rejiya Devi Laishram, Lynda Kom Serto and Anita Kumari among others.

India have been placed in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and favourites Brazil. The hosts will open their campaign against the USA on October 11 before taking on Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and 17 respectively at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

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India's squad for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022:

Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda

Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam

Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh

Forwards: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey

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This will be India's maiden appearance in a U-17 World Cup and the expectations are not too high from the young guns. Head coach Dennerby said he is aware India are far from favourites in the competition but the pressure will be on other teams when playing against the hosts.

"It’s a new situation for everyone. India have never played the World Cup before. This is different ball game altogether," Dennerby said.

"It’s a unique chance to show everyone that we have prepared well and will not allow anyone to run over us."&nbsp;

"When you are on the field, everything is held back behind and you just have to focus on the game. That’s what the girls need to do. "We are not going into the tournament as the favourites. I believe the pressure then is on the opponents," he added.

Hosts India on Wednesday announced their 21-member squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022. The Indian women's U-17 team will head into the tournament as one of the dark horses and will be hopeful of scripting history at home.

Hosts India on Wednesday announced their 21-member squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022. The Indian women's U-17 team will head into the tournament as one of the dark horses and will be hopeful of scripting history at home. The squad is filled with talented players from across the nation. The FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup is all set to get underway from October 11 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This will be India's second junior World Cup after the country hosted the U-17 Men's World Cup in 2017. Defender Astam Oraon will lead the Indian team in the upcoming showpiece event under the tutelage of head coach Thomas Dennerby. While Oraon will spearhead the defence, India have plenty of option up front in the form of forwards Rejiya Devi Laishram, Lynda Kom Serto and Anita Kumari among others. India have been placed in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and favourites Brazil. The hosts will open their campaign against the USA on October 11 before taking on Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and 17 respectively at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. ANNOUNCEMENT Here's the list of Young Tigresses , who will be fighting for 🇮🇳 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup #U17WWC #BackTheBlue #ShePower #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/q2ClqkSinm — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 5, 2022 × Also Read: I want to know the root cause for deadly stampede: Indonesian President to order stadiums' audit India's squad for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022: Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh Forwards: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey Also Read: 'It's an injustice': Xavi furious at referee after Barcelona's Champions League defeat against Inter Milan This will be India's maiden appearance in a U-17 World Cup and the expectations are not too high from the young guns. Head coach Dennerby said he is aware India are far from favourites in the competition but the pressure will be on other teams when playing against the hosts. "It’s a new situation for everyone. India have never played the World Cup before. This is different ball game altogether," Dennerby said. "It’s a unique chance to show everyone that we have prepared well and will not allow anyone to run over us." "When you are on the field, everything is held back behind and you just have to focus on the game. That’s what the girls need to do. "We are not going into the tournament as the favourites. I believe the pressure then is on the opponents," he added.

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England fast bowler James Anderson said he doesn't feel running a batter out at the non-striker's end is a 'legitimate dismissal' irrespective of the fact that he or she is trying to back up too far or not before the ball is delivered. The debate over the mode of dismissal has intensified ever since Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran England batter Charlie Dean out at the non-striker's end in an ODI game between the two sides last month.

With England needing 17 runs to win in the third and final ODI of the three-match series, Dean was run out at the non-striker's end by Deepti in the 44th over. India won the game by 16 runs to pull off their first ODI series whitewash on English soil. However, the dismissal ended up triggering a massive debate as 'spirit of cricket' was once again brought up by many.

Anderson, who had criticised Deepti and the Indian women's team at the time, has now opened up on the entire debate and said despite it being in the rules of the game and considered a legitimate mode of run-out now, he would never consider running a batter out at the non-striker's end while delivering a ball.

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"Well, you know what? I thought, I knew we were going to talk about this today. So, on the train, on the way down, I thought 'right, I'm going to just get my thoughts together and try and eloquently lay my views out for everyone'. Within 30 seconds of thinking about it, I was fuming. It just infuriates me those people, I mean it infuriates me just because I think it's because I've been brought up, you know, in teams where we just wouldn't even consider doing something like that. And yes, it's in the laws of the game right now and they have obviously changed it so it's now a run-out," Anderson said on BBC's Tailenders Podcast.

"I think now I really hope that players stay in their crease, just don't give people the option of doing it. I feel so much for Charlie Dean because she got herself in a position where she could have possibly won the game for England. She managed the game situation brilliantly, I don't think she was trying to steal a run, she just drifted and that is a natural thing for the batter to do, to walk along with the bowler," he went on.

England's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket then went on to claim that Deepti was never looking to bowl that particular delivery and her eyes were set on running Dean out. Anderson said he won't consider it a 'legitimate' mode of dismissal as there is no skill involved.

"The issue for me was that Deepti was never thinking about bowling that ball. She was watching Charlie Dean the whole way and the moment she stepped out; she ran her out. That is what frustrates me about that dismissal. There has been a chat about giving warnings and the England camp talked about how there were no warnings. I don't see it as a legitimate dismissal when I play cricket. Where is the skill in that? It is just a sneaky way of getting someone out, I do not like it," said the England pacer.

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When asked what could be the possible solutions to ensure the batters do not take advantage by backing up too far out of the crease at the non-striker's end, Anderson said the team can be penalised runs but the batter should not be dismissed.&nbsp;

"I don't think batters should go down the pitch when the ball has not even delivered, but I don't think it should be a dismissal, there should be a warning or there can be penalty runs. That would be a better solution to it, just give them couple of warnings," said Anderson.

England fast bowler James Anderson said he doesn't feel running a batter out at the non-striker's end is a 'legitimate dismissal' irrespective of the fact that he or she is trying to back up too far or not before the ball is delivered.

England fast bowler James Anderson said he doesn't feel running a batter out at the non-striker's end is a 'legitimate dismissal' irrespective of the fact that he or she is trying to back up too far or not before the ball is delivered. The debate over the mode of dismissal has intensified ever since Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran England batter Charlie Dean out at the non-striker's end in an ODI game between the two sides last month. With England needing 17 runs to win in the third and final ODI of the three-match series, Dean was run out at the non-striker's end by Deepti in the 44th over. India won the game by 16 runs to pull off their first ODI series whitewash on English soil. However, the dismissal ended up triggering a massive debate as 'spirit of cricket' was once again brought up by many. Anderson, who had criticised Deepti and the Indian women's team at the time, has now opened up on the entire debate and said despite it being in the rules of the game and considered a legitimate mode of run-out now, he would never consider running a batter out at the non-striker's end while delivering a ball. Also Read: 'He’s not fitted into any role' - Ajay Jadeja's take on Rishabh Pant's underwhelming T20I returns "Well, you know what? I thought, I knew we were going to talk about this today. So, on the train, on the way down, I thought 'right, I'm going to just get my thoughts together and try and eloquently lay my views out for everyone'. Within 30 seconds of thinking about it, I was fuming. It just infuriates me those people, I mean it infuriates me just because I think it's because I've been brought up, you know, in teams where we just wouldn't even consider doing something like that. And yes, it's in the laws of the game right now and they have obviously changed it so it's now a run-out," Anderson said on BBC's Tailenders Podcast. "I think now I really hope that players stay in their crease, just don't give people the option of doing it. I feel so much for Charlie Dean because she got herself in a position where she could have possibly won the game for England. She managed the game situation brilliantly, I don't think she was trying to steal a run, she just drifted and that is a natural thing for the batter to do, to walk along with the bowler," he went on. England's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket then went on to claim that Deepti was never looking to bowl that particular delivery and her eyes were set on running Dean out. Anderson said he won't consider it a 'legitimate' mode of dismissal as there is no skill involved. "The issue for me was that Deepti was never thinking about bowling that ball. She was watching Charlie Dean the whole way and the moment she stepped out; she ran her out. That is what frustrates me about that dismissal. There has been a chat about giving warnings and the England camp talked about how there were no warnings. I don't see it as a legitimate dismissal when I play cricket. Where is the skill in that? It is just a sneaky way of getting someone out, I do not like it," said the England pacer. Also Read: Yusuf Pathan 'sledged' female umpire which led to ugly spat with Mitchell Johnson in Legends League - Report When asked what could be the possible solutions to ensure the batters do not take advantage by backing up too far out of the crease at the non-striker's end, Anderson said the team can be penalised runs but the batter should not be dismissed. "I don't think batters should go down the pitch when the ball has not even delivered, but I don't think it should be a dismissal, there should be a warning or there can be penalty runs. That would be a better solution to it, just give them couple of warnings," said Anderson.

Deepti was never thinking about bowling that ball: England pacer James Anderson on Charlie Dean run-out

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Wednesday that he would order an audit of all the football stadiums in the country, vowing to find the "root" cause of&nbsp;one of the deadliest disasters in the sport's history.

Widodo was in the city of Malang to visit relatives of the victims and talk to the wounded at a hospital, and to see the stadium where the stampede killed at least 131 people on Saturday.

"I want to know the root of the problem that caused this tragedy so that we can get the best solution," he said.

"I will order the public works minister to audit all stadiums used for the (football) league," he said outside&nbsp;the Saiful Anwar hospital in Malang, adding he had spoken to FIFA's president the night before about improving Indonesia's "football management".

He entered the hospital to speak with several wounded patients&nbsp;and urged them to "stay spirited". He will travel to the Kanjuruhan stadium, the scene of the disaster on Saturday evening, according to an official from the presidential office.

The Indonesian leader's visit came as anger grew over police officers' response to a pitch invasion after fans of Arema FC tried to approach players following their defeat to fierce rivals Persebaya Surabaya.

Police described the incident as a riot and said two officers were killed, but the survivors accused them of overreacting. Officers responded to the pitch invasion with force, kicking and hitting fans with batons, and firing tear gas shells,&nbsp;according to witnesses and video footage, pushing fans back into the stands where many were trampled or suffocated to death.

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In response to the tragedy, Widodo ordered all matches suspended, an investigation into what happened, and compensation for victims.&nbsp;Indonesia's chief security minister said a task force had been created and that the probe would take two to three weeks.

Police said the investigation was focusing on six gates at the stadium using CCTV footage from cameras placed outside them. It said the exits were open but too small for the crowds attempting to pass through them.

But Indonesia's football association spokesperson said Tuesday some gates that should have been opened 10 minutes before the final whistle remained closed. They stayed shut "because of late commands" and officers "had not arrived", he told a press conference.

The Malang police chief was replaced Monday, nine officers were suspended and 19 others were put under&nbsp;investigation over the disaster in the stadium, according to police.

Witnesses described being shrouded in smoke, their eyes stinging as they rushed for small exit doors. Several present said the police stood by and refused to help victims.

"The place looked like a mass cemetery. Women and children were piling on top of one another," Eko Prianto, 39, told AFP.

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Indonesia's football association also moved Tuesday to sanction Arema FC, banning its organising committee chairman and a security officer from football for life and fining the club 250 million rupiah ($16,500).

Maike Ira Puspita, the association's deputy secretary-general, told AFP the away fans were banned due to fears of fan violence and said the match passed without incident until fans entered the pitch after the final whistle.

She said the association sanctioned the club and its officials "due to the... negligence of the whole situation".&nbsp;The actions of the police were outside of the association's scope, she said. "We are not going to go there," she said, refusing to answer questions about their conduct after the match.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Wednesday that he would order an audit of all the football stadiums in the country, vowing to find the "root" cause of one of the deadliest disasters in the sport's history.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Wednesday that he would order an audit of all the football stadiums in the country, vowing to find the "root" cause of one of the deadliest disasters in the sport's history. Widodo was in the city of Malang to visit relatives of the victims and talk to the wounded at a hospital, and to see the stadium where the stampede killed at least 131 people on Saturday. "I want to know the root of the problem that caused this tragedy so that we can get the best solution," he said. "I will order the public works minister to audit all stadiums used for the (football) league," he said outside the Saiful Anwar hospital in Malang, adding he had spoken to FIFA's president the night before about improving Indonesia's "football management". He entered the hospital to speak with several wounded patients and urged them to "stay spirited". He will travel to the Kanjuruhan stadium, the scene of the disaster on Saturday evening, according to an official from the presidential office. The Indonesian leader's visit came as anger grew over police officers' response to a pitch invasion after fans of Arema FC tried to approach players following their defeat to fierce rivals Persebaya Surabaya. Police described the incident as a riot and said two officers were killed, but the survivors accused them of overreacting. Officers responded to the pitch invasion with force, kicking and hitting fans with batons, and firing tear gas shells, according to witnesses and video footage, pushing fans back into the stands where many were trampled or suffocated to death. Also Read: Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association In response to the tragedy, Widodo ordered all matches suspended, an investigation into what happened, and compensation for victims. Indonesia's chief security minister said a task force had been created and that the probe would take two to three weeks. Police said the investigation was focusing on six gates at the stadium using CCTV footage from cameras placed outside them. It said the exits were open but too small for the crowds attempting to pass through them. But Indonesia's football association spokesperson said Tuesday some gates that should have been opened 10 minutes before the final whistle remained closed. They stayed shut "because of late commands" and officers "had not arrived", he told a press conference. The Malang police chief was replaced Monday, nine officers were suspended and 19 others were put under investigation over the disaster in the stadium, according to police. Witnesses described being shrouded in smoke, their eyes stinging as they rushed for small exit doors. Several present said the police stood by and refused to help victims. "The place looked like a mass cemetery. Women and children were piling on top of one another," Eko Prianto, 39, told AFP. Also Read: Indonesia football association bans two Arema FC officials for life after stadium stampede Indonesia's football association also moved Tuesday to sanction Arema FC, banning its organising committee chairman and a security officer from football for life and fining the club 250 million rupiah ($16,500). Maike Ira Puspita, the association's deputy secretary-general, told AFP the away fans were banned due to fears of fan violence and said the match passed without incident until fans entered the pitch after the final whistle. She said the association sanctioned the club and its officials "due to the... negligence of the whole situation". The actions of the police were outside of the association's scope, she said. "We are not going to go there," she said, refusing to answer questions about their conduct after the match.

I want to know the root cause for deadly stampede: Indonesian President to order stadiums' audit

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