The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has shared his two cents on Virat Kohli's recent revelations in the post-match press conference after India's defeat against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Dropping a bombshell in the presser, Kohli had revealed many criticised him across social media platforms but only ex-India captain MS Dhoni was among former players who texted him after he quit as India's Test captain earlier this year.

Kohli had announced his decision to step down as India's Test captain in January this year following which Rohit Sharma took over as the new skipper in all three formats. During the presser, Kohli recalled his resignation from Test captaincy after he was asked how he dealt with the difficult patch in the last few months.

Kohli had been on the receiving end of massive criticism over his poor form with some even questioning his spot in India's T20I team before his solid comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Recalling how Dhoni was the only one to message him among former players, Kohli said these things mattered to him.

“I can tell you one thing... when I left Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person, with whom I have played previously - MS Dhoni,” Kohli said in the presser.

“Many people have my number. On TV, lots of people give suggestions, but whoever had my number, no one texted. When you have a genuine connection with someone, it shows because you’re never insecure about each other," he added.

Reacting to Kohli's revelations, former India captain Gavaskar has said the senior batter should have named those who he didn't get in touch with him after he quit Test captaincy. While refraining from commenting on the situation inside the current India dressing room, Gavaskar said it would have been fair to those concerned had Kohli named them.

"I don't know what the dressing room inside situation was with all these other players, I think, ideally, if he has named one person who got in touch, maybe the other people who didn't get in touch should have also been named. Then that would have been a little bit fair to everyone concerned rather than thinking everybody else didn't get in touch with him," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today.

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In the presser, Kohli had also spoken about the great environment in the team at present while praising head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma for keeping the team together. However, Gavaskar said he won't take Kohli's comments too seriously as no active player would want to go against the coach and captain.

"I am just saying what I feel when I hear the comments coming about the current leadership. One of the most futile questions that I hear during an IPL Q and A session between the commentators and the Man of the Match is asking about the current coach and the current captain," said Gavaskar.

"Is that current player ever going to say anything against the current captain and coach? That's a futile question. Nobody, anybody, who is mindful of his career, is going to cut his feet by saying something stupid about the current regime," he further added.

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Kohli has so far looked in decent touch in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 and has been India's top-scorer with 154 runs in three matches, including back-to-back fifties in the last two matches for India. He will be looking to continue his fine form when India take on Sri Lanka in a must-win clash in the Super 4 on Tuesday.

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has shared his two cents on Virat Kohli's recent revelations in the post-match press conference after India's defeat against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday.

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has shared his two cents on Virat Kohli's recent revelations in the post-match press conference after India's defeat against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Dropping a bombshell in the presser, Kohli had revealed many criticised him across social media platforms but only ex-India captain MS Dhoni was among former players who texted him after he quit as India's Test captain earlier this year. Kohli had announced his decision to step down as India's Test captain in January this year following which Rohit Sharma took over as the new skipper in all three formats. During the presser, Kohli recalled his resignation from Test captaincy after he was asked how he dealt with the difficult patch in the last few months. Kohli had been on the receiving end of massive criticism over his poor form with some even questioning his spot in India's T20I team before his solid comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Recalling how Dhoni was the only one to message him among former players, Kohli said these things mattered to him. “I can tell you one thing... when I left Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person, with whom I have played previously - MS Dhoni,” Kohli said in the presser. “Many people have my number. On TV, lots of people give suggestions, but whoever had my number, no one texted. When you have a genuine connection with someone, it shows because you’re never insecure about each other," he added. Reacting to Kohli's revelations, former India captain Gavaskar has said the senior batter should have named those who he didn't get in touch with him after he quit Test captaincy. While refraining from commenting on the situation inside the current India dressing room, Gavaskar said it would have been fair to those concerned had Kohli named them. "I don't know what the dressing room inside situation was with all these other players, I think, ideally, if he has named one person who got in touch, maybe the other people who didn't get in touch should have also been named. Then that would have been a little bit fair to everyone concerned rather than thinking everybody else didn't get in touch with him," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today. Also Read: Suresh Raina announces retirement from all forms of cricket, likely to play overseas T20 leagues In the presser, Kohli had also spoken about the great environment in the team at present while praising head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma for keeping the team together. However, Gavaskar said he won't take Kohli's comments too seriously as no active player would want to go against the coach and captain. "I am just saying what I feel when I hear the comments coming about the current leadership. One of the most futile questions that I hear during an IPL Q and A session between the commentators and the Man of the Match is asking about the current coach and the current captain," said Gavaskar. "Is that current player ever going to say anything against the current captain and coach? That's a futile question. Nobody, anybody, who is mindful of his career, is going to cut his feet by saying something stupid about the current regime," he further added. Also Read: Arshdeep Singh's parents reveal what he told them after facing online abuse over dropped catch vs Pakistan Kohli has so far looked in decent touch in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 and has been India's top-scorer with 154 runs in three matches, including back-to-back fifties in the last two matches for India. He will be looking to continue his fine form when India take on Sri Lanka in a must-win clash in the Super 4 on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli should have named people who didn't get in touch after he quit Test captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat 2014 champion Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Monday to set up a next-generation quarter-final clash against Jannik Sinner.

After battling for three hours and 53 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the roof was closed due to rain, Alcaraz, 19, dropped to his knees in jubilation after sealing the contest on his first match point when Cilic's return hit the net.

The sizeable crowd on the main show court gave the players a standing ovation with the clock striking 2.24 a.m., a couple of minutes short of the latest ever finish at the New York Grand Slam.

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Alcaraz's victory over the 15th-seeded Croatian ensured there will be a new men's Grand Slam champion on Sunday and also kept the Spaniard in contention to become the youngest world number one when the ATP rankings are updated after the final.

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The third seed will next meet 21-year-old Italian Sinner, seeded 11th, for a maiden Grand Slam semi-final spot.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat 2014 champion Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Monday to set up a next-generation quarter-final clash against Jannik Sinner.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat 2014 champion Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Monday to set up a next-generation quarter-final clash against Jannik Sinner. After battling for three hours and 53 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the roof was closed due to rain, Alcaraz, 19, dropped to his knees in jubilation after sealing the contest on his first match point when Cilic's return hit the net. The sizeable crowd on the main show court gave the players a standing ovation with the clock striking 2.24 a.m., a couple of minutes short of the latest ever finish at the New York Grand Slam. Also Read: Brilliant Frances Tiafoe sends Rafael Nadal crashing out of US Open UN-BELIEVABLE@carlosalcaraz wins an absolute thriller in Ashe. pic.twitter.com/NjUwmetYSy — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 6, 2022 × Alcaraz's victory over the 15th-seeded Croatian ensured there will be a new men's Grand Slam champion on Sunday and also kept the Spaniard in contention to become the youngest world number one when the ATP rankings are updated after the final. Also Read: World no.1 Iga Swiatek survives surprise test from Jule Niemeier to reach US Open quarters The third seed will next meet 21-year-old Italian Sinner, seeded 11th, for a maiden Grand Slam semi-final spot.

US Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz beats Marin Cilic in late-night thriller to set up Sinner clash in quarters

Former India batter Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran&nbsp;batter will not feature in the domestic tournaments for his state side Uttar Pradesh and will also not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) going forward. Raina took to Twitter to announce his decision while thanking his former IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the UP State Cricket Association.

Raina, who remains one of the best Indian players to have graced the IPL, went unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year after none of the franchises showed any interest in roping in the 35-year-old. Raina was part of the CSK squad in their title-winning campaign in 2021 before being released by the franchise.

"It has been an absolute honour to represent my country &amp; state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank&nbsp;@BCCI,&nbsp;@UPCACricket,&nbsp;@ChennaiIPL,&nbsp;@ShuklaRajiv&nbsp;sir &amp; all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities," Raina wrote in a tweet.

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The southpaw is one of the greatest batters to have played the IPL and will go down as one of the legends of the Chennai Super Kings. Despite not featuring in the IPL this year, Raina remains CSK's highest run-getter with 5529 runs in 200 matches across all competitions at an average of 33.10 and a strike rate of 138.91, including two centuries and an impressive 38 fifties.

Known as the Chinna Thala for his exploits with CSK, Raina has a total of 5528 runs in IPL in 205 matches and is the fifth highest run-getter of all time in the history of the competition. Raina spent total of 12 seasons with CSK helping the team win four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.

Raina led Gujarat Lions for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were banned from the IPL. He announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15 in 2020. His retirement announcement had come an hour after former India captain MS Dhoni's decision to retire. Raina played&nbsp;18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is in international cricket and also led India on a few occasions in Dhoni's absence.

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Raina is likely to feature in a few overseas leagues after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India batter has already obtained a&nbsp;No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and has offers from T20 leagues in South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE.

“I want to continue playing cricket for two or three years. There are some exciting youngsters who are coming through the ranks of Uttar Pradesh cricket. I have already taken my No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). I have informed BCCI secretary Jay Shah and vice-president Rajiv Shukla about my decision,” Raina was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran.

“I will play in the Road Safety Series. T20 franchises from South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE have contacted me but I am yet to take any decision,” said Raina, who has been training at the RPL cricket ground in Ghaziabad for the past one year," he added.

Former India batter Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran batter will not feature in the domestic tournaments for his state side Uttar Pradesh and will also not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) going forward.

Former India batter Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran batter will not feature in the domestic tournaments for his state side Uttar Pradesh and will also not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) going forward. Raina took to Twitter to announce his decision while thanking his former IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the UP State Cricket Association. Raina, who remains one of the best Indian players to have graced the IPL, went unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year after none of the franchises showed any interest in roping in the 35-year-old. Raina was part of the CSK squad in their title-winning campaign in 2021 before being released by the franchise. "It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank @BCCI, @UPCACricket, @ChennaiIPL, @ShuklaRajiv sir & all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities," Raina wrote in a tweet. It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank @BCCI, @UPCACricket, @ChennaiIPL, @ShuklaRajiv sir & all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities 🇮🇳 — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 6, 2022 × Also Read: Arshdeep Singh's parents reveal what he told them after facing online abuse over dropped catch vs Pakistan The southpaw is one of the greatest batters to have played the IPL and will go down as one of the legends of the Chennai Super Kings. Despite not featuring in the IPL this year, Raina remains CSK's highest run-getter with 5529 runs in 200 matches across all competitions at an average of 33.10 and a strike rate of 138.91, including two centuries and an impressive 38 fifties. Known as the Chinna Thala for his exploits with CSK, Raina has a total of 5528 runs in IPL in 205 matches and is the fifth highest run-getter of all time in the history of the competition. Raina spent total of 12 seasons with CSK helping the team win four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014. Raina led Gujarat Lions for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were banned from the IPL. He announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15 in 2020. His retirement announcement had come an hour after former India captain MS Dhoni's decision to retire. Raina played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is in international cricket and also led India on a few occasions in Dhoni's absence. Also Read: Yuzvendra Chahal to be dropped? India's predicted playing XI for must-win Asia Cup clash against Sri Lanka Raina is likely to feature in a few overseas leagues after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India batter has already obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and has offers from T20 leagues in South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE. “I want to continue playing cricket for two or three years. There are some exciting youngsters who are coming through the ranks of Uttar Pradesh cricket. I have already taken my No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). I have informed BCCI secretary Jay Shah and vice-president Rajiv Shukla about my decision,” Raina was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran. “I will play in the Road Safety Series. T20 franchises from South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE have contacted me but I am yet to take any decision,” said Raina, who has been training at the RPL cricket ground in Ghaziabad for the past one year," he added.

Suresh Raina announces retirement from all forms of cricket, likely to play overseas T20 leagues

Former India captain Virat Kohli continued his purple patch in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday as he notched up his second successive half-century in the Super Four clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Kohli's form was under the scanner ahead of the tournament but the senior batter has managed to shut his critics with his performances so far.

After his 59-run-knock against Hong Kong in India's last game, Kohli once again looked in sublime touch against Pakistan on Sunday. He came out to bat at number three and capitalised well on the good start provided by openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul.

Kohli scored and notched up his fifty off just 36 balls and ended up with 60 runs off 44 balls laced with 4 fours and a solitary six. However, his brilliant knock went&nbsp;in vain as Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 182 runs to hand India their first defeat in the tournament.

Kohli spoke about the criticism he has faced over the last few months in the post-match press conference and said he has never paid attention to his critics. Sending a message to those who doubted him, Kohli said he has played international cricket for 14 years now and that doesn't happen by chance.

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“Never really paid attention to these things (answering the critics). I have played for 14 years and it doesn’t happen by chance. My job is to work hard on my game, something that I am keen to do, keen to improve for my team and that’s something that I am going to continue to do so,” Kohli said.

“Everyone is doing their job (critics). Our job is to play the game, work hard, give our 120 percent. As long as I am doing that and the team has faith it in that, what happens in the change room that matters to us, to me as well. People have their opinions, that’s absolutely fine. That doesn’t change my happiness as a person,” he added.

Recently, questions were raised over Kohli's spot in India's T20I squad amid his lean patch for the Men in Blue. He had opted for a break after the conclusion of India's tour of England last month and was under immense pressure to perform in the Asia Cup after making his comeback for the team.

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Kohli had also admitted facing mental struggles and not touching his bat for a month for the first time in ten years during his break. The former India captain has now admitted he feels much more relaxed and is once again loving playing the game all over again.

“I took some time away, put things in perspective and it’s given me a kind of relaxation that this is not the be-all-and-end-all of life. I have realised in life that I can’t put so much pressure of expectations on myself that I am not express myself. That’s not why I started playing the game. I was able to find that excitement back,” Kohli said.

“When I came here, the environment was very welcoming, and the camaraderie with the boys is amazing. The environment in the team is amazing, I am absolutely loving playing all over again and feeling good regarding my batting,” he added.

Former India captain Virat Kohli continued his purple patch in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday as he notched up his second successive half-century in the Super Four clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium.

Former India captain Virat Kohli continued his purple patch in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday as he notched up his second successive half-century in the Super Four clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Kohli's form was under the scanner ahead of the tournament but the senior batter has managed to shut his critics with his performances so far. After his 59-run-knock against Hong Kong in India's last game, Kohli once again looked in sublime touch against Pakistan on Sunday. He came out to bat at number three and capitalised well on the good start provided by openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Kohli scored and notched up his fifty off just 36 balls and ended up with 60 runs off 44 balls laced with 4 fours and a solitary six. However, his brilliant knock went in vain as Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 182 runs to hand India their first defeat in the tournament. Kohli spoke about the criticism he has faced over the last few months in the post-match press conference and said he has never paid attention to his critics. Sending a message to those who doubted him, Kohli said he has played international cricket for 14 years now and that doesn't happen by chance. Also Read: ‘Only MS Dhoni texted me after leaving Test captaincy’, recalls Virat Kohli “Never really paid attention to these things (answering the critics). I have played for 14 years and it doesn’t happen by chance. My job is to work hard on my game, something that I am keen to do, keen to improve for my team and that’s something that I am going to continue to do so,” Kohli said. “Everyone is doing their job (critics). Our job is to play the game, work hard, give our 120 percent. As long as I am doing that and the team has faith it in that, what happens in the change room that matters to us, to me as well. People have their opinions, that’s absolutely fine. That doesn’t change my happiness as a person,” he added. Recently, questions were raised over Kohli's spot in India's T20I squad amid his lean patch for the Men in Blue. He had opted for a break after the conclusion of India's tour of England last month and was under immense pressure to perform in the Asia Cup after making his comeback for the team. Also Read: 'No one drops a catch purposely': Harbhajan, Hafeez defend Arshdeep Singh amid criticism after Pakistan defeat Kohli had also admitted facing mental struggles and not touching his bat for a month for the first time in ten years during his break. The former India captain has now admitted he feels much more relaxed and is once again loving playing the game all over again. “I took some time away, put things in perspective and it’s given me a kind of relaxation that this is not the be-all-and-end-all of life. I have realised in life that I can’t put so much pressure of expectations on myself that I am not express myself. That’s not why I started playing the game. I was able to find that excitement back,” Kohli said. “When I came here, the environment was very welcoming, and the camaraderie with the boys is amazing. The environment in the team is amazing, I am absolutely loving playing all over again and feeling good regarding my batting,” he added.

Virat Kohli's message to his critics: 'I have played 14 years and it doesn't happen by chance'

American teenager Coco Gauff used her superior speed to overcome a second-set deficit and pull off a thrilling 7-5 7-5 win over China's Zhang Shuai to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time.

With Serena Williams' loss on Friday night likely signaling the end of her legendary career, American tennis fans are eager to see someone emerge in her place and many have put their hopes on the amiable, hard-serving Gauff.

"It feels insane," Gauff said in an on-court interview after sealing the win to set up a showdown with in-form Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia on Tuesday.

"I mean, Ashe Stadium chanting my name, I was trying not to smile on the bench on the last changeover, I was trying to stay in the moment. But in my head I was smiling.

"I can't believe you guys were chanting like that. It's crazy."

In a battle between the youngest player left in the draw, the 18-year-old Gauff, and the oldest, the 33-year-old Zhang, it was the Chinese player who looked sharper at the outset, breaking for a 2-0 lead in the first set.

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But 12th seed Gauff kept her poise to break back and fired a two-handed backhand winner to claim the first set and electrify the supportive crowd.

Zhang, a human backboard content to extend rallies from the baseline, grabbed a 5-3 lead in the second when she broke Gauff with a backhand winner of her own.

But Gauff again showed maturity beyond her years, winning the last four games highlighted by an electrifying point in the final game where she used her astonishing speed to slide from corner to corner to elicit an error from Zhang.

The crowd roared in approval after the point and Zhang covered her ears to block out the sound, which was amplified by the closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium due to rain.

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Gauff sealed the nearly two-hour affair on an error by Zhang and the two exchanged a warm hug at the net.

With the win, Gauff became the youngest U.S. Open quarter-finalist since Melanie Oudin in 2009.

She can expect her fans to return when she battles red-hot 17th-seed Garcia in the quarters after she defeated Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-4, 6-1.

American teenager Coco Gauff used her superior speed to overcome a second-set deficit and pull off a thrilling 7-5 7-5 win over China's Zhang Shuai to reach the quarter-finals of the U.

American teenager Coco Gauff used her superior speed to overcome a second-set deficit and pull off a thrilling 7-5 7-5 win over China's Zhang Shuai to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time. With Serena Williams' loss on Friday night likely signaling the end of her legendary career, American tennis fans are eager to see someone emerge in her place and many have put their hopes on the amiable, hard-serving Gauff. "It feels insane," Gauff said in an on-court interview after sealing the win to set up a showdown with in-form Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia on Tuesday. "I mean, Ashe Stadium chanting my name, I was trying not to smile on the bench on the last changeover, I was trying to stay in the moment. But in my head I was smiling. "I can't believe you guys were chanting like that. It's crazy." In a battle between the youngest player left in the draw, the 18-year-old Gauff, and the oldest, the 33-year-old Zhang, it was the Chinese player who looked sharper at the outset, breaking for a 2-0 lead in the first set. Also Read: US Open - Nick Kyrgios knocks defending champion Daniil Medvedev out But 12th seed Gauff kept her poise to break back and fired a two-handed backhand winner to claim the first set and electrify the supportive crowd. Zhang, a human backboard content to extend rallies from the baseline, grabbed a 5-3 lead in the second when she broke Gauff with a backhand winner of her own. But Gauff again showed maturity beyond her years, winning the last four games highlighted by an electrifying point in the final game where she used her astonishing speed to slide from corner to corner to elicit an error from Zhang. The crowd roared in approval after the point and Zhang covered her ears to block out the sound, which was amplified by the closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium due to rain. Also Read: 'I always root for him': Coco Gauff backs Australian ace Nick Kyrgios to win US Open 2022 Gauff sealed the nearly two-hour affair on an error by Zhang and the two exchanged a warm hug at the net. With the win, Gauff became the youngest U.S. Open quarter-finalist since Melanie Oudin in 2009. She can expect her fans to return when she battles red-hot 17th-seed Garcia in the quarters after she defeated Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-4, 6-1.

Coco Gauff races into US Open quarters with win over Chna's Zhang Shuai

Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been on the receiving end of intense criticism after he dropped a simple catch of Pakistan batter Asif Ali in the Super 4 clash between the arch-rivals in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04). India lost the game by five wickets as Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 182 runs in a last-over thriller in Dubai.

It was the second meeting between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 after the two teams had met during the group stage. Asked to bat first, India got off to a flying start courtesy of a 54-run stand between openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma before Virat Kohli's 60-run-knock propelled the team's total to a strong 181 runs in 20 overs.

In reply, Pakistan got off to a shaky start as their captain Babar Azam departed cheaply on just 14 off 10 balls. However, opener Mohammad Rizwan single-handedly kept Pakistan in the game with a gritty knock of 71 runs. He combined with Mohammad Nawaz (42) to take Pakistan closer to victory before the duo lost their wickets in quick succession.

Sensing an opportunity to make a comeback in the game, India fought back in the final few overs and had a great opportunity to turn the tide in their favour when Asif Ali gave an easy catch to Arshdeep in the 18th over. However, the youngster put it down as Ali went on to score 16 off 8 balls to take Pakistan home.

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The likes of former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan and ex-Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez defended Arshdeep as the young pacer faced massive backlash on social media for his mistake. All three cricketers praised Arshdeep and asked the fans to cut him some slack.

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Despite dropping the catch under pressure in a big game, Arshdeep showed great heart as he went on to to bowl a brilliant 20th over against Pakistan on Sunday. With 7 runs to defend, the left-arm pacer dragged the game to the penultimate ball before Pakistan clinched the thiller. He finished with figures of 1/27 in his 3.5 overs.

India are now under pressure in the Super Four after their loss against Pakistan as they wil have to win their remaining two matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at all cost to qualify for the final.

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Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been on the receiving end of intense criticism after he dropped a simple catch of Pakistan batter Asif Ali in the Super 4 clash between the arch-rivals in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04).

Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been on the receiving end of intense criticism after he dropped a simple catch of Pakistan batter Asif Ali in the Super 4 clash between the arch-rivals in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04). India lost the game by five wickets as Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 182 runs in a last-over thriller in Dubai. It was the second meeting between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 after the two teams had met during the group stage. Asked to bat first, India got off to a flying start courtesy of a 54-run stand between openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma before Virat Kohli's 60-run-knock propelled the team's total to a strong 181 runs in 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan got off to a shaky start as their captain Babar Azam departed cheaply on just 14 off 10 balls. However, opener Mohammad Rizwan single-handedly kept Pakistan in the game with a gritty knock of 71 runs. He combined with Mohammad Nawaz (42) to take Pakistan closer to victory before the duo lost their wickets in quick succession. Sensing an opportunity to make a comeback in the game, India fought back in the final few overs and had a great opportunity to turn the tide in their favour when Asif Ali gave an easy catch to Arshdeep in the 18th over. However, the youngster put it down as Ali went on to score 16 off 8 balls to take Pakistan home. Also Read: ‘Only MS Dhoni texted me after leaving Test captaincy’, recalls Virat Kohli The likes of former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan and ex-Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez defended Arshdeep as the young pacer faced massive backlash on social media for his mistake. All three cricketers praised Arshdeep and asked the fans to cut him some slack. Stop criticising young @arshdeepsinghh No one drop the catch purposely..we are proud of our boys .. Pakistan played better.. shame on such people who r putting our own guys down by saying cheap things on this platform bout arsh and team.. Arsh is GOLD — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 4, 2022 × Arshdeep is a strong character. Stay that way boy. @arshdeepsinghh — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 4, 2022 × My request to all Indian team fans. In sports we make mistakes as we r human. Please don’t humiliate anyone on these mistakes. @arshdeepsinghh — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 4, 2022 × Also Read: Mohammad Rizwan's brilliant knock helps Pakistan beat India by five wickets in Super 4 clash Despite dropping the catch under pressure in a big game, Arshdeep showed great heart as he went on to to bowl a brilliant 20th over against Pakistan on Sunday. With 7 runs to defend, the left-arm pacer dragged the game to the penultimate ball before Pakistan clinched the thiller. He finished with figures of 1/27 in his 3.5 overs. India are now under pressure in the Super Four after their loss against Pakistan as they wil have to win their remaining two matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at all cost to qualify for the final.

'No one drops a catch purposely': Harbhajan, Hafeez defend Arshdeep Singh amid criticism after Pakistan defeat

Mastercard has replaced Paytm as the new title sponsor of the Indian cricket team for their home matches. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 05) confirmed their association with Mastercard welcoming their new sponsor on board.

The development comes after Paytm had reportedly recently asked BCCI to reassign their sponsorship rights. The Indian cricket board got into the act and wasted no time in roping in Mastercard as the new title right holders of Indian cricket as far as the home matches are concerned. Their arrival ended Paytm's 7-year association with Indian cricket.

Mastercard will be the title sponsor of Indian men's and women's cricket teams' matches at home along with all the domestic tournaments ranging from the Ranji Trophy to the Irani Trophy.

"During this association, Mastercard will be the title sponsor for all international matches (both women and men) held on home ground, domestic cricket matches like Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Ranji Trophy organized by the BCCI as also all junior cricket (Under 19 and Under 23) matches held in India," the BCCI said in a statement.

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Mastercard is already associated with some of the major global sporting properties across the globe in the form of the UEFA Champions League, French Open and the Australian Open. Being associated with the Indian cricket team will give the&nbsp;global payments &amp; technology company massive exposure among the subcontinent audience.

India are one of the best teams in world cricket at present and have been a force to reckon with in all three formats of the game. Despite not having won a major ICC trophy since 2013, the Men in Blue remain one of the giants of the game and the country's growing influence in the sport cannot be overlooked.

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The Indian men's team is currently in action in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE. After bagging back-to-back wins in their first two games in the group stage, India's unbeaten streak in the tournament was snapped by arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Super Four clash on Sunday.

Mastercard has replaced Paytm as the new title sponsor of the Indian cricket team for their home matches. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 05) confirmed their association with Mastercard welcoming their new sponsor on board.

Mastercard has replaced Paytm as the new title sponsor of the Indian cricket team for their home matches. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 05) confirmed their association with Mastercard welcoming their new sponsor on board. The development comes after Paytm had reportedly recently asked BCCI to reassign their sponsorship rights. The Indian cricket board got into the act and wasted no time in roping in Mastercard as the new title right holders of Indian cricket as far as the home matches are concerned. Their arrival ended Paytm's 7-year association with Indian cricket. Mastercard will be the title sponsor of Indian men's and women's cricket teams' matches at home along with all the domestic tournaments ranging from the Ranji Trophy to the Irani Trophy. "During this association, Mastercard will be the title sponsor for all international matches (both women and men) held on home ground, domestic cricket matches like Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Ranji Trophy organized by the BCCI as also all junior cricket (Under 19 and Under 23) matches held in India," the BCCI said in a statement. Also Read: Explained: How can India still make it to the final of Asia Cup 2022 after loss against Pakistan? Mastercard is already associated with some of the major global sporting properties across the globe in the form of the UEFA Champions League, French Open and the Australian Open. Being associated with the Indian cricket team will give the global payments & technology company massive exposure among the subcontinent audience. India are one of the best teams in world cricket at present and have been a force to reckon with in all three formats of the game. Despite not having won a major ICC trophy since 2013, the Men in Blue remain one of the giants of the game and the country's growing influence in the sport cannot be overlooked. Also Read: Indian govt summons Wikipedia officials after Arshdeep Singh's page edited to show fake Khalistan link The Indian men's team is currently in action in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE. After bagging back-to-back wins in their first two games in the group stage, India's unbeaten streak in the tournament was snapped by arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Super Four clash on Sunday.

Mastercard replaces Patym as BCCI's title sponsor for India's home matches, domestic tournaments

Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is set to undergo a precautionary MRI scan after sustaining a strain in his right leg during the five-wicket win over arch-rivals India in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup here.

Pakistani media reported that Rizwan sustained the strain while landing awkwardly on his right leg in his effort to collect a Mohammad Hasnain's delivery during India's innings.

As per reports, the 30-year-old hard-hitting batter was shifted to a hospital soon after Pakistan's last-over win.

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Despite the injury, Rizwan came out to open the innings and scored a match-winning 51-ball 71 to help Pakistan chase down India's 181 for seven with five wickets in hand.

Rizwan shared a match-defining 73-run partnership for the third wicket to help Pakistan avenge their loss to India in the group league stage.

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Pakistan have already been plagued by fitness issues with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of the tournament. 
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Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is set to undergo a precautionary MRI scan after sustaining a strain in his right leg during the five-wicket win over arch-rivals India in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup here.

Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is set to undergo a precautionary MRI scan after sustaining a strain in his right leg during the five-wicket win over arch-rivals India in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup here. Pakistani media reported that Rizwan sustained the strain while landing awkwardly on his right leg in his effort to collect a Mohammad Hasnain's delivery during India's innings. As per reports, the 30-year-old hard-hitting batter was shifted to a hospital soon after Pakistan's last-over win. Also Read: Explained: How can India still make it to the final of Asia Cup 2022 after loss against Pakistan? Despite the injury, Rizwan came out to open the innings and scored a match-winning 51-ball 71 to help Pakistan chase down India's 181 for seven with five wickets in hand. Rizwan shared a match-defining 73-run partnership for the third wicket to help Pakistan avenge their loss to India in the group league stage. Also Read: Indian govt summons Wikipedia officials after Arshdeep Singh's page edited to show fake Khalistan link Pakistan have already been plagued by fitness issues with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of the tournament.

Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan to undergo MRI scan after suffering leg strain against India

Pakistan ended India's unbeaten run in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 05) with a five-wicket win against their arch-rivals in their Super Four opener. India had kicked off their campaign with a thrilling five-wicket win against Pakistan in the group stage before beating Hong Kong comprehensively in their next game to qualify for the Super Four.

However, their winning streak was snapped by Pakistan on Sunday as the Men in Green avenged their group-stage defeat by chasing down the target of 182 runs in a last-over thriller in Dubai. Pakistan took a step closer to the final with the victory while India have been pushed to the brink of an early exit.

India still have two games remaining in the Super Four and are pretty much in contention to still make it to the final. However, they cannot afford anymore slip-ups in their remaining two matches&nbsp;against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. A defeat will all but end India's hopes of reaching the all-important final. Here we take a look at the permutations and combinations that can decide India's fate in the tournament.

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How can India make it to Asia Cup 2022 final?

India's next two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are both must-win encounters for Rohit Sharma's men. If they lose any of the two games, they will be all but out of contention for the final. A defeat against Sri Lanka in their next game will be catastrophic as it will straightaway confirm India's exit from the tournament.

Sri Lanka won their first Super Four game against Afghanistan last week and are the best-placed along with Pakistan at present to enter the final of the competition. However, in cricket, nothing is predictable and it takes little time for the tides to turn.

In the best scenario, India will aim to win their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan while hoping that both teams go on to lose their respective matches against Pakistan. If Pakistan win all three and, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan lose their remaining two games, it will set up another high-octane India-Pakistan content in the final.

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However, India might not still be guaranteed a spot in the final if they win both their remaining matches as the net run rate will come into play if Sri Lanka manages to beat Pakistan after losing against the Men in Blue. In that scenario, both India and Sri Lanka will have two wins and the team with the best net run rate will make it to the summit clash.

Afghanistan too remain in contention to reach the final, but they will have to beat both India and Pakistan in their remaining two games. However, a defeat against Afghanistan will confirm India's exit from the tournament. India will be looking to&nbsp;winning their remaining two must-win games and hope for the odds to go in their favour if it boils down to the net run rate.

Pakistan ended India's unbeaten run in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 05) with a five-wicket win against their arch-rivals in their Super Four opener.

Pakistan ended India's unbeaten run in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 05) with a five-wicket win against their arch-rivals in their Super Four opener. India had kicked off their campaign with a thrilling five-wicket win against Pakistan in the group stage before beating Hong Kong comprehensively in their next game to qualify for the Super Four. However, their winning streak was snapped by Pakistan on Sunday as the Men in Green avenged their group-stage defeat by chasing down the target of 182 runs in a last-over thriller in Dubai. Pakistan took a step closer to the final with the victory while India have been pushed to the brink of an early exit. India still have two games remaining in the Super Four and are pretty much in contention to still make it to the final. However, they cannot afford anymore slip-ups in their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. A defeat will all but end India's hopes of reaching the all-important final. Here we take a look at the permutations and combinations that can decide India's fate in the tournament. Also Read: Indian govt summons Wikipedia officials after Arshdeep Singh's page edited to show fake Khalistan link How can India make it to Asia Cup 2022 final? India's next two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are both must-win encounters for Rohit Sharma's men. If they lose any of the two games, they will be all but out of contention for the final. A defeat against Sri Lanka in their next game will be catastrophic as it will straightaway confirm India's exit from the tournament. Sri Lanka won their first Super Four game against Afghanistan last week and are the best-placed along with Pakistan at present to enter the final of the competition. However, in cricket, nothing is predictable and it takes little time for the tides to turn. In the best scenario, India will aim to win their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan while hoping that both teams go on to lose their respective matches against Pakistan. If Pakistan win all three and, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan lose their remaining two games, it will set up another high-octane India-Pakistan content in the final. Also Read: 'Had said Pakistan will ruthlessly trounce India': Shoaib Akhtar on Babar & Co's thrilling win in Asia Cup However, India might not still be guaranteed a spot in the final if they win both their remaining matches as the net run rate will come into play if Sri Lanka manages to beat Pakistan after losing against the Men in Blue. In that scenario, both India and Sri Lanka will have two wins and the team with the best net run rate will make it to the summit clash. Afghanistan too remain in contention to reach the final, but they will have to beat both India and Pakistan in their remaining two games. However, a defeat against Afghanistan will confirm India's exit from the tournament. India will be looking to winning their remaining two must-win games and hope for the odds to go in their favour if it boils down to the net run rate.

Explained: How can India still make it to the final of Asia Cup 2022 after loss against Pakistan?

Team India's young fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been&nbsp;targeted by trolls and abused on social media after he dropped a sitter against Pakistan in the Super Four clash between the two teams in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pakistan defeated India by five wickets in the game after chasing down the target of 182 runs on the penultimate delivery of the final over.

Arshdeep has faced vicious abuse and trolling on social media from a section of fans, with some editing his page on Wikipedia to show fake links with the separatist Khalistani movement. An unregistered user vandalised his page and replaced the word 'India' with 'Khalistan' at several places in his profile.

The changes were undone within 15 minutes by Wikipedia editors, however, the screenshots of his profile with the fake Khalistan links soon went viral on social media. The changes were made at 12:28&nbsp;AM IST on Monday. The user also changed the cricketer's name to "Major Arshdeep Singh Langra” before editing it to&nbsp;"Major Arshdeep Singh Bajwa". Arshdeep's cricketing stats were also tampered with.

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Taking cognizance of the matter, the Indian government has decided to quiz executives from Wikipedia. As per reports, the Ministry of Electronics &amp; IT on Monday summoned officials from the website in order to seek an explanation on how fake information was placed on the cricketer's page.

As per reports, the Indian government believes such malicious disinformation could disturb communal harmony and can also lead to a law and order situation for Arshdeep's family.

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What went wrong for Arshdeep Singh during the India-Pakistan clash?

Asked to bat first, India got off to a good start courtsey of a 54-run stand between openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma before Virat Kohli's 60 powered them to a strong total of 181 runs. In reply, Pakistan got off to a poor start losing Babar Azam's wicket cheaply before Mohammad Rizwan played a brilliant knock of 71 runs put them in cruise control.

Pakistan were cruising towards victory when Indian bowlers fought back and picked up wickets in quick succession to spice up the contest. In the 18th over bowled by spinner Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep dropped a simple catch of Pakistan batter Asif Ali, with them needing 34 runs to win.&nbsp;

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Had the catch been taken, the monetum could have gone India's way but Pakistan ended up winning the game comfortably at the end with Asif scoring 16 runs off 8 ball to take his team home. Despite dropping the catch, Arshdeep showed great heart as he bowled well in the 20th over with 7 runs to defend off the last six balls.

The left-arm pacer dragged the game to the penultimate delivery before Pakistan eventually managed to clinch victory in the last-over thriller. Amid criticism for the young pacer, several former cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Hafeez have tweeted to extend support to him.

Team India's young fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been targeted by trolls and abused on social media after he dropped a sitter against Pakistan in the Super Four clash between the two teams in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday.

Team India's young fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been targeted by trolls and abused on social media after he dropped a sitter against Pakistan in the Super Four clash between the two teams in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pakistan defeated India by five wickets in the game after chasing down the target of 182 runs on the penultimate delivery of the final over. Arshdeep has faced vicious abuse and trolling on social media from a section of fans, with some editing his page on Wikipedia to show fake links with the separatist Khalistani movement. An unregistered user vandalised his page and replaced the word 'India' with 'Khalistan' at several places in his profile. The changes were undone within 15 minutes by Wikipedia editors, however, the screenshots of his profile with the fake Khalistan links soon went viral on social media. The changes were made at 12:28 AM IST on Monday. The user also changed the cricketer's name to "Major Arshdeep Singh Langra” before editing it to "Major Arshdeep Singh Bajwa". Arshdeep's cricketing stats were also tampered with. Taking cognizance of the matter, the Indian government has decided to quiz executives from Wikipedia. As per reports, the Ministry of Electronics & IT on Monday summoned officials from the website in order to seek an explanation on how fake information was placed on the cricketer's page. As per reports, the Indian government believes such malicious disinformation could disturb communal harmony and can also lead to a law and order situation for Arshdeep's family. Also Read: Virat Kohli's message to his critics: 'I have played 14 years and it doesn't happen by chance' What went wrong for Arshdeep Singh during the India-Pakistan clash? Asked to bat first, India got off to a good start courtsey of a 54-run stand between openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma before Virat Kohli's 60 powered them to a strong total of 181 runs. In reply, Pakistan got off to a poor start losing Babar Azam's wicket cheaply before Mohammad Rizwan played a brilliant knock of 71 runs put them in cruise control. Pakistan were cruising towards victory when Indian bowlers fought back and picked up wickets in quick succession to spice up the contest. In the 18th over bowled by spinner Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep dropped a simple catch of Pakistan batter Asif Ali, with them needing 34 runs to win. Also Read: 'No one drops a catch purposely': Harbhajan, Hafeez defend Arshdeep Singh amid criticism after Pakistan defeat Had the catch been taken, the monetum could have gone India's way but Pakistan ended up winning the game comfortably at the end with Asif scoring 16 runs off 8 ball to take his team home. Despite dropping the catch, Arshdeep showed great heart as he bowled well in the 20th over with 7 runs to defend off the last six balls. The left-arm pacer dragged the game to the penultimate delivery before Pakistan eventually managed to clinch victory in the last-over thriller. Amid criticism for the young pacer, several former cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Hafeez have tweeted to extend support to him.

Indian govt summons Wikipedia officials after Arshdeep Singh's page edited to show fake Khalistan link

Serena Williams possibly&nbsp;played her swan-song game against Australia's Ajla Tomlijanovic in the US Open 2022 last week. Williams, who is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had earlier this year confirmed her retirement stating that she will be 'evolving away' from tennis.

Williams had hinted US Open will be her last tournament as she wanted to walk away after playing one final time in front of her home crowd. While it was not the perfect end for the American tennis great as she went down fighting against Tomlijanovic in her third-round clash in women's singles, Williams had a packed crowd at the Flushing Meadows behind her in her farewell game.

The buzz was not limited to the US Open as fans around the world came together to bid farewell to one of the finest to have graced the sport. Twitter was full of wishes and messages for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. There were millions of tweets from across the globe making her the most-tweeted-about female athlete ever.

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Following her final game at the US Open, Twitter confirmed Williams had become the most-tweeted-about female athlete on the social media platform. It also revealed that 74% of those who shared a tweet for Williams between August and September 02 - the day she played her last game, had not tweeted about her this year.

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Earlier, Twitter had launched a GOAT emoji featuring a tennis skirt and a racket to honour Williams on the opening day of the US Open 2022. Williams, a serial winner throughout her career, bagged 23 Grand Slam singles titles in her career - the most by any player in the open era. Her last Grand Slam triumph came at the Australian Open in 2017

She was gunning for an elusive 24th Grand Slam at the US Open this year which would have seen her equal&nbsp;Margaret Court's all-time record. However, she was far from his best and was never a favourite to stage an upset at the competition.

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Nonetheless, Williams' legacy on the court remains unparalleled and she will be remembered for her grit, courage and determination. Summing up her tennis career after her last game at the US Open, Williams said it has been the most incredible journey she has ever been in her life.&nbsp;

Serena Williams possibly played her swan-song game against Australia's Ajla Tomlijanovic in the US Open 2022 last week. Williams, who is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had earlier this year confirmed her retirement stating that she will be 'evolving away' from tennis.

Serena Williams possibly played her swan-song game against Australia's Ajla Tomlijanovic in the US Open 2022 last week. Williams, who is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had earlier this year confirmed her retirement stating that she will be 'evolving away' from tennis. Williams had hinted US Open will be her last tournament as she wanted to walk away after playing one final time in front of her home crowd. While it was not the perfect end for the American tennis great as she went down fighting against Tomlijanovic in her third-round clash in women's singles, Williams had a packed crowd at the Flushing Meadows behind her in her farewell game. The buzz was not limited to the US Open as fans around the world came together to bid farewell to one of the finest to have graced the sport. Twitter was full of wishes and messages for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. There were millions of tweets from across the globe making her the most-tweeted-about female athlete ever. Also Read: Serena Williams' unmatched legacy to stand the test of time long after her retirement Following her final game at the US Open, Twitter confirmed Williams had become the most-tweeted-about female athlete on the social media platform. It also revealed that 74% of those who shared a tweet for Williams between August and September 02 - the day she played her last game, had not tweeted about her this year. On the court and on the timeline, @serenawilliams is the greatest of all time.#Serena is the most Tweeted about female athlete ever.#ThankYouSerena pic.twitter.com/DPs12OyiPB — Twitter Sports (@TwitterSports) September 3, 2022 × Earlier, Twitter had launched a GOAT emoji featuring a tennis skirt and a racket to honour Williams on the opening day of the US Open 2022. Williams, a serial winner throughout her career, bagged 23 Grand Slam singles titles in her career - the most by any player in the open era. Her last Grand Slam triumph came at the Australian Open in 2017 She was gunning for an elusive 24th Grand Slam at the US Open this year which would have seen her equal Margaret Court's all-time record. However, she was far from his best and was never a favourite to stage an upset at the competition. Also Read: Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams Nonetheless, Williams' legacy on the court remains unparalleled and she will be remembered for her grit, courage and determination. Summing up her tennis career after her last game at the US Open, Williams said it has been the most incredible journey she has ever been in her life.

Tennis legend Serena Williams the most tweeted-about female athlete ever

Pakistan bounced back to beat India by five wickets in their first Super Four clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. After losing their opener in the group stage, Pakistan made it even as they clinched a last-over thriller in Dubai after successfully chasing down the target of 182 runs with one ball to spare.

India had a strong total to defend but Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan once again showcased his class as he played a brilliant knock of 71 runs off 51 deliveries and combined with Mohammad Nawaz (42 off 20 balls) to set up a thrilling victory for his team.

Reacting to India's five-wicket defeat, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said he had already predicted Rohit Sharma &amp; Co's thrashing at the hands of the Men in Green ahead of their Super Four clash. Akhtar made some cocky comments on Pakistan's win and claimed he had told his Indian fans to not get too happy after their win in the group stage.

“Meine Indians ko bhi kaha, bahut sare doosto ko bhi kaha tha ki itna khush hone ki zaruurat nahi hai, Pakistan will make a strong comeback, meine video mein bhi bola tha Pakistan ruthelessly marage Hindustan ko. (I told Indian fans&nbsp;and my friends to not get too happy as Pakistan will make a strong comeback and I had said in an earlier video that Pakistan will ruthlessly trounce India)," Akhtar said in a video on his YouTube channel.

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Akhtar also went on to slam India's team selection for the game and said Rohit Sharma, and the Indian team management looked 'confused'. India had to make two forced changes in the playing XI on Sunday as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out due to a knee injury, while fast bowler Avesh Khan was down with fever and couldn't feature.

However, Akhtar said India need to decide who they want to play going forward between wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik and if the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Hooda are part of their future plans.

“India should decide what should be their final XI. Who is your future – is it Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Deepak Hood or Ravi Bishnoi? Find you final XI at least first, because, this is&nbsp;confused selection from India and I don’t know why is there so much confusion,” said the former Pakistan pacer.

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India and Pakistan can meet for the third time in the tournament if both teams manage to make it to the final. While Pakistan are well placed after beating India in their first Super Four game, India need to win their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to stand a chance.

Pakistan bounced back to beat India by five wickets in their first Super Four clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. After losing their opener in the group stage, Pakistan made it even as they clinched a last-over thriller in Dubai after successfully chasing down the target of 182 runs with one ball to spare.

Pakistan bounced back to beat India by five wickets in their first Super Four clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. After losing their opener in the group stage, Pakistan made it even as they clinched a last-over thriller in Dubai after successfully chasing down the target of 182 runs with one ball to spare. India had a strong total to defend but Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan once again showcased his class as he played a brilliant knock of 71 runs off 51 deliveries and combined with Mohammad Nawaz (42 off 20 balls) to set up a thrilling victory for his team. Reacting to India's five-wicket defeat, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said he had already predicted Rohit Sharma & Co's thrashing at the hands of the Men in Green ahead of their Super Four clash. Akhtar made some cocky comments on Pakistan's win and claimed he had told his Indian fans to not get too happy after their win in the group stage. “Meine Indians ko bhi kaha, bahut sare doosto ko bhi kaha tha ki itna khush hone ki zaruurat nahi hai, Pakistan will make a strong comeback, meine video mein bhi bola tha Pakistan ruthelessly marage Hindustan ko. (I told Indian fans and my friends to not get too happy as Pakistan will make a strong comeback and I had said in an earlier video that Pakistan will ruthlessly trounce India)," Akhtar said in a video on his YouTube channel. Also Read: Virat Kohli's message to his critics: 'I have played 14 years and it doesn't happen by chance' Akhtar also went on to slam India's team selection for the game and said Rohit Sharma, and the Indian team management looked 'confused'. India had to make two forced changes in the playing XI on Sunday as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out due to a knee injury, while fast bowler Avesh Khan was down with fever and couldn't feature. However, Akhtar said India need to decide who they want to play going forward between wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik and if the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Hooda are part of their future plans. “India should decide what should be their final XI. Who is your future – is it Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Deepak Hood or Ravi Bishnoi? Find you final XI at least first, because, this is confused selection from India and I don’t know why is there so much confusion,” said the former Pakistan pacer. Also Read: We'll not always have success with that approach, but we are okay with that: Rohit Sharma after Pakistan loss India and Pakistan can meet for the third time in the tournament if both teams manage to make it to the final. While Pakistan are well placed after beating India in their first Super Four game, India need to win their remaining two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to stand a chance.

'Had said Pakistan will ruthlessly trounce India': Shoaib Akhtar on Babar & Co's thrilling win in Asia Cup

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