England's Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he needs anxiety drugs to deal with his mental health issues after his father's death. Stokes' father passed away due to terminal cancer in December 2020 and the cricketer has since&nbsp;struggled to cope with the personal loss.

Stokes has been quite vocal about his mental health issues in the past and had also opted for a break from cricket last year to focus on his mental health. The England all-rounder revealed he suffered a series of panic attacks following his father's demise and had to take medication to deal with his anxiety.

"I never thought I would be on medication to help me for that kind of stuff. I am not embarrassed or ashamed to say it because I needed the help at the time," Stokes said in an Amazon documentary, set to release on Friday (August 26).

"But it's not done just because I'm back playing. I still speak to the doc, but not as regularly, and I'm still taking medication every day. It's an ongoing process," he added.

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Stokes also opened up on his break from cricket last year. The England all-rounder had announced he will be taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to 'prioritise mental health'. He returned to action during the Ashes 2021-22 against Australia Down under and was recently promoted as England's Test captain after Joe Root stepped down from his post.

Stokes said he had opted for the break as he was angry on the game which had started dictating when he can see his ailing father.&nbsp;"So I had a real thing with cricket at the time I took a break. I was really angry at the sport because it was dictating when I could see my dad," Stokes told The&nbsp;Telegraph.

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The England Test skipper debunked the notion that talking about mental health issues can make people look weak and said he would like to tell the world as much as he can about his struggles.

"I find sometimes people are a bit nervous to go into details about that kind of stuff with me. It's perceived you can't feel a certain way - that's a sign of weakness to show that you are not mentally feeling great," said Stokes.

"People think they can't ask people who have struggled. No. It's fine. I'll happily tell you as much as I possibly can," he added.

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he needs anxiety drugs to deal with his mental health issues after his father's death. Stokes' father passed away due to terminal cancer in December 2020 and the cricketer has since struggled to cope with the personal loss.

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he needs anxiety drugs to deal with his mental health issues after his father's death. Stokes' father passed away due to terminal cancer in December 2020 and the cricketer has since struggled to cope with the personal loss. Stokes has been quite vocal about his mental health issues in the past and had also opted for a break from cricket last year to focus on his mental health. The England all-rounder revealed he suffered a series of panic attacks following his father's demise and had to take medication to deal with his anxiety. "I never thought I would be on medication to help me for that kind of stuff. I am not embarrassed or ashamed to say it because I needed the help at the time," Stokes said in an Amazon documentary, set to release on Friday (August 26). "But it's not done just because I'm back playing. I still speak to the doc, but not as regularly, and I'm still taking medication every day. It's an ongoing process," he added. Also Read: India head coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Asia Cup 2022 Stokes also opened up on his break from cricket last year. The England all-rounder had announced he will be taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to 'prioritise mental health'. He returned to action during the Ashes 2021-22 against Australia Down under and was recently promoted as England's Test captain after Joe Root stepped down from his post. Stokes said he had opted for the break as he was angry on the game which had started dictating when he can see his ailing father. "So I had a real thing with cricket at the time I took a break. I was really angry at the sport because it was dictating when I could see my dad," Stokes told The Telegraph. Also Read: 'Virat Kohli is one of the greatest cricketers ever' - AB De Villliers lauds under-fire Indian star batter The England Test skipper debunked the notion that talking about mental health issues can make people look weak and said he would like to tell the world as much as he can about his struggles. "I find sometimes people are a bit nervous to go into details about that kind of stuff with me. It's perceived you can't feel a certain way - that's a sign of weakness to show that you are not mentally feeling great," said Stokes. "People think they can't ask people who have struggled. No. It's fine. I'll happily tell you as much as I possibly can," he added.

England Test skipper Ben Stokes reveals he needs anxiety drugs to deal with father's death

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously blanked Liverpool great Jammie Carragher after gatecrashing Sky Sports' pre-match show ahead of the kick-off against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday. Ronaldo was not named in United's starting XI by manager Erik Ten Hag but managed to steal the limelight&nbsp;after a clip of him&nbsp;brutally ignoring Carragher took social media by a storm.

Ronaldo was warming up ahead of Manchester United's much-awaited clash against Liverpool when the Portuguese icon came over to the touchline to meet Sky Sports' star-studded team. Carragher was present on the touchline alongside Gary Neville and Roy Keane with presenter David Jones asking them questions about the game.

Ronaldo first shook hands with former United captain Neville and had a few words with him before completely blanking Carragher, who has been quite vocal in his criticism of the Portuguese star over his recent actions. Ronaldo then went on to share an embrace with Keane and had a few words with him and walked off ignoring the Liverpool great.

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Carragher tried to shake hands with Ronaldo and had a 360-degree turn trying to have a word with one of the greatest players of all time. However, Ronaldo was certainly not interested and left the other three members of the panel in splits after snubbing Carragher. A clip of the incident soon went viral on social media with United fans taking a shot at Carragher.

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Presenter Jones couldn't help but take a dig at Carragher after Ronaldo's snub as he joked - "A nice conversation with you Jamie I thought." An embarassed Caragher admitted he was 'totally blanked' by the Manchester United star.

Ronaldo was benched by Erik Ten Hag in what was a big test for the Unted manager against Liverpool after back-to-back defeats in the first two games. Ten Hag opted for a front three of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Elanga to start the game and the move paid off as United went on to beat Liverpool 2-1 to bag their first win of the season.

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Sancho opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a brilliant finish before Rashford extended United's lead in the 53rd minute to make it 2-0. Liverpool pulled one back through Mohammed Salah in the 81st minute but left it too late as United secured a comfortable win at the end.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously blanked Liverpool great Jammie Carragher after gatecrashing Sky Sports' pre-match show ahead of the kick-off against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously blanked Liverpool great Jammie Carragher after gatecrashing Sky Sports' pre-match show ahead of the kick-off against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday. Ronaldo was not named in United's starting XI by manager Erik Ten Hag but managed to steal the limelight after a clip of him brutally ignoring Carragher took social media by a storm. Ronaldo was warming up ahead of Manchester United's much-awaited clash against Liverpool when the Portuguese icon came over to the touchline to meet Sky Sports' star-studded team. Carragher was present on the touchline alongside Gary Neville and Roy Keane with presenter David Jones asking them questions about the game. Ronaldo first shook hands with former United captain Neville and had a few words with him before completely blanking Carragher, who has been quite vocal in his criticism of the Portuguese star over his recent actions. Ronaldo then went on to share an embrace with Keane and had a few words with him and walked off ignoring the Liverpool great. Also Read: Sancho, Rashford score as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 to give Ten Hag lift off Carragher tried to shake hands with Ronaldo and had a 360-degree turn trying to have a word with one of the greatest players of all time. However, Ronaldo was certainly not interested and left the other three members of the panel in splits after snubbing Carragher. A clip of the incident soon went viral on social media with United fans taking a shot at Carragher. A Manchester United reunion for Cristiano Ronaldo, @GNev2 and Roy Keane Sorry @Carra23 pic.twitter.com/wRSpzJKMHi — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 22, 2022 × Presenter Jones couldn't help but take a dig at Carragher after Ronaldo's snub as he joked - "A nice conversation with you Jamie I thought." An embarassed Caragher admitted he was 'totally blanked' by the Manchester United star. Ronaldo was benched by Erik Ten Hag in what was a big test for the Unted manager against Liverpool after back-to-back defeats in the first two games. Ten Hag opted for a front three of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Elanga to start the game and the move paid off as United went on to beat Liverpool 2-1 to bag their first win of the season. Also Read: 'Greatest honour was to...' - Casemiro shares heartfelt speech on leaving Real Madrid for Manchester United Sancho opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a brilliant finish before Rashford extended United's lead in the 53rd minute to make it 2-0. Liverpool pulled one back through Mohammed Salah in the 81st minute but left it too late as United secured a comfortable win at the end.

Cristiano Ronaldo brutally ignores Jammie Carragher ahead of Liverpool clash, video goes viral - WATCH

Ellen White, England's all-time record women's goalscorer, on Monday, announced her retirement from football with immediate effect after a glittering 17-year career that culminated in last month's Euro 2022 triumph.

"Manchester City Football Club can confirm that Ellen White has retired from football," her club said in a statement.

"England's all-time women's record goalscorer, the legendary striker ends her playing career this summer on the highest of highs and having left an undeniable impact on the game as a whole," it added.

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The 33-year-old forward scored 52 times in 113 appearances for the Lionesses, while her club career also included stints at Arsenal, Chelsea, Notts County, Birmingham and Leeds.

She played an integral role in helping England women lift their first ever major trophy, scoring two goals during this summer's home-hosted tournament.

Ellen White, England's all-time record women's goalscorer, on Monday, announced her retirement from football with immediate effect after a glittering 17-year career that culminated in last month's Euro 2022 triumph.

Ellen White, England's all-time record women's goalscorer, on Monday, announced her retirement from football with immediate effect after a glittering 17-year career that culminated in last month's Euro 2022 triumph. "Manchester City Football Club can confirm that Ellen White has retired from football," her club said in a statement. "England's all-time women's record goalscorer, the legendary striker ends her playing career this summer on the highest of highs and having left an undeniable impact on the game as a whole," it added. Also Read: WATCH - Lionel Messi's magical assist helps Kylian Mbappe score fastest goal in Ligue 1 history The 33-year-old forward scored 52 times in 113 appearances for the Lionesses, while her club career also included stints at Arsenal, Chelsea, Notts County, Birmingham and Leeds. She played an integral role in helping England women lift their first ever major trophy, scoring two goals during this summer's home-hosted tournament.

England's top goalscorer Ellen White announces retirement after fairytale Euro 2022 triumph

Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday. United had started the weekend bottom of the Premier League, but moved above Liverpool on a massive night for their new Dutch manager.

Liverpool's expected title challenge is fading fast with Jurgen Klopp's men yet to win three games into the new season. United fans began the evening by marching on Old Trafford in protest at the decade of decline overseen by the club's owners, the Glazer family.

A social media movement encouraging supporters to boycott the game in the wake of an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Brentford last weekend failed to materialise. But even amid the jubilation of a first league win over Liverpool since 2018, chants of "we want Glazers out" persisted throughout the 90 minutes.

Ten Hag responded to the concession of four goals inside 35 minutes at Brentford by dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire among four changes.

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After becoming the first United manager in more than a century to lose his first two games, the former Ajax manager got the response he desired in an explosive opening half hour that rocked Liverpool back on their heels.

"We can talk about tactics but it is all about attitude," said Ten Hag.

Anthony Elanga should have opened the scoring when he curled off the base of the post after two passes from Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes carved Liverpool wide open. Defensive disorganisation has been a repeated failing of Liverpool's winless start to the season and they failed to learn their lesson for the opening goal on 16 minutes. 
A neat one-two between Elanga and Christian Eriksen opened up the Liverpool defence once more and when the ball was cut back to Sancho, he left James Milner on the floor before coolly slotting home.

Milner bounced back up to confront Virgil Van Dijk for his role in the goal as the Dutch defender sat off Sancho.

"The start of the game was exactly what everyone expected, what United fans expected, they were after us," said Klopp.

"They started slightly more aggressive than us. After the goal, they could more play the game they wanted."

Liverpool's reluctance to refresh Klopp's midfield options will face more scrutiny in the final days of the transfer window.

With Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita out injured, the 36-year-old Milner showed his age and Klopp had precious few options to turn to on the bench with new 75 million euro (£64 million, $77 million) striker Darwin Nunez serving the first of a three-match ban for being sent off on his home debut.

Liverpool's lack of energy in midfield was exposed for United's second goal as Jordan Henderson's poor touch presented possession to Anthony Martial and his perfect through ball set Rashford free to score his first goal since January.

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Restoring Rashford's confidence is one of the many tasks that still lie ahead for Ten Hag. But the England attacker looked more like his old self and only a fine save from Alisson low to his left denied Rashford his second and United's third.

"For me it is about my mentality," said Rashford. "When I am happy and feel happy I will play well, score goals and help the team."

United goalkeeper David de Gea's error opened the floodgates at Brentford but the Spaniard also played his part in a night of redemption with a point-blank save from Luis Diaz.

Mohamed Salah's header set up a grandstand finish 10 minutes from time, but United summoned a steel rarely seen in recent seasons to see out the closing stages and secure a much-needed boost for their new boss.

Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday. United had started the weekend bottom of the Premier League, but moved above Liverpool on a massive night for their new Dutch manager.

Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday. United had started the weekend bottom of the Premier League, but moved above Liverpool on a massive night for their new Dutch manager. Liverpool's expected title challenge is fading fast with Jurgen Klopp's men yet to win three games into the new season. United fans began the evening by marching on Old Trafford in protest at the decade of decline overseen by the club's owners, the Glazer family. A social media movement encouraging supporters to boycott the game in the wake of an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Brentford last weekend failed to materialise. But even amid the jubilation of a first league win over Liverpool since 2018, chants of "we want Glazers out" persisted throughout the 90 minutes. Ten Hag responded to the concession of four goals inside 35 minutes at Brentford by dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire among four changes. Also Read: WATCH - Lionel Messi's magical assist helps Kylian Mbappe score fastest goal in Ligue 1 history After becoming the first United manager in more than a century to lose his first two games, the former Ajax manager got the response he desired in an explosive opening half hour that rocked Liverpool back on their heels. "We can talk about tactics but it is all about attitude," said Ten Hag. Anthony Elanga should have opened the scoring when he curled off the base of the post after two passes from Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes carved Liverpool wide open. Defensive disorganisation has been a repeated failing of Liverpool's winless start to the season and they failed to learn their lesson for the opening goal on 16 minutes. A neat one-two between Elanga and Christian Eriksen opened up the Liverpool defence once more and when the ball was cut back to Sancho, he left James Milner on the floor before coolly slotting home. Milner bounced back up to confront Virgil Van Dijk for his role in the goal as the Dutch defender sat off Sancho. "The start of the game was exactly what everyone expected, what United fans expected, they were after us," said Klopp. "They started slightly more aggressive than us. After the goal, they could more play the game they wanted." Liverpool's reluctance to refresh Klopp's midfield options will face more scrutiny in the final days of the transfer window. With Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita out injured, the 36-year-old Milner showed his age and Klopp had precious few options to turn to on the bench with new 75 million euro (£64 million, $77 million) striker Darwin Nunez serving the first of a three-match ban for being sent off on his home debut. Liverpool's lack of energy in midfield was exposed for United's second goal as Jordan Henderson's poor touch presented possession to Anthony Martial and his perfect through ball set Rashford free to score his first goal since January. Also Read: 'Greatest honour was to...' - Casemiro shares heartfelt speech on leaving Real Madrid for Manchester United Restoring Rashford's confidence is one of the many tasks that still lie ahead for Ten Hag. But the England attacker looked more like his old self and only a fine save from Alisson low to his left denied Rashford his second and United's third. "For me it is about my mentality," said Rashford. "When I am happy and feel happy I will play well, score goals and help the team." United goalkeeper David de Gea's error opened the floodgates at Brentford but the Spaniard also played his part in a night of redemption with a point-blank save from Luis Diaz. Mohamed Salah's header set up a grandstand finish 10 minutes from time, but United summoned a steel rarely seen in recent seasons to see out the closing stages and secure a much-needed boost for their new boss.

Premier League: Sancho, Rashford score as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 to give Ten Hag lift off

The Pakistan Army is set to assist Qatar with security during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The Gulf nation will be hosting the football extravaganza for the first time ever and is expecting a huge influx of fans from around the globe.&nbsp;

The Qatari government had asked for Pakistani troops for assistance with security during the tournament and the Pakistan cabinet approved a draft agreement for the same on Monday. As per Reuters, Pakistan's information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed the draft agreement allowing Pakistan to provide troops to Qatar for the World Cup has been given a green signal.

Pakistan's military had floated the idea of getting an agreement signed between the two countries after the Qatari government sought assistance from the nation in managing the security at the FIFA World Cup. As per the cabinet summary accessed by Reuters, the agreement defines the obligations of the two parties, the number of Pakistani Army personnel needed and the specific specialisations.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first edition of the quadrennial to be hosted by a Gulf country. The World Cup will get underway on November 20 with the final scheduled to be played on December 18. The tournament will feature 32 teams who have been divided into a total of 8 groups of 4 each.

World Cup hosts Qatar are in Group A alongside Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands. The top two teams from each of the eight groups will progress to the Last 16 and 8 teams from there will make it to the quarter-finals. The winners of the quarter-finals will feature in the two semi-fina encounters before the summit clash on December 18.

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France are the defending champions having won the World Cup in 2018 and will enter the tournament once again as favourites. The likes of Brazil, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and England are among the major contenders to win the coveted trophy this year.

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The Pakistan Army is set to assist Qatar with security during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The Gulf nation will be hosting the football extravaganza for the first time ever and is expecting a huge influx of fans from around the globe.

The Pakistan Army is set to assist Qatar with security during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The Gulf nation will be hosting the football extravaganza for the first time ever and is expecting a huge influx of fans from around the globe. The Qatari government had asked for Pakistani troops for assistance with security during the tournament and the Pakistan cabinet approved a draft agreement for the same on Monday. As per Reuters, Pakistan's information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed the draft agreement allowing Pakistan to provide troops to Qatar for the World Cup has been given a green signal. Pakistan's military had floated the idea of getting an agreement signed between the two countries after the Qatari government sought assistance from the nation in managing the security at the FIFA World Cup. As per the cabinet summary accessed by Reuters, the agreement defines the obligations of the two parties, the number of Pakistani Army personnel needed and the specific specialisations. Also Read: Ronaldo brutally ignores Jammie Carragher ahead of Liverpool clash, video goes viral - WATCH The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first edition of the quadrennial to be hosted by a Gulf country. The World Cup will get underway on November 20 with the final scheduled to be played on December 18. The tournament will feature 32 teams who have been divided into a total of 8 groups of 4 each. World Cup hosts Qatar are in Group A alongside Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands. The top two teams from each of the eight groups will progress to the Last 16 and 8 teams from there will make it to the quarter-finals. The winners of the quarter-finals will feature in the two semi-fina encounters before the summit clash on December 18. Also Read: Golden Boot winners from last 5 editions of FIFA World Cup France are the defending champions having won the World Cup in 2018 and will enter the tournament once again as favourites. The likes of Brazil, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and England are among the major contenders to win the coveted trophy this year.

Pakistan Army to assist Qatar wth security during FIFA World Cup 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes opened up on his 'rivalry' with Virat Kohli and said they might have a go against each other on the field but remain good friends off it. Stokes and Kohli share a great mutual respect for each other and have been driving forces in their respective teams when it comes to Test cricket.

While there is no doubting Kohli's passion for Test cricket, Stokes has been instrumental in England's revival in the longest format. Stokes and Kohli are two of the best in the present era and have enjoyed some fierce duels against each other over the years.

The duo was involved in some heated exchanges when India locked horns with England in the one-off fifth Test in Birmingham earlier this year. However, when Stokes later announced his retirement from ODIs, Kohli was one of the first cricketers to send him a message and called him 'the most competitive bloke' he has played against.

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Sharing an insight into the bond he shares with the former India captain, Stokes said he and Kohli haven't come up against each other much but the duo know how to leave behind their animosity on the pitch and not let it affect their relationship off the field.

"To be honest, Virat and I don't really come across each other that much. We've played Test cricket against each other and in IPL. In the time that we have spent together, albeit very small, it's fine. When you're out on the field, it's me against the opposition or it's me against an individual. You've got to separate the two - the on-field competition and off it.

"It's not a case of where we are little children and when if we do have a bit of a go at each other on the field, as soon as we are off it, it's just back to two individuals who are in the same room together, and it's fine," Stokes told Hindustan Times.

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The England all-rounder then went on to compare his rivalry with Kohli to that of tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, who remain good friends off the field despite sharing an intense rivalry on the court. Djokovic and Kyrgios had agreed to have dinner together after the final of Wimbledon 2022 where the Serbian ace defeated the Aussie to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

"Look, sport produces amazing contests not only between teams but you also have those battles and contests between individuals. But at the end of the day, there is always respect between oppositions, between individuals, and it's just in our sports," said Stokes.

"Just an example - you look at Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. They have obviously had a huge rivalry but still at the end of the day, there is always that respect there between the two professional athletes. That's the same for us and through sports.

You are always going to have a battle and trying your hardest to win a game. But when it comes to the end of it, there is always that respect and that's what great about sport. One sportsman respects the other," he explained. 
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England Test captain Ben Stokes opened up on his 'rivalry' with Virat Kohli and said they might have a go against each other on the field but remain good friends off it.

England Test captain Ben Stokes opened up on his 'rivalry' with Virat Kohli and said they might have a go against each other on the field but remain good friends off it. Stokes and Kohli share a great mutual respect for each other and have been driving forces in their respective teams when it comes to Test cricket. While there is no doubting Kohli's passion for Test cricket, Stokes has been instrumental in England's revival in the longest format. Stokes and Kohli are two of the best in the present era and have enjoyed some fierce duels against each other over the years. The duo was involved in some heated exchanges when India locked horns with England in the one-off fifth Test in Birmingham earlier this year. However, when Stokes later announced his retirement from ODIs, Kohli was one of the first cricketers to send him a message and called him 'the most competitive bloke' he has played against. Also Read: Mouths will be shut if Virat Kohli gets a fifty in 1st game against Pakistan at Asia Cup: Ravi Shastri Sharing an insight into the bond he shares with the former India captain, Stokes said he and Kohli haven't come up against each other much but the duo know how to leave behind their animosity on the pitch and not let it affect their relationship off the field. "To be honest, Virat and I don't really come across each other that much. We've played Test cricket against each other and in IPL. In the time that we have spent together, albeit very small, it's fine. When you're out on the field, it's me against the opposition or it's me against an individual. You've got to separate the two - the on-field competition and off it. "It's not a case of where we are little children and when if we do have a bit of a go at each other on the field, as soon as we are off it, it's just back to two individuals who are in the same room together, and it's fine," Stokes told Hindustan Times. Also Read: 'It is a joke' - Ben Stokes comes hard at rigorous international schedule after ODI retirement The England all-rounder then went on to compare his rivalry with Kohli to that of tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, who remain good friends off the field despite sharing an intense rivalry on the court. Djokovic and Kyrgios had agreed to have dinner together after the final of Wimbledon 2022 where the Serbian ace defeated the Aussie to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title. "Look, sport produces amazing contests not only between teams but you also have those battles and contests between individuals. But at the end of the day, there is always respect between oppositions, between individuals, and it's just in our sports," said Stokes. "Just an example - you look at Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. They have obviously had a huge rivalry but still at the end of the day, there is always that respect there between the two professional athletes. That's the same for us and through sports. You are always going to have a battle and trying your hardest to win a game. But when it comes to the end of it, there is always that respect and that's what great about sport. One sportsman respects the other," he explained.

You look at Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios: Ben Stokes opens up on his rivalry with Virat Kohli

"I just don't understand it," golf legend Tiger Woods had said on the format of the breakaway LIV Golf Series while tearing into the players who turned their back on the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed rival league. Woods has since been quite vocal on why he is completely against the idea of nurturing a breakaway league while reaffirming his commitment to the PGA Tour.

LIV Golf is funded by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. The breakaway league claims it has huge ambitions and the major objective remains to improve professional golf. However, it has been widely criticised by several professional golfers and human rights groups who are opposed to Saudi Arabia's history of oppression and violence.

Woods, one of the icons of the game, seems to have assumed a leadership role in leading PGA Tour's fight against LIV Golf Series. Woods had recently attended a meeting with some of the top golfers from the PGA Tour to discuss the strategy to combat the threat of the breakaway series.

Woods jetted off from his home in Florida last week to Philadelphia where he along with Rickie Fowler met the big names of the PGA Tour, including the likes of Justin Thomas, Rory Mcilroy and others. Details of the meeting have since surfaced and Woods' efforts in saving the PGA Tour's grace in the wake of the huge battle have impressed many, who believe the American legend&nbsp;has gained the status of the Tour's virtual commissioner.

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PGA Tour commissioner&nbsp;Jay Monahan and other administrators were not part of the meeting which was reportedly a hush-hush affair. Woods met with at least 15 players during the meeting and the option of a tour within a tour with 18 not-cut tournaments featuring top 60 players with a no-cut format was discussed.

The idea of sitting at the table with LIV Golf was also reportedly debated during the meeting along with the proposal of a shake-up of the PGA Tour's financial model. There have been suggestions to rescind the Tour's non-profit model which can bring in significant investments allowing them to compete with the riches of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League.

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Tiger Woods rejected a big money&nbsp;offer from LIV Golf to support PGA Tour:

15-time major winner Woods was offered around 700-800 million dollars by the Saudi-backed LIV League but the golf&nbsp;legend rejected any advances to remain committed to the PGA Tour. Former professional golfer and the&nbsp;LIV Golf commissioner, Greg Norman had confirmed Woods was presented with an exorbitant offer but he denied it.

Despite Woods' leadership and influence, PGA Tour has already lost some of its big names as the golfers found it difficult to resist the riches of the rival Saudi-backed league. Woods, however, remains focused on ensuring those who haven't yet committed to the LIV Golf League are not in two minds about continuing with the PGA Tour.

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"I just don't understand it," golf legend Tiger Woods had said on the format of the breakaway LIV Golf Series while tearing into the players who turned their back on the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed rival league.

"I just don't understand it," golf legend Tiger Woods had said on the format of the breakaway LIV Golf Series while tearing into the players who turned their back on the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed rival league. Woods has since been quite vocal on why he is completely against the idea of nurturing a breakaway league while reaffirming his commitment to the PGA Tour. LIV Golf is funded by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. The breakaway league claims it has huge ambitions and the major objective remains to improve professional golf. However, it has been widely criticised by several professional golfers and human rights groups who are opposed to Saudi Arabia's history of oppression and violence. Woods, one of the icons of the game, seems to have assumed a leadership role in leading PGA Tour's fight against LIV Golf Series. Woods had recently attended a meeting with some of the top golfers from the PGA Tour to discuss the strategy to combat the threat of the breakaway series. Woods jetted off from his home in Florida last week to Philadelphia where he along with Rickie Fowler met the big names of the PGA Tour, including the likes of Justin Thomas, Rory Mcilroy and others. Details of the meeting have since surfaced and Woods' efforts in saving the PGA Tour's grace in the wake of the huge battle have impressed many, who believe the American legend has gained the status of the Tour's virtual commissioner. Also Read: Ronaldo brutally ignores Jammie Carragher ahead of Liverpool clash, video goes viral - WATCH PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and other administrators were not part of the meeting which was reportedly a hush-hush affair. Woods met with at least 15 players during the meeting and the option of a tour within a tour with 18 not-cut tournaments featuring top 60 players with a no-cut format was discussed. The idea of sitting at the table with LIV Golf was also reportedly debated during the meeting along with the proposal of a shake-up of the PGA Tour's financial model. There have been suggestions to rescind the Tour's non-profit model which can bring in significant investments allowing them to compete with the riches of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League. Also Read: Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt files for trademark to protect his iconic victory pose Tiger Woods rejected a big money offer from LIV Golf to support PGA Tour: 15-time major winner Woods was offered around 700-800 million dollars by the Saudi-backed LIV League but the golf legend rejected any advances to remain committed to the PGA Tour. Former professional golfer and the LIV Golf commissioner, Greg Norman had confirmed Woods was presented with an exorbitant offer but he denied it. Despite Woods' leadership and influence, PGA Tour has already lost some of its big names as the golfers found it difficult to resist the riches of the rival Saudi-backed league. Woods, however, remains focused on ensuring those who haven't yet committed to the LIV Golf League are not in two minds about continuing with the PGA Tour. ×

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London Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal kicked-off her BWF World Championships campaign with a straight-game win over Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi here on Tuesday.

Saina, took 38 minutes to dispatch Ngan Yi 21-19 21-9 in the opening round.

The 32-year-old, who has a silver and bronze from the Worlds, thus moved into the pre-quarterfinals as her second-round opponent, Nozomi Okuhara pulled out of the tournament due to an injury, giving the Indian a bye.

The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also made a winning start.

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The Indian duo hardly broke a sweat as they inflicted a 21-11 21-13 defeat on Malaysians Yeen Yuan Low and Valeree Siow.

However, it was the end of the road for the mixed doubles pair of Venkat Gaurav Prasd and Juhi Dewangan as they went down 10-21 21-23 to Gregory Mairs and Jenny Moore of England. 
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London Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal kicked-off her BWF World Championships campaign with a straight-game win over Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi here on Tuesday.

London Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal kicked-off her BWF World Championships campaign with a straight-game win over Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi here on Tuesday. Saina, took 38 minutes to dispatch Ngan Yi 21-19 21-9 in the opening round. The 32-year-old, who has a silver and bronze from the Worlds, thus moved into the pre-quarterfinals as her second-round opponent, Nozomi Okuhara pulled out of the tournament due to an injury, giving the Indian a bye. The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also made a winning start. Also Read: Indian star Kidambi Srikanth defeats Nhat Nguyen, enters Round of 32 at BWF Worlds The Indian duo hardly broke a sweat as they inflicted a 21-11 21-13 defeat on Malaysians Yeen Yuan Low and Valeree Siow. However, it was the end of the road for the mixed doubles pair of Venkat Gaurav Prasd and Juhi Dewangan as they went down 10-21 21-23 to Gregory Mairs and Jenny Moore of England.

BWF World Championships 2022: Saina Nehwal defeats Cheung Ngan Yi to advance to pre-quarters

Track legend Usain Bolt has moved to trademark his signature victory pose in the US. The legendary sprinter, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, is reportedly looking to start a new clothing and accessories brand under the iconic logo. Bolt wants to protect the logo showcasing his signature victory pose and has already submitted an application for the same.

Bolt, who won several laurels throughout his legendary career, made his victory pose popular by pulling it off after his exploits on the track. The retired Jamaican sprinter used to celebrate by leaning back and gesturing toward the sky, also known as two-hand lightning slaute.

He is the fastest man in history and continues to hold the world records for 100m and 200m sprints. He had set a 100m word record by covering the distance in just 9.58 seconds in 2009 and has held the record ever since. Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medallist and also holds the record for winning 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics.

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Bolt applied for the trademark of his signature victory pose at the US Patent and Trademark Office on Aug 17. The trademark for the logo has been filed in connection with its usage on products including shoes, sunglasses, jewellery and purses among others.

Prominent athletes use the trademark to protect their rights and ensure their name and likeliness are not misused by brands. Basketball legend Michael Jordan, whose famous 'Jumpman' logo features on Nike's Air Jordan wing, is a perfect example of how athletes can make profitable and sustainable brands using their names and iconic poses.

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Bolt, the fastest man on the earth, had first made his victory pose famous after his exploits at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where he won gold medals in both 100m and 200m. As per a&nbsp;Washington-based trademark lawyer, Boult's logo can be licensed or used by the Jamaican legend himself for his own brand.

“The list is relatively extensive. The logo could be licensed or he could make those products himself,"&nbsp;Josh Gerben, a Washington-based trademark lawyer, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

Track legend Usain Bolt has moved to trademark his signature victory pose in the US. The legendary sprinter, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, is reportedly looking to start a new clothing and accessories brand under the iconic logo.

Track legend Usain Bolt has moved to trademark his signature victory pose in the US. The legendary sprinter, who is regarded as one of the greatest of all time, is reportedly looking to start a new clothing and accessories brand under the iconic logo. Bolt wants to protect the logo showcasing his signature victory pose and has already submitted an application for the same. Bolt, who won several laurels throughout his legendary career, made his victory pose popular by pulling it off after his exploits on the track. The retired Jamaican sprinter used to celebrate by leaning back and gesturing toward the sky, also known as two-hand lightning slaute. He is the fastest man in history and continues to hold the world records for 100m and 200m sprints. He had set a 100m word record by covering the distance in just 9.58 seconds in 2009 and has held the record ever since. Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medallist and also holds the record for winning 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo brutally ignores Jammie Carragher ahead of Liverpool clash, video goes viral - WATCH Bolt applied for the trademark of his signature victory pose at the US Patent and Trademark Office on Aug 17. The trademark for the logo has been filed in connection with its usage on products including shoes, sunglasses, jewellery and purses among others. Prominent athletes use the trademark to protect their rights and ensure their name and likeliness are not misused by brands. Basketball legend Michael Jordan, whose famous 'Jumpman' logo features on Nike's Air Jordan wing, is a perfect example of how athletes can make profitable and sustainable brands using their names and iconic poses. Also Read: England Test skipper Ben Stokes reveals he needs anxiety drugs to deal with father's death Bolt, the fastest man on the earth, had first made his victory pose famous after his exploits at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where he won gold medals in both 100m and 200m. As per a Washington-based trademark lawyer, Boult's logo can be licensed or used by the Jamaican legend himself for his own brand. “The list is relatively extensive. The logo could be licensed or he could make those products himself," Josh Gerben, a Washington-based trademark lawyer, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt files for trademark to protect his iconic victory pose

Eccentric former NBA star Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia in an effort to seek the release of imprisoned WNBA player Brittney Griner, NBC News reported on Sunday.

The network quoted Rodman as saying that he was hoping to fly to Russia this week in an attempt to help basketball superstar Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in jail by a Moscow court earlier this month on a drug charge.

"I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl," Rodman told NBC. "I'm trying to go this week."

No further details were provided by Rodman, who was speaking at a restaurant in Washington where he was attending a sports apparel convention, according to NBC.

A senior official for US President Joe Biden's administration said in a statement to AFP, "it is public information that the Administration has made a significant offer to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts."

Rodman, 61, a five-time former NBA champion, has a record of unorthodox forays into geopolitics.

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He has formed a relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un over the past decade, and has made several trips to the reclusive state. He traveled to Singapore in 2018 when Kim famously met former US President Donald Trump.

Rodman has also spoken approvingly of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past. In 2014 he described Putin as "actually cool" after meeting the Russian leader in Moscow.

Two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist and Women's NBA champion Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for possessing vape cartridges with a small amount of cannabis oil.

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The 31-year-old, who was in Russia to play for the professional Yekaterinburg team during her off-season from the Phoenix Mercury, was charged with smuggling narcotics and was sentenced to nine years in a penal colony in early August.

Griner pleaded guilty to the charges, but said she did not intend to use the banned substance in Russia.

Since her arrest, Moscow and Washington have been in talks about a potential prisoner exchange, despite soaring tensions over Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.

Eccentric former NBA star Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia in an effort to seek the release of imprisoned WNBA player Brittney Griner, NBC News reported on Sunday.

Eccentric former NBA star Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia in an effort to seek the release of imprisoned WNBA player Brittney Griner, NBC News reported on Sunday. The network quoted Rodman as saying that he was hoping to fly to Russia this week in an attempt to help basketball superstar Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in jail by a Moscow court earlier this month on a drug charge. "I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl," Rodman told NBC. "I'm trying to go this week." No further details were provided by Rodman, who was speaking at a restaurant in Washington where he was attending a sports apparel convention, according to NBC. A senior official for US President Joe Biden's administration said in a statement to AFP, "it is public information that the Administration has made a significant offer to the Russians and anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts." Rodman, 61, a five-time former NBA champion, has a record of unorthodox forays into geopolitics. Also Read: Brittney Griner convicted: A day after verdict, Russia ready to discuss swap with US He has formed a relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un over the past decade, and has made several trips to the reclusive state. He traveled to Singapore in 2018 when Kim famously met former US President Donald Trump. Rodman has also spoken approvingly of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past. In 2014 he described Putin as "actually cool" after meeting the Russian leader in Moscow. Two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist and Women's NBA champion Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for possessing vape cartridges with a small amount of cannabis oil. Also Read: Brittney Griner guilty of deliberate drug smuggling: How it panned out for two-time Olympic gold medallist The 31-year-old, who was in Russia to play for the professional Yekaterinburg team during her off-season from the Phoenix Mercury, was charged with smuggling narcotics and was sentenced to nine years in a penal colony in early August. Griner pleaded guilty to the charges, but said she did not intend to use the banned substance in Russia. Since her arrest, Moscow and Washington have been in talks about a potential prisoner exchange, despite soaring tensions over Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman planning Russia trip to seek release of jailed Brittney Griner - Report

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was recently asked by a fan to come out of retirement after pacer Shaheen Shah Aridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury. Shaheen sustained a knee injury during Pakistan's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle last month and has been advised 4-6 weeks rest and will not be seen in action in the premier tournament.

Shaheen's absence from Asia Cup 2022 has dealt a huge blow to Pakistan's chances in the tournament and has become a major taking point in the Pakistan cricket fraternity. Recently, during an interactive session on Twitter, a fan urged former Pakistan captain Afridi to come out of retirement to replace injured Shaheen.

Afridi, who is one of the greatest all-rounders to have played for Pakistan, came up with a hilarious response. Afridi revealed he had suggested Shaheen not to dive while fielding as he is a fast bowler but the fast bowler ditched his advice.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/irfan-pathan-takes-a-sly-dig-at-waqar-younis-after-his-relief-for-india-tweet-on-shaheen-afridis-injury-508886">Irfan Pathan takes a sly dig at Waqar Younis after his 'relief for India' tweet on Shaheen Afridi's injury</a>

"Mene us ko pehle b mana Kia tha k dive mat maray, injury hosakti hai, ap fast bowler ho. Lekin bad me mene realise Kia k wo b Afridi hi hai (I had advised him not to dive as he can pick up an injury and he is a fast bowler. But I realised later that he is also Afridi)," Afridi wrote in a tweet responding to the user, who asked him to come out of retirement.

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Shaheen has been Pakistan's most consistent performer with the ball across all three formats over the last few years. The right-arm pacer had wreaked havoc against India with the new ball in the last meeting between the arch-rivals at the T20 World Cup 2021 where he picked up a three-wicket haul to set up Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win.

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However, Afridi won't be in action this time around when Pakistan open their campaign against India in the Asia Cup 2022. The arch-rivals are set to lock horns in a much-awaited clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28. In Afridi's absence, the onus will be on the likes of&nbsp;Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and&nbsp;Shahnawaz Dahani among others to lead Pakistan's pace attack at Asia Cup 2022.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was recently asked by a fan to come out of retirement after pacer Shaheen Shah Aridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was recently asked by a fan to come out of retirement after pacer Shaheen Shah Aridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury. Shaheen sustained a knee injury during Pakistan's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle last month and has been advised 4-6 weeks rest and will not be seen in action in the premier tournament. Shaheen's absence from Asia Cup 2022 has dealt a huge blow to Pakistan's chances in the tournament and has become a major taking point in the Pakistan cricket fraternity. Recently, during an interactive session on Twitter, a fan urged former Pakistan captain Afridi to come out of retirement to replace injured Shaheen. Afridi, who is one of the greatest all-rounders to have played for Pakistan, came up with a hilarious response. Afridi revealed he had suggested Shaheen not to dive while fielding as he is a fast bowler but the fast bowler ditched his advice. Also Read: Irfan Pathan takes a sly dig at Waqar Younis after his 'relief for India' tweet on Shaheen Afridi's injury "Mene us ko pehle b mana Kia tha k dive mat maray, injury hosakti hai, ap fast bowler ho. Lekin bad me mene realise Kia k wo b Afridi hi hai (I had advised him not to dive as he can pick up an injury and he is a fast bowler. But I realised later that he is also Afridi)," Afridi wrote in a tweet responding to the user, who asked him to come out of retirement. Mene us ko pehle b mana Kia tha k dive mat maray, injury hosakti hai, ap fast bowler ho. Lekin bad me mene realise Kia k wo b Afridi hi hai — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 21, 2022 × Shaheen has been Pakistan's most consistent performer with the ball across all three formats over the last few years. The right-arm pacer had wreaked havoc against India with the new ball in the last meeting between the arch-rivals at the T20 World Cup 2021 where he picked up a three-wicket haul to set up Pakistan's thumping 10-wicket win. Also Read: Not Babar or Smith! Shane Watson picks Team India star as the best Test batsman in the world However, Afridi won't be in action this time around when Pakistan open their campaign against India in the Asia Cup 2022. The arch-rivals are set to lock horns in a much-awaited clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28. In Afridi's absence, the onus will be on the likes of Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shahnawaz Dahani among others to lead Pakistan's pace attack at Asia Cup 2022.

Shahid Afridi responds as fan asks him to come out of retirement to replace injured Shaheen in Asia Cup 2022

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday.

However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year-old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.

"I've been playing badly all day, but now I'm getting the results I deserve... It's never good to lose, but this is as good a time as any!," Carlsen said after the match.

Alireza Firouzja, another highly-rated teen and a prodigy, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for third place as he had lost the clash against Praggnanandhaa earlier. The first two games of the Carlsen-Praggnanandhaa match were drawn before the world No.1 went ahead by clinching the third.

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In a surprise turn of events, the Indian won the fourth game to push the match into the tie-breaks. He shocked the Norwegian by winning both the games in the tie-break. Praggnanandhaa has been in splendid form this year and had previously beaten the world champion twice in online events.

He also played a crucial role in the India 'B' team claiming a bronze medal in the 44th chess Olympiad in Chennai recently.

"I think it could have done better the last few days but I think overall 2nd is good," Praggnanandhaa said after the game against Carlsen.

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Praggnanandhaa started his campaign with victory over world No.4 Firouzja and also scored wins over Anish Giri and Levon Aronian.

"Fantastic finish towards the end! @rpragchess won in blitz tiebreak against Magnus #FTXCryptoCup ! Great defensive skills at crucial junctures, some good opening preparations, some bad decisions, overall very satisfying," his coach R B Ramesh tweeted.

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In other matches in the final round, Firouzja beat Aronian 2.5-1.5, Quang Liem Le (China) beat Hans Niemann, while Jan-Krzystof of Poland thrashed Anish Giri 2.5-0.5.

The eight-player all-play-all tournament was the American finale of the Champions Chess Tour. Each match was played over four rapid games, with blitz tiebreaks in case of a 2-2 draw.

Final placings: 1. Magnus Carlsen 16 match points, 2. R Praggnanandhaa 15, 3. Alireza Firouzja 15, 4. Liem Le 12, 5. Jan-Krzystof Duda 11, 6. Levon Aronian 8, 7. Anish Giri, 8. Hans Niemann 0.

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday.

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday. However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year-old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15. "I've been playing badly all day, but now I'm getting the results I deserve... It's never good to lose, but this is as good a time as any!," Carlsen said after the match. Alireza Firouzja, another highly-rated teen and a prodigy, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for third place as he had lost the clash against Praggnanandhaa earlier. The first two games of the Carlsen-Praggnanandhaa match were drawn before the world No.1 went ahead by clinching the third. Also Read: Dommaraju Gukesh to R Praggnanandhaa: India's excellent depth comes to fore at Chennai Chess Olympiad In a surprise turn of events, the Indian won the fourth game to push the match into the tie-breaks. He shocked the Norwegian by winning both the games in the tie-break. Praggnanandhaa has been in splendid form this year and had previously beaten the world champion twice in online events. He also played a crucial role in the India 'B' team claiming a bronze medal in the 44th chess Olympiad in Chennai recently. "I think it could have done better the last few days but I think overall 2nd is good," Praggnanandhaa said after the game against Carlsen. Take a good look at that young, but intense face. If Chess is a Game of Thrones then there may be a new occupier of the throne soon… (And we should all learn how to spell his name correctly!) https://t.co/lLKWyO8XBm — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 22, 2022 × Praggnanandhaa started his campaign with victory over world No.4 Firouzja and also scored wins over Anish Giri and Levon Aronian. "Fantastic finish towards the end! @rpragchess won in blitz tiebreak against Magnus #FTXCryptoCup ! Great defensive skills at crucial junctures, some good opening preparations, some bad decisions, overall very satisfying," his coach R B Ramesh tweeted. Also Read: Chess Olympiad - India B team wins bronze in Open section; India A women also finish 3rd In other matches in the final round, Firouzja beat Aronian 2.5-1.5, Quang Liem Le (China) beat Hans Niemann, while Jan-Krzystof of Poland thrashed Anish Giri 2.5-0.5. The eight-player all-play-all tournament was the American finale of the Champions Chess Tour. Each match was played over four rapid games, with blitz tiebreaks in case of a 2-2 draw. Final placings: 1. Magnus Carlsen 16 match points, 2. R Praggnanandhaa 15, 3. Alireza Firouzja 15, 4. Liem Le 12, 5. Jan-Krzystof Duda 11, 6. Levon Aronian 8, 7. Anish Giri, 8. Hans Niemann 0.

R Praggnanandhaa beats World no.1 Magnus Carlsen again but loses top prize in FTX Crypto Cup

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