The shocking news of South African umpire Rudi Koertzen's tragic demise left the cricket fraternity mourning on Tuesday (August 09). Koertzen was one of the respected umpires in the game and stood in a total of 331 international matches in his umpiring career. He passed away on Tuesday after a car accident near Riversdale in South Africa's Cape Town.

The 73-year-old was reportedly on his way back home after enjoying a golf weekend with some of his friends when his car met with an accident. Several former cricketers took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late umpire, who is among the only three umpires to have officiated in over 100 Test matches alongside Pakistan's Aleem Dar and West Indies'&nbsp;Steve Bucknor.

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag also took to Twitter to pay homage to the late umpire and shared an interesting anecdote about him. Shewag revealed Koertzen used to enjoy watching him bat and would often scold the former India batter for playing a rash shot while he was umpiring.

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"Vale Rudi Koertzen ! Om Shanti. Condolences to his family. Had a great relation with him. Whenever I used to play a rash shot, he used to scold me saying, “Play sensibly, I want to watch your batting”. One he wanted to buy a particular brand of cricket pads for his son (cont)," Sehwag wrote in a tweet.

"And enquired about it from me. I gifted him and he was so grateful . A gentleman and a very wonderful person. Will miss you Rudi. Om Shanti," he added in another.

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Vale Rudi Koertzen ! Om Shanti. Condolences to his family. 
 
Had a great relation with him. Whenever I used to play a rash shot, he used to scold me saying, “Play sensibly, I want to watch your batting”. 
 
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Sehwag was known for his aggressive and swashbuckling batting style during his playing days and would often go after the bowlers from the word go. The former India opener played some brilliant attacking knocks for Team India throughout his career and remained a nightmare for the opposition bowlers.

Koertzen's son revealed his father went for a golf tournament with friends and was expected to return on Monday. However, they decided to stay one and play another round of golf and delayed their return. On his way back home, Koertzen's car met with an accident and he passed away.

“He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf," Rudi Koertzen Jr. told Algoa FM News.

The shocking news of South African umpire Rudi Koertzen's tragic demise left the cricket fraternity mourning on Tuesday (August 09). Koertzen was one of the respected umpires in the game and stood in a total of 331 international matches in his umpiring career.

The shocking news of South African umpire Rudi Koertzen's tragic demise left the cricket fraternity mourning on Tuesday (August 09). Koertzen was one of the respected umpires in the game and stood in a total of 331 international matches in his umpiring career. He passed away on Tuesday after a car accident near Riversdale in South Africa's Cape Town. The 73-year-old was reportedly on his way back home after enjoying a golf weekend with some of his friends when his car met with an accident. Several former cricketers took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late umpire, who is among the only three umpires to have officiated in over 100 Test matches alongside Pakistan's Aleem Dar and West Indies' Steve Bucknor. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag also took to Twitter to pay homage to the late umpire and shared an interesting anecdote about him. Shewag revealed Koertzen used to enjoy watching him bat and would often scold the former India batter for playing a rash shot while he was umpiring. Also Read: Throwback! When MS Dhoni walked into press conference with entire team to leave reporters stunned "Vale Rudi Koertzen ! Om Shanti. Condolences to his family. Had a great relation with him. Whenever I used to play a rash shot, he used to scold me saying, “Play sensibly, I want to watch your batting”. One he wanted to buy a particular brand of cricket pads for his son (cont)," Sehwag wrote in a tweet. "And enquired about it from me. I gifted him and he was so grateful . A gentleman and a very wonderful person. Will miss you Rudi. Om Shanti," he added in another. Vale Rudi Koertzen ! Om Shanti. Condolences to his family. Had a great relation with him. Whenever I used to play a rash shot, he used to scold me saying, “Play sensibly, I want to watch your batting”. One he wanted to buy a particular brand of cricket pads for his son (cont) pic.twitter.com/CSxtjGmKE9 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 9, 2022 × And enquired about it from me. I gifted him and he was so grateful . A gentleman and a very wonderful person. Will miss you Rudi. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/gdSHGOoYg8 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 9, 2022 × Also Read: 'We are so proud of you': Virat Kohli lauds Indian contingent after stellar show at CWG 2022 Sehwag was known for his aggressive and swashbuckling batting style during his playing days and would often go after the bowlers from the word go. The former India opener played some brilliant attacking knocks for Team India throughout his career and remained a nightmare for the opposition bowlers. Koertzen's son revealed his father went for a golf tournament with friends and was expected to return on Monday. However, they decided to stay one and play another round of golf and delayed their return. On his way back home, Koertzen's car met with an accident and he passed away. “He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf," Rudi Koertzen Jr. told Algoa FM News.

'Play sensibly': Virender Sehwag pays tribute to Rudi Koertzen, reveals late umpire used to scold him

Lionel Messi can make a sensational return to FC Barcelona next summer as the Spanish club has reportedly already started negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over re-signing the Argentine legend. Messi left his boyhood club Barcelona last year after the Catalan giants failed to renew his contract due to financial constraints and La Liga rules.

However,&nbsp;Barcelona are now keen on reuniting with their former superstar and have also started discussions with Messi's representatives over a move back to the club in 2023. The news was reported by Catalunya Radio on Sunday after Barcelona beat Mexican side Pumas UNAM 6-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy.

As per Catalunya Radio's El Club de la Mitjanit programme, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has begun discussions with Messi's entourage about a possible return to Barcelona next year. Messi currently has a two-year contract at PSG which will expire next summer making him a free agent. The Argentine, however, has an option to extend his deal to another season at the French club.

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However, Messi is reportedly keen on returning to Barcelona where he rose to fame after graduating from the club's famed La Masia academy. Messi, who is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, spent 17 seasons at Barcelona winning numerous trophies and a staggering 7 Ballon d'Ors before leaving the club last summer.

Messi won ten La Liga titles, four Champions League titles, three UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA Club World Cup titles with FC Barcelona before leaving the club last summer. Messi is arguably one of the greatest to have played for the club and it remains to be seen if he will be able to make his dream return to club next summer.

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The rumours of Messi's return to Barcelona had sparked up earlier this summer after FC Barcelona president Laporta said he owes a return to the Argentinian, who was let go by the club last year due to their poor financial situation. Laporta had said Messi's chapter at Barcelona is not over yet.

“I did what I had to do in order to put the institution above the best player in history. I've known Messi since he was a kid, I love Leo. I feel a moral debt to the best player in history. I'll do my best to make sure Messi has the best ending of his career with Barcelona," Laporta had said.

“I would like to do it. It will not be easy but I think that with the correct strategy we could do it. We will do our best to have Messi ending his career with Barcelona," he added.

Lionel Messi can make a sensational return to FC Barcelona next summer as the Spanish club has reportedly already started negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over re-signing the Argentine legend.

Lionel Messi can make a sensational return to FC Barcelona next summer as the Spanish club has reportedly already started negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over re-signing the Argentine legend. Messi left his boyhood club Barcelona last year after the Catalan giants failed to renew his contract due to financial constraints and La Liga rules. However, Barcelona are now keen on reuniting with their former superstar and have also started discussions with Messi's representatives over a move back to the club in 2023. The news was reported by Catalunya Radio on Sunday after Barcelona beat Mexican side Pumas UNAM 6-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy. As per Catalunya Radio's El Club de la Mitjanit programme, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has begun discussions with Messi's entourage about a possible return to Barcelona next year. Messi currently has a two-year contract at PSG which will expire next summer making him a free agent. The Argentine, however, has an option to extend his deal to another season at the French club. Also Read: Five strikers Manchester United can sign this window if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves However, Messi is reportedly keen on returning to Barcelona where he rose to fame after graduating from the club's famed La Masia academy. Messi, who is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, spent 17 seasons at Barcelona winning numerous trophies and a staggering 7 Ballon d'Ors before leaving the club last summer. Messi won ten La Liga titles, four Champions League titles, three UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA Club World Cup titles with FC Barcelona before leaving the club last summer. Messi is arguably one of the greatest to have played for the club and it remains to be seen if he will be able to make his dream return to club next summer. Also Read: Erik Ten Hag era at Manchester United begins with a shambolic defeat against Brighton in Premier League The rumours of Messi's return to Barcelona had sparked up earlier this summer after FC Barcelona president Laporta said he owes a return to the Argentinian, who was let go by the club last year due to their poor financial situation. Laporta had said Messi's chapter at Barcelona is not over yet. “I did what I had to do in order to put the institution above the best player in history. I've known Messi since he was a kid, I love Leo. I feel a moral debt to the best player in history. I'll do my best to make sure Messi has the best ending of his career with Barcelona," Laporta had said. “I would like to do it. It will not be easy but I think that with the correct strategy we could do it. We will do our best to have Messi ending his career with Barcelona," he added.

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Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal achieved a unique feat at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as he clinched more gold medals at the showpiece event than 56 countries. The veteran Indian paddler has been one of the most successful Indian athletes in the history of the Games and continued his purple patch in the recently-concluded edition in Birmingham.

Sharath Kamal won three gold medals and a silver medal for India at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2022. He won gold medals in the men's team, mixed doubles and men's singles events in table tennis while clinching a silver medal in the men's doubles category at the Birmingham Games.

Interestingly, Sharath Kamal's tally of three gold medals puts him above as many as 56 countries that took part in the Games this year. A total of 72 nations were part of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham out of which only 16 countries managed to win three or more gold medals at the multi-sporting event that concluded on Monday.

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If all four of his medals are taken into account, Sharath Kamal would finish at the 16th spot in the CWG 2022 medal tally behind Uganda, who won three gold medals and two bronze at the Games. The table tennis great has won a total of 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games in his career so far.

The 40-year-old is the most successful active Indian athlete in Commonwealth Games history and the third overall. He stands behind only shooters Jaspal Rana and Samaresh Jung in the list of most successful Indian athletes in the history of the Games.

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Meanwhile, the Indian contingent overall managed to produce a great show at this year's Games in Birmingham as they returned home with a total of 61 medals. India won 22 gold, 16&nbsp;silver and 23 bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games 2022. India won a staggering 12 medals in wrestling and 10 in weightlifting as the two sporting disciplines accounted for the highest medals won by the Indian athletes at the Games this year.

Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal achieved a unique feat at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as he clinched more gold medals at the showpiece event than 56 countries.

Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal achieved a unique feat at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as he clinched more gold medals at the showpiece event than 56 countries. The veteran Indian paddler has been one of the most successful Indian athletes in the history of the Games and continued his purple patch in the recently-concluded edition in Birmingham. Sharath Kamal won three gold medals and a silver medal for India at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2022. He won gold medals in the men's team, mixed doubles and men's singles events in table tennis while clinching a silver medal in the men's doubles category at the Birmingham Games. Interestingly, Sharath Kamal's tally of three gold medals puts him above as many as 56 countries that took part in the Games this year. A total of 72 nations were part of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham out of which only 16 countries managed to win three or more gold medals at the multi-sporting event that concluded on Monday. Also Read: 'We are so proud of you': Virat Kohli lauds Indian contingent after stellar show at CWG 2022 If all four of his medals are taken into account, Sharath Kamal would finish at the 16th spot in the CWG 2022 medal tally behind Uganda, who won three gold medals and two bronze at the Games. The table tennis great has won a total of 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games in his career so far. The 40-year-old is the most successful active Indian athlete in Commonwealth Games history and the third overall. He stands behind only shooters Jaspal Rana and Samaresh Jung in the list of most successful Indian athletes in the history of the Games. Also Read: Neeraj is like our son, wish to see him & Arshad compete at a packed stadium in Lahore: Pakistan star's coach Meanwhile, the Indian contingent overall managed to produce a great show at this year's Games in Birmingham as they returned home with a total of 61 medals. India won 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games 2022. India won a staggering 12 medals in wrestling and 10 in weightlifting as the two sporting disciplines accounted for the highest medals won by the Indian athletes at the Games this year.

Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal wins more gold medals than 56 countries at CWG 2022

Indian contingent ended their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with an impressive 61 medals as the athletes from the country dominated across several sporting disciplines at the showpiece event. India won 22 gold medals, 12 silver and 23 bronze medals at the Games with weightlifters and wrestlers clinching the most number of medals at the Games.

While the Indian wrestling contingent won the highest number of medals with 12 athletes finishing on the podium, weightlifters won a total of 10 medals at the Games. India picked up six gold medals in wrestling and 3 gold medals in weightlifting in what was a stellar campaign overall for the country.

The Indian contingent has been praised by many for their fantastic show at the Commonwealth Games 2022, including former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli. Kohli took to Twitter to laud the Indian contingent for bringing laurels to the country.&nbsp;

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"You have brought great laurels for our country. Congratulations to all our winners and the participants of CWG 2022. We are so proud of you. Jai Hind," Kohli wrote in a tweet.

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Mirabai Chanu continued her dominant run at the Games as he bagged India's first gold medal at the showpiece event in the women's 49kg weightlifting before the likes of&nbsp;Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli also bagged gold medals in weightlifting in their respective categories.

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In wrestling, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat among others were the stand-out performers and returned with a gold medal each in their respective categories. PV Sindhu won her maiden women's singles gold in badminton while world champions Nikhat Zareen won gold in women's 50kg.

India also won two medals in lawn bowls for the first time at the Commonwealth Games while also clinching a medal for the first time in race walking.

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Indian contingent ended their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with an impressive 61 medals as the athletes from the country dominated across several sporting disciplines at the showpiece event.

Indian contingent ended their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with an impressive 61 medals as the athletes from the country dominated across several sporting disciplines at the showpiece event. India won 22 gold medals, 12 silver and 23 bronze medals at the Games with weightlifters and wrestlers clinching the most number of medals at the Games. While the Indian wrestling contingent won the highest number of medals with 12 athletes finishing on the podium, weightlifters won a total of 10 medals at the Games. India picked up six gold medals in wrestling and 3 gold medals in weightlifting in what was a stellar campaign overall for the country. The Indian contingent has been praised by many for their fantastic show at the Commonwealth Games 2022, including former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli. Kohli took to Twitter to laud the Indian contingent for bringing laurels to the country. Also Read: Neeraj is like our son, wish to see him & Arshad compete at a packed stadium in Lahore: Pakistan star's coach "You have brought great laurels for our country. Congratulations to all our winners and the participants of CWG 2022. We are so proud of you. Jai Hind," Kohli wrote in a tweet. You have brought great laurels for our country. Congratulations to all our winners and the participants of CWG 2022. We are so proud of you. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/phKMn7MMdY — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 9, 2022 × Mirabai Chanu continued her dominant run at the Games as he bagged India's first gold medal at the showpiece event in the women's 49kg weightlifting before the likes of Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli also bagged gold medals in weightlifting in their respective categories. Also Read: In pics - Commonwealth Games 2022 concludes with glittery closing ceremony in Birmingham In wrestling, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat among others were the stand-out performers and returned with a gold medal each in their respective categories. PV Sindhu won her maiden women's singles gold in badminton while world champions Nikhat Zareen won gold in women's 50kg. India also won two medals in lawn bowls for the first time at the Commonwealth Games while also clinching a medal for the first time in race walking.

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Pakistan batter Sohaib Maqsood believes overexcitement is the reason behind Pakistan's poor record against India in World Cup matches. Pakistan had never won a World Cup match against India until October 2021 when the Babar Azam-led side defeated the Men in Blue by ten wickets in their meeting at the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE.

It was a dominant performance from Pakistan in what was their opening match of the T20 World Cup, against India last year. Babar Azam &amp; Co. bundled out India for 151 runs before chasing down the target without losing a wicket to register a comprehensive 10-wicket win.&nbsp;

Before the victory last year, Pakistan had lost all their 12 matches against India in the ODI and T20I World Cup combined. Explaining the reason behind their poor record against India in World Cup matches, Maqsood said Pakistan players used to get overexcited ahead of the India game which ended up costing the team.

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“The reason for the green shirts’ consistent defeat against India in World Cup matches is because the Pakistani team became overexcited (sic). However, in the recent past, our team has started treating Indo-Pak matches normally, and it has improved our performance too,” Maqsood was quoted as saying on Pakistan news channel Geo News.

India and Pakistan have locked horns 13 times in World Cups with the Men in Blue dominating the head-to-head record between the two arch-rivals 12-1. The two teams share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket history and are all set to meet in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.

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India and Pakistan will meet each other at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28. The arch-rivals are scheduled to also meet later this year during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. India will be hoping to keep their dominant World Cup record intact when they lock horns Down Under.

Pakistan batter Sohaib Maqsood believes overexcitement is the reason behind Pakistan's poor record against India in World Cup matches. Pakistan had never won a World Cup match against India until October 2021 when the Babar Azam-led side defeated the Men in Blue by ten wickets in their meeting at the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE.

Pakistan batter Sohaib Maqsood believes overexcitement is the reason behind Pakistan's poor record against India in World Cup matches. Pakistan had never won a World Cup match against India until October 2021 when the Babar Azam-led side defeated the Men in Blue by ten wickets in their meeting at the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE. It was a dominant performance from Pakistan in what was their opening match of the T20 World Cup, against India last year. Babar Azam & Co. bundled out India for 151 runs before chasing down the target without losing a wicket to register a comprehensive 10-wicket win. Before the victory last year, Pakistan had lost all their 12 matches against India in the ODI and T20I World Cup combined. Explaining the reason behind their poor record against India in World Cup matches, Maqsood said Pakistan players used to get overexcited ahead of the India game which ended up costing the team. Also Read: 'He is a very good commentator': Ajay Jadeja doesn't want Dinesh Karthik in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad “The reason for the green shirts’ consistent defeat against India in World Cup matches is because the Pakistani team became overexcited (sic). However, in the recent past, our team has started treating Indo-Pak matches normally, and it has improved our performance too,” Maqsood was quoted as saying on Pakistan news channel Geo News. India and Pakistan have locked horns 13 times in World Cups with the Men in Blue dominating the head-to-head record between the two arch-rivals 12-1. The two teams share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket history and are all set to meet in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Also Read: Neeraj is like our son, wish to see him & Arshad compete at a packed stadium in Lahore: Pakistan star's coach India and Pakistan will meet each other at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on August 28. The arch-rivals are scheduled to also meet later this year during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. India will be hoping to keep their dominant World Cup record intact when they lock horns Down Under.

Pakistan lose against India in World Cup matches due to overexcitement, says Sohaib Maqsood

Pakistan javelin star Arshad Nadeem's coach Syed Hussain Bukhari has showered his love on Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra. Bukhari said Neeraj is like Pakistan's son and he wishes to see India's golden boy compete with Nadeem at a packed stadium in Pakistan in the future. Nadeem won the elusive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday after a stunning performance in the men's javelin throw final.

Nadeem set a new Commonwealth Games record with a brilliant throw of 90.18m in the final as he beat the likes of reigning world champion Anderson Peters and others to finish on top of the podium. The Pakistan star also became the first-ever South Asian to breach&nbsp;the 90m mark in javelin throw beating his arch-rival Chopra to the feat.

Nadeem and Chopra share a great rivalry on the field but they remain good friends off it and share a great bond between them. Their friendship has been spoken about a lot ever since Chopra and Nadeem won the gold and silver medals respectively at the Asian Games 2018. While Nadeem surpassed the 90m barrier during the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday, Chopra was not in action in the competition.

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The Indian superstar had to pull out of the Commonwealth Games last month owing to an injury that he picked up during the World Athletics Championships final. Chopra had won the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships and would have entered the Commonwealth Games 2022 as the defending champion.

Speaking fondly about Chopra, Nadeem's coach Bukhari said Pakistan would shower the Indian javelin star with the same love as they did to the legendary Milkha Singh when he had defeated Abdul Khaliq in Lahore in 1960, if he wins in Pakistan.

“Most of the time, Arshad trains at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad and Lahore too, my wish is to see Arshad and Neeraj compete at a packed stadium in Lahore or Islamabad. Neeraj is also like our son. I as a Pakistani promise you that if Neeraj wins, we will shower him the same love we showered on Milkha Singh Ji when he won against Abdul Khaliq in Lahore in 1960. Athletes share a common bond of love for the sports," Bukhari was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

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Bukhari believes Nadeem's success can do the same for Pakistan as Neeraj's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year did for India. The javelin coach said he has recently witnessed a rise in youth taking up javelin throw and believes more will be inspired to play the game due to what Nadeem has achieved so far in his career.

“After Arshad’s Asian Games bronze and Tokyo Olympics qualification topping, I can say I get to see 30-40 javelin throwers in almost each training ground in Lahore. In recent months, I have seen youth coming from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and from near the Pakistan-China border areas come to enquire about trials at Lahore. What Neeraj did for India, Arshad’s Olympic participation and today’s record can do the same in Pakistan,” said Bukhari.

Pakistan javelin star Arshad Nadeem's coach Syed Hussain Bukhari has showered his love on Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra. Bukhari said Neeraj is like Pakistan's son and he wishes to see India's golden boy compete with Nadeem at a packed stadium in Pakistan in the future.

Pakistan javelin star Arshad Nadeem's coach Syed Hussain Bukhari has showered his love on Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra. Bukhari said Neeraj is like Pakistan's son and he wishes to see India's golden boy compete with Nadeem at a packed stadium in Pakistan in the future. Nadeem won the elusive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday after a stunning performance in the men's javelin throw final. Nadeem set a new Commonwealth Games record with a brilliant throw of 90.18m in the final as he beat the likes of reigning world champion Anderson Peters and others to finish on top of the podium. The Pakistan star also became the first-ever South Asian to breach the 90m mark in javelin throw beating his arch-rival Chopra to the feat. Nadeem and Chopra share a great rivalry on the field but they remain good friends off it and share a great bond between them. Their friendship has been spoken about a lot ever since Chopra and Nadeem won the gold and silver medals respectively at the Asian Games 2018. While Nadeem surpassed the 90m barrier during the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday, Chopra was not in action in the competition. Also Read: 'Missed Neeraj Chopra': Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem reacts to Indian's absence at CWG 2022 after winning gold The Indian superstar had to pull out of the Commonwealth Games last month owing to an injury that he picked up during the World Athletics Championships final. Chopra had won the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships and would have entered the Commonwealth Games 2022 as the defending champion. Speaking fondly about Chopra, Nadeem's coach Bukhari said Pakistan would shower the Indian javelin star with the same love as they did to the legendary Milkha Singh when he had defeated Abdul Khaliq in Lahore in 1960, if he wins in Pakistan. “Most of the time, Arshad trains at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad and Lahore too, my wish is to see Arshad and Neeraj compete at a packed stadium in Lahore or Islamabad. Neeraj is also like our son. I as a Pakistani promise you that if Neeraj wins, we will shower him the same love we showered on Milkha Singh Ji when he won against Abdul Khaliq in Lahore in 1960. Athletes share a common bond of love for the sports," Bukhari was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. Also Read: CWG 2022: Indian contingent shines, ends campaign at fourth slot with a staggering 61 medals Bukhari believes Nadeem's success can do the same for Pakistan as Neeraj's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year did for India. The javelin coach said he has recently witnessed a rise in youth taking up javelin throw and believes more will be inspired to play the game due to what Nadeem has achieved so far in his career. “After Arshad’s Asian Games bronze and Tokyo Olympics qualification topping, I can say I get to see 30-40 javelin throwers in almost each training ground in Lahore. In recent months, I have seen youth coming from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and from near the Pakistan-China border areas come to enquire about trials at Lahore. What Neeraj did for India, Arshad’s Olympic participation and today’s record can do the same in Pakistan,” said Bukhari.

Neeraj is like our son, wish to see him & Arshad compete at a packed stadium in Lahore: Pakistan star's coach

Jiri Prochazka was a football hooligan in his native Czech Republic until martial arts and an ancient Japanese text inspired him to turn from street fighting to cage fighting -- and become a UFC world champion.

"The Book of Five Rings" was written in 1645 by the master Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and when Prochazka was handed a copy about eight years ago he finally found the focus to "become a warrior" after a wildly misspent youth.

Prochazka became the UFC's first Czech world champion after a thrilling back-and-forth battle with Brazilian light heavyweight Glover Teixeira that went deep into the fifth and final round in Singapore in June.&nbsp;

"Some people say my style is unpredictable," Prochazka told AFP.

Spartan surroundings

His spartan surroundings, Prochazka explained, are so he can be alone with his training. The cottage has electricity but no running water, forcing Prochazka to take daily trips to a well.

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"You have to find the way that is best for you and this is what's best for me," said Prochazka, whose hair is styled in the "chonmage" top-knot favoured by Japan's ancient Samurai warriors.

'Never stop learning'&nbsp;

As a teenager he fell in with the local Ultras -- football hooligan gangs -- supporting FC Zbrojovka Brno and fought in more than 100 street battles with rival fans.

At 17, Prochazka discovered Muay Thai kickboxing at a local gym and that he could fight legally.&nbsp;

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Prochazka's talent led him to Japan with the Rizin Fighting Federation where he was advised by a coach to read Musashi and the history of the ways of the Samurai.

Two straight knockout wins gave him the chance to face the 42-year-old Teixeira for the world title at UFC 275 in Singapore and Prochazka grabbed it.

"I am still going forward," said Prochazka.

Jiri Prochazka was a football hooligan in his native Czech Republic until martial arts and an ancient Japanese text inspired him to turn from street fighting to cage fighting -- and become a UFC world champion.

Jiri Prochazka was a football hooligan in his native Czech Republic until martial arts and an ancient Japanese text inspired him to turn from street fighting to cage fighting -- and become a UFC world champion. "The Book of Five Rings" was written in 1645 by the master Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and when Prochazka was handed a copy about eight years ago he finally found the focus to "become a warrior" after a wildly misspent youth. Prochazka became the UFC's first Czech world champion after a thrilling back-and-forth battle with Brazilian light heavyweight Glover Teixeira that went deep into the fifth and final round in Singapore in June. "Some people say my style is unpredictable," Prochazka told AFP. Spartan surroundings His spartan surroundings, Prochazka explained, are so he can be alone with his training. The cottage has electricity but no running water, forcing Prochazka to take daily trips to a well. Also Read: World champion Nikhat Zareen beats Carly McNaul to win her maiden gold medal at CWG "You have to find the way that is best for you and this is what's best for me," said Prochazka, whose hair is styled in the "chonmage" top-knot favoured by Japan's ancient Samurai warriors. 'Never stop learning' As a teenager he fell in with the local Ultras -- football hooligan gangs -- supporting FC Zbrojovka Brno and fought in more than 100 street battles with rival fans. At 17, Prochazka discovered Muay Thai kickboxing at a local gym and that he could fight legally. Also Read: In pics - Top 5 Indian-origin fighters making it big in Mixed Martial Arts Prochazka's talent led him to Japan with the Rizin Fighting Federation where he was advised by a coach to read Musashi and the history of the ways of the Samurai. Two straight knockout wins gave him the chance to face the 42-year-old Teixeira for the world title at UFC 275 in Singapore and Prochazka grabbed it. "I am still going forward," said Prochazka.

Inspired by Japanese text, how a Czech football hooligan became a UFC champion

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem shattered records with a stunning performance in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday. Nadeem became the first South Asian to breach the 90m-mark in men's javelin throw to clinch the elusive gold medal at the Games.

The Pakistan star, who is an arch-rival of India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra, managed to beat him to become the first to the 90m mark from the subcontinent. Neeraj did not take part in the Commonwealth Games 2022 due to an injury which he sustained at the World Athletics Championships last month where he won the silver medal.

Nadeem was on top of his game during the Commonwealth Games 2022 final on Sunday as he came up with his personal best of 90.18m in his fifth attempt to set a new Games record and finish on top of the podium to take home the gold medal.

Nadeem finished ahead of reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who finished second with a throw of 88.64m to settle for the silver medal.&nbsp;Kenya's Julius Yego won the bronze medal with a throw of 85.70m - his best effort so far this season. Meanwhile, India's DP Manu grabbed the 5th spot in the absence of Neeraj with a throw of 82.28m.

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With his stunning 90.18m effort, Nadeem not only became the first South Asian to breach the 90m mark but also earned Pakistan their first Commonwealth gold medal in track and field in 60 years. It is also Pakistan's only second gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games so far.

Nadeem also surpassed Neeraj's personal best of 89.94m which the Indian star achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden earlier this year. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist is yet to breach the elusive 90m mark but will be hopeful of pulling it off soon after Nadeem's massive feat at the Commonwealth Games this year.

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Despite sharing a great rivalry on the track, Neeraj and Nadeem remain great friends off the field. The Pakistan star has also admitted in the past that he uses the Indian's javelin during competitions. However, with Nadee now surpassing Chopra's personal best, the Indian will be aiming to breach the 90m mark himself soon.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem shattered records with a stunning performance in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday. Nadeem became the first South Asian to breach the 90m-mark in men's javelin throw to clinch the elusive gold medal at the Games.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem shattered records with a stunning performance in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday. Nadeem became the first South Asian to breach the 90m-mark in men's javelin throw to clinch the elusive gold medal at the Games. The Pakistan star, who is an arch-rival of India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra, managed to beat him to become the first to the 90m mark from the subcontinent. Neeraj did not take part in the Commonwealth Games 2022 due to an injury which he sustained at the World Athletics Championships last month where he won the silver medal. Nadeem was on top of his game during the Commonwealth Games 2022 final on Sunday as he came up with his personal best of 90.18m in his fifth attempt to set a new Games record and finish on top of the podium to take home the gold medal. Nadeem finished ahead of reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who finished second with a throw of 88.64m to settle for the silver medal. Kenya's Julius Yego won the bronze medal with a throw of 85.70m - his best effort so far this season. Meanwhile, India's DP Manu grabbed the 5th spot in the absence of Neeraj with a throw of 82.28m. What a superb performance from Arshad Nadeem! He earns Pakistan their first track and field Gold after 60 years, setting precedence with a new Games record. Congratulations @NOCPakistan 👏🏾#CommonwealthGames2022 | #B2022 pic.twitter.com/6H5YlKxeLg — Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 7, 2022 × Also Read: Rubbish batting, no common sense: Mohammad Azharuddin slams India after CWG final defeat against Australia With his stunning 90.18m effort, Nadeem not only became the first South Asian to breach the 90m mark but also earned Pakistan their first Commonwealth gold medal in track and field in 60 years. It is also Pakistan's only second gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games so far. Nadeem also surpassed Neeraj's personal best of 89.94m which the Indian star achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden earlier this year. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist is yet to breach the elusive 90m mark but will be hopeful of pulling it off soon after Nadeem's massive feat at the Commonwealth Games this year. Also Read: World champion Nikhat Zareen beats Carly McNaul to win her maiden gold medal at CWG Despite sharing a great rivalry on the track, Neeraj and Nadeem remain great friends off the field. The Pakistan star has also admitted in the past that he uses the Indian's javelin during competitions. However, with Nadee now surpassing Chopra's personal best, the Indian will be aiming to breach the 90m mark himself soon.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 1st south Asian to breach 90m mark, claims gold in javelin throw at CWG 2022

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin slammed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team after their defeat against Australia in the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday (August 07). The Indian women's team lost the final against Australia by 9 runs after failing to chase down the target of 162 runs in 20 overs.

India got off to a poor start in the summit clash as they lost both their openers Smriti Mandhana (6) and Shafali Verma (11) cheaply to be reeling at 22/2 inside the first three overs. However, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues then joined forces in the middle to help the Women in Blue fight back with a 96-run stand for the second wicket.

While Harmanpreet slammed a brilliant 65 off 43 balls, Rodrigues scored a run-a-ball 33. While it seemed the duo would take India home comfortably, they ended up throwing away their wickets in quick succession as India lost the plot towards the end to eventually fall short in the run chase.

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Former India skipper Azharuddin took to Twitter to lash out at Harmanpreet &amp; Co. for their poor show in the final. Azharuddin called India's batting 'rubbish' and slammed them for throwing away a game they could have easily won. "Rubbish batting by the Indian team. No common sense. Gave away a winning game on a platter," he wrote in a tweet.

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Ashleigh Gardner was the pick of the bowlers for Australia as he finished with excellent figures of 3/16 off her three overs and picked up the important wickets of Verma, Harmanpreet and Pooja Vastrakar to break the back of the Indian batting line-up.

With the thrilling win, Australia clinched their maiden gold medal in women's cricket in the Commonwealth Games as India faltered once again on the big stage to settle with silver.

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin slammed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team after their defeat against Australia in the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday (August 07).

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin slammed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team after their defeat against Australia in the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday (August 07). The Indian women's team lost the final against Australia by 9 runs after failing to chase down the target of 162 runs in 20 overs. India got off to a poor start in the summit clash as they lost both their openers Smriti Mandhana (6) and Shafali Verma (11) cheaply to be reeling at 22/2 inside the first three overs. However, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues then joined forces in the middle to help the Women in Blue fight back with a 96-run stand for the second wicket. While Harmanpreet slammed a brilliant 65 off 43 balls, Rodrigues scored a run-a-ball 33. While it seemed the duo would take India home comfortably, they ended up throwing away their wickets in quick succession as India lost the plot towards the end to eventually fall short in the run chase. Also Read: Big stage fright gets to India again as they lose to Australia in CWG 2022 final to settle for silver Former India skipper Azharuddin took to Twitter to lash out at Harmanpreet & Co. for their poor show in the final. Azharuddin called India's batting 'rubbish' and slammed them for throwing away a game they could have easily won. "Rubbish batting by the Indian team. No common sense. Gave away a winning game on a platter," he wrote in a tweet. Rubbish batting by the Indian team. No common sense. Gave away a winning game on a platter. #INDvsAUS #WomensCricket #CWG22 — Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) August 7, 2022 × Also Read: World champion Nikhat Zareen beats Carly McNaul to win her maiden gold medal at CWG Ashleigh Gardner was the pick of the bowlers for Australia as he finished with excellent figures of 3/16 off her three overs and picked up the important wickets of Verma, Harmanpreet and Pooja Vastrakar to break the back of the Indian batting line-up. With the thrilling win, Australia clinched their maiden gold medal in women's cricket in the Commonwealth Games as India faltered once again on the big stage to settle with silver.

Rubbish batting, no common sense: Mohammad Azharuddin slams India after CWG final defeat against Australia

The Indian women's cricket team once again succumbed to the big stage fright to suffer a nine-run defeat against the mighty Australia in the gold medal match of the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. The 'Women In Blue' lost the battle of nerves and also the last five wickets for 13 runs with some poor strategic moves and even more atrocious shot selections leaving a lot to be desired.

Losing like winning is also a habit and in the end, the self-belief of the Southern Stars prevailed with the opposition taking a lot of pressure on themselves. Beth Mooney (61 off 41) made a stroke-filled half century as Australia managed to reach 161 for eight despite a spirited fielding effort from India.

With 50 needed off the last six overs with eight wickets in hand, and Harmanpreet (65 off 43) in the middle of a special innings, it should have been a straightforward chase for India.

However, India found a way to fluff it as they lost eight wickets for 32 runs to come short in a major final once again. India's inexplicable batting collapse was also reminiscent of their failure in the 2017 ODI World Cup final in England.

Sharing an 96-run stand after the fall of openers, Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues (33 off 33) were controlling the chase but the latter's dismissal triggered the collapse. The batters manufactured ways to get dismissed with innings including three run outs. India were eventually bowled out for 152 with three balls left.

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The shots that Harmanpreet and Jemimah played were also questionable but they could not be solely blamed for the abject surrender. It was between 14.3 overs and 15.5 overs, a space of nine deliveries that India lost the game with Jemimah being bowled by Megan Schutt and Harmanpreet playing a suicidal lap-scoop off Ashleigh Gardner which was brilliantly pouched by an alert Alyssa Healy.

Deepti Sharma going for a non-existent second run and Concussion sub Yastika Bhatia being sent after Radha Yadav were questionable decisions taken by coach Ramesh Powar and skipper Harman.

A silver medal finish was still a creditable one for India who beat England in the semi-finals on Saturday. It can also be said the women's cricket debut at the Commonwealth Games was largely a success. A packed house at Edgbaston witnessed the first-ever final in CWG.

Earlier, Australia opted to bat on a bright and sunny afternoon. Renuka Singh, the stand-out pacer for India in this tournament, once again provided an early breakthrough by trapping the dangerous Alyssa Healy leg before with a delivery that moved in a shade.

The Indians went for the DRS in the last second and it was successful. Mooney (61 off 41)and skipper Meg Lanning (36 off 26) then stitched a 78-run stand and once again it seemed Australia would bat India out of the game like they had done in the T20 World Cup final couple of years ago.

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Lanning made her intent clear as she dispatched a length ball off Renuka over mid off for the first six of the match. 
The Indian fielders who are often criticised had a fine day in the middle. It started with a close run out of Lanning and included two fine catches from Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav.

Deepti plucked one off the right hand to get rid of a well set Mooney while Radha took a low diving catch at backward point to dismiss Tahlia McGrath, who played the game despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Australia looked set for a 180 plus total but India fought back in the last five overs taking five wickets for 35 runs. 
Renuka ended with tidy figures of 2 for 25 in four overs while fellow pacer Meghna Singh was under bowled as India used seven bowling options.

Sneh Rana (2/38) was the most expensive bowler who bowled their full quota but took two crucial wickets of Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner.

The Indian women's cricket team once again succumbed to the big stage fright to suffer a nine-run defeat against the mighty Australia in the gold medal match of the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday.

The Indian women's cricket team once again succumbed to the big stage fright to suffer a nine-run defeat against the mighty Australia in the gold medal match of the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. The 'Women In Blue' lost the battle of nerves and also the last five wickets for 13 runs with some poor strategic moves and even more atrocious shot selections leaving a lot to be desired. Losing like winning is also a habit and in the end, the self-belief of the Southern Stars prevailed with the opposition taking a lot of pressure on themselves. Beth Mooney (61 off 41) made a stroke-filled half century as Australia managed to reach 161 for eight despite a spirited fielding effort from India. With 50 needed off the last six overs with eight wickets in hand, and Harmanpreet (65 off 43) in the middle of a special innings, it should have been a straightforward chase for India. However, India found a way to fluff it as they lost eight wickets for 32 runs to come short in a major final once again. India's inexplicable batting collapse was also reminiscent of their failure in the 2017 ODI World Cup final in England. Sharing an 96-run stand after the fall of openers, Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues (33 off 33) were controlling the chase but the latter's dismissal triggered the collapse. The batters manufactured ways to get dismissed with innings including three run outs. India were eventually bowled out for 152 with three balls left. Also Read: World champion Nikhat Zareen beats Carly McNaul to win her maiden gold medal at CWG The shots that Harmanpreet and Jemimah played were also questionable but they could not be solely blamed for the abject surrender. It was between 14.3 overs and 15.5 overs, a space of nine deliveries that India lost the game with Jemimah being bowled by Megan Schutt and Harmanpreet playing a suicidal lap-scoop off Ashleigh Gardner which was brilliantly pouched by an alert Alyssa Healy. Deepti Sharma going for a non-existent second run and Concussion sub Yastika Bhatia being sent after Radha Yadav were questionable decisions taken by coach Ramesh Powar and skipper Harman. A silver medal finish was still a creditable one for India who beat England in the semi-finals on Saturday. It can also be said the women's cricket debut at the Commonwealth Games was largely a success. A packed house at Edgbaston witnessed the first-ever final in CWG. Earlier, Australia opted to bat on a bright and sunny afternoon. Renuka Singh, the stand-out pacer for India in this tournament, once again provided an early breakthrough by trapping the dangerous Alyssa Healy leg before with a delivery that moved in a shade. The Indians went for the DRS in the last second and it was successful. Mooney (61 off 41)and skipper Meg Lanning (36 off 26) then stitched a 78-run stand and once again it seemed Australia would bat India out of the game like they had done in the T20 World Cup final couple of years ago. Also Read: Hardik Pandya reveals why captain Rohit Sharma is not playing in 5th T20I against West Indies Lanning made her intent clear as she dispatched a length ball off Renuka over mid off for the first six of the match. The Indian fielders who are often criticised had a fine day in the middle. It started with a close run out of Lanning and included two fine catches from Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav. Deepti plucked one off the right hand to get rid of a well set Mooney while Radha took a low diving catch at backward point to dismiss Tahlia McGrath, who played the game despite testing positive for COVID-19. Australia looked set for a 180 plus total but India fought back in the last five overs taking five wickets for 35 runs. Renuka ended with tidy figures of 2 for 25 in four overs while fellow pacer Meghna Singh was under bowled as India used seven bowling options. Sneh Rana (2/38) was the most expensive bowler who bowled their full quota but took two crucial wickets of Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner.

Big stage fright gets to India again as they lose to Australia in CWG 2022 final to settle for silver

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India's star doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the country's third gold from the badminton court with a straight-game victory over England's Ben Lane and Sean Mendy at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian duo won 21-15, 21-13.

India thus finished a fantastic badminton campaign with three gold, one silver and two bronze.

The Satwik-Chirag pair followed double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and All England runners-up Lakshya Sen, who also won yellow metals on the day.

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The silver came in team championship and the bronze medals were won by Kidambi Srikanth in the men's singles and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in the women's doubles.

India's star doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the country's third gold from the badminton court with a straight-game victory over England's Ben Lane and Sean Mendy at the Commonwealth Games.

India's star doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the country's third gold from the badminton court with a straight-game victory over England's Ben Lane and Sean Mendy at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian duo won 21-15, 21-13. India thus finished a fantastic badminton campaign with three gold, one silver and two bronze. The Satwik-Chirag pair followed double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and All England runners-up Lakshya Sen, who also won yellow metals on the day. Also Read: PV Sindhu thrashes Michelle Li to bag first-ever women's singles gold medal at CWG 2022 The silver came in team championship and the bronze medals were won by Kidambi Srikanth in the men's singles and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in the women's doubles.

Chirag-Satwik pair wins India's first gold medal in men's doubles badminton at Commonwealth Games

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