England all-rounder Ben Stokes said cricketers are not 'cars' as he opened up on his decision to quit ODI cricket. In what came as a shock to the cricketing world, Stokes announced his retirement from the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) confirming that he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday. Stokes said it had become 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game.

Stokes has been an integral member of the England squad across all formats of the game for several years now. He is one of the best all-rounders in the world and can be dangerous with both the bat and the ball in white-ball as well as red-ball cricket. The 31-year-old was one of the heroes of England's maiden World Cup triumph in 2019.

However, Stokes felt he was no more managing to give his 100 percent to the team as far as ODIs were concerned and wanted to focus only on Tests and T20Is going forward. Opening up on his decision to quit ODIs, Stokes said it was not an easy decision but he has to look after his body amid a packed schedule in cricket.

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“It was never going to be an easy one, but now being the captain of the Test team and how much cricket is coming up, I have to look after my body because I want to play as long as I possibly can,” Stokes said on Sky Sports ahead of his final ODI appearance for England in the 1st ODI against South Africa at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

Stokes also went on to highlight how modern-day cricket is a lot more demanding and the current schedule is taking a toll on players. He said cricketers are not cars who can be expected to perform continuously by getting refuelled.

“You always want to be contributing to your team and need to be on it, 100% of the time. We're not cars where you can fill us up with petrol. It does all add up, it does have an effect on you. The schedule is jam-packed and you're asking a lot of the players to keep putting in 100% of their efforts every time you walk onto the field for your country," said the 31-year-old, who will continue leading England in Tests.

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There is a raging debate going on over the intense cricketing schedule with several former cricketers and experts blasting the ICC. Recently, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan both balmed the packed schedule for Stokes' decision to retire early from ODI cricket.

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England all-rounder Ben Stokes said cricketers are not 'cars' as he opened up on his decision to quit ODI cricket. In what came as a shock to the cricketing world, Stokes announced his retirement from the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) confirming that he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes said cricketers are not 'cars' as he opened up on his decision to quit ODI cricket. In what came as a shock to the cricketing world, Stokes announced his retirement from the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) confirming that he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday. Stokes said it had become 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game. Stokes has been an integral member of the England squad across all formats of the game for several years now. He is one of the best all-rounders in the world and can be dangerous with both the bat and the ball in white-ball as well as red-ball cricket. The 31-year-old was one of the heroes of England's maiden World Cup triumph in 2019. However, Stokes felt he was no more managing to give his 100 percent to the team as far as ODIs were concerned and wanted to focus only on Tests and T20Is going forward. Opening up on his decision to quit ODIs, Stokes said it was not an easy decision but he has to look after his body amid a packed schedule in cricket. Also Read: Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England “It was never going to be an easy one, but now being the captain of the Test team and how much cricket is coming up, I have to look after my body because I want to play as long as I possibly can,” Stokes said on Sky Sports ahead of his final ODI appearance for England in the 1st ODI against South Africa at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Stokes also went on to highlight how modern-day cricket is a lot more demanding and the current schedule is taking a toll on players. He said cricketers are not cars who can be expected to perform continuously by getting refuelled. “You always want to be contributing to your team and need to be on it, 100% of the time. We're not cars where you can fill us up with petrol. It does all add up, it does have an effect on you. The schedule is jam-packed and you're asking a lot of the players to keep putting in 100% of their efforts every time you walk onto the field for your country," said the 31-year-old, who will continue leading England in Tests. Also Read: 'ECB banned me from T20s too': Pietersen recalls his early ODI retirement after Stokes' announcement There is a raging debate going on over the intense cricketing schedule with several former cricketers and experts blasting the ICC. Recently, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan both balmed the packed schedule for Stokes' decision to retire early from ODI cricket.

We are not cars you can fill up with petrol: Ben Stokes explains reason behind his shock ODI retirement

Women's cricket is all set to make its debut at the Commonwealth Games 2022 which gets underway in Birmingham, UK from July 22. The Indian women's cricket team will lock horns with Pakistan in a much-awaited clash at the Games at Edgbaston on July 31. It is expected to be a blockbuster contest with the two arch-rivals meeting for the first time in the Commonwealth Games.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of cricket and any clash between the two heavyweights is watched by millions around the globe. India's meeting with Pakistan at the Commonwealth Games 2022 is expected to be no different with a significant amount of buzz surrounding the clash.

Commonwealth Games 2022 CEO Ian Reid recently spoke about the excitement surrounding the marquee clash and said he expects the game to be one of the highlights of this year's Games. Reid is expecting a capacity crowd in the stadium when the two arch-rivals lock horns with each other on July 31.

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“I am a big cricket fan myself. India are in the same group as Pakistan so that has really caught the interest here in Birmingham. It is an iconic venue, your men’s team recently played here over the last few weeks. So it would certainly be one of the highlights of the Games,” Reid told news agency PTI.

“The semifinals and final tickets have already been sold out probably with the expectation that India and England will be there. India and Pakistan will be close to capacity. We will see an uptick in sale of tickets much closer to the event. So I expect that India-Pakistan game to be sold out soon," he added.

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The Commonwealth Games CEO also confirmed that they hae already sold around 1.2 million tickets for the mega multi-sporting event which will have participants from a total of 72 countries competing against each other in various sporting disciplines.

The BCCI has already announced the Indian women's team's squad for the Commonwealth Games 2022. The team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur with the likes of Smriti Mandhana,&nbsp;Jemimah Rodrigues, Sneh Rana and Shafali Verma also featuring in the 15-member squad. India will be hoping to clinch their first gold medal in women's cricket at the showpiece event this year.

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Women's cricket is all set to make its debut at the Commonwealth Games 2022 which gets underway in Birmingham, UK from July 22. The Indian women's cricket team will lock horns with Pakistan in a much-awaited clash at the Games at Edgbaston on July 31.

Women's cricket is all set to make its debut at the Commonwealth Games 2022 which gets underway in Birmingham, UK from July 22. The Indian women's cricket team will lock horns with Pakistan in a much-awaited clash at the Games at Edgbaston on July 31. It is expected to be a blockbuster contest with the two arch-rivals meeting for the first time in the Commonwealth Games. India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of cricket and any clash between the two heavyweights is watched by millions around the globe. India's meeting with Pakistan at the Commonwealth Games 2022 is expected to be no different with a significant amount of buzz surrounding the clash. Commonwealth Games 2022 CEO Ian Reid recently spoke about the excitement surrounding the marquee clash and said he expects the game to be one of the highlights of this year's Games. Reid is expecting a capacity crowd in the stadium when the two arch-rivals lock horns with each other on July 31. Also Read: IPL franchise owners buy all six teams in South Africa's new T20 league: Report “I am a big cricket fan myself. India are in the same group as Pakistan so that has really caught the interest here in Birmingham. It is an iconic venue, your men’s team recently played here over the last few weeks. So it would certainly be one of the highlights of the Games,” Reid told news agency PTI. “The semifinals and final tickets have already been sold out probably with the expectation that India and England will be there. India and Pakistan will be close to capacity. We will see an uptick in sale of tickets much closer to the event. So I expect that India-Pakistan game to be sold out soon," he added. Also Read: We are not cars you can fill up with petrol: Ben Stokes explains reason behind his shock ODI retirement The Commonwealth Games CEO also confirmed that they hae already sold around 1.2 million tickets for the mega multi-sporting event which will have participants from a total of 72 countries competing against each other in various sporting disciplines. The BCCI has already announced the Indian women's team's squad for the Commonwealth Games 2022. The team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur with the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sneh Rana and Shafali Verma also featuring in the 15-member squad. India will be hoping to clinch their first gold medal in women's cricket at the showpiece event this year.

'Expect India-Pakistan game to be sold out': CWG 2022 CEO feels marquee clash will be one of the highlights

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said only Rishabh Pant can stop himself as he heaped praise on the Indian wicket-keeper batter after his stunning century in the recently-concluded third and final ODI between India and England. Pant played a stellar knock of unbeaten 125 to help India beat England by 5 wickets and clinch the three-match series 2-1.

The legendary Pakistan pacer was left in awe of Pant's swashbuckling stroke play and courageous batting display during India's run-chase in the third ODI. Pant came out to bat at number 4 and soon after his arrival, India were left reeling on 72/4 during the 260-run chase.

Pant combined with Hardik Pandya to put on a 133 run-stand for the fifth wicket as the duo took the game away from England. Pant's unbeaten 125 was laced with 16 fours and 2 sixes as he was awarded the Man of the Match for one of the best innings played by a visiting batter on English soil.

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Lauding Pant for his incredible knock, Akhtar called the Indian wicket-keeper a batter an incredibly courageous player who is not afraid of anything.&nbsp;

"He is not Rishabh Pant, he is Rishabh 'Phainta'. He is an incredibly courageous player. He cuts, he pulls, he also plays the reverse-sweep and isn't afraid of anything. He won games in Australia and even here, this series should be named after him," Akhtar said in a video on his YouTube channel.

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The legendary Pakistan pacer, however, advised Pant to continue working on his fitness as he feels the Indian wicket-keeper still needs to shed some weight. The Rawalpindi Express believes only Pant can stop himself now from achieving greatness for India in international cricket.

"My advice to him would be to improve his physique because he has the talent to put a number of teams into trouble. I was also impressed with the way he was so calculative in the chase. Once he is done pacing his innings, he becomes ruthless and knows how to accelerate. He can only stop himself now from here, I don't think anyone else can," said Akhtar as he lauded the Indian star.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said only Rishabh Pant can stop himself as he heaped praise on the Indian wicket-keeper batter after his stunning century in the recently-concluded third and final ODI between India and England.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said only Rishabh Pant can stop himself as he heaped praise on the Indian wicket-keeper batter after his stunning century in the recently-concluded third and final ODI between India and England. Pant played a stellar knock of unbeaten 125 to help India beat England by 5 wickets and clinch the three-match series 2-1. The legendary Pakistan pacer was left in awe of Pant's swashbuckling stroke play and courageous batting display during India's run-chase in the third ODI. Pant came out to bat at number 4 and soon after his arrival, India were left reeling on 72/4 during the 260-run chase. Pant combined with Hardik Pandya to put on a 133 run-stand for the fifth wicket as the duo took the game away from England. Pant's unbeaten 125 was laced with 16 fours and 2 sixes as he was awarded the Man of the Match for one of the best innings played by a visiting batter on English soil. Also Read: We are not cars you can fill up with petrol: Ben Stokes explains reason behind his shock ODI retirement Lauding Pant for his incredible knock, Akhtar called the Indian wicket-keeper a batter an incredibly courageous player who is not afraid of anything. "He is not Rishabh Pant, he is Rishabh 'Phainta'. He is an incredibly courageous player. He cuts, he pulls, he also plays the reverse-sweep and isn't afraid of anything. He won games in Australia and even here, this series should be named after him," Akhtar said in a video on his YouTube channel. Also Read: Is Rishabh Pant the future captain after Rohit Sharma? Former India batter shares his take The legendary Pakistan pacer, however, advised Pant to continue working on his fitness as he feels the Indian wicket-keeper still needs to shed some weight. The Rawalpindi Express believes only Pant can stop himself now from achieving greatness for India in international cricket. "My advice to him would be to improve his physique because he has the talent to put a number of teams into trouble. I was also impressed with the way he was so calculative in the chase. Once he is done pacing his innings, he becomes ruthless and knows how to accelerate. He can only stop himself now from here, I don't think anyone else can," said Akhtar as he lauded the Indian star.

'Only he can stop himself now': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant after his stunning ton vs England

New coach Erik ten Hag warned that there was still a lot more work to do after Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Tuesday with Anthony Martial scoring his third goal in three pre-season games.

In front of 76,500 fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, French forward Martial struck in the first half while Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho both collected their second goals of the pre-season tour after the restart.&nbsp;

Joel Ward pulled one back for Palace, but they were always chasing a game that saw United reduced to 10 men in the dying minutes after Will Fish was sent off for a deliberate foul. Another sour note was the reaction of some fans to Harry Maguire, with suggestions that the United skipper was the target of boos.

But it was a mostly positive evening, the friendly victory Ten Hag's third since taking over after their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool in Bangkok and a 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;In contrast, it was a second straight defeat for Patrick Vieira's young Palace side, who crashed 2-0 to Liverpool in Singapore on Friday.

"We are happy with the improvement we are seeing, but there is also a lot of work to do," said Ten Hag. "We did score some wonderful goals, that's true.

"We played well and I think the belief is increasing," he added while praising his forwards in particular. They did a lot of running, a lot of work. They have a lot of energy and were rewarded by scoring goals."

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The Dutchman is beginning to stamp his mark on the Old Trafford side, with his team -- who finished a disappointing sixth last season in the Premier League -- producing some fluid, one-touch football.

Goalkeeper David de Gea returned after missing the Victory game with a niggle. New left-back Tyrell Malacia began ahead of Luke Shaw, while Rashford was back in the starting line-up after scoring as a substitute against Victory, partnering a rejuvenated Martial and Sancho in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence.

Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, Ten Hag's other new signings, are not in Australia. Vieira has a youthful squad in Australia, with a number of senior players not making the trip.

Hungry for goals, United made a confident start, dominating early possession, with Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland making a fine stop from Martial after Brazilian Fred's pass split the defence.

But the save ended Butland's game, forcing him to leave the pitch after treatment on his hand. The 26-year-old Martial -- whose career at United looked over after spending the second half of last season on loan at Sevilla -- got the breakthrough seven minutes later.

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He chested down a wonderful floating delivery from Diogo Dalot to fire past Palace's third-choice keeper Remi Matthews after a well-worked build-up. United were hungry for goals, creating plenty of opportunities with Maguire and Rashford both going close.

Against Liverpool and Victory, Ten Hag made wholesale changes at half-time, but this time he made just one, with Donny van de Beek on for Scott McTominay. Van de Beek was involved in the second goal, with a sublime team move finished by Rashford tapping into an empty net.

Sancho got the third soon after on a counter-attack with Martial providing the through ball. United head to Perth next to play Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa, who beat Leeds 1-0 to kickstart their pre-season. Palace also travel to Perth, to face Leeds.

New coach Erik ten Hag warned that there was still a lot more work to do after Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Tuesday with Anthony Martial scoring his third goal in three pre-season games.

New coach Erik ten Hag warned that there was still a lot more work to do after Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Tuesday with Anthony Martial scoring his third goal in three pre-season games. In front of 76,500 fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, French forward Martial struck in the first half while Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho both collected their second goals of the pre-season tour after the restart. Joel Ward pulled one back for Palace, but they were always chasing a game that saw United reduced to 10 men in the dying minutes after Will Fish was sent off for a deliberate foul. Another sour note was the reaction of some fans to Harry Maguire, with suggestions that the United skipper was the target of boos. But it was a mostly positive evening, the friendly victory Ten Hag's third since taking over after their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool in Bangkok and a 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory. In contrast, it was a second straight defeat for Patrick Vieira's young Palace side, who crashed 2-0 to Liverpool in Singapore on Friday. "We are happy with the improvement we are seeing, but there is also a lot of work to do," said Ten Hag. "We did score some wonderful goals, that's true. "We played well and I think the belief is increasing," he added while praising his forwards in particular. They did a lot of running, a lot of work. They have a lot of energy and were rewarded by scoring goals." Also Read: Erik Ten Hag claims Cristiano Ronaldo will extend stay at Man Utd despite exit rumours The Dutchman is beginning to stamp his mark on the Old Trafford side, with his team -- who finished a disappointing sixth last season in the Premier League -- producing some fluid, one-touch football. Goalkeeper David de Gea returned after missing the Victory game with a niggle. New left-back Tyrell Malacia began ahead of Luke Shaw, while Rashford was back in the starting line-up after scoring as a substitute against Victory, partnering a rejuvenated Martial and Sancho in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence. Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, Ten Hag's other new signings, are not in Australia. Vieira has a youthful squad in Australia, with a number of senior players not making the trip. Hungry for goals, United made a confident start, dominating early possession, with Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland making a fine stop from Martial after Brazilian Fred's pass split the defence. But the save ended Butland's game, forcing him to leave the pitch after treatment on his hand. The 26-year-old Martial -- whose career at United looked over after spending the second half of last season on loan at Sevilla -- got the breakthrough seven minutes later. Also Read: Sebastien Haller issues emotional statement after being diagnosed with testicular tumour He chested down a wonderful floating delivery from Diogo Dalot to fire past Palace's third-choice keeper Remi Matthews after a well-worked build-up. United were hungry for goals, creating plenty of opportunities with Maguire and Rashford both going close. Against Liverpool and Victory, Ten Hag made wholesale changes at half-time, but this time he made just one, with Donny van de Beek on for Scott McTominay. Van de Beek was involved in the second goal, with a sublime team move finished by Rashford tapping into an empty net. Sancho got the third soon after on a counter-attack with Martial providing the through ball. United head to Perth next to play Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa, who beat Leeds 1-0 to kickstart their pre-season. Palace also travel to Perth, to face Leeds.

Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho score as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in pre-season clash

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour. Haller had complained of feeling unwell during Dortmund's ongoing pre-season training camp in Switzerland. He underwent a medical examination on Monday when it was revealed that he has a testicular tumour. Haller had recently joined Dortmund from Dutch club Ajax.

The 28-year-old was one of the best players for Ajax in the Eredivisie - the Dutch top flight last season and scored 21 goals in 31 matches for Ajax before securing a switch to Dortmund this summer. He is yet to make his first start for the Bundesliga outfit, who are on their pre-season tour in Switzerland.

Dortmund said it was shocking news for everyone at the club and that they will do everything in their power to help Haller make a full recovery. “This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and everyone else,” said Sebastian Kehl, Dortmund's sporting director.

“The entire BVB family hopes that Sébastien makes a full recovery as soon as possible and that we can give him a hug again soon. We’ll do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment," he added.

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Haller has left Dortmund's pre-season camp and will be returning to Germany to undergo further tests. While testicular tumours can be&nbsp;benign, they can also be cancerous in nature. Many on social media sent their best wishes to Haller hoping the Ivory Coast international will recover soon.

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Dortmund paid Ajax a fee of 31 million euros to sign the 28-year-old striker earlier this month. Haller has been roped in by the Bundesliga giants as a replacement for Erling Haaland, who joined Premier League champions Manchester City this summer.&nbsp;

Haller has so far played for the likes of &nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham United, Ajax and Dortmund in his career. He has also made 15 appearances for the Ivory Coast team in international football.

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour. Haller had complained of feeling unwell during Dortmund's ongoing pre-season training camp in Switzerland.

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour. Haller had complained of feeling unwell during Dortmund's ongoing pre-season training camp in Switzerland. He underwent a medical examination on Monday when it was revealed that he has a testicular tumour. Haller had recently joined Dortmund from Dutch club Ajax. The 28-year-old was one of the best players for Ajax in the Eredivisie - the Dutch top flight last season and scored 21 goals in 31 matches for Ajax before securing a switch to Dortmund this summer. He is yet to make his first start for the Bundesliga outfit, who are on their pre-season tour in Switzerland. Dortmund said it was shocking news for everyone at the club and that they will do everything in their power to help Haller make a full recovery. “This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and everyone else,” said Sebastian Kehl, Dortmund's sporting director. “The entire BVB family hopes that Sébastien makes a full recovery as soon as possible and that we can give him a hug again soon. We’ll do everything in our power to ensure that he receives the best possible treatment," he added. Also Read: WATCH - AC Milan footballer Tiemoue Bakayoko held at gunpoint by Italian police, video goes viral Haller has left Dortmund's pre-season camp and will be returning to Germany to undergo further tests. While testicular tumours can be benign, they can also be cancerous in nature. Many on social media sent their best wishes to Haller hoping the Ivory Coast international will recover soon. We’re with you, @HallerSeb. Wishing you the best with your recovery — West Ham United (@WestHam) July 18, 2022 × Also Read: 'I am well informed': Ten Hag claims Ronaldo will extend stay at Man Utd despite exit rumours Dortmund paid Ajax a fee of 31 million euros to sign the 28-year-old striker earlier this month. Haller has been roped in by the Bundesliga giants as a replacement for Erling Haaland, who joined Premier League champions Manchester City this summer. Haller has so far played for the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham United, Ajax and Dortmund in his career. He has also made 15 appearances for the Ivory Coast team in international football.

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller diagnosed with testicular tumour, leaves club's pre-season camp

The football world was left shocked after the news of Borrusia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller getting diagnosed with a testicular tumour emerged on Tuesday (July 19). The Ivory Coast international was on a pre-season tour with the German club when it was found out that he has developed a testicular tumour. He had to leave the camp and head back to Germany for further treatment.

Haller had initially complained of illness when he was tested by Borussia Dortmund's medical team. During the medical examination, his diagnosis was confirmed following which he left the camp. Haller had joined Dortmund earlier this month from Dutch club Ajax to replace Erling Haaland, who secured a move to Manchester City.

Haller received messages of support and well wishes from all corners once Dortmund confirmed the news. His former club West Ham and former teammate Declan Rice also sent their best wishes to Haller praying for his fast recovery. The Dortmund striker has himself spoken about the diagnosis and released an emotional statement thanking everyone for their wishes.

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"Thank you all for your many messages of support and affection since yesterday's announcement. My family and I thank you. I will now focus on my recovery to come back stronger," Haller said in a statement on social media.

"I want to thank you again from the bottom of my heart for all these many warm messages received. I was very moved to see these beautiful reactions and I even feel like I don't deserve so much," he added.

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Haller had a brilliant season in the Eredivisie for his former team Ajax last season before securing his move to Dortmund this summer. He was prolific in front of the goal for the Dutch side and found the back of the net 21 times in 31 appearances to help them win the Dutch league.

He was signed by Dortmund for a fee of around 31 million euros and is expected to continue his fine form for the Bundesliga giants. The 28-year-old will be hopeful of recovering soon and joining the rest of his teammates for the next season.&nbsp;

The football world was left shocked after the news of Borrusia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller getting diagnosed with a testicular tumour emerged on Tuesday (July 19).

The football world was left shocked after the news of Borrusia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller getting diagnosed with a testicular tumour emerged on Tuesday (July 19). The Ivory Coast international was on a pre-season tour with the German club when it was found out that he has developed a testicular tumour. He had to leave the camp and head back to Germany for further treatment. Haller had initially complained of illness when he was tested by Borussia Dortmund's medical team. During the medical examination, his diagnosis was confirmed following which he left the camp. Haller had joined Dortmund earlier this month from Dutch club Ajax to replace Erling Haaland, who secured a move to Manchester City. Haller received messages of support and well wishes from all corners once Dortmund confirmed the news. His former club West Ham and former teammate Declan Rice also sent their best wishes to Haller praying for his fast recovery. The Dortmund striker has himself spoken about the diagnosis and released an emotional statement thanking everyone for their wishes. Also Read: Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller diagnosed with testicular tumour, leaves club's pre-season camp "Thank you all for your many messages of support and affection since yesterday's announcement. My family and I thank you. I will now focus on my recovery to come back stronger," Haller said in a statement on social media. "I want to thank you again from the bottom of my heart for all these many warm messages received. I was very moved to see these beautiful reactions and I even feel like I don't deserve so much," he added. Merci à tous pour vos nombreux messages de soutien et d’affection depuis l’annonce d’hier. Ma famille et moi même vous remercions. Je vais maintenant me concentrer sur mon rétablissement pour revenir plus fort pic.twitter.com/crbtOfZAXM — Sébastien Haller (@HallerSeb) July 19, 2022 × Also Read: Erik Ten Hag claims Cristiano Ronaldo will extend stay at Man Utd despite exit rumours Haller had a brilliant season in the Eredivisie for his former team Ajax last season before securing his move to Dortmund this summer. He was prolific in front of the goal for the Dutch side and found the back of the net 21 times in 31 appearances to help them win the Dutch league. He was signed by Dortmund for a fee of around 31 million euros and is expected to continue his fine form for the Bundesliga giants. The 28-year-old will be hopeful of recovering soon and joining the rest of his teammates for the next season.

Sebastien Haller issues emotional statement after being diagnosed with testicular tumour

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have bought all six teams in Cricket South Africa`s upcoming new T20 league, the inaugural edition of which is scheduled for January 2023.

It has been learnt that Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and one of the owners of Delhi Capitals have successfully bid for the franchises during the team`s auction.

According to the ESPNcricinfo report, CSK, through parent company Chennai Super Kings Sports Limited, made the highest bid to buy the Johannesburg franchise. Mumbai Indians, owned by Reliance Industries, bought the Cape Town franchise, while the Sun TV Group, which owns Sunrisers, bought the Port Elizabeth franchise.

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The RP Sanjeev Goenka group, which paid a record sum of Rs 7090 crore to buy the Lucknow IPL franchise late last year, picked up the Durban team, while Rajasthan Royals bought the Paarl team. Pretoria has been taken by Jindal South West Sports, which is headed by Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals in IPL.

The league will be run by Cricket South Africa in partnership with television broadcaster SuperSport. The board is expected to make a formal announcement of the new owners and the cities they will represent once the paperwork is completed.

Notably, this new tournament is CSA`s third attempt to start a sustainable franchise-based T20 league after the failure of Global League T20 and the Mzansi Super League due to various reasons.

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The new T20 league was set up as "top priority" by the CSA, which has risked South Africa`s direct qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup after they forfeit a three-match ODI series in Australia, last week.

As per CSA, it had made the radical move for the "long-term sustainability of the game" in South Africa. Going ahead, the board will not organise any international cricket in South Africa after the New Year Test to create a window for the T20 league.

"This new league promises to make a significant investment into both professional cricket and development in South Africa, along with a positive socio-economic and tourism injection into the country," CSA`s chief executive officer Pholetsi Moseki said.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have bought all six teams in Cricket South Africa`s upcoming new T20 league, the inaugural edition of which is scheduled for January 2023.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have bought all six teams in Cricket South Africa`s upcoming new T20 league, the inaugural edition of which is scheduled for January 2023. It has been learnt that Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and one of the owners of Delhi Capitals have successfully bid for the franchises during the team`s auction. According to the ESPNcricinfo report, CSK, through parent company Chennai Super Kings Sports Limited, made the highest bid to buy the Johannesburg franchise. Mumbai Indians, owned by Reliance Industries, bought the Cape Town franchise, while the Sun TV Group, which owns Sunrisers, bought the Port Elizabeth franchise. Also Read: Not Jasprit Bumrah or Rishabh Pant! Aakash Chopra picks Team India's most valuable white-ball player The RP Sanjeev Goenka group, which paid a record sum of Rs 7090 crore to buy the Lucknow IPL franchise late last year, picked up the Durban team, while Rajasthan Royals bought the Paarl team. Pretoria has been taken by Jindal South West Sports, which is headed by Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals in IPL. The league will be run by Cricket South Africa in partnership with television broadcaster SuperSport. The board is expected to make a formal announcement of the new owners and the cities they will represent once the paperwork is completed. Notably, this new tournament is CSA`s third attempt to start a sustainable franchise-based T20 league after the failure of Global League T20 and the Mzansi Super League due to various reasons. Also Read: 'One of the greatest ever': Stokes responds to Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England The new T20 league was set up as "top priority" by the CSA, which has risked South Africa`s direct qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup after they forfeit a three-match ODI series in Australia, last week. As per CSA, it had made the radical move for the "long-term sustainability of the game" in South Africa. Going ahead, the board will not organise any international cricket in South Africa after the New Year Test to create a window for the T20 league. "This new league promises to make a significant investment into both professional cricket and development in South Africa, along with a positive socio-economic and tourism injection into the country," CSA`s chief executive officer Pholetsi Moseki said.

IPL franchise owners buy all six teams in South Africa's new T20 league: Report

Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game. Stokes, who recently took over from Joe Root as England's Test captain, also said he wants to focus on playing Tests and T20Is going forward.

One of the best all-rounders in the game at present, Stokes' decision to retire came as a shock to many. Indian superstar Virat Kohli lauded Stokes for his brave decision and paid tribute to him after his retirement announcement. Kohli left a heartfelt message in the comments section under Stokes' Instagram post on his retirement.

"You're the most competitive bloke I've ever played against. Respect," Kohli wrote. Stokes was asked about the former Indian captain's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI game against South Africa at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The England all-rounder said it felt great to hear a compliment from someone like Kohli, who he feels will go down as one of the greatest of all time.

"Look, Virat, he is going to go down as one of the greatest ever players to play the game in all three formats. He is a phenomenal player. And I have absolutely loved every time I have played against someone like him. The energy and the commitment that he gives to the game is something I have always really admired even before I started playing against him," Stokes told the official broadcaster when asked about Kohli's message.

"When you play against guys like that, you understand what it means at the top level. It was nice to hear," he added.

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Stokes was part of the recently-concluded ODI series between India and England at home which the hosts lost 2-1. The England all-rounder revealed the thought of retirement hit him after the first ODI against India which England lost and that it was clear he wanted to make way for someone who would give his 100 percent for the team in the format.

"It was actually after the first one-day game [against India] where it was quite clear - one of the best bits of advice I got was 'if there's any doubt, there's no doubt'," said Stokes, who was one of the heroes of England's ODI World Cup triumph in 2019.

"As I said in my statement, this England shirt deserves 100 percent from whoever wears it and unfortunately I didn't like the feeling of not being able to contribute in the way I wanted to - and the feeling of stopping someone else from being able to progress in this format," he added.

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Stokes played an instrumental role in helping England clinch their maiden World Cup title in 2019 and was the top scorer for them in the tied final with a gritty knock of 84 runs before scoring 8 runs off 3 balls in the Super Over. He played 102 ODIs for England, amassing 2919 runs and piking up 74 wickets.

Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game.

Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game. Stokes, who recently took over from Joe Root as England's Test captain, also said he wants to focus on playing Tests and T20Is going forward. One of the best all-rounders in the game at present, Stokes' decision to retire came as a shock to many. Indian superstar Virat Kohli lauded Stokes for his brave decision and paid tribute to him after his retirement announcement. Kohli left a heartfelt message in the comments section under Stokes' Instagram post on his retirement. "You're the most competitive bloke I've ever played against. Respect," Kohli wrote. Stokes was asked about the former Indian captain's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI game against South Africa at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The England all-rounder said it felt great to hear a compliment from someone like Kohli, who he feels will go down as one of the greatest of all time. "Look, Virat, he is going to go down as one of the greatest ever players to play the game in all three formats. He is a phenomenal player. And I have absolutely loved every time I have played against someone like him. The energy and the commitment that he gives to the game is something I have always really admired even before I started playing against him," Stokes told the official broadcaster when asked about Kohli's message. "When you play against guys like that, you understand what it means at the top level. It was nice to hear," he added. Also Read: 'ECB banned me from T20s too': Pietersen recalls his early ODI retirement after Stokes' announcement Stokes was part of the recently-concluded ODI series between India and England at home which the hosts lost 2-1. The England all-rounder revealed the thought of retirement hit him after the first ODI against India which England lost and that it was clear he wanted to make way for someone who would give his 100 percent for the team in the format. "It was actually after the first one-day game [against India] where it was quite clear - one of the best bits of advice I got was 'if there's any doubt, there's no doubt'," said Stokes, who was one of the heroes of England's ODI World Cup triumph in 2019. "As I said in my statement, this England shirt deserves 100 percent from whoever wears it and unfortunately I didn't like the feeling of not being able to contribute in the way I wanted to - and the feeling of stopping someone else from being able to progress in this format," he added. Also Read: Kohli reacts as Stokes retires from ODIs: 'You're the most competitive bloke I've played against' Stokes played an instrumental role in helping England clinch their maiden World Cup title in 2019 and was the top scorer for them in the tied final with a gritty knock of 84 runs before scoring 8 runs off 3 balls in the Super Over. He played 102 ODIs for England, amassing 2919 runs and piking up 74 wickets.

'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England

Ben Stokes shocked the cricketing world with a surprise announcement on Monday (July 18) as the England Test captain confirmed he has decided to retire from ODI cricket. One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Stokes said it was 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game which led to the decision of&nbsp;giving up the fifty-over format.

Stokes was one of the vital cogs in England's ODI setup and his retirement has certainly come as a huge blow to the team ahead of the 202 ICC ODI World Cup&nbsp;next year. He was one of the heroes of England's maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 2019 with stellar contributions from the bat and the ball.&nbsp;

Several cricket experts and former England cricketers have already expressed their disappointment over Stokes' decision to quit ODIs. Many, including the likes of former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan, have blamed the packed cricketing schedule for Stokes' retirement from ODIs.

Recently, former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined the bandwagon and took to Twitter to recall his decision of retiring early from ODI cricket in 2012. Like Stokes, Pietersen was also 31 at the time he decided to retire from the fifty-over format and said he had decided to quit due to the 'intensity of the international schedule'.

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Amid raging debate over the demanding cricketing schedule after Stokes' surprising decision, Pietersen recalled how he was not supported by the England Cricket Board (ECB) when he had told them he wanted to quit ODIs due to the schedule. ECB even banned Pietersen from T20s for retiring early from ODIs.

"I once said the schedule was horrendous and I couldn’t cope, so I retired from ODI cricket &amp; the ECB banned me from T20s too," the former England captain tweeted on Tuesday.

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Pietersen was also one of the first English players to go against the England Cricket Board for playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ECB had initially banned English players from taking part in the IPL but Pietersen went on to feature in the tournament despite their warning.

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The former England captain played 136 ODIs for the country, scoring 4,440 runs at an excellent average of over 40, including 9 centuries and 25 fifties. Meanwhile, Stokes is currently playing his final ODI for England against South Africa at his home ground -&nbsp;Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street in Durham.

Ben Stokes shocked the cricketing world with a surprise announcement on Monday (July 18) as the England Test captain confirmed he has decided to retire from ODI cricket.

Ben Stokes shocked the cricketing world with a surprise announcement on Monday (July 18) as the England Test captain confirmed he has decided to retire from ODI cricket. One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Stokes said it was 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing all three formats of the game which led to the decision of giving up the fifty-over format. Stokes was one of the vital cogs in England's ODI setup and his retirement has certainly come as a huge blow to the team ahead of the 202 ICC ODI World Cup next year. He was one of the heroes of England's maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 2019 with stellar contributions from the bat and the ball. Several cricket experts and former England cricketers have already expressed their disappointment over Stokes' decision to quit ODIs. Many, including the likes of former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan, have blamed the packed cricketing schedule for Stokes' retirement from ODIs. Recently, former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined the bandwagon and took to Twitter to recall his decision of retiring early from ODI cricket in 2012. Like Stokes, Pietersen was also 31 at the time he decided to retire from the fifty-over format and said he had decided to quit due to the 'intensity of the international schedule'. Also Read: 'I'd love to bowl at Virat Kohli again': James Anderson drops major hint on Test retirement Amid raging debate over the demanding cricketing schedule after Stokes' surprising decision, Pietersen recalled how he was not supported by the England Cricket Board (ECB) when he had told them he wanted to quit ODIs due to the schedule. ECB even banned Pietersen from T20s for retiring early from ODIs. "I once said the schedule was horrendous and I couldn’t cope, so I retired from ODI cricket & the ECB banned me from T20s too," the former England captain tweeted on Tuesday. I once said the schedule was horrendous and I couldn’t cope, so I retired from ODI cricket & the ECB banned me from T20s too…………. — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) July 19, 2022 × Pietersen was also one of the first English players to go against the England Cricket Board for playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ECB had initially banned English players from taking part in the IPL but Pietersen went on to feature in the tournament despite their warning. Also Read: 'Cricketing schedule is absolutely crazy': Nasser Hussain dejected as Ben Stokes quits ODIs The former England captain played 136 ODIs for the country, scoring 4,440 runs at an excellent average of over 40, including 9 centuries and 25 fifties. Meanwhile, Stokes is currently playing his final ODI for England against South Africa at his home ground - Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street in Durham.

'ECB banned me from T20s too': Kevin Pietersen recalls his early ODI retirement after Ben Stokes' announcement

England pacer James Anderson has dropped a major hint on his retirement amid rumours that he might quit the sport soon. One of the best fast bowlers of the generation, Anderson has been a force to reckon with for England in Test cricket and is in no mood to stop anytime soon. The veteran pacer was recently seen in action during the one-off fifth Test between India and England in Edgbaston.

Anderson was on top of his game in the Edgbaston Test and picked up a total of six wickets across India's two innings but failed to bag the prized wicket of Virat Kohli. Anderson, who has troubled some of the best batters throughout his career, has enjoyed some memorable on-field battles with Kohli.

The duo share an epic rivalry on the pitch but remain good friends off it. Anderson has dismissed Kohli seven times in Test cricket and many believed their face-off in the Edgbaston Test earlier this month was the final time they had seen the two greats go up against each other.

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However, the England legend has dropped a huge hint on his future and said he would like to bowl at Kohli one more time before he decided to quit cricket. Anderson only plays Test cricket for England and has not featured in white-ball cricket for a long time.

"Well, I do not know [when I will retire]. I would love to bowl at Virat again. So, maybe I will stick around for the next tour," said Anderson when asked about his retirement.

Anderson had dominated the battle between him and Kohli during India's tour of England in 2014 when he dismissed the Indian batter 4 times making it a nightmarish series for him. However, Kohli settled scores when India toured England in 2018 and scored 114 runs against him without giving him his wicket even once.

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However, India are not expected to play a Test series against England anytime soon after the recently-concluded one-off fifth Test which was a rescheduled game from their tour last year. India will take on England in a Test series at home in 2024 and away in 2025, as per reports.

It remains to be seen if Anderson will stick around for another couple of years to enjoy his last battle with Kohli before hanging up his boots as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

England pacer James Anderson has dropped a major hint on his retirement amid rumours that he might quit the sport soon. One of the best fast bowlers of the generation, Anderson has been a force to reckon with for England in Test cricket and is in no mood to stop anytime soon.

England pacer James Anderson has dropped a major hint on his retirement amid rumours that he might quit the sport soon. One of the best fast bowlers of the generation, Anderson has been a force to reckon with for England in Test cricket and is in no mood to stop anytime soon. The veteran pacer was recently seen in action during the one-off fifth Test between India and England in Edgbaston. Anderson was on top of his game in the Edgbaston Test and picked up a total of six wickets across India's two innings but failed to bag the prized wicket of Virat Kohli. Anderson, who has troubled some of the best batters throughout his career, has enjoyed some memorable on-field battles with Kohli. The duo share an epic rivalry on the pitch but remain good friends off it. Anderson has dismissed Kohli seven times in Test cricket and many believed their face-off in the Edgbaston Test earlier this month was the final time they had seen the two greats go up against each other. Also Read: Yasir replicates Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century' to outfox Mendis in Galle Test - WATCH However, the England legend has dropped a huge hint on his future and said he would like to bowl at Kohli one more time before he decided to quit cricket. Anderson only plays Test cricket for England and has not featured in white-ball cricket for a long time. "Well, I do not know [when I will retire]. I would love to bowl at Virat again. So, maybe I will stick around for the next tour," said Anderson when asked about his retirement. Anderson had dominated the battle between him and Kohli during India's tour of England in 2014 when he dismissed the Indian batter 4 times making it a nightmarish series for him. However, Kohli settled scores when India toured England in 2018 and scored 114 runs against him without giving him his wicket even once. Also Read: 'You can never....': Dinesh Karthik comes to Virat Kohli's defence amid his lean patch However, India are not expected to play a Test series against England anytime soon after the recently-concluded one-off fifth Test which was a rescheduled game from their tour last year. India will take on England in a Test series at home in 2024 and away in 2025, as per reports. It remains to be seen if Anderson will stick around for another couple of years to enjoy his last battle with Kohli before hanging up his boots as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

'I'd love to bowl at Virat Kohli again': James Anderson drops major hint on Test retirement

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games. It brings down the curtain on a glittering career that has seen the elegant skater become a national icon who is trailed around the world by adoring fans.

It follows a string of injuries, including at February's Games, where the "Ice Prince" was dethroned as Olympic champion by rival Nathan Chen of the United States, with Hanyu finishing a disappointing fourth in Beijing.

Wearing a dark suit and bowing deeply as he took to the stage, Hanyu told a packed press conference in Tokyo that he was finished as a competitive athlete.

"I'll no longer be compared with other skaters as a competitor," Hanyu said, saying he will concentrate on skating in exhibition shows for his fans. "I have no sadness. I want to continue to do my best."

Hanyu made clear his discomfort with the idea of being considered retired.

"I don't like using the word 'retire'. Ice shows tend to be considered something elegant and fun, but I want to remain more of an athlete.... I want people to see me as I continue to fight," he said.

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With his graceful skating style and delicate, boyish looks, Hanyu is an icon for his "Fanyu" supporters, who shower the ice with Winnie the Pooh toys after his routines.

He won his first Olympic singles title at the 2014 Sochi Games and then became the first man in 66 years to defend his crown four years later in Pyeongchang.

He also won the world championships in 2014 and 2017 but he has been dogged by injury in recent years, including an ankle ligament problem that he had to overcome to win his second Olympic gold.

The same ankle forced him to miss the 2021 Grand Prix season, but he made a successful return at last year's Japanese national championships.

It was there that he attempted to become the first skater to land a quadruple axel jump, which was expected to be his secret weapon at the Beijing Games. But instead, he tumbled twice and said afterwards: "It feels like everything has gone wrong this time around."

Hanyu said Tuesday he had considered ending his competitive career after Pyeongchang in 2018, but decided instead to continue to fight for his goal of the quadruple axel.

"As far as competitions go, as far as their results, I think I have been able to take all the things I wanted to take. I think I have grown in such a way that I don't seek that kind of evaluation anymore," he said.

The elusive quadruple axel remains on his mind, he admitted, and the skating sensation said he would "work harder" so he could one day "land it successfully in front of everyone".

"What I want is to remain someone who continues to work hard toward dreams and goals," he said.

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Hanyu is a national hero in Japan, where he became the youngest recipient of his country's prestigious People's Honour Award in 2018, and his every move is headline news.

But he still remains something of an enigma despite the huge attention, rarely granting interviews and having no social media presence. His fans spend fortunes watching him compete and even carve sculptures of the rake-thin star, who is known as "Yuzu" to his devotees.

Hanyu began skating as a child in his native Sendai, in Japan's northeast. When the massive earthquake and tsunami hit the region in 2011, he was practising on the ice and was forced to flee the rink on his skates. 
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Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games. It brings down the curtain on a glittering career that has seen the elegant skater become a national icon who is trailed around the world by adoring fans. It follows a string of injuries, including at February's Games, where the "Ice Prince" was dethroned as Olympic champion by rival Nathan Chen of the United States, with Hanyu finishing a disappointing fourth in Beijing. Wearing a dark suit and bowing deeply as he took to the stage, Hanyu told a packed press conference in Tokyo that he was finished as a competitive athlete. "I'll no longer be compared with other skaters as a competitor," Hanyu said, saying he will concentrate on skating in exhibition shows for his fans. "I have no sadness. I want to continue to do my best." Hanyu made clear his discomfort with the idea of being considered retired. "I don't like using the word 'retire'. Ice shows tend to be considered something elegant and fun, but I want to remain more of an athlete.... I want people to see me as I continue to fight," he said. Also Read: Japan's figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu sparks retirement rumours With his graceful skating style and delicate, boyish looks, Hanyu is an icon for his "Fanyu" supporters, who shower the ice with Winnie the Pooh toys after his routines. He won his first Olympic singles title at the 2014 Sochi Games and then became the first man in 66 years to defend his crown four years later in Pyeongchang. He also won the world championships in 2014 and 2017 but he has been dogged by injury in recent years, including an ankle ligament problem that he had to overcome to win his second Olympic gold. The same ankle forced him to miss the 2021 Grand Prix season, but he made a successful return at last year's Japanese national championships. It was there that he attempted to become the first skater to land a quadruple axel jump, which was expected to be his secret weapon at the Beijing Games. But instead, he tumbled twice and said afterwards: "It feels like everything has gone wrong this time around." Hanyu said Tuesday he had considered ending his competitive career after Pyeongchang in 2018, but decided instead to continue to fight for his goal of the quadruple axel. "As far as competitions go, as far as their results, I think I have been able to take all the things I wanted to take. I think I have grown in such a way that I don't seek that kind of evaluation anymore," he said. The elusive quadruple axel remains on his mind, he admitted, and the skating sensation said he would "work harder" so he could one day "land it successfully in front of everyone". "What I want is to remain someone who continues to work hard toward dreams and goals," he said. Also Read: Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay, slams Russian stance on homosexuality Hanyu is a national hero in Japan, where he became the youngest recipient of his country's prestigious People's Honour Award in 2018, and his every move is headline news. But he still remains something of an enigma despite the huge attention, rarely granting interviews and having no social media presence. His fans spend fortunes watching him compete and even carve sculptures of the rake-thin star, who is known as "Yuzu" to his devotees. Hanyu began skating as a child in his native Sendai, in Japan's northeast. When the massive earthquake and tsunami hit the region in 2011, he was practising on the ice and was forced to flee the rink on his skates.

Two-time Olympic skating champion Japan's 'ice prince' Yuzuru Hanyu retires aged 27

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Test captain Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs is disappointing news to say the least. Stokes announced his decision to quit the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) and confirmed he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday. The 31-year-old is one of the best payers England have and was one of the key members of the team across all three formats.

Stokes is regarded as one of the best all-rounders in world cricket at present and his decision to quit ODIs came as a shock to many. The England all-rounder said he decided to quit ODIs as it felt it was 'unsustainable' for him to carry on playing all three formats of the game.&nbsp;

England's 2019 ODI World Cup hero has dealt with mental fatigue and injuries in the recent past. Stokes had taken a mental health break from cricket last year and had also missed the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE. He then gave a miss to IPL 2022 and also puled out of The Hundred this year.&nbsp;

Reacting to his shock retirement from ODIs, Hussain blamed the packed cricket schedule which he believes is proving to be a nightmare for cricketers. Hussain said the current schedule in cricket is 'madness' for players and it's hard to cope for even the best of best like Stokes, who wants to give his all whenever he takes the field for England.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-reacts-as-ben-stokes-retires-from-odis-youre-the-most-competitive-bloke-ive-played-against-498550">Virat Kohli reacts as Ben Stokes retires from ODIs: 'You're the most competitive bloke I've played against'</a>

"It is disappointing news to say the least but it is a reflection of where the cricketing schedule is at the moment. It is madness for players," Nasser Hussain said on Sky Sports.

"Half the reasons (for his retirement decision) will be physical, and half will be mental, and mental in Ben's case is the fact he can't do things at 70, 80%. He's not just going to be a bit-part player, he has to do it full on and he's not willing to do it unless he does it 100 percent.

"In a way, I respect him immensely for making that decision because that's how you want every England cricketer to turn up, giving it everything every single day," he added.

Stokes was one of England's best players in the 2019 ODI World Cup where he scored 457 runs and picked up 7 wickets to play an instrumental role in helping his team lift their maiden World Cup title. He has played a total of 104 ODIs for England so far in his career, amassing 2919 runs and picking up 74 wickets for the team.

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-2019-world-cup-hero-ben-stokes-announces-retirement-from-odi-cricket-498499"> England's 2019 World Cup hero Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket</a>

He had recently taken over as England's Test captain from Joe Root and said he wasn't able to give his 100 percent in all three formats which is why he decided to retire from ODIs. Hussain has blamed the 'absolutely crazy' cricket schedule for forcing Stokes into retiring from ODIs early in his career.

"I guess it's the schedule. The cricketing schedule is absolutely crazy at the moment. If you just play in the one format - say Test matches - it's absolutely fine," said Hussain.

"But if you're a multi-format, multi-dimensional player, and even a Test Match captain like Ben Stokes, who throws himself into his job 100% on and off the field, eventually something's going to have to give, and it looks like for Ben it is 50-over cricket which is a real shame because he gave us and England fans the greatest day for a very long time in 2019, a day we'll never forget with that World Cup final," added the former England captain.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Test captain Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs is disappointing news to say the least. Stokes announced his decision to quit the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) and confirmed he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Test captain Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs is disappointing news to say the least. Stokes announced his decision to quit the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) and confirmed he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday. The 31-year-old is one of the best payers England have and was one of the key members of the team across all three formats. Stokes is regarded as one of the best all-rounders in world cricket at present and his decision to quit ODIs came as a shock to many. The England all-rounder said he decided to quit ODIs as it felt it was 'unsustainable' for him to carry on playing all three formats of the game. England's 2019 ODI World Cup hero has dealt with mental fatigue and injuries in the recent past. Stokes had taken a mental health break from cricket last year and had also missed the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE. He then gave a miss to IPL 2022 and also puled out of The Hundred this year. Reacting to his shock retirement from ODIs, Hussain blamed the packed cricket schedule which he believes is proving to be a nightmare for cricketers. Hussain said the current schedule in cricket is 'madness' for players and it's hard to cope for even the best of best like Stokes, who wants to give his all whenever he takes the field for England. Also Read: Virat Kohli reacts as Ben Stokes retires from ODIs: 'You're the most competitive bloke I've played against' "It is disappointing news to say the least but it is a reflection of where the cricketing schedule is at the moment. It is madness for players," Nasser Hussain said on Sky Sports. "Half the reasons (for his retirement decision) will be physical, and half will be mental, and mental in Ben's case is the fact he can't do things at 70, 80%. He's not just going to be a bit-part player, he has to do it full on and he's not willing to do it unless he does it 100 percent. "In a way, I respect him immensely for making that decision because that's how you want every England cricketer to turn up, giving it everything every single day," he added. Stokes was one of England's best players in the 2019 ODI World Cup where he scored 457 runs and picked up 7 wickets to play an instrumental role in helping his team lift their maiden World Cup title. He has played a total of 104 ODIs for England so far in his career, amassing 2919 runs and picking up 74 wickets for the team. Also Read: England's 2019 World Cup hero Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket He had recently taken over as England's Test captain from Joe Root and said he wasn't able to give his 100 percent in all three formats which is why he decided to retire from ODIs. Hussain has blamed the 'absolutely crazy' cricket schedule for forcing Stokes into retiring from ODIs early in his career. "I guess it's the schedule. The cricketing schedule is absolutely crazy at the moment. If you just play in the one format - say Test matches - it's absolutely fine," said Hussain. "But if you're a multi-format, multi-dimensional player, and even a Test Match captain like Ben Stokes, who throws himself into his job 100% on and off the field, eventually something's going to have to give, and it looks like for Ben it is 50-over cricket which is a real shame because he gave us and England fans the greatest day for a very long time in 2019, a day we'll never forget with that World Cup final," added the former England captain.

'Cricketing schedule is absolutely crazy': Ex-England skipper Nasser Hussain dejected as Ben Stokes quits ODIs

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