Georgia Stanway`s extra-time stunner helped England reach the semi-finals of Women`s Euro 2022 after they defeated Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Spain frustrated their opposition during the whole 90 minutes of the match and dominated in terms of ball possession and shots. Other time-stalling techniques used by them did not allow England to reach their full potential in the match.

After the first half break, Spain took the lead shortly. England was denied their opening goal and a penalty shout via VAR in the first half. Half-time substitute Athenea del Castillo beat Rachel Daly, before cutting the ball back for Eshter Gonzalez, who made no mistake in firing it past Mary Earps in the 54th minute. By this, England had conceded their first goal in the 2022 edition of the tournament and with Spain in lead till the 84th minute, it looked like the hosts would make an early exit from the tournament.

But substitute Ella Toone scored an equalizer and sent the game into extra-time. Spain was agitated by the equalizer and felt that a foul had happened, but the referee and VAR did not feel the same and their substitute goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez was given a yellow card for dissent while on the bench. The English team was much better in the extra time and things continued to move in their way. In the 96th minute, Stanway hit a stunning goal and sealed the game for the hosts. Now in the semi-finals, England will now face either Sweden or Belgium on Tuesday at Bramall Lane. Spain has failed to make it past the quarter-finals for the third consecutive time in the European Championships. England head coach Sarina Wiegman was quoted by Sky Sports as saying following the match: "I think I went a little crazy. I was so happy - I tried to stay calm but it was so close, a game which could have gone either way. I was so happy that we won."

"We showed resilience, we showed we could come from behind. From the 80th minute, we changed shape and scored very quickly. Then we went back to that, and in extra-time at the moment we scored we were a little better. We were a little fresher, then they had to score again and were pushing," she added. "For the fans in the stadium and watching on TV, it was an incredible game. The fans here were so behind us, it was incredible to experience. Every game, the subs have had an influence. It shows the depth of our team, the eagerness of every player to start or come on. Everyone is also on the same page all the time, and wants to make a difference. I am just really happy with that, we are all supportive, everyone knows their task, otherwise you cannot do what you bring on the pitch," she continued.

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"I do not make the decisions on my own, we have a technical staff communicating what we want to do before a game, during a game we talk about scenarios - it is teamwork too. What the fans did for us was really home advantage, it was really incredible to experience and it really helped our team," she concluded. Spain head coach Jorge Vilda also said, "It is a disappointing defeat and to go out of this competition. If there is a good way to lose, I think it is by playing the sort of game my players have done tonight. We are all very proud of what we saw on the pitch, everyone has improved, we gave everything, it was not to be and now we have to keep our heads held high and we will analyse it further going forward."

"We have a very good team here, there is a bright future ahead based on what we have seen at this tournament. It is a difficult day for us, we`ll have to just digest it over the next few days and see where we can improve," she continued. "We have done well in many areas, and then when there are big moments in the future we hope that we can avoid the sorts of setbacks we`ve had this time around. When there are just a few minutes left, you are thinking about how not to concede a goal. Then a cross came in, the ball was knocked down and we went into extra-time. I did not have a clear view and have not had a chance to see it back. We can take the good performance from our players, and there is a bright future ahead."

"We scored the goal, but then we were losing possession and finding it hard in midfield to get the ball. England were looking dangerous from wide areas and corners, so then we took off players who we thought would help us less in those areas."

"Everyone did well and performed at a high level. We would have liked to have had more of the ball, I think the key would have been scoring a second goal to finish off the game. It was not possible, and that led to what happened afterwards," she concluded.&nbsp;

Georgia Stanway`s extra-time stunner helped England reach the semi-finals of Women`s Euro 2022 after they defeated Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Spain frustrated their opposition during the whole 90 minutes of the match and dominated in terms of ball possession and shots.

Georgia Stanway`s extra-time stunner helped England reach the semi-finals of Women`s Euro 2022 after they defeated Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Spain frustrated their opposition during the whole 90 minutes of the match and dominated in terms of ball possession and shots. Other time-stalling techniques used by them did not allow England to reach their full potential in the match. After the first half break, Spain took the lead shortly. England was denied their opening goal and a penalty shout via VAR in the first half. Half-time substitute Athenea del Castillo beat Rachel Daly, before cutting the ball back for Eshter Gonzalez, who made no mistake in firing it past Mary Earps in the 54th minute. By this, England had conceded their first goal in the 2022 edition of the tournament and with Spain in lead till the 84th minute, it looked like the hosts would make an early exit from the tournament. But substitute Ella Toone scored an equalizer and sent the game into extra-time. Spain was agitated by the equalizer and felt that a foul had happened, but the referee and VAR did not feel the same and their substitute goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez was given a yellow card for dissent while on the bench. The English team was much better in the extra time and things continued to move in their way. In the 96th minute, Stanway hit a stunning goal and sealed the game for the hosts. Now in the semi-finals, England will now face either Sweden or Belgium on Tuesday at Bramall Lane. Spain has failed to make it past the quarter-finals for the third consecutive time in the European Championships. England head coach Sarina Wiegman was quoted by Sky Sports as saying following the match: "I think I went a little crazy. I was so happy - I tried to stay calm but it was so close, a game which could have gone either way. I was so happy that we won." "We showed resilience, we showed we could come from behind. From the 80th minute, we changed shape and scored very quickly. Then we went back to that, and in extra-time at the moment we scored we were a little better. We were a little fresher, then they had to score again and were pushing," she added. "For the fans in the stadium and watching on TV, it was an incredible game. The fans here were so behind us, it was incredible to experience. Every game, the subs have had an influence. It shows the depth of our team, the eagerness of every player to start or come on. Everyone is also on the same page all the time, and wants to make a difference. I am just really happy with that, we are all supportive, everyone knows their task, otherwise you cannot do what you bring on the pitch," she continued. ALSO READ | Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho score as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in pre-season clash "I do not make the decisions on my own, we have a technical staff communicating what we want to do before a game, during a game we talk about scenarios - it is teamwork too. What the fans did for us was really home advantage, it was really incredible to experience and it really helped our team," she concluded. Spain head coach Jorge Vilda also said, "It is a disappointing defeat and to go out of this competition. If there is a good way to lose, I think it is by playing the sort of game my players have done tonight. We are all very proud of what we saw on the pitch, everyone has improved, we gave everything, it was not to be and now we have to keep our heads held high and we will analyse it further going forward." "We have a very good team here, there is a bright future ahead based on what we have seen at this tournament. It is a difficult day for us, we`ll have to just digest it over the next few days and see where we can improve," she continued. "We have done well in many areas, and then when there are big moments in the future we hope that we can avoid the sorts of setbacks we`ve had this time around. When there are just a few minutes left, you are thinking about how not to concede a goal. Then a cross came in, the ball was knocked down and we went into extra-time. I did not have a clear view and have not had a chance to see it back. We can take the good performance from our players, and there is a bright future ahead." "We scored the goal, but then we were losing possession and finding it hard in midfield to get the ball. England were looking dangerous from wide areas and corners, so then we took off players who we thought would help us less in those areas." "Everyone did well and performed at a high level. We would have liked to have had more of the ball, I think the key would have been scoring a second goal to finish off the game. It was not possible, and that led to what happened afterwards," she concluded.

Women's Euro 2022: Georgia Stanway's late goal takes England to semi-finals with 2-1 win over Spain

Rishabh Pant was one of the stars for Team India in their recently-concluded England tour. Pant started the tour by slamming a hundred in the one-off Test in Edgbaston. While he couldn't do much in the following T20Is and second and penultimate ODI, after not getting a chance to bat in the series opener, the swasbuckling left-hander scored his maiden 50-over ton to guide Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. to a memorable 2-1 series win in the third and final ODI on July 17 (Sunday).

Pant came out to bat with India in deep trouble, in pursuit of 260 in the series decider in Manchester, and stitched a memorable 133-run stand with all-rounder Hardik Pandya (55-ball 71). While Hardik departed for a well-compiled knock, Pant ensured India's 2-1 series victory by remaining unbeaten on 125, off 113 balls. He also did a fine job behind the stumps throughout the tour to raise his stocks further at the highest level.&nbsp;

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Thus, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Pant's growth and said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, "Rishabh Pant is a fearless cricketer. He has the cut shot, pull shot, reverse sweep, slog sweep and paddle sweep. He won the (Test) match in Australia, he won the match here (in England) and took India to a series victory single-handedly."

However, Akhtar wants&nbsp;Pant to focus on his fitness and lose some weight. The former pacer went onto add that he&nbsp;feels that the 24-year-old can become a model and earn crores by becoming fitter.

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"He is a little overweight. I hope he takes care of that. Because the Indian market is big. He's good-looking. He can emerge as a model, earn in crores. Because whenever a person becomes a superstar in India, a lot of investment is made on them," the legendary Pakistan pacer added.

Pant won't be part of the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team's three ODIs versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, but will join the T20I squad for the following five-match series versus the two-time winners.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant was one of the stars for Team India in their recently-concluded England tour. Pant started the tour by slamming a hundred in the one-off Test in Edgbaston.

Rishabh Pant was one of the stars for Team India in their recently-concluded England tour. Pant started the tour by slamming a hundred in the one-off Test in Edgbaston. While he couldn't do much in the following T20Is and second and penultimate ODI, after not getting a chance to bat in the series opener, the swasbuckling left-hander scored his maiden 50-over ton to guide Rohit Sharma & Co. to a memorable 2-1 series win in the third and final ODI on July 17 (Sunday). Pant came out to bat with India in deep trouble, in pursuit of 260 in the series decider in Manchester, and stitched a memorable 133-run stand with all-rounder Hardik Pandya (55-ball 71). While Hardik departed for a well-compiled knock, Pant ensured India's 2-1 series victory by remaining unbeaten on 125, off 113 balls. He also did a fine job behind the stumps throughout the tour to raise his stocks further at the highest level. ALSO READ | 'Only he can stop himself now': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant after his stunning ton vs England Thus, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Pant's growth and said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, "Rishabh Pant is a fearless cricketer. He has the cut shot, pull shot, reverse sweep, slog sweep and paddle sweep. He won the (Test) match in Australia, he won the match here (in England) and took India to a series victory single-handedly." However, Akhtar wants Pant to focus on his fitness and lose some weight. The former pacer went onto add that he feels that the 24-year-old can become a model and earn crores by becoming fitter. ALSO READ | Shoaib Akhtar shares advice for Hardik Pandya after India's successful white-ball series vs England "He is a little overweight. I hope he takes care of that. Because the Indian market is big. He's good-looking. He can emerge as a model, earn in crores. Because whenever a person becomes a superstar in India, a lot of investment is made on them," the legendary Pakistan pacer added. Pant won't be part of the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team's three ODIs versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, but will join the T20I squad for the following five-match series versus the two-time winners.

Shoaib Akhtar urges Rishabh Pant to lose weight, feels youngster can 'become a model & earn crores'

Hardik Pandya had a stellar run in Rohit Sharma-led India's successful white-ball series versus hosts England, which concluded on July 17 (Sunday) in Manchester. India won the three T20Is, 2-1, and also claimed the following three ODIs by the same margin to end a memorable tour of England.&nbsp;

Hardik impressed one and all with his all-round heroics throughout the white-ball leg, ending with the Player-of-the-Match in the opening T20I (for his maiden fifty and four-fer) and Player-of-the-Series in the ODIs, for his vital 55-ball 71 in the series finale and six scalps overall. Thus, the 28-year-old all-rounder remains in peak form ever since he made his return to competitive cricket since IPL 2022's commencement, where he led debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title.

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Thus, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar shared some advice for Hardik and lauded him for his memorable run versus England. “I was happy to see Hardik Pandya perform as a bowler as he brings an incredible balance to the team. I am also delighted that he has become serious about his fitness. He got a good shock when he was out of the team for 1-2 years as he was a bit unfit casual," Akhtar said&nbsp;on his YouTube channel.

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“He seems to enjoy his life on the field. He should not enjoy much off the field as he is a rare talent. He is a great fielder, a great bowler, actually, he is a great addition to the pace battery. He outshone other bowlers and I would advice him to remain focused on his game," the former pacer&nbsp;asserted.

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Hardik also achieved a rare feat in the third and final ODI versus Jos Buttler's England when he became only the fifth Indian to&nbsp;score a half-century and also account for four wickets in the same match. Thus, Akhtar opined on his batting and added,&nbsp;"He is a very good batter as he played very later and the number of compact shots that he has, I don’t have any doubt that he will become one of the best all-rounders in the world."

Hardik has been on a roll and will be eager to continue in a similar manner to guide India to their second title in the forthcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia.&nbsp;
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Hardik Pandya had a stellar run in Rohit Sharma-led India's successful white-ball series versus hosts England, which concluded on July 17 (Sunday) in Manchester.

Hardik Pandya had a stellar run in Rohit Sharma-led India's successful white-ball series versus hosts England, which concluded on July 17 (Sunday) in Manchester. India won the three T20Is, 2-1, and also claimed the following three ODIs by the same margin to end a memorable tour of England. Hardik impressed one and all with his all-round heroics throughout the white-ball leg, ending with the Player-of-the-Match in the opening T20I (for his maiden fifty and four-fer) and Player-of-the-Series in the ODIs, for his vital 55-ball 71 in the series finale and six scalps overall. Thus, the 28-year-old all-rounder remains in peak form ever since he made his return to competitive cricket since IPL 2022's commencement, where he led debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title. ALSO READ | 'I was completely....' - Sanjay Manjrekar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant-Hardik Pandya after England ODIs Thus, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar shared some advice for Hardik and lauded him for his memorable run versus England. “I was happy to see Hardik Pandya perform as a bowler as he brings an incredible balance to the team. I am also delighted that he has become serious about his fitness. He got a good shock when he was out of the team for 1-2 years as he was a bit unfit casual," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel. “He seems to enjoy his life on the field. He should not enjoy much off the field as he is a rare talent. He is a great fielder, a great bowler, actually, he is a great addition to the pace battery. He outshone other bowlers and I would advice him to remain focused on his game," the former pacer asserted. ALSO READ | 'Only he can stop himself now': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant after his stunning ton vs England Hardik also achieved a rare feat in the third and final ODI versus Jos Buttler's England when he became only the fifth Indian to score a half-century and also account for four wickets in the same match. Thus, Akhtar opined on his batting and added, "He is a very good batter as he played very later and the number of compact shots that he has, I don’t have any doubt that he will become one of the best all-rounders in the world." Hardik has been on a roll and will be eager to continue in a similar manner to guide India to their second title in the forthcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia.

Shoaib Akhtar shares advice for Hardik Pandya after India's successful white-ball series vs England

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce kept her bid for a sprint double on track Tuesday as she sailed into the final of the women's 200m at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon. Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Fraser-Pryce timed a season's best of 21.83 seconds in the third of three semi-finals, finishing ahead of American Abby Steiner.

Joining the 35-year-old, a world 200m champion in 2013, in Thursday's final will be her two teammates who helped snatch an unprecedented cleansweep of the 100m podium for Jamaica on Sunday.

Shericka Jackson, who has the quickest time this season of 21.55sec, and four-time Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, a world silver medallist over 200m in 2015, are still both seeking their first individual world titles. Jackson won her semi-final in an impressive 21.67sec, while Thompson-Herah went through as one of the two fastest outside the two automatic qualifiers from each of the three semis.

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Alongside the trio of Jamaicans and Steiner in the final will be Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, the reigning world 200m champion who was fourth in the 100m, American Tamara Clark, Niger's Aminatou Seyni and Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji.

Namibian teenager Beatrice Masilingi, who finished sixth in the Tokyo Olympics final, was hampered by injury and finished last in her semi.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce kept her bid for a sprint double on track Tuesday as she sailed into the final of the women's 200m at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce kept her bid for a sprint double on track Tuesday as she sailed into the final of the women's 200m at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon. Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Fraser-Pryce timed a season's best of 21.83 seconds in the third of three semi-finals, finishing ahead of American Abby Steiner. Joining the 35-year-old, a world 200m champion in 2013, in Thursday's final will be her two teammates who helped snatch an unprecedented cleansweep of the 100m podium for Jamaica on Sunday. Shericka Jackson, who has the quickest time this season of 21.55sec, and four-time Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, a world silver medallist over 200m in 2015, are still both seeking their first individual world titles. Jackson won her semi-final in an impressive 21.67sec, while Thompson-Herah went through as one of the two fastest outside the two automatic qualifiers from each of the three semis. ALSO READ | Dos Santos ends Warholm's reign as hurdles king at World C'ships, Britain's Wightman claims 1500m gold Alongside the trio of Jamaicans and Steiner in the final will be Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, the reigning world 200m champion who was fourth in the 100m, American Tamara Clark, Niger's Aminatou Seyni and Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji. Namibian teenager Beatrice Masilingi, who finished sixth in the Tokyo Olympics final, was hampered by injury and finished last in her semi.

World Championships: Sprinter Shelly Ann-Fraser-Pryce sails into the final of women's 200m

Alison Dos Santos ended Karsten Warholm's reign as hurdles king at the world championships on Tuesday while Britain's Jake Wightman won his country's first 1500m gold in 39 years on a day of upsets. Warholm may have been behind one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history when he smashed the 29-year-old world record to win the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Games in a time of 45.94sec.

But the 26-year-old came to Eugene on the back of a hamstring injury which ultimately put paid to his medal attempt here. Instead, Dos Santos ran the third fastest time of all time and a championship record of 46.29sec to win gold ahead of Americans Rai Benjamin and Trevor Bassitt.

"It's pretty awesome to win the world title on this track. I didn't care about the time because this is the first time I win a world title," said Dos Santos.

Warholm led coming into the home straight but seized up badly and eventually came in seventh (48.42), breaking a winning streak of 22 races, including 18 finals, dating back to September 2018.

"It was a very tough race," Warholm said. "I had an injury but to me it's always your fight and giving your all and leaving it all on the track.

"I felt I did that. I hope looking back I'll feel proud of that even though I prefer to take a medal."

Whilst everyone knew Warholm was coming back from injury, serious hopes were pinned on Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the men's 1500m. But Wightman had not read the script, playing the Norwegian at his own game by kicking with 200 metres to run and holding his form through to the line.

Wightman sealed victory in 3min 29.23sec, Ingebrigtsen taking silver in 3:29.47, with Spaniard Mohamed Katir claiming bronze (3:29.90).

<h2>- Family affair -</h2>

In a bizarre twist, Wightman's father Geoff is in Eugene doing the in-stadium commentary. Geoff, also his son's coach, was reduced to a cracked voice as he announced to Hayward Field: "That's my son and he's world champion."

"For him to be part of my journey to get to this point, and actually part of the the actual race itself is so unique," Wightman said of his father.&nbsp; "I talked to him and he's very happy. I'm glad he showed some emotion."

Following on from Norway's Olympic gold medallists in failing to nail a world title was 2019 champion Daniel Stahl, the Swede eventually finishing fourth in the discus. Australian Eleanor Patterson won high jump gold in the fourth final of the night with 2.02m on countback from Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Italian Elena Vallortigara taking bronze.

"I'm honestly speechless right now," Patterson said afterwards. "I'm already starting to get sore cheeks from smiling."

<h2>- Kerley out of 200m -</h2>

Day five of action at the world champs also saw newly-crowned 100m champion Fred Kerley fail to advance from the semi-finals of the 200m. Kerley set off smoothly from the blocks but was left grimacing as he hit the home straight at Eugene's Hayward Field, eventually finishing sixth in 20.68 seconds.

Kerley later said he had cramped up in the later stages of the race, but insisted he would be fit to race in the relays. "Bit of cramp, but it's all good," Kerley said. "I'm not in pain, I'll be good." While Kerley was left digesting a disappointing early exit, there were no such worries for defending 200m world champion Noah Lyles, who romped home in his semi-final with a blistering 19.62sec.

The main threat to Lyles' hopes of retaining his 200m world title may well come from teenage team-mate and emerging rival Erriyon Knighton. The 18-year-old prodigy blazed home to win his semi-final in 19.77sec. In the women's 200m, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce kept her bid for a sprint double on track as she sailed into the final.

Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Fraser-Pryce timed a season's best of 21.83 seconds in the third of three semi-finals.

Joining the 35-year-old, a world 200m champion in 2013, in Thursday's final will be her two teammates who helped snatch an unprecedented cleansweep of the 100m podium for Jamaica on Sunday, Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah.

Alongside the trio of Jamaicans in the final will be Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, the reigning world 200m champion who was fourth in the 100m, Americans Abby Steiner and Tamara Clark, Niger's Aminatou Seyni and Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji.

Alison Dos Santos ended Karsten Warholm's reign as hurdles king at the world championships on Tuesday while Britain's Jake Wightman won his country's first 1500m gold in 39 years on a day of upsets.

Alison Dos Santos ended Karsten Warholm's reign as hurdles king at the world championships on Tuesday while Britain's Jake Wightman won his country's first 1500m gold in 39 years on a day of upsets. Warholm may have been behind one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history when he smashed the 29-year-old world record to win the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Games in a time of 45.94sec. But the 26-year-old came to Eugene on the back of a hamstring injury which ultimately put paid to his medal attempt here. Instead, Dos Santos ran the third fastest time of all time and a championship record of 46.29sec to win gold ahead of Americans Rai Benjamin and Trevor Bassitt. "It's pretty awesome to win the world title on this track. I didn't care about the time because this is the first time I win a world title," said Dos Santos. Warholm led coming into the home straight but seized up badly and eventually came in seventh (48.42), breaking a winning streak of 22 races, including 18 finals, dating back to September 2018. "It was a very tough race," Warholm said. "I had an injury but to me it's always your fight and giving your all and leaving it all on the track. "I felt I did that. I hope looking back I'll feel proud of that even though I prefer to take a medal." Whilst everyone knew Warholm was coming back from injury, serious hopes were pinned on Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the men's 1500m. But Wightman had not read the script, playing the Norwegian at his own game by kicking with 200 metres to run and holding his form through to the line. Wightman sealed victory in 3min 29.23sec, Ingebrigtsen taking silver in 3:29.47, with Spaniard Mohamed Katir claiming bronze (3:29.90). - Family affair - In a bizarre twist, Wightman's father Geoff is in Eugene doing the in-stadium commentary. Geoff, also his son's coach, was reduced to a cracked voice as he announced to Hayward Field: "That's my son and he's world champion." "For him to be part of my journey to get to this point, and actually part of the the actual race itself is so unique," Wightman said of his father. "I talked to him and he's very happy. I'm glad he showed some emotion." Following on from Norway's Olympic gold medallists in failing to nail a world title was 2019 champion Daniel Stahl, the Swede eventually finishing fourth in the discus. Australian Eleanor Patterson won high jump gold in the fourth final of the night with 2.02m on countback from Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Italian Elena Vallortigara taking bronze. "I'm honestly speechless right now," Patterson said afterwards. "I'm already starting to get sore cheeks from smiling." - Kerley out of 200m - Day five of action at the world champs also saw newly-crowned 100m champion Fred Kerley fail to advance from the semi-finals of the 200m. Kerley set off smoothly from the blocks but was left grimacing as he hit the home straight at Eugene's Hayward Field, eventually finishing sixth in 20.68 seconds. Kerley later said he had cramped up in the later stages of the race, but insisted he would be fit to race in the relays. "Bit of cramp, but it's all good," Kerley said. "I'm not in pain, I'll be good." While Kerley was left digesting a disappointing early exit, there were no such worries for defending 200m world champion Noah Lyles, who romped home in his semi-final with a blistering 19.62sec. The main threat to Lyles' hopes of retaining his 200m world title may well come from teenage team-mate and emerging rival Erriyon Knighton. The 18-year-old prodigy blazed home to win his semi-final in 19.77sec. In the women's 200m, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce kept her bid for a sprint double on track as she sailed into the final. Fresh from winning a record fifth world 100m title, Fraser-Pryce timed a season's best of 21.83 seconds in the third of three semi-finals. Joining the 35-year-old, a world 200m champion in 2013, in Thursday's final will be her two teammates who helped snatch an unprecedented cleansweep of the 100m podium for Jamaica on Sunday, Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Alongside the trio of Jamaicans in the final will be Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, the reigning world 200m champion who was fourth in the 100m, Americans Abby Steiner and Tamara Clark, Niger's Aminatou Seyni and Switzerland's Mujinga Kambundji.

Dos Santos ends Warholm's reign as hurdles king at World C'ships, Britain's Wightman claims 1500m gold

The Indian contingent ended their campaign at the World Shooting Para Sports World Cup 2022 in Munich with two more gold medals on the final day, finishing with a total of ten medals in their tally. On the final day, Singhraj Adhana secured a gold medal in P4 Mixed 50m SH1 event. He also secured a gold medal in the P4 Mixed Team 50m SH1 event with Manish Narwal and Deepender. He has won four medals in the event. "2022, World Shooting Para Sports World Cup, Munich Update Day 5, two more golds for India 1. @AdhanaSinghraj (#TOPSAthlete) - P4 Mixed 50m SH1 2. @AdhanaSinghraj, @manishnarwal02 (#TOPSAthlete), #Deepender - P4 Mixed Team 50m SH1. 4 medals for Singhraj so far," tweeted SAI Media.

India finishes its campaign at the tournament with a total of ten medals, consisting of six golds, three silvers and a bronze. "India won a total of medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) in this World Cup Well Done Champs. Proud of You All," added SAI Media in another tweet. The Indian contingent won two more silvers on Day 4 on Monday. Rahul Jakhar bagged his third medal at the event, winning silver with Deepender Singh, Anurodh at the P5 Mixed Team 10m SH1 event.

Deepender also captured silver at P5 Mixed 10m SH1 event."2022 World Shooting Para Sports World Cup, Munich Update Day 4, 2 more Silver for India. Deepender, Rahul &amp; Anurodh - P5 Mixed Team 10m SH1 2. Deepender Singh - P5 Mixed 10m SH1 A special mention for Rahul Jakhar as this marks his 3rd medal so far," tweeted SAI Media. Earlier on Sunday, India had won two medals, one gold and one bronze.

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Manish Narwal, Singhraj Adhana and Nihal Singh captured gold in P1 Men`s 10m Team SH1 event while Nisha Kanwar bagged bronze in P2 Women`s 10m SH1 event."July 17: 2022 World #Shooting Para Sports World Cup, Munich Day Update 2 more medals for India Gold medal 1. @manishnarwal02 (TOPS athlete), @AdhanaSinghraj (TOPS Athlete), #NihalSingh - P1 Men`s 10m Team SH1 Bronze medal 1. #NishaKanwar - P2 Women`s 10m SH1," tweeted SAI Media.

Earlier on July 16, the Tokyo Paralympian duo of Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won their second gold of the season, earlier winning it at Chateauroux WSPS 2022. They won the medal at P6 Mixed Team 10m Pistol SH1 event."July 16: 2nd consecutive gold for Manish/ Rubina this season Duo of Tokyo Paralympians @manishnarwal02 &amp; #RubinaFrancis win GOLD in P6 Mixed Team 10m Pistol SH1 event at the ongoing 2022 WSPS World Cup, Munich Duo had earlier also won at #Chateauroux2022 Absolutely brilliant," tweeted SAI Media. The Indian contingent began its campaign at the 2022 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup with a bang, securing three medals on Day one, with two of them being gold and one silver.

Rahul Jakhar secured a gold medal in the P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 event. Singhraj also got a silver at the same event. During the team event of P3 Mixed 25m Pistol Team SH1, the Indian trio of Jakhar, Singhraj and Nihal Singh secured the gold medal with 14.

The Indian contingent ended their campaign at the World Shooting Para Sports World Cup 2022 in Munich with two more gold medals on the final day, finishing with a total of ten medals in their tally.

The Indian contingent ended their campaign at the World Shooting Para Sports World Cup 2022 in Munich with two more gold medals on the final day, finishing with a total of ten medals in their tally. On the final day, Singhraj Adhana secured a gold medal in P4 Mixed 50m SH1 event. He also secured a gold medal in the P4 Mixed Team 50m SH1 event with Manish Narwal and Deepender. He has won four medals in the event. "2022, World Shooting Para Sports World Cup, Munich Update Day 5, two more golds for India 1. @AdhanaSinghraj (#TOPSAthlete) - P4 Mixed 50m SH1 2. @AdhanaSinghraj, @manishnarwal02 (#TOPSAthlete), #Deepender - P4 Mixed Team 50m SH1. 4 medals for Singhraj so far," tweeted SAI Media. India finishes its campaign at the tournament with a total of ten medals, consisting of six golds, three silvers and a bronze. "India won a total of medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) in this World Cup Well Done Champs. Proud of You All," added SAI Media in another tweet. The Indian contingent won two more silvers on Day 4 on Monday. Rahul Jakhar bagged his third medal at the event, winning silver with Deepender Singh, Anurodh at the P5 Mixed Team 10m SH1 event. Deepender also captured silver at P5 Mixed 10m SH1 event."2022 World Shooting Para Sports World Cup, Munich Update Day 4, 2 more Silver for India. Deepender, Rahul & Anurodh - P5 Mixed Team 10m SH1 2. Deepender Singh - P5 Mixed 10m SH1 A special mention for Rahul Jakhar as this marks his 3rd medal so far," tweeted SAI Media. Earlier on Sunday, India had won two medals, one gold and one bronze. ALSO READ | ISSF Shooting World Cup: Prithviraj, Vivaan, Bhowneesh secure silver medal in Trap team event Manish Narwal, Singhraj Adhana and Nihal Singh captured gold in P1 Men`s 10m Team SH1 event while Nisha Kanwar bagged bronze in P2 Women`s 10m SH1 event."July 17: 2022 World #Shooting Para Sports World Cup, Munich Day Update 2 more medals for India Gold medal 1. @manishnarwal02 (TOPS athlete), @AdhanaSinghraj (TOPS Athlete), #NihalSingh - P1 Men`s 10m Team SH1 Bronze medal 1. #NishaKanwar - P2 Women`s 10m SH1," tweeted SAI Media. Earlier on July 16, the Tokyo Paralympian duo of Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won their second gold of the season, earlier winning it at Chateauroux WSPS 2022. They won the medal at P6 Mixed Team 10m Pistol SH1 event."July 16: 2nd consecutive gold for Manish/ Rubina this season Duo of Tokyo Paralympians @manishnarwal02 & #RubinaFrancis win GOLD in P6 Mixed Team 10m Pistol SH1 event at the ongoing 2022 WSPS World Cup, Munich Duo had earlier also won at #Chateauroux2022 Absolutely brilliant," tweeted SAI Media. The Indian contingent began its campaign at the 2022 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup with a bang, securing three medals on Day one, with two of them being gold and one silver. Rahul Jakhar secured a gold medal in the P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 event. Singhraj also got a silver at the same event. During the team event of P3 Mixed 25m Pistol Team SH1, the Indian trio of Jakhar, Singhraj and Nihal Singh secured the gold medal with 14.

WSPS WC 2022 Munich: Indian contingent ends with 10 medals, secures two golds on final day

Cristiano Ronaldo's stay at Manchester United continues to remain a mystery. The situation has changed a lot ever since Ronaldo stated that he is looking to extend his stay and is focused on leading the Red Devils to more titles despite their forgettable run in the last EPL season.

Nonetheless, reports started flowing in that Ronaldo is now not much keen to stay back due to the club's approach in the transfer window ahead of the EPL 2022/23 edition. The superstar footballer believes the club does not have a squad capable of challenging for major trophies and the Portuguese captain is eager to compete in the Champions League, which Man United missed out on last season during their dismal campaign.&nbsp;

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Thus, Ronaldo has been linked with several clubs such as PSG,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Bayern Munich, etc. this summer. Among them, Atletico Madrid is also believed to be in the frame, however, as per a&nbsp;Spanish news outlet MARCA, the premier club have withdrawn&nbsp;from signing Ronaldo&nbsp;as they do not consider it economically viable. The report further states that Atletico can neither afford the striker's&nbsp;astronomical wages nor can they meet the Red Devils'&nbsp;asking price, around a whopping €15 million.

In addition, the report pointed out that Diego Simeone -- manager of Atletico Madrid -- is more keen to&nbsp;spend his finances on a move for Udinese and Argentina right-back Nahuel Molina, rather than going for Ronaldo. Despite all of this, one cannot totally rule out Ronaldo's chances of shifting to Madrid as his agent Jorge Mendes is believed to have strong relations with the club president Gil Marin.

As Ronaldo's transfer saga continues to find twists and turns with each passing day, Man United have maintained that the star striker is not up for sale. Thus, only time will tell where Ronaldo is headed -- if at all he exits Man United.

Cristiano Ronaldo's stay at Manchester United continues to remain a mystery. The situation has changed a lot ever since Ronaldo stated that he is looking to extend his stay and is focused on leading the Red Devils to more titles despite their forgettable run in the last EPL season.

Cristiano Ronaldo's stay at Manchester United continues to remain a mystery. The situation has changed a lot ever since Ronaldo stated that he is looking to extend his stay and is focused on leading the Red Devils to more titles despite their forgettable run in the last EPL season. Nonetheless, reports started flowing in that Ronaldo is now not much keen to stay back due to the club's approach in the transfer window ahead of the EPL 2022/23 edition. The superstar footballer believes the club does not have a squad capable of challenging for major trophies and the Portuguese captain is eager to compete in the Champions League, which Man United missed out on last season during their dismal campaign. ALSO READ | 'It's not a dream': Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona from Bayern until 2027 Thus, Ronaldo has been linked with several clubs such as PSG, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, etc. this summer. Among them, Atletico Madrid is also believed to be in the frame, however, as per a Spanish news outlet MARCA, the premier club have withdrawn from signing Ronaldo as they do not consider it economically viable. The report further states that Atletico can neither afford the striker's astronomical wages nor can they meet the Red Devils' asking price, around a whopping €15 million. In addition, the report pointed out that Diego Simeone -- manager of Atletico Madrid -- is more keen to spend his finances on a move for Udinese and Argentina right-back Nahuel Molina, rather than going for Ronaldo. Despite all of this, one cannot totally rule out Ronaldo's chances of shifting to Madrid as his agent Jorge Mendes is believed to have strong relations with the club president Gil Marin. As Ronaldo's transfer saga continues to find twists and turns with each passing day, Man United have maintained that the star striker is not up for sale. Thus, only time will tell where Ronaldo is headed -- if at all he exits Man United.

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Pakistan's out-of-favour keeper-batter Kamran Akmal isn't one to shy away from expressing his opinions and recently lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not allowing opener Ahmed Shehzad's entry into the high-performance camp.&nbsp;

While Shehzad was in the news recently when he slammed Waqar Younis -- former Pakistan bowling coach -- for his omission from the national squad and&nbsp;and stated that he was not allowed to tell his side of the story, the elder of the Akmal brothers, i.e. Kamran also spoke about Shehzad not being allowed to enter the high-performance training camp on Youtube channel&nbsp;paktv.tv.

“They don't allow him in the high-performance training camp. They told him that players who are out of the side for the past 2 years are not allowed. This is the state (of cricket here). They are basically denying entry to players who have represented Pakistan in 100-150 matches. I don't know where we are going,” Akmal said.

In addition, the 40-year-old Akmal claimed&nbsp;that the process of sending an email to PCB to enter the high-performance camp should be solely for the&nbsp;U-19 players and not for the ones who have represented the senior men's team for a good amount of time. In this regard, he opined, "You've made high-performance camp for cricketers. At least make it available for them. Now, you have to send e-mail to team's office before entering. What's the logic behind this? Even if you are making such SOPs, do this for U19 players."

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He shifted blame to current PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and pointed out, "When we were there, Ramiz bhai used to access the facilities inside the training camp. He knows these things. People should ask, why are these SOPs in place?

“He should take notice of this. Ramiz bhai used to come in the camp years after retiring from the game. Can the people at high performance camp dare to stop him now? Can they stop Wasim bhai, Shoaib Akhtar now? I was so sad when Ahmed was stopped from entering, they told him he can't use the facility because he has been out of the team for 2 years,” Akmal added.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan, on the other hand, completed their second-highest Test run-chase in Galle versus hosts Sri Lanka on Wednesday (July 20). Resuming their 342-run chase on Day 5, Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's 158 not out to take his side to a stunning four-wicket win as Babar &amp; Co. go 1-0 up in the two-match series in the Island nation.

Pakistan's out-of-favour keeper-batter Kamran Akmal isn't one to shy away from expressing his opinions and recently lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not allowing opener Ahmed Shehzad's entry into the high-performance camp.

Pakistan's out-of-favour keeper-batter Kamran Akmal isn't one to shy away from expressing his opinions and recently lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not allowing opener Ahmed Shehzad's entry into the high-performance camp. While Shehzad was in the news recently when he slammed Waqar Younis -- former Pakistan bowling coach -- for his omission from the national squad and and stated that he was not allowed to tell his side of the story, the elder of the Akmal brothers, i.e. Kamran also spoke about Shehzad not being allowed to enter the high-performance training camp on Youtube channel paktv.tv. “They don't allow him in the high-performance training camp. They told him that players who are out of the side for the past 2 years are not allowed. This is the state (of cricket here). They are basically denying entry to players who have represented Pakistan in 100-150 matches. I don't know where we are going,” Akmal said. In addition, the 40-year-old Akmal claimed that the process of sending an email to PCB to enter the high-performance camp should be solely for the U-19 players and not for the ones who have represented the senior men's team for a good amount of time. In this regard, he opined, "You've made high-performance camp for cricketers. At least make it available for them. Now, you have to send e-mail to team's office before entering. What's the logic behind this? Even if you are making such SOPs, do this for U19 players." ALSO READ | Abdullah Shafique's 158* propels Pakistan to their 2nd-highest run-chase, beat Sri Lanka in Galle Test He shifted blame to current PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and pointed out, "When we were there, Ramiz bhai used to access the facilities inside the training camp. He knows these things. People should ask, why are these SOPs in place? “He should take notice of this. Ramiz bhai used to come in the camp years after retiring from the game. Can the people at high performance camp dare to stop him now? Can they stop Wasim bhai, Shoaib Akhtar now? I was so sad when Ahmed was stopped from entering, they told him he can't use the facility because he has been out of the team for 2 years,” Akmal added. Babar Azam-led Pakistan, on the other hand, completed their second-highest Test run-chase in Galle versus hosts Sri Lanka on Wednesday (July 20). Resuming their 342-run chase on Day 5, Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's 158 not out to take his side to a stunning four-wicket win as Babar & Co. go 1-0 up in the two-match series in the Island nation.

'Don't know where...': Kamran lashes out at PCB for preventing Shehzad's entry into high-performance camp

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Ben Stokes stunned one and all by announcing his decision to retire from ODI cricket on Monday (July 17). The decision came a day after England's home ODI series loss to India. Stokes' decision to retire from the 50-over format has shocked many but the star all-rounder cited the hectic international calendar as a reason for him stepping aside from the shorter format.

Stokes had mentioned that England's three-match ODI series opener versus South Africa, held on Tuesday (July 18), will be his last encounter in the format. Thus, when the swashbuckling 31-year-old came out to bat for the last time in ODIs, he received a standing ovation from the Durham crowd. Here's the video of the same:

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Stokes, however, couldn't make the most of his last ODI as he managed only five runs and remained wicketless as Jos Buttler &amp; Co. lost to Keshav Maharaj-led Proteas by 62 runs to concede a 1-0 lead to the visitors after the high-scoring encounter. Riding on Rassie van der Dussen's 134 and fifties from Janneman Malan-Aiden Markram, SA dismissed England for 271 in 46.5 overs in defence of&nbsp;333/5.

Stokes, who was part of England's 2019 ODI World Cup triumph, opened up on his ODI retirement call and recently told&nbsp;BBC's Test Match Special, "The more cricket that is played, the better for the sport, but you want a product that is of the highest quality. You want the best players to be playing as much as you possibly can, all the time."

"It isn't just me or us, you see it all around the world now where teams are having to rest some players in a certain series so they feel like they are getting a break. We are not cars, you can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again."

After the SA 1st ODI, Buttler lauded Stokes and said at the post-match presentation, "From myself and the rest of the England supporters we want to say thank you (to Ben Stokes). Every day he turns up he puts in a 100 percent and has been a great ambassador of the game."

The English all-rounder ended with&nbsp;2,924&nbsp;runs and 74 wickets in ODIs.

Ben Stokes stunned one and all by announcing his decision to retire from ODI cricket on Monday (July 17). The decision came a day after England's home ODI series loss to India.

Ben Stokes stunned one and all by announcing his decision to retire from ODI cricket on Monday (July 17). The decision came a day after England's home ODI series loss to India. Stokes' decision to retire from the 50-over format has shocked many but the star all-rounder cited the hectic international calendar as a reason for him stepping aside from the shorter format. Stokes had mentioned that England's three-match ODI series opener versus South Africa, held on Tuesday (July 18), will be his last encounter in the format. Thus, when the swashbuckling 31-year-old came out to bat for the last time in ODIs, he received a standing ovation from the Durham crowd. Here's the video of the same: A standing ovation as Ben Stokes makes his way to the crease in his final ODI for England 👏#ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/Qzmqltld8l — Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 19, 2022 × ALSO READ | Look what happened to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson: Nasser Hussain reacts to Ben Stokes' ODI retirement Stokes, however, couldn't make the most of his last ODI as he managed only five runs and remained wicketless as Jos Buttler & Co. lost to Keshav Maharaj-led Proteas by 62 runs to concede a 1-0 lead to the visitors after the high-scoring encounter. Riding on Rassie van der Dussen's 134 and fifties from Janneman Malan-Aiden Markram, SA dismissed England for 271 in 46.5 overs in defence of 333/5. Stokes, who was part of England's 2019 ODI World Cup triumph, opened up on his ODI retirement call and recently told BBC's Test Match Special, "The more cricket that is played, the better for the sport, but you want a product that is of the highest quality. You want the best players to be playing as much as you possibly can, all the time." "It isn't just me or us, you see it all around the world now where teams are having to rest some players in a certain series so they feel like they are getting a break. We are not cars, you can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again." After the SA 1st ODI, Buttler lauded Stokes and said at the post-match presentation, "From myself and the rest of the England supporters we want to say thank you (to Ben Stokes). Every day he turns up he puts in a 100 percent and has been a great ambassador of the game." The English all-rounder ended with 2,924 runs and 74 wickets in ODIs.

Watch: Standing ovation for Ben Stokes as he comes out to bat in farewell ODI during SA series opener

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday (July 18), a day after India won the 50-over series versus hosts Jos Buttler-led England (also a day prior to English side's ongoing home ODIs versus South Africa).

Stokes retirement has led to many questioning the relevance of ODI cricket, especially since the surge of T20s. A lot of white-ball ICC events are lined-up each year, till 2031, along with the ICC Test Championship cycles as well. Hence, players are finding it tough to sustain themselves across formats and also be present for franchise cricket. Hence, Stokes walked away from the 50-over format, being part of England's memorable 2019 World Cup triumph. Recently, former English captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain opined that&nbsp;the all-rounder's decision came as he feared he will become 'stale' playing all forms of the game.

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Hussain also pointed out Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson's current struggles, who are&nbsp;playing all formats at regular intervals and finding it tough as well. In his coloum for The Daily Mail, Hussain wrote, "Every time he [Stokes] goes onto that field, he wants to be 100% committed, not 80% - and that is what makes him the player he is."

"Some might suggest 80% of Stokes is enough but the problem is that once you play at 80%, it can lead lead to a drop in performance in another format. Just look at what has happened to Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, for example. He doesn't want to become stale. Or go through the motions. He couldn't do that," he mentioned.

"Yes, his decision was something of a shout to the administrators because at the age of 31 someone like him shouldn't have to retire from a certain format," Nasser added.

For the unversed, both Williamson and Kohli are struggling for form at the moment. While Kohli's century-drought continues since late 2019, he also ended the England tour without a fifty. Williamson, on the other hand, scored only a solitary fifty in IPL 2022 and returned with not even a single half-century in the NZ's away Tests versus England.

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In Stokes' last ODI, played at his home ground at&nbsp;Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street in Durham, the left-hander managed only five runs and remained wicketless as Rassie van der Dussen's 134 propelled SA to a convincing 62-run win as visitors went 1-0 up in the three-match series. He ended with&nbsp;2,924&nbsp;runs and 74 wickets, overall, in the ODI format.
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Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday (July 18), a day after India won the 50-over series versus hosts Jos Buttler-led England (also a day prior to English side's ongoing home ODIs versus South Africa).

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday (July 18), a day after India won the 50-over series versus hosts Jos Buttler-led England (also a day prior to English side's ongoing home ODIs versus South Africa). Stokes retirement has led to many questioning the relevance of ODI cricket, especially since the surge of T20s. A lot of white-ball ICC events are lined-up each year, till 2031, along with the ICC Test Championship cycles as well. Hence, players are finding it tough to sustain themselves across formats and also be present for franchise cricket. Hence, Stokes walked away from the 50-over format, being part of England's memorable 2019 World Cup triumph. Recently, former English captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain opined that the all-rounder's decision came as he feared he will become 'stale' playing all forms of the game. ALSO READ | 'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England Hussain also pointed out Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson's current struggles, who are playing all formats at regular intervals and finding it tough as well. In his coloum for The Daily Mail, Hussain wrote, "Every time he [Stokes] goes onto that field, he wants to be 100% committed, not 80% - and that is what makes him the player he is." "Some might suggest 80% of Stokes is enough but the problem is that once you play at 80%, it can lead lead to a drop in performance in another format. Just look at what has happened to Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, for example. He doesn't want to become stale. Or go through the motions. He couldn't do that," he mentioned. "Yes, his decision was something of a shout to the administrators because at the age of 31 someone like him shouldn't have to retire from a certain format," Nasser added. For the unversed, both Williamson and Kohli are struggling for form at the moment. While Kohli's century-drought continues since late 2019, he also ended the England tour without a fifty. Williamson, on the other hand, scored only a solitary fifty in IPL 2022 and returned with not even a single half-century in the NZ's away Tests versus England. ALSO READ | We are not cars you can fill up with petrol: Ben Stokes explains reason behind his shock ODI retirement In Stokes' last ODI, played at his home ground at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street in Durham, the left-hander managed only five runs and remained wicketless as Rassie van der Dussen's 134 propelled SA to a convincing 62-run win as visitors went 1-0 up in the three-match series. He ended with 2,924 runs and 74 wickets, overall, in the ODI format.

Look what happened to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson: Nasser Hussain reacts to Ben Stokes' ODI retirement

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