Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently offered fans some insight into the environment and mindsets that his team carry into matches against India as the arch-nemeses prepare to lock horns with each other for the second time in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

He admitted that matches against their geographical neighbours are always high-octane affairs&nbsp;as international fans wait for the action to unfold with bated breaths just as much as&nbsp;Indian and Pakistani fans.&nbsp;

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"Playing India is always a pressure game. The whole world, even beyond Asia, wait for it. The pressure will be equally on India and us, but the result will be with whoever remains brave and keeps calm," said Rizwan while in conversation with the media on Friday.

Rizwan further admitted that he often advises his teammates to keep matters simple on the pitch and maintain the same attitude regardless of who their opponent is, India or another country.&nbsp;

"I tell players, whether you play India or Hong Kong, it's a game of bat and ball. So keep it simple. Yes, it's a big game and our confidence is high but only hard work is in our hands, as the result is from God," declared the wicketkeeper.

Rizwan subsequently opened up about the pressure on the team to make their way into the finals and eventually emerge triumphant.&nbsp;

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Since India and Pakistan only play each other in international tournaments, their matches are often a coveted treat that fans are offered if their stars align. Therefore, fans are anticipating a third clash between the two in the finals.&nbsp;

Having suffered a loss at the hands of the Men in Blue in their opening game of the tournament, The Shaheens will hope to settle the score in their upcoming match. Whether they will accomplish the feat is something that remains to be seen.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently offered fans some insight into the environment and mindsets that his team carry into matches against India as the arch-nemeses prepare to lock horns with each other for the second time in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently offered fans some insight into the environment and mindsets that his team carry into matches against India as the arch-nemeses prepare to lock horns with each other for the second time in the Asia Cup on Sunday. He admitted that matches against their geographical neighbours are always high-octane affairs as international fans wait for the action to unfold with bated breaths just as much as Indian and Pakistani fans. ALSO READ: India 'pampered' since they make more money, not because they play well: Mohammad Hafeez "Playing India is always a pressure game. The whole world, even beyond Asia, wait for it. The pressure will be equally on India and us, but the result will be with whoever remains brave and keeps calm," said Rizwan while in conversation with the media on Friday. Rizwan further admitted that he often advises his teammates to keep matters simple on the pitch and maintain the same attitude regardless of who their opponent is, India or another country. "I tell players, whether you play India or Hong Kong, it's a game of bat and ball. So keep it simple. Yes, it's a big game and our confidence is high but only hard work is in our hands, as the result is from God," declared the wicketkeeper. Rizwan subsequently opened up about the pressure on the team to make their way into the finals and eventually emerge triumphant. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli has never been a great T20 player, he can't be like Rohit or Suryakumar, says ex-Pakistan captain Since India and Pakistan only play each other in international tournaments, their matches are often a coveted treat that fans are offered if their stars align. Therefore, fans are anticipating a third clash between the two in the finals. Having suffered a loss at the hands of the Men in Blue in their opening game of the tournament, The Shaheens will hope to settle the score in their upcoming match. Whether they will accomplish the feat is something that remains to be seen.

'Always a pressure game': Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan on facing India in Asia Cup 2022 yet again

While Serena Williams is perhaps one of, if not the most, accomplished players in the international tennis circuit, her legacy must not be defined by the myriad of accomplishments that she has managed to achieve on the court.

Although a series of extremely impressive performances have earned&nbsp;Williams a myriad of laurels across her career, including four Olympic gold medals, 16 Grand Slam doubles titles and 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she is so much more than just an accomplished professional athlete.

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Her legacy should be adjudged on the basis of&nbsp;the impact that she has left on those who look to follow in her footsteps and replicate her success in the realm of sports and athletics, not just tennis.

As a young black woman hailing from Compton, California, Serena Williams entered the sport as an outlier. She failed to fit the traditional norms that had existed in the sport way before she came along.

The fact that Williams went on to absolutely redefine the sport with her consistently awe-inspiring performances is all the more impressive.&nbsp;

Williams recently declared that she intended to call time on her tennis career, regarding the US Open as her swansong. She most recently featured in a match against&nbsp;Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, which marked the final singles match of her career as she suffered a&nbsp;5-7, 7-6, 1-6 loss.

However, she took on&nbsp;Tomljanovic in a way, which was congruent with the manner she has participated in every match over the course of her storied career, fierce competition.&nbsp;

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The word fierce perfectly describes the American icon as she has exhibited the trait umpteen times on the court. However, she has also managed to display the same off the court, being one of the few players who juggled being a mother and a professional player so perfectly.

Although it is safe to say that the tennis court will never see her like again, her story is such that it will inspire thousands of aspiring players to try to live up to the lofty standards that she set throughout her career.

While Williams seems to have stepped away from the sport, it might not be for good as she expressed interest in making her way back to active contention at some point in the future&nbsp;should she feel inclined to do so.

While Serena Williams is perhaps one of, if not the most, accomplished players in the international tennis circuit, her legacy must not be defined by the myriad of accomplishments that she has managed to achieve on the court.

While Serena Williams is perhaps one of, if not the most, accomplished players in the international tennis circuit, her legacy must not be defined by the myriad of accomplishments that she has managed to achieve on the court. Although a series of extremely impressive performances have earned Williams a myriad of laurels across her career, including four Olympic gold medals, 16 Grand Slam doubles titles and 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she is so much more than just an accomplished professional athlete. ALSO READ: 'You never know': Serena Williams on reconsidering retirement after crashing out of US Open 2022 Her legacy should be adjudged on the basis of the impact that she has left on those who look to follow in her footsteps and replicate her success in the realm of sports and athletics, not just tennis. As a young black woman hailing from Compton, California, Serena Williams entered the sport as an outlier. She failed to fit the traditional norms that had existed in the sport way before she came along. The fact that Williams went on to absolutely redefine the sport with her consistently awe-inspiring performances is all the more impressive. Williams recently declared that she intended to call time on her tennis career, regarding the US Open as her swansong. She most recently featured in a match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, which marked the final singles match of her career as she suffered a 5-7, 7-6, 1-6 loss. However, she took on Tomljanovic in a way, which was congruent with the manner she has participated in every match over the course of her storied career, fierce competition. ALSO READ: US Open 2022: Serena Williams bids emotional farewell after 3rd-round loss against Ajla Tomljanovic The word fierce perfectly describes the American icon as she has exhibited the trait umpteen times on the court. However, she has also managed to display the same off the court, being one of the few players who juggled being a mother and a professional player so perfectly. Although it is safe to say that the tennis court will never see her like again, her story is such that it will inspire thousands of aspiring players to try to live up to the lofty standards that she set throughout her career. While Williams seems to have stepped away from the sport, it might not be for good as she expressed interest in making her way back to active contention at some point in the future should she feel inclined to do so.

Serena Williams' unmatched legacy to stand the test of time long after her retirement

England's star wicketkeeper and batsman Jonny Bairstow was recently ruled out of their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup after he suffered an injury during a freak accident while golfing.

Reports suggest that he sustained a 'lower limb injury', more specifically on his left leg. However, as the extent of the injury remains unknown, Bairstow is scheduled to meet a specialist in the near future to ascertain the most optimal path to recovery.

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The English and Wales Cricket Board came out with a statement, declaring Bairstow's condition and informing fans of his absence.&nbsp;"England and Yorkshire batter Jonathan Bairstow has been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Bairstow sustained a lower limb injury in a freak accident whilst playing golf on Friday in Leeds," read the ECB statement.&nbsp;

Bairstow himself took to social media to offer fans some insight and clarity with respect to his situation. "Unfortunately, I am going to be unavailable of [sic] games/tours in the immediate future. The reason being is that I have injured my lower leg in a freak accident and it shall need an operation."

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"The injury came when I slipped on the golf course this morning. I am gutted and want to wish everyone for this week at The Oval all the best firstly and the boys that are going to Australia for the T20 World Cup. Absolutely gutted! I will be back," wrote Bairstow in a post on Instagram.

England's T20 World Cup aspirations have been dealt a massive blow as Bairstow is one of their seniormost players in white-ball cricket and one of the most prolific scorers in international Test cricket this year. The Poms are yet to announce his replacement; however, Will Jacks is being eyed as the player to stand-in for Bairstow.

England's star wicketkeeper and batsman Jonny Bairstow was recently ruled out of their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup after he suffered an injury during a freak accident while golfing.

England's star wicketkeeper and batsman Jonny Bairstow was recently ruled out of their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup after he suffered an injury during a freak accident while golfing. Reports suggest that he sustained a 'lower limb injury', more specifically on his left leg. However, as the extent of the injury remains unknown, Bairstow is scheduled to meet a specialist in the near future to ascertain the most optimal path to recovery. ALSO READ: Huge blow for India as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement The English and Wales Cricket Board came out with a statement, declaring Bairstow's condition and informing fans of his absence. "England and Yorkshire batter Jonathan Bairstow has been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Bairstow sustained a lower limb injury in a freak accident whilst playing golf on Friday in Leeds," read the ECB statement. Bairstow himself took to social media to offer fans some insight and clarity with respect to his situation. "Unfortunately, I am going to be unavailable of [sic] games/tours in the immediate future. The reason being is that I have injured my lower leg in a freak accident and it shall need an operation." ALSO READ: BCCI shell out big bucks to acquire Neeraj Chopra's javelin belonging to Prime Minister Modi's collection "The injury came when I slipped on the golf course this morning. I am gutted and want to wish everyone for this week at The Oval all the best firstly and the boys that are going to Australia for the T20 World Cup. Absolutely gutted! I will be back," wrote Bairstow in a post on Instagram. England's T20 World Cup aspirations have been dealt a massive blow as Bairstow is one of their seniormost players in white-ball cricket and one of the most prolific scorers in international Test cricket this year. The Poms are yet to announce his replacement; however, Will Jacks is being eyed as the player to stand-in for Bairstow.

England dealt major blow ahead of T20 World Cup as Jonny Bairstow suffers freak injury

Hong Kong spinner Ehsan Khan dented Pakistan's chances of victory by taking out their star batsman and skipper Babar Azam with a jaw-dropping return catch in the initial stages of their Asia Cup clash.

He bolstered his team's chances&nbsp;of emerging victorious from this matchup as he picked up a low catch to send Azam, who merely managed to record&nbsp;9 off 8 deliveries, on his way.&nbsp;The fact that it was Khan himself who bowled the ball that led to the wicket makes the feat all the more impressive.&nbsp;

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Although Azam entered the tournament hot on the heels of a series of impressive performances and red-hot form. However, he has failed to replicate the same success in furthering his team's cause in the tournament.

Azam was only able to put 10 runs on the board in Pakistan's opening clash against arch-rivals India before he was forced to chart a course back to the stands courtesy of India's veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh pitching in with a fine catch.

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However, Ehsan's efforts were just not enough for Hong Kong to overcome the challenge presented by Pakistan as the Men in Green eventually went on to emerge triumphant as The Shaheens' bowlers managed to bowl Hong Kong out for a mere 38 runs, sprinting away with a 155 run victory.

With this victory, Pakistan consolidated their position in the Super Four alongside former foes and nemeses India. Having trudged through a some&nbsp;unflattering performances in the ongoing Asia Cup, Babar Azam and his band of speedsters will hope to turn the tables on their fortune with their stunning performance against Hong Kong at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;

Hong Kong spinner Ehsan Khan dented Pakistan's chances of victory by taking out their star batsman and skipper Babar Azam with a jaw-dropping return catch in the initial stages of their Asia Cup clash.

Hong Kong spinner Ehsan Khan dented Pakistan's chances of victory by taking out their star batsman and skipper Babar Azam with a jaw-dropping return catch in the initial stages of their Asia Cup clash. He bolstered his team's chances of emerging victorious from this matchup as he picked up a low catch to send Azam, who merely managed to record 9 off 8 deliveries, on his way. The fact that it was Khan himself who bowled the ball that led to the wicket makes the feat all the more impressive. *💥 WICKET:* 🎯 🎳 Pakistan 🇵🇰 13/1 (2.5/20 ov, lost the toss) v Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Babar Azam c & b Ehsan Khan 9 (8) Ehsan Khan 0.5-0-6-1 🔰 pic.twitter.com/eRoIADXWiA — Muhammad Irfan (@Muhamma04263819) September 2, 2022 × ALSO READ: Huge blow for India as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement Although Azam entered the tournament hot on the heels of a series of impressive performances and red-hot form. However, he has failed to replicate the same success in furthering his team's cause in the tournament. Azam was only able to put 10 runs on the board in Pakistan's opening clash against arch-rivals India before he was forced to chart a course back to the stands courtesy of India's veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh pitching in with a fine catch. ALSO READ: Businessmen to delivery boys: Hong Kong cricketers shine on big stage However, Ehsan's efforts were just not enough for Hong Kong to overcome the challenge presented by Pakistan as the Men in Green eventually went on to emerge triumphant as The Shaheens' bowlers managed to bowl Hong Kong out for a mere 38 runs, sprinting away with a 155 run victory. With this victory, Pakistan consolidated their position in the Super Four alongside former foes and nemeses India. Having trudged through a some unflattering performances in the ongoing Asia Cup, Babar Azam and his band of speedsters will hope to turn the tables on their fortune with their stunning performance against Hong Kong at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Watch: Babar Azam sent packing with quick return catch from Hong Kong’s Ehsan Khan

A lot has been said about trans-athletes competing in the realm of mixed martial arts. Fans were offered some insight&nbsp;into what they might expect if a trans-woman were to lock horns with a male fighter inside the cage.&nbsp;

Shane Mistretta vs&nbsp;Gita Figueroa went toe-to-toe against each other at the WCFL 32 event back in June 2022 under the promotional banner of the World Class Fight&nbsp;League. The action unfolded at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC in Tampa, Florida.&nbsp;

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The fight card was headlined by a bantamweight fight between Christian Ynastrilla and Matt Betzold. Mistretta and Figueroa, on the other hand, went up against each other in a lightweight clash, which took place during the initial stages of the event.

Mistretta managed to overcome the challenge presented by Figueroa merely two and a half minutes after the sound of the first bell. After what can only be described as a brief spirited scrap between the two, Mistretta landed a barrage of strikes from close range that eventually sent Figueroa flailing to the mat.

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The referee called a stop to the action shortly thereafter by stepping in and waiving the fight off before lending Figueroa a hand and helping her find her feet. She was subsequently examined by the ringside physicians to diagnose the extent of the damage she had sustained over the course of the fight.&nbsp;As a professional MMA fighter, Mistretta boasts of a record of 3-3-0. Figueroa, on the other hand, is 1-1 in his fledgling career in the realm of mixed martial arts.

Footage of their fight recently went viral on social media, prompting a variety of responses from connoisseurs of combat sports from all over the world. In fact, it also prompted responses from professional MMA fighters including Jake Shields and UFC middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya.

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'The Last Stylebender', for one, did not seem too pleased with what went down at WCFL 32. He made his feelings clear regarding the fight, wondering who had sanctioned such a fight.

A lot has been said about trans-athletes competing in the realm of mixed martial arts. Fans were offered some insight into what they might expect if a trans-woman were to lock horns with a male fighter inside the cage.

A lot has been said about trans-athletes competing in the realm of mixed martial arts. Fans were offered some insight into what they might expect if a trans-woman were to lock horns with a male fighter inside the cage. Shane Mistretta vs Gita Figueroa went toe-to-toe against each other at the WCFL 32 event back in June 2022 under the promotional banner of the World Class Fight League. The action unfolded at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC in Tampa, Florida. ALSO READ: ‘He is brave enough’- Thomas Tuchel backs Pierre-Emerick Aubameyamg to break ‘No. 9 curse at Chelsea’ The fight card was headlined by a bantamweight fight between Christian Ynastrilla and Matt Betzold. Mistretta and Figueroa, on the other hand, went up against each other in a lightweight clash, which took place during the initial stages of the event. Mistretta managed to overcome the challenge presented by Figueroa merely two and a half minutes after the sound of the first bell. After what can only be described as a brief spirited scrap between the two, Mistretta landed a barrage of strikes from close range that eventually sent Figueroa flailing to the mat. A Man beat a Trans-Woman in an MMA Fight. Props to the Girl, she had balls. pic.twitter.com/ku1LJ0Ah4Z — MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) August 30, 2022 × The referee called a stop to the action shortly thereafter by stepping in and waiving the fight off before lending Figueroa a hand and helping her find her feet. She was subsequently examined by the ringside physicians to diagnose the extent of the damage she had sustained over the course of the fight. As a professional MMA fighter, Mistretta boasts of a record of 3-3-0. Figueroa, on the other hand, is 1-1 in his fledgling career in the realm of mixed martial arts. Footage of their fight recently went viral on social media, prompting a variety of responses from connoisseurs of combat sports from all over the world. In fact, it also prompted responses from professional MMA fighters including Jake Shields and UFC middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya. ALSO READ: Watch: Rafael Nadal draws blood after hitting himself with his racquet in freak accident This just feels weird. Who sanctioned this? Why we allowing this?? https://t.co/NidX2Hx10B — Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 2, 2022 × 'The Last Stylebender', for one, did not seem too pleased with what went down at WCFL 32. He made his feelings clear regarding the fight, wondering who had sanctioned such a fight.

Watch: Male fighter knocks out trans-woman fighter in an MMA fight

If what Chelsea frontman Thomas Tuchel says is to be believed, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is all set to tackle the challenges that come with sporting the blighted No. 9 jersey at the club, which is said to be cursed.

Many have tried to make the No. 9 jersey at Chelsea their own. However, they have all failed to accomplish the feat. Among those who have tried their hand at the feat are&nbsp;Romelu Lukaku,&nbsp;Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain, Tammy Abraham and more.

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However, the German gaffer believes Auba has what it takes to write his own legacy at Chelsea and make the time that he spends at Stamford Bridge fruitful. "Auba is not afraid of the past and what a number means. He is ready to fight to create his own history, taking the number nine means he is brave enough," said Tuchel.

"Auba from my point of view has always been happy to fight for something and to accept the challenge, so the more challenges he has the better it is.&nbsp;If he wants to overcome the No 9 curse, or if he wants to show somebody in London he's better than certain people think he is, then the more the better."

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A deadline day transfer worth&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12686953/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-striker-joins-chelsea-from-barcelona-as-marcos-alonso-heads-the-other-way" target="_blank">£10m made it possible for Aubameyang to be reunited with Tuchel as the duo spent a significant amount of time together in Germany under the promotional banner of Borussia Dortmund.&nbsp;</a>

Under the expert guidance of Tuchel, Aubameyang netted&nbsp;79 goals in 95 appearances for Borussia Dortmund before he was forced to part ways with the Signal Iduna Park-based outfit to be acquired by Premier League giants Arsenal.

If what Chelsea frontman Thomas Tuchel says is to be believed, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is all set to tackle the challenges that come with sporting the blighted No.

If what Chelsea frontman Thomas Tuchel says is to be believed, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is all set to tackle the challenges that come with sporting the blighted No. 9 jersey at the club, which is said to be cursed. Many have tried to make the No. 9 jersey at Chelsea their own. However, they have all failed to accomplish the feat. Among those who have tried their hand at the feat are Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain, Tammy Abraham and more. ALSO READ: Bayern Munich held talks with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent over potential transfer but deal was 'not an option' However, the German gaffer believes Auba has what it takes to write his own legacy at Chelsea and make the time that he spends at Stamford Bridge fruitful. "Auba is not afraid of the past and what a number means. He is ready to fight to create his own history, taking the number nine means he is brave enough," said Tuchel. "Auba from my point of view has always been happy to fight for something and to accept the challenge, so the more challenges he has the better it is. If he wants to overcome the No 9 curse, or if he wants to show somebody in London he's better than certain people think he is, then the more the better." ALSO READ: Ryan Giggs trial judge refers Gary Neville to Attorney General for potential contempt of court A deadline day transfer worth £10m made it possible for Aubameyang to be reunited with Tuchel as the duo spent a significant amount of time together in Germany under the promotional banner of Borussia Dortmund. Under the expert guidance of Tuchel, Aubameyang netted 79 goals in 95 appearances for Borussia Dortmund before he was forced to part ways with the Signal Iduna Park-based outfit to be acquired by Premier League giants Arsenal.

‘He is brave enough’- Thomas Tuchel backs Pierre-Emerick Aubameyamg to break ‘No. 9 curse at Chelsea’

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open.

Nadal was cruising past Fabio Fognini, 3-0 up in the fourth set&nbsp;of their second-round clash of the US Open,&nbsp;when the unfortunate incident transpired. The bridge of his nose suffered the major brunt of the blow after his racquet ricocheted off the ground on a follow-through of a shot.

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The strike left him dizzy and immediately drew blood as he dropped his racquet and stumbled across the court to lay on the side and allow medical personnel to take a look at the severity of his injury and treat him accordingly.&nbsp;

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The unfortunate incident delayed play by five minutes. Despite suffering the injury, Nadal pushed through and managed to emerge from the contest triumphantly with the final scorecard reading&nbsp;2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.

However, it is interesting to note that Nadal didn't let the injury pull him down as he went on to joke about the same during his post-match interaction with took place on the court.&nbsp;

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When asked whether he had suffered a similar injury in the past and how he was feeling, Nadal declared, "With a golf club but not with a tennis racket. Well, just a little bit dizzy at the beginning. A little bit painful."

After spending around three years away from the action at New York, Nadal made a boisterous return against&nbsp;Rinky Hijikata, further bolstering his resolve to mount a successful run at the US Open.

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open.

In what can only be described as an extremely unusual occurrence, Rafael Nadal recently experienced a self-inflicted mishap that saw him walk away with a bleeding nose during his most recent outing on the court in the US Open. Nadal was cruising past Fabio Fognini, 3-0 up in the fourth set of their second-round clash of the US Open, when the unfortunate incident transpired. The bridge of his nose suffered the major brunt of the blow after his racquet ricocheted off the ground on a follow-through of a shot. ALSO READ: WATCH: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after US Open clash The strike left him dizzy and immediately drew blood as he dropped his racquet and stumbled across the court to lay on the side and allow medical personnel to take a look at the severity of his injury and treat him accordingly. Rafael Nadal had himself a self-inflicted mishap on the court that led him to a bleeding nose 😲 (via @usopen)pic.twitter.com/I82bEL721A — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) September 2, 2022 × The unfortunate incident delayed play by five minutes. Despite suffering the injury, Nadal pushed through and managed to emerge from the contest triumphantly with the final scorecard reading 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. However, it is interesting to note that Nadal didn't let the injury pull him down as he went on to joke about the same during his post-match interaction with took place on the court. ALSO READ: Venus and Serena Williams tumble out of US Open doubles courtesy of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskov When asked whether he had suffered a similar injury in the past and how he was feeling, Nadal declared, "With a golf club but not with a tennis racket. Well, just a little bit dizzy at the beginning. A little bit painful." After spending around three years away from the action at New York, Nadal made a boisterous return against Rinky Hijikata, further bolstering his resolve to mount a successful run at the US Open.

Watch: Rafael Nadal draws blood after hitting himself with his racquet in freak accident

Former Manchester United legend has recently found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons after allegations of assault were levelled against him by his former romantic partner, Kate Greville.

According to the latest updates, however, the judge presiding over Giggs' case,&nbsp;Hilary Manley,&nbsp;moved to dismiss the jury after they failed to reach a verdict in the case, offering the&nbsp;Crown Prosecution Service a matter of seven days whether they would like to pursue a retrial, which can only take place as early as June 2023.

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While Giggs may breathe a sigh of fleeting relief as he seems to be in the clear, albeit temporarily, his former teammate and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville&nbsp;may be knee-deep&nbsp;in murky waters himself.&nbsp;

Neville is currently facing potential charges of contempt of court after making certain remarks on social media on the morning of the opening day of Ryan Giggs' assault and compulsive and coercive behaviour trial.

However, Neville has maintained his innocence throughout this ordeal, claiming that the comment that was made was not in relation to Giggs' trial but the way the Glazer family is running his former club, Manchester United.

Judge Manley, who was alerted to the issue early in the trial, has since decided to refer his case to the top lawyer in the government, the Attorney General.&nbsp;

"Both the prosecution and defence agreed with me, in the absence of any comment from the jury, and given my clear direction, the trial could properly continue," she said.

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"However, given the author is a person with a high public profile, [the comment] could be seen to be an attempt to influence ongoing criminal proceedings and could be contempt of court. Accordingly, I am referring the matter to the office of the attorney general for the consideration of a potential investigation."

It is essential to note that contempt of court is an offence that is punishable by something as light as a fine or something as serious as an imprisonment term that could last up to two years.

Former Manchester United legend has recently found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons after allegations of assault were levelled against him by his former romantic partner, Kate Greville.

Former Manchester United legend has recently found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons after allegations of assault were levelled against him by his former romantic partner, Kate Greville. According to the latest updates, however, the judge presiding over Giggs' case, Hilary Manley, moved to dismiss the jury after they failed to reach a verdict in the case, offering the Crown Prosecution Service a matter of seven days whether they would like to pursue a retrial, which can only take place as early as June 2023. ALSO READ: Bayern Munich held talks with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent over potential transfer but deal was 'not an option' While Giggs may breathe a sigh of fleeting relief as he seems to be in the clear, albeit temporarily, his former teammate and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville may be knee-deep in murky waters himself. Neville is currently facing potential charges of contempt of court after making certain remarks on social media on the morning of the opening day of Ryan Giggs' assault and compulsive and coercive behaviour trial. However, Neville has maintained his innocence throughout this ordeal, claiming that the comment that was made was not in relation to Giggs' trial but the way the Glazer family is running his former club, Manchester United. Judge Manley, who was alerted to the issue early in the trial, has since decided to refer his case to the top lawyer in the government, the Attorney General. "Both the prosecution and defence agreed with me, in the absence of any comment from the jury, and given my clear direction, the trial could properly continue," she said. ALSO READ: PSG offered Neymar to Manchester City after his fall out with teammate Kylian Mbappe - Report "However, given the author is a person with a high public profile, [the comment] could be seen to be an attempt to influence ongoing criminal proceedings and could be contempt of court. Accordingly, I am referring the matter to the office of the attorney general for the consideration of a potential investigation." It is essential to note that contempt of court is an offence that is punishable by something as light as a fine or something as serious as an imprisonment term that could last up to two years.

Ryan Giggs trial judge refers Gary Neville to Attorney General for potential contempt of court

The&nbsp;Board of Control for Cricket in India recently managed to get their hands on a javelin that was used by Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra. The javelin was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collection of mementoes.

It was placed on sale in an e-auction that was conducted back in 2021, in a bid to raise money for the&nbsp;'Namami Gange Program', which was launched way back in 2014 and works in tandem with other organisations to clean the Ganga river.&nbsp;

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Per reports that were released by Press Trust of India, the BCCI placed a winning bid that was worth a whopping Rs. 1.5 crore to ascertain the possession of the valuable javelin.

"BCCI had made the winning bid for Neeraj's javelin. But we also bid for a couple of other collectibles. It (Namami Gange) is a noble cause and the office bearers in BCCI felt that as one of the premier sporting bodies in the country, we had a duty towards the nation," read the report published by the PTI.

What makes the javelin so special is the fact that it was one among multiple javelins that were used by Chopra over the course of his Tokyo Olympics campaign. In addition to the javelin, the BCCI also won possession of an angavastra that had been signed by the entire Paralympic contingent. For the latter, the BCCI parted ways with a shocking Rs. 1 crore.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi managed to acquire the one-of-a-kind green-coloured Valhalla 800 Hard NXS javelin when Chopra presented the javelin as a present to the PM when the former hosted Indian athletes at his residence after they made their triumphant return from the Tokyo Olympics.

Other collectables sold at the auction in addition to the javelin and the angavastra, were&nbsp;bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves,&nbsp;Paralympic champion Sumit Antil's javelin, and fencer Bhavani Devi's sword.&nbsp;

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently managed to get their hands on a javelin that was used by Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra. The javelin was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collection of mementoes.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently managed to get their hands on a javelin that was used by Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra. The javelin was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collection of mementoes. It was placed on sale in an e-auction that was conducted back in 2021, in a bid to raise money for the 'Namami Gange Program', which was launched way back in 2014 and works in tandem with other organisations to clean the Ganga river. ALSO READ: India's only hope for Japan Open medal HS Prannoy suffers close loss at the hands of TC Chou Per reports that were released by Press Trust of India, the BCCI placed a winning bid that was worth a whopping Rs. 1.5 crore to ascertain the possession of the valuable javelin. "BCCI had made the winning bid for Neeraj's javelin. But we also bid for a couple of other collectibles. It (Namami Gange) is a noble cause and the office bearers in BCCI felt that as one of the premier sporting bodies in the country, we had a duty towards the nation," read the report published by the PTI. What makes the javelin so special is the fact that it was one among multiple javelins that were used by Chopra over the course of his Tokyo Olympics campaign. In addition to the javelin, the BCCI also won possession of an angavastra that had been signed by the entire Paralympic contingent. For the latter, the BCCI parted ways with a shocking Rs. 1 crore. ALSO READ: Huge blow for India as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement Prime Minister Narendra Modi managed to acquire the one-of-a-kind green-coloured Valhalla 800 Hard NXS javelin when Chopra presented the javelin as a present to the PM when the former hosted Indian athletes at his residence after they made their triumphant return from the Tokyo Olympics. Other collectables sold at the auction in addition to the javelin and the angavastra, were bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves, Paralympic champion Sumit Antil's javelin, and fencer Bhavani Devi's sword.

BCCI shell out big bucks to acquire Neeraj Chopra's javelin belonging to Prime Minister Modi's collection

Although the summer transfer window now stands closed, it will be a long time before accounts of what transpired during the tumultuous time cease to emerge, with some updates hinting at signs of tough times for the clubs in question.&nbsp;&nbsp;

French footballing kingpins Paris Saint-Germain were reportedly plotting to offload Neymar to Manchester City in the dying moments of the summer transfer window. which came to an end only recently.

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However, it was all in vain as the Premier League giants rejected the Parisian club's advances to sign the 30-year-old as they placed the responsibility of leading their attack on Erling Haaland, who up until now has not failed to impress fans and pundits alike.

This raised doubts as to why the Parc des Princes-based outfit were so keen on parting ways with the Brazilian talent, who has admittedly enjoyed an extremely successful run so far this season.

Reports discussing the matter suggest that the main reason behind PSG's reluctance to continue their business with Neymar was the bad blood that was seemingly brewing between him and the club's cornerstone, Kylian Mbappe.

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The rumour mill has been working overtime ever since the duo found themselves at a crossroads on the pitch during their match against Montpellier last month. Mbappe, reportedly, did not appreciate the way Neymar prevented him from taking the second penalty against&nbsp;La Paillade after he missed the first.&nbsp;

Neymar, going against their head coach's wishes, who recognised Mbappe as the primary penalty taker for the team, sowed the seeds for their bad blood. The chasm between the two has since grown exponentially, to the point that the club has to rely on drastic measures to quell their star player's concerns.

Although the summer transfer window now stands closed, it will be a long time before accounts of what transpired during the tumultuous time cease to emerge, with some updates hinting at signs of tough times for the clubs in question.

Although the summer transfer window now stands closed, it will be a long time before accounts of what transpired during the tumultuous time cease to emerge, with some updates hinting at signs of tough times for the clubs in question. French footballing kingpins Paris Saint-Germain were reportedly plotting to offload Neymar to Manchester City in the dying moments of the summer transfer window. which came to an end only recently. ALSO READ: Chelsea agree to a £10M swap deal with Barcelona as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to London However, it was all in vain as the Premier League giants rejected the Parisian club's advances to sign the 30-year-old as they placed the responsibility of leading their attack on Erling Haaland, who up until now has not failed to impress fans and pundits alike. This raised doubts as to why the Parc des Princes-based outfit were so keen on parting ways with the Brazilian talent, who has admittedly enjoyed an extremely successful run so far this season. Reports discussing the matter suggest that the main reason behind PSG's reluctance to continue their business with Neymar was the bad blood that was seemingly brewing between him and the club's cornerstone, Kylian Mbappe. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo's UCL dreams dashed as AC Milan reject Chelsea's offer for Rafael Leao: Reports The rumour mill has been working overtime ever since the duo found themselves at a crossroads on the pitch during their match against Montpellier last month. Mbappe, reportedly, did not appreciate the way Neymar prevented him from taking the second penalty against La Paillade after he missed the first. Neymar, going against their head coach's wishes, who recognised Mbappe as the primary penalty taker for the team, sowed the seeds for their bad blood. The chasm between the two has since grown exponentially, to the point that the club has to rely on drastic measures to quell their star player's concerns.

PSG offered Neymar to Manchester City after his fall out with teammate Kylian Mbappe - Report

Australian cricketing icon Ricky Ponting recently offered fans some insight into his personal struggles with mental health while discussing the issues that Virat Kohli has faced in recent times.

Virat Kohli, who was previously quite outspoken about the essence of mental health awareness, was forced to take a step back and recoup before making his way back to active contention in the latest edition of the Asia Cup. The break from cricket was prompted by a need for some rest for Kohli, who is currently experiencing a century drought.&nbsp;

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During an interaction on the ICC Review, Ponting admitted that he had faced a similar situation back in the day, albeit at a much lower scale. However, he assured fans, and Kohli, that it was a very normal part of life to experience such issues.

"I sort of faced it in the last couple of years of my career where my career tapered off quite quickly... It was almost, the harder I work, the worse I got. I was so focused and conscious on being perfect and doing things exactly right, thinking I had to do that to get the best out of myself, but all I was doing was putting pressure on myself and not letting myself play the game the way I always played it. I reckon it might be a bit of that creeping in with Virat as well.

"It's just human nature when things aren't going the way you want, you push harder, you try harder, and the harder you try the harder it gets," Ponting asserted.

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The 47-year-old subsequently admitted that taking a month off is something that will truly have helped Kohli get his thoughts in order and make a triumphant return to the cricket pitch.

His first match against Pakistan was no memorable outing for the former Indian skipper, he put on an impressive performance against Hong Kong, recording a long-awaited half-century. Although this may not necessarily mean that the Kohli that fans knew and loved is back, it certainly means that things are moving in the right direction.&nbsp;

Australian cricketing icon Ricky Ponting recently offered fans some insight into his personal struggles with mental health while discussing the issues that Virat Kohli has faced in recent times.

Australian cricketing icon Ricky Ponting recently offered fans some insight into his personal struggles with mental health while discussing the issues that Virat Kohli has faced in recent times. Virat Kohli, who was previously quite outspoken about the essence of mental health awareness, was forced to take a step back and recoup before making his way back to active contention in the latest edition of the Asia Cup. The break from cricket was prompted by a need for some rest for Kohli, who is currently experiencing a century drought. ALSO READ: Babar Azam reveals Pakistan's gameplan to outclass India, hails new-comer Naseem Shah for performance During an interaction on the ICC Review, Ponting admitted that he had faced a similar situation back in the day, albeit at a much lower scale. However, he assured fans, and Kohli, that it was a very normal part of life to experience such issues. "I sort of faced it in the last couple of years of my career where my career tapered off quite quickly... It was almost, the harder I work, the worse I got. I was so focused and conscious on being perfect and doing things exactly right, thinking I had to do that to get the best out of myself, but all I was doing was putting pressure on myself and not letting myself play the game the way I always played it. I reckon it might be a bit of that creeping in with Virat as well. "It's just human nature when things aren't going the way you want, you push harder, you try harder, and the harder you try the harder it gets," Ponting asserted. ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma makes T20I history, becomes the first player to reach 3500 runs The 47-year-old subsequently admitted that taking a month off is something that will truly have helped Kohli get his thoughts in order and make a triumphant return to the cricket pitch. His first match against Pakistan was no memorable outing for the former Indian skipper, he put on an impressive performance against Hong Kong, recording a long-awaited half-century. Although this may not necessarily mean that the Kohli that fans knew and loved is back, it certainly means that things are moving in the right direction.

'Just human nature'- Ricky Ponting recalls his mental health issues as he rallies behind Virat Kohli

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made his desire to play at a Champions League-bound club extremely apparent. He was offered a brief respite after AC Milan expressed interest in the Portuguese star to replace their star-forward Rafael Leao, who was being eyed by Premier League giants Chelsea.

However, it seems like Ronaldo will have to make do with domestic action as the transfer offer for Leao, who he was expected to replace, has been rejected by Milan. The Rossoneri were previously eyeing the 37-year-old in case they were to lose his compatriot. However, those plans have seemingly fallen through as The Blues faltered in their pursuit of one of the hottest Serie A talents.&nbsp;

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Chelsea's advances for the&nbsp;23-year-old winger's services were rejected after they offered £69million.&nbsp;AC technical director Paulo Maldini is believed to have poured cold water over Chelsea, subsequently Ronaldo's dream, by blocking their prized asset's move to London.

The Italian defensive maestro is said to be holding out for a release clause which is worth a whopping&nbsp;£130m for Leao. It is essential to note that the young Portuguese talent's importance in the team cannot be understated as he played a vital role in earning the Rossoneri the title last season.&nbsp;

Leao enjoyed an uber-successful outing in the iconic red and black jersey in the 2021-22 season, scoring 14 goals in addition to recording 12 assists over the course of 42 games. His exceptional performance across the season is also what piqued the interest of the London-based outfit.

However, with the deal currently dead in the water, Chelsea will have to rely on the signings that they have brought on after parting ways with over&nbsp;£250 million on players like Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and more.

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In the wake of these developments, it seems like Cristiano Ronaldo will have to continue his stint at Old Trafford, that is at least until the next transfer window rolls around.

Red Devils frontman Erik ten Hag has insisted that the five-time Ballon d'Ór winner will be playing a role in United's campaign this season. Whether that statement stands the test of time is something that remains to be seen.&nbsp;

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made his desire to play at a Champions League-bound club extremely apparent. He was offered a brief respite after AC Milan expressed interest in the Portuguese star to replace their star-forward Rafael Leao, who was being eyed by Premier League giants Chelsea.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made his desire to play at a Champions League-bound club extremely apparent. He was offered a brief respite after AC Milan expressed interest in the Portuguese star to replace their star-forward Rafael Leao, who was being eyed by Premier League giants Chelsea. However, it seems like Ronaldo will have to make do with domestic action as the transfer offer for Leao, who he was expected to replace, has been rejected by Milan. The Rossoneri were previously eyeing the 37-year-old in case they were to lose his compatriot. However, those plans have seemingly fallen through as The Blues faltered in their pursuit of one of the hottest Serie A talents. ALSO READ: Chelsea agree to a £10M swap deal with Barcelona as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to London Chelsea's advances for the 23-year-old winger's services were rejected after they offered £69million. AC technical director Paulo Maldini is believed to have poured cold water over Chelsea, subsequently Ronaldo's dream, by blocking their prized asset's move to London. The Italian defensive maestro is said to be holding out for a release clause which is worth a whopping £130m for Leao. It is essential to note that the young Portuguese talent's importance in the team cannot be understated as he played a vital role in earning the Rossoneri the title last season. Leao enjoyed an uber-successful outing in the iconic red and black jersey in the 2021-22 season, scoring 14 goals in addition to recording 12 assists over the course of 42 games. His exceptional performance across the season is also what piqued the interest of the London-based outfit. However, with the deal currently dead in the water, Chelsea will have to rely on the signings that they have brought on after parting ways with over £250 million on players like Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and more. ALSO READ: Dinamo Zagreb onboard their first set of international players from Gokulam Kerala FC In the wake of these developments, it seems like Cristiano Ronaldo will have to continue his stint at Old Trafford, that is at least until the next transfer window rolls around. Red Devils frontman Erik ten Hag has insisted that the five-time Ballon d'Ór winner will be playing a role in United's campaign this season. Whether that statement stands the test of time is something that remains to be seen.

Cristiano Ronaldo's UCL dreams dashed as AC Milan reject Chelsea's offer for Rafael Leao: Reports

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