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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
Sam Shankland after beating Gukesh: ‘To demolish the world champion is a good way to turn (the tournament) around'
World champion Gukesh Dommaraju's woes in the faster time control events continued as he lost his fourth round clash at the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament to bottom-of-the-table Sam Shankland, before holding on to two draws against French grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Uzbek rival Nodirbek Abdusattorov. After six round of rapid, the reigning world champion has two wins, two defeats and two draws at the tournament in St Louis which is part of the Grand Chess Tour. Gukesh had started the tournament in the USA with a loss to the veteran Levon Aronian, who said he had won by playing 'grandpa style' of slow chess. The Indian teenager, who became the youngest world champion in chess history last year after defeating Ding Liren, had topped the tournament standings after the rapid portion at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia tournament in Zagreb in June-July, raising hopes that he was starting to ace the faster time controls as well. The defeat to Shankland came in 62 moves, after Gukesh was left with just a rook and pawn on the board and the American GM up a knight. Shankland had started the first day of the event with a 0-3 record, losing all three of his games on day 1. Then he bounced back after handing Gukesh a defeat. After giving away a slight edge to his opponent early on in the game, Gukesh, in fact, was in a worse position on the board from the 17th move itself when he pushed his queen to a5 ( Gukesh was a knight down from the 19th move itself. 'To start 0-3 (in the tournament) is really tough. But then to come in and demolish the world champion is a good way to turn it around,' Shankland said after the win over Gukesh. 'It's a good relief after yesterday when I looked like I am going to lose every single game. I'm still not happy with my score at all, but hopefully the next rounds will be better. I'm old enough to not get super emotional after getting punched in the face, I guess.'
India.com
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- India.com
Why The ECB Blocked Tymal Mills From Promoting OnlyFans In Cricket's Family-Friendly League
England fast bowler Tymal Mills, the all-time leading men's wicket-taker in The Hundred, has been denied permission to display the OnlyFans logo on his cricket bat during the 2025 edition of the tournament. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ruled that the platform's branding does not align with the league's family-friendly image, igniting a wider conversation about personal branding in professional sports. ECB Says No to OnlyFans Branding Mills, 33, who represents Southern Brave in The Hundred, signed with OnlyFans last week, becoming the first professional cricketer to join the subscription-based platform. The left-arm quick intended to use his bat as a promotional space for his new venture, but the ECB stepped in, citing the competition's commitment to attracting families and young fans. A spokesperson confirmed that the decision was based on safeguarding the tournament's image. OnlyFans, while home to creators from diverse fields including music, fitness, and sport, is globally recognised for its adult content associations—a reputation the ECB is keen to keep at arm's length. Mills' Response: 'Completely Safe Content' Far from retreating, Mills has defended his move, stressing that his OnlyFans page will focus solely on cricket-related and lifestyle content. 'It's all about sharing my passion in a new way,' he said. 'Subscribers will get a closer, more personal look into life as a professional cricketer—training insights, match prep, and behind-the-scenes moments.' The pacer, who has represented England, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Mumbai Indians, explained that the partnership had been in the works for over a year. 'I did my research, had conversations, and understood how big the company has become. They're trying to branch into football, surfing, skateboarding—and now cricket.' Standout Performance in The Hundred 2025 Despite the off-field controversy, Mills remains a crucial figure for Southern Brave. In their opening match, he took 3-22 and chipped in with a valuable six runs in a tense one-wicket victory over Manchester Originals. His form reinforces why he's regarded as one of the competition's most reliable match-winners. Athletes, Sponsorships, and the OnlyFans Question Mills is not the first athlete to clash with governing bodies over OnlyFans ties. In May 2025, British canoeist Kurts Adams Rozentals was suspended by Paddle UK over alleged posts on the platform, forcing him to choose between his Olympic ambitions and his content creator role. Meanwhile, some sports have embraced the association. Australian boxers Ebanie Bridges and Cherneka Johnson, along with motorsport racer Renee Gracie, have worn OnlyFans sponsorships during competition. This contrast underscores the broader debate: should sports leagues allow athletes to promote personal brands tied to platforms with mixed public perceptions? The Hundred's Branding Balancing Act The ECB's decision reflects the delicate balance between athlete autonomy and league identity. The Hundred is still a relatively new tournament, launched to modernise cricket and attract non-traditional audiences. Marketing itself as an accessible, family-oriented product, the competition is careful to control its image—especially at a time when sports and social media branding are increasingly intertwined. By blocking the OnlyFans logo, the ECB sends a clear message: personal sponsorships must fit the league's overarching ethos. Yet, the move also raises questions about freedom of expression for players and the evolving ways they monetise their careers. What's Next for Mills and The Hundred? While Mills accepts the decision, the partnership is far from over. He will continue posting on OnlyFans, offering cricket fans exclusive access to his journey, albeit without in-game promotion. His on-field performances will likely keep him in the spotlight, regardless of the branding dispute. For The Hundred, the incident highlights a growing challenge—navigating the collision of digital-era personal branding with traditional sporting values. As more athletes explore alternative revenue streams, governing bodies may face increasing pressure to reconsider the boundaries between image protection and player independence.
News18
38 minutes ago
- News18
West Indies register their first series triumph over Pakistan since 1991
Tarouba [Trinidad and Tobago], August 13 (ANI): The West Indies have broken a drought of 34 years with an emphatic 202-run series-clinching victory over Pakistan in Trinidad on Tuesday, according to the ICC website. Skipper Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten innings of 120 to help the West Indies post 294/6, and pacer Jayden Seales collected six wickets in reply as Pakistan were bundled out for just 92 to ensure the home side registered a 2-1 series was the West Indies' first bilateral ODI series victory against Pakistan since November 1991 and will give the side plenty of confidence as they attempt to earn a place at the next edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 after they missed out on qualifying for the most recent tournament in India in West Indies had looked in trouble when Gudakesh Motie fell for five in the 42nd over and the score at 184/6, but Hope and Justin Greaves (43 not out) combined well with some lofty late hitting to ensure the hosts posted a decent total at Brian Lara was Hope's 18th ODI century of his career and took him past former great Desmond Haynes (17) and into third place for the most ODI centuries by a West Indies men's player, with only Chris Gayle (25) and Brian Lara (19) ahead of then ripped through Pakistan's top-order to leave the visitors reeling at 23/4, and the in-form right-armer returned at the death to clean up the tail to finish with the third-best figures (6/18) by a West Indies bowler in the history of men's ODI was also the fourth-largest victory (by runs) by the West Indies in men's ODI cricket, and Hope said there were plenty of positives for his side to take from the match and the series.'We had a complete game and I am extremely proud of us beating Pakistan after so long," Hope said. We stress on negatives a lot in the West Indies and there are so many positives to shout about and it was great to see the guys pulling off history."Seales was adjudged Player of the Series for his 10 wickets across the three matches, and Hope praised the young pacer.'Seales is a quality bowler…he's a class act. Anything you ask him to do, he puts his hands up. He's at his best across formats," Hope added. (ANI)
