Pakistan v South Africa: Proteas draw series after first win in Pakistan in 18 years
World champions South Africa recovered to draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi. Hosts Pakistan, winners by 93 runs in the first match to end the Proteas’ 10-Test winning run, resumed in trouble on 94-4 in their second innings with a lead of 23, and slipped further when they lost Babar Azam lbw to Simon Harmer for 50. That started a collapse of 6-44 on the fourth morning, with Essex off-spinner Harmer taking 6-50 and Pakistan falling to 138 all out. Harmer’s sixth wicket, Noman Ali caught behind by wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, was his 1,000th in first-class cricket. The Proteas, who play two Tests away against India next month, took just 12 overs to reach their target of 68, even with the loss of Aiden Markram for 42 and Tristan Stubbs for a four-ball duck. Victory was their first in Pakistan for 18 years, ending a four-match winless run in the country. While Harmer’s haul all but sealed victory, South Africa’s advantage was gained in the first innings when, responding to Pakistan’s 333, their final two wickets added 71 and 98 runs to reach 404 – a lead of 71. All-rounder Senuran Muthusamy made 89 not out and number 11 Kagiso Rabada a career-best 71. “It was a really good response after the first Test and we were put under pressure in this Test once again,” said South Africa captain Markram. “There were moments where guys had to put their hands up and stand up for the team, and they really did that, and then excelled in that. “We take a lot of confidence and a lot of belief from the win, but when your character is tested and you manage to come out on the right side, that means quite a bit more.” Pakistan captain Shan Masood backed his side’s tactic, first used against England last winter, of preparing turning pitches for Tests. “It’s been four wins out of six since we’ve operated on these wickets,” he said. “Obviously, the wickets have got a bit better. They’ve been much more battable. “Four out of six isn’t bad. considering in the two Test matches we’ve lost we got into winning positions. Had we finished those games off it could easily have been six out of six.”
The secret weapon used by Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma that could give Wardley the edge against Parker
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Read more Fabio Wardley will step up for the biggest fight of his career when he faces Joseph Parker on Saturday night. The Brit is unbeaten as a professional but will enter the ring as the underdog against the former heavyweight world champion. However, Wardley could have a trump card up his sleeve. As well as his long-term trainer Robert Hodgins, Wardley will also have Ben Davison in his corner. Davison also coaches fellow heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma and is rated as one of Britain’s best trainers. So, could he give Wardley the edge on fight night? Subscribe to DAZN now to watch over 185 fights a year open image in gallery Fabio Wardley (pictured) faces Joseph Parker in London on Saturday (Ben Whitley/PA) (PA Wire) World level experience Davison has been involved in huge fights for several years after first linking up with Tyson Fury for his comeback in 2018. He guided the ‘Gypsy King’ through his first clash with Deontay Wilder as Fury largely outboxed his American rival before being dropped twice late on in a thrilling battle that was scored a draw. Davison and Fury went their separate ways just a couple of fights later, but the former went on to train more world champions in Billy Joe Saunders and Josh Taylor. In more recent times he has worked alongside Joshua and Itauma, highlighting his impressive CV. Wardley is potentially one fight away from a shot at the undisputed heavyweight king, Oleksandr Usyk, and Davison knows exactly what it takes to get a fighter ready for the big time in boxing’s blue-riband division. open image in gallery Anthony Joshua (right) with coach Ben Davison ahead of a fight with Otto Wallin (Getty Images) How has Davison fared with Joshua and Itauma? Davison first start working with Joshua in late 2023 when the two-time heavyweight champion appeared to be at a career crossroads. Joshua had lost twice to Usyk before returning with underwhelming victories against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius. Enjoy 185+ fights a year on DAZN, the Global Home of Boxing Never miss a fight from top promoters. Watch on your devices anywhere, anytime. Buy Now ADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. Enjoy 185+ fights a year on DAZN, the Global Home of Boxing Never miss a fight from top promoters. Watch on your devices anywhere, anytime. Buy Now ADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. He agreed to face Otto Wallin in December 2023 and needed to make a statement. With Davison in his corner, he did exactly that, punishing Wallin for five rounds before the Swede was pulled out of the fight. A crossover bout with Francis Ngannou was next up and Joshua looked even more impressive. He showed a ruthless streak that had been missing for some time as he sent Ngannou to the canvas twice before knocking him out in brutal fashion inside two rounds. That victory led to Joshua receiving the chance to become a three-time champion when he took on Daniel Dubois last September. Unfortunately for Joshua, it was a disastrous night from the very start as he was knocked down heavily in the first round. Davison tried to help him get back into the contest, but Joshua never fully recovered and was stopped in the fifth round. There has been a setback with Joshua but there have been no such issues with Itauma. The 20-year-old has been trained by Davison since early 2024 and has picked up some very convincing wins during this period to move towards the world stage. He knocked out Dillian Whyte in under two minutes in his last outing in August and looks well-placed to mount a title challenge in 2026. Davison knows Wardley’s limitations Wardley experienced the most difficult night of his career when he faced Justis Huni in June. Round after round, Wardley was picked apart by his Australian rival as Huni’s superior boxing skills and amateur background came to the fore. But Wardley turned the fight around in dramatic fashion, landing a huge right hand to win by knockout in the 10th round. It could be argued that it was a lucky escape for Wardley as he was well behind on the scorecards, but Davison’s comments after the fight indicated he was not surprised how the fight played out. Although he admitted it was a “frustrating” evening, Davison noted how Huni had been called upon as a late replacement for Jarrell Miller and brought a very different style to the table. He revealed how he had told Wardley that he may be outboxed at times, but the key was to remain patient. Huni built a significant lead over the first nine rounds, yet Wardley stayed in the contest, knowing he only needed to find one punch to hurt Huni. That moment arrived in the 10th round, and Davison deserves credit for not panicking and
Date, kickoff time, injury news
Kaizer Chiefs must get back on the horse after another disappointing result in this season’s Betway Premiership. Chiefs registered their third stalemate in a row in the league and fourth of the campaign. Next, they face Simba after a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the CAF Confederation Cup. Updated Betway Premiership table: Kaizer Chiefs draw AGAIN Mayo to miss Kaizer Chiefs CAF clash Khanyisa Mayo was taken off with a hamstring issue in the dying moments of Chiefs’ 0-0 draw with Siwelele. It means he’ll miss their clash with Simba on Sunday, the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second qualifying round. The first leg ended goalless. The second leg kicks off on Sunday, 26 October at 15:00. 27-year-old Mayo is still eyeing a return to the national team setup: “I would definitely want to get back to the national team. If the team [Chiefs] is doing good, then we stand a chance to be in the national team,” Mayo said as per FARPost. Click for the update Have Chiefs improved in front of goal? Chiefs currently top the table for shots on target per match with 6.2. However, their tally of eight goals scored has them at ninth in the Betway Premiership for that metric. Clearly, their finishing needs more work than their ability to fashion opportunities to shoot. Sundowns (5.1) and Pirates (4.7) are second and third, respectively.
Fiji Warriors defeat Australian Stockman in Nadi – FBC News
[Source: Fiji Rugby/Facebook] The Shop N Save Supermarket Fiji Warriors recorded a solid 36–19 win over the visiting Australian Stockman Country side at Prince Charles Park in Nadi this afternoon. The visitors were first to score before Apimeleki Nasalo and Sefanaia Tokaduadua crossed over for Fiji to take a 12–7 lead at halftime. In the second spell, the Warriors showed greater control and determination, with tries from Apimeleki Nasalo, Sefanaia Tokaduadua, and Inoke Ravauiwasa. Article continues after advertisement Paul Dolokoto made an immediate impact off the bench, sprinting through for Fiji’s fourth try, while Josh Uluibau added another in the 70th minute. Sevuloni Tawake sealed the victory with the team’s final try. The match was played in support of the Fiji Cancer Society, with proceeds from the game donated to the cause. Stream the best of Fiji on VITI+. Anytime. Anywhere.
Fide investigates Chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik after death of Daniel Naroditsky
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more The world chess federation (Fide) said on Wednesday it was addressing former world champion Vladimir Kramnik’s public attacks on US grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death this week at 29 has prompted outrage and calls for action. The cause of Naroditsky’s death has not been made public. Fide CEO Emil Sutovsky told Reuters the organisation was “looking into” Kramnik’s year-long campaign accusing Naroditsky of online cheating. Naroditsky, a popular commentator and streamer, denied any wrongdoing and appeared visibly distressed in his final Twitch broadcast last weekend, where he referred to the toll the controversy had taken on him, according to the now-deleted video. open image in gallery Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky (Charlotte Chess Center) World No 2 Hikaru Nakamura condemned Kramnik’s conduct in a stream following Naroditsky’s death, using an expletive to denounce the Russian’s behaviour. Former world champion Magnus Carlsen told viewers in a separate broadcast that Kramnik’s treatment of Naroditsky was “horrible”. Indian grandmaster Nihal Sarin said on X that Kramnik “needs to pay for what he’s doing”, alleging that Naroditsky had been under “immense stress” from the accusations. Chess streamer Nemo Zhou also urged Fide to intervene, calling the situation “unacceptable”. Fide expressed condolences to Naroditsky’s family and said it would honour him with a special award recognising his contributions as a player, teacher and commentator. Kramnik, who has made similar public accusations against other players in recent years, told Reuters: “I’d rather tell the story in whole, no wish commenting on Emil Sutovsky statement, but will comment on FIDE president (Arkady Dvorkovich) statement, if it will appear.” open image in gallery Vladimir Kramnik (AP) Kramnik, the world champion from 2000-07, is widely considered one of the greatest players in the sport. Naroditsky, a Stanford graduate and former world under-12 champion whose parents were Jewish emigrants from the Soviet Union, was a leading figure in online chess with hundreds of thousands of followers across YouTube and Twitch. He finished ninth in last year’s blitz world championship. Reuters
‘I need to see how Chiefs are training’
Controversial soccer analyst Junior Khanye has raised concerns about Kaizer Chiefs’ training methods following their goalless draw against Siwelele FC on Wednesday evening. Amakhosi’s injury woes deepened after Khanyisa Mayo was stretchered off in the dying minutes with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, which could rule him out of the club’s upcoming fixtures. Speaking on iDiski TV, Khanye expressed a desire to visit Naturena to observe how Chiefs players train, suggesting the club’s injury crisis may be linked to their physical preparation. “I want to go to their training sessions and see how Chiefs are training. I want to see their physical trainer because there are too many injuries. Tonight, one player pulled a hamstring,” Khanye said. “Monyane was out for almost two months, Dortley is out as we speak. There are a lot of injuries, and it’s likely because of their training methods. That’s why I want to go and see for myself how they train.” Khanye slams Chiefs’ lack of creativity The former Amakhosi winger also criticised Chiefs for lacking a creative presence in midfield, arguing that the team is missing a dynamic number 8. “Chiefs lack a special player in midfield, I’m talking about a defensive midfielder,” he explained. “At position 8, Cele is playing too safe. They need a player like Mbule. There was no way Kaizer Chiefs were going to dominate this game; they only attacked down the right-hand side where Frosler plays.” Khanye was equally unimpressed by Etiosa Ighodaro’s debut performance for the Glamour Boys, saying the striker failed to make any meaningful impact. “Players like Ighodaro are good aerially, but I can’t rely on those types of strikers. I prefer someone like Rayners, a striker who is good both on the ground and in the air, who can create space and score goals,” Khanye said. He further argued that Ighodaro brings little difference compared to Chiefs’ other attacking options. “Ighodaro is similar to [Ranga] Chivaviro. To me, there’s no difference, he won’t help you. Him, Chivaviro, [Flavio] Silva, they’re the same. He ended up becoming an extra centre-back for [Lehlohonolo] Seema.” Do you agree with Junior Khanye?
Thursday’s briefing: Liverpool and Chelsea claim five-star Champions League wins
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Read more Liverpool and Chelsea were comprehensive winners as the third round of Champions League fixtures drew to a close on Wednesday night. Both sides roared to 5-1 victories, the Merseysiders at Eintracht Frankfurt and the Londoners at home to Ajax on a night when Tottenham scrapped their way to a point in France. They did so as Sean Dyche prepared for his first game as Nottingham Forest’s latest head coach. Hugo first Hugo Ekitike out-shone record £125million signing Alexander Isak once again as Liverpool bounced back from an early setback to win 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt. Reds boss Arne Slot chose to start both summer signings at Deutsche Bank Park and saw £69m man Ekitike score against his former club to cancel out Rasmus Kristensen’s opener before Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai completed the job. Isak, however, departed at half-time with a groin problem, having drawn yet another blank and has now scored just once in eight appearances for the club. Slot said: “Many people wanted me to play him more and we had to find the balance and unfortunately today that balance didn’t work out for us perfectly. But let’s hope for the best. “Today with Alex and Hugo, I brought two players on the pitch who are usually able to score goals. Alex was a few times close but had to go off at half-time and that’s the difficult balance we are having with him.” The kids are all right Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca saw his teenagers rise to the challenge in a 5-1 victory over 10-man Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Nineteen-year-olds Marc Guiu and Tyrique George and Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, 18, were all on the scoresheet as the Blues ran riot after the visitors lost captain Kenneth Taylor to a 17th-minute red card. Asked about Estevao, Maresca said: “With young players, most of the time you’re worried. They play one or two games and score and they think they’re already top players. “The good thing about Estevao is, we don’t need to be worried about that. He’s a special player, but we don’t have to be worried that he thinks he knows how good he is. He’s a very simply guy. I feel very lucky to be his manager.” Keeping it real Tottenham had goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to thank for a clean sheet in their goalless draw at Monaco, which maintained an unbeaten start to their European campaign. The 29-year-old Italy international pulled off a string of fine saves to deny Folarin Balogun on three occasions and Thilo Kehrer on a difficult night for Thomas Frank’s men at the Stade Louis-II. The Dane said: “I think he was very good today. I think some of the saves were exceptional. “He’s a big part of why we got a hard-fought point, but at the end of the day, it can be a crucial point.” Reality check Sean Dyche is confident ambitious owner Evangelos Marinakis is realistic about Nottingham Forest’s plight as he embarks upon his reign as the club’s third manager of the season. Forest quickly turned to the 54-year-old former Burnley and Everton boss, who has signed a deal until 2027 with a club at which he spent time as a trainee during the Brian Clough era, having dispensed with Ange Postecoglou just 39 days after he had replaced Nuno Espirito Santo at the helm. Dyche, who inherits a side which has suffered a 10-match winless streak in all competitions, said: “He does keep up with the stats and facts. He knows at the end of last season it was a challenging run where they didn’t get as many points. “He’s aware of that and that’s why they tried to add a bit more to try to keep moving forward. It was a good conversation, obviously, otherwise I wouldn’t be here and there was a reality to it as well.” What’s on today? Dyche launches his reign in earnest when Porto head for the City Ground in a Europa League tie. Aston Villa play in the same competition when they travel to the Netherlands to face Go Ahead Eagles, while Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic are also in action with new Gers Boss Danny Rohl taking his team to Brann and the Bhoys entertaining Sturm Graz In the Conference League, Crystal Palace welcome AEK Larnaca to Selhurst Park, Aberdeen are at AEK Athens, while Irish duo Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are away to Shkendija and home to Celje respectively.
Fiji athletes set for World Taekwondo Championships in China – FBC News
From left: Nipesh Prakash, Coach Neelu Nand, Lolohea Naitasi. [Photo Credit: Supplied] Fiji will be represented at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China, by athletes Lolohea Naitasi and Nipesh Prakash, guided by veteran coach Neelu Nand. The Fiji Taekwondo Association says the event marks an important milestone in terms of Fiji’s return to the global stage, reflecting the nation’s growing commitment to excellence and unity through sport. Coach Nand, a pioneer of Taekwondo in Fiji with over 30 years of experience, says preparation has been intense. Article continues after advertisement “The most rewarding part of coaching is seeing athletes grow in confidence and character. Taekwondo isn’t just about medals, it’s about building strength and spirit that lasts a lifetime,” Nand said. Naitasi, from Daku, Nakelo, began her Taekwondo journey in 2022 and credits her family and faith for her progress. “When challenges arise, I go back to God for peace and strength. My parents’ support motivates me to never give up,” she said. Prakash, originally from Labasa and now based in New Zealand, is pursuing a Master’s in Professional Accounting at Victoria University of Wellington while training at elite level. “Every training session is a chance to grow stronger. I’m proud to carry the Fijian flag and represent my country with honour,” Prakash said. The team left Fiji on October 21 and will join athletes from New Zealand and the Cook Islands for joint training in Wuxi, a collaboration Nand describes as a “valuable show of Pacific unity.” FTA President Nand thanked supporters and reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to developing Taekwondo from grassroots to elite level. Fijians are being encouraged to rally behind the national team as they compete from October 24 to 31, aiming to once again place Fiji on the world Taekwondo map. Stream the best of Fiji on VITI+. Anytime. Anywhere.
GB beaten to world gold by Netherlands in women’s & men’s sprints
Great Britain win silver in the women’s and men’s sprints at the Track Cycling World Championships in Santiago, Chile.
Chelsea’s teenage prodigies dismantle hapless Ajax in history-making win
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more Suffice to say the kids were alright. Chelsea made Champions League history of sorts with the teamsheet, still more with the scoresheet. They have played the generation game over the last three years, but the shift to youth never felt as pronounced. Nor, they may feel, as much of a vindication. Enzo Maresca named the second youngest 11 an English club had ever selected in this competition – behind an Arsenal side that, strange as it sounds, featured Tom Cruise – and Chelsea became the first team ever to have three teenagers score in a Champions League game. “It was a great night especially for these young players and the club,” said Maresca. “It is the strategy of the club.” The rested captain Reece James began the night as Chelsea’s youngest Champions League scorer. Within 50 minutes of football, he was only the fourth youngest. Marc Guiu took his record and held it for half an hour until Estevao Willian struck. Then Tyrique George, older than the Brazilian, netted three minutes after his introduction. Each was born when Jose Mourinho was Chelsea manager. The Special One may have been glad of their goals: only this hapless Ajax team are keeping his Benfica off the foot of the Champions League table. Reggie Walsh, born a year after Chelsea sacked Mourinho for the first time, emerged for the last half-hour. “We have so many young players,” said Maresca. And if Walsh’s introduction was a sign of his precocious talent, it was also an indication of how comfortable Chelsea were by then. All of which owed something to Ajax. To think Chelsea were supposed to be the team with the disciplinary problem. Three horribly misjudged challenges by Ajax brought a sending off and two penalties. In a weird game, they were the architects of their own downfall. A fallen giant made history of the wrong sort, and a strange sort. As Chelsea went young, they went old. The recalled goalkeeper Remko Pasveer became the third oldest player ever in the Champions League; in a case of cruelty to the elderly, his prize was to pick the ball out of the back of his net five times. Three of the scorers are less than half his 41 years. Unlike them, Pasveer is old enough to remember when Ajax were champions of Europe. This was ignominious for them, laced with unhappiness. They conceded four goals in the first half of a European match for the first time since 1958. open image in gallery Kenneth Taylor was sent off for this challenge on Facundo Buonanotte (Getty Images) open image in gallery Marc Guiu sent Chelsea ahead after Kenneth Taylor’s red card (PA) Their fans whistled when Oscar Gloukh was sacrificed after they went down to 10 men; for the first time, they called for manager John Heitinga’s head. Having finished off Ange Postecoglou on Saturday, Chelsea prove the grim reaper for struggling coaches. And yet, as Heitinga said, Ajax started well. Then it went from the subdued to the ridiculous because of Ajax. After a sedate start, the Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was initially cautioned for planting his studs into Facundo Buonanotte’s ankle. It only took referee Felix Zwayer a glance at a screenshot to upgrade the card and dismiss the midfielder. open image in gallery Moises Caicedo added a second with a deflected strike (Action Images via Reuters) open image in gallery Wout Weghorst pulled one back from the penalty spot (AFP via Getty Images) “The red card changed the game,” admitted Maresca. Within seconds of the restart, Ajax were behind, the unmarked Guiu tapping in from Wesley Fofana’s header to cap his own shift in fortunes. When dispatched on loan to Sunderland, he probably did not expect to score in the Champions League this season. He owed his return to Chelsea to Liam Delap’s injury, his place in the starting 11 to Joao Pedro’s silly sending-off against Benfica. As Chelsea scored five, the absence of their two senior strikers scarcely cost them. Another of Moises Caicedo’s long-range strikes doubled their lead, though this required a deflection off Josip Sutalo. open image in gallery Enzo Fernandez added a third from the penalty spot (PA) There is a carelessness to Chelsea, though, and Tosin Adarabioyo needlessly tripped Raul Moro in the box. Wout Weghorst converted the spot kick and then, with a strange main-character energy, seemed to take over, spreading chaos. Mocked by the Chelsea support as a “s**t Andy Carroll”, Weghorst scored one penalty, conceding another, shedding blood for the Ajax cause but harming them when upending Enzo Fernandez. The Argentinian converted the spot kick himself and then gave a second to Estevao when the Brazilian was fouled – twice, arguably – by Youri Baas. Estevao scored superbly and played superbly. “I feel very lucky to be his manager,” said Maresca. The Italian had seemed to prioritise Sunderland when resting James, Marc Cucurella and Robert Sanchez and making 10 changes. He took the opportunity to remove Fernandez at half-time and Caicedo soon after. In between,