Ramanathan progresses to round two at Cincinnati; Kasparov restarts with a draw

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India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan made the most of the chance afforded to him by progressing to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.

CHESS

Kasparov draws with Karjakin

Out of retirement and returning to play at a competitive level for the first time in 12 years, Chess legend Garry Kasparov was held to a draw by fellow Russian Sergey Karjakin.

All three games of speed chess played between Kasparov and Karjakin as part of the Rapid and Blitz tournament in St. Louis ended in draws.

CRICKET

Garner warns England against taking West Indies lightly

West Indies are no longer the feared foes they once were in the longest format of the game but West Indies team manager and fast-bowling great Joel Garner has warned the hosts England not to take the visitors for granted in the upcoming Test series between the two sides.

TENNIS

Lucky loser Ramanathan through to round two

Ramkumar Ramanathan earned a place in the Cincinnati Masters as a lucky loser when Frenchman Gael Monfils withdrew with an illness.

Ramanathan made the most of his opportunity by progressing to the second round of the tournament with a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4 victory over American Chris Eubanks.