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Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made the entire India proud as went as far as the final of the FIDE Chess World Cup. At the age of 18 years, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest Indian to have played in a Chess World Cup final, where he lost to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a tie-breaker. After Praggnanandhaa returned home, he received a grand welcome in Chennai and also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a medi interaction, Praggnanandhaa gave insights into his chat with PM Modi during the meeting.

Asia Cup 2023: Can India Reach Super 4 Even If Match Against Nepal Is Abandoned?

India's first match in the Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan was abandoned due to run after the Rohit Sharma-led side posted a total of 266. A similar situation can arise during their second game against Nepal as rain continues to hamper play at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy. With weather reports predicting sporadic rainfall, more delays are expected in the match and there is a chance that the game can be ultimately called off. But, what happens in the case of a complete washout due to rain? Who will progress to the Super 4 in such a scenario?

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"Shows Insecurity...": Ex-India Star Slams Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Over Mohammed Shami's Exclusion vs Pakistan

Team India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat Pakistan in their opening match of the Asia Cup at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. At the toss, Rohit announced that star batter Shreyas Iyer returns to the playing XI after recovering from a back injury. Also, there was no place for Mohammed Shami in the XI, with the management opting for Shardul Thakur as the third choice pacer after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Shardul's addition adds more depth to India's unsettled batting unit.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023: How Can India Reach Super 4 If Rain Washes Out Entire Match

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan clash on Saturday in the Asia Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Both teams could clash as many as three times if they go all the way in the six-nation continental championship. Pakistan opened their campaign with a thumping win over Nepal in the tournament opener on Wednesday in Multan. India now face a huge test against Pakistan, who are guaranteed to top Group A if they beat India.

Watch: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates India's Chess Prodigy R Praggnanandhaa

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Friday felicitated the runner-up of International Chess Federation FIDE World Cup 2023 R Praggnanandhaa and his parents for his outstanding performance in the World Cup in New Delhi. Praggnanandhaa expressed his joy for the support he has got and said that this motivates him to work harder.