GM Karthik Venkataraman (Picture Credit: Eteri Kublashvili/FIDE) Indian Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman has advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after defeating Romanian GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac in Panaji on Sunday. Karthik secured his victory in the second tiebreaker game with black pieces, using his bishop advantage to corner Deac’s king in 43…
South Africa A’s Jordan Hermann and Marques Ackerman walk back to the pavilion. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Much like the aircraft taking off at Kempegowda International Airport, which, together with picturesque Nandi Hills, makes for a stunning backdrop for the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, South Africa ‘A’ soared on Sunday, effecting an exhilarating come-from-behind win…
Shafali Verma in Rohtak on Sunday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s swashbuckling opener Shafali Verma opened up on the intense emotions and thought process that powered her to a match-winning performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, saying she was determined to “stay calm and execute her plans” despite the nerves of the big…
Pakistan beat Kuwait in the final. (Pic credit: Hong Kong Sixes) NEW DELHI: Pakistan etched their name in record books, becoming the most successful team in Hong Kong Sixes history with a commanding 43-run victory over Kuwait in the 2025 final on Sunday. The triumph at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, marks Pakistan’s sixth title,…
PM Modi with Women’s World Cup-winning Team India members Indian cricket all-rounder Deepti Sharma made a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Sunday following Team India’s first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup victory. She participated in the morning Bhasma-Aarti ceremony.The Indian team had previously visited the same temple during the World Cup after experiencing…
Sophie Devine’s bizarre dismissal (Video grabs) A bizarre dismissal of Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine left players and fans stunned during the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) clash against Sydney Sixers at the WACA Ground on Sunday. The strange sequence, captured on camera and later shared by the WBBL’s official handle with the caption “Now…
Jasprit Bumrah (Linda Higginson/AAP Image via AP) Former Indian batter Subramaniam Badrinath has praised Varun Chakaravarthy, currently ranked as the world’s number one T20I bowler, stating he is more valuable than Jasprit Bumrah.In the recent five-match T20I series between India and Australia, Chakaravarthy, aged 34, demonstrated his bowling prowess. He participated in all five matches…
Jemimah Rodrigues of Brisbane Heat plays a shot. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After basking in the glory of India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket proved to be an anti-climax. The star batter managed only six runs as her side Brisbane Heat suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Melbourne Renegades…
SURAT: Meghalaya batter Akash Kumar smashed a half-century off 11 balls on Day 2 of his team’s Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh, recording the fastest fifty in first-class cricket at Surat’s C K Pithawala Ground. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Akash registered the historic milestone after smashing eight…
Dhruv Jurel, with his sensational form in the India A unofficial Tests against South Africa A, has made it increasingly difficult to overlook himself for the Tests against South Africa starting November 14. (Images via Screengrabs, ANI) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has made a strong case for inclusion in India’s…