World Chess Champion D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) World champion D Gukesh recovered from an opening loss against United States’ Leinier Dominguez Perez to defeat fellow Americans Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana, finishing fourth in the rapid section of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz, part of the Grand Chess Tour. Despite starting…
India could meet Pakistan thrice in the Asia Cup that will be played in September in the UAE. The debate over whether India should face Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup has divided opinion across the country, reflecting ongoing discussions about one of cricket’s most storied rivalries.Proponents argue that an India–Pakistan clash should proceed, asserting…
Jos Buttler and his father (Images via X/@CricCrazyJohns & Getty Images) Jos Buttler produced a fighting half-century in The Hundred on Wednesday, dedicating the knock to his late father, who passed away just over a week ago. Chasing 137 against Welsh Fire, the 34-year-old struck 57 off 34 balls before falling to Chris Green. After…
Pakistan cricket team during the second ODI against West Indies. (ANI) Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali, among others, have raised concern about the team’s chances in the Asia Cup after a harrowing defeat against West Indies in the third ODI. West Indies came from 0-1 down in the series to clinch it 2-1, ending a…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja (AP/PTI) A lull in India’s cricketing calendar allows space and time for various stories to come out. With the country still delusional over the team’s thrilling six-run victory at The Oval to square the series against England 2-2, media reports emerged that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two batting stalwarts and players,…
Chennai: Vincent Keymer has been an unstoppable force in Chennai and is showing no signs of slowing down. At the end of the seventh round, he remains untouchable, and that flawless run propelled him to the World No. 10 spot in live ratings for the first time. The German youngster (5.5 points) converted his opening…
Rohit Sharma looks on during an India nets session at Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2025 (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has claimed that Rohit Sharma might have found it difficult to retain his place in the Test team during the latter half of 2024 had he not been the…
The Indian Olympic Association New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has acknowledged the validity of the Brijinder Singh-led Indian Golf Union (IGU) as the recognised national federation for the sport of golf in the country. In its order, a single-judge bench of Justice Sachin Datta noted: “The IGU led by Singh is duly recognised by…
Gagan Narang (Image via X/Screengrab) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally backed India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad emerging as the likely host city. The decision was taken during the IOA’s Executive Committee meeting and a Special General Meeting held on Wednesday. Vice-President and Olympic medallist Gagan Narang expressed optimism…
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to officially make a bid for the upcoming Commonwealth Games of 2030, hoping to bring back the mega event to the country after 20 years. New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its affiliated national sports federations (NSFs) projected a united front…
