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World Chess Champion D Gukesh (Insta-chessbaseindia) World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju has credited meditation and yoga practices for transforming him from an impulsive, short-tempered individual into a composed player who can maintain focus under pressure. Speaking at an event in Katowice, Poland, following an exhibition blitz match against Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Gukesh shared how these practices…

Chennai Super Kings’ Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) R Ashwin is set to part ways with Chennai Super Kings ahead of the upcoming IPL season, marking an end to his second stint with his home franchise. The veteran off-spinner, who currently serves as the Director of Operations at the CSK Academy, is likely to relinquish…

NEW DELHI: You say “Indian cricket funny umpiring images”, and Google won’t take a blink of a second to lead you to the unique and humorous officiating style of Billy Bowden. The former New Zealand umpire became a fan favourite not just for his decision-making, but for the theatre he brought to the cricket field….

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan Royals, has formally expressed his desire to leave the franchise after the mixed 2025 IPL season, potentially ending his near-decade-long association with the team. Reports indicate he has informed the Jaipur-based franchise about his decision to explore other opportunities ahead of the mega auction. Former India opener Aakash Chopra…

Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja has praised Ravindra Jadeja for his exceptional all-round performance during India’s recent tour of England, where the left-hander scored 516 runs and took 7 wickets. Ajay pointed out that Jadeja was more consistent than captain Shubman Gill, who finished the 2-2…

India and England players had a coming together during the fourth Test as the hosts pushed for an early draw while Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar neared centuries. (Getty Images) The recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England firmly cemented itself as an era-defining rivalry — a five-match saga that had everything from record-breaking performances…

Out or Not Out? (Video grab) Cricket is a sport full of intricate rules and quirky situations, and every now and then, one such moment sparks debate among fans. That’s exactly what happened when Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings shared an unusual video — a batter struck the ball, but in the process, his…

NEW DELHI: The 2025–26 Indian home cricket season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy, scheduled to begin on August 28 and run until September 15. Serving as a crucial preparatory tournament ahead of India’s long home Test season, the red-ball event will mark the return of the traditional zonal format after last year’s deviation…

Virat Kohli (L) and Shubman Gill (R) have both led India in England and had superb scoring run. (Image: X/Getty Images) “I wasn’t even ten percent of that when I was 19.” That’s what Virat Kohli once said about a young Shubman Gill — a line that’s stayed with Indian cricket fans for years. It…

Glenn McGrath (Getty Images) The Ashes is still more than three months away, but pace legend Glenn McGrath has wasted no time in making his trademark prediction — a 5-0 sweep for Australia.Speaking on BBC Radio, the former fast bowler said England will find it “pretty tough” to overcome the hosts when the series begins…