World Chess Champion D. Gukesh has sparked a significant conversation within the global chess community by suggesting that the issue of cheating in the sport has been “made bigger than it actually is.” Speaking during a recent media interaction on February 25, 2026, the young grandmaster acknowledged that while maintaining the integrity of the game…
Everything was ready for the 6th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) to begin at this gorgeous ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir covered in snow. 400 athletes from 30 states and union territories will compete in the four-day tournament, which will be officially opened by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. “400 players from 30 states…
India asserted its absolute dominance in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a resounding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. In a high-stakes Group A encounter that doubled as a tactical masterclass, India posted a formidable 175/7 on a surface that offered significant grip for…
The multi-format series will start on February 15 after the Indian women’s cricket squad landed in Australia. Three Twenty20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test will all be part of India’s tour. Smriti Mandhana will remain vice-captain, while Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India in all formats. Indian cricket players were eager for…
In the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-final in Harare, India, who have not lost yet in the competition, would be overwhelming favorites to defeat Afghanistan. With five championship annexations (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), India is the most successful team in the event’s history. Australia comes in second with four trophy victories. India will try…
For the first time since July 2021, Virat Kohli is back at the top of the ICC batting rankings because to his incredible ODI cricket campaign. In order to retake the throne, Kohli replaced colleague Rohit Sharma after scoring a brilliant 93 off 91 balls to help India defeat New Zealand in the first game…
In the early stages of the Women’s Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur has consistently excelled in crisis management. After leading the Mumbai Indians from a precarious position against Delhi Capitals with an unbeaten 74, she once again took charge in a challenging match against Gujarat Giants, where the team was struggling at 37 for two while…
Milos Raonic, a former world number three and eight-time ATP champion, announced his retirement, capping a nearly two-decade career. The 35-year-old Canadian, who has long battled ailments, hasn’t played professionally for almost a year. “I’m retiring from tennis because the time has come. You know this day will arrive, yet for some reason you never…
Viswanathan Anand, at 56, continues to challenge younger competitors with vigor, exemplifying his legendary status. He achieved a notable second-place in the Rapid segment at the 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Tournament in Kolkata. Despite being semi-retired, Anand finds it challenging to regain his competitive mental shape against the top players of…
The Indian cricket team’s success has often relied on a strong middle order, exemplified by partnerships like that of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Since the 2019 World Cup, they have amassed 823 runs at an impressive average of 64 over 14 matches, with one in every three collaborations yielding over 100 runs, showcasing their…
