The animated celebration by Virat Kohli, including a shush towards the Gujarat dressing room, captured his competitive spirit during a tense match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Following a frustrating performance in his previous outings, Kohli’s intensity peaked when Gujarat’s No.9, Amit Desai, was run out amid fielding errors. Kohli’s reactions resounded at the Centre…
In 2025, India’s young sportswomen excelled across various disciplines, showcasing exceptional talent and resilience. Notable performances included Sree Charani’s control, Sheetal Devi’s grit, chess queen Divya Deshmukh’s strategic plays, and emerging stars such as Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma in badminton, Suruchi in shooting, Ankita Bhagat challenging South Korea in archery, Preeti Panwar’s boxing prowess,…
2025 has been a remarkable year for India’s R Praggnanandhaa, who has won multiple titles including the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Chess Classic Romania, UzChess Cup Masters, and London Chess Classic. These achievements have earned him a spot in the Candidates tournament next year, marking his second qualification. Currently ranked No 7 in the world,…
At the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai, members of the Indian women’s blind cricket team, who recently won the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, met Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. This encounter was a major turning point for the team. Tendulkar spent almost an hour with the players, congratulating them on their historic accomplishment and…
In a recent Global Chess League match, world champion D Gukesh opted for the Sicilian opening while playing black against his mentor, Viswanathan Anand. Despite Anand being semi-retired, he demonstrated his enduring competitive spirit, leading his team, Ganges Grandmasters, to a 12-3 victory over Gukesh’s PBG Alaskan Knights, forcing Gukesh to resign in 45 moves….
India suffered a 51-run defeat to South Africa, marking their second-largest loss in T20 history. This defeat has raised concerns regarding the form of India’s captain and vice-captain, who are struggling to score runs. As the teams transition from Punjab to Himachal Pradesh for the third T20I in Dharamshala, they will compete in a five-match…
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared that Asuncion, Paraguay; Bangkok, Thailand; and Santiago, Chile, have been asked to participate in a Targeted Dialogue to choose the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) host. The IOC will now begin talks with the three, who are all seen as preferred hosts, about initial…
The 2025 men’s FIH Junior World Cup, in which India secured a bronze medal, highlighted several promising young players who may advance to senior teams. This document examines four potential candidates for transition to the main squad in the near future. The No 16, initially a defender, has transitioned to goalkeeping and is now a…
India’s T20 cricket team, renowned for its powerful batting line-up, is equally bolstered by a formidable bowling attack as they prepare to defend the T20 World Cup. Alongside established players like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav, the inclusion of Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel enhances the team’s strength, particularly with the spin options…
After a last-minute effort and a rush to London for the open section of the London Classic tournament, India’s R Praggnanandhaa has earned a place in the eight-man Candidates tournament. He is now the only Indian participant in this prestigious event, which is aimed at determining the challenger for the world champion title. The 2026…
