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…
Shafali Verma of India has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November, following her stunning performance in the Women’s World Cup Final that inspired her team to their first title. Shafali is joined by two nominations from the just finished inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, UAE’s Esha Oza…
Lionel Messi is visiting India next month for a four-city tour, marking his return since 2011 when he led Argentina in a friendly against Venezuela. His visit follows his 2022 World Cup victory, enhancing his status as the greatest of all time (GOAT) and serving to inspire young football talent in India. India has a…
At the age of 21, Hitesh Gulia proudly stands on the podium with a gold medal, yet he fondly remembers his initial purpose for entering the boxing ring: to lose weight. He visited the government stadium in his village, Jahangirpur, with the goal of getting fitter, but his coach, Hitesh Deswal, recognized his potential and…
After leading by 288 runs in the first innings, South Africa ended Day 3 of the second Test against India at 26 without loss in their second innings, asserting their control in the match. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram ended the day’s play with scores of 13 and 12, as South Africa faced eight…
