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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a Grand Chess Tour finale berth after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup, where American Wesley So triumphed in a tense three-way playoff with Praggnanandhaa and Fabiano Caruana. So defeated Caruana and held firm to clinch the title, while Levon Aronian also qualified for the GCT finale.
Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed the BCCI for not giving a dignified farewell to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara following their retirements. He expressed disappointment over BCCI’s failure to honor these stalwarts, who significantly contributed to Indian cricket, calling the lack of respect deeply unfortunate.
On Day 4 of US Open 2025, Novak Djokovic aims for his 25th Grand Slam title as he faces American Zachary Svajda. Defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka plays Polina Kudermetova. Both matches are set for Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN and ESPN+. Big stars, big moments await.
India has approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the host city. The Cabinet, led by PM Modi, also agreed to support Gujarat financially. If selected, this would be India’s second time hosting the event. The government says it will boost tourism, jobs, and infrastructure, and may support a future […]
Kazakhstan’s men’s hockey team returns to the Asia Cup after 31 years, debuting in India for the 2025 edition in Rajgir, Bihar. Placed in Pool A with India, Japan, and China, the young squad is eager to gain experience. Captain Dyussebekov sees tough competition as a valuable learning opportunity for the developing team.
Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships, narrowly missing gold by one point to China’s Su Lianbofan. India has earned 72 medals so far, including 39 golds, boosted by strong performances from junior shooters and Olympian Sift Kaur Samra’s recent gold.
Former Team India Test captain Rohit Sharma said Test cricket is mentally very demanding. He said that it requires long-term endurance, but it’s also mentally exhausting. Rohit retired from Test cricket in May this year. He played 67 Tests in total, scoring 4,301 runs, leaving a lasting mark on the longest format of the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, ending his stint with Chennai Super Kings. Having already retired from international cricket, Ashwin plans to explore leagues worldwide. He thanked franchises, the IPL, and BCCI for memories. His IPL exit aligns with BCCI rules, allowing retired players to participate in overseas tournaments.
Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, posting, “My journey as an IPL player is over.” He played 221 matches and took 187 wickets, representing Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Pune Warriors. Ashwin had earlier retired from all international cricket formats.
The high-voltage India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash is set for September 14 in Dubai. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram urged fans to treat it as an entertaining contest, not a war. He called for calm, respectful behavior from both sides and emphasized the importance of discipline among players during this much-anticipated encounter.
India’s new Online Gaming Bill bans money-based games, causing Dream11 to exit as Team India’s lead sponsor. Cricketers like Kohli, Rohit, and Dhoni may lose ₹150–200 crore in endorsements. The BCCI could lose over ₹125 crore, with IPL teams also hit. Without a new sponsor, Team India may enter the Asia Cup without branding.
Sarfaraz Khan smashed another century in the Buchi Babu Invitational, scoring 111 off 99 balls for Mumbai against Haryana. This marks his second century of the tournament, reinforcing his claim for a spot in India’s Test XI ahead of the West Indies series. Ignored earlier, he now sends a clear message to selectors Agarkar and […]
Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj said that he learned his aggression on the field from star cricketer Virat Kohli. He stated that he shares a good bond with Kohli and has played alongside him at RCB. Siraj added that Virat taught him to treat opponents as enemies on the field, but not off it. He further […]
The schedule for the Duleep Trophy 2025 has been released. Quarterfinals will be played from August 28–31: North Zone vs East Zone and Central Zone vs North East Zone. Semi-finals are set for September 4–7, followed by the final from September 11–15 between the winners of the two semi-final matches.
Following Dream11’s exit as Team India’s main sponsor, the BCCI has begun searching for a replacement. Reports suggest Japanese automotive giant Toyota has expressed interest in taking over the role. If finalized, Toyota’s branding will feature prominently on Team India’s jerseys, marking a new partnership in Indian cricket sponsorship.