D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by M Walusza) World Champion D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh played to a draw in a rook-and-knight versus rook endgame that lasted 103 moves.Grandmaster Nihal Sarin secured a quick draw against Germany’s Matthias Bluebaum in the eighth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss. Both players now share the lead…
India’s Shivam Dube celebrates with captain Suryakumar Yadav after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo) Dubai: Few sporting occasions grip the imagination like an India–Pakistan final. Sunday’s clash — the first Asia Cup summit between the two sides in 41 years — is not just about bat and…
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in action at the Japan Open and China Open respectively (Images via Getty Images) World number one Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the Japan Open on Thursday but was left concerned after twisting his ankle during a 6-4, 6-2 win over Argentina’s Sebastian Baez.The US Open champion…
Injured Liam Delap (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a match marked by controversial VAR decisions.Fulham faced disappointment when Josh King’s potential opening goal was disallowed after VAR review determined Rodrigo Muniz’s accidental collision with Trevoh Chalobah constituted a foul.The situation became more…
England’s Sophie Ecclestone celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Hasini Perera (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored her fifth Women’s World Cup century while Sophie Ecclestone delivered an outstanding bowling performance, leading England to an 89-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.Sciver-Brunt’s impressive 117 runs from 117 balls, including nine fours and two…
File photo of the Indian Premier League trophy during the auction. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is scheduled to take place between December 13-15, with franchises required to submit their player retention lists by November 15, reports Cricbuzz. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently finalising the exact schedule…
Gavi will undergo surgery for an injury he sustained in late August (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscus injury, the club confirmed on Monday. The 21-year-old has been sidelined for 4 weeks now and has featured in only two matches this season,…
Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant 74 to power India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan on Sunday. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant 74 to power India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan, as the handshake saga continued in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday.Chasing 172,…
NEW DELHI: It was a day filled with joy, emotion, and celebration for the Sharma family as Komal Sharma, sister of young Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, tied the knot with businessman Lovish Oberoi in a grand ceremony in Amritsar. The wedding was a vibrant affair, featuring traditional attire, lively rituals, and a warm gathering of…
Virat Kohli celebrates with wife and actor Anushka Sharma after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Virat Kohli’s latest Instagram post featuring wife Anushka Sharma created a stir on Saturday, but as has been the case with his intimate posts over the years, it has not crossed the 10-million mark within…
