East Bengal secured a 3-1 victory over Punjab FC in the AIFF Super Cup semifinals, advancing to their third final. Mohamad Bashim Rashid opened the scoring, followed by goals from Kevin Sibille and captain Saul Crespo, with Daniel Ramirez netting Punjab’s lone penalty.
Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, scheduled for November 23, was postponed after health-related issues in the family.
Joe Root, the world’s top-ranked batter and second on the all-time Test runs list behind Sachin Tendulkar, had never reached three figures in Australia despite three previous Ashes tours. On Thursday, he buried that narrative. Walking in during the third over with Starc swinging the pink ball under lights, he produced a near-flawless innings and … Read more
Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test, leaving out Lyon. The team made two changes from the eight-wicket win in the opening Test in Perth. Michael Neser came in for Lyon, and Josh Inglis replaced injured opener Usman Khawaja. Lyon said he got to know about his omission only after reaching the … Read more
Anish Giri found a crucial turning point in his chess career during the Global Chess League (GCL) last year, overcoming a dip in form and confidence. He shares humorous anecdotes about team bonding, food preferences, and even a playful “iPhone mutiny.” Giri sees the upcoming GCL season as a vital warm-up for the FIDE World … Read more
Fast bowler Harshit Rana dismissed claims of preferential treatment under head coach Gautam Gambhir, stating he focuses solely on his on-field performance. Rana, who debuted across formats during Gambhir’s tenure, emphasized his commitment to hard work and avoiding external noise. He is actively working with bowling coach Morne Morkel and Arshdeep Singh to enhance his … Read more
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showcased impressive form in training ahead of the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Following a thrilling 17-run victory in Ranchi, where the duo starred with a century and a sixes record respectively, India aims to extend their series lead.
Uzbekistan’s 19-year-old Javokhir Sindarov made chess history by becoming the youngest FIDE World Cup champion, earning a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Kazakhstan’s Grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva, a two-time World Blitz Champion, expressed immense pride in Sindarov’s achievement. Assaubayeva, who will play for American Gambits in the upcoming season of GCL, now aims to qualify … Read more
Delhi’s domestic cricket woes deepened with a historic 12-run loss to Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Chasing 158, Delhi’s batting faltered on a slow pitch, finishing at 145 for 8. Indrajit Debnath’s crucial last-over bowling secured Tripura’s maiden win against Delhi, raising questions about team selection.
Virat Kohli looked sharp and assertive, taking on throw-down experts Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who pushed the pace throughout the session. The battle was compelling to watch — Kohli found the middle of the bat repeatedly, though there were moments when Raghu’s extra pace beat him. Head coach Gautam Gambhir stood positioned between … Read more