Praganandha, Gokesh, Divya Deshmukh, and Magnus Carlsen (photo courtesy of Michael Walsza for Norwegian Chess) New Delhi: On Sunday, Round 6 marked the beginning of the reverse fixture in Norwegian chess this year. As a regular exercise, it features exactly the same pair as in the opening round, but with pieces of the opposite color…
South Africa captain Laura Woolwardt She believes that her team’s repeated near misses at ICC events have made the team even more determined to win their first senior women’s world title. The South African captain also called for the return of the veteran pacer Shabnam Ismail The team has been promoted ahead of the ICC…
Divya Deshmukh beats world champion, Magnus Carlsen loses his game (Photo by Michael Walsza/Norwegian Chess) New Delhi: On her debut at Norway Chess on Monday, Divya Deshmukh made it clear that she is eager to leave her mark. In between drawing World Women’s Chess Champion Jo Wengen in her classic game and then defeating her…
India captain Shibman Gill, (left) and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI) New Delhi: In the last 18 months, India’s home citadel in Test cricket has not only been breached, but dismantled with utter defiance by the spinners of New Zealand and South Africa. India were whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand in…
SRH vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings’ batsmen will be under pressure to halt a worrying slide as they take on a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Punjab, who had emerged as the team to beat with six straight wins, had stumbled in the last two matches and…
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Captain of Punjab Kings Shreyas Iyer He remained calm and reflective after his side’s back-to-back defeats, insisting that the team was in a strong position despite the setback.Speaking after the defeat to Gujarat Titans, Iyer felt that 163 was a competitive total given the nature of the pitch….
India’s batting during the 5th T20I against South Africa. (Photo credit: BCCI Women) South Africa ended a dominant women’s T20I series by beating India by 23 runs thanks to skipper Laura Woolward’s brilliant unbeaten 92. Chasing a modest 156, India faced another toss and managed to score 132 for eight to hand the hosts a…
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenier (AP Photo) Chelsea FC have sacked head coach Liam Rosenier less than four months into his tenure, bringing a swift and dramatic end to a spell marred by historic underachievement.The decision comes after a 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion – a result Rosnier described himself as “unacceptable” –…
New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders IPL The campaign took another hit Chennai Super Kings Beat them by 32 runs on a hard, two-paced pitch. Chasing 193, KKR never looked in control and eventually ended at 160/7. The defeat exposed problems in their batting style and overall planning, with the team now having lost four of…