D Gukesh’s coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, acknowledged the young champion’s aggressive style, saying it was an integral part of his identity and had led him to the world title. (Photo/FIDE) OSLO: Playing chess battles and taking risks on the board “is part of de Gokash’s identity”, his coach Grzygorz Gajewski said in an interview to TOI….
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sourav Ganguly New Delhi: As Vibhu Suryavanshi stands on the brink of becoming the youngest player to represent India, former captain Sourav Ganguly has issued a passionate appeal for patience, appealing to fans and pundits not to burden the teenage sensation with unrealistic expectations.The 15-year-old batting prodigy, who lit up IPL 2026…
A few days before the arrival of the squad, nine people were injured in a mass shooting near England’s Kansas City World Cup base camp. A mass shooting in Kansas City has left nine people injured just days before England is scheduled to arrive in the city in 2026. FIFA World CupSignaling a renewed focus…
We live in a world where external appearance is the most valued. More than your merit, it’s your face card that often ensures you get what you want. Especially in an industry where glamor is ingrained in every nook and cranny of its existence, it becomes difficult to even notice. However, time and time again…
File photo: Brazil’s Neymar (AP/PTI Photo) For a generation of Brazil fans, Neymar has been the face of the Selecao. Now, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, the country’s all-time leading scorer has hinted that the tournament could mark the end of his journey on football’s biggest stage.The 34-year-old Santos forward…
United States forward Christian Pulisic, right, reacts after a missed shot as Germany forward Leroy Sane celebrates. (AP Photo) Germany has already sent a strong message. FIFA World CupThe United States extended their winning streak to nine matches with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the United States in an international friendly at Soldier Field in…
Former England spinner Graeme Swann Backing India’s inclusion in the T20I series against Ireland, teenage batsman Vibhu Suryavanshi called him the “box office man of the moment” and said his inclusion in the Indian team bodes well for world cricket.Suryavanshi, who was included in India’s squad for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England…
India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI photo) The T20 setup of Indian cricket has entered a new phase. Shreyas Iyer The captain has been appointed for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, while teenager Vibhu Suryavanshi has earned a historic first call-up. At the age of just 15 years and 71 days, Suryavanshi has become the…
How India’s Ireland and England squads look different from the T20 World Cup (Image: X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England, and the selection signals the start of a new chapter in the team’s white-ball journey. While the…
Germany’s Karl Lennart ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026 (Image: X) Germany have been dealt a major blow ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with young midfield sensation Lennart Karl ruled out of the tournament with a serious thigh injury sustained in training. The 18-year-old Bayern Munich prodigy suffered a torn muscle bundle…