Chess | D Gukesh out of top 10 in latest FIDE rankings; Arjun Erigaisi surpasses R Praggnanandhaa to become India No. 1 | Chess News

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi (Agency Photos) September proved to be a landmark month for Indian chess, with several young talents making major strides on the global stage. Arjun Erigaisi continued his ascent, moving up to world number four after overtaking Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, who slipped 14 points at the FIDE Grand Swiss. Erigaisi’s consistent performances…

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‘MS Dhoni used to leave his phone in his hotel room and come for games’ | Cricket News

MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) MS Dhoni‘s aversion to phones has been highlighted once again by another former teammate. His detachment from social media continues to be a talking point in cricket circles. The Indian Premier League’s ever-changing landscape contrasts sharply with MS Dhoni’s consistent leadership approach. His fundamental principles focus on sticking to basics,…

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World Para Athletics Championships: Dharambir Nain, Pranav Kaushik get on podium | More sports News

New Delhi: India’s Dharambir competes in the Men’s Club Throw F51 final event at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) (PTI10_02_2025_000657A) New Delhi: India’s Pranav Soorma and Dharambir Nain failed to secure a top-two finish in the men’s club throw F51 final at the…

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Handshake row: Will India continue to avoid Pakistan in Women’s Cricket World Cup? BCCI responds | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (AFP Photo) The upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will feature a match between India and Pakistan on Sunday in Colombo. This follows recent events at the Asia Cup 2025, where three India-Pakistan matches generated significant attention.The Indian men’s cricket team declined handshakes with Pakistani players and refused to accept the trophy…

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‘Azad Kashmir’ controversy: Pakistan commentator Sana Mir issues clarification after public backlash over on-air remark | Cricket News

Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was marred by controversy on Thursday after former Pakistan captain and commentator Sana Mir came under heavy criticism for an on-air remark referring to “Azad Kashmir”. The incident occurred during Pakistan’s opening clash against Bangladesh, when Mir, while describing batter Natalia’s…

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‘I had to take all four with hard work’: Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell floors West Indies | Cricket News

India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, and Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates the dismissal of West Indies’ Brandon King. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj once again underlined his growing stature in Test cricket with a devastating spell that left the West Indies reeling on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday. Siraj’s four-wicket…

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Controversy erupts as Pakistani commentator refers to ‘Azad Kashmir’ during Women’s World Cup match | Cricket News

Rabeya Khan of Bangladesh celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Sidra Nawaz of Pakistan. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Women’s World Cup 2025 was rocked by controversy on Thursday after former Pakistan captain Sana Mir, part of the commentary panel, sparked outrage with an on-air remark referencing “Azad Kashmir.” The comment, made…

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