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Indian chess sensation R Vaishali secured a commanding victory over compatriot Divya Deshmukh at the Women’s Candidates, seizing a co-lead. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa faced another draw, struggling to convert his advantage against Wei Yi. In the Open section, Javokhir Sindarov leads the pack with 7/9 points. The tournament continues with…

David Miller’s decision to refuse a single in the final over of the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans cost Delhi Capitals a potential win. Despite an injured hand, Miller’s late surge brought them close, but his final act left fans questioning his judgment as they lost by one run….

Gujarat Titans secured their first IPL 2026 win with a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Chasing 211, Delhi fell short at 209/8 after David Miller refused a crucial single late. Despite strong knocks from Rahul and Miller, Rashid Khan’s wickets and a last-ball run-out by Jos Buttler sealed a…

Gujarat Titans secured a nail-biting one-run victory over Delhi Capitals after David Miller’s hesitation on a single in the final over. Prasidh Krishna’s slower ball and a direct hit from Jos Buttler proved decisive. Shubman Gill acknowledged the crucial moment and praised the team’s fielding and the par-plus total posted….

Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli earned their first wins in India colours, helping India take an unbeatable lead against New Zealand in the BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. Later, Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale ensured a clean 3-0 win. …

BCCI has introduced new IPL 2026 rules restricting substitute players’ movement. Only the 16 named players can enter the field, while others must stay in the dugout. A maximum of five substitutes can be near the boundary. The move tightens existing rules to reduce on-field crowding and improve discipline, though…

Netflix’s “Untold: Chess Mates” revisits the 2022 controversy between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, sparked by Carlsen’s withdrawal after a shock defeat and the subsequent cheating allegations. The film examines Niemann’s lawsuit, claims of reputational harm, and tensions involving Chess.com’s business ties. Despite polished storytelling, it offers no new evidence,…

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Chennai Super Kings face growing uncertainty over MS Dhoni’s availability for IPL 2026. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf muscle strain and is unlikely to be match-ready soon. His absence coincides with CSK’s poor start, having lost their first three matches, highlighting a critical gap in crunch…

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is electrifying the IPL with his audacious batting, fearlessly taking on top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah. Rajasthan Royals’ scouting efforts, spearheaded by Akshay Karanje and endorsed by Kumar Sangakkara, identified this prodigious talent, shifting the franchise’s focus towards nurturing young stars for consistent performance and national benefit….

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a remarkable feat against Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL, smashing two sixes off the formidable bowler in his very first encounter. This electrifying performance saw the young batsman score 39 off 14 balls, a feat no other prominent T20 star has managed against Bumrah. …

At a time when six-hitting has become the defining feature of T20 cricket, South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has raised serious concerns over the growing imbalance between bat and ball. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene does not see this as a major issue, whereas Kuldeep Yadav believes that Test…

Rajasthan Royals secured a dominant 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s quickfire 39 powered RR to 150/3. Mumbai faltered in the chase, collapsing to 123/9 despite late efforts. …

In an 11-over-a-side contest, Sooryavanshi attacked Bumrah in the second over of the innings. The teenage batter hit two sixes in four deliveries, including one off the first ball he faced, putting Mumbai Indians under pressure early. …

India trailed Thailand 0-1 in a rain-affected BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi. Vaishnavi Adkar lost her match and Sahaja Yamalapalli’s contest was interrupted by rain before play was suspended for the day. …