Rs 5.5 lakh! Arjuna Awardee slams chess federation over unpaid prize money

Abhijeet Gupta has alleged that his Rs 5.5 lakh winner’s prize from the Odisha GM Open, held in January 2026 with a Rs 45 lakh prize pool, remains unpaid. The Arjuna Awardee criticised organisers and the All India Chess Federation for a lack of accountability, saying repeated emails went unanswered….

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Jaiswal, Shafali receive NADA notices for missed dope tests

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma received notices from India’s anti-doping agency NADA after missing scheduled dope tests, leading to their first “whereabouts failure.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the development and said it would ensure stricter compliance, especially with cricket returning to the Olympics in 2028….

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Krunal Pandya Interview: ‘Nothing bigger than playing for the country’

Krunal Pandya reflects on his 11-season IPL journey, crediting adaptability, fitness and constant reinvention for his longevity and success with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The left-arm spinner discusses refining his bowling for bounce and deception, embracing challenges, and staying driven by an ambition to return to India’s national team. Gratitude, resilience…

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IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: What DC need after KKR result

Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes are in dire straits after an eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. A batting collapse against KKR’s spinners, coupled with a poor Net Run Rate, has pushed DC to eighth place. They now need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of qualification,…

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‘He was struggling, but…’– Rahane opens up on Finn Allen’s transformation

Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kolkata Knight Riders’ complete performance after their dominant win over Delhi Capitals. He highlighted Finn Allen’s match-winning century and the bowlers’ consistent discipline, particularly the spin trio, for setting up the victory. Rahane also credited the support staff and the team’s focus on the present moment for…

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Finn Allen’s maiden IPL century powers KKR to dominant win over DC

Kolkata Knight Riders secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, fueled by a stellar spin attack and Finn Allen’s explosive maiden IPL century. This fourth consecutive win keeps KKR’s playoff aspirations burning bright, while Delhi faces mounting pressure. Allen’s unbeaten 100 off 47 balls guided KKR to a swift…

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Pooran grabs Krunal Pandya by collar after heated on-field exchange -Watch

Lucknow Super Giants posted a massive 209 for 3 in 19 overs. Nicholas Pooran contributed a brisk 38 off 23 balls. A tense on-field moment provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 32 off just 10 deliveries. Krunal Pandya dismissed Arshin Kulkarni to break the opening partnership. Royal Challengers Bangalore…

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Virat Kohli’s IPL ducks tale: Why multiple dismissals for nought have often hurt him

Virat Kohli’s IPL 2026 campaign hit a rare snag as Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav dismissed him for a two-ball duck. This marked Kohli’s first IPL duck in 1110 days, a stunning event given his legendary status. The delivery itself was hailed as ‘ball of the tournament’, leaving fans…

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Sairaj Bahutule to take charge as India’s spin bowling coach after IPL 2026 stint with PBKS

Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is poised to become the Indian men’s team’s spin-bowling coach for the next two years. With extensive experience, including with the Punjab Kings and at the NCA, Bahutule’s appointment aims to bolster India’s spin attack. His tenure is expected to commence with the Afghanistan series…

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Eye on future: Shreyas Iyer likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India T20I captain

Indian selectors are set to remove Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain when the squads for the Ireland and England series are picked. Due to his batting struggles, the selectors have run out of patience with the 35-year-old. Shreyas Iyer is a strong contender to take over the leadership role…

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