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R Praggnanandhaa suffered his first defeat at the Candidates after an uncharacteristic opening choice against Javokhir Sindarov. In the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh secured a miraculous draw against Aleksandra Goryachkina following a late blunder. Fabiano Caruana and Sindarov lead the open section. …

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer sustained a wrist injury during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans but appeared in good spirits post-match. Debutant Cooper Connolly’s maiden half-century guided Punjab to a three-wicket victory in their opening game. …

“I could have got Prasidh on earlier, but we were in the game until the end, there will always be ifs and buts. But he came at the right time, took wickets and kept us in the game until the 17th and 18th over,” Gill said after the match. …

Debutant Cooper Connolly starred with a match-winning unbeaten 72, guiding Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. Chasing 163, Connolly’s composed knock, supported by Prabhsimran Singh’s aggressive start, ensured PBKS crossed the finish line with five balls to spare. Vijaykumar Vyshak’s three wickets earlier restricted GT. …

“Iran will be at the World Cup… That’s why we’re here. We’re delighted because they’re a very, very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at half-time during Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica in Turkey. …

​​As per the directive, centrally contracted players must take approval from the PCB’s media department before posting on social media. …

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“Match Referee Roshan Mahanama conducted the disciplinary hearing and made the determination after reviewing all evidence,” the statement added. …

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL heroics have sparked calls for his fast-tracking into India’s T20 squad, with former cricketers like Mohammad Kaif and Piyush Chawla backing his readiness. However, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin urges caution, emphasising the need to manage expectations for the 15-year-old prodigy, despite acknowledging his immense…

Fakhar Zaman faces a Level 3 ball-tampering charge in the PSL after an incident during Lahore Qalandars’ match against Karachi Kings. This controversy echoes a similar episode during the T20 World Cup against the USA, where Zaman’s actions also raised suspicions. Both incidents occurred under pressure, with no proven offense…

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, both overlooked by national selectors, displayed intense focus in pre-IPL nets. Gill honed his timing and power-hitting, while Iyer unleashed ferocious shots, signaling their intent to prove a point in the upcoming IPL clash between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. …

The FIDE Candidates 2026 saw a day of draws in Cyprus, with all games ending in a tie. Indian talents Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu played a thrilling game, featuring a brilliant queen sacrifice by Vaishali. In the Open section, R Praggnanandhaa drew against Wei Yi, while Hikaru Nakamura salvaged…

Despite Chennai Super Kings’ dismal IPL 2026 opener, Jamie Overton delivered a record-breaking performance. Walking in at 82/8, Overton scored 43 off 36 balls, the highest score by a CSK batter at No. 8 or below, surpassing MS Dhoni’s previous record. His defiant knock offered a rare highlight in a…

The development comes at a time when Bangladesh authorities were reviewing a ban on IPL telecast. With the deal now terminated, there is no immediate option for the tournament to return to television screens in the country. …

Rajasthan Royals began their IPL 2026 campaign with a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with a blistering 15-ball fifty. Royals bowlers restricted CSK to 127. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag supported the chase. CSK’s key players struggled. This marks a strong start for Rajasthan…