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Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov is on the cusp of winning the FIDE Candidates 2026, poised to challenge World Champion D Gukesh. His rapid play and impressive unbeaten streak have captivated the chess world. Managed by Tom Guilbaud, Sindarov’s career has transformed from obscurity to a top contender, aided by strategic social…

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Sunrisers Leeds’ acquisition of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred auction sparked controversy in India. Head coach Daniel Vettori clarified the move was a purely cricketing decision after missing out on Adil Rashid. Vettori emphasised that no internal discussions about avoiding Pakistani players occurred, focusing solely on the best…

Rain halted the first T20 International between India and Australia in Canberra after just 9.4 overs. India, at 97 for 1, saw skipper Suryakumar Yadav find form with a blistering 62-run partnership with Shubman Gill. Abhishek Sharma also contributed a quick 19 before falling. The promising contest was abandoned, leaving…

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is recovering remarkably well from a spleen injury, exceeding medical expectations. He has been moved out of the ICU and is reportedly in good spirits. Meanwhile, India’s women’s opener Pratika Rawal faces a four to six-month layoff due to a knee injury, with Shafali Verma named…

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla addressed concerns about farewell matches for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, clarifying that both are actively playing ODIs. He emphasised that retirement decisions rest with the players and the board doesn’t interfere. Discussions about farewells are premature, given their current fitness and performance, with the…

Speaking exclusively with TOI from Batumi airport in Georgia, Divya talked at length and shared her thoughts on how it feels to be a Grandmaster, how she turned things around in her favour and the favourite dress she wore during all her tiebreak games to script history. …

US President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where Chelsea triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain. He presented the trophy and medals, enjoying the match alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other notable figures. Trump later reflected on the anniversary of an assassination attempt, praising first responders…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s rattled England’s batting lineup, dismissing captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root. Bumrah’s delivery sent Stokes back for 44, while Root fell after reaching his century, marking Bumrah’s 11th dismissal of the former England captain in Tests. A…

Shubman Gill’s appointment as Test captain, though surprising to some, was a carefully considered decision by Indian selectors, dating back to the T20 World Cup. His captaincy in the Zimbabwe T20Is and leadership in the Gujarat Titans solidified his potential. …

Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, Indian cricketers – past and present – Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir, Parthiv Patel, and Aakash Chopra condemned the violence. Gambhir asserted that those responsible would face consequences. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha,…

Sanju Samson impressed with a fiery batting display against England, hitting 22 runs in the first over before being dismissed for 26 off 20 balls. India bowled out England for 132, with notable contributions from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, who took key wickets. …