Exclusive: ‘I took inspiration from Milkha, Mary Kom movie songs’ – Divya

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. …

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‘Security protocol’: Why Divya played World Cup-winning move inside empty venue

Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy in a tense tie-break. Spectators were absent during the final moments due to FIDE regulations. Divya’s victory marks a significant moment for Indian women’s chess. She also became India’s 88th…

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IND vs ENG: India’s batting coach on Bumrah’s availability – ‘According to his load…’

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hinted at Jasprit Bumrah’s potential participation in the fifth Test against England, citing his current fitness based on workload assessments. Despite initial plans to limit Bumrah’s appearances, his availability is under consideration. …

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IND vs ENG: Joe Root is not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar – Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler believes Joe Root isn’t actively chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s Test runs record, despite climbing to second on the all-time list, surpassing Ricky Ponting. Buttler highlights Root’s exceptional form, especially since COVID, and his unwavering love for the game. While acknowledging the challenge, Buttler anticipates Root’s hunger and fitness will…

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IND vs ENG: Broad: ‘Stokes was right to take his cap off and offer handshake’

Stuart Broad defends Ben Stokes’ offer to shake hands in the drawn fourth Test, acknowledging both sides’ perspectives. Stokes, exhausted after 143 overs, sought to end the match, while Jadeja and Sundar, nearing centuries, rightfully pursued their milestones. Broad highlights the unique situation where both captain and batters had valid…

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IND vs ENG | Gautam Gambhir vs curator fight: A complete timeline

Tensions flared ahead of the final India-England Test as Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange with Oval curator Lee Fortis. The disagreement arose from restrictions placed on the Indian team’s access to the pitch, specifically regarding the distance they were allowed to stand and the curator’s…

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IND vs ENG: The Oval curator shares his version after exchange with Gambhir

A heated exchange occurred between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and The Oval curator Lee Fortis regarding practice pitch conditions, prompting intervention from batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. Fortis remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the disagreement. In team news, Arshdeep Singh is set to make his Test debut as India…

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EXCLUSIVE | IND vs ENG: Arshdeep all set to make his Test debut at Oval

Arshdeep Singh is poised to make his Test debut for India in the fifth Test against England, having recovered from a hand injury. The team management had planned to include him in the previous Tests, and his inclusion will likely lead to a rejig of the bowling combination, potentially alongside…

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