Category: Sports

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Divya Deshmukh’s Grandmaster title highlights a gender disparity in Indian chess. Only four Indian women have achieved this rank, compared to over eighty men. Experts cite societal pressures, lack of support, and financial constraints as key factors. They emphasize the need for inclusive policies, coaching, and financial aid. This will…

The BCCI is considering a policy change regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s selection, potentially requiring him to be available for entire series due to challenges in planning his workload. Despite initial agreements, the team management faced difficulties managing Bumrah’s availability during the England tour. He is currently not part of the India…

The first day of the fifth England-India Test at The Oval favored England, with India struggling to 204/6 on a spicy, bowler-friendly pitch. Rain interruptions and inconsistent bowling, barring Gus Atkinson, added to India’s woes. Despite Karun Nair’s resilient fifty, aided by Washington Sundar, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate…

Gus Atkinson impressed on his return, but England is concerned about Chris Woakes’ shoulder injury sustained while fielding. Woakes’ injury adds to England’s bowling concerns, with Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue also struggling. Karun Nair’s resilient unbeaten 52 helped India recover to 204 for 6 after a shaky start, marking…

India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the impact of Shubman Gill’s unfortunate run-out and Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on the first day of the fifth Test against England. Despite these setbacks and ending the day at 204/6, he praised Karun Nair and Washington Sundar’s resilience. Ten Doeschate remains optimistic, hoping…

Karun Nair’s resilient half-century at The Oval proved crucial for India after a top-order collapse. Returning to the team after being dropped in Manchester, Nair’s composed innings, his first Test fifty in nearly nine years, helped India recover to 204/6 at stumps on Day 1. His partnership with Washington Sundar…

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed the emotional distress and mental health challenges he faced during his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. He addressed rumours of infidelity and admitted to struggling with suicidal thoughts due to the immense pressure. Chahal emphasised the mutual decision for separation, highlighting the incompatibility arising from their career-focused lives….