Baku, July 28 (IANS) The 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh stunned the chess world by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian woman to claim the prestigious title. In the all-Indian final, Divya defeated legendary compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5–0.5 in the rapid tie-breaks on Monday to script a fairytale ending in Baku.
Manchester, July 28 (IANS) India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant took to social media to share that he will begin his rehab process once his fractured foot heals after being ruled out of the decisive fifth Test match, scheduled to begin on Thursday.
Birmingham, July 28 (IANS) India Champions will look to end the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 on a high as they will play their last match of the tournament.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former England cricketer Jonathan Trott, while sharing his perspective on the handshake controversy in the Manchester Test, highlighted both viewpoints and said that "England are probably a little frustrated" and the whole drama set things up nicely for the fifth and final Test to be spicy.
Manchester, July 28 (IANS) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly backed his batters' decision to stay on the crease and complete their centuries, even as English skipper Ben Stokes offered a handshake for a draw.
Manchester, July 27 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes, who was visibly irritated after India refused to declare for a draw, said he was not going to risk his first string bowlers given the result of the match was decided heading into the final hour.
Manchester, July 27 (IANS) Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar hit epic unbeaten centuries and propel a superb India to defy England and secure a draw in the fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester, July 27 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill continues to rewrite history with a fantastic and gritty 103 against England at Old Trafford. With his fourth ton in as many games, Gill has now tied the legendary Don Bradman for most centuries as captain in a Test series, while also becoming the first player to hit four centuries in his debut Test series as captain.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Amid the growing uncertainty over India's match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cannot withdraw from the continental tournament, and the clash between the arch rivals will go ahead as planned after the Indian board gave the green light during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, sources said.
Ahmedabad, July 27 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the 'Sundays on Cycle' campaign here, marking Kargil Vijay Diwas and celebrating the spirit of fitness and patriotism.
