Women's WC: 'They didn’t acknowledge that SA also had match-winners', says Anjum Chopra on India's shortcomings

IANS | October 10, 2025 1:24 PM

Vishakhapatnam, Oct 10 (IANS) Former India captain and pundit Anjum Chopra discussed India’s shortcomings from their recent Women’s World Cup game against South Africa, where the Proteas handed the Women in Blue their first defeat of the tournament in a thriller, saying that Harmanpreet Kaur-led side failed to analyse that the opposition team also has match-winners.

Kasparov takes 5-point lead as Vishy Anand loses on time on Day 2 of The Clutch Chess

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:45 PM

Missouri, Oct 10 (IANS) On the second day of Clutch Chess: The Legends, a battle between Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov, India's five-time world champion Anand had a clear advantage on the board in the fifth game, played in rapid format. However, the Indian great seemed to forget about his clock and lost the game on time.

Women's WC: Batting deep is the right thing for teams in the tournament

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:18 PM

Visakhapatnam, Oct 10 (IANS) South Africa's victory over India in the Women's World Cup has highlighted a rising trend in this edition of the 50-over tournament — late order batting is the key to victory and defeat, and teams need not lose hope if they lose wickets in quick succession at the top.

Australia hopeful of Pat Cummins playing Ashes opener

IANS | October 10, 2025 11:23 AM

Melbourne, Oct 10 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted that captain Pat Cummins' chances of playing in the Ashes opener are decreasing but insisted the fast bowler remains on track to feature against England this summer.