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FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, Harikrishna draw opening game of Round 5

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:50 PM

Panaji, Nov 14 (IANS) Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi’s efforts to break through GM Levon Aronian’s defence did not fructify, while GM P Harikrishna played out a quick draw in the opening game of the fifth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Friday. Playing white, Arjun could not convert his slight advantage in the double rook endgame as the two players split points after 41 moves.

1st Test: Tough to bowl on a slow wicket, says Kuldeep Yadav, breaking down his day-one plan as India skittle out South Africa

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:29 PM

Kolkata, Nov 1 4 (IANS) Kuldeep Yadav said that sticking to his stump-hitting method and drawing from recent preparation against South Africa were central to his success on a slow and demanding Eden Gardens pitch, as India bowled out the visitors for 159 on the opening day of the first Test on Friday.

1st Test: It isn't easy for batters to score runs, says Siraj after India dominate opening day

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:12 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj acknowledged that scoring runs isn’t easy for batters after the hosts wrapped South Africa’s innings for 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned with the figures of 5-27 in his 17 overs while Kuldeep Yadav and Siraj bagged two scalps apiece to topple South Africa's batting unit.

ISSF World C'ship: Esha nails maiden individual medal with bronze in women’s 25m pistol

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Former Asian, Mixed Team and Junior World champion Esha Singh added another feather in her decorated cap, nailing a maiden individual world championship medal, claiming bronze in the women’s 25m Pistol Olympic event at the Olympic Shooting Range in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. The Indian shot a score of 30 in the final, to finish behind in-form Chinese Yao Qianxun (silver, score: 38) and Korea’s reigning Olympic Champion Yang Jiin (gold, score: 40).

Trident Open 2025: Manu Gandas triumphs in three-way playoff to return to winning ways

IANS | November 14, 2025 6:31 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 14 (IANS) Manu Gandas endured an ordinary final round of one-over 73 before fighting back and keeping his nerve to triumph in a three-way playoff at the inaugural Trident Open, an INR 1 crore event, played at the Chandigarh Golf Club here on Friday.

Top teams to take part in sub-junior women's hockey academy championship in Karnal

IANS | November 14, 2025 6:15 PM

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 14 (IANS) Top teams of the country will take part in the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 (Zone A & B), which is all set to begin in the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana, from November 15 to 23, bringing together promising young talents from leading hockey academies of India.

1st Test: Bumrah’s five-wicket haul rattles South Africa as India seize control on day one (Lead)

IANS | November 14, 2025 5:34 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India closed Day One of the first Test against South Africa at 37/1 in 20 overs and trail by 122 runs after Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp five-wicket haul had earlier skittled the visitors for 159 at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.

1st Test: Rahul, Washington take India to 37/1, trail SA by 122 runs after Bumrah picks 5-27

IANS | November 14, 2025 5:10 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India closed the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at 37/1 in 20 overs and trail by 122 runs after Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp five-wicket haul had earlier skittled the visitors for 159 in their first innings at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.

IPL 2026: Don't think Rahul will leave as he is Delhi Capitals' backbone, says Suresh Raina

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes KL Rahul is “the backbone” of Delhi Capitals, making it almost unthinkable for the franchise to release him ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 retention deadline.

Asian Archery C'ships: Dhiraj wins men's recurve gold as India finish with 10 medals

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:35 PM

Dhaka, Nov 14 (IANS) Olympian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched the gold medal in the men's recurve individual event after beating compatriot Rahul as India concluded its campaign at the Asian Archery Championships with a total of 10 medals here on Friday.

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FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, Harikrishna draw opening game of Round 5

1st Test: Tough to bowl on a slow wicket, says Kuldeep Yadav, breaking down his day-one plan as India skittle out South Africa

1st Test: It isn't easy for batters to score runs, says Siraj after India dominate opening day

ISSF World C'ship: Esha nails maiden individual medal with bronze in women’s 25m pistol

Trident Open 2025: Manu Gandas triumphs in three-way playoff to return to winning ways

Top teams to take part in sub-junior women's hockey academy championship in Karnal

1st Test: Bumrah’s five-wicket haul rattles South Africa as India seize control on day one (Lead)

1st Test: Rahul, Washington take India to 37/1, trail SA by 122 runs after Bumrah picks 5-27

IPL 2026: Don't think Rahul will leave as he is Delhi Capitals' backbone, says Suresh Raina

Asian Archery C'ships: Dhiraj wins men's recurve gold as India finish with 10 medals

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