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Mumbai Open Chess: Aleksandrov, Madhesh take sole lead as event enters final stretch

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:18 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament witnessed a shift in momentum in the seventh round as veteran GM Aleksej Aleksandrov of Belarus surged to the top of the leaderboard with an emphatic victory at the World Trade Centre, here. In the junior section, Candidate Master Madhesh Kumar from Puducherry emerged as the sole leader by defeating Ramanu Mishra to move to 6.5 out of 7.

Angelo Mathews was a tireless workhorse, says Sanath Jayasuriya as he backs youth to step up

IANS | June 23, 2025 11:04 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) As Sri Lanka prepares for the second Test against Bangladesh at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has admitted that replacing the influence and experience of Angelo Mathews will not be an overnight task. Mathews retired from Test cricket last week after a remarkable 119-match career, leaving behind a formidable legacy and a gaping hole in Sri Lanka’s middle order.

1st Test: India set England 371 runs for win after Rahul, Pant tons take them to 364

IANS | June 23, 2025 10:53 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) India have set England a target of 371 to win the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after being bowled out for 364 in 96 overs of the second innings at Headingley on Monday. For India, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were standout batters with 137 and 118, respectively.

Badminton: Kidambi Srikanth leads India’s young brigade at US Open 2025

IANS | June 23, 2025 10:30 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s badminton hopes at the US Open 2025 rest on a blend of experience and youth, with veteran shuttler Kidambi Srikanth returning to competitive action to lead the charge in Iowa, as the tournament gets underway this Tuesday.

MP League: Bhopal Leopards reach final with dramatic win over Rewa Jaguar

IANS | June 23, 2025 10:21 PM

Gwalior, June 23 (IANS) In what will go down as one of the most dramatic comebacks in this Madhya Pradesh League season, Bhopal Leopards pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over table-toppers Rewa Jaguars to become the first team to enter the MPL 2025 Final.

Jhandu Kumar wins bronze; India concludes Para-powerlifting World Cup with 5 medals

IANS | June 23, 2025 10:07 PM

Beijing (China), June 23 (IANS) On a fresh and promising morning in China's capital, India’s Jhandu Kumar delivered an exceptional performance to secure a bronze medal in the Men’s 80kg weight category at the World Para-Powerlifting World Cup as India ended their campaign with five medals in all -- one gold, one silver and three bronze medals.

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes return to top of points table; Delhi Redz win

IANS | June 23, 2025 9:37 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Hyderabad Heroes produced a scintillating display of rugby, as they went back to the top of the points table, swatting aside the challenge of the Chennai Bulls 28-7 in a crucial clash of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Monday.

1st Test: Gavaskar urges Pant to celebrate with somersault after historic ton

IANS | June 23, 2025 8:44 PM

Leeds, June 23 (IANS) Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant continued to serve up viral social media moments during Day 4 of the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley on Monday. The left-handed batter followed his brilliant 134 in the first inning with a 118 in the second, becoming the first wicket-keeper batter to score a century in both innings.

Manu Bhaker posts inspiring message on Olympic Day: says ‘It's just the beginning, we have so much more in us’

IANS | June 23, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s star of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Manu Bhaker, took to social media to write an inspiring message for all aspiring Olympic champions as a part of the 2025 Olympic Day, being celebrated across the globe on Monday.

Shaw granted NOC to leave Mumbai, set to play for new team in upcoming domestic season

IANS | June 23, 2025 8:06 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) India opener Prithvi Shaw has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday after he previously requested permission to play for a different state in the upcoming domestic cricket season.

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Mumbai Open Chess: Aleksandrov, Madhesh take sole lead as event enters final stretch

Angelo Mathews was a tireless workhorse, says Sanath Jayasuriya as he backs youth to step up

1st Test: India set England 371 runs for win after Rahul, Pant tons take them to 364

Badminton: Kidambi Srikanth leads India’s young brigade at US Open 2025

MP League: Bhopal Leopards reach final with dramatic win over Rewa Jaguar

Jhandu Kumar wins bronze; India concludes Para-powerlifting World Cup with 5 medals

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes return to top of points table; Delhi Redz win

1st Test: Gavaskar urges Pant to celebrate with somersault after historic ton

Manu Bhaker posts inspiring message on Olympic Day: says ‘It's just the beginning, we have so much more in us’

Shaw granted NOC to leave Mumbai, set to play for new team in upcoming domestic season

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