Divya Deshmukh scripts history to become first Indian woman to win chess World Cup

IANS | July 28, 2025 4:41 PM

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.

Gill equals Bradman record with fourth ton as Test captain

IANS | July 27, 2025 5:50 PM

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.

BCCI can't withdraw from Asia Cup, India-Pakistan clash to go ahead as scheduled: Sources

IANS | July 27, 2025 4:16 PM

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.