London, June 27 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi thrives on challenges, adding that every time he clears one level, he’s always looking for the next thing which can challenge him in the cricketing world.
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Global Chess League (GCL) is gearing up for its fourth season. The Season 4 Player Draft is scheduled for July 29 here, before the league begins in Bengaluru from September 3–13. This draft will see Magnus Carlsen return after a year's absence, and Divya Deshmukh, the current FIDE Women's World Cup champion, will make her debut in the league.
Texas, June 27 (IANS) Argentina will aim to complete a flawless Group J campaign when they face Jordan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, with qualification to the Round of 32 already secured.
London, June 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make a mark in international cricket, saying that he has all the ingredients to be a force for Indian cricket and world cricket.
Kansas City, June 27 (IANS) Algeria and Austria head into their final Group J fixture at Kansas City Stadium on Sunday knowing that avoiding defeat could be enough to extend their World Cup campaigns.
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Netherlands batter Phebe Molkenboer described her maiden Women’s T20 World Cup experience as ‘just amazing,’ saying the chance to see and face the biggest players in the world has been invaluable for her growth as a young cricketer.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj has said his biggest aspiration for the country's tennis future is to witness an Indian singles player competing for the Wimbledon title, stressing that success in doubles alone cannot fulfil India's long-standing ambitions in the sport.
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s top-order batter Ayesha Zafar admitted her side failed to play the brand of cricket they had hoped for in the ongoing 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, but stressed the campaign had offered valuable lessons for the side, particularly in batting.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) As Novak Djokovic prepares to chase yet another slice of tennis history at Wimbledon, Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj believes the Serbian's greatest strength is not his record-breaking achievements but his unrelenting desire to keep pushing the boundaries of greatness.
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Netherlands in their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday.
