GCL Season 3: Mumba Masters make it two in two; Ganges Grandmasters stun Pipers for maiden win

IANS | December 15, 2025 9:19 PM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) With two wins from their first two matches, the Maxime Vachier-Lagrave-led upGrad Mumba Masters went top of the table in the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Mumbai on Monday. The Masters defeated Fyers American Gambits 9-7, before Ganges Grandmasters mounted a stunning comeback to beat Alpine SG Pipers 13-7 with Black for their first win of Season 3.

IPL 2026 Auction: Meet the uncapped Indian players set to attract attention of the franchises

IANS | December 15, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction now a day away, all eyes will be on the uncapped domestic players expected to land big paydays and instant recognition from the cricketing world. Once the IPL 2025 season was over, coaches and scouts of all ten teams were busy criss-crossing the country to see various state T20 league games and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches to identify the gems who can be of great value to their teams.

80th Western India Squash Tournament to commence on Wednesday

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) The Cricket Club of India (CCI) on Monday announced the dates for the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament, India’s oldest and longest-running squash competition, which began in 1943. The tournament will be played from December 17 to 21, 2025, across the iconic glass-backed courts of the CCI, Mumbai.

Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) History was witnessed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentina football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and admiration from fans in Delhi. Thousands gathered to see the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning widespread praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and Delhi Police.

Ashes: Stokes calls on England to show 'bit of a dog' in must-win third Test at Adelaide

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:11 PM

Adelaide, Dec 15 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has called on his side to show ‘a bit of dog’ in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. The clash in Adelaide marks a return for Stokes to the venue where he made his Test debut 12 years ago, adding further weight to the occasion as England look to mount a fightback.