‘Mango, Paneer, and …’: Not just chess on Russian GM Volodar Murzin’s mind as India hosts GCL for first time | Exclusive | Chess News

Volodar Murzin (FIDE/GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Russia wears its history like an heirloom, something impossible to ignore. Chess, naturally, is one of its proudest legacies.India, another civilisation rooted in deep traditions, has spent the last few decades carving out its own place on the global chess map, producing prodigies and sharing podiums at a pace…

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‘Bazball is falling apart!’: Brendon McCullum blasted as England sink in Ashes disaster | Cricket News

England coach Brendon McCullum speaks to his team (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Brendon McCullum’s tenure as England head coach has come under fresh pressure after a poor start to the ongoing Ashes campaign, with his side failing to compete in the first two Tests. England have been outplayed comprehensively, and the much-hyped ‘Bazball’ approach…

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‘A good headache’: Suryakumar Yadav welcomes Hardik Pandya–Shubman Gill comeback, says India gain balance, experience | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya NEW DELHI: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav believes India’s T20 formula is about to get stronger—thanks to the return of two familiar game-changers. On the eve of the first T20I against South Africa, the captain called Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill‘s comeback “invaluable,” adding that their presence gives India the perfect…

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Jemimah Rodrigues’ ‘be the man I need’ post goes viral after Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal | Cricket News

Jemimah Rodrigues posted a cryptic yet emotionally loaded Instagram story featuring a group of singers performing Olivia Dean’s Man I Need. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana on Sunday officially confirmed that her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off — but amid the emotional turbulence, one…

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‘None of your business!’: Steve Smith dodges question on fiery Jofra Archer spat after Australia go 2-0 up in Ashes | Cricket News

Jofra Archer of England (R) and Australia captain Steve Smith exchange words during day four of the second Ashes Test. (Getty Images) Australia’s eight-wicket win over England at The Gabba was overshadowed by a cheeky press-room moment, as stand-in captain Steve Smith refused to reveal details of a heated on-field exchange with Jofra Archer. The…

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Ashes: ‘There is nothing against Nathan Lyon’ – Steve Smith on controversy over spinner’s exclusion | Cricket News

Nathan Lyon ranks seventh on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers with 562 scalps, making him Australia’s second-most successful spinner after Shane Warne (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith sought to calm the controversy surrounding Nathan Lyon’s exclusion for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, stressing that the decision was made to…

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‘Nahi jitega to bandook tumhari taraf’: Ravi Shastri’s fiery message to Gautam Gambhir – WATCH | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is under increasing scrutiny after consecutive home Test series defeats, despite enjoying early success with India’s Champions Trophy and Asia Cup wins since taking charge in July last year. The team’s struggles in red-ball cricket — including a 3-0 loss to New Zealand followed…

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