Chennai: Ahead of the Chennai Grand Masters, Vincent Keymer told TOI his immediate goal was to get himself in good shape in classical chess to qualify for the Candidates Tournament and promised to give his all. After six rounds here, the young German GM is still unvanquished and well on course towards his target. On…
Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman (Images via AP & Getty Images) Reigning world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has publicly apologized to fellow sprinter Christian Coleman following her arrest in a domestic violence incident last month.The 25-year-old American, who won gold in the 100m at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest and silver at last year’s…
File photo of Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum. (Image: X) Kochi: Bengaluru’s loss could become Thiruvananthapuram’s gain, with the Greenfield Stadium in Karyavattom now likely to host some matches in the upcoming Women’s World Cup (scheduled from September 30 to November 2). Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president K Jayesh confirmed to TOI that discussions with…
Birmingham Phoenix finally broke their losing streak in The Hundred 2025 with a thrilling four-wicket win over Oval Invincibles, but the night belonged to one extraordinary moment — Rashid Khan’s outrageous helicopter six. Batting late in the Invincibles’ innings, Rashid stunned the crowd by whipping a full delivery over mid-wicket with the signature MS Dhoni-style…
Vincent Keymer vs Arjun Erigaisi (Special Arrangements) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi and tournament leader Vincent Keymer played to a draw in Round 6 of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025. The German GM maintained his one-point advantage in the Masters standings, with Arjun remaining close behind.American GM Awonder Liang, aged 22, defeated 18-year-old GM Pranav V…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni and his fan following is no secret. Wherever Dhoni goes, the fans follow. Whenever he enters a stadium or walks towards the middle during a match, the decibel levels soar, and the cheers grow louder. That’s the aura of Dhoni — a cricketer whose presence alone…
“Handle with care” — this cliché line is aptly suited for Jasprit Bumrah.Fast bowling is cricket’s most thrilling craft, but also its most punishing. It takes a brutal toll on the body. For Bumrah, whose unorthodox action and heavy workload push physical limits, injuries have been less a risk and more an inevitability. Jasprit Bumrah…
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who stepped away from Test cricket and T20Is over the past year, is gearing up for a return to the game by training under former teammate and renowned coach Abhishek Nayar.The 38-year-old opener, who plans to continue playing ODIs until the 2027 World Cup, is focusing on regaining…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu recently recalled a lighthearted yet telling incident from his time with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Known for his competitive spirit, Rayudu admitted that he sometimes let his emotions get the better of him on the field…
