Chess: ‘Whole lot of letters…’ — Magnus Carlsen welcomes Praggnanandhaa to Team Liquid | Chess News

Chennai: Chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa after being felicitated by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin at his camp office, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_12_2025_000215B) Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has welcomed 19-year-old R Praggnanandhaa into his Team Liquid ahead of the Esports World Cup, which will be staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 29…

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IND vs ENG: ‘No brainer for India’ — Michael Clarke’s clear message to Gautam Gambhir before Edgbaston | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (@BCCI via PTI Photo)(PTI06_08_2025_000305B) As India gears up for the crucial second Test against England at Edgbaston, changes in the playing XI seem certain after the defeat in the series opener. One major talking point is the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah, who may be rested for this match. Besides…

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‘Dear Vladimir Kramnik, forgive me …’: Levon Aronian writes after chess grandmaster files defamation lawsuit | Chess News

Vladimir Kramnik (File Photo) In a heartfelt and emotional letter shared publicly on social media, Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian reached out to his longtime friend and former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, urging reconciliation after Kramnik filed a defamation lawsuit that has sent ripples through the chess world.“Dear Vladimir Kramnik, forgive me for addressing you…

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‘Totally pointless’: Dutch no. 1 Anish Giri reacts after R Praggnanandhaa becomes world no. 1 junior chess player | Chess News

R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri (Agency Photos) Dutch No.1 Grandmaster Anish Giri sparked conversation across the chess world on Friday with a tongue-in-cheek reaction to R Praggnanandhaa becoming the new World No.1 junior. “Chess juniors nowadays have to be at least U16, keeping track of U20 players is totally pointless,” Giri wrote, hinting at how…

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‘Barbados will forever be in my veins’: Rohit Sharma relives India’s T20 World Cup 2024 glory | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma of India lifts the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Trophy (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: “It’s the pitch where everything happened! Barbados will forever be in my veins,” said Rohit Sharma on JioHotstar’s exclusive special “Champions Waali Feeling Phir Se,” as he looked back on one of Indian cricket’s most…

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Surprise pick! Neeraj Chopra thinks this Indian cricketer could dominate javelin too- Watch | Cricket News

India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra identified Indian cricket team‘s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as having the potential to excel in javelin throw during a special segment on Star Sports hosted by Navjot Singh Sidhu. The two-time Olympic gold medalist made this assessment based on the physical attributes and techniques that…

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