Gukesh has over 50% chance to become world champ but Ding can bounce back: FIDE CEO
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has more than 50 per cent chance of becoming the youngest-ever world champion, feels the international federation (FIDE) CEO Emil Sutovsky. The 18-year-old Indian will take on defending champion Ding Liren in the 14-round World Chess Championship clash beginning on Monday. “He’s (Gukesh) almost there and enters the match as favourite… It’s definitely possible,” Sutovsky told FIDE Chess…
Don’t want to interfere, regulatory board will ensure good governance: Mandaviya
Playing down concerns surrounding the autonomy of national federations and the IOA if a regulatory board comes into existence, sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asserted that the body is an essential step towards ensuring good governance and does not intend to interfere in day-to-day operations. The establishment of a Sports Regulatory Board is one of the key features of the draft National Sports…
IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant Aims for Historic Bid while Arshdeep Singh Poised for Major Attention
The IPL mega auction for the 2025 season is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a total of 1,574 players initially registered, teams will vie for 204 available slots, including 70 for overseas players, marking a crucial moment in shaping their future squads. IPL Auction: Pant set for date with history but Arshdeep won’t be…
‘Mahol Banana Padega’: Rishabh Pant’s Hilarious Stump Mic Chatter At Optus Leaves Netizens In Splits
One of the most fierce rivalry in cricket- The Border Gavaskar trophy is underway as India have travelled to Australia to take on the men down under in a five match test series. India have defeated Australia and retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the past 10 years as the Aussies look to get it back. Along with the series, the final of…
Gukesh overwhelming favourite but Liren can’t be ruled out
Aggression will be the name of the game when Indian youngster Gukesh, already an overwhelming favourite, and seasoned Ding Liren clash in the World championship match even as top players cautioned against writing off the formidable Chinese player. Starting Monday with the first game, the players are slated to play a maximum of 14 Classical games and the one to cross the 7.5…
FLASHBACK! Yashasvi Jaiswal Replicates Sachin Tendulkar’s Iconic Upper Cut from 2008 vs Australia
During the current Border-Gavaskar opening in Perth, Yashasvi Jaiswal created a moment of cricketing history by smashing an amazing boundary off Pat Cummins on Day 2. This stunning shot was reminiscent of Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary uppercut against Brett Lee in the famous 2008 Test in Perth. Both players had a similar swagger and timing, which brought back Tendulkar’s genius and made viewers and…
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah Takes Historic Fifer At Optus, Equals Kapil Dev’s Record
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024: The most awaited India vs Australia Test series is underway at the Optus Stadium, Perth. India are the defending champions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and have won it four consecutive times prior to this series. The India n team is eyeing its fifth consecutive Border-Gavaskar crown. In their last two tours to Australia, India defeated them 2-1 on both the…
Jaiswal, Rahul’s Unbeaten 84-run Stand Puts India in Strong Position at Tea on Day Two
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul batted confidently as India made a strong start to the second innings reaching 84 without loss at tea on day two of the opening Test here on Saturday. After dismissing Australia for 104 in 51.2 overs in the morning session to take a 46-run first-innings lead, the visitors put themselves in a strong position by swelling their…
Openers Provide a Strong Start as India Boosts their Lead to 130 Under Captain Jasprit Bumrah
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s grace and KL Rahul’s poise conjured for a solid batting performance by India as they took control of the opening Test against Australia, extending their lead to 130 runs by tea after skipper Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul had the hosts shot out for 104. Building on the 46-run first-innings lead, Rahul (34 batting, 70 balls) again displayed good technique while Jaiswal…
Lionel Messi’s Ex-Teammate Poised to Take the Helm as Struggling Inter Miami Head Coach
As Inter Miami battled Atlanta United in the MLS playoffs and suffered a humiliating loss that culminated in their elimination, their hardships were on clear show in the recent months. Lionel Messi’s participation and the team playing three legs in the series nevertheless did not help them to get a triumph. The defeat emphasises the difficulties the team faces despite having one of…





