New Delhi: Russian chess great Garry Kasparov doffed his hat to D Gukesh for surpassing him in becoming the youngest world champion, saying that the Indian has “summitted the highest peak of all” and critics counting the blunders should know that no previous match has been without mistakes. The 18-year-old Gukesh claimed the title by…
Singapore: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren in the last game of a nerve-wracking showdown to herald a new era of dominance for the country’s chess players. Taking forward the incredible legacy of the great Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh became only the…
New Delhi: Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when…
Perth: Opener Smriti Mandhana’s elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women’s ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash here on Wednesday. Opting to field after winning the toss, India had Australia on the ropes at 78 for four before middle-order batter Annabel Sutherland’s scintillating 95-ball…
Muscat: Mumtaz Khan slammed four goals while Kanika Siwach and Deepika slotted home a hat-trick as defending champions India routed Bangladesh 13-1 to start their Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament campaign on a rousing note here on Sunday. Mumtaz (27th, 32nd, 53rd, 58th), Kanika (12th, 51st, 52nd), Deepika (7th, 20th, 55th), Manisha (10th), Beauty…
Singapore: Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Sunday took a giant step towards the World Chess Championship title by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in the 14-round…
Adelaide: Mohammed Shami’s much-anticipated return to Test arena could be delayed further after India captain Rohit Sharma informed that the senior speedster had once again developed “some swelling” in his knees after playing seven Mushtaq Ali Trophy games. Shami’s playing kit and Australian visa are believed to be ready and he was supposed to fly…
Adelaide: India tottered to 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 29 runs at stumps on day two of the pink ball Test here on Saturday. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Pat Cummins ripped through the Indian top order to put Australia in the drivers seat after…
Adelaide: Former chief coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday said the “quicker” Mohammed Shami reaches Australia, “the better” it is for Team India, to ease the pressure on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 34-year-old pacer has been on a comeback trail having spent nearly one year away from top-flight cricket nursing…
Adelaide: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the Indian bowlers’ lack of success with the pink ball on the opening day of the second Test against Australia here, saying they ought to have done better. Australia were comfortably placed at 86 for one at stumps after bowling out India for 180 in…
