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Chess | ‘Quite a feat’ – FIDE CEO lauds Indian stars after all four enter quarterfinals of women’s World Cup | Chess News

Koneru Humpy (Anna Shtourman/FIDE) In a historic moment for Indian chess, all four remaining players, Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, R Vaishali, and International Master Divya Deshmukh, have stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The achievement drew special praise from FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky, who wrote on X, “All four Indian players […]

‘Don’t want to think too far ahead’: Smriti Mandhana on India’s World Cup hopes | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana of India (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images) Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, with over 9,000 international runs and 1,000-plus boundaries to her name, discussed her preparation for the upcoming 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in a recent conversation on the Cricket Predicta Show. The tournament opener will see hosts India face Sri […]

After ICC fine, Pratika Rawal says shoulder contact with England stars unintentional

After being hit with a sanction by the ICC, India batter Pratika Rawal said that her shoulder contact with England players with England’s Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone was unintentional. Rawal was sanctioned by the ICC and was given a 10 percent match fee fine and one demerit point for her altercation with Filer and […]

Premier League: Arsenal complete signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea

Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea, the Premier League side announced on Friday, July 18. Madueke has signed a five-year deal with the Gunners for a reported deal of 50 million pounds with add-ons. Madueke made 92 appearances for Chelsea after joining them from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and scored 30 […]

FOOTBALL | Inter Kashi is I-League champion after CAS decision

The CAS decision will be music to the ears of Inter Kashi players. | Photo Credit: File photo: X@InterKashi The Court of Arbitration for Sport declared Inter Kashi as the new I-League champion by amending the 2024-25 season’s final standings, which had Churchill Brothers as the provisional champion. Inter Kashi approached the Lausanne-based international body […]

IND vs ENG Tests: ‘Soft’ Dukes cricket ball to be reviewed after repeated complaints – details inside | Cricket News

Shubman Gill of India talks with Umpire Sharfuddoula about an issue with the ball (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) The manufacturer of Dukes cricket balls will conduct a thorough review following widespread criticism of the soft balls used in the first three Test matches between India and England. The review comes after complaints about balls […]

Watch | FIR filed against Mohammed Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan for alleged assault; video of scuffle goes viral | Off the field News

File Pic: Cricketer Mohammad Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan. (ANI Video Grab) Mohammed Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan has been named in a police FIR along with her daughter Arshi Jahan following a violent altercation with a neighbour in Suri, West Bengal. The complaint, filed by Dalia Khatoon, includes serious charges such as attempted murder, […]

Rishabh Pant shouldn’t play in Manchester if he can’t keep wickets: Ravi Shastri

Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri feels Rishabh Pant shouldn’t play the fourth Test against England if he isn’t fit to do wicketkeeping. Pant injured his finger on Day 1 of the third Test and didn’t keep wickets for the remainder of the match, with Dhruv Jurel filling in his place. With India […]

Arsenal breaks women’s world record transfer fee to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool

File picture of Canadian footballer Olivia Smith | Photo Credit: AP Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women’s soccer history when she joined Arsenal from Liverpool for a world record transfer fee of £1 million ($1.34 million). The new benchmark in women’s football surpasses the £900,000 ($1.1 million) Chelsea paid for Naomi Girma […]

Virat was ready for scrap, never seen it with Gill: Manjrekar on heated exchange at Lords

New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes India captain Shubman Gill’s batting was affected after he had a go at England players in the final moments of Day 3 of the third Test at Lord’s, reported ESPNcricinfo. Temperament frayed, fingers were pointed, emotions ran thin as the element of spice entered […]