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Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh held by Sevian, Praggnanandhaa draws with Abdusattorov

R Praggnanandhaa. Photo: X@rpraggnachess World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by the lone wild card Samuel Sevian of United States, while fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa also split the point with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup here. With his second draw in as many days, Praggnanadhaa […]

Will a two-tiered World Test Championship do more harm than good?

A proposal to restructure the World Test Championship (WTC) into a two-tiered system, potentially dividing the 12 Test-playing nations into two groups of six teams, or into two groups of seven and five teams, is gaining traction. While some argue that this system could improve the quality of matches and increase competitiveness by having top […]

Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad: Confirmed starting line-ups revealed as Eze sits out ahead of potential Arsenal transfer

Crystal Palace are set to kick off their European journey in a UEFA Conference League qualifier against Norwegian side Fredrikstad. While the Eagles were relegated from the Europa League earlier this season, they now stand as strong contenders to claim the Conference League title, following in the footsteps of West Ham and Chelsea, who previously […]

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz handed tough draw despite avoiding Sinner’s half

Carlos Alcaraz has been handed a tricky path at the 2025 US Open despite staying clear of defending champion Jannik Sinner’s half of the draw. The Spaniard, chasing a second crown at Flushing Meadows, could face a high-value semi-final against one of his familiar opponent, Novak Djokovic if both progress as expected. Alcaraz, who opens […]

‘Having to just sit out …’: R Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement, shares reasons with Rahul Dravid | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In the latest episode of Ravichandran Ashwin’s Kutti Stories series on his YouTube channel, the legendary off-spinner finally revealed the emotions and reasoning behind his shock retirement announcement in December 2024. The 38-year-old, India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, stepped away during the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba, leaving fans and […]

‘Vision blurred, lost weight’: Wasim Akram reveals how he played with diabetes – Watch | Cricket News

Wasim Akram for Pakistan (Images via Getty Images) Wasim Akram, one of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers, has opened up about how he managed his career while living with diabetes. Diagnosed in 1997 at the peak of his playing days, Akram admitted the condition was initially a major challenge, both physically and mentally. “I started losing weight. […]

Asia Cup 2025: Shreyas Iyer should get clear communication, says Ajinkya Rahane

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has weighed in on the exclusion of his state teammate Shreyas Iyer from India’s squad for the 2025 Asia Cup. Rahane, who has shared the Mumbai dressing room with Iyer for years, acknowledged that the batter has every right to feel disappointed but also understands the management’s dilemma in picking […]

Romping Home impresses – The Hindu

Romping Home impressed when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (Aug. 21). Outer sand: 600m: Cloud Jumper (Shyam Kumar) 45. Unextended. Inner sand: 600m: Rise Again (N. Darshan), Raffinato (rb) 43.5. They moved well and finished together. Constant Variable (Shah Alam) 48. Easy. Aletta (rb), Dazzling Princess (rb) 48. They moved freely. Queen […]

India-Pakistan match is on: Indian cricket team to play against neighbours in Asia Cup 2025: Report

Indian cricket team won’t be stopped from playing against Pakistan in Asia Cup, an insider from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) told PTI on August 21. The ministry has announced a new policy for India’s international sports ties, with special focus on Pakistan. Officials said the policy takes effect immediately. “India’s approach […]

IPL 2025 | ‘Low budget actor’ – Heinrich Klaasen trolls fellow Sunrisers Hyderabad player | Cricket News

Ishan Kishan and Pat Cummins (Images via Screengrab/Instagram) Heinrich Klaasen offered fans a glimpse into the lighter side of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) camp during a light-hearted interaction on the franchise’s official YouTube channel. The South African batter mixed praise with playful banter, taking cheeky digs at his teammates while also handing out compliments. The […]