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Keymer maintains his perfect record; Arjun and Vidit register creditable wins

Vidit ponders a move against Nihal . | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ German precision was at work on day three of the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters chess tournament on Saturday as Vincent Keymer continued his winning run, outclassing India’s Karthikeyan Murali to lead the standings. The 20-year-old Keymer with three points is followed closely by […]

Rohit Sharma to lead India till 2027? ICC poster fuels fresh speculation

The ICC may have just set Indian cricket fans buzzing—courtesy of a seemingly ordinary poster. The graphic promoting India’s white-ball tour of England in 2026 featured both England’s captain Harry Brook and India’s current ODI skipper Rohit Sharma. The choice of image has fans wondering: if Rohit is front and centre in 2026, could he […]

Mitchell Marsh to open alongside Travis Head in T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh of Australia hits 4 during the fifth and final Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Australia at Warner Park Sporting Complex in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, on July 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed he will open the batting alongside Travis Head for the […]

Three New Zealand batters score over 150 against Zimbabwe

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], August 9 (ANI): On day two of the second Test in Bulawayo, three New Zealand batters smashed 150-plus scores, equalling a world record that had stood untouched for nearly four decades, as per Wisden. Resuming with intent, the visitors piled on the misery for Zimbabwe’s bowlers. Devon Conway, who had been averaging just […]

IPL: Rajasthan Royals grapple with Sanju Samson dilemma | Cricket News

Sanju samson (Getty Images) JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals are in a quandary over Sanju Samson’s plea to let him go or broker a trade, TOI has learnt. Having locked in Samson for Rs 18 cr last year, the franchise can hold onto him for two more seasons if the Royals management stands firm. Those in the […]

Alex Wood, Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher, announces retirement after 12 Major League seasons

Alex Wood, the left-handed pitcher who played a significant role in ending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 29-year pennant drought, announced his retirement on Friday (August 8). The 34-year-old shared his decision through a heartfelt Instagram post, ending a remarkable 12-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Alex Wood’s MLB journey Alex Wood’s career began with […]

Cherie Chevalier should repeat in the feature event

The three-year-old Cherie Chevalier, who won well in his last start, should score an encore in the K. Mahipathi Rao Memorial Golconda Juvenile Million, the feature event of Saturday’s (Aug. 9) races. 1. MICA EMPEROR PLATE (1,600m), (Terms) Maiden, 3-y-o only, 1.30 p.m.: 1. Knight Regent (6) Ashad Asbar 56, 2. Real Thalaivaa (5) Mohit […]

West Indies (WI) vs Pakistan (PAK), 1st ODI: Live Score and Updates from Tarouba

04:58 IST: 13.2: Shamar Joseph to Mohammad Rizwan, Another loud appeal from the bowler and the keeper, but for caught behind this time, but the umpire shakes his head again. However, the skipper, Shai Hope, doesn’t take much time in taking a review here. Hard length and around off, nips back in sharply there. Mohammad Rizwan hops […]

After England heroics, Akash Deep’s big day off the field: Buys dream car | Cricket News

Akash Deep (Image credit: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Akash Deep marked a special moment in his career by purchasing a new car and sharing pictures from the showroom with his family on Instagram. The celebration came shortly after his standout batting performance as a nightwatchman in the final Test against England at […]

‘I was always going to be out there’: Chris Woakes reflects on final moments of gripping Oval Test – Watch | Cricket News

England’s Chris Woakes (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) England all-rounder Chris Woakes has opened up about the shoulder injury he sustained during the fifth Test against India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which ended in a 2-2 series draw at The Oval in London on Monday. The injury occurred while diving to save a run at the boundary […]