The chess world has always been fascinated by the meticulous and often secretive preparation methods used by Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian Grandmaster who dominated the World Chess Championship scene for over a decade. Now, Russian Grandmaster Daniil Dubov, a former member of Carlsen’s training team, has revealed one particularly intriguing tool used in the champion’s…
The Durand Cup 2025 continues to enthrall football lovers across India, and today’s fixture between Bodoland FC and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Football Team at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Stadium in Kokrajhar, Assam, has captured the imagination of fans and analysts alike. This much-anticipated clash is set against the backdrop of one of…
In a significant step toward reforming and strengthening the football ecosystem in India, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called upon eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs for a critical meeting scheduled on August 7. The governing body aims to address the persistent structural, technical, and commercial challenges plaguing Indian football and engage with…
In yet another pulsating day of cricket at Lord’s, India and England found themselves embroiled in subtle mind games, spirited sledging, and tactical mimicry that highlighted the psychological warfare defining this ongoing Test series. Indian pacer Akash Deep grabbed headlines for imitating England opener Zak Crawley’s batting trigger movements, while England captain Ben Stokes’ sarcastic…
In a fiery and candid take, former India cricketer Atul Wassan has dismissed England’s much-hyped ‘Bazball’ approach as nothing but “bundlebaz,” implying it is mere theatrics that crumbles against competitive bowling attacks. His remarks come in the backdrop of England’s struggles against top teams despite promoting their ultra-aggressive style under coach Brendon McCullum. What Did…
In a light-hearted yet sharply analytical remark that has now gone viral among chess and football fans alike, world chess champion Magnus Carlsen took a playful dig at football icon Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the upcoming Esports World Cup, where chess is set to feature as a competitive title. Carlsen, widely regarded as one of…
Former India captain and legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing attack on England’s defensive field placements used against India on Day 3 of the ongoing Lord’s Test, calling the approach “negative cricket” and “against the spirit of Test match battles.” His remarks came as England packed the boundary with deep fielders to curb…
In a thrilling day of tennis at Wimbledon 2025, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz outclassed Britain’s top hope Cameron Norrie, while American star Taylor Fritz produced a stunning performance to knock out Russia’s Karen Khachanov and secure his maiden semi-final berth at the All England Club. Carlos Alcaraz powers past Norrie World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz…
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who continues to cement his place among the world’s elite, recently credited his visible improvements to specific changes made in his approach, preparation, and mindset. Speaking to media after his latest strong performances, the 19-year-old Chennai Grandmaster highlighted how his systematic adjustments are translating into concrete results against top opponents….
Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has showered high praise on India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the “best bowler in the world” and rating him a perfect 10 out of 10 for his skills, consistency, and match-winning abilities. This rare public appreciation from a leading rival pacer has further cemented Bumrah’s reputation…
