India’s teenage chess prodigy D Gukesh has become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Championship final in Singapore. Yet, his historic triumph has sparked a polarizing debate in the global chess community. Critics, including legendary Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, have questioned the legitimacy of Gukesh’s title, arguing that…
In a significant push for transparency and accountability in Indian sports administration, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has formally urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct its upcoming elections in accordance with the newly enacted National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The directive comes ahead of the BCCI’s Annual…
In a surprising twist to India’s leadership transition across formats, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering Shreyas Iyer—not Shubman Gill—as the next captain of the Indian ODI team. The decision hinges on one critical condition: Rohit Sharma must officially step down from the format following the Asia Cup 2025….
In a move that has stirred controversy across Indian football circles, Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant have refused to release their players for the first national camp under newly appointed head coach Khalid Jamil. The camp, which began on August 15 in Bengaluru, is part of India’s preparation for the upcoming…
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…
