In a landmark moment for Indian chess, R Praggnanandhaa has overtaken reigning world champion D Gukesh in the live FIDE world rankings, marking a dramatic reshuffle in the pecking order of Indian chess prodigies. With a live rating of 2777.2, Praggnanandhaa now stands as India’s No. 2, pushing Gukesh to third place nationally. ♟️ A…
As India embarks on a fresh five-match Test series against England under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the spotlight returns to one of cricket’s most storied rivalries. With the first Test underway at Headingley, here’s a comprehensive look at India’s Test record in England, including top run-scorers, wicket-takers, and series outcomes. 🏏 India’s Overall Test…
In a moment that had cricket fans and commentators in splits, Cheteshwar Pujara playfully mocked former England captain Michael Vaughan on live television by presenting him with a framed copy of his infamous 4-0 prediction from the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy—and cheekily asked for his autograph on it. 📺 The Viral Moment During the pre-match show…
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar stirred nostalgia on Friday as he drew parallels between India’s commanding Day 1 performance in the ongoing India vs England 1st Test at Headingley and the iconic 2002 Headingley Test, where he, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly all scored centuries in a historic win. 🏏 Tendulkar’s Tweet Sparks Déjà Vu…
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on Rishabh Pant for his disciplined and mature innings on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley, calling it a performance that silenced past criticisms. Pant’s unbeaten 65 off 102 balls, laced with six fours and two sixes, was a key pillar in…
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a masterclass in composure and timing on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, scoring a sublime 101 off 159 balls. Following his fifth Test century—and his third against England—the 23-year-old revealed that his success stems from a straightforward mantra: “Being myself and keeping it simple.” 🏏…
In a rare and bizarre turn of events, a T20 Blast match between Kent Spitfires and Gloucestershire at the St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury was temporarily halted—not due to rain or bad light, but because of excessive sunlight. The incident, which occurred at 8:15 PM local time, saw umpires call for a break as the…
In a dramatic upset just days before Wimbledon, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashed out of the Halle Open after a gripping three-set loss to World No. 45 Alexander Bublik. The Kazakh star triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, handing Sinner his first defeat to a player outside the top 20 in nearly a year. 🎾 Bublik’s…
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicked off with high drama as Al-Hilal held European giants Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw, while Manchester City and Juventus registered commanding wins in their opening fixtures. ⚽ Real Madrid 1-1 Al-Hilal: Valverde Misses Late Penalty At Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, Gonzalo Garcia gave Real Madrid the lead…
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim produced a sensational fourth-wicket stand to rescue their side from early collapse against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. The duo’s gritty 267-run partnership lifted Bangladesh from a precarious 45/3 to 312 before Shanto was dismissed—just three runs shy of the nation’s all-time…
