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Praggnanandhaa defeated Aravindh Chithambaram, outplaying the former in what should have been a drawable rook and pawns endgame

Jagadeesan, Gurjapneet to miss the Baroda clash due to India ‘A’ duty; teams can use the match to lay the foundation for the future

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, the fielding coach of Giants in WPL-4, says that the Women in Blue are making rapid strides due to the exposure they are getting; feels that the franchise leagues have made women’s cricket more exciting and competitive

After a calamitous performance against MP, the visitors will have their task cut out when it meets Punjab; Rahul, Prasidh will be keen to fire 

Sanju Samson's batting woes persisted in the New Zealand T20Is, drawing sharp criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. The former captain highlighted Samson's lack of footwork against spin, a recurring technical issue. With scores of 10, 6, 0, and now 24, Samson faces mounting pressure to secure his spot ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam, expressed frustration at being perceived as 'chasing' younger rivals. He emphasised his own historical dominance, stating he is creating his own legacy rather than being in pursuit. Despite an unconventional path to the semifinals, Djokovic remains a strong contender.

Yuvraj Singh revealed that he retired from cricket in 2019 because he stopped enjoying the game and felt a lack of respect and support. Speaking on a podcast, he said he had nothing left to prove mentally or physically. Yuvraj also recalled early doubts about his talent but said he no longer takes them personally.

Jason Gillespie has been appointed head coach of the new Hyderabad franchise in the PSL, marking his return to Pakistan cricket after resigning as national Test coach in 2024. His appointment comes amid a dispute with the PCB over unpaid dues, which the board has denied. Gillespie had earlier cited poor communication and management decisions as reasons for h […]

Bangladesh's shooting team has been cleared to compete in the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships in India, despite the nation recently citing security concerns to withdraw its cricket team from the T20 World Cup. The government believes the indoor shooting event poses no significant security risks. The championship is scheduled from February 2 to 14 i […]

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was held to a quick 22-move draw by American GM Hans Moke Niemann in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters. Playing white, Erigaisi’s attempts to create complications from the English Opening fizzled out as Niemann opted for rapid development, prompting an early handshake

Speculation is rife among tennis fans after world-renowned DJ Peggy Gou was spotted in Carlos Alcaraz’s players’ box during his Australian Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur. While Alcaraz played down rumours, calling Gou a “friend”, fans pointed to their recent dinner outing in Seoul

Elena Rybakina credited her calmer approach for a dominant 7-5, 6-1 victory over second seed Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The Kazakh star, who recovered from early serving issues, said she now treats big matches as “just another day” and will face Jessica Pegula for a place in the final

Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt while leading their Australian Open quarter-final, sending the 24-time Grand Slam champion into his 13th Melbourne semi-final. Djokovic, who will now face defending champion Jannik Sinner, said Musetti was the better player on the night and deserved to win

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has raised concerns over players’ privacy after Coco Gauff’s racquet-smashing moment near the locker room was widely broadcast. Questioning whether players are treated like “animals in a zoo,” Swiatek said constant surveillance takes away basic personal space and called for more respect off the court

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