Gukesh Dommaraju and Divya Deshmukh, Indian chess prodigies, faced off at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan. Their first classical format encounter ended in a draw after a 103-move battle. Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay analysed the game, highlighting Divya’s unusual opening and Gukesh’s missed opportunities. With the draw, Gukesh, undergoing a slump, fell out of the…
After the Bronco Test introduced by India’s Strength and Conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux, fielding coach T Dilip has come up with a new fielding drill to enhance the ability of the Indian cricketers to cut gaps in the field.
Arshdeep Singh, despite being India’s leading T20I wicket-taker and a World Cup hero, finds himself sidelined under coach Gautam Gambhir’s regime. From missing his Test debut at The Oval to warming benches in the Asia Cup, Arshdeep Singh is probably fighting the most gruesome battle of his career.
Phil Salt’s explosive, unbeaten 141 propelled England to a record-breaking 304 for 2, resulting in a massive 146-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford. Salt’s blistering innings, the fastest T20I century by an English batter, overshadowed Jos Buttler’s quickfire 83. South Africa faltered in their chase, ultimately being bowled out for 158, setting up…
In a stunning Davis Cup performance, Dhakshineshwar Suresh, a reserve player, upset higher-ranked Jerome Kym, while Sumit Nagal marked a triumphant return, propelling India to a 2-0 lead against Switzerland. Dhakshineshwar’s aggressive net play and Nagal’s powerful forehands proved decisive. India now stands on the verge of a historic away victory, needing just one more…
Ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Sanju Samson’s readiness to bat in the middle order. While the team remains tight-lipped about the final XI, Kotak emphasized the team’s focus and competitiveness. He highlighted the flexibility of the batting order and the presence of multiple…
At the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Indian chess presents a contrasting picture. Nihal Sarin shines, securing his third consecutive win and joining the lead. Meanwhile, World Champion D Gukesh struggles, losing his third straight game and risking a drop from the top 10. Despite Nihal’s success, he humbly credits Viswanathan Anand and Gukesh for…
D Gukesh faced another setback at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Ediz Gurel, while Nihal Sarin joined Matthias Bluebaum in the lead. Several Indian players, including Praggnanandhaa, secured victories, improving their standings. Vaishali Rameshbabu took the sole lead in the women’s section, increasing her chances to qualify for the Candidates tournament.
As Pakistan gears up for the Asia Cup, coach Mike Hesson acknowledges India’s confidence and strength, particularly their world-class spinners. He emphasizes Pakistan’s focus on improving daily, highlighting the team’s strong bowling attack led by Mohammad Nawaz. While recognizing the batting lineup’s development, Hesson stresses the importance of collective performance in adapting to varying conditions…
