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India vs Afghanistan: Gambhir lays out plan to resurrect India’s Test fortunes over the next nine crucial months | Cricket News
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: Seldom does Gautam Gambhir shed his game face. Friday morning, the eve of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, was no different. At the outset, this Test, which is not even a part of the World Test Championship cycle, is largely a relationship-building exercise by ‘big brothers’…
R Praggnanandha’s call to mother turns prophetic as he becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess: ‘She knew something’
R Praggnanandhaa scripted history on Friday night, becoming the first Indian to clinch the Norway Chess 2026 title. He achieved the feat after registering a classical victory over German grandmaster Vincent Keymer in the final round at Oslo’s Deichman Bjørvika. With this accomplishment, Praggnanandhaa registered his first title of the year. The 20-year-old had an…
Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to raid Magnus Carlsen’s backyard, win historic title | Chess News
R Praggnanandhaa is Norway Chess 2026 champion (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, what have you done?Just this Thursday, Norway’s national football team came up with an avant-garde Viking-themed photoshoot with their squad destined for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. With superstars like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard donning the…
The genius before the grief: How Roberto Baggio carried Italy before one kick changed everything
The 1994 World Cup produced one of football’s most enduring images: Roberto Baggio standing motionless, head bowed, after sending Italy’s decisive penalty over the bar in the final against Brazil. The miss sealed a 3-2 shootout victory for Brazil, who lifted their fourth World Cup title in the United States. While Baggio’s miss became the…
History-maker R Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title
Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa etched his name into the history books on Friday, becoming the first Indian player to lift the prestigious Norway Chess crown after defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the final round. The triumph capped off a remarkable campaign for the young Grandmaster against some of the finest and biggest names in chess. File…
‘I don’t care who we’re leaving out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for India debut by ex-England captain | Cricket News
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India should not wait too long before handing teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an international debut, insisting the Rajasthan Royals opener has already done enough to force his way into the national conversation.Speaking on The ICC Review, Hussain was full of praise for the…
‘Shubman Gill will not come back’: Ex-India batter makes big T20I captaincy claim | Cricket News
India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has strongly backed Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate to take over India’s T20I captaincy if…
Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead
JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament. Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead Poston fired a seven-under par 65 to overtake fellow American Ryan Gerard, finishing on nine-under 135…
Brayan Bello demotion: How much money Red Sox still owe on his contract through 2029
An announcement has finally arrived that Boston Red Sox fans have been eagerly anticipating, delivering news many had been waiting to hear. The Red Sox have officially sent struggling starter Brayan Bello down to Triple-A. (Getty Images via AFP) The Red Sox have officially sent struggling starter Brayan Bello down to Triple-A, while also making…