Magnus Carlsen suffers another Indian setback as Arjun Erigaisi stuns world No. 1 | Chess News

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen‘s recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a major upset at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering consecutive defeats against R Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself on…

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Ben Stokes returns to action amid nightclub controversy as England await investigation outcome | Cricket News

Engalnd captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which begins on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New Zealand…

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‘You’ll be criticised for captaincy as well’: Gavaskar’s candid verdict on Shubman Gill | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Shubman Gill‘s remarkable purple patch continued on Wednesday as the India captain produced another batting masterclass, prompting high praise from Sunil Gavaskar after India’s emphatic ODI series-clinching victory over Afghanistan in Lucknow.Gill has enjoyed a stunning run of form over the past three weeks, piling up runs across…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcaster Zee to contribute 15% of football-related subscription revenue towards grassroots | Football News

FIFA World Cup 2026. Image via: Getty Images New Delhi: At a time when India’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup is dominating social media timelines once again, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. — the broadcaster of the tournament in India — has committed to contributing a 15 percent of the revenue it earns from…

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‘We made him a one-format player’: Ex-India cricketer questions major selection call | Cricket News

India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was unfairly tagged as a specialist for just one format early in his international career, insisting the fast bowler has repeatedly shown he can be effective across formats.Siraj’s impressive performances in franchise cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later Gujarat Titans helped…

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‘He will do whatever job you ask’: Ex-England spinner’s massive praise for India’s unsung hero | Cricket News

India’s Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) Former England spinner Graeme Swann heaped praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter’s sensational century powered India to a dominant 170-run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow, sealing the three-match series with a game to spare.Kishan played a stunning knock of 125 from just 79 balls, striking…

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Captain Shubman Gill joins Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in elite club after 154 vs Afghanistan | Cricket News

India Captain Shubman Gill (Image: X) India captain Shubman Gill etched his name into the record books with a magnificent 154-run knock against Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The innings not only powered India to a dominant 170-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series but…

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What is the legacy badge? Why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are wearing it at FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football News

Messi and Ronaldo (Image : X) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has introduced a unique way of honoring some of the game’s greatest servants. Fans watching Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during the tournament may have noticed a special “FIFA World Cup Legacy” badge on their sleeves, an exclusive distinction reserved for a select group…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham scripts history, becomes youngest European to … | Football News

England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his side’s 3rd goal. (AP Photo) England midfielder Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable rise on the international stage by becoming the youngest European player to feature in four major tournaments, capping the milestone with a goal in the Three Lions’ thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup…

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