Category: Sports

D Gukesh: The Youngest World Chess Champion in History

Manish Kumar

On a remarkable Thursday in Singapore, 18-year-old chess prodigy D Gukesh etched his name into the annals of history. With a breath-taking performance in the 14th and final game of the FIDE World Chess Championship, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion in chess history. This extraordinary feat shattered the previous record held by the legendary Garry Kasparov, who claimed the title at 22 by defeating Anatoly Karpov in 1985. Hailing from Chennai, India, Gukesh also became only the second Indian to achieve this coveted…

Ex-India Captain Criticizes Women’s Team After Australia Loss, Opposes WBBL, Hundred Participation

Manish Kumar

The Indian women’s cricket team suffered a car crash at the hands of Australia in the three-match ODI series. They were bowled out for 100 in one game and ended up giving 371 runs in another as the former India captain blasted the side suggesting something needs to change. Former India captain Diana Edulji came down heavily on the women’s team after their borderline no-show against Australia in the three-match ODI series. Edulji slammed the fitness of the players while suggesting that all might not be well between the captain,…

FIFA Announces Venues for 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Details 2027 Women’s Edition Timeline

Manish Kumar

Saudi Arabia emerged as the sole winner to host the men’s FIFA World Cup 2034 after no other country showed interest in the bidding process. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 edition with the highest bidding ratings.   FIFA confirmed the host nations for the men’s World Cup 2030 and 2034 on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, who recorded the highest-ever bidding ratings earlier this month, were selected to host the 2034 edition as the sole nation while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 edition. Saudi Arabia were…

KL Rahul Returns to Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Squad; Notable Omission of Ex-U19 World Cup Winner

Manish Kumar

KL Rahul played a crucial knock of 77 in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth to help India draw first blood in the series. He also chipped in with a 37-run knock in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Karnataka have included India batter KL Rahul on their probable list for the forthcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy which is slated to be played from December 21 to January 18. Rahul is currently a part of India’s squad for the…

Shaheen Afridi Joins Pakistan’s Elite T20I Bowling Club, Surpassing Shahid Afridi

Manish Kumar

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of all the Pakistan bowlers in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. The left-arm speedster claimed a three-wicket haul and conceded just 22 runs in the process. Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed his father-in-law to join an exclusive list of Pakistan bowlers on Tuesday (December 10) as he claimed a three-wicket haul against South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead in Durban. Shaheen has completed 100 T20I wickets for Pakistan and is only the third player…

Jasprit Bumrah’s Magic Down Leg Stuns Steve Smith, Who Walks Off Fuming

Manish Kumar

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on fire in the Day 2 morning session as he handed two major blows to Australia in the ongoing Day-Night Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval. After removing Nathan McSweeney for 39 runs, Bumrah got rid of Steve Smith. On the first ball of the 41st over of the Australian innings, Jasprit Bumrah dealt a crucial blow, sending Steve Smith back to the pavilion in a rather unexpected fashion for just two runs at the Adelaide Oval. The seemingly harmless delivery,…

Lights Out at Adelaide Oval: Technical Glitch Causes Two Interruptions in IND vs AUS Test

Manish Kumar

A power outage disrupted the Day-Night Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, with the stadium’s lights going out twice on the opening day. South Australian MP Tom Koutsantonis clarified that the issue was not due to a power shortage in the state or the electricity grid. The Oval experienced two floodlight failures on Friday, December 6, during the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test match. This incident took place during Australia’s innings after the tea break. The lights went off twice in quick succession while Harshit…

Scott Boland’s No-Ball Gives KL Rahul a Lifeline in 2nd Test Against Australia

Manish Kumar

India vs Australia Live Cricket Score: India are up against a wounded Australia in the second Test, which doesn’t happen often, especially in their own backyard. India will have some reinforcements in their playing XI while Australia too have a forced change and the hosts aim to level the series. IND vs AUS 2nd Test Live Cricket Score: Scott Boland sends back KL Rahul on a no-ball, Indian opener survives India vs Australia Live Updates: A 46 all-out has happened after it, that too at home so the 36 all-out…

Baroda Scripts History with Record-Breaking 349 in T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Manish Kumar

Baroda made a mockery of Sikkim’s bowling attack as Bhanu Pania, Shivalik Sharma, Vishnu Solanki and Co feasted on a below-par side smashing T20 records for fun. Baroda broke Zimbabwe’s record for the highest total in T20 history, smashing 349/5 with Pania being unbeaten on 134 off 51. Baroda’s batting line-up had a field day in Indore in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as the two-time champions made a mockery of a limp Sikkim attack on Thursday, December 5. Led by Bhanu Pania’s scintillating ton, Baroda smashed the highest…

Urvil Patel Exclusive: ‘Pushing IPL Auction Back a Bit Would Have Been Great’

Manish Kumar

Gujarat wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel, who smashed the fastest T20 ton by an Indian off just 28 deliveries, scored another one off just 36, against Uttarakhand. In a candid chat with India TV, Patel sat down and opened up about the IPL auction, failures, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and much more. ‘Taste the success once, tongue want more’ or ‘London buses, you wait for ages for one and two come together’ and all such idioms are applicable to the 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat, Urvil Patel, who was just getting started when…