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FIDE World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna stay in contention as trio head for tie-breaks | Chess News

GM Rameshbabu Praggnanand split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna kept their campaigns alive at the FIDE World Cup 2025 after all three were forced into tiebreaks following drawn results in their fourth-round classical games on Wednesday. Arjun, playing with white pieces, settled…

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IND vs SA: Team India star released from squad for first South Africa Test, BCCI explains why | Cricket News

A Team India star has been released from the squad that will face South Africa in the first Test, starting November 14 (Images via Getty) All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, beginning November 14 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The decision was announced through a…

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IND vs SA: India coach warns of Proteas spin challenge — ‘Hopefully, we’ve learned from NZ series’ | Cricket News

South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, who took seven wickets in the first innings, prays during the second day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo) Ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, India assistant…

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IPL retentions: From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni — Players who were never released by their franchises | Cricket News

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar. Photo/Agencies In the IPL’s competitive environment, where player transfers and auctions are common, there’s a rare club of cricketers who have maintained stable relationships with their respective teams. These players have become synonymous with their teams’ identities, contributing significantly to their franchises’ success and culture.Here’s a list of such…

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Hardik Pandya comeback date revealed! Star all-rounder set to play for Baroda before South Africa ODIs | Cricket News

Bengaluru: Cricketer Hardik Pandya at the sidelines of the first day of the 1st unofficial test cricket match between India A and South Africa A at BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI10_30_2025_000524A) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to return to competitive cricket later this month, featuring for…

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‘Already done’: Ashwin drops bombshell; reveals MI have secured Shardul Thakur from LSG in trade | Cricket News

Amid ongoing reports of a possible trade involving Sanju Samson and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has dropped a bombshell, revealing that Lusknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Shardul Thakur has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI).Ashwin made the statement on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, adding another development to the…

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‘Getting to WTC final next year’: India coach sends a strong message ahead of hosting reigning champions South Africa | Cricket News

India’s assistant coach has sent a stern message ahead of the first Test in Eden Gardens (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has set the tone ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, describing it as a key step in India’s bid to reach next year’s World Test Championship (WTC)…

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ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma retains top spot, Virat Kohli at five as Babar drops to a new low | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam. Agencies: IANS, AP In the latest ICC men’s ODI player rankings released on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma maintained his top position in batting with 781 rating points, while several Pakistani players showed significant movement, however Babar Azam dropped two spots to seventh place with 709 points, marking his first time…

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