Chess players, like Denis Lazavik, bear the brunt of Russia-Ukraine (Photo by AP & chess.com Thomas Tischio) NEW DELHI: Long before Russia emerged from the shadow of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), the land was already a chess powerhouse.The clubrooms in Moscow and the grand tournament halls in St. Petersburg turned chess into…
Nadine de Klerk once again showcased her composure under pressure, guiding South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Nadine de Klerk once again showcased her composure under pressure, guiding South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup on Monday. Chasing 233, the Proteas…
Manu Bhaker (Agency Photo) Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is focusing on her upcoming competitions while managing a busy schedule ahead.Bhaker, who secured two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, received recognition alongside other medallists at an Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ceremony on Monday.“I would like to take one thing at a time, working…
The incident occurred when West Indies were 293/4 in their second innings. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Day four of the second Test between India and West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium saw not just tense cricket but an unusual off-field incident that quickly went viral. While India reached 63-1, chasing 121 for a 2-0…
Pakistan’s Noman Ali, second right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne, right, during the second day of the first test cricket match (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Noman Ali’s impressive spin bowling performance secured four wickets, limiting South Africa to 216-6 at stumps on day two of the first Test in…
It was only the fourth time since 1961 that India had to bat again in a Test after enforcing the follow-on (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India were left with just 58 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep as they reached 63-1 on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies. KL Rahul was…
India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) The Pakistan Hockey Federation has instructed its national team players to avoid confrontations with Indian players during their Sultan of Johor Cup match in Johar Bahru, Malaysia on Tuesday.Following ‘Operation Sindoor’, Indian cricket players refrained from shaking hands with Pakistani players during recent Asia Cup matches, including the final. Pakistan…
India vs West Indies (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: The Indian bowling unit demonstrated resilience on a challenging sub-continental pitch, positioning India close to achieving a 2-0 series sweep against West Indies on day four of the second Test. India needs 58 more runs on the final day, having reached 63 for 1 at stumps…
Looking visibly drained, Mohammed Siraj staggered into the Indian dugout and slumped onto a chair, prompting immediate medical attention from the team’s support staff. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The scorching Delhi heat proved too much for Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who dramatically collapsed from exhaustion during the second session on Day 4 of the second…
Siraj playfully warned Justin Greaves against scoring more runs in the 3rd session (Screengrabs, PTI) Mohammed Siraj, India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests this year, showed his lighter side on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. While India looked to wrap up the innings, a playful moment between the…