Divya Deshmukh (Image credit: FIDE) NAGPUR: “I am sure it will happen sooner than later.” Divya Deshmukh, fresh after becoming world junior girls chess champion, had oozed confidence about playing the Candidates. That was June 2024.Last July, Divya qualified for the 2026 Candidates by becoming India’s first women’s World Cup winner while earning the Grandmaster…
Tiger Woods (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Car crash, arrest, mug shot released, and multiple rules allegedly violated – golf legend Tiger Woods found himself in serious trouble after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Woods was taken into police custody after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane…
Virat Kohli’s new lotus tattoo. (Video grabs) Virat Kohli has once again grabbed attention ahead of IPL 2026 — not just for his batting, but for a striking new tattoo that has taken social media by storm. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star unveiled a fresh full-sleeve design on his left arm, featuring a lotus and…
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has sparked controversy even before stepping onto the field in PSL 2026, where he is set to represent Rawalpindi Pindiz. The fast bowler triggered a debate on the opening day of the tournament after posting a sarcastic remark about Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, on X.Maryam Nawaz daughter of…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged Mumbai Indians to make full use of Rohit Sharma on the field, instead of restricting him to the Impact Player role.Rohit, who captained MI to five Indian Premier League titles, was largely deployed as an Impact Player last season. This meant his…
Sunrisers Hyderabad players (ANI Photo) As the BCCI announced the full schedule of IPL 2026, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will kick off their IPL 2026 Saturday, March 28 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their homeground M. Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Here’s the full schedule of SRH’s IPL 2026 matches…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) As the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru, the spotlight is firmly on three modern greats — MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — all looking to make another strong statement this season.Former India…
Visual representation of Pravin Thipsay’s experience (AI-generated Photo) NEW DELHI: Cyprus, an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, will be home to some of the best classical chess over the next fortnight as it hosts both the Open and Women’s categories of the 2026 Candidates tournament starting March 28. Serving as the only path…
After falling just short in the 2025 final, Shashank Singh is convinced that Punjab Kings will go one step further this season and lift the Indian Premier League trophy.Punjab Kings had ended a decade-long wait to reach the final last year, only to lose by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a closely fought…
Ahmed Shehzad (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has launched a sharp critique of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), placing the Indian Premier League well above Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. Shehzad pointed out how several overseas players continue to commit to the PSL but eventually opt for the IPL when better…