Candidates Chess: How India’s Vaishali trapped Russian’s rook to extend lead at the top | Chess News

Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Aleksandra Goryachkina (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: For the first time at the Women’s Candidates in Cyprus, someone has asserted her dominance, and, to no one’s surprise, it is India’s very own Vaishali Rameshbabu.Playing with the black pieces in Round 11 on Saturday, she claimed a jaw-dropping win over the former…

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IPL: KKR’s Matheesha Pathirana clears fitness test, likely to join squad ahead of CSK clash | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders’ depleted bowling attack is set to receive a boost, with Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana clearing the mandatory fitness test of Sri Lanka cricket board and expected to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sri Lanka Cricket to take part in the tournament.It is not confirmed if he will be available…

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IPL 2026: Shubman Gill scripts history, breaks Virat Kohli’s record to become … | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill starred with a fluent half-century as Gujarat Titans registered a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 165, Gujarat Titans rode on Gill’s composed 56 off 40 balls, while Jos Buttler provided the finishing flourish with…

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IPL 2026: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar shine as RCB outgun MI in 462-run thriller at Wankhede | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a commanding all-round performance to outclass Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash at the Wankhede. Powered by explosive half-centuries from Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB posted a massive 240/4, which MI could not fully chase despite a late fightback led by…

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IPL 2026: Milestone alert! Virat Kohli becomes first batter to pull off this rare feat vs Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The decibel levels at the Wankhede Stadium soared the moment Virat Kohli walked out to bat for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With helmet on and bat in hand, Kohli paused to kiss the boundary rope before stepping onto the field, sending the crowd into a frenzy.Put in to bat…

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Arjun Tendulkar’s sister Sara Tendulkar, wife Saania Chandhok in stands for LSG vs GT clash | Cricket News

Arjun Tendulkar’s sister Sara Tendulkar and wife Saania Chandhok (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar’s wife Saania Chandhok and sister Sara Tendulkar were spotted at Ekana Stadium during the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, cheering for the home side. Arjun, the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is part…

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IPL 2026 controversy: BCCI will examine the Romi Bhinder episode, says secretary Devajit Saikia | Exclusive | Cricket News

RR manager Romi Bhinder violates PMOA protocol (Screengrab) It has been nearly two days since Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Binder was seen using a mobile phone in the team’s dugout, which is a violation of “PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) Protocol – 2026”, but the BCCI has yet to act on the serious violation….

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‘Keep it up’: Usman Tariq responds after Ashwin backs PSL batter walking away vs Pakistan spinner | Cricket News

Usman Tariq, Ravichandran Ashwin Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has responded after Ravichandran Ashwin backed Daryl Mitchell’s tactic against his bowling action during a PSL 2026 match, as the debate over the Pakistan spinner’s run-up and action continued.Tariq, whose action features a stop-and-pause, side-arm release, has drawn attention in recent times. The discussion around his action…

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