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December 18, 2024 1:45 PM

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Pranav Venkatesh wins FIDE World U-18 Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess titles

In Chess, India's Pranav Venkatesh made history by clinching both the FIDE World Under-18 Youth Rapid and Blitz titles in Slovenia on Tuesday. The top-seeded Indian Grandmaster from Chennai triumphed in the Rapid category, scoring an impressive 9.5 points to secure the gold medal. Russia’s Alexander...

December 18, 2024 1:55 PM

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Ace off spinner R Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket

India’s star all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. The 38-year-old veteran made the announcement shortly after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw. He featured in only one of the first three Tests of the ...

December 18, 2024 9:04 AM

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World Chess Champion Gukesh withdraws from FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship

In Chess, newly crowned World Champion D. Gukesh has pulled out of the upcoming FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship. Gukesh's withdrawal comes after an impressive FIDE World Chess Championship campaign, where he emerged victorious against Ding Liren.   Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa w...

December 18, 2024 8:16 AM

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2nd T20I: West Indies beat India by 9 wickets to level series 1-1

In women's cricket, West Indies beat India by nine wickets in the second women’s T20 International to level the three-match series 1-1 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, last night. Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front with 85 runs unbeaten as the West Indies chased down the target of 160...

December 18, 2024 11:48 AM

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BGT: Rain plays spoilsport on day 5 as Gabba Test ends in draw

In Cricket, the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba, in Brisbane ended in a dramatic draw as rain played spoilsport. India, batting in their second innings, were 8 for no loss when play was halted due to rains. The visitors needed 267 runs to win at the time, but the weather denied...

December 17, 2024 4:40 PM

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IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4: IND 252/9 at stumps, trails by 193

In the third cricket test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, India Narrowly Avoid Follow-On Against Australia. On Day 4 of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India managed to avoid the follow-on against Australia. India ended the day at 252 for 9, trailing by 193 runs after bad light brought ...

December 17, 2024 11:01 AM

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Third test match between India & Australia underway in Brisbane

In the third cricket Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India were 180 for 6 in their first innings against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane when rain interrupted play. The team still needs 65 more runs to avoid the follow-on. On day four this morning, India resumed their innings at the overnight...

December 16, 2024 2:19 PM

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World Chess Champion Gukesh receives grand welcome at Chennai Airport

World Chess Champion Gukesh was given a grand welcome at the Chennai airport today. The 18-year-old Champion looked overwhelmed at his victory and reaching his hometown for the first time as a World Chess Champion. Hundreds of his fans and sports enthusiasts welcome Gukesh with Portraits, flags, fes...