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Anand-Kasparov Rivalry Rekindles in St Louis; Gukesh to Face Carlsen in October Chess Showdowns
20 Aug

Anand-Kasparov Rivalry Rekindles in St Louis; Gukesh to Face Carlsen in October Chess Showdowns

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New Delhi, August 20, 2025: Chess fans are set for a historic autumn as legendary battles take center stage in St Louis, USA. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will renew his classic rivalry with Russian icon Garry Kasparov, while reigning world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen in a series of high-profile Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October.Anand and Kasparov, who last met in 2021 at the Croatia Rapid and Blitz in Zagreb where the Indian emerged victorious, will square off again from October 7 to 11. The two giants have clashed 82 times in their storied careers, with…
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Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Team Announced
19 Aug

Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Team Announced

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New Delhi, August 19, 2025: The BCCI on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, naming Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.The 15-member squad features a blend of seasoned players and rising stars. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, and Rinku Singh have all been included.Selectors have opted for a strong batting lineup supported by a versatile bowling unit, with Bumrah and Arshdeep spearheading the pace attack and Kuldeep and Varun adding spin depth. The…
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Kapil Bainsla Strikes Gold as India Shines on Day One of Asian Shooting Championship
18 Aug

Kapil Bainsla Strikes Gold as India Shines on Day One of Asian Shooting Championship

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Shymkent (Kazakhstan), August 18 – Kapil Bainsla from Palwal, Haryana, scripted history by clinching India’s first gold medal at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun. Competing in the men’s junior 10m air pistol final, Kapil produced a brilliant 243.0, edging out Uzbekistan’s Ilkhombek Obidjonov by 0.6 points. India’s Jonathan Gavin Antony added to the tally with bronze, scoring 220.7 before bowing out after the 22nd shot of the 24-shot final.Kapil had earlier shot 579 to finish fourth in qualification, while Jonathan placed second with 582. Mukesh Nelavali narrowly missed out on second place, settling for third on count of inner…
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Pakistan Drops Babar Azam, Rizwan as Salman Agha Named Captain for Asia Cup and Tri-Series
17 Aug

Pakistan Drops Babar Azam, Rizwan as Salman Agha Named Captain for Asia Cup and Tri-Series

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Islamabad, August 17, 2025 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup in the UAE, with Salman Agha appointed as captain.In a bold selection move, senior batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan were dropped from both tournaments. Babar, Pakistan’s second-highest run scorer in T20Is, was excluded after a disappointing run of form, having scored only 56 runs in three ODIs against the West Indies.Opener Fakhar Zaman, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, has rejoined the squad. Rising star Saim Ayub, who finished as the top run-scorer…
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Dewald Brevis Officially Signed by CSK Under IPL Regulations
16 Aug

Dewald Brevis Officially Signed by CSK Under IPL Regulations

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New Delhi : South African batting star Dewald Brevis has been officially signed by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under the Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Regulations 2025-2027. The move was made in accordance with clause 6.6 on Replacement Players, which allows franchises to recruit players at a fee not exceeding that of the injured or unavailable cricketer.The regulation further states that if a replacement is recruited during a season, the player’s fee is adjusted to reflect the matches already played before his registration and other deductions under the contract.Brevis enjoyed a memorable debut season with CSK, scoring a quickfire…
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Lionel Messi to Begin ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’ in Kolkata on December 12
15 Aug

Lionel Messi to Begin ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’ in Kolkata on December 12

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Kolkata, August 15, 2025 – Lionel Messi’s long-awaited visit to India has received final confirmation, with the Argentine icon set to begin his three-city “GOAT Tour of India 2025” in Kolkata on December 12, event promoter Satadru Dutta announced on Friday.Messi’s first stop will be Kolkata, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, where the tour will conclude with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15. This will be Messi’s first trip to India since 2011, when he led Argentina in a FIFA friendly against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.Dutta, who secured the final authorisation earlier…
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PM Modi Unveils Vision for Sports as Key to India’s Development in Independence Day Address
15 Aug

PM Modi Unveils Vision for Sports as Key to India’s Development in Independence Day Address

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New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined sports as a vital pillar of India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, announcing that the new National Sports Policy (NSP) will drive growth from schools to the Olympics.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said India had moved beyond a time when sports was dismissed as a distraction. “Sports is an essential aspect of development… Parents once scoffed at children playing, now they take pride in it. This is a good omen for India’s future,” he said, as Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker…
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Tough Draw for Indian Shuttlers at World Championships; Lakshya Sen to Face World No. 1 in Opener
14 Aug

Tough Draw for Indian Shuttlers at World Championships; Lakshya Sen to Face World No. 1 in Opener

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Copenhagen, August 14, 2025: Indian shuttlers have been handed challenging draws at the upcoming World Championships, beginning August 25, with Lakshya Sen set to open his campaign against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China.This will be the fifth meeting between the two, with Shi holding a 3-1 head-to-head lead over Lakshya, who won bronze at the 2021 edition. The 23-year-old from Almora, currently ranked 21, has struggled to regain form since his Paris Olympic semifinal exit, managing only a quarterfinal finish at the All England this season.Another men’s singles bronze medallist, HS Prannoy, will begin against Finland’s Joakim…
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Supreme Court Cancels Sushil Kumar’s Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case
13 Aug

Supreme Court Cancels Sushil Kumar’s Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the 2021 murder case of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankhar. The court has ordered him to surrender within a week.The decision overturns an earlier Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kumar. The apex court acted after concerns were raised by the victim’s family, who alleged that witnesses and relatives had faced pressure to settle the matter outside court.Sagar Dhankhar died in May 2021 following a violent assault at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium, in which Sushil Kumar is the prime accused.…
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Suresh Raina Questioned by ED in Illegal Betting App Money Laundering Probe
13 Aug

Suresh Raina Questioned by ED in Illegal Betting App Money Laundering Probe

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New Delhi, August 13, 2025: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for questioning in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to an illegal betting app.Official sources said Raina’s statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of the probe into the betting platform 1xBet. The 38-year-old is believed to have been connected to the app through certain endorsements, and investigators aim to clarify his association during the interrogation.The ED is currently investigating multiple cases involving illegal betting apps, many of which are accused of defrauding…
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