‘We both are trying to play for India’: Jitesh Sharma on ‘healthy competition’ with Sanju Samson | Cricket News

Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about his bond with Sanju Samson after being picked as the first-choice wicketkeeper for the opening T20I against South Africa in Cuttack. Despite the competition for the role, Jitesh described their relationship as warm, respectful, and focused on mutual improvement.Go…

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Shahid Afridi slams Gautam Gambhir, says ‘Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are backbone of Indian batting’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, rejecting narratives suggesting they should be phased out of the ODI setup. He insisted the duo remains vital to India’s plans and should continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup, according to…

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India’s Arjun Erigaisi beats Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals, set to face Vincent Keymer in quarterfinals | Chess News

Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Yoav Nis) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured a victory against Magnus Carlsen in the round-robin stage of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa.FIDE World Cup champion Javokhir Sindarov led the standings with 5.5 points, followed by Levon Aronian with 5 points. Anish Giri Exclusive:…

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Chess | ‘It’s now time to …’: R Praggnanandhaa opens up after becoming first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026 | Chess News

Chennai: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with his mother R Nagalakshmi after winning the Wijk aan Zee Masters 2025 (PTI Photo)( Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament after winning the FIDE Circuit 2025. The achievement comes following his recent performance at the London Chess Classic, despite a disappointing result at the…

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Another historic moment for Lionel Messi! 38-year-old Argentina legend becomes first footballer ever to … | Football News

Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi has secured the MLS MVP award, making history as the first player to claim this honour in consecutive years. As the captain of the MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami, Messi has established himself as the dominant force in Major League Soccer.At 38, the Argentine star continues to break…

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After viral clip of athlete loading gun, Haryana Olympic body calls for strict actions against those violating law | More sports News

AI-generated photo of a revolver NEW DELHI: Taking cognisance of a recent viral video on social media showing an international-level athlete from the state allegedly loading bullets into a licensed revolver, the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA) on Tuesday issued an advisory to all its affiliated associations and units to take strict disciplinary action against any…

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Magnus Carlsen wins 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour championship, secures bonus prize for early title | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Freestyle Chess/Stev Bonhage) World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen has clinched the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour championship by advancing to the semifinals at Grootbos in Cape Town. The early victory secured him the USD 100,000 bonus prize, while the South Africa Finals, with its USD 200,000…

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Vijay Shankar enters IPL 2026 Auction as uncapped player: Here’s why | Cricket News

Vijay Shankar (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) The IPL 2026 auction has sparked discussions due to an unusual listing of Vijay Shankar, a former India all-rounder, in the uncapped players’ category. The auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, features 350 shortlisted cricketers. Shimron Hetmyer interview: Opens up on hitting sixes, playing T20 leagues…

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