‘I’m too small a person to even speak about it’: Dinesh Karthik in awe of ‘absolute champion’ Virat Kohli | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘I’m too small a person to even speak about it’: Dinesh Karthik in awe of ‘absolute champion’ Virat Kohli | Cricket News – The Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continues to dazzle in the IPL 2025 season, smashing his fifth half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Kohli’s 42-ball 70…

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Gukesh out! World champion falls in Paris Freestyle Chess prelims | Chess News – The Times of India

Gukesh out! World champion falls in Paris Freestyle Chess prelims | Chess News – The Times of India

D Gukesh (Photo Credits: Lennart Ootes / Freestyle Chess) NEW DELHI: The preliminary phase of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, hosted in Paris, concluded its eleven-round competition on Tuesday. This stage saw twelve contenders vying for eight available positions in the subsequent knockout phase. The competition was fierce, and the results were closely contested.Ian Nepomniachtchi…

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‘Gukesh accepted he didn’t do well’: World champion returns for Paris leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess News – The Times of India

‘Gukesh accepted he didn’t do well’: World champion returns for Paris leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour | Chess News – The Times of India

D Gukesh (Photo Credits: Lennart Ootes / Freestyle Chess) NEW DELHI: A rocky start dampened D Gukesh‘s spirit in the opening leg of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, with the youngest-ever world chess champion struggling to match the pace of the unique format last February.From his first experience on tour, the 18-year-old managed…

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Watch: World champion D Gukesh plays chess with Ashwin at CSK’s den | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: World champion D Gukesh plays chess with Ashwin at CSK’s den | Cricket News – The Times of India

D Gukesh plays chess with Ashwin (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Newly crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a hero’s welcome from Chennai Super Kings at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of IPL 2025. The 18-year-old chess prodigy not only met the CSK squad but also shared a special moment with veteran India spinner Ravichandran…

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Champion of champions: Where India won Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Champion of champions: Where India won Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News – The Times of India

The ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand highlighted the significance of seizing pivotal moments in high-pressure games. TOI examines the key phases in the match…Kuldeep’s twin strikesNew Zealand openers Rachin Ravindra and Will Young began with a bang, scoring 57 inside the first 8 overs and setting the tone. But things changed…

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‘A victory that scripts history’: Social media erupts after Team India becomes Champion of Champions | – The Times of India

‘A victory that scripts history’: Social media erupts after Team India becomes Champion of Champions | – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s triumph in the Champions Trophy final sparked a social media frenzy as fans and cricketing legends celebrated the historic victory. With this win, India secured their third Champions Trophy title, cementing their dominance in world cricket. Skipper Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 as…

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