Freestyle Chess 2025: D Gukesh remains winless; Magnus Carlsen loses thrice as Javokhir Sindarov shines on Day 1 | Chess News – The Times of India

Freestyle Chess 2025: D Gukesh remains winless; Magnus Carlsen loses thrice as Javokhir Sindarov shines on Day 1 | Chess News – The Times of India

D Gukesh (Credit: Freestyle Chess / Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kicked off at Weissenhaus on Germany’s Baltic coast, with Chess960 taking centre stage on Friday. The tournament, featuring top grandmasters, serves as a preliminary rapid event to determine the eight players advancing to the knockout phase.Indian GM D Gukesh,…

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Max Holden shines as Desert Vipers secure top-two finish in ILT20 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Max Holden shines as Desert Vipers secure top-two finish in ILT20 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Desert Vipers reaffirmed their dominance in the ILT20 Season 3 with a commanding five-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. Max Holden’s composed knock of 70 off 54 balls guided the Vipers to a comfortable chase, securing a top-two finish in the league. Holden, who stepped into the playing…

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Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant flop again on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy; Ravindra Jadeja shines | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant flop again on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy; Ravindra Jadeja shines | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer among the Indian superstars in the Ranji Trophy on Friday, taking 12 wickets for Saurashtra. In contrast, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant struggled to make an impact for their respective teams.Jadeja’s impressive haul of 5/66 in the first innings was followed by an even better 7/38 in the second…

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Ravindra Jadeja shines with the ball on his Ranji Trophy return | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja shines with the ball on his Ranji Trophy return | Cricket News – The Times of India

File photo of Ravindra Jadeja (BCCI Photo) India’s star players made their return to elite domestic first-class competition, the Ranji Trophy, on Thursday; and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his comeback with a five-wicket show for Saurashtra against Delhi in Rajkot.After Delhi won the toss and opted to bat at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Jadeja ran…

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Mohammed Shami shines in Team India’s jersey photoshoot ahead of England series – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami shines in Team India’s jersey photoshoot ahead of England series – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the India-England T20 series opener at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Team India unveiled their new jersey with a spirited photoshoot led by captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday. Amid the cheerful atmosphere, all eyes were on Mohammed Shami, the veteran pacer making a long-awaited return to the…

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ILT20: Gulbadin Naib shines as Dubai Capitals break Desert Vipers’ winning streak | Cricket News – The Times of India

ILT20: Gulbadin Naib shines as Dubai Capitals break Desert Vipers’ winning streak | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Dubai Capitals scored a spectacular six-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium, ending the Desert Vipers‘ unbeaten run on Monday.Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan‘s three-wicket hauls led a strong bowling effort that held the Vipers to 139. With a scorching 78-run innings off 51 balls, Gulbadin Naib then spearheaded the chase and…

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SA20: Lhuan-dre Pretorius shines as Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by six wickets – Times of India

SA20: Lhuan-dre Pretorius shines as Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by six wickets – Times of India

Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Image credit: SA20) NEW DELHI: Emerging talent Lhuan-dre Pretorius is rapidly becoming a SA20 sensation, delivering a second spectacular half-century in Paarl Royals‘ victory against MI Cape Town at Boland Park on Wednesday.His impressive 83 runs off 52 balls, including three sixes and eight boundaries, followed his debut score of 97 at the…

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Poking umpire and stunning catch! Mark Adair shines in ILT20 debut despite Gulf Giants’ narrow loss against Sharjah Warriorz – Watch – Times of India

Poking umpire and stunning catch! Mark Adair shines in ILT20 debut despite Gulf Giants’ narrow loss against Sharjah Warriorz – Watch – Times of India

Mark Adair’s all-round brilliance left fans and commentators eagerly anticipating his future performances. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s Mark Adair delivered a sensational all-round performance on his debut for Gulf Giants in the International League T20 (ILT20) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Despite his heroics, the Giants fell short in a nail-biting…

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