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World chess body to expand support for new mothers in the game through ‘ChessMom Project’

November 4, 2025 23:38 IST

The program was first tested at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where it supported six mothers from around the world, including players from Poland, Georgia, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Namibia, and Eswatini.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi held to draws; wins for Arjun Erigaisi and Pranav V

November 5, 2025 01:17 IST

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Of the 17 Indians in action in game 1 of the World Cup’s second round, 13 were held to draws.

USA Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra in action during FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa. (PHOTO: Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Why Abhimanyu Mishra, the world’s youngest grandmaster, feels his career has stagnated

November 5, 2025 00:56 IST

Indian-origin American grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra says having to balance academics and chess, which struggles for sponsorships in USA, is coming in the way

World Cup winning India women’s team arrives in Delhi, set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday

November 4, 2025 22:27 IST

In the final, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs with Deepti Sharma taking 4 wickets and contributing 58 runs with the bat in addition to Shafali Verma's scintillating knock which helped India post 298 runs.

India vs Pakistan: India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Agha at the Asia Cup toss. (AP photo)

Suryakumar Yadav gets 30% fine for Asia Cup remarks, Haris Rauf banned for two games for ‘falling jets’ gesture

November 4, 2025 22:53 IST

The whole Asia Cup tournament saw plenty of rancour between the India and Pakistan teams, since it was the first time the team arch-rivals were meeting on the cricket field after the heinous Pahalgam terror attacks where 26 Indians lost their lives.

Tamil Nadu players in action during Ranji Trophy 2025 match against Vidarbha in Coimbatore. (PHOTO: TNCA)

Ranji Trophy 2025: TN huffs and puffs to draw Vidarbha, but lots on the plate to bother

November 5, 2025 01:07 IST

Among the chief concerns are batsmen's fright of seam bowling and seamers lack of rhythm

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios Battle of the sexes

Aryna Sabalenka takes on Nick Kyrgios in Battle of the Sexes: Charting the history of this exhibition match over the years

November 5, 2025 01:06 IST

With Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios set to take part in the 4th Battle of the Sexes match, here's a look at how the encounters have transpired over the years.

‘India’s win can change the mentality towards women’s cricket… so many from small villages will get confidence that they too can represent country’

November 4, 2025 21:06 IST

Anuja Patil led Maharashtra to the senior T20 national title at Surat recently and played 50 matches for India between 2012-2019 as a right-hand batter and an off-spinner. She delves into the significance of India's Women's World Cup triumph.

For Mohamed Allam, only Palestinian at FIDE World Cup, chess is not war on the board… it’s a peaceful paradise

November 4, 2025 18:47 IST

The world might revert to simple analogies like calling chess as a war between miniature armies, but for Mohamed, the only player from Palestine at the FIDE World Cup in Goa, the sport is a peaceful refuge from everyday life.

Tom Moody appointed Lucknow Super Giants’ Global Director of Cricket

November 4, 2025 18:10 IST

The 60-year-old joins a support staff, especially at LSG, which continues to undergo significant changes. Bharat Arun was appointed the new bowling coach in July, while Kane Williamson was named the new strategic advisor for the Rishabh Pant-led side recently.

Michael Clarke opens up about battle with skin cancer: ‘I had one (cut out) about four weeks ago off my nose’

November 4, 2025 18:00 IST

In August, Clarke took to social media to reveal that he has been diagnosed with a recurrence of skin cancer.

Paris Saint Germain vs Bayern Munich PSG vs FCB Champions League livestreaming

Paris Saint Germain vs Bayern Munich Live Streaming, Champions League 2025: When and where to watch PSG vs FCB live in India?

November 4, 2025 17:27 IST

Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich Live Streaming, Champions League 2025 Football Today Match Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the info on where you can watch PSG vs FCB on Wednesday.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Live Streaming, Champions League 2025: When and where to watch LIV vs RMA live in India?

November 4, 2025 17:03 IST

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Live Streaming, Champions League 2025 Football Today Match Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the details on how you can watch LIV vs RMA match on Wednesday.

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I Live Cricket Streaming

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I Live Cricket Score & Streaming Online: How to watch NZ vs WI match live?

November 5, 2025 11:33 IST

NZ vs WI 1st T20I Match Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: The online livestream of the New Zealand vs West Indies 1st T20I will be available on the SonyLIV app/website and FanCode app/website.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 2 Game 1 LIVE Updates: Follow Indians in action in Goa. (PHOTO: FIDE/Michal Walusza)

Chess World Cup, Round 2 Game 1 Highlights: Gukesh, Pragg & Nihal forced to share points; Arjun Erigaisi, Pranav win

November 4, 2025 23:50 IST

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 2 Game 1 Highlights | Today Match Results Streaming Online: Follow 17 Indians including Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Praggnanandaa in action in the second round.

Ashwin will miss the BBL 2025 season for Sydney Thunder. (BCCI)

‘Gutted’: R Ashwin ruled out of BBL 2025 season after surgery setback

November 4, 2025 13:40 IST

The Sydney Thunder franchise said that they, however, hope to bring Ashwin on board in a non-playing capacity for the BBL 2025 season.

Rahul Dravid's son, Anvay, was named in India C for the U19 Challenger Trophy. (File)

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay included in Under-19 Challenger Trophy squad

November 4, 2025 12:09 IST

With an eye on the next Under-19 World Cup set to take place in Zimbabwe and Namibia next year, the BCCI Challenger Trophy acts as a precursor to pick the squads for the tournament.

Smriti Mandhana led the batting charts for India and was named in ICC's team of the 2025 Women's World Cup. (AP)

Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament: ICC picks three Indians in XI, Laura Wolvaardt named captain

November 4, 2025 12:04 IST

ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Opener Smriti Mandhana, key batter Jemimah Rodrigues, and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma were all included in the XI, with South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt named captain of the all-star side.

Yashasvi Jaiswal completed 1000 Ranji Trophy runs with his 5th century for Mumbai. (PTI)

Yashasvi Jaiswal completes 1000 Ranji Trophy runs with 5th century for Mumbai on IPL home ground

November 4, 2025 11:40 IST

The hundred was Jaiswal's fifth century for Mumbai in only 21 innings in Ranji Trophy since his debut in 2019. The southpaw has cracked 17 First Class centuries in total, including seven Test hundreds.

Bowling more overs in domestic cricket, Shafali Verma would make a decisive contribution in the World Cup final, snapping two wickets. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

Shafali Verma: The ‘chhorri’ from Rohtak who dared to dream — and make a comeback

November 4, 2025 10:46 IST

Not selected initially for the Women's World Cup, Shafali Verma played domestic cricket in front of untenanted stands, piled on runs, bowled more often than before, and kept training at the nets. And hoped for redemption.

India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma will lead the side while Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes the cut. (AP/X)

India squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma named captain; Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya named in 15-man team

November 4, 2025 10:17 IST

Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has set the domestic and age-group charts on fire has also earned his maiden call-up into the India A set-up at only 14 years of age. IPL 2025's breakout star, Priyansh Arya, has also been named in the squad.

England head coach Brendon McCullum says they are a very good team on flat wickets. (Reuters)

‘We are a very good team on flat wickets’: Brendon McCullum says England struggle to adapt but have ‘no excuses’ for Ashes 2025

November 4, 2025 09:55 IST

Ahead of the 2025 Ashes in Australia, head coach Brendon McCullum said England struggled to compete and adapt in overseas conditions which presented a bit of seam, swing or turn.

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