The captain’s 173-run association with Sibsankar for the fourth wicket turns the tide the hosts’ way; Pradosh picks up three wickets

Sreya, who set a personal best in the 100m and won her first gold at the Kerala School Sports & Games 2024, balances her passion by training for two hours every morning in athletics and practicing Kathakali in the evenings under Kalamandalam Ganesan

Vidit Gujrathi, who drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, is yet to win too. He’s had two losses, followed by two draws.

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“Plans to negate him and better plans will help us going forward,” said Aiden Markram

“I received a lot of phone calls from Gautam bhai and Surya, telling me what to work on,” says the Kerala batter, after his century against South Africa

Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh led the scoring charts at the Paris Olympics with 10 goals; Sreejesh brought the curtains down on his career at the highest level, putting together an incredible Olympic campaign

Jose Mourinho fined and banned for criticising Turkish soccer, questioning officials, and unsportsmanlike conduct towards fans

Built at an approximate cost of ₹740 crores, Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar is not just one of the largest in the country, but also most advanced and self-sufficient.

Dhruv Jurel shines with bat, but India A falls to Australia A in unofficial Test series 0-2

India need to address lack of runs from other key batters to ensure that the burden doesn't fall too heavily on their in-form keeper-batter.

Jan Zelezny, 58, is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era and is a world and Olympic champion. He also holds the record in the event.

The BYD eMAX 7 is among the newest electric MPVs targeting family users in the Indian market. Combining advanced technology with an emphasis on practicality, this EV which provides options for both 6- and 7-seater configurations, aiming to meet the needs of families seeking a spacious yet sustainable ride. 

Škoda Auto India’s first-ever sub-4-metre compact SUV Kylaq gets its name from the Sanskrit word, crystal, inspired by Mount Kailash

Shivam Bhambri notches up a century

BCCI decision comes despite Pakistan Cricket Board offering special security arrangements, choice of venue; India favours having its matches outside Pakistan under hybrid model

When the two sides met in the league phase, Calicut won a match (1-0) while the other was drawn (1-1)

Pradosh chips in with a half-century as the team reaches 217 for two in its second essay; the host clinches three points for its first-innings lead while the visitor gains a point

His 15th five-wicket haul results in Mumbai earning a bonus point following an innings win; Himanshu picks four as Swain, Biswal contributions go in vain

Saha’s fifty quashes hopes of a comeback by the hosts; Smaran, Shreyas and Manish take their side to safety after a shaky start; Mayank puts the onus on the batters to iron out their flaws

Chennaiyin captain Ryan Edwards scored the opening goal in the 60th minute, while Nathan Asher Rodrigues grabbed Mumbai’s equaliser in the 63rd

Top Indians Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi drew with Iranians Parham Maghsoodloo and Amin Tabatabaei

So much so, even his opponent, reigning World champion Ding Liren, has talked up Gukesh, downplaying himself

Ajay Jadeja, emphasising India’s edge, said: “We may not reach the World Test Championship final, but I believe we can secure the series win.