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As World War II erupted in 1939, England’s chess team withdrew from the Buenos Aires Olympiad. In Grandmaster Aarav Dengla’s fourth column for TOI, he explores how three players, Hugh Alexander, Stuart Milner-Barry, and Harry Golombek, returned home to join Bletchley Park. Harnessing chessboard skills like pattern recognition and strategic elimination, they played pivotal roles…

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PV Sindhu won her biggest title since 2019 at the Japan Open earlier this year. There has been a gradual improvement in results and as she goes for a record sixth BWF World Championships medal, the focus is not just on what’s happening on the court. The 31-year-old has turned to sports science and a…

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Cameron Green’s fighting 104 earned praise despite Australia’s Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Adam Gilchrist called his innings a “blueprint” for future success, while Kerry O’Keeffe backed him to become a key No. 5 and eventually No. 4. Bangladesh dominated with bat and ball, comfortably chasing 57 after Australia managed only a 56-run lead.

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Devdutt Padikkal’s remarkable 150-run milestone during a rain-interrupted Test match highlights his growing prowess as a cricketer. He joins the elite ranks of Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara with this achievement from the number three position. The match faced multiple delays due to weather, and despite losing Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul after resumption, Padikkal’s…

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Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen criticised the decision to hold next year’s India Open in Delhi during February, citing severe pollution. He remains undecided about competing, having skipped previous editions despite fines. Antonsen praised current conditions at the World Championships and hopes to win his first world title, but believes the men’s singles field is highly…

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Captain Abu Bakar Mahmood of Pakistan dismisses the importance of rankings as his team gears up for the high-stakes match against India. He believes that the actual performance will determine the winner on the field. After ten years without a win against their fiercest opponents, Pakistan are eager to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals,…

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Thiago Agustin Tirante stunned Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the Cincinnati Open’s second round, earning the biggest win of his career. The Argentine stayed composed despite Djokovic’s resistance and physical struggles. Tirante, ranked 50th, will next face Martin Landaluce, after improving his record against top-10 opponents to four wins and one loss.

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What began with Virat Kohli’s call for greater investment in Test cricket and India’s formidable pace attack became a blueprint for Bangladesh. Mominul Haque transformed the domestic system, backed fast bowlers and changed the country’s Test cricket culture. Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul against Australia is now proof that the gamble is paying off.

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Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil in Darwin. The team achieved this historic win by defeating Australia by nine wickets. Australia struggled with batting across both innings, failing to build partnerships. Steve Smith acknowledged Bangladesh’s superior performance while backing Australia. The team aims to bounce back after this unexpected defeat.

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On Monday, India are set to clash with England in a pivotal Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup. England, fresh from a significant victory against Pakistan, pose a formidable challenge. India must improve their finishing and maintain high energy levels against the skillful European side. With their last win over England dating back…

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