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‘When Dhoni stepped away, Kohli-Shastri toughened Indian cricket’: Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane believes Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened Indian cricket. They instilled a fearless and aggressive approach, especially in overseas matches. India achieved significant success under their leadership during this period. Rahane expressed concern about the current Test cricket mentality and resilience. He noted a decline in the patience required for difficult match phases.
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Father quit job, pawned jewellery to fund chess dream: Olympiad-bound Savitha’s story
Savitha Shri Baskar never set out to become the family’s chess star. She first picked up the game by watching her elder brother, but soon became the one her father chose to back. He quit his job in Singapore, pawned jewellery and stretched the family’s finances to keep her career going. Now, at 19, Savitha…
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AICF confirms new dates for chess nationals after GM Abhijeet Gupta flags 2026 snub
The All India Chess Federation has rescheduled the senior National Chess Championship to November 29-December 9, 2026, in Varanasi, after GM Abhijeet Gupta objected to its proposed March 2027 dates. AICF held discussions with stakeholders to come up with a solution while retaining the venue. Gupta had cited school board exams and the risk of…
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After Pakistan boxer, Uganda athletes go ‘missing’ in Glasgow after CWG campaign
Scottish police are probing reports of athletes from Pakistan and Uganda going missing after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Four Ugandan boxers reportedly disappeared, with one seeking asylum, while Pakistani boxer Qudratullah was also reported missing. Pakistan finished with just one medal, a bronze for Fatima Zahra, marking its poorest Commonwealth Games campaign in…
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ECB ‘unhappy’ as Ireland defy England policy, host Afghanistan for ODI series
The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan began on Wednesday in Bready. According to a report in The Guardian, Ireland’s decision to host Afghanistan could affect its future cricket ties with England.
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Father quit job, pawned jewellery to fund chess dream: Olympiad-bound Savitha’s story
Savitha Shri Baskar never set out to become the family’s chess star. She first picked up the game by watching her elder brother, but soon became the one her father chose to back. He quit his job in Singapore, pawned jewellery and stretched the family’s finances to keep her career going. Now, at 19, Savitha…
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When Dhoni stepped away, Virat-Ravi toughened up Indian cricket: Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane believes Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened Indian cricket. They instilled a fearless and aggressive approach, especially in overseas matches. India achieved significant success under their leadership during this period. Rahane expressed concern about the current Test cricket mentality and resilience. He noted a decline in the patience required for difficult match phases.
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‘I have to even do their hair sometimes’: Dipa Karmakar on life as coach
After retiring in 2024 due to recurring injuries, Olympic gymnast Dipa Karmakar has begun coaching young gymnasts in Agartala. She enjoys being an elder-sister figure to beginners while passing on her experience. Having completed a Level 1 coaching course, Dipa hopes to nurture future champions, with two students already showing promise. She also dreams of…
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Father quit job, pawned jewellery to fund chess dream: Olympiad-bound Savitha’s story
Savitha Shri Baskar never set out to become the family’s chess star. She first picked up the game by watching her elder brother, but soon became the one her father chose to back. He quit his job in Singapore, pawned jewellery and stretched the family’s finances to keep her career going. Now, at 19, Savitha…
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AICF confirms new dates for chess nationals after GM Abhijeet Gupta flags 2026 snub
The All India Chess Federation has rescheduled the senior National Chess Championship to November 29-December 9, 2026, in Varanasi, after GM Abhijeet Gupta objected to its proposed March 2027 dates. AICF held discussions with stakeholders to come up with a solution while retaining the venue. Gupta had cited school board exams and the risk of…