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The making of India’s 97th GM Harshavardhan: A ‘legend’ among friends, now his parents’ pride
Harshavardhan GB became India’s 97th Grandmaster, ending a six-year wait since earning his IM title in 2020. Nicknamed “legend” by his chess peers for his creative brilliance, the 22-year-old overcame repeated near-misses, financial struggles and travel hardships. Backed by his family and coaches, Harshavardhan’s emotional breakthrough has now set him on the path towards becoming…
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‘Brazil vs Japan like a final’: Ancelotti on Asian giants ahead of WC R32 match
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‘Still trying to process it’: Rajasthan-born Moondra leads Ireland’s celebrations after beating India
Ireland achieved a historic 2-0 T20I series triumph over reigning world champions India, with debutant Jai Moondra emerging as the unlikely hero. The software engineer from Rajasthan claimed crucial wickets, including Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer, to seal a dramatic one-run victory. Moondra, named Player of the Match and Series, expressed disbelief at the monumental…
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Seika, Kyungbock crowned champions as NBA Rising Stars Invitational ends on a high
Over six days in Singapore, the NBA Rising Stars Invitational evolved into far more than a high-school basketball tournament. With Asia’s best young talent, NBA and WNBA legends, packed stands and a growing ecosystem around the game, the event offered a glimpse into where basketball in the region is headed.
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FIFA WC: Stephen Eustaquio’s late stunner sends Canada into historic last 16
Canada secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa with a stunning 92nd-minute volley from Stephen Eustaquio at SoFi Stadium. This marks Canada’s first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history. Despite South Africa’s strong defense, Eustaquio’s late heroics propelled Canada into the Round of 16, where they will face either the Netherlands or Morocco.…
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‘Didn’t play well against good teams’: Harmanpreet minces no words after WC exit
The loss meant India failed to qualify for the semi-finals despite posting 170 for four after being asked to bat.
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All-action hero Eustaquio nets injury time winner to send Canada to round of 16
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‘They outplayed us’: Shreyas Iyer joins Pant in unwanted club after Ireland shock
Ireland secured a historic 2-0 T20I series win over India, marking a tough start for captain Shreyas Iyer. India faltered in their chase of 155, falling short by one run despite a late surge. Iyer acknowledged Ireland’s superior understanding of the conditions, admitting India’s batting unit struggled to adapt. The defeat also ended India’s impressive…
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‘I don’t have any more fight left in me’: Ben Stokes reveals reason behind shock retirement
England captain Ben Stokes has revealed the profound emotional toll of the Ashes defeat as the primary reason for his international retirement. He confessed to his wife that he felt “no more fight” left to overcome the disappointment. Stokes cited overwhelming emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, accumulated over years of demanding cricket, as the driving…
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Tilak Varma enters unwanted record books after slowest-ever…
Tilak Varma’s resilient half-century was a lone bright spot for India in their narrow one-run loss to Ireland, despite becoming one of the slowest Indian fifties in T20Is. Walking in during a top-order collapse, Varma battled tough conditions to reach his milestone. Ultimately, Ireland secured a historic series win, ending India’s impressive streak.