Vladimir Kramnik Reacts to Levon Aronian’s Claim (Image: Chess.com) Levon Aronian’s candid assessment of his chess career has drawn a pointed reaction from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, after the American grandmaster said that reaching No. 2 in the world was already a “miracle” for him.In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Aronian…
Chennai: East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan celebrates his century (PTI Photo) Ishan Kishan led from the front with a superb unbeaten century as East Zone finished Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final on 385/4 against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.After winning the toss and opting to bat,…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket is going through a major crisis. With the team already 2-0 down in the three-Test series against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a series of sudden changes that have raised more questions than answers. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Atiq-uz-Zaman has expressed his disappointment over the situation, saying the team…
Max Verstappen (Image: F1) Monza has earned its nickname as the “Temple of Speed”, and Max Verstappen produced one of the most extraordinary demonstrations of that speed at the Italian Grand Prix in 2025.The Red Bull driver left Monza with not one, but two remarkable F1 speed records, the fastest qualifying lap in Formula 1…
Tilak Varma confronts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Tilak Varma appeared to have a few words for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Duleep Trophy final on Sunday, with the South Zone captain walking straight up to the 15-year-old batter and speaking to him at close quarters.The exchange quickly caught attention, although what Tilak said could not be heard clearly.Sooryavanshi…
Andrew Symonds’ eight-run madness at the Gabba Andrew Symonds once produced one of the rarest scoring feats in Test cricket, collecting eight runs from a single delivery during Australia’s Test against New Zealand at the Gabba in Brisbane in 2008-09.The bizarre sequence involved an all-run four followed by four overthrows, with New Zealand fast bowler…
East Zone’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot on day one of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final cricket match between South Zone and East Zone, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took on senior India pacer Mohammed Siraj and hit him for three boundaries in a single over on Day 1 of the…
India crush Pakistan by seven wickets Pakistan’s Women’s Asia Cup campaign appears to be operating in a rather interesting parallel universe.On the field, Pakistan were blown away by India, bundled out for just 55 in 18.1 overs and then beaten by seven wickets in a little over eight overs. Off the field, however, Pakistan women’s…
Duleep Trophy final Live: East Zone and South Zone lock horns in the Duleep Trophy final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the prestigious title on the line. East won the toss and opted to bat first in what promises to be a closely watched contest featuring several players with international experience. East…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Kolkata: On Teacher’s Day, the eve of the Duleep Trophy final, Manish Ojha has one particular wish — that his most famous ward, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, produces a record-breaking knock when East Zone take on South Zone in the title clash starting Sunday.Vaibhav’s childhood coach, who watched East Zone’s semifinal in Bengaluru,…