No handshake! Uzbek chess GM stuns India’s Harika Dronavali with ‘Namaste’ – Watch | Chess News

Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…

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‘I can see a lot of respect’: Ex-India cricketer in awe of young skipper Riyan Parag | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu has backed Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag, stating that the young captain has already earned the trust and respect of his teammates early in his leadership stint.Rajasthan edged past Gujarat Titans by six runs in a tense encounter at the Narendra…

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‘He used pace well’: Ex-Indian spinner praises Sai Sudharsan despite loss to RR | Cricket News

Sai Sudharsan. (AFP Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Sai Sudharsan for his impressive knock for Gujarat Titans, highlighting the youngster’s clarity and understanding of his game despite the team’s narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals.Sudharsan played a fluent innings of 73 off 44 balls in the absence of regular skipper Shubman Gill, but Gujarat…

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‘Ba**s of steel’: Ravi Shastri’s explosive verdict on Riyan Parag’s captaincy | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag found himself at the centre of a gripping IPL 2026 contest, as a bold late-game decision helped his side edge past Gujarat Titans by six runs in Ahmedabad. The call not only proved decisive but also earned admiration from former India coach Ravi…

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