Javokhir Sindarov (Image credit: FIDE) NAGPUR: World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov is four wins and three draws away from winning the Candidates in Cyprus.With five wins, two draws and six points from seven games, Uzbekistan’s 20-year-old youngest Candidate has already achieved the best score at the halfway mark of the tournament since the eightplayer double…
LSG pacer Mohsin Khan during a practice session. LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan, who has made a comeback in IPL after a 14-15 months’ rehabilitation following an injury, said that he could return due to the inspiration of his mother who passed away two months ago.“The long injury layoff pushed me into…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise in cricket has already been filled with dramatic highs, and all eyes have been on him since. But his next challenge could well define the next phase of his journey. As Rajasthan Royals prepare to face Mumbai Indians in Guwahati, the teenage sensation is set…
Australia bowler Mitchell Starc has yet to join the Delhi Capitals camp and it’s learnt that the 36-year-old is likely to miss at least three more games for the franchise. Starc is managing a shoulder and elbow injury back home and is highly unlikely to join the squad till April 20. Before that, Delhi are…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggles in IPL 2026 have once again brought the spotlight firmly on Cameron Green, whose underwhelming returns continue to raise questions about his role in the side. The Australian all-rounder, yet to be cleared to bowl this season, has not been able to make an impact with the bat either. Across three…
World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura questions FIDE’s safety protocols (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The year was 2015. At 55, veteran Grandmaster (GM) Pravin Thipsay hadn’t won any chess tournament in four years. He arrived at the inaugural Dr. Hegdewar Open in Delhi hoping to break the hex, but by the fifth round, he…
Punjab Kings’ Xavier Bartlett and teammates celebrate the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders’ Finn Allen. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally opened their account in IPL 2026, albeit in frustrating circumstances, as their clash against Punjab Kings was abandoned due to heavy rain and a wet outfield at Eden Gardens on Monday —…
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene and captain Hardik Pandya. (Pic credit: IPL) GUWAHATI: It’s still early days in the season but Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians head into Tuesday’s clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on contrasting notes.The Royals have built early momentum with back-to-back wins while the five-time champions are searching for consistency after…
Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, left, interacts with wicketkeeper Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Noor Ahmad’s form, calling it the biggest issue for Chennai Super Kings following their 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.Noor, who was one of CSK’s standout performers last season, has…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane found himself under intense scrutiny after opting to bat first against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, a decision that drew sharp criticism from several former cricketers. With rain forecast and conditions heavily favouring bowlers early on,…