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Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (Photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: The chess world has a new apex predator, and his name is Javokhir Sindarov.In a breathtaking display of tactical aggression, the 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) clinched the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Tuesday, securing his right to challenge India’s D Gukesh…

Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel, India’s T20 World Cup-winning players have been added to the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Registered Testing Pool (RTP) for the second quarter of the year 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the updated list.NADA is India’s apex anti-doping body, responsible for…

Munaf Patel (Screengrab) Former India pacer and current Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has raised serious concerns about India’s cricketing ecosystem, calling for urgent reforms in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and the domestic structure.Speaking on TOI Sports’ Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast, Munaf did not hold back in his assessment, suggesting that the current…

Munaf Patel, Gautam Gambhir Former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel has backed men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying that if he is removed from his position as the head coach, it will become tough to handle players, adding that many people don’t like Gambhir because he is a genuine person.“Just remember this, if a…

Munaf Patel and Jasprit Bumrah (Image: BCCI and X/Screengrab) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in world cricket today, with his impact and stature often placing him alongside icons like Virat Kohli in terms of influence. However, former India pacer and current Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf…

Mayank Yadav (Screengrab/X) Lucknow Super Giants are set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in what promises to be a high-octane IPL clash, with a potential major boost in the form of pace sensation Mayank Yadav’s return.The young speedster, who has been sidelined due to injury, is likely to be…

Chennai Super Kings assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram revealed that Noor Ahmad benefited from a detailed discussion with MS Dhoni during a net session, where he was advised to work on his leg-breaks.Noor delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 3/21 in four overs as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL…

Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing…

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium today, April 15. This encounter features a stark contrast between the tournament’s best batting unit and its most economical bowling attack . RCB enters the match in third place after a high-scoring win…

R-L India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner (Photos by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The hour of judgement has arrived. Unless a tie-breaker is forced and we have to wait for another day, it will be decided on Wednesday on the Mediterranean shores of Cyprus who will take the Women’s Candidates crown…