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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Draw Fourth Round Game; Remain Level On Points

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren played out a mostly risk-free draw in the fourth round to remain level on points in the World Chess Championship battle here on Friday. The two players signed peace after 42 moves vide repetition and are tied on two points each after four games of the 14-round showdown. The first to reach 7.5 points will be crowned the champion. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who was playing with black on Friday, is the youngest ever challenger for the title and had won the third game on Wednesday.

"There Are Other Options Too": BCCI VP On 'Hybrid' Champions Trophy Model

On the possibility of the Indian team travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said that the top priority for the board remains the players' safety, and a hybrid model is an option. Uncertainty continues to revolve around India's travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, with the tournament just a couple of months away from commencement.

"Post 26/11...": Shahid Afridi's Direct Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy Mess

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has extended his support to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not accepting the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played in Pakistan. The veteran all-rounder has blamed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for 'intertwining politics with sports' and called for ICC to 'uphold fairness and assert their authority'. The ICC Board meeting is set to take place on Friday to decide the schedule of the marquee tournament. The BCCI has told ICC that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the tournament due to the Indian government's disallowance. However, the PCB is reluctant to host the entire tournament in Pakistan, leaving the future of the Champions Trophy uncertain.

Former SA cricketers arrested for 2016 match-fixing saga

Three former South African cricketers implicated in a match-fixing scheme during the 2015/2016 domestic T20 Ram Slam Challenge - Ethy Mbhalati, Thami Tsolekile and Lonwabo Tsotsobe - have been arrested by the Hawks.

"Lasted 15 Minutes...": Report Reveals What Happened In ICC's Champions Trophy Meeting To Solve Crisis

The ICC meeting, which will decide the fate of the Champions Trophy 2025, has been adjourned for Saturday after suggestions and discussions from all sides, sources said. With India firmly holding on to its decision not to travel to Pakistan for the tournament and the hosts adamant about their stance on organising the entire event in Pakistan, the ICC decided to hold a meeting to arrive at a conclusion. According to sources, Friday's meeting, in which all members were present, has been adjourned for Saturday.

Australia PM XI Skipper Jack Edwards 'Excited To Play Against Best In The World' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Ahead of his side's two-day pink-ball warm-up fixture against India, Australia's Prime Ministers' XI captain Jack Edwards said that the team is excited to go against some of the best players in the world, particularly star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and hope to put a dent into the Indian batting line-up ahead of the pink-ball Test against Australia at Adelaide from December 6 onwards. The visitors will be aiming to brush up their skills against the pink ball as they have arrived in Canberra for the match starting from Saturday onwards.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Stroll Into Semifinals Of Syed Modi International

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen moved a step closer to clinching the women's and men's singles title respectively, registering straight-game wins to advance to the semifinals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament on Friday. Top seed Sindhu, a two-time champion at the event (2017, 2022), defeated China's Dai Wang 21-15, 21-17 in a 48-minute women's singles quarterfinal. Lakshya, the 2021 World Championship bronze medallist, also dominated his match, beating compatriot Meiraba Luwang Maisnam 21-8, 21-19 in the men's singles quarterfinal.

"Not Going To Give You...": Ricky Ponting's Blunt Advice To Out-Of-Form Marnus Labuschagne

Key top-order performer and former No.1 ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has come under scrutiny following his poor show in the first Test against India. Labuschagne, who has been a critical player for Australia, has seen his Test average dip significantly since his twin half-centuries against Pakistan in January. In the recent Perth Test, he managed scores of just two and three in his two innings. Ricky Ponting, speaking on the latest episode of The ICC Review, highlighted Labuschagne's struggles and the need for him to rebound.

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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren Draw Fourth Round Game; Remain Level On Points

"There Are Other Options Too": BCCI VP On 'Hybrid' Champions Trophy Model

"Post 26/11...": Shahid Afridi's Direct Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy Mess

Former SA cricketers arrested for 2016 match-fixing saga

"Lasted 15 Minutes...": Report Reveals What Happened In ICC's Champions Trophy Meeting To Solve Crisis

Australia PM XI Skipper Jack Edwards 'Excited To Play Against Best In The World' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Stroll Into Semifinals Of Syed Modi International

"Not Going To Give You...": Ricky Ponting's Blunt Advice To Out-Of-Form Marnus Labuschagne