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Chess Olympiad Trophy Goes Missing From All India Chess Federation Office

An "embarrassed" All India Chess Federation (AICF) has filed a police complaint after a Chess Olympiad trophy its team won in the last edition of the tournament at home went missing from its office, forcing the sports body to arrange for a replica of the prized possession and tender an apology. It is a rolling trophy, and the incident came at a time when the Indian men's team is closing in on the gold medal in the ongoing 45th edition of the Olympiad at Budapest. AICF sources confirmed that the Gaprindashvili Trophy, given to the team with the best overall performance across open and women's divisions, has gone missing. India was the last holder of the trophy, having won it here in 2022.

"Arsenal Are Always...": Ex-Manchester City Star's Premier League Title Prediction

Former Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has predicted Aston Villa to finish in the Premier League top four once again this season. Villa, under Spanish manager Unai Emery, finished fourth in the Premier League last season with 68 points, thus securing Champions League football after 32 years. Emery's Villa made a winning return to the Champions League, winning 3-0 at BSC Young Boys in Switzerland earlier this week. Wright-Phillips, who is in India for Manchester City's 'Champions 4-in-a-row Trophy Tour', feels there won't be any changes, as far as the Champions League places are concerned.

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in extra innings over Twins

Andrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday.

There Was No Grip On Wicket So I Experimented, Says Jasprit Bumrah After Taking Four-Fer vs Bangladesh

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah was the most successful Indian bowler on the tricky Chepauk surface as he returned with figures of 4-50 to bowl out Bangladesh for 149 in the ongoing first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Bumrah revealed he experimented with his deliveries as his stock ones were not yielding any results on the second day of the contest. The pacer shared how he set up Mushfiqur Rahim's dismissal when there was no assistance from the pitch.

England In 2021 Or Bangladesh 2024: Ravichandran Ashwin Picks Hundred He Likes Better

India's seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was unable to pick between his century against England in 2021 and his latest hundred against Bangladesh in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It was the same venue in 2021 against England when Ashwin dug deep and turned the tides in India's favour with his 106 off 148 deliveries. Three years later, when Bangladesh managed to reduce India to 144/6, Ashwin took the mantle of putting runs on the board alongside Ravindra Jadeja.

"Average Of 34": Sanjay Manjrekar Highlights Only Issue Plaguing KL Rahul's Career

One of the finest batters in Indian cricket, at least from the technical standpoint', KL Rahul has hadn't a smooth journey at the top level over the last few years. Already out of Team India's T20 scheme, Rahul failed to make his presence count as he earned the spot in the playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh. In the first innings, Rahul could only hit 16 runs off 52 balls, but he never looked comfortable in the middle. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels the issue with Rahul is entirely temperamental.

"I Always Envy Him. So Gifted, So Talented": R Ashwin's Massive Praise For India Teammate. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

Hunting in pair is an often-used maxim about fast bowlers, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have given a new spin to it, consistently troubling the opposition in more ways than one. The latest mission by the Tango and Cash of modern Indian cricket was against Bangladesh in the ongoing first Test here when they added 199 runs for the seventh wicket to lead India to 376 all out from a wispy 144 for six. It was a new high even for the Ashwin-Jadeja combine, who have registered three 50-plus stands together to steady the Indian ship in the past.

Ravindra Jadeja's Target For Chennai Test Is A Matter Of Concern For Bangladesh

India's seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is eyeing to hit the 300 Test wickets milestone after his impressive outing with the ball on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The opening two days have been a topsy-turvy affair for both sides. Bangladesh managed to reduce India to 144-6, foreshadowing signs of wrapping up the first inning quickly. The experienced duo, who are well known for their capabilities with the bat, steadied the ship by stitching up a 199-run partnership.

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Chess Olympiad Trophy Goes Missing From All India Chess Federation Office

"Arsenal Are Always...": Ex-Manchester City Star's Premier League Title Prediction

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in extra innings over Twins

There Was No Grip On Wicket So I Experimented, Says Jasprit Bumrah After Taking Four-Fer vs Bangladesh

England In 2021 Or Bangladesh 2024: Ravichandran Ashwin Picks Hundred He Likes Better

"Average Of 34": Sanjay Manjrekar Highlights Only Issue Plaguing KL Rahul's Career

"I Always Envy Him. So Gifted, So Talented": R Ashwin's Massive Praise For India Teammate. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

Ravindra Jadeja's Target For Chennai Test Is A Matter Of Concern For Bangladesh