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Who Is Gukesh D? All You Need To Know About Youngest World Chess Championship Contender

India scripted history in chess as Gukesh D, at the age of 17, became the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates Chess tournament in Toronto. The teenager, who one of the pillars of the revolution India has caused in chess across the globe, also became the youngest challenger to the World Championship title, courtesy of his victory at the event. Gukesh needed only a draw against American Hikaru Nakamura in the 14th and final round to secure that tile. He did so by accumulating a total of nine points out of a possible 14.

Hardik Pandya Suffering Mental Health Issues Due To Booing In IPL Games: Star Slams MI Captain's Trolls

Since the time, the IPL 2024 began, one player who has been at the receiving end of fans's criticism is Hardik Pandya. His replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain of Mumbai Indians did not go down well with most fans. Every time Hardik Pandya appeared for toss or did something on the field, he was mostly booed by the fans present. It happened at MI's home-ground Wankhede Stadium too. While he has not publicly spoken about it, Hardik Pandya is under pressure.

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match at Eden Gardens was full of controversy. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 contest on Sunday saw Virat Kohli being given out on a delivery that looked like an above-waist-height no-ball to the naked eye. Though the umpires and the broadcaster justified the decision, the controversy hasn't yet died down. As fans were coming to terms with Kohli's debatable dismissal, another video emerged from the match, suggesting the umpires gave only 4 runs for a six to RCB batter Suyash Prabhudesai. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match at Eden Gardens was full of controversy. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 contest on Sunday saw Virat Kohli being given out on a delivery that looked like an above-waist-height no-ball to the naked eye. Though the umpires and the broadcaster justified the decision, the controversy hasn't yet died down. As fans were coming to terms with Kohli's debatable dismissal, another video emerged from the match, suggesting the umpires gave only 4 runs for a six to RCB batter Suyash Prabhudesai. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

"He's Very Confident": RR Skipper Sanju Samson's Massive Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Following Yashasvi Jaiswal's 104 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson heaped praise on the 22-year-old batter. Yashasvi's century helped the Rajasthan-based franchise clinch a 9-wicket win over MI. The left-handed batter took 60 balls to reach the 104-run mark at a strike rate of 173.33. He slammed 9 fours and 7 sixes during his time on the crease. While speaking at the post-match presentation, Samson said that Yashasvi does not need any advice from anyone.

Kolkata beat Bengaluru by one run in IPL thriller after Virat Kohli's dismissal drama

Kolkata Knight Riders survived a late charge by Royal Challengers Bengaluru batsmen to win by one run in an IPL thriller after Virat Kohli's angry outburst at his dismissal on Sunday.

India's Gukesh D Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Win Candidates Chess Tournament

India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here to become youngest ever challenger to the world title. He will take on reigning world champion, China's Ding Liren, for the crown later this year. Gukesh accumulated nine out of a possible 14 points here after drawing his final round game against American Hikaru Nakamura. He became only the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates. Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came in 2014.

"Not The Right Time To...": Hardik Pandya's Intriguing Captaincy Take On MI Loss

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was once again at the losing end as Rajasthan Royals all but secured their progression into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs with a thumping 9-wicket win. Hardik, who has been in the spotlight ever since he took over the franchise's reins from Rohit Sharma, admitted that the team hasn't been good enough in any of the three departments of the game. As mistakes as a batting unit, bowling unit, and in the field continue to cost Mumbai Indians important games, Hardik admitted it's time to accept flaws and work on them. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

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Who Is Gukesh D? All You Need To Know About Youngest World Chess Championship Contender

Hardik Pandya Suffering Mental Health Issues Due To Booing In IPL Games: Star Slams MI Captain's Trolls

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

"He's Very Confident": RR Skipper Sanju Samson's Massive Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Kolkata beat Bengaluru by one run in IPL thriller after Virat Kohli's dismissal drama

India's Gukesh D Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Win Candidates Chess Tournament

"Not The Right Time To...": Hardik Pandya's Intriguing Captaincy Take On MI Loss