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"Future Is Here": Chess Community Lauds D Gukesh's Historic Win

The chess community went into a frenzy as it hailed India's D Gukesh as a potential "future world champion" after he etched his name in the history books by winning the prestigious Candidates tournament in Toronto. Gukesh drew with American Hikaru Nakamura in the final round to not only win the prestigious tournament but also become the youngest ever challenger to the world title at 17. Five-time world champion and the only other Indian to win the Candidates, the legendary Viswanathan Anand was one of the first people to congratulate the teenager.

"Not Good For The Game": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal vs KKR

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has lashed out at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli's controversial during thier IPL 2024 match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. During the third over of the RCB's 223-run chase, Kohli ended up mishitting a full-toss from pacer Harshit Rana, who completed an easy caught and bowled dismissal. While KKR cricketers celebrated, Kohli went for a review as he was convinced that the ball was above his waist on contact with the bat.

"Wanted To Use Stronger Word, But...": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Message Over High-Scoring IPL Games

The ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a run fest so far. In just 35 matches so far, teams have breached the 250-run mark five times, with SunRisers Hyderbad (SRH) achieving three of those totals. SRH have also broken the record for the biggest-ever IPL total not once but twice. Amid the run fest in IPL 2024, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), suggesting measures for protection of bowlers.

First In 17 Years! Yuzvendra Chahal Touches Major Milestone With 200th IPL Wicket

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal completed 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, becoming the first bowler to do so. The veteran Indian spinner reached this milestone during the IPL match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Sawai Man Singh Stadium. This incredible moment in Chahal's cricket career came during the eighth over of the game. Chahal caught and bowled Afghanistan and MI all-rounder Mohammed Nabi for 23 runs to bring up his double century of wickets.

Watch: Umpire Confronts Virat Kohli Over No-Ball Row In KKR vs RCB Match, Then This Happens

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered another defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, going down to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 1 run in a thrilling contest. The narrow margin of the defeat sums up the close contest it was. What made the battle even more intense was the controversial dismissal of Virat Kohli who was caught and bowled by KKR pacer Harshit Rana after being troubled by an above-waist full toss. Despite reviewing the call, Kohli remained out, but that didn't prevent him from taking up the matter with the umpires.

Gautam Gambhir's One-Line Message For Virat Kohli's RCB After Thrilling Loss vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. Gambhir took to his official X (formerly X) account and said that the Bengaluru-based franchise displayed a 'phenomenal character' during their match against KKR. "Phenomenal display of character by RCB today," Gambhir wrote. Summarizing the match, RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis won the toss and elected to field first. Phil Salt's explosive 48 in 14 balls, with seven fours and three sixes, provided the two-time champions with some extra runs in the powerplay.

IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: How Win Over Punjab Kings Impacts Gujarat Titans

R Sai Kishore shone with figures of 4 for 33 in four overs as Gujarat Titans eased past Punjab Kings by three wickets for their fourth win in the 2024 IPL in Mullanpur on Sunday. It was a dominant day for the spinners as the trio of Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan (1/15) and Noor Ahmed (2/20) exposed an ill-equipped Punjab Kings with their guile to dismiss them for a below-par 142. Liam Livingstone, who juggles between leg-break and off-spin, struck twice in the middle overs to keep Punjab Kings alive in the game. However, he did not get much support from fellow spinner Harpreet Brar, who leaked 35 in his four overs in a low-scoring affair.

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.

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"Future Is Here": Chess Community Lauds D Gukesh's Historic Win

"Not Good For The Game": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal vs KKR

"Wanted To Use Stronger Word, But...": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Message Over High-Scoring IPL Games

First In 17 Years! Yuzvendra Chahal Touches Major Milestone With 200th IPL Wicket

Watch: Umpire Confronts Virat Kohli Over No-Ball Row In KKR vs RCB Match, Then This Happens

Gautam Gambhir's One-Line Message For Virat Kohli's RCB After Thrilling Loss vs KKR

IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: How Win Over Punjab Kings Impacts Gujarat Titans

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