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"Long, Crazy Day": R Praggnanandhaa Reveals Raw Emotion After Beating D Gukesh To Tata Steel Chess Title

Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa didn't envisage such a "crazy day" with eight hours of world class performance after which he pipped reigning World Champion D Gukesh to win his maiden Tata Steel Chess Tournament. "It was very long, close to eight hours, the first game itself lasted like 6.5 hours and then we had this blitz, it was a crazy day," he said. On the impact of this victory, Praggnanandhaa said, "This is a very special event in the chess world and I have seen games from this tournament growing up. Last year, it did not go my way so I was really motivated for this tournament."

Virat Kohli's All-Time T20I Record Broken, Abhishek Sharma Makes History With Whirlwind 135

India batter Abhishek Sharma registered his name in history books with a majestic 54-ball 135 in the 5th and final T20I of the series against England on Sunday. The left-handed opening batter has always shown the intent of playing such extraordinary innings and he executed it to perfection at Wankhede this time. As Abhishek's inspiring knock helped India secure a whopping 150-run victory against Jos Buttler-led tourists, the young opener went on to break several records. One of the biggest records that Abhishek broke, courtesy of his century against England, was Virat Kohli's milestone of scoring the most number of runs in a T20I series against England for India.

Abhishek Sharma's Epic 'Will Send Chappal' Reply To Yuvraj Singh's Post After 54-Ball 135

India have unearthed another stunning T20 talent in the form of Abhishek Sharma. After a topsy-turvy start to the T20I series against England, Abhishek showed once again why he is so highly rated in the shortest format. The opening batter hit a mind-boggling 54-ball 135 as India secured a stunning 150-run victory against England in the 5th and final T20I of the series in Mumbai on Sunday. Seeing Abhishek teach the Brendon McCullum-coached England a new 'Bazball' lesson, the batter's mentor Yuvraj Singh shared a worthy post, praising the southpaw.

Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Rift Rumours During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Living up to his reputation of not mincing words, India head coach Gautam Gambhir mocked those spreading rumours of a rift in the Indian team. On Team India's previous tour, away to Australia, reports of there being divide in the Indian team emerged. As results went against the Indian team Down Under, the defeats against Australia further fuelled the rumours, but Gambhir decided to maintain his silence on the matter. However, after helping the Indian team secure a 4-1 T20I series win against England, Gambhir decided to give it back to those spreading the rumours.

"India Played With 12 Players": England Great Cries Foul As Hosts Secure 4-1 Series Win

Team India wrapped up a brilliant T20I series victory against England with a gigantic 150-run win in the 5th and final match at Wankhede on Sunday. In the process, India managed to seal a 4-1 series win against Jos Buttler's men. However, former England captain Michael Vaughan doesn't agree with the 4-1 scoreline, saying it should've been 2-2 as India 'played 12 men' in the 4th T20I. The remark from Vaughan comes in the wake of the 'concussion substitute' controversy that saw Shivam Dube being replaced by Harshit Rana in the penultimate match of the series.

Chelsea, Australia forward Sam Kerr racially abused police officer, court told - ESPN

Chelsea forward and Australia captain Sam Kerr went on trial in a London court on Monday, accused of racially abusing a white police officer after a drunken dispute with a taxi driver.

Rs 12,51,10,64,000: Lucknow Super Giants Owners Buy Franchise Stake In The Hundred For Whopping Price: Report

Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group, the owners of Indian Premier League side Lucknow Super Giants, on Monday won the race to partner Lancashire to run The Hundred franchise, Manchester Originals. RPSG Group came up with the highest bid to secure a 49 per cent stake in the franchise, according to Espncricinfo. RPSG Group, which had made an unsuccessful bid for London Spirit on Friday, finally secured a stake in the Manchester-based Hundred side reportedly for around 116 million pounds (approximately over Rs 1251 crore).

Story Behind Virat Kohli's Dismissal By Himanshu Sangwan In Ranji Trophy: "Bus Driver Told Me To Bowl At..."

Virat Kohli's much-fancied Ranji Trophy return after 12 long years was short-lived after he was dismissed for just 6 by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan in the first innings of the match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli didn't get to bat in the second innings as Delhi handed Railways a defeat by an innings in the group match. Despite the negative result his team incurred, Railways' Himanshu Sangwan made headlines for the fact that he clean-bowled the great Virat Kohli.

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"Long, Crazy Day": R Praggnanandhaa Reveals Raw Emotion After Beating D Gukesh To Tata Steel Chess Title

Virat Kohli's All-Time T20I Record Broken, Abhishek Sharma Makes History With Whirlwind 135

Abhishek Sharma's Epic 'Will Send Chappal' Reply To Yuvraj Singh's Post After 54-Ball 135

Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Rift Rumours During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

"India Played With 12 Players": England Great Cries Foul As Hosts Secure 4-1 Series Win

Chelsea, Australia forward Sam Kerr racially abused police officer, court told - ESPN

Rs 12,51,10,64,000: Lucknow Super Giants Owners Buy Franchise Stake In The Hundred For Whopping Price: Report

Story Behind Virat Kohli's Dismissal By Himanshu Sangwan In Ranji Trophy: "Bus Driver Told Me To Bowl At..."