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Tata Steel Master: D Gukesh Beats Leon Mendonca To Jump Into Sole Lead

World Champion D Gukesh crashed through the defenses of compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round to jump into sole lead at the Tata Steel Master. On a day when R Praggnanandhaa lost his first game against Dutch GM Anish Giri, veteran P Harikrishna also found himself under the spotlight, falling to Russian-turned-Slovenian Vladimir Fedoseev. "I'm happy that I played a good game today and there are still four rounds left so I'm not thinking much about the standings. I'm just happy as to how I am playing," Gukesh said after his game.

Delhi Captain Dodges 'Virat Kohli Bullet' In Press Conference Ahead Of Railways Ranji Trophy Match

Delhi Captain Ayush Badoni had to face some tough questions in the press conference ahead of the Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting Thursday. Badoni, who has been tasked with the responsibility of leading Virat Kohli, a giant name in Indian cricket, in the match was asked if he is feeling nervous ahead of the prospect of captaining Kohli, telling him what to do and where to field. However, Badoni dodged the questions like an ace.

PM Narendra Modi In Attendance As 38th National Games Opening Ceremony Kicks Off

A colourful opening ceremony showcasing Uttarakhand's religious heritage and bio-diversity marked the start of the 38th National Games here on Tuesday as around 10,000 athletes geared up to compete for podium finishes across 32 disciplines. The Games will run till February 14 and events will be held across seven cities of the hill state with Dehradun being the main venue. Around 450 gold medals, and a similar number of silver and bronze medals are at stake. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the stadium along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and will inaugurate the Games in a short while. An estimated 25,000 spectators have packed the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium despite the chilly weather to catch the ceremony live.

Kidambi Srikanth Advances To Round Two Of Thailand Masters 2025

The World Championships medalist Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the round two of the men's singles event at the ongoing Thailand Masters badminton tournament on Wednesday. Srikanth, the world number 47 defeated Israel's Daniil Dubovenko, 74th in badminton rankings by 21-13, 21-18 within two successive games in Pathumwan on Wednesday, as per Olympics.com. Srikanth, who last clinched a BWF badminton title in the 2017 French Open Super Series, raced to a 6-0 lead against his opponent before the latter found his rhythm. The Indian shuttler however kept his calm and headed into the interval with a 11-4 lead, eventually winning the first game.

Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has had a curious journey of late. In and out of the national team over his injury issues, Hardik 'the all-rounder' has become a more reliable player for the team ever since he took up his role as a bowler more seriously. Especially in the T20 format, Hardik has been bowling a lot more consistently of late, hence becoming indispensable to the team's balance. Indian pace great Zaheer Khan, highlighting Hardik's importance as a seamer, feels that the all-rounder himself has also understood how important his role as a bowler is.

Gongadi Trisha Follows Mithali Raj's Footsteps, Paces Innings Like Her 'Idol'

Teen sensation Gongadi Trisha, who became the first player to score a hundred in the ongoing Women's T20 U19 World Cup, has credited her 'idol' and the legendary Mithali Raj for influencing her game, particularly in how she would pace her innings. On Tuesday, the Indian opener struck an unbeaten 110 from just 53 balls that powered India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland. India posted a huge 208/1 before bowling Scotland out for just 58 in their Super Six encounter.

Virat Kohli Declines Team Manager's Offer During Ranji Trophy Camp, Wins Hearts For His Simplicity

Virat Kohli returned to domestic red-ball cricket after a gap of 12 years, practicing with the Delhi state players ahead of their Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting January 30. On the second consecutive day of his practice at the Arun Jaitley stadium, Virat gave the perfect example of his grounded nature, as he refused help to carry his kit in and out, doing everything on his own, just like before. Though Kohli last played for Delhi in 2012, against Uttar Pradesh, those who have known him over this period, say not a lot has changed.

Another India Star Makes Ranji Trophy Return, Joins UP Squad For Match Against MP

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium in Indore from Thursday onwards. Kuldeep, having not played any competitive cricket since the first Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru in October 2024, is making his return to the sport after a hernia surgery, as per ESPNCricinfo. With both UP and MP out of contention for the quarterfinals, Kuldeep will get some quality game time to check his fitness and rhythm ahead of the three-match ODI series against England from February 6 onwards. Kuldeep is a part of that series and in the provisional ICC Champions Trophy squad as well.

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Tata Steel Master: D Gukesh Beats Leon Mendonca To Jump Into Sole Lead

Delhi Captain Dodges 'Virat Kohli Bullet' In Press Conference Ahead Of Railways Ranji Trophy Match

PM Narendra Modi In Attendance As 38th National Games Opening Ceremony Kicks Off

Kidambi Srikanth Advances To Round Two Of Thailand Masters 2025

Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

Gongadi Trisha Follows Mithali Raj's Footsteps, Paces Innings Like Her 'Idol'

Virat Kohli Declines Team Manager's Offer During Ranji Trophy Camp, Wins Hearts For His Simplicity

Another India Star Makes Ranji Trophy Return, Joins UP Squad For Match Against MP