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"I Don't Touch Other Women": Uzbek GM Refuses Handshake With India's Vaishali, Triggers Row

Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant no disrespect and didn't respond to the gesture because of "religious reasons". In a video shared by ChessBase India on social media, Vaishali can be seen extending her hand before the start of a fourth-round contest against Yakubboev, who sat down without responding to it, leaving the Indian visibly awkward.

Tata Steel Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh

Continuing his fine form in the Tata Steel Masters, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a solid draw with world champion D Gukesh in the eighth round in Wijk Aan Zee. Playing the white side of a Berlin defense, Praggnanandhaa had a slightly favourable position optically but Gukesh was always on the guard. It was in the early middle game that Gukesh sacrificed a pawn to get his counterplay rolling, and even though Praggnanandhaa tried to make use of it, the game was always closer to a draw.

"Miracle If Jasprit Bumrah Turns Up 100% Fit": BCCI Suffers Fresh Champions Trophy Setback

Team India's chances of clinching the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai suffer a fresh blow, with a report suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah being 100% fit for the global event would require a 'miracle'. Bumrah has been struggling with a back injury since the 5th and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The pacer has reportedly been in touch with Dr. Rowan Schouten in New Zealand and is also scheduled to visit the country for treatment ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, with chances of him being 100% fit in time for the tournament being slim, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing a 'backup'.

Runs Due From Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's Bat As India On Course To Seal T20I Series vs England

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to get back to his belligerent best after a prolonged lean run when his uber-aggressive unit takes on a struggling England in the third T20 International, aiming for a series-sealing win in Rajkot on Tuesday. Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped. The year gone by was the least productive for arguably the world's best T20 batter as he totalled 429 runs in 17 innings at an average of 26.81.

R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh In Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Playing the white side of a Berlin defense, Praggnanadhaa had slightly favourable position optically but Gukesh was always on guard to defend. It was in the early middle game that Gukesh sacrificed a pawn to get his counterplay rolling and even though Praggnanadhaa tried to make use of it, the game was always closer to a draw.

Daftar Pebulutangkis Indonesia di Thailand Masters 2025

Setelah Indonesia Masters 2025, jadwal BWF World Tour berikutnya adalah Thailand Masters 2025. Berikut daftar para pebulutangkis Indonesia yang ikut serta.

Watch: Coldplay Clean Bowls Jasprit Bumrah With Personalised Song In Ahmedabad Show

British rock band, and Coldplay concluded its India journey as part of the 'Music of the Spheres' World Tour. After enthralling the fans for three days in Mumbai, Coldplay played in Ahmedabad in a two-day concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium. On the final day, which was also streamed live, the band dropped a big surprise by getting Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to arrive at the venue. On the spot, Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin, also dedicated a special song for Bumrah.

"Unke He Saath...": Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Take On Not Emulating Rohit Sharma's Stump-Mic Antics

When it comes to stump mic antics, India captain Rohit Sharma is a gift that keeps on giving. Rohit's stump mic chirps, more often than not, have gone viral on social media. Most importantly, Rohit's antics are adored by fans. Who can forget his iconic 'Garden mein ghoomne wale ladke' (boys who stroll in the garden) remark to the youngsters during the Test series against England last year. Recently, India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav if the boys still stroll in the garden, especially with Rohit no longer part of the setup following his retirement from the format.

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"I Don't Touch Other Women": Uzbek GM Refuses Handshake With India's Vaishali, Triggers Row

Tata Steel Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh

"Miracle If Jasprit Bumrah Turns Up 100% Fit": BCCI Suffers Fresh Champions Trophy Setback

Runs Due From Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's Bat As India On Course To Seal T20I Series vs England

R Praggnanandhaa Draws With D Gukesh In Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Daftar Pebulutangkis Indonesia di Thailand Masters 2025

Watch: Coldplay Clean Bowls Jasprit Bumrah With Personalised Song In Ahmedabad Show

"Unke He Saath...": Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Take On Not Emulating Rohit Sharma's Stump-Mic Antics