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"Parents Look After My Daughter": Koneru Humpy On Family's Role In Her Historic Women's Rapid Chess World Title Win

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion in New York on Sunday. Humpy had won the event back in 2019 at Georgia and the Indian No. 1 is only the second player after China's Ju Wenjun to clinch the title more than once. Humpy's achievement laced a sensational year for the chess fraternity after D Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren to emerge champion in the classical format World Championship recently in Singapore.

"Planned To Pick...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Decision To Leave Shubman Gill Out Of Playing XI

India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on batter Shubman Gill failing to make it into the playing eleven at the Melbourne Test and said that they wanted to have that extra bit of cushion in the bowling for which the 25-year-old left behind. Australia clinched a 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test, with the win the host took a 2-1 lead in the series. While India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's fade away. In a surprising change to India's lineup for the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG, Shubman Gill was dropped, and Rohit Sharma made a return to the top of the batting order.

"Third Umpire Should Have...": BCCI Top Official Breaks Silence As Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Row Divides Cricket World

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Monday slammed third umpire Saikat Sharfuddoula for Yashasvi Jaiswal's contentious dismissal on the final day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne, saying the India opener was "clearly not out". Jaiswal was batting on 84 when Australia skipper Pat Cummins' down-the-leg snorter cramped him for room while attempting a hook, and the home side went up instantaneously in appeal for a caught behind as Alex Carey completed a tumbling take.

Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Grit And Brilliance Continues To Inspire Millions: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's feat of winning the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess championship title twice in her career. Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge champion in New York on Sunday. She had won the event back in 2019 at Georgia, and the India No. 1 is only the second player after China's Ju Wenjun to clinch the title more than once. "Congratulations to @humpy_koneru on winning the 2024 FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship! Her grit and brilliance continues to inspire millions," wrote Modi on 'X'.

Vinod Kambli Dances In Hospital During Recovery, Video Goes Viral

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, currently recovering at a private hospital in Thane district, was seen in a video performing an energetic dance at the medical facility, a moment that left not only the staff but also social media buzzing. Kambli (52) initially complained of urinary infection and muscle cramps following which he was admitted to Akruti Hospital in the Kalher area of Bhiwandi town on December 21. Later, a series of medical examinations revealed clots in his brain.

"Jasprit Bumrah Showed Sam Konstas...": Australia Great's Blunt Remark On Duo's Personal Duel

Young Sam Konstas will gradually come to understand the beauty and vagaries of Test cricket, much like Jasprit Bumrah demonstrated to him in the second essay of the Boxing Day Test, following the debutant's fiery first-innings fifty, feels former Australian opener Simon Katich. Katich, who played 56 Tests for Australia between 2001 to 2010, wants Konstas to retain his unconventional batting style as no one expects a 19-year-old to be a finished product.

Koneru Humpy Grabs Historic World Rapid Chess Championship Title

India's Koneru Humpy bagged an epochal second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia in New York on Sunday. Humpy had won the event back in 2019 at Georgia and the Indian No 1 is only the second player after China's Ju Wenjun to clinch the title more than once. The 37-year-old Humpy finished the tournament with 8.5 out of 11 points. The 18-year-old Volodar Murzin of Russia bagged the corresponding title in the men's section.

"Try And Maximise...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission On Jasprit Bumrah's Workload

Jasprit Bumrah has been the anchor of India's pace attack in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and has so far taken 30 wickets at an average of 12.83. In contrast, the rest of the Indian bowlers have managed 36 wickets at an average of 41.33. Following India's defeat in the Melbourne Test, where the 31-year-old fast bowler claimed a five-wicket haul, captain Rohit Sharma was questioned about the risk of over-bowling Bumrah. "Yeah, there is," Rohit said, according to ESPNcricinfo.

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"Parents Look After My Daughter": Koneru Humpy On Family's Role In Her Historic Women's Rapid Chess World Title Win

"Planned To Pick...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Decision To Leave Shubman Gill Out Of Playing XI

"Third Umpire Should Have...": BCCI Top Official Breaks Silence As Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Row Divides Cricket World

Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Grit And Brilliance Continues To Inspire Millions: PM Narendra Modi

Vinod Kambli Dances In Hospital During Recovery, Video Goes Viral

"Jasprit Bumrah Showed Sam Konstas...": Australia Great's Blunt Remark On Duo's Personal Duel

Koneru Humpy Grabs Historic World Rapid Chess Championship Title

"Try And Maximise...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission On Jasprit Bumrah's Workload