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Chess In India, Admiration For MS Dhoni And More: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Opens Up To NDTV

World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju revealed what he had been feeling in the moments leading up to his victory in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship 2024 against China's Ding Liren. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Gukesh revealed his thoughts during the crunch match, spoke about the growing popularity of chess in India, about the role played by former Indian cricket mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton in his game, and how he shares a similarity with legendary India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Chess In India, Admiration For MS Dhoni And More: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Opens Up To NDTV

World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju revealed what he had been feeling in the moments leading up to his victory in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship 2024 against China's Ding Liren. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Gukesh revealed his thoughts during the crunch match, spoke about the growing popularity of chess in India, about the role played by former Indian cricket mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton in his game, and how he shares a similarity with legendary India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

"Mereko Marwaoge": Rohit Sharma's Reply After Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane 'Retirement Mistake' Is Viral

After a thrilling encounter at the Gabba in the Brisbane Test against Australia, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma said that there is still chance for players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane to make their comeback for the national team in the longest format of the game. The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has ended in a draw after weather continued to make it difficult to push for a result on Wednesday in Brisbane.

Ricky Ponting Points Out One Star Player That "India Will Definitely Miss" In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been bold with his opinions ahead of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia, and has now criticised India's decision to not include Cheteshwar Pujara in the Test squad. Pujara - a man who has nearly 2,000 runs against Australia at an average of nearly 50 - was not included for the series, having been dropped from the Indian Test squad ever since the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 Final. Ponting stated that this could be a mistake made by the selectors.

Gautam Gambhir Still Uncertain On Rohit Sharma's Availability For 1st Test vs Australia

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to confirm if skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the opening Test against Australia in Perth. "There is no confirmation. We'll let you know. Hopefully, he'll be available. Everything you'll get to know by the start of the series," Gambhir said in the press conference. If Rohit misses out, Gambhir sees KL Rahul as a capable opening option.

Sunil Gavaskar's Warning To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir. Says "Unless Things Improve..."

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself in the line of fire after New Zealand's unprecedented 3-0 win in the subcontinent. India's home legacy was torn into pieces by the Kiwis, prompting many to question Gambhir's coaching philosophy. Some tough questions have been asked, not just from Gambhir but also from India captain Rohit Sharma, since the series concluded. India great Sunil Gavaskar feels even harder questions could be asked if India don't go on to do well against Australia in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia Great's 'Kanpur' Warning To Own Team As It Prepares For India In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian captain Brad Haddin lauded Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for being able to force out a result out of an almost unwinnable match against Bangladesh in Kanpur and backed the Men in Blue to replicate such more performances during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home this year in November. In the Kanpur Test, Team India missed two days of action due to rain and wet outfield after Bangladesh ended the first day at 107/3 in the first innings.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Mimic Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action; India Coach's Reaction Is Viral

Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate couldn't control his laughter after Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja were seen imitating pacer Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action in front of him. The incident took place after India captain Rohit Sharma opted to bowl in the second Test against Bangladesh on Friday. Before the start of the play, Ten Doeschate, the former Netherlands batter, had joined the players for the pre-match warm-up routine. However, he was reduced to splits after seeing Kohli and Jadeja's antics.

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Chess In India, Admiration For MS Dhoni And More: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Opens Up To NDTV

Chess In India, Admiration For MS Dhoni And More: World Chess Champion D Gukesh Opens Up To NDTV

"Mereko Marwaoge": Rohit Sharma's Reply After Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane 'Retirement Mistake' Is Viral

Ricky Ponting Points Out One Star Player That "India Will Definitely Miss" In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir Still Uncertain On Rohit Sharma's Availability For 1st Test vs Australia

Sunil Gavaskar's Warning To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir. Says "Unless Things Improve..."

Australia Great's 'Kanpur' Warning To Own Team As It Prepares For India In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Mimic Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action; India Coach's Reaction Is Viral