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Ding Liren, Accused Of Deliberately Losing To D Gukesh, Opens Up On World Chess Championship Defeat

Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren has opened up on his loss to India's D Gukesh at the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore last week. Ding, who was the defending champion, made a costly error in the decisive Game 14, allowing Gukesh to become the youngest ever world champion. Following his defeat to Gukesh, Ding was accused of deliberately losing the match by Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov. Russian news agency TASS quoted Filatov asking the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to open a probe and investigate the result.

Joe Root Ends New Zealand Tests With Huge Record But England Enter Unwanted List

Records flattened one after another after New Zealand gave a perfect send-off to its stalwart Tim Southee in the third Test against England on Tuesday. New Zealand entered Seddon Park knowing the series was out of their grasp as England possessed an unassailable 2-0 lead. With the series win out of question, it all came down to giving a memorable send-off to Southee, who was playing his final Test for the Kiwis. New Zealand achieved it in style with a thumping 423-run victory over the European counterparts on Day 4 of the Test.

Not Rohit Sharma Or Jasprit Bumrah: Gujarat Giants Star Simran Shaikh Wants To Meet This Player

Uncapped batter Simran Shaikh expressed her desire to meet India stalwart Virat Kohli and outlined her goal to represent the Indian national team. Simran made the headlines after Gujarat Giants broke the bank in the recent Women's Premier League 2025 auction. The franchise roped in Simran for Rs 1.9 crore. She also became the most expensive buy of the afternoon on Sunday. The young batter revealed that Virat is her favourite player and her goal is to represent India, for which she is making all the efforts.

Jasprit Bumrah Slams Pat Cummins For Massive Six. Australia Captain's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah slammed a massive six off the bowling of Pat Cummins to leave the Australia captain stunned on Day 4 of the third Test match in Brisbane on Tuesday. It happened in the 68th over of the match as Bumrah pulled off an impressive pull shot off the fast bowler. It was a back of the length delivery on the leg stump and Bumrah was in a great position to pull it over long leg for a massive six. Bumrah was visibly pleased with his shot while Cummins was left frustrated with the batting display. Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched together an effective partnership for the final wicket as India managed to avoid follow-on just before bad light forced an early stumps at the Gabba.

Jasprit Bumrah Provides Shocking Injury Update On Mohammed Siraj. India Star "Bowling With..."

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Monday revealed that Mohammed Siraj has been bowling with a niggle and praised him for fighting through pain during the ongoing third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Siraj claimed two wickets in his 23.2 overs in the first innings, and Bumrah, who once again emerged as the best bowler with figures of six for 76, credited his colleague for supporting the team despite the discomfort.

"Technique Isn't Made For...": Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict On 'Struggling' Virat Kohli

It was a disappointing show from Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli once again as he was dismissed cheaply on Day 3 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Monday. Kohli managed to score just three runs before he was caught behind the wicket by Alex Carey off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood. Besides the century in the first Test, Kohli has been extremely inconsistent for the team and at stumps, India were left struggling on 51/4. During his analysis, Pujara pointed out that Kohli's strength lies in playing against the old ball. With India's top-order batters also struggling for runs, he has been forced to play the new ball, and his 'technique' has not helped.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: After a 2-1 series win against Zimbabwe in the T20I series, Afghanistan look to emulate the same performance in the 3-match ODI series. With the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held next year, the 50-over format of the game holds a special place in Afganistan's preparatory plans. Afghanistan will have the likes of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, etc. to test the hosts Zimbabwe who would be keen to not repeat the same mistakes they made in the T20I series. (LIVE Scorecard)

Virat Kohli's Mentality Questioned As Experts Tear Into India Icon Over Repeated Flop Shows

Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia has the great Allan Border wondering if the Indian superstar has "just lost that edge". Kohli has fallen to balls outside the off-stump four out of five times in the series thus far, prompting comparisons with a similar slump in England back in 2014. On Monday, he was caught behind chasing a wide ball that he could have left alone.

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Ding Liren, Accused Of Deliberately Losing To D Gukesh, Opens Up On World Chess Championship Defeat

Joe Root Ends New Zealand Tests With Huge Record But England Enter Unwanted List

Not Rohit Sharma Or Jasprit Bumrah: Gujarat Giants Star Simran Shaikh Wants To Meet This Player

Jasprit Bumrah Slams Pat Cummins For Massive Six. Australia Captain's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Jasprit Bumrah Provides Shocking Injury Update On Mohammed Siraj. India Star "Bowling With..."

"Technique Isn't Made For...": Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt Verdict On 'Struggling' Virat Kohli

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Virat Kohli's Mentality Questioned As Experts Tear Into India Icon Over Repeated Flop Shows