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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Plays Out Easy Draw, Scores Remain Tied

Indian challenger D Gukesh yet again proved equal to the task with defending champion Ding Liren of China as the 10th game of the World Chess Championship match between them ended in a draw without much excitement in Singapore on Saturday. It was by far the easiest of the game with black pieces for Gukesh as the position played itself out of a London system game wherein Ding Liren took no risks and was also apparently happy with the drawn result. The seventh consecutive draw -- and eighth of the match -- left both players on an identical tally of 5 points each, still shy of 2.5 points in order to win the championship.

"People Started Chanting India India": Paris Paralympics 2024 Bronze Medalist Preethi Pal To NDTV

The Indian contingent impressed everyone at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as the athletes ended up securing a record-breaking medals tally of 29. It comprised of 7 gold, 9 silver and 13 bronze medals. The Paris Paralympics 2024 witnessed several sporting highs for India with many para-athletes breaking records on the global stage. Recognising their achievements, NDTV honoured the India's 2024 Paralympics Team at the Indian Of The Year 2024 ceremony in New Delhi on Friday. Praveen Kumar (high jump), Preethi Pal (athletics), Yogesh Kathunia (discus throw), Simran Sharma (athletics) and Parnav Soorma (club throw) were present at the ceremony and they received the prestigious award.

Mohammed Shami Fitness Clearance Now "Formality", To Play Border-Gavaskar Series vs Australia From...

Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under and the fitness clearance from the NCA's medical team being a "matter of formality". While the Brisbane Test (from December 14) could be touch and go for the Bengal veteran, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be seen in Melbourne on Boxing Day (December 26) in the fourth Test. A source close to the cricketer said that the NCA "fitness certificate" will come very soon.

Liverpool's Premier League Clash At Everton Postponed Due To High Winds

Premier League leaders Liverpool's Merseyside derby trip to Everton on Saturday was postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. High winds and heavy rain have battered western parts of the United Kingdom, causing widespread travel disruption. In a statement, Everton said the fixture had been postponed on safety grounds following a meeting between both clubs, local police and Liverpool City Council.

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Breathes Fire, Stump Mic Catches India Star's Brutal Sledging. Watch

Virat Kohli was all chirpy on the second day of the 2nd Test against Australia in Adelaide on Saturday. He was actively involved as India played mind games with Australia. First, he protested heavily when one DRS call went against India, then showed the 'shut up' sign to the spectators. He even sledged Australia batter Nathan McSweeney as it was caught on the stump mic. "He's got no no clue, Jas," Kohli said, after a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah stunned the Australia youngster.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Falter As India Totter To 128/5, Trail Australia By 29 Runs On Day 2

India tottered to 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 29 runs at stumps on day two of the pink ball Test in Adelaide on Saturday. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Pat Cummins ripped through the Indian top order to put Australia in the drivers seat after Travis Head (140) and Marnus Labuschagne (64) helped the hosts take a sizeable 157-run first-innings lead. The Indian batters struggled to find answers as the Australia quicks sizzled with the pink ball under the lights. The hosts had dismissed half the Indian team by the 21st over.

2nd Test: One Of Worst Ways To Get Out, Says Matthew Hayden On Steve Smith's Leg Side Dismissal

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has weighed in on the struggles of star batter Steve Smith, who continued his poor run of form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On Day 2 of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, Smith was dismissed cheaply for the third time in the series, falling to India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah yet again. This time, Smith was strangled down the leg side, a dismissal Hayden labeled as one of the worst ways to get out.

Focus On Batting As Demoralised India Women Look To Avoid ODI Series Defeat Against Australia

A desperate India will need their under-fire batters to step up in the second Women's ODI against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday, as the visitors aim to avoid yet another series loss Down Under. India's batting woes continued as the tourists were bundled out for 100 in the series opener, leading to a demoralising five-wicket defeat, their heaviest in terms of balls remaining since ODIs were reduced to 50 overs a side. India have never won a series Down Under and they will have their task cut out against a quality Australian side, which showed no signs of rust despite playing in the format after a gap of nine months.

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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Plays Out Easy Draw, Scores Remain Tied

"People Started Chanting India India": Paris Paralympics 2024 Bronze Medalist Preethi Pal To NDTV

Mohammed Shami Fitness Clearance Now "Formality", To Play Border-Gavaskar Series vs Australia From...

Liverpool's Premier League Clash At Everton Postponed Due To High Winds

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Breathes Fire, Stump Mic Catches India Star's Brutal Sledging. Watch

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Falter As India Totter To 128/5, Trail Australia By 29 Runs On Day 2

2nd Test: One Of Worst Ways To Get Out, Says Matthew Hayden On Steve Smith's Leg Side Dismissal

Focus On Batting As Demoralised India Women Look To Avoid ODI Series Defeat Against Australia