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Felt As Long As I Am Playing, We Won't Lose Series In India: Ravindra Jadeja

The last time India lost a Test series at home dozen of years of back, Ravindra Jadeja had made his Test debut and perhaps in this journey of 77 long form games, he also felt a sense of invincibility whenever he donned the whites at home. After his 14th five-for in Tests, Jadeja admitted that his worst fear of losing a series at home has come true. "Firstly, I had this fear... personally I had thought that I won't lose a series in India as long as I am playing. But that too has happened," he said after opening day's play in the third Test.

Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years

While most children of his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig or Chhota Bheem, or simply playing with toys, young Anish Sarkar found his fascination in the quiet strategy of chess pieces, sparking a journey few could fathom. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Born on January 26, 2021, Anish made his debut in competitive chess with the West Bengal state Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall defeating two rated players -- Arav Chatterjee and Ahilaan Baishya.

East Bengal Beat Nejmeh 3-2 To Enter AFC Challenge League Quarter-Finals

Dimitrios Diamantakos' brace fired East Bengal FC into the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25 as the ISL side edged past Nejmeh SC of Lebanon 3-2 in their final Group A match at Thimphu, Bhutan Friday. East Bengal finished as the Group A winners on seven points to seal progression. The Red and Golds had won 4-0 against Bashundhara Kings (Bangladesh) and drawn 2-2 with Paro FC (Bhutan) in their first two fixtures. East Bengal, who trailed Nejmeh by two points heading into this encounter, took the lead in the eighth minute when Madih Talal's corner kick was inadvertently headed into his own net by Baba Musah at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma "Both Ageing": Australia Great's Massive Remark Ahead Of BGT 2024-25

The Indian cricket team is going through a disappointing low in the Test format. The Rohit Sharma-led side has lost its three-match Test series to New Zealand at home. This is the first time in 12 years that India have lost a bilateral Test series on home soil. On the other hand, the guests have used the foreign conditions beautifully to outplay India in the first two Tests in Bengaluru and Pune. New Zealand won the first game by 8 wickets before registering a 113-run victory in the second match to seal the series.

"I Don't Treat This As A World Championship Match": Chess Legend Garry Kasparov On D Gukesh-Ding Liren Title Clash

Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov doesn't consider the upcoming World Championship match between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren as a contest between the world's top two players in the absence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov believes with Carlsen, who hails from Norway, opting out of defending his title last year, the long line of world champions has come to an end.

Pakistan Thrash India With An Over To Spare In Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament

India lost by six wickets to arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground here on Friday. India scored 119 for to in their allotted six overs riding on Bharat Chipli's 53 off 16, who retired hurt. Captain Robin Uthappa also notched up 31 off eight deliveries. But it was a total dominance from the Pakistan batters as they chased down the target with one over to spare. Asif Ali played a key role as his brisk knock of 55 off 14 balls laid the foundation for a comprehensive win.

Ruben Amorim Appointed New Manager Of Manchester United, To Cost Club This Amount

Manchester United have announced the appointment of highly sought after manager, Ruben Amorim as the side's new head coach on a two and a half year contract which has tied him at Old Trafford till June 2027. “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Head Coach of the men's first team, subject to work visa requirements. “He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November,” read the statement by Manchester United.

Pakistan Hockey Federation Bans Five Formers Players For Trying To Make Separate Federation

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Wednesday imposed a life ban on five former Olympians for trying to form a parallel body. PHF President Tariq Bugti said that former Olympian and internationals Nasir Ali, Khalid Bashir, Saleem Nazim, Abbas Ali and Haider Ali had been banned for life. "The PHF found them guilty of trying to run a parallel federation, stealing PHF records and using funds from a PHF account without approval," Bugti said. Since last year after Brigadier (retd) Sajjad Khokar was forced to resign as PHF chief after being in power for more than two terms, a power-struggle is going on between two groups to take control of the PHF.

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Felt As Long As I Am Playing, We Won't Lose Series In India: Ravindra Jadeja

Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years

East Bengal Beat Nejmeh 3-2 To Enter AFC Challenge League Quarter-Finals

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma "Both Ageing": Australia Great's Massive Remark Ahead Of BGT 2024-25

"I Don't Treat This As A World Championship Match": Chess Legend Garry Kasparov On D Gukesh-Ding Liren Title Clash

Pakistan Thrash India With An Over To Spare In Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament

Ruben Amorim Appointed New Manager Of Manchester United, To Cost Club This Amount

Pakistan Hockey Federation Bans Five Formers Players For Trying To Make Separate Federation