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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'.

Rohit Sharma's Fiery Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dropped Catches Draws Brutal Criticism

India skipper Rohit Sharma has come under fire from broadcasters after showcasing an angry body language towards his young teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal, who dropped three catches on day four of the Boxing Day Test Jaiswal, generally a great third slip and gully catcher, had earlier dropped Usman Khawaja on two at leg gully. In the second session, after Jasprit Bumrah picked three quick wickets, Marnus Labuschagne nicked to Jaiswal in the slips on 46 off Akash Deep. But Jaiswal dropped a relatively simple catch, marking it his second shelled chance of the day. Rohit reacted furiously to Jaiswal's drop of Labuschagne by immediately throwing his arms in frustration and then blankly towards the youngster.

Chamari Athapaththu, Laura Wolvaardt Shortlisted For ICC Women's T20I Cricketer Of The Year

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu, along with two ICC Women's T20 World Cup finalists - Melie Kerr and Laura Wolvaardt - and Ireland batter Orla Prendergast, has been nominated for the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024. Despite encountering an unexpected slump in the Women's T20 World Cup, Athapaththu was the second-highest run-getter in a calendar year in women's T20Is. Her 720 runs included two hundreds and four half-centuries, with 86 fours and 32 sixes to her name. Apart from her exploits with the willow, Athapaththu also picked 21 wickets in the period.

"Want To Make Them...": Nitish Reddy's Big Message To Critics After Historic Century

Nitish Reddy wanted to confute his critics and the naysayers who doubted his ability to excel in Test format, and the gritty century at the iconic MCG was his way of conveying that he belongs to highest level of cricket. A few former players, including a former chairman of selectors, were skceptical about Reddy's elevation as a Test player but with 293 runs in six innings and a batting average of 58-plus, he has answered them back in a befitting manner. Reddy's 114 formed the cornerstone of India's first innings score of 369 and attracted a lot of attention on the young batter.

"Don't Think India Will Be Batting For A Draw": Ex-Australia Star On Boxing Day Test

As the stage is set for an epic climax to the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, former Aussie all-rounder Steve O'Keefe opined that India will not be looking for a draw and try hard to win the crucial fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the final day of the encounter. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and fellow pacer Mohammed Siraj dismantled the Aussies top and middle order, but the hosts fought hard on the back of Marnus Labuschagne (70) and Pat Cummins (41).

Jasprit Bumrah Heartbroken, Fans Stunned As No-Ball Provides Australia Lifeline In 4th Test - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was left distraught as a no-ball provided Australia with a major lifeline on Day 4 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Sunday. The incident happened on the final over of the day when Bumrah dismissed Nathan Lyon but was left disappointed as the umpire signalled a no-ball. With India needing one wicket to bowl out Australia, Lyon edged the delivery from Bumrah straight to KL Rahul in the slips. However, the joy was short-lived as the no-ball denied him a five-wicket haul and his disappointing reaction said it all.

"Joke Of The Year": Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Nomination Stuns Fans

Arshdeep Singh who starred in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph joins Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, Pakistan's Babar Azam and Australia's Travis Head as nominees for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, according to the ICC. Arshdeep Singh has stepped up as India's primary pacer in the T20I format, especially with Jasprit Bumrah being selectively picked for T20Is due to his commitments in Tests and ODIs. Arshdeep's prowess is evident from his impressive tally of 36 wickets over the years, the second-best by an Indian player in Men's T20Is, just behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 37 wickets in 2022.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4, Live Updates: South Africa resume the fourth day of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan from 27/3 in Centurion. Currently, Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram are standing unbeaten at the crease as the Proteas need 121 runs more to win the match. Earlier, Pacers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shehzad raised hopes of a rare Test win for Pakistan. South Africa were set a target of 148 runs to win after bowling Pakistan out for 237 in their second innings. Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen took six wickets for 52 runs, while Saud Shakeel made 84 for Pakistan. (Live Scorecard)

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

Rohit Sharma's Fiery Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dropped Catches Draws Brutal Criticism

Chamari Athapaththu, Laura Wolvaardt Shortlisted For ICC Women's T20I Cricketer Of The Year

"Want To Make Them...": Nitish Reddy's Big Message To Critics After Historic Century

"Don't Think India Will Be Batting For A Draw": Ex-Australia Star On Boxing Day Test

Jasprit Bumrah Heartbroken, Fans Stunned As No-Ball Provides Australia Lifeline In 4th Test - Watch

"Joke Of The Year": Babar Azam's T20I Cricketer Of The Year Nomination Stuns Fans

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4, Live Score Updates