India’s young chess star Nihal Sarin has delivered a sensational performance at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, clinching a coveted spot in the quarterfinals by joining compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the elite final‑eight. Nihal earned his place via the Last Chance Qualifier,...

India’s men’s Under‑19 cricket squad for the upcoming multi-format tour of Australia has been officially announced. Ayush Mhatre continues as captain, backed by vice‑captain Vihaan Malhotra, as India builds on its success in England. The squad retains its core, including standout...

Teenaged Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh earned the biggest success of her career by clinching the FIDE Women's World Cup with a tie-break win over compatriot and more experienced Koneru Humpy here on Monday. The victory not just earned the 19-year-old the prestigious title, but also...

A valiant effort from the Indian batters saw them save the fourth Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. After trailing by 311 runs in the first innings, skipper Shubman Gill and opener KL Rahul put on an 188-run partnership for...

Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh have set up a historic all‑Indian final at the 2025 FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup in Batumi, Georgia. Grandmaster Humpy, age 38, battled through a thrilling tiebreak to defeat China’s Lei Tingjie 5‑3 in the semi-finals, showcasing resilience and...