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10 Jul

Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar: The Maestro Who Gave Indian Cricket Its Spine and Self-Belief

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportscricket history, Gavaskar records, Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar birthday

New Delhi, July 10 — On this day, Indian cricket celebrates the birthday of one of its greatest pioneers Sunil Manohar Gavaskar. Born on July 10, 1949, Gavaskar would go on to redefine Indian batsmanship and transform how the cricketing world viewed a team long seen as playing under the shadow of its colonial past.When Gavaskar made his international debut in 1971 on India’s tour of the West Indies, it was more than just the arrival of a talented young batsman. His remarkable tally of 774 runs in four Tests against the ferocious Caribbean pace attack set a record that…

09 Jul

England Under Pressure at Lord’s as India’s Young Guns Eye Series Lead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBen Stokes pressure, England vs India, Jofra Archer return, Lord’s Test 2025, Shubman Gill leadership

London, July 9, 2025 — England will step onto the hallowed turf of Lord’s on Thursday facing mounting pressure to arrest a worrying slide in the ongoing five-Test series against a spirited Indian side. With the series locked at 1-1, the hosts know a defeat here could tilt the balance decisively in India’s favour.The manner of England’s crushing 336-run defeat at Edgbaston has exposed chinks in a team expected to dominate a relatively inexperienced Indian unit. Captain Ben Stokes and his men now face the twin challenges of rediscovering batting form and countering India’s rejuvenated pace attack on a Lord’s…

08 Jul

Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh Headline FIDE Grand Swiss as India Eyes Candidates Spots

nishuthapar10 CommentsSportsArjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, Indian chess, Samarkand chess tournament

New Delhi, July 8, 2025 — Indian chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and reigning world champion D Gukesh have secured the top two seedings for the fourth FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament, set to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 3 to 16. The high-stakes event promises an enhanced prize fund and coveted spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, the gateway to a world championship title match.The Grand Swiss remains a crucial battleground on the chess calendar. According to tournament regulations, the top two finishers in both the Open and Women’s sections will earn tickets to the Candidates, where the…

08 Jul

Djokovic, Swiatek, Sinner Keep Wimbledon Dreams Alive Amid Drama and Injury Fears

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBen Shelton, Flavio Cobolli, Grand Slam, Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, tennis, Wimbledon 2025

London, July 8, 2025 — Novak Djokovic’s relentless pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title continues at Wimbledon as he prepares to face Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals, while Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner navigate their own high-stakes paths on the grass of SW19.The Serbian star, who has endured heartbreak in recent majors including back-to-back Wimbledon final losses to Carlos Alcaraz battled back from a shaky start against Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the fourth round. After dropping the first set, Djokovic found his rhythm to win the next three.“He was exposing my game, exposing my weaknesses,” Djokovic…

08 Jul

“India Jaan Chukka Hai”: Yuzvendra Chahal Breaks Silence on RJ Mahvash Rumours on Kapil Sharma Show

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, SportsKapil Sharma, RJ Mahvash, The Great Indian Kapil Show, Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai, July 8, 2025 — Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has finally spoken out about persistent rumours linking him romantically with radio jockey and influencer RJ Mahvash, during his recent appearance on “The Great Indian Kapil Show” streaming on Netflix.While both Chahal and Mahvash have repeatedly insisted they are “just friends,” their frequent public appearances together and social media exchanges have fuelled ongoing speculation about a possible relationship.Appearing alongside fellow cricketers Rishabh Pant, Gautam Gambhir, and Abhishek Sharma, Chahal was quizzed by host Kapil Sharma about the “mystery girl” in his life. With a knowing smile, Chahal replied, “India jaan chukka hai…

06 Jul

India Crush England by 336 Runs at Edgbaston as Gill and Akash Deep Script Historic Test Triumph

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAkash Deep 10 wickets, Edgbaston Test, India vs England, Shubman Gill record

National Times Bureau, July 6: India etched their name into cricketing history on July 6, clinching a thumping 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston—their first-ever Test win at the iconic venue. The triumph not only leveled the five-match series 1–1 but also showcased two phenomenal performances destined for the record books.Captain Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match after an extraordinary batting display, amassing a colossal 430 runs across both innings, with scores of 269 and 161. His aggregate became one of the highest by a visiting batter in England, underlining his growing stature as a modern-day Test giant.But it…

06 Jul

Djokovic Hits 100 Wins at Wimbledon, Joins Elite Club

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsMiomir Kecmanovic, Novak Djokovic, tennis records, Wimbledon

London, July 6 — Novak Djokovic etched his name deeper into Wimbledon history on Saturday, becoming only the third player ever to record 100 singles victories at the prestigious tournament.The seven-time Wimbledon champion eased past compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 on Centre Court, notching the century milestone in his 20th appearance at the All England Club.“Any history that I make in my favorite tournament, I'm blessed,” Djokovic, 38, told the crowd in his on-court interview.He joins an elite group alongside Martina Navratilova, who leads with 120 singles wins, and Roger Federer, who finished his career with 105 Wimbledon singles…

05 Jul

India Tightens Grip as England Reels at Edgbaston

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAkash Deep, Edgbaston Test, India vs England, Shubman Gill

Birmingham, July 5— India seized complete control of the Edgbaston Test on Sunday, declaring their second innings at 427/6 and leaving England with an improbable 608-run target heading into the final day.Shubman Gill starred yet again, scoring a sublime 161 to add to his monumental 269 from the first innings, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. KL Rahul (66), Rishabh Pant (58), and Ravindra Jadeja (54*) provided vital contributions to propel India’s total in the second innings.In reply, England faltered early and reached stumps at 58/3. Young pacer Akash Deep…

04 Jul

Smith, Brook Lead England Fightback, But India Remain on Top in Edgbaston Test

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsEdgbaston Test, Harry Brook, India vs England, Jamie Smith century

Edgbaston, July 4: Jamie Smith and Harry Brook staged a spectacular rescue act for England on Day 3 of the second Test against India, but the visitors retained a strong grip on the match with a healthy lead heading into Day 4.Resuming at a shaky 77/3, England’s top order crumbled further in the morning as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in quick succession, leaving the hosts reeling at 84/5.From there, wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook transformed the innings with an extraordinary 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. Smith, playing only his sixth Test, smashed a career-best unbeaten 184, becoming…

04 Jul

Gukesh Beats Carlsen Again as Norwegian Ace Admits He’s ‘Not Enjoying Chess’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportschess, Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz

Zagreb, July 4 — India's D Gukesh delivered another masterclass against world number one Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian in the rapid format at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament on Thursday. This marks the 19-year-old Grandmaster’s second consecutive win over Carlsen in less than a month, following a memorable victory in classical play at the Norway Chess tournament.The latest defeat prompted Carlsen to express deep frustration with his current form and relationship with the game. “Honestly, I am not enjoying playing chess at all right now,” he admitted during a post-match interview with Take Take Take. “I just don’t…