In a nation where only four women have ever earned the GM title, 35-year-old Harika remains one of its most enduring pillars. As her compatriots prepare for the traditional grind of World Championship cycles, Harika has qualified for the inaugural FIDE Women’s Freestyle Chess World Championship, which is set to take place next year. More

Debut sensation Praful Hinge etched his name in IPL history by claiming three wickets in the opening over against Rajasthan Royals. His remarkable spell, finishing with 4/34, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant 57-run victory. Following the win, Hinge recreated a Mohammed Siraj-style video, humorously clarifying his official social media presence. More

Four years after Shane Warne’s sudden death, his son Jackson Warne has suggested COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed, while acknowledging underlying health issues. Speaking on a podcast, he recalled his initial anger and belief that external pressures led to multiple doses, revisiting the circumstances surrounding the spin legend’s passing. More

Harika Dronavalli clarified viral handshake incident with Nodirbek Yakubboev, saying there was no disrespect. He had pre-informed her he cannot do handshakes due to religious beliefs, and her instinctive resignation gesture caused confusion. She urged social media not to blame him. Similar past incidents exist with Vaishali Rameshbabu. Harika stressed mutual respect and focus on chess, despite controversy overshadowing results. More

PCB banned Muzarabani from the PSL for two years. "In this instance, despite a clear offer and an unequivocal acceptance of essential terms, the player chose to disregard these obligations in favor of a conflicting arrangement," PCB said in a statement, as cited by the Cricbuzz. More

Praful Hinge’s dream IPL debut, where he rattled Rajasthan Royals with four wickets, is a story of resilience and self-belief. After a career-threatening back injury, the Vidarbha pacer found support in Varun Aaron and Glenn McGrath, who guided his comeback. The seamer picked up four wickets on his IPL debut. More

Babar, however, could not find rhythm and was dismissed for 18 off 20 balls. Babar Azam's slow strike rate in T20s has been a topic of discussion in recent times, and Steve Smith denying him a single in the Big Bash League (BBL) earlier was a topic of discussion in cricketing circles. More

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in IPL 2026 with explosive batting. Former pacer Simon Doull warns the young star about management companies prioritizing profit over his long-term career. Doull advises Sooryavanshi to be cautious of external influences and surround himself with people who genuinely care about his development and longevity. More

Sanju Samson has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March after his stellar performances in the 2026 T20 World Cup knockout stages. Starting on the bench, Samson delivered crucial match-winning scores, including an unbeaten 97 and two 89s, to help India secure the title and earn him Player of the Tournament. More

"He is in contention for the Ireland tour and the selectors have shortlisted his name along with those of many other players," a BCCI source was quoted as saying by the Indian Express. More

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Kolkata Knight Riders face early season struggles. The team seeks its first win, with a single point from a rain-affected match. Both batting and bowling units need improvement. Sunil Narine's batting position and Ajinkya Rahane's leadership are under discussion. Cameron Green and Finn Allen are yet to deliver impactful performances. More

Aakash Chopra criticised Virat Kohli’s slow 50 off 38 balls in RCB’s win over Mumbai Indians, calling it “unbecoming” despite the result. He also questioned Kohli’s mindset and noted wasted reviews. Chopra praised Phil Salt’s explosive 78 and Rajat Patidar’s striking form, highlighting their key roles in RCB’s 18-run victory. More

Despite a heavy defeat, Rajasthan Royals achieved a rare IPL milestone by posting 159 after losing five wickets for under 20 runs. This remarkable recovery was spearheaded by an 118-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad's Praful Hinge made history with three wickets in the opening over, contributing to SRH's dominant victory. More

Rajasthan Royals suffered a historic collapse in IPL 2026, setting multiple unwanted records during their massive defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their top four batters scored just one run combined, and the team lost five wickets in a mere 18 balls. Debutant Praful Hinge took three wickets in the opening over, spearheading the rout. More