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      25 January

      Ravindra Jadeja shines with a 12-wicket haul as Saurashtra defeats Delhi

      Jadeja’s 12-wicket haul guided Saurashtra to a dominant 10-wicket win over Delhi, but key Indian players like Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant faltered in the Ranji Trophy Mumbai: Ravindra Jadeja turned out to be the only Indian superstar to live up to expectations, returning with a 12-wicket haul for Saurashtra even as the likes of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant once again failed to score big for their respective teams in the Ranji Trophy on Friday. Jadeja, who claimed 5/66 in the first innings, returned with 7/38 figures in the second essay at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium as Saurashtra trounced Delhi by 10 wickets to win with a bonus point in their Elite Group D match on Friday. The contest had also marked…

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    • 25 January

      Tata Steel Chess: Abdusattorov, Praggnanandhaa share lead; Gukesh stays close

      With just one decisive game in the 14-player round-robin tournament at De Morian on Saturday, Abdusattorov and Praggnanandhaa maintained their shared lead with 4.5 points out of a possible six, while Gukesh remains close behind, trailing the leaders with four points. Wijk Aan Zee: World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with overnight joint leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, while R Praggnanandhaa signed peace with defending champion Wei Yi of China in the sixth round of the Tata Steel chess tournament here. With only decisive game in the 14-players round-robin tournament at the De Morian on Saturday, Abdusattorov and Praggnanandhaa continued to share the lead on 4.5 points out of a possible six and Gukesh is right on the toes of the…

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    • 24 January

      Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia

      Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in the Nov 29 to Dec 1 exhibition Melbourne: Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event in St Petersburg nearly two months ago. The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported Friday that Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in the Nov 29 to Dec 1 exhibition. It was reportedly sponsored by state-owned Russian gas and oil giant Gazprom, which has been the subject of financial sanctions imposed by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade since April 2022 soon after Russia invaded Ukraine. “For several years, Tennis Australia has … abided by federal…

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    • 24 January

      Gukesh up against Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa faces Wei Yi

      Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov share the pole position with four points apiece after five round, while Gukesh is in third spot with Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia on 3.5 points in the Tata Steel Chess tournament Wijk Aan Zee: World champion D Gukesh will look join the leaders when he takes on Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan after a rest day on Friday, while R Praggnanandhaa will hope to cement his place at the top when he faces defending champion Wei Yi of China in the sixth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament here. Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov share the pole position with four points apiece after five round, while Gukesh is in third spot with Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia on 3.5 points. Another half…

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    • 24 January

      Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam wins title in Malaysia

      The 22-year-old Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam clinched the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament title in Malaysia with a dominating performance New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam clinched the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament title in Malaysia with a dominating performance. The 22-year-old from Erode in Tamil Nadu accumulated 8.5 points in nine games. He finished 1.5 points ahead of his nearest rival, winning against four International Masters and one Grandmaster. The nine-round tournament, which ended on Thursday, had 84 participants from eight countries, out of which 24 were titled players. In fact, at the end of the penultimate round where he beat Indonesian IM Nayaka Budhidharma, Iniyan had already secured the title as he was 1.5 points ahead in…

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    • 24 January

      Novak Djokovic quits Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev

      An injured Novak Djokovic quits after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal Melbourne: An injured Novak Djokovic quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic lost the opener 7-6 (5) in a tiebreaker and immediately walked around the net to concede the match to Zverev. Fans booed as Djokovic walked off toward the locker room, and he responded by giving two thumbs-up. Djokovic, who was bidding for an 11 championship at the Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam title overall, hurt his left leg during his quarterfinal victory against Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 2-seeded Zverev reached his first title match at Melbourne Park and will face the winner of Friday’s second semifinal…

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    • 24 January

      Virender Sehwag, wife Aarti Ahlawat’s separation rumors spark after 20 years of marriage

      The rumors gained traction when Sehwag and Aarti reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, and their recent social media posts sparked more speculation. During the 2024 Diwali celebrations, Sehwag posted pictures with his sons and mother, yet Aarti was noticeably absent, further fueling suspicions of a troubled relationship. Hyderabad: In a surprising turn of events, rumors of a separation between former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and his wife, Aarti Ahlawat, have been circulating after two decades of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 2004, have been living separately for several months, and a divorce is now being speculated. The couple has two sons: Aryaveer, born in 2007, and Vedant, born in 2010. The rumors gained momentum after Sehwag and…

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    • 23 January

      Swiatek powers into Australian Open semifinals, to face Madison Keys next

      The No. 2-seeded Swiatek not only has not dropped a set so far in the tournament but also has lost a grand total of only 14 games as she seeks her first title at Melbourne Park and sixth Grand Slam trophy overall Melbourne: Iga Swiatek is dominating her Australian Open opponents the way no one has at Melbourne Park since Maria Sharapova in 2013. Swiatek’s latest lopsided win came via a 6-1, 6-2 score in the quarterfinals against No. 8 seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday. The No. 2-seeded Swiatek not only has not dropped a set so far in the tournament but also has lost a grand total of only 14 games as she seeks her first title at Melbourne Park…

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    • 23 January

      Arshdeep Singh becomes India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, surpasses Yuzvendra Chahal

      The prolific Arshdeep, who made his T20I debut in 2022, achieved the milestone in his 61st match Kolkata: Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh on Wednesday became India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals with 97 scalps, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s tally of 96 victims, during the opening game against England here. The prolific Arshdeep, who made his T20I debut in 2022, achieved the milestone in his 61st match, 19 games lesser than Chahal’s 80 appearances in the shortest format. The 25-year-old has hardly missed any of India’s T20Is with a career economy rate of 8.32 and two four-wicket hauls. His best figures in T20Is are 4 for 9. On Wednesday, he first removed Phil Salt with a steep delivery that climbed on the…

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    • 23 January

      India skittle England for 132 in first T20I, Varun Chakravarthy stars with the ball

      The biggest surprise of the evening came at the toss when the Gautam Gambhir-led think tank opted to leave out a seemingly fit-again Mohammed Shami, opting for a spin-heavy attack Kolkata: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was completely ‘at home’, starring with figures of 3/23 as India delivered an exceptional bowling display, skittling out England for 132 in the first T20I at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The biggest surprise of the evening came at the toss when the Gautam Gambhir-led think tank opted to leave out a seemingly fit-again Mohammed Shami, opting for a spin-heavy attack. But the coach was vindicated because perfect execution of plans by his spin troika who snared 5 for 67 in 12 overs bowled between them. Despite…

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