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Magnus Carlsen disqualified from top chess meet for violating dress code

The Norwegian ace had agreed to follow the dress from the next day but was not ready to do it immediately, resulting in his disqualification

28 December,2024 10:17 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India crawl to 326 for seven at tea on Day 3, still trail in Melbourne Test

This was after India lost the overnight pair of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja before reaching 244 for seven at lunch

28 December,2024 09:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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How a loss or draw in Melbourne affects India's WTC final qualification race

Should India manage a draw, Australia's percentage points (PCT) will drop to 57.29, while India's PCT will also fall to 54.62

28 December,2024 09:25 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Pushpa Raj' inspires Nitish Reddy’s celebratory gesture after maiden Test fifty

At just 21 years old, Reddy has now emerged as India's third-highest run-scorer and the fifth-highest scorer in this year's Border Gavaskar Trophy

28 December,2024 09:12 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BGT 2024-25: Watching Konstas bat reminds me of Symonds, says Hayden

Fast forward to 2024, Sam Konstas’ MCG debut bore echoes of Symonds’s audacity. The 19-year-old smashed a brisk 60 off 65 balls, including audacious reverse scoops off India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah

28 December,2024 10:57 AM IST | IANS
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'Harmanpreet is cold-blooded and composed': Soorma Hockey Club coach Baart

The coach is excited to work with all the Indian and international stars in the competition, noting that they all have their unique selling points and value to the team

28 December,2024 10:57 AM IST | ANI
Cricket News

'One of the best barbecues I've seen': Lyon on Kohli-Jaiswal runout incident

Even though there were ample runs on the board, Cummins decided to refrain from an aggressive approach against the duo

28 December,2024 10:59 AM IST | ANI
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ISL: Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC settle for goalless draw

He crossed the ball in for Lalremsanga Fanai in the middle of the box, whose shot in the 20th minute lacked precision

28 December,2024 10:59 AM IST | PTI
Cricket News

How many runs do India need to avoid follow-on at MCG on Day 3?

The Men in Blue's woes on Day 3 has compounded early on the day with both Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja failing to make a mark with the willow

28 December,2024 06:56 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Trevor's terrific treble

Trevor's first win on the Friday card was scored on Fourth Wing in the Topspin Plate for two-year-old maiden horses

28 December,2024 06:40 AM IST | Prakash Gosavi
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Arjun tied fifth after first day of World Rapid

Carlsen of Norway, who  could not find his mojo, drew three games and a late loss against Russian Denis Lazavik. Another Indian to impress was 13-year-old Raunak Sadhwani, who took down Alireza Firouzja of France on Thursday

28 December,2024 06:32 AM IST | PTI
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'The risk was not really necessary': Sunil Gavaskar

Jaiswal, who made a breezy 118-ball 82 on the second day of the game, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single

28 December,2024 06:25 AM IST | PTI
Gutsy Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat at MCG

Gutsy Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat at MCG

Reddy's unbeaten 105 took India to 358 for nine, still 116 runs short of Australia's first innings score of 474 as rain brought an early end to the third day's play

28 December,2024 01:06 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Reddy’s family all smiles as son’s maiden ton turns the tide for India

Nitish Reddy’s family all smiles as son’s maiden ton turns the tide for India

Batting at number eight in an Indian line-up that has largely struggled for runs, Reddy has been a shining light in his debut series

28 December,2024 01:00 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Reddy’s father in tears as son slams historic maiden Test century: WATCH

Nitish Reddy’s father in tears as son slams historic maiden Test century: WATCH

Nitish's journey is one marked by sacrifice and the incredible strength of perseverance

28 December,2024 12:06 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Kumar Reddy breaks through with maiden Test century in Melbourne

Nitish Kumar Reddy breaks through with maiden Test century in Melbourne

Batting at number eight in an Indian line-up that has largely struggled for runs, Reddy has been a shining light in his debut series

28 December,2024 11:50 AM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Reddy’s flawless straight drive at MCG mirrors Tendulkar’s iconic strokes

Nitish Reddy’s flawless straight drive at MCG mirrors Tendulkar’s iconic strokes

Reddy posted a maiden Test half-century and was 85 not out before light rain caused tea to be called 15 minutes early

28 December,2024 11:28 AM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
1st Test: Ervine, Bennett hit tons as Zimbabwe post 586; Afghans at 95/2

1st Test: Ervine, Bennett hit tons as Zimbabwe post 586; Afghans at 95/2

Afghanistan are still 491 runs behind and will now look up to Rahmat Shah and skipper Shahidi for recovery

28 December,2024 10:57 AM IST | Bulawayo | IANS
Bosch, Jansen put SA in command against Pak

Bosch, Jansen put SA in command against Pak

Bosch, batting at No. 9, enabled South Africa to take a 90-run first innings lead — and the bowlers made it count by taking three wickets before Pakistan could wipe out the deficit

28 December,2024 06:28 AM IST | Centurion | AFP
Deepti dazzles as Indian women complete 3-0 whitewash of WI

Deepti dazzles as Indian women complete 3-0 whitewash of WI

All-rounder claims career-best 6-31 and scores 39 not out to help India beat Windies for 3-0 ODI series victory

28 December,2024 06:28 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI
Don’t beat around the bush, axe Siraj: Gavaskar

Don’t beat around the bush, axe Siraj: Gavaskar

The 30-year-old quick has also conceded the most runs per over by a front-line pacer in the series with an economy rate of 4.07

28 December,2024 06:27 AM IST | Melbourne | IANS
Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.

    18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
    Fabianski conscious after exit on stretcher

    Fabianski conscious after exit on stretcher

    The game was delayed for around eight minutes as Fabianski received treatment on the field at St Mary’s Stadium. Fabianski, 39, was hurt in a collision from a corner

    28 December,2024 06:31 AM IST | Southampton | AP | PTI

    ‘It’s far too early to be celebrating’

    Slot added: “I don’t think there was any easy win for us in any of these games. That tells you how difficult it is to win even when you have all your players available. That is why we have to take it one game at a time”

    28 December,2024 06:29 AM IST | Liverpool | AFP

    ‘We have to survive’

    Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says focus is on winning points to buy time and work on team after 0-2 loss to Wolves; clueless on timeline for side’s revival

    28 December,2024 06:29 AM IST | Wolverhampton | AFP
    New Asian body for World Boxing; involves Lovlina

    New Asian body for World Boxing; involves Lovlina

    “India is proud to be at the heart of this transformative initiative, contributing to the process of securing boxing’s Olympic future

    28 December,2024 06:41 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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