'Still, the way India fought back, there's a lot of confidence to take into the 5th Test,' he said, acknowledging the mental strength the team showed after being pushed into the corner.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on not only winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup but also becoming a Grandmaster, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 following a spectacular performance in the Chess Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ). He was one of only four players and the sole Indian to secure his spot at the global tournament through the LCQ, which completes the 16-player roster for the EWC group stage kicking off July 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to a release from S8UL Esports.
'I would like to inform you that India's Divya Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's World Cup Final in Batumi, Georgia. She is the first Indian woman to win this competition. Along with this, she has also become India's fourth women's chess grandmaster. Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's World Cup Final by defeating her Indian partner, Koneru Humpy. We are happy that both of them are still playing in the final. This is a great news for India, ' Om Birla said in his opening remarks.
The India head coach also highlights the importance of 5th and final Test, which India need to win to level series that now stands 2-1 in favour of England
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Two-time Olympian Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the shot put title at the Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 here on Monday.
An exceptional bowling performance from Ben Dwarshuis in the fifth and final T20I against West Indies at Warner Park on Tuesday helped the visitors to complete a clean sweep (5-0) over the Caribbean.
The draw for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 will be conducted at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 14:30 IST, as per a press release from AIFF.
Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav attended Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of Nag Panchami on Monday, as part of the ongoing observances during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan).
The iconic Prime Minister's XI match returns to Canberra in November with confirmation that the Prime Minister's XI will take on an England XI in a two-day, day-night fixture at Manuka Oval on Saturday (November 29) and Sunday (November 30).
India’s youngest to win women World Cup, Grandmaster title
Former cricketer Mark Ramprakash was critical of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and England players' confrontation on the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Finalists were confirmed in both categories on Day 6 of the Oriental Cup 2025, as Sanskriti School and Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Faridabad produced emphatic wins to book their places in the girls' title clash,
Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks
Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan applauded Divya Deshmukh's victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup. She defeated Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.
The 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship kicked off in style, as Jammu & Kashmir, Hockey Association of Bihar, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Gujarat and Chhattisgarh Hockey started their campaign with a win in their respective matches.
All India Chess Federation Secretary Dev Patel extended wishes to Divya Deshmukh, who made history with a remarkable win at the FIDE Women's World Cup.
Family members of young sensation and the latest grandmaster, Divya Deshmukh, have expressed their delight after she became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup in Georgia.
One of India's top boxers, Nikhat Zareen, aims to return home with a medal from the upcoming World Boxing Championships 2025, which will be held in Liverpool in September this year.
The DPL T20 Juniors match was a good finals competitive tournament culled our between Modern Barakhamba School and DPS RK Puram.
Former captain Ajinkya Rahane believes that while the Indian batting unit has sung in harmony, the bowling department remains a 'concern' ahead of the fifth Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu highlighted a quality that India's seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja lacks the ability to win Test matches for the nation in the uncharted overseas conditions.
Former England pace bowling mainstay Stuart Broad believes it is time for England to rest their tearaway Jofra Archer for the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at The Oval, scheduled to begin on Thursday.
India quick Khaleel Ahmed has cut short his stint in the County Championship with Essex after playing just two first-class matches for them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to India's young chess star Divya Deshmukh for her sensational victory at the FIDE Women's World Cup against the veteran Koneru Humpy in the final.
Deshmukh conquers the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. Divya created history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup 2025, beating Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan showered praise on KL Rahul, the unsung hero of India's hard-fought draw in the fourth Test against England in Manchester.
Drama erupted at the start of the final hour of the match on Sunday when home skipper Ben Stokes offered to shake hands with Indian batters, realising that an outright result was not possible
India vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of the final Test against England, appreciated all the love and good wishes coming his way, which have been a source of strength for him and expressed his eagerness to return to the on-field action.
Divya created history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup 2025, beating Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.
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