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A conversation on strategy, discipline, and the mind of a champion, exploring the stories behind. Viswanathan Anands legendary games and his approach to life on and off the board. Viswanathan Anand in conversation with K.C. Vijaya Kumar.

India makes one change bringing in Arshdeep Singh in place of Prasidh Krishna while New Zealands team remain unchanged

Visa arrangements are currently underway for players and officials of Pakistan nationality or origin who are part of teams from United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Italy, Bangladesh and Canada

With heightened security at the event in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney last month, hundreds of spectators gathered outside the venue in hot weather

With the conditions easing under lights, Will Youngs fluent 87 and Daryl Mitchells sensational unbeaten knock of 131 powered the Kiwis home with seven wickets and 15 balls to spare.

Manisha had earlier made history by becoming the first Indian footballer to compete in the UEFA Women's Champions League

Vijender, India's first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both in amateur and professional boxing

Victory had United fans singing in full voice inside Old Trafford and drowning out their fierce cross-city rivals

Bell, Sayali scalp three each as the Bengaluru team bowls out Delhi Capitals for 166 despite ShafalIs brilliance

Ireland are in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe and their matches are scheduled in Colombo and Pallekele

India is an incredibly tough place to play, and theyre a world-class side. We know well have to be at our absolute best to beat them on any given day, Phillips said

Defending champion Mumbai indians suffers a second straight loss at the hands of the U.P. outfit

The South Korean shuttler defeats Intanon 21-11, 21-7 in the semifinals, extending her winning streak against the Thai player to 13 matches; Chinas Zhi downs Chen in the other last-four match

Bangladesh has requested the ICC to relocate its upcoming T20 World Cup matches from Kolkata and Mumbai, citing potential security risks to the players, officials and fans

The veteran defender pointed out that all three national teams Under-17, Under-19 and the senior side have qualified for their respective AFC Asian Championships, making 2026 a potentially defining year for the womens game in India

India is playing an unchanged side in the U19 World Cup opener

Senegal's players travelled by train from Tangier to Rabat on Friday, but found what the federation said was a clear lack of adequate security measures upon their arrival

Next up for them would be the Badminton Asia Championships next month, a crown they won in 2023, hoping to turn around their extended title drought

The Hindu understands that the central contracts will be introduced with the 2026-27 season and only senior cricketers will be considered initially