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D. Gukesh became the youngest winner of the men’s Candidates chess tournament, defeating higher-ranked opponents and is now a step away from becoming world champion.

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11-05-202420 STORIES

Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes against South Africa in 2007 T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: “In 12 days, the image of Indian cricket underwent a fascinating transformation,” says Yuvraj Singh

‘We wanted to erase the bitter memories of the 2007 ODI World Cup. The fact that we were a young team served as a huge motivation.’

Joginder Sharma celebrates with teammates during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: “Dhoni said, ‘If we win, you take the credit. If they win, I will take the blame,’” says Joginder Sharma

‘I could not have let the team down. My captain, MS Dhoni, had placed immense faith in me.’

Robin Uthappa (centre) celebrates with teammates after India beat Pakistan in the bowl-out during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: ‘Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes gave a decisive direction to our campaign,’ says Robin Uthappa

‘I was tasked with being part of the bowl-out group against Pakistan, a nerve-wracking moment for any player.’

FILE PHOTO: India’s Harbhajan Singh in action.

‘The faces had changed, but not the jerseys’ — Harbhajan Singh

We had grown up watching the heroes of 1983 and listening to their stories. We had not just followed in their footsteps but had joined them after the

Irfan Pathan picked three for 16 in the final against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup.

‘T20 World Cup win paved way for smooth transition in white-ball cricket’ — Irfan Pathan

‘It was my first season after a long injury layoff, and the tournament turned out to be nothing short of a fairy tale.’

Just talk: Clear communication with a consistent message is a key factor in any professional organisation, where most professionals expect clarity and coherence.

Fitnesswise: ‘Culture’ — the most misused word in high-performance organisations

From mottos to mindsets, the culture of high-performance organisations is one of the most crucial elements that define their success.

Lesson learnt: “The most significant thing I learned was how to treat my body with a little more respect” — Johannes Vetter

Johannes Vetter: An Olympic medal in javelin throw would be much nicer than a world record this year

On a comeback trail, the javelin thrower reflects on a difficult past riddled with injuries and missed competitions, while prioritising his Olympic dr

Andrea Gaudenzi.

Last Word: Money, money, more money!

The chairman of the ATP, Andrea Gaudenzi, has announced Saudi Arabia’s PIF has committed a billion dollars for a newfangled tennis ecosystem.

Strong contender: Rishabh Pant, who has come back from a life-threatening accident, is the frontrunner for the wicketkeeper’s slot.

Indian team for T20 World Cup: Who will keep wickets, can Dube pip Hardik, Kuldeep or Chahal?

Each of the three wicketkeeping contenders — Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson — brings something different to the table.

Never stop learning: “The key is to keep honing your skills on the side and continue to get better; maybe then I can take advantage of seamers in the future,” said Conway.

Devon Conway: Don’t see why two-bouncer rule can’t be the norm in T20Is in future

New Zealander Devon Conway talks about his time with the New Zealand cricket team and the evolving nature of T20s.

Eyeing bigger prizes: “We are not a hugely invested side, but we have the commitment and the spirit to achieve it” — Dipak Kumar Singh, director of Bunkerhill.

Indian Football

I-League coronation will fuel Mohammedan Sporting’s ISL journey

The club’s return to the top division marks a triumphant revival, fuelled by a professional setup, strategic investment, and a commitment to nurturing

An illustrious face-off: English left-arm spinner Derek Underwood bowls to India’s G.R. Viswanath on day one of the fifth Test at Chepauk in 1982. Viswanath made 222 in the first innings.

Sunil Gavaskar on Underwood, Raman Subba: They showed why cricket is a gentleman’s game

Derek Underwood and Raman Subba Row, who passed away recently, were hard-nosed professionals who never gave you an inch on the field but were the firs

Acing the challenge: D. Gukesh won the 2024 FIDE Candidates after a draw against Hikaru Nakamura (USA), with Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia) and Fabiano Caruana (USA) also drawing their match.

How ‘ambitious’ Gukesh won Candidates 2024 and got closer to conquering the world

If the men’s Candidates winner beats Ding this year, he will become India’s second world chess champion.

Less than a week after losing to Alex Pereira at UFC, Jamahal Hill has a new fight scheduled.

Jamahal Hill to face Khalil Rountree booked at UFC 303; Conor McGregor to face Michael Chandler

Jamahal Hill, still recovering from his loss to Alex Pereira, has a crucial fight against Khalil Rountree scheduled for UFC 303.

Gukesh (right) facing off against Nakamura.

Off-side: From outsider to top contender, Candidates winner Gukesh is on the move

Youthful audacity triumphed over seasoned scepticism as D. Gukesh became the youngest-ever to win the FIDE Candidates.

R. Praggnanandhaa can draw strength from the fact that, despite being a debutant, he could play to his seeding in such a challenging field.

Chess Candidates 2024: How the Indian grandmasters fared

The Candidates tournament featured some exceptional performances by the Indian contingent besides the eventual winner, Gukesh.

In the big league: Mohun Bagan beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win the League Shield.

ISL 2023-24: The ‘Habas factor’ in Mohun Bagan’s success story and Chennaiyin’s return to playoffs after four years

Antonio Habas, the most successful head coach in the history of the Indian Super League, proved his mettle yet again, helping Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Gukesh triumphs in 2024 Candidates Tournament with Calm and Steady Performance - Anand writes in ‘En Passant’

The participants must have been under enormous pressure at the end of such a long tournament. Ironically, the youngest participant, Gukesh, coped with

Trent Boult: “When it comes to the T20 format, apart from the obvious advantage of being a shorter format, I think it’s still a very demanding game.”

Trent Boult: We overcomplicate things by bowling too many types of deliveries in one over

Currently playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, Trent Boult is gearing up for the T20 World Cup with New Zealand in June, followed by the Major

With the advent of the T20 format in the women’s ecosystem in 2004, the frequency of Tests dwindled. Between 1976 and 2004, India played 30 Tests, while from 2005 onwards, only 10 matches have been played.

Women's Cricket

Inter-Zonal Multi-Day trophy: Foresight from BCCI, but misplaced in a white-ball world?

In an ecosystem driven by the shorter formats of the sport and an international body that isn’t too chuffed about Tests as a tool to propogate the gam

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