Magnus Carlsen (Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman) World No. 1 and five-time World champion Magnus Carlsen has returned to take part in the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Qatar. Speaking ahead of the tournament in Doha, the Norwegian discussed his relationship with the game’s governing body, FIDE, especially after last year’s much-publicised “jeansgate” controversy. GM…

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continued his rich vein of form, anchoring India’s chase with a polished knock of 93 off 91 deliveries as the hosts overhauled a 301-run target to secure a four-wicket victory and go 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series. Batting with trademark composure, Kohli once again controlled the tempo and ensured…

MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni remains the missing piece as Chennai Super Kings take (CSK) on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash in Bengaluru. The high-voltage southern derby at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to grab attention, but CSK are coping without their iconic leader yet again.While…

Virat Kohli plays a shot during the first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (AP Photo) Virat Kohli’s majestic 135 in Ranchi — an innings that sealed a 17-run win for India in the first ODI against South Africa — set off more than just fireworks at the JSCA Stadium. It reignited a national debate:…