‘Proud of young Divya’: PM Modi congratulates 19-yo on becoming first Indian to win WC title

Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in a tiebreak. The crucial match saw Koneru make inaccurate moves, ultimately benefiting Divya, who capitalised on the opportunity. PM Modi and President Murmu congratulated Deshmukh on her remarkable achievement.
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IND vs ENG: Ex-England coach on Shubman Gill – ‘Captaincy will weigh him down’

Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 722 runs against England, surpassing Yashasvi Jaiswal, highlight his stellar performance as captain. His fourth century, coupled with Jadeja and Sundar’s unbeaten scores, secured a draw, leading to a series decider. Coach Gambhir praises Gill’s talent, while David Lloyd expresses concern that captaincy might burden him despite his current success at No. 4.
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Exclusive | Washington’s father hits out at selectors: ‘One failure and he’s dropped’

Washington Sundar’s match-saving performance in the fourth Test against England has been lauded, but his father expresses concern over inconsistent opportunities. M Sundar highlights his son’s past performances, including crucial knocks in Chennai and Ahmedabad, and questions the selection process. He emphasizes Washington’s talent and calls for consistent chances across formats, citing instances of being dropped despite delivering impactful performances.
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