Viswanathan Anand congratulated Divya Deshmukh, 19, on her FIDE Women’s World Cup victory over Koneru Humpy, which also earned her the Grandmaster title and a spot in the Candidates Tournament. Anand praised Humpy’s fighting spirit, acknowledging her status as a great champion.
In a stunning upset, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title, defeating Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks. This victory not only secured her the World Cup but also earned her final Grandmaster norm, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve the prestigious GM title.
In a stunning victory, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title, defeating India no. 1 Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks in Batumi, Georgia. The 15th seed’s remarkable performance saw her overcome formidable opponents. This triumph not only crowns her World Cup Champion but also secures her final Grandmaster norm.
In a stunning victory, 19-year-old Diya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Georgia. Deshmukh’s composed play under pressure secured her the title and also earned her the prestigious Grandmaster title, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve this feat.
India celebrated a moral victory after drawing the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, highlighted by a resilient batting performance. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, despite being sidelined with an injury, lifted team spirits. A video of him dancing, showing off his Bhangra moves up the stairs went viral, showcasing the team’s positive energy.
Rishabh Pant is ruled out of the final Test against England due to a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test. Despite the injury, Pant displayed remarkable resilience, scoring a half-century. Coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Pant’s character, emphasizing his contribution to the team’s foundation. Pant expressed gratitude for the support and shared his recovery plans.
In a dramatic Test match draw in Manchester, India refused England captain Ben Stokes’ offer to end the game. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, determined to reach their centuries after a batting collapse, defied Stokes’ proposal. Shubman Gill also scored a century, leading India to a remarkable escape. Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India’s resilience, while Stokes expressed his frustration.
Shubman Gill’s captaincy debut saw India’s remarkable fightback in the fourth Test against England at Manchester. Trailing significantly, centuries from Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar secured a draw, keeping the series alive. Gill and KL Rahul’s crucial partnership ignited India’s belief, while Jadeja and Sundar’s unbeaten stand sealed the draw.
The drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford saw England captain Ben Stokes’ frustration boil over as India declined his offer to end play early, with Jadeja and Sundar pursuing centuries. Stokes’ actions drew criticism from commentators like Nasser Hussain and Manjrekar, who deemed his behavior ‘spoiled.’ However, Kevin Pietersen defended Stokes’ emotional response, emphasizing the players’ mindset and charged atmosphere.
England captain Ben Stokes expressed uncertainty about playing in the fifth Test against India due to a painful bicep tendon and overall workload. Despite leading the series 2-1, Stokes emphasized the team’s desire for one final strong performance at The Oval. He acknowledged the physical toll on the bowling unit and the need for rest before selection.