Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The opening round of the inaugural Coal India Open ended with the quartet of Noida-based Amardeep Malik, 20-year-old Delhi golfer Anshul Kabthiyal, and Chandigarh golfers Angad Cheema and Karandeep Kochhar, sharing the lead at three-under 69 in the INR 1 crore prize-money event being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday.Close on the heels of the leaders, the four players bunched in tied fifth with scores of two-under 70 were PGTI Order of Merit …

Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters 2025, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, kicks off at the Hyatt Regency on Wednesday with a marquee opening round clash between World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and American prodigy Awonder Liang.The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top GMs and an International Master (IM) from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of ₹1 crore and valuable FIDE circuit points.In its …

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Brendon McCullum admitted there was “room to improve” as he reflected on England’s gripping 2-2 Test series draw against India and turned his sights towards sharpening the squad ahead of the Ashes later this year.The England head coach, speaking after a dramatic six-run defeat at The Oval that saw India level the series on the final day, praised his team’s fight while acknowledging the narrow margins that denied them their first series win over India since 2018.In…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Cadillac’s entry into Formula One next year will ultimately enhance the sport’s ecosystem rather than dilute its resources, even as the General Motors-backed outfit begins to draw talent and attention away from existing teams.The much-anticipated arrival of Cadillac—approved in March after a gruelling 764-day entry process—will see Formula One expand to 11 teams for the first time in nearly a decade. Despite initial resistance from F1 …

Bangkok, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian boxers continued their march towards a significant medal count at the U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in the Thai capital on Tuesday, with seven women boxers in the U19 category assuring themselves of a podium finish.Yakshika (51kg), Nisha (54kg), Muskan (57kg) and Vini (60kg) reached the semifinals of their respective weight categories in the morning session and were joined in the last-four stage by Nisha (65kg), Akansha Phalaswal (70kg) and Aarti Kumari…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6 coach Vijay Dahiya expressed confidence ahead of the season opener, stating that he expects the team to play good cricket. Purani Dilli 6 will kick off its Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 campaign against Outer Delhi Warriors at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. After a strong showing in the 2024 edition, where the team reached the semi-finals, Purani Dilli 6 are gearing up for another title push this season. Dahiya emphasised the importance of the first…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) successfully concluded the 6th T20 Deaf Indian Premier League 2025 at GMSSS, Chandigarh, with Deaf Lucknow Giants lifting the championship trophy after a spirited four-day tournament held from August 1 to 4. The event, organised by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association and supported by the UT Cricket Association (UTCA), featured eight dynamic teams from across the country: Deaf Mumbai Stars, Deaf Delhi Bulls, Deaf Hyderabad Eagles,…

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan slammed the national team’s approach on the final day of the fifth Test against India, which they lost by a near six-run margin at The Oval on Monday.The veteran criticised England’s high-risk approach to get the remaining 35 runs in the morning session. However, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bowled tight lengths and took regular wickets to edge out England in the series final to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.”I do not wa…

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Following the 2-2 Test series draw against England, India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in his team’s ability to dominate red-ball cricket, provided they maintain their work ethic and commitment. India concluded the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a thrilling six-run win at The Oval on Monday. The win not only saved India from a third consecutive Test series defeat under Gambhir’s tenure but also silenced critics for doubting the Shubman Gill-led y…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail by a court in the United Kingdom after being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, says a report.The 32-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday, where he was formally charged with five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault involving a third. The alleged incidents are said to have occurre…