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‘Access to technology has made chess a global sport’: Viswanathan Anand
‘Access to technology has made chess a global sport’: Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand, the five-time world champion, discusses his new book for young chess players, 'Lightning Kid', and his enduring passion for the game, insights on the influence of AI, navigating social media and more

By Sarath Ramesh Kuniyl
From underdogs to champions: Decoding the rise of Indian women's cricket
From underdogs to champions: Decoding the rise of Indian women's cricket

India’s win in the Women's World Cup 2025 was a culmination of strategic developments, notably the rise of the Women's Premier League, the steady guidance of coach Amol Muzumdar, and significant growth in team depth

By Hariprasad Sadanandan
CEAT Cricket Awards 2025: A night of lifetime achievements, India’s T20 glory and candid conversations
CEAT Cricket Awards 2025: A night of lifetime achievements, India’s T20 glory and candid conversations

CEAT Cricket Rating Awards honoured cricketing legends Brian Lara and B.S. Chandrasekhar with lifetime achievement awards, highlighting their impact and marking a night of reflection on West Indies' challenges and India's current success

By Anirudh Madhavan
End of the Gentleman's Game? Why cricket pitch is inherently political
End of the Gentleman's Game? Why cricket pitch is inherently political

Evolution of cricket is an irreversible transformation, moving from its English "gentleman's game" roots to a vibrant, mass-driven spectacle heavily influenced by the Indian subcontinent and intertwined with socio-political realities

By Karthik Ravindranath