Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion, beats Ding Liren in final game
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion at just 18 years old. He defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China in the final game of a tense 14-game match, securing 7.5 points to Liren's 6.5. Gukesh’s triumph marks him as the second Indian to win the title, following Viswanathan Anand. His victory comes after a dramatic series of games, with all others drawn except for his wins in the third, 11th, and final games. Gukesh’s achievement cements his place as the 18th World Chess Champion and the youngest ever to hold the title.
World Chess Championship: Gukesh Breaks the Stalemate as Ding Liren Resigns After 7 Draws
Indian challenger D. Gukesh broke the deadlock in the FIDE World Chess Championship, defeating world champion Ding Liren in Game 11 to take the lead for the first time. After seven consecutive draws, Gukesh capitalized on a blunder by Ding, who, under immense time pressure, moved his queen to c8. The error led to Ding's resignation, with Gukesh seizing a crucial victory. The match, marked by intense time scrambles, now sees the 18-year-old Gukesh ahead with three games remaining.
With just three bowlers, Australia bowled India out for 175 runs in the second innings
Australia is just 19 runs away from victory after dismissing India for 175 in their second innings on Day 3 of the second Test. Pat Cummins led the Australian attack with a five-wicket haul, supported by Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc. Despite a resilient 42 from Nitish Kumar Reddy, India’s resistance crumbled quickly, and Australia now stands on the brink of a remarkable comeback in the series after their heavy defeat in Perth.
India Restricts Australia to 337, Trail by 157 Runs at the End of Day 2 in Pink Ball Test
Travis Head’s brilliant 140 and Marnus Labuschagne’s 64 helped Australia take a commanding 157-run first-innings lead over India on Day 2 of the Pink Ball Test. Head, dropped twice, capitalized on the reprieves to play a match-defining knock in front of his home crowd. Jasprit Bumrah (4/61) and Mohammed Siraj (4/98) fought back with the ball for India, but Australia ended their innings at 337. India, who had been dismissed for 180 earlier, now face a challenging task to stay in the game as Australia dominates heading into Day 3.
The ACC has named Shammi Silva as its new President, following Jay Shah’s transition to the role of ICC chairman
Shammi Silva has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding Jay Shah after his transition to Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Silva, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket, brings extensive experience in cricket administration and is set to lead the ACC at a critical time for Asian cricket. His leadership is expected to build on Shah’s successes while focusing on strengthening regional tournaments, enhancing cricket infrastructure, and nurturing emerging talent across Asia. Silva’s appointment marks a new chapter for the ACC as it aims to solidify Asia's growing influence in global cricket.
