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Aug 2018

May 16, 2025

L. R. Srihar Becomes India's 86th Chess Grandmaster

India earned its 86th chess Grandmaster, as L. R. Srihari from Chennai secured his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Asian Individual Men's Chess Championship held in Al-Ain, UAE. With this feat, India continues to solidify its status as a rising chess powerhouse.
Srihari's confirmation as a Grandmaster came 368 days after India's 85th GM title was achieved by P. Shyaamnikhil.

Sunil Gavaskar Inaugurates '10000 Gavaskar' a Board Room Named in His Honour

In a special ceremony held at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar inaugurated a newly created boardroom named after him, '10000 Gavaskar,' in his honour.
The ceremony was attended by BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajeev Shukla, and Secretary Devajit Saikia.

May 15, 2025

Former Sri Lanka player Dassanayake Earns Second Stint as USA Coach

Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake was appointed as the new head coach of USA's men's team.
Dassanayake replaced Stuart Law in the top job, after the former Australia batter left the position towards the end of last year (2024) after leading the side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup they co-hosted with the West Indies.
It is the second time Dassanayake has held the role as head coach with the USA, having previously enjoyed a three-year stint in charge from 2016-2019.

Inaugural Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup, Asia Cup to be Staged in India

A Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup and Asia Cup will be staged in India, marking the first global and continental tournaments played exclusively with tennis balls.
The International Tennis Cricket Federation (ITCF) has recognised the rapid growth of tennis cricket balls in India through many tennis leagues.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kathryn Bryce Named ICC Players of the Month for April

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce were named ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month for April 2025, respectively. Miraz played a pivotal role in helping Bangladesh level the two-match series 1-1 against Zimbabwe.
As a result, Miraz became just the third player from Bangladesh to win the men's monthly award after Shakib al Hasan, who won in March 2023 and Mushfiqur Rahim. The spin all-rounder played a pivotal role in his team's victory in the second Test, putting his all-round skills on display.
Kathryn Bryce put on a stellar show with both bat and ball in the ICC Women's World Cup qualifier 2025. The Scotland captain finished as the highest run scorer of the tournament with 293 runs to her name from five innings at an average of 73.25 with one hundred and two fifties.
The right-arm seamer also scalped six wickets from five innings and was adjudged Player of the Tournament for her all-round show.

May 14, 2025

KIYG 2025 Day 10: UP's Kadir Khan Breaks 400m Record

Uttar Pradesh's Kadir Khan broke the 400m meet record twice inside 24 hours as Khelo India Youth Games 2025 saw another spate of good performances at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar.
In his maiden Khelo India Youth Games, Kadir Khan broke the 400m Games record on May 12 and improved his 47.67 seconds in the final. He clocked 47.34 seconds to relegate Bihar's Piyush Raj (47.43) to the silver. Karnataka's Sayed Sabeer (47.50 sec) won the bronze. Both Raj and Sabeer improved on the previous meet record.

Pakistan Appoint Seasoned Leader as White-Ball Head Coach

Mike Hesson was announced as the white-ball head coach of the men's team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed.
Hesson stepped into the role previously held by Aqib Javed, who served as the interim head coach following Gary Kirsten's departure in October 2024. Javed will remain involved with Pakistan cricket, transitioning to the position of Director of High Performance.
At the international level, Hesson has previously led New Zealand and Kenya. Under his guidance, the Black Caps became a formidable force, reaching the final of the 2015 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti is new Brazil National Football Team Head Coach

Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the head coach of the Brazil national team. The Real Madrid coach replaced Dorival Júnior, who held the job for a tenure of 14 months before getting sacked in March after the team faced a 4-1 defeat at Argentina.

May 13, 2025

Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket

India's batting superstar Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, closing the chapter on one of the most influential careers in red-ball cricket history. From powerful centuries to leading India as captain, Kohli left behind an unmatched legacy.
Virat Kohli scored a total of 30 Test centuries during his career. Known for his consistency and aggressive style, his centuries often came in challenging conditions, both at home and overseas. Kohli is one of the few Indian players to have scored centuries in Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand — showcasing his adaptability on all surfaces.

Shaun Tait New Bowling Coach of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed former Australia pacer Shaun Tait as the bowling coach for the senior men's team. Tait will join the team later this month and will be on a two-year contract running until the next Cricket World Cup in November 2027.
Tait took over from New Zealand's Andre Adams, whose tenure came to an end. Tait will work under head coach Phil Simmons for the Tigers.

Australia Announce Test Squad for WTC Final 2025

Flamboyant opener Sam Konstas and fully-fit all-rounder Cameron Green earned spots in Australia's 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against South Africa. The high-stakes match will be held at Lord's in London from June 11 to 15, with Pat Cummins leading the side in the quest to retain the prestigious mace.
The squad for WTC final vs South Africa: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.

Taliban Suspends Chess in Afghanistan Over Sharia Law Concerns

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan officially suspended the sport of chess, citing concerns over its compatibility with Islamic law. The move, announced, reflects the Taliban's ongoing imposition of stricter regulations on recreational and cultural activities since regaining power in August 2021. The ban is temporary, pending review by religious authorities, but has already impacted everyday life in Kabul and beyond.

May 12, 2025

CSA Appoints Shukri Conrad as South Africa New Head Coach

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced Shukri Conrad as the head coach of the national team across all formats.
Conrad replaced former Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter, following the latter's resignation from the white-ball head coach role last month.

FIFA Announces Host Cities for 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil

FIFA officially announced the eight cities in Brazil that will host matches during the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The tournament, set to take place from June 24 to July 25, 2027, will feature 32 teams competing across stadiums that previously hosted the 2014 Men's World Cup, ensuring world-class infrastructure and fan experience.
List of selected cities and stadiums: Belo Horizonte/Estadio Mineirao, Brasilia/Estadio Nacional, Fortaleza/Arena Castelao, Porto Alegre/Estadio Beira-Rio, Recife/Arena de Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro/Estadio do Maracana, Salvador/Arena Fonte Nova and Sao Paulo/Arena Itaquera.

Archery World Cup 2025: India Bags Seven Medals

India finished their campaign at the Archery World Cup 2025, which was held in Shanghai with a total of seven medals, including bronze medals for Olympian Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe in the individual recurve events.
Deepika clinched her 37th World Cup medal with a 7-3 win over South Korea's Kang Chae-young in the bronze medal match.

Mohammed Afsal Breaks 800m National Record at UAE Athletics Grand Prix

Indian athlete Mohammed Afsal broke the men's 800 m national record at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in Dubai.
While competing at Dubai Police Club Stadium, Afsal with a time of 1 minute and 45.61 seconds (1:45.61), secured the second spot in a 10-man field.
The top spot was secured by Kenya's Nicholas Kiplagat (1:45.38) while South Africa's Christopher Swart finished third with 1:45.84.
Afsal's time was 0.04 seconds faster than the previous national record holder, Jinson Johnson, who clocked the timings of 1:45.65 during the 2018 National Inter-State Championships in Guwahati.

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