Praggnanandhaa's rise in elite chess has been marked by a series of historic milestones. He became a grandmaster at just 12 years and 10 months and first made global headlines two years earlier, when he set the record at the time as the youngest International Master in history
New Delhi [India], October 25: Every fan, learner, and dreamer in chess shares one thing - the love for the game and the people who make it extraordinary. Whether you're just starting your journey, cheering for your favorite player, or learning from every move, you are part of what keeps the
Grand Master (GM) M Pranesh held on to win the Challengers title at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, earning the opportunity to compete in the Masters section next year, despite a final-round setback against International Master (IM) Harshavardhan GB.
The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top Grandmasters and an International Master from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of Rs 1 Crore and valuable International Chess Federation (FIDE) Circuit points, as per a press release.
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was full of praise for Sachin Tendulkar after witnessing the batting maestro roll back the years in the International Masters League.
India Masters etched their name in history by clinching the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title, after defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in a grand finale on Sunday.
Led by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, India Masters produced a clinical all-round performance to outclass Brian Lara's West Indies Masters to lift the coveted title in the presence of close to 50,000 fans at the SVNS International Stadium here on Sunday.
Fans and keen observers have noticed Tendulkar sporting prototype cricket shoes, training apparel, and even luggage throughout the tournament. This hands-on testing approach echoes a tradition among athlete-entrepreneurs who leverage their platforms to perfect their brands.
The stage is set for a clash between two cricket Masters in the final of the inaugural edition of the International Masters League. On Sunday, March 16, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will lead the India Masters and West Indies Masters, respectively, in the summit clash of the tournament at
West Indies Masters came up with a clinical all-round show, riding a half century from Denesh Ramdin and an equally effective knock from Brian Lara, before Tino Best's four-wicket burst helped the Caribbean outfit register a six-run win over Sri Lanka Masters in the second semifinal of the I
Tino Best has played in only two matches for the West Indies Masters in IML 2025 so far and has picked up two wickets. He has not made any notable performance yet in the IML for the West Indies Master.
Ramdin, who represents West Indies Masters in the ongoing International Masters League (IML) was speaking ahead of the semifinal against Sri Lanka Masters.