Sunday, May 10
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel provided positive updates on Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer's recoveries, though both will miss the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Gill is recovering well from a neck injury, while Iyer has begun his rehabilitation for an abdominal issue.
Youngster Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda advanced to the semi-finals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament. While top seed Jai Heng Jason Teh was eliminated, Indian players Kidambi Srikanth and Mithun Manjunath will face each other in the men's singles semifinals. The women's doubles top seeds also secured their spots.
The three-match ODI series against South Africa begins on Sunday in Ranchi, with the remaining fixtures scheduled in Raipur on Wednesday and Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Rohit enters the series in solid touch, having scored a century and a fifty in the recent ODI series against Australia, including his 33rd ODI ton in Sydney. Kohli, after recording back-to-back ducks in the first two ODIs of that series, bounced back with an unbeaten 74 in the final match.
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has sparked conversation with an Instagram post indicating he's ready for marriage again, months after his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. The leg-spinner, who previously revealed intense emotional struggles and suicidal thoughts post-separation, expressed his desire for a partner. His announcement has drawn mixed reactions from fans.
South Africa dominated the Test through strong batting contributions led by Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden century and Marco Jansen’s explosive 93. Jansen, who also took 6/48 in the first innings, dismantled India’s batting order before Simon Harmer completed the rout with a match-winning 6/37 in the second innings. South Africa sealed a commanding 408-run win, with Harmer finishing as Player of the Series for his 17 wickets across two Tests, while Jansen claimed the Player of the Match award for his all-round brilliance.
Rohit Sharma displayed his friendly nature at Ranchi airport, playfully vouching for his cricketer friend Shahbaz Nadeem to security personnel. The heartwarming moment, captured on video, showed Rohit putting his arm around Nadeem as they walked, a gesture appreciated by fans. Sharma is in Ranchi for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, a 19-year-old, became the youngest World Cup winner, securing a spot in the 2026 Candidates. India, hosting the event after 23 years, saw its 24 players fail to reach the top three qualifying spots. The article explores the knockout format's challenges, home advantage pressures, and the impact of chess engines on creativity.
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the Test and ODI series against South Africa due to a neck injury sustained during the first Test. Indian cricketer Nitish Rana, who is currently playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, provided an update on Gill's condition when asked by a fan.
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, at 19, became the youngest FIDE World Cup champion, mirroring India's Divya Deshmukh, also 19, who achieved the same feat in the Women's World Cup. While both were lower seeds, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri suggests their wins are coincidental, attributing them to the unpredictable nature of short match formats rather than a hidden trend among top players.
Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra offers perspective on D Gukesh's recent chess performance dip, calling it a natural phase post-major success. Bindra emphasizes returning to basics and recharging energy, both physically and mentally, to overcome such periods. He notes that in sports, past achievements fade, and continuous effort and finding joy are key to navigating these cycles.
