Tuesday, July 07
Chess legend Susan Polgar appreciates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's encouragement of Indian chess talent. She recalls receiving a letter from him. This recognized her work with young players. PM Modi also congratulated D Gukesh on defeating Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh later won against Arjun Erigaisi. Hikaru Nakamura then defeated Gukesh. Nakamura tied with Gukesh in third position at Norway Chess.
Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow over the tragic deaths of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, emphasizing that lives are more valuable than celebrations and urging better safety measures for future events. He also wished the Indian team success in their upcoming Test tour of England, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Phil Salt will miss England's T20I series against the West Indies due to paternity leave, with Jamie Smith replacing him in the squad. Salt recently played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory, scoring 403 runs and contributing significantly in the final. England's T20I series begins in Durham, followed by matches in Bristol and Southampton.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting prodigy, aims to elevate his performance for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL season. Fresh off a record-breaking debut where he smashed the fastest century by an Indian off 35 balls, Suryavanshi is determined to improve further. He also earned the IPL Super Striker award.
Ricky Ponting suggests Shubman Gill, the new Indian Test captain, should consider batting at No. 4 in the upcoming England series to ease the pressure of leadership. Ponting acknowledges Gill's strong white-ball form but notes his Test batting needs refinement.
Virender Sehwag drew parallels between Virat Kohli's IPL trophy wait and Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup pursuit. Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL, with Kohli's significant contribution ending his 18-year wait. However, celebrations turned tragic as a stampede during the victory parade resulted in 11 deaths and 47 injuries, leaving Kohli and the team devastated.
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, a felicitation ceremony at Chinnaswamy Stadium turned tragic. A stampede outside the stadium resulted in 11 fatalities and several injuries, prompting strong criticism from former cricketer Madan Lal. He condemned the poor planning and crowd management, urging families of the deceased to sue RCB and the government.
After an 18-year wait, Virat Kohli finally clinched the IPL trophy as RCB successfully defended their total. Kohli's emotional celebration, shared with Anushka Sharma and fans, highlighted the victory. His sister, Bhawna Kohli, shared heartfelt messages and family photos, celebrating the long-awaited triumph and expressing pride, while remembering their father.
Paulina Gretzky, daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, is making waves as a style icon. Recently, she was spotted in a striking white mini-dress, showcasing her ability to blend elegance with confidence. Beyond fashion, Paulina has also shared her journey of self-acceptance, emphasizing the importance of self-love and positive energy in navigating public perception and personal growth.
