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Tata Steel Chess 2025: Gukesh becomes world no. 3 after draw, Praggnanandhaa beats top seed

India’s young chess star Gukesh Dommaraju has risen to World No. 3 after an impressive draw against China’s Wei Yi at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee. This win helped him to achieve a better ranking. At the same time, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa achieved an impressive win against the top seed Fabiano Caruana, marking a remarkable Friday for Indian chess in the Netherlands. Gukesh is currently the highest-ranked player in India. A tough game ends in a draw After a day of rest, Gukesh faced a tough opponent, the defending champion Wei Yi. Playing with the white pieces, Gukesh started with a King’s Pawn opening, leading to a classic Italian Game. Both players made early strategic moves and quickly reached a complex position. The game took a dramatic turn when Gukesh sacrificed Wei Yi’s queen, which forced a quick response from the Chinese grandmaster. Despite the intense play, both players eventually settled for a draw as they couldn’t find a winning way, ending...

Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai’s consortium wins 49% of The Hundred team London Spirit

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadela along with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and others have joined a consortium that has currently won the bid to own a The Hundred Team. London Spirit is now owned by 49% of this consortium. The remaining 51% of the shares of the club continue to be owned by the ECB. Along with Nadella and Pichai, the CEOs of Times Internet, Adobe, and Silverkae Technology are also a part of this consortium. This is the second venture of Nadella and Pichai where the Indian CEOs have invested in a cricket team. Previously, they went on to co-own MLC side Seattle Orcas. Cricket 4 mins MI Invincibles soon! Mumbai Indians owners RIL bags a new franchise in the Hundred for Rs 1327 crore Global Indian CEOs invest in Cricket Coming to The Hundred, the ECB was willing to share 49% of all the other teams of the tournament. Recently, Mumbai Indians secured the 49% share deal to own Oval Invincibles. In a bid to improve the finances of the teams in the league, the ECB u...

DRS Feb 1: Injustice to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson’s trouble against bouncer & Virat Kohli disappoints

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What an anti-climatic return it was for Virat Kohli in the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match! The entire Arun Jaitley Stadium was reverberating with “Kohli, Kohli” chants but the modern-day master was dismissed for a mere 6 runs as youngster Himanshu Sangwan castled him. Despite this, Kohli was facilitated by the DDCA for being only one of the three Delhi players to play 100+ Tests for India. Meanwhile, in international cricket, Team India won the bilateral series against England, with a substitute working in the hosts’ way. Unfortunately, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav continued lean patch in this series. Apart from this, an ex-player lambasted selectors for ignoring CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the national team. On that note, let us look at top six stories from January 31, Friday. Cricket 54 mins DRS Jan 31: Ishan Kishan a worry for SRH, Shardul Thakur thumbs down to IPL 2025 teams & brand new MI team Virat Kohli disappoints! The highly-anticipa...

How to download and play Fortnite Mobile?

Fortnite, the wildly popular battle royale game, has captivated players worldwide with its fast-paced action, unique building mechanics, and ever-evolving world. While it’s a mainstay on consoles and PCs, many gamers are eager to experience the thrill of Fortnite on their mobile devices. If you’re an Android user looking to jump into the action, this guide will walk you through the steps to download and play Fortnite Mobile, ensuring you’re ready to snag that Victory Royale! Fortnite Mobile Download Guide for Android Fortnite Mobile is available for Android devices. Here’s how to download and play it:   1. Download the Epic Games App: Go to the Epic Games website on your Android device. Download the Epic Games App. You may need to enable “Unknown sources” in your device’s security settings to install the app.   2. Install Fortnite: Open the Epic Games App. Search for “Fortnite”. Download and install the game. 3. Play: Once installed, launch Fortnite and start p...

Champions League: Bayern Munich vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction, Match Preview and Live Streaming

Bayern Munich faces Slovan Bratislava in a highly anticipated Champions League clash at Allianz Arena on 30 January 2025. With Bayern sitting in 15th place and already advancing to the knockout stage, they aim to break into the top 8 for a direct Round of 16 berth. In contrast, Slovan Bratislava has been eliminated and is playing for pride. Despite the overcast weather, the match promises excitement as Bayern, known for their aggressive start, face a vulnerable Bratislava defense. The home side, boasting Harry Kane as their top scorer, is heavily favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.02 to win. Expect early goals, making a bet on over 1.5 first-half goals appealing. A commanding victory for Bayern is likely, given their b home record and Bratislava’s defensive struggles. Bayern Munich vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction & Betting Tip For this match, we recommend betting on over 1.5 goals in the first half. Bayern Munich is known for their aggressive approach, especially when facing w...

Manchester City vs Club Brugge live streaming: Where to watch UCL in India

Etihad Stadium is set to welcome Club Brugge as they take on hosts Manchester City in a crucial UEFA Champions League match. On one hand, City is struggling in the group stage with only two wins and must secure a victory to advance to the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Club Brugge is positioned slightly better and needs a solid performance to ensure their progression. However, Brugge also needs wins as they sit far behind the table toppers. For City, their poor form has been a concern, but they are expected to dominate against Club Brugge, who are coming off a goalless draw with Juventus. With players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne looking to make an impact, take a look at the live streaming details of this crucial UCL match. Manchester City vs Club Brugge live streaming The UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Club Brugge will be broadcast on the Sony TEN network and streamed live on the Sony LIV platform. Manchester City & Club Brugge recent form ...

Free Fire Max Redeem Codes Today January 29 offer amazing rewards

Free Fire MAX is one of the most popular battle royale games in India and around the world. It offers amazing graphics, smooth gameplay, and an immersive experience for players. Garena, the developer of FF MAX, regularly releases new redeem codes that offer free rewards. Check out the active Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes today January 29 below. Free Fire MAX redeem codes are 12-character alphanumeric codes that give players access to exclusive in-game rewards like weapons, skins, and diamonds. They are released by Garena, the developer of Free Fire MAX, and are usually valid for a limited time. To redeem a code, players need to visit the official rewards redemption website and log in with their FF MAX account. They can then enter the code and claim their rewards. Redeem codes are a great way for players to get free items and enhance their gameplay experience. Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for Today January 29 FCSP9XQ2TNZK FG4TY7NQFV9S NRFFQ2CKFDZ9 XF4SWKCH6KY4 GXFT7YNWTQSZ FFNGY7PP2...

ICC CEO resigns amid Champions Trophy mess as shake-up continues

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Just 21 days before the Champions Trophy 2025, ICC chief executive officer (CEO) Geoff Allardice has stepped down from his position. The Australian is the latest official to resign from the global body as changes continue to happen at the ICC. He was appointed as the ICC’s CEO in November 2021, after previous CEO Manu Sawhney was removed. Cricket 47 mins ICC releases Champions Trophy 2025 ticket schedule, check here for more details Champions Trophy mess forced ICC CEO to resign? As per Cricbuzz, the ICC did not issue an official statement over Allardice’s decision to step down but suggests that it could be due to the mess-up in the T20 World Cup 2024 and the rocky road to Champions Trophy apart from accountability issues. It is pertinent to point out that it was Allardice who did not address the issue of India unwilling to travel to Pakistan till the very last moment. Adding to the trouble was a letter from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) alleging delay in taking s...

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: Arshdeep Singh 2 wickets away from breaking Pakistan star’s world record

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India cricket team pacer Arshdeep Singh is on the cusp of creating history in IND vs ENG 3rd T20I in Rajkot. The bowler is just two wickets away from becoming the fastest pacer to take 100 wickets in T20Is. The southpaw has been India’s go-to bowler in the shortest format of the game in the absence of veterans Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah and has consistently delivered with the ball for the side. Cricket 44 mins Predicted India XI for IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: Harshit Rana & Dube in, Shami to remain benched IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: Arshdeep Singh on verge of setting record Currently, Pakistan’s Haris Rauf holds the record for the fastest bowler to reach 100 wickets, having breached the mark in 71 T20Is. Arshdeep, on the other hand has played 62 matches so far and will be looking to achieve the milestone in his 63rd match. He also has the chance to become the fourth fastest pacer to reach 100 wickets in T20Is during the contest in Rajkot. Player Matches Ra...