Mitchell Starc Withdraws from Champions Trophy

Australia’s preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 have taken a major hit with Mitchell Starc withdrawing from the tournament for personal reasons. Cricket Australia confirmed a significantly altered 15-player squad that will be led by Steven Smith, replacing Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh, both ruled out due to injuries. Australia’s Injury Woes and Squad Reshuffle…

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Gukesh Falls to Caruana in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Quarterfinals

In a surprising turn of events at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Weissenhaus, Germany, reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh’s campaign was halted in the quarterfinals by the formidable Fabiano Caruana. The 18-year-old Indian prodigy, who has been a dominant force in classical chess, found the unconventional format of Freestyle Chess challenging, leading to his…

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