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Confident Divya Deshmukh sets sights on more success after FIDE Women's World Cup history. "There’s a lot more to achieve. I’m hoping this is just the start.” firstpost.com/sports/chess/d…

#FirstSports LIVE: @DivyaDeshmukh05 has etched her name in Indian chess history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the world title. Join @RuphaRamani as she brings you the post-win celebrations.

How 19-year-old @DivyaDeshmukh05 outfoxed veteran Koneru Humpy to clinch a historic FIDE Women’s World Cup! firstpost.com/sports/chess/d…

'The new queen of world chess': India rejoices as Divya Deshmukh clinches FIDE Women's World Cup title firstpost.com/sports/chess/t… #divyadeshmukh #fideworldcup

Divya Deshmukh becomes India's 88th Grandmaster and clinches the FIDE Women’s World Cup — a double crown for the rising queen of Indian chess! LIVE Updates. firstpost.com/sports/chess/k…

Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy in tiebreaks to become the FIDE Women's World Cup Champion 2025 👑 The 19-year-old Indian has also earned the title of a Grandmaster ♟️! firstpost.com/sports/chess/k…

The second rapid game between Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy is currently underway! The first game ended in a draw. Follow FIDE Women's World Cup Final tiebreaks LIVE. firstpost.com/sports/chess/k…

"Very easy to have a pop at him when you’re sitting in your lounge watching." Kevin Pietersen hits out at Ben Stokes' critics; Jonathan Trott speaks in support of England captain. firstpost.com/firstcricket/b…

Four years after his Gabba heroics, @Sundarwashi5 is still striving to cement his place in the India Test team. His Manchester hundred should "mark the beginning of an extended run," writes @akb287. firstpost.com/firstcricket/i…

India likely to make four changes for the 5th Test against England. Here's how the playing XI could change. firstpost.com/firstcricket/i…

Are India's bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate nearing the end of their tenures? firstpost.com/firstcricket/t…

Oscar Piastri passed McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris with a bold early move to win the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix. firstpost.com/sports/formula…

Chloe Kelly stars again as England beat world champions Spain to defend the European Championship crown firstpost.com/sports/footbal…

"If someone is batting on 90 and the other one is batting on 85, don’t they deserve a hundred?" India coach Gautam Gambhir hits out at Ben Stokes for handshake controversy, praises Rushabh Pant's heroics. Watch. firstpost.com/firstcricket/g…

Enjoyed the fightback at Manchester? Relive some of India's greatest rescue acts in Test matches, including the Eden Gardens special. firstpost.com/firstcricket/i…

“Stokes didn’t have to bowl Brook." "He behaved like a spoiled kid." England captain criticised by former cricketers, including Nasser Hussain and Sanjay Manjrekar, for Manchester Test "farce." firstpost.com/firstcricket/b…

Ben Stokes explains why he offered a draw to India despite Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar nearing their respective hundreds. "I was not going to risk any of our bowlers." firstpost.com/firstcricket/b…

"Even though it was a draw, it kind of felt like a loss.” Divya Deshmukh opens up on missed chances against Koneru Humpy in the Classical leg of FIDE Women's World Cup final. firstpost.com/sports/chess/d…

“I’m okay with the schedule." | Sourav Ganguly shares bold stand on India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025. firstpost.com/firstcricket/s…