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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
WATCH: Emotional Divya Deshmukh in tears, hugs mother after winning Women's World Cup
19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripted history on Monday as she became the FIDE Women's World Cup champion by defeating the veteran Koneru Humpy in the final via the tiebreaks. After her win, the youngster was overwhelmed with emotions as she struggled to control her tears as the magnitude of her feat dawned on her. As soon as she composed herself, she found her mother and hugged her before the tears started flowing again. It was a heartwarming moment and showed what it means for the family. She composed herself, supported by her mother as she got ready for the post-match interviews. The victory for the Nagpur player came after the two classical games played on Saturday and Sunday ended in draws. 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh is in tears after winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup! — chess24 (@chess24com) July 28, 2025 Divya winning the Women's World Cup also makes her eligible to be India's fourth woman to become a grandmaster, which is significant because before the event started she had none of the three norms required to become a grandmaster. In the time-controlled tie-breaker on Monday, Divya, playing with white, was again held to a draw. But in the reverse game, where she had black pieces, she managed to overcome the two-time world rapid champion 2.5-1.5. 'I think it was fate, me getting the grandmaster title this way,' an emotional Divya said right after her win. 'Before the tournament, I didn't even have one norm. I was thinking that I could maybe earn a grandmaster norm here. And at the end, I became a grandmaster.' One of Divya's first reactions after winning the title was: 'I definitely need to learn endgames.' Divya's hug to her mom says everything ❤️#FIDEWorldCup @DivyaDeshmukh05 — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) July 28, 2025 The first two classical games between Humpy and Divya had ended in draws. The first game, which was played on Saturday, was where Divya had the best chances to win, while playing with white pieces. She came with a plan and got a sizeable advantage on the board. But then at the end, she scuffed her lines and allowed Humpy to equalise. Divya had said that that draw had 'felt like a loss' to her. 'I had seen everything (beforehand). So I was disappointed by that,' she said. Humpy too had agreed that Divya was 'clearly better' after 12 moves. 'After that move, I'm not sure what was going on, but it was very complicated,' Humpy admitted.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Catchin' Sachin - Joe's route to 15,921
In the fourth round of the 2001 Wimbledon Championships, Roger Federer played his first and only competitive singles match against Pete Pete was a seven-time champion at the All England Club. Federer, a 19-year-old with a terrible ponytail and no major titles to his name, stunned the GOAT in five sets. Sampras played one more Wimbledon and Federer would go on to outstrip the American with eight is littered with torch-passing moments. Some obvious, others that reveal themselves in the fullness of 2012. Joe Root, days shy of his 22nd birthday, was called into the England Test side for the first time. Facing a four-pronged India spin attack, he impressed batting in his brand new navy blue cap. Scores of 73 and 20 not out helped England to a draw that sealed a famous 2-1 series the India team was Sachin Tendulkar. It was the singular occasion he shared the same field with Root in international cricket. Tendulkar, 39 at the time, played just six more Tests and did not make another hundred. He retired a year later with an unfathomable 15,921 to anyone at the time, the long pursuit had begun. Root was catchin' Sachin. At Old Trafford on Friday, Root was back against India. Surely no other Yorkshireman has ever been so at home in Manchester? Root's 38th Test century was as flawless as it was inevitable. Some 3,234 other men to have played Test cricket behind him. Only Tendulkar began the third Test fifth on the all-time run-getters' list. A score of 30 was needed to go past Rahul Dravid, 31 to edge ahead of Jacques would have been a flex to take down two greats with one swish of the blade, yet that is not Root's style. Each legend was given due respect. A single to pass Dravid, another to beat Kallis. Bowlers have contemplated heavy duty machinery to knock off either man. Root did it in the space of three deliveries and acknowledged the applause of the crowd with a bashful wave of his hand. There is a Rootian rhythm to batting, and he kept the beat throughout with all the greatest hits. Iron-straight defence, dabs to third man and shuffles off the hips. Urgent scampering between the wickets. Sweeps and reverses. The occasional glorious straight a century was what held most interest for Root, then the number 120 was what the Old Trafford crowd came for. Overhauling Ricky Ponting, the Australian run-machine. Someone call Sydney and tell them our man has more than yours.A steer behind point for one more, Ponting pushed down to the bronze-medal position. Up went Old Trafford, much to the confusion of Root's batting partner Ben Stokes, who did not appear to know what all the fuss what about. The Party Stand was still singing Root's name when Anshul Kamboj trudged in to bowl the next was ended on 150 by Ravindra Jadeja, a man who made his debut in the same Test as Root. The gap to Tendulkar is 2, list of records is already extensive: most Test runs for England, most Test hundreds for England, most matches as England captain, most wins as England captain, most catches by a fielder in Tests, most Test runs at Lord' the unbreakable looks within reach. Root is 34, not 35 until December. Yes, he is already a year older than Alastair Cook when England's previous best run-getter called it quits in 2018, but Root is showing no signs of slowing schedule is mapped out until the end of the home summer in 2027, when Root would be 36 – still a perfectly passable age for a Test now and then, they have one more Test this summer against India. There are five this winter in Australia, then three each against New Zealand and Pakistan at home next year. The winter of 2026-27 is three in South Africa, two in Bangladesh and a special 150th anniversary match against the Aussies in following home summer comprises six Tests, including an Ashes series. England could also reach the World Test Championship final. That makes a possible 25 in the next two the purpose of these calculations, we'll use Root's average runs per match, rather than runs per his 13-year, 157-Test career, Root is averaging 85.4 runs per match. At that rate, he would need 30 more Tests to get to Tendulkar. Deliciously, that would probably come in early 2028, on a tour of Root's output is improving. Since the beginning of 2021, he has averaged 93 runs per Test across 60 this is the kicker. Remember the reverse-scoop to Jasprit Bumrah in the third Test in India last year? The one that caused pelters to rain down from all angles? Since then, Root is averaging 101 runs in 19 he goes at that rate for the next two years, Root would be bang on course to pass Tendulkar in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval in 2027. Just imagine a Root record and a 5-0 Ashes clean sweep. They would have to declare bank holiday week. Arise, Sir Joseph. Professional sport is seldom so straightforward. Root has been blessed thus far. He has missed two Tests since making his debut and neither were for injuries. Broken fingers are a batters' occupational hazard. Root has occasionally struggled with his back. None of us are getting any now, it feels more likely than not Root will complete the ultimate ascent. If he falls short, he will have to make do with the leading place in the lineage of England batting Grace was the game's first superstar, Jack Hobbs the first cricketer to be knighted. No England player has scored more runs in a single series than Wally Hammond, Denis Compton was the Brylcreem boy. Geoffrey Boycott has not played for 40 years and is still one of the most famous cricketers in the country, David Gower's cover drive made grown men Gooch is thought to have more runs in professional cricket than any other man, Kevin Pietersen emptied bars. Cook conquered Australia and India. Now there is Root, with Tendulkar in his sights, albeit with another unticked achievement that would probably give him more all of the runs and records, Root has not made a hundred in Australia. Never past double figures in 14 Tests and three tours of 2013-14, the young Root was dropped for the final Test, taken out of the firing line of the rampaging Mitchell Johnson. Four years later, he pushed himself so hard as captain in the Sydney heat he ended up on a drip in hospital. In 2021-22, he literally put his balls on the line in is the final itch for Root to scratch. It is hard to see how England return from Australia next January in possession of the urn unless Root performs. He will be acutely down under and beyond are all part of the chase of Tendulkar. The Oval next week, to Australia and back again. Maybe on to Durban and baby born in Sheffield, who left hospital with a cardboard bat cut out by his father, hunting down the Little Master from Sachin. Joe is on the route to 15,922.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dassault, Anil Ambani's Reliance to make Falcon 2000 business jets in India
(Reuters) -Reliance Infrastructure ( has partnered with France's Dassault Aviation ( to make Falcon 2000 jets in India, the companies said on Wednesday, as the South Asian country aims to increase sourcing of locally-made defense equipment. Dassault said it aims to deliver the first made-in-India jets by 2028 for corporate and military use, and will cater to rising demand in both Indian and international markets. India, the world's biggest arms importer, has been looking to step up domestic production, with global firms pushed to produce in India - either on their own or in collaboration with domestic partners. New Delhi also aims to boost defence exports, which jumped 12% in the fiscal year to end-March, to $2.76 billion. Dassault will make Falcon 2000 jets outside France for the first time, the statement said, as it partners with tycoon Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Aerostructure to set up the final assembly line in the western Indian city of Nagpur. Reliance Infrastructure shares jumped 5% after the news in afternoon trading, while Dassault shares were largely flat. Earlier in the month, the French firm signed an agreement with India's Tata group to produce fuselage of Rafale fighter aircraft in southern Hyderabad city - outside France for the first time ever.
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dassault and Reliance unit to make Falcon 2000 business jets in India
A unit of India's Reliance Infrastructure and France's Dassault Aviation have partnered to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India, the companies said in a joint statement on Wednesday. The companies will establish the final assembly line for the jets in Nagpur city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, marking the first instance of Dassault manufacturing Falcon 2000 jets outside France, the statement added. The French firm aims to deliver the first made-in-India jets by 2028 for corporate and military use. Reliance Infrastructure shares shot up 5% after the news in afternoon trading. (Reporting by Hritam Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee and Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dassault and Reliance unit to make Falcon 2000 business jets in India
(Reuters) -A unit of India's Reliance Infrastructure and France's Dassault Aviation have partnered to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India, the companies said in a joint statement on Wednesday. The companies will establish the final assembly line for the jets in Nagpur city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, marking the first instance of Dassault manufacturing Falcon 2000 jets outside France, the statement added. The French firm aims to deliver the first made-in-India jets by 2028 for corporate and military use. Reliance Infrastructure shares shot up 5% after the news in afternoon trading. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
