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Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025
Anand was stuck in Germany for over three months due to the travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia were initially declared winners after two Indian players - Nihal Sarin and Divya Deshmukh - lost out on time in the final after suffering a disconnection with the server.
After the two teams won one round each in regular play, world rapid champion Humpy was pitted against Socko for the Armageddon (a tie-break), and the Indian beat her rival in style with black pieces to clinch a spot in the final for her side.
Virat Kohli had asked a fan to leave the country if he did not like to watch Indian cricketers in action.
Dhoni, who is in the middle of a two-month sabbatical which will end later this month, has also not been included for the T20 series against South Africa beginning on Sunday.
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