Pranav Adani hails Praggnanandhaa's double win over world No.1 Carlsen in Norway Chess as 'a rare achievement'

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:29 AM

Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) After Praggnanandhaa R continued his remarkable run at Norway Chess by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the tournament, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited, lauded the Indian Grandmaster's effort, saying the double win reflects "the confidence, maturity and competitive spirit" Praggnanandha brings to the event.

BCCI to hold online Apex Council meeting on Thursday, T20I captaincy discussion not known yet

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:46 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its Apex Council Committee meeting in online mode on Thursday, though it remains unclear if the issue of India’s next men’s T20I captain will be formally discussed.

Gill's India hit ground running in New Chandigarh ahead of Afghanistan Test

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:45 PM

New Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) India's focus on red-ball cricket restarted right after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 ended. Captain Shubman Gill led the first training session in New Chandigarh on Wednesday in preparation for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting on June 6.

Stokes backs Archer break, warns England could lose star pacer if situation is mishandled

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:26 PM

London, June 3 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has supported the decision to rest fast bowler Jofra Archer for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's. He warned that a different approach could drive players away from international cricket.

T20 Mumbai League 2026: Skipper Parkar’s fastest ton in vain as Rahane’s Panthers edge Blasters in Super Over thriller

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:17 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Three days into the T20 Mumbai League 2026, the tournament witnessed its second Super Over as captain Suved Parkar produced a sensational batting display, smashing a record-breaking 46-ball century. However, his brilliant 110 off 54 deliveries was not enough as Ajinkya Rahane’s North Mumbai Panthers edged past Bandra Blasters in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to seal their second successive victory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Dinesh Karthik hails RCB’s title defence in IPL 2026, calls it ‘unbelievable feeling’

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik described the franchise’s successful defence of their Indian Premier League (IPL) crown in the recent season as an ‘unbelievable feeling’, while crediting the players for their consistency and skill in making the side victorious.

Pakistan cricket is going down fast, lament former stars after loss to Australia

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:26 PM

Lahore, June 3 (IANS) Former Pakistan stars lambasted the current national team after its abject surrender against a depleted Australian side in the first two matches of the ODI series in Lahore on Tuesday, declaring that the country’s cricket is going down at a fast rate, a news report said on Wednesday.

Mosaddek, Nurul return as Bangladesh announce squad for first two ODIs against Australia

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:22 PM

Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) Bangladesh have recalled middle‑order batter Mosaddek Hossain and wicketkeeper‑batter Nurul Hasan for the first two ODIs against Australia starting in Mirpur on June 9, with Mahidul Islam Ankon and Afif Hossain making way.

Absolutely ludicrous': Simon Doull slams Archer's England absence ahead of New Zealand Tests

IANS | June 3, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has launched a scathing attack on the absence of Jofra Archer from England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand, describing the situation as "absolutely ludicrous" and questioning the pacer's commitment to red-ball cricket.

Butcher questions England captain Stokes’ move to number seven ahead of Tests against NZ

IANS | June 3, 2026 5:51 PM

London, June 3 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher has expressed reservations over skipper Ben Stokes’ decision to drop down to number seven in the batting order for the first Test against New Zealand, starting at Lord’s on Thursday.

Cricket

Pranav Adani hails Praggnanandhaa's double win over world No.1 Carlsen in Norway Chess as 'a rare achievement'

BCCI to hold online Apex Council meeting on Thursday, T20I captaincy discussion not known yet

Gill's India hit ground running in New Chandigarh ahead of Afghanistan Test

Stokes backs Archer break, warns England could lose star pacer if situation is mishandled

T20 Mumbai League 2026: Skipper Parkar’s fastest ton in vain as Rahane’s Panthers edge Blasters in Super Over thriller

Dinesh Karthik hails RCB’s title defence in IPL 2026, calls it ‘unbelievable feeling’

Pakistan cricket is going down fast, lament former stars after loss to Australia

Mosaddek, Nurul return as Bangladesh announce squad for first two ODIs against Australia

Absolutely ludicrous': Simon Doull slams Archer's England absence ahead of New Zealand Tests

Butcher questions England captain Stokes’ move to number seven ahead of Tests against NZ

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