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‘Jaiswal and Rahul helped settle dressing-room nerves’: Gavaskar after India’s strong start against Afghanistan

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for laying a strong foundation in the opening session of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, saying the pair helped calm nerves in the dressing room on a surface whose behaviour was still uncertain on the first morning.

‘Only wins get a lot of attention’: Praggnanandhaa’s candid take after Norway Chess triumph

Vaishnavi Iyer | June 6, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Fresh from becoming the first Indian Grandmaster to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa believes victories often overshadow the lessons learned from defeat. Reflecting on his battles against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, the 20-year-old said every encounter with the Norwegian great has helped shape his growth as a player.

One-off Test: KL Rahul, Gill hit tons as India end Day One at 368/3 against Afghanistan

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:25 PM

New Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) Opener KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill struck commanding centuries after B. Sai Sudharsan impressed with a fluent 81 as India ended the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a dominant position at 368/3 in 85 overs on Friday.

BCA president Harsh Vardhan congratulates Sooryavanshi on India selection

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:07 PM

Patna, June 6 (IANS) Congratulating Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his selection to the Indian team, Bihar Cricket Association President Harsh Vardhan described it as a historic achievement for Bihar cricket. He said that Vaibhav's success reflects not only his individual talent and dedication but also the continuous growth of cricket in Bihar and the emergence of exceptional talent from the state.

Shreyas was a stand-out candidate with enough experience now, tough call on Surya, says Agarkar

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:03 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) India chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Shreyas Iyer was a stand‑out candidate with the experience to become the new men’s T20I skipper, while admitting it was a tough call to move on altogether from Suryakumar Yadav despite him leading the team to winning the World Cup three months ago.

T20 Mumbai Women's League: Sanika’s stunning fifty powers Aakash Tigers MWS to first win

IANS | June 6, 2026 4:57 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs rode a rollicking half-century from Sanika Chalke to register their first win in the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Thane Sky Risers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Kochhar, Kartik in contention as Thai duo shares lead at IGPL Bharath Classic

IANS | June 6, 2026 4:52 PM

El Jadida, June 6 (IANS) Indian golfers Karandeep Kochhar and Kartik Singh remained firmly in contention at the Indian Golf Premier League's (IGPL) Bharath Classic after the second round, trailing the joint leaders by four shots in challenging windy conditions at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort.

One-off Test: Test cap is a dream for every cricketer, it’s the best feeling of my life, says Manav Suthar

IANS | June 6, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India’s newest red-ball debutant, Manav Suthar, expressed that words cannot fully capture how he felt on receiving his first Test cap. He described the moment as the ‘best feeling’ he has experienced so far while also stating that he was motivated while getting the cap from ‘a legend like Kuldeep Yadav.’

Tajpur celebrates with laddus and crackers as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call‑up

Niharika Raina | June 6, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The village of Tajpur in Bihar’s Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as teenaged left-handed batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India’s squads for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan.

PM Modi congratulates Praggnanandhaa after historic Norway Chess triumph

IANS | June 6, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa after the 20-year-old became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, hailing the achievement as a reflection of his continued excellence on the global stage.

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‘Jaiswal and Rahul helped settle dressing-room nerves’: Gavaskar after India’s strong start against Afghanistan

‘Only wins get a lot of attention’: Praggnanandhaa’s candid take after Norway Chess triumph

One-off Test: KL Rahul, Gill hit tons as India end Day One at 368/3 against Afghanistan

BCA president Harsh Vardhan congratulates Sooryavanshi on India selection

Shreyas was a stand-out candidate with enough experience now, tough call on Surya, says Agarkar

T20 Mumbai Women's League: Sanika’s stunning fifty powers Aakash Tigers MWS to first win

Kochhar, Kartik in contention as Thai duo shares lead at IGPL Bharath Classic

One-off Test: Test cap is a dream for every cricketer, it’s the best feeling of my life, says Manav Suthar

Tajpur celebrates with laddus and crackers as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call‑up

PM Modi congratulates Praggnanandhaa after historic Norway Chess triumph

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