Playing 50th Test a huge milestone for Pant, IPL struggles don't define him, says childhood coach Sharma

Niharika Raina | June 4, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will bring up his 50th Test appearance when the hosts face Afghanistan in a one‑off match starting in New Chandigarh on Saturday, with Devender Sharma, his childhood coach at Sonnet Club, calling the milestone ‘a very big deal,’ while adding that his recent IPL struggles do not necessarily define him in red-ball cricket.

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.