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IPL 2026: We’re very lucky to have Kohli in the RCB dressing room, says Andy Flower

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:21 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said the franchise is ‘very lucky’ to have veteran batter Virat Kohli in the dressing room, hailing the former skipper’s hunger and drive as ‘genuinely inspiring’ after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 crown with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

22 rowers included in TOPS development group ahead of Asian Games 2026

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), in its 174th meeting on Monday inducted multiple rowers into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development Group ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and other upcoming events.

IPL 2026: RCB to not come to Bengaluru as Bobat, Patidar hail use of data and analytics in title win

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:18 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) crown.

Women’s T20 WC: ‘We believe we can win any game we go into,’ says Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty is embracing the challenge of competing in one of the toughest groups at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting her side has the belief and confidence to produce its best-ever performance at the global event.

ICC Board approves trialling use of pink balls in Tests to tackle bad light, legside wides; consultation with head coach during drinks break

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:02 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council has approved trialing the use of a pink ball in all Test matches when there is a threat of weather interruption so that play is not affected by bad light, and to continue under lights while also researching lighting technology for match officials and venues to reduce lost play due to poor light. The meeting also approved match officials to use Hawk-Eye data while deciding on illegal bowling actions.

Zee bags FIFA World Cup rights for India; announces launch of 4 new sports channels

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) FIFA World Cup 2026 action, starting from June 11, will be available across Unite8 Sports channels and Zee5 as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited secured the Indian media rights for the marquee event, along with FIFA World Cup 2030 editions, the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and other key FIFA events up to 2034.

IPL 2026: ‘Back-to-back champions after years of heartbreak,’ says Sindhu in congratulatory post for RCB

IANS | June 1, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence, sharing a heartfelt and humorous message that paid tribute to the franchise's long-awaited rise and its passionate fanbase.

HM Amit Shah calls rich medal haul at Asian U20 Athletics a 'signature of India's unstoppable sporting prowess'

IANS | June 1, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Indian contingent for their rich medal haul at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, saying the feat of winning 19 medals is "the signature of India's unstoppable sporting prowess".

Women's T20 WC: 'Molineux is a game changer,' says McGrath on captain's successful injury return

IANS | June 1, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Australia's narrow defeat to South Africa in an unofficial Women's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture may have denied them a winning start to their preparations, but the return of captain Sophie Molineux provided a significant positive ahead of the global showpiece, and for vice-captain Tahlia McGrath, the performance was a timely reminder of the value the skipper brings to the Australian side.

Individual performances bring happiness, but winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation: Krunal

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:58 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling all‑rounder Krunal Pandya said winning trophies remains his biggest motivation in playing cricket after clinching his fifth IPL crown, as the side defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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IPL 2026: We’re very lucky to have Kohli in the RCB dressing room, says Andy Flower

22 rowers included in TOPS development group ahead of Asian Games 2026

IPL 2026: RCB to not come to Bengaluru as Bobat, Patidar hail use of data and analytics in title win

Women’s T20 WC: ‘We believe we can win any game we go into,’ says Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana

ICC Board approves trialling use of pink balls in Tests to tackle bad light, legside wides; consultation with head coach during drinks break

Zee bags FIFA World Cup rights for India; announces launch of 4 new sports channels

IPL 2026: ‘Back-to-back champions after years of heartbreak,’ says Sindhu in congratulatory post for RCB

HM Amit Shah calls rich medal haul at Asian U20 Athletics a 'signature of India's unstoppable sporting prowess'

Women's T20 WC: 'Molineux is a game changer,' says McGrath on captain's successful injury return

Individual performances bring happiness, but winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation: Krunal

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