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Major records under threat as India chase maiden Women's T20 World Cup title

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Fresh from their historic ODI World Cup triumph earlier this year, India will head into the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup with hopes of ending another long wait -- lifting their first-ever T20 world title. Beyond the team's pursuit of glory, several Indian stars are on the verge of achieving iconic records of their own during the tournament in England and Wales.

World Yogasana Championship: Pune’s golden girl Niral Wadekar wins two titles

IANS | June 8, 2026 5:27 PM

Amdavad, June 8 (IANS) For most 13-year-olds, competing on the world stage would be an intimidating prospect. For India's Niral Wadekar, it was an opportunity to test herself against the best and pursue a dream that stretches far beyond the competition arena.

One-off Test: ‘Our bowling group can take 20 wickets anywhere,’ says Gill after India’s thumping win over AFG

IANS | June 8, 2026 5:14 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill hailed his side's all-round display against Afghanistan as a near-perfect performance, saying the team had ‘ticked all the boxes’ in a dominant victory that showcased both the depth of India's bowling attack and the direction of a young side in transition.

One-off Test: Suthar credits patience and consistency after seven-wicket haul on ‘unreal’ debut

IANS | June 8, 2026 4:55 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Spinner Manav Suthar described his memorable Test debut as an ‘unreal’ experience after capping it with a Player of the Match performance against Afghanistan on Monday, but the young left-arm spinner insisted that success in the longest format is far from easy.

Freestyle unit secure seven as India conclude Ulaanbaatar Open with 17 medals

IANS | June 8, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Indian freestyle wrestling team finished the final day of proceedings with three gold medals among seven medals, as India wrapped up the Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series with a total of 17 medals across three categories.

We will provide full support and 'comfort level' to Indian golfers at Asian Games: PGTI chief Kapil Dev

IANS | June 8, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) President Kapil Dev on Monday backed the country's next generation of golfers to deliver an impactful performance at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan and stated that the governing body would provide all the backing to the athletes.

One-off Test: Sundar relishes return to red-ball, credits rhythm and discipline for game-turning spell

IANS | June 8, 2026 4:24 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) India all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed satisfaction with both his bowling rhythm and batting discipline after playing a decisive role in India's thumping 300-run win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test that concluded on the third day of play on Monday at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.

One-off Test: All-round India dominate Afghanistan to script biggest Test victory (Ld)

IANS | June 8, 2026 4:09 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) India completed their most dominant Test victory by margin on Sunday, crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs inside three days after a commanding all-round performance spearheaded by centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul and a match-winning bowling effort from debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar.

One-off Test: India crush Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs, register biggest red-ball win

IANS | June 8, 2026 3:30 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar capped a dream Test debut as India completed their biggest-ever victory in the format, thrashing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on the third day of the one-off Test at the New PCA Stadium on Monday.

Rahi Sarnobat claims top spot, Manu Bhaker second in women’s 25m pistol T4 finals

IANS | June 8, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Former Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat delivered a strong performance to clinch the women’s 25m pistol T4 finals at the National Selection Trials 4 for Group A Rifle and Pistol shooters, held at the Trishul Shooting Range in Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun, on Monday.

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Major records under threat as India chase maiden Women's T20 World Cup title

World Yogasana Championship: Pune’s golden girl Niral Wadekar wins two titles

One-off Test: ‘Our bowling group can take 20 wickets anywhere,’ says Gill after India’s thumping win over AFG

One-off Test: Suthar credits patience and consistency after seven-wicket haul on ‘unreal’ debut

Freestyle unit secure seven as India conclude Ulaanbaatar Open with 17 medals

We will provide full support and 'comfort level' to Indian golfers at Asian Games: PGTI chief Kapil Dev

One-off Test: Sundar relishes return to red-ball, credits rhythm and discipline for game-turning spell

One-off Test: All-round India dominate Afghanistan to script biggest Test victory (Ld)

One-off Test: India crush Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs, register biggest red-ball win

Rahi Sarnobat claims top spot, Manu Bhaker second in women’s 25m pistol T4 finals

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