One-off Test: Sundar strikes thrice to reduce Afghanistan to 98/5 at tea

IANS | June 8, 2026 2:28 PM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Washington Sundar struck three crucial blows in the second session as India continued to tighten their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan, reducing the visitors to 98/5 in their follow-on innings at tea on Day 3 at the PCA Stadium on Monday.

Next-gen stars look to take centrestage at Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

IANS | June 8, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Every Women's T20 World Cup has minted new stars. The 2016 edition gave the world an 18-year-old Hayley Matthews, who was named Player of the Match in the final as West Indies lifted the trophy and is now the side’s captain in the upcoming competition.

Batting heavy India seek T20 WC silverware despite inexperience in bowling (SWOT Analysis)

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India will enter the tenth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales on the back of winning the 50-over World Cup on home soil last year. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has a batting lineup capable of frightening any opponent, yet the bowling attack is still relatively inexperienced to excel in English conditions.