Sooryavanshi’s father to arrive in Sri Lanka, parents can travel with him to UK and Ireland: Saikia

IANS | June 7, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for Sanjeev, the father of teenaged left-handed batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the 50-over tri-series, and has extended the option for his parents to accompany him on the upcoming tours of the UK and Ireland, said Secretary Devajit Saikia on Sunday.

Digvijaya Singh urges PM Modi to halt mid-session rollout of CBSE 3-language policy

IANS | June 7, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying concerns raised by parents regarding the mandatory implementation of the three-language policy for CBSE Class 9 students during the ongoing academic session and urging the Centre to reconsider its immediate rollout.

Women’s T20 WC: Mooney tips Voll to justify No.3 batter tag

IANS | June 7, 2026 10:59 AM

Cardiff, June 7 (IANS) Australia opener Beth Mooney has backed her partner at the top Georgia Voll to justify her credentials as the world’s top-ranked T20I batter when she makes her maiden appearance in a Women’s T20 World Cup when the tournament begins in England and Wales on June 12.