India, South Africa cement scientific ties with focus on astronomy

IANS | May 10, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Prabhat Kumar, formally handed over a banner of India’s Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) to the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) during a ceremony at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town to mark further strengthening of the long-standing scientific collaboration between the two countries, according to media reports

'Dhoni won’t risk disrupting CSK’s winning combination against LSG': Kumble

IANS | May 10, 2026 1:54 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS)Former India captain Anil Kumble believes veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni may not feature for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) despite working hard to regain full match fitness, as the five-time champions would not want to disturb a successful combination.

'Shubman Gill is one of the most pleasing batters to watch': Anil Kumble

IANS | May 10, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble praised skipper Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan for their match-winning performances in Gujarat Titans’ commanding 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday describing Gill as one of the most elegant batters in modern cricket and highlighting Rashid’s return to bowling with greater pace.