Gill & Co. must not make the mistake of taking Afghanistan lightly in ODIs: Nayar

IANS | June 10, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Former India all‑rounder Abhishek Nayar has warned Shubman Gill and his side not to make the mistake of taking Afghanistan lightly in the upcoming three-game ODI series, adding that the opposition’s white-ball players armed with global franchise cricket playing experience can pose a serious challenge.

Brook dethrones Root to reclaim No.1 Test batter ranking; Gill moves to eighth spot

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) England batter Harry Brook leapfrogged teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings, while India captain Shubman Gill has climbed two places to eighth spot after hitting a century in the recent one-off clash against Afghanistan, which the side won by an innings and 300 runs.

Liam Livingstone to lead London Spirit at The Hundred

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:35 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) London Spirit have entrusted England all-rounder Liam Livingstone with the captaincy of their men's side for the upcoming season of The Hundred, handing leadership responsibilities to one of the competition's most explosive and accomplished performers.

Ahmedabad World Championships fuel Yogasana's rise in Middle East

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:24 PM

Ahmedabad, June 10 (IANS) The inaugural World Yogasana Championships may have underlined India’s dominance in the sport, but for several Middle Eastern nations, the event represented something even more significant: an opportunity to accelerate the growth of competitive Yogasana across the region.