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'Met Virat but couldn't speak, felt nervous': Pooja Vastrakar recalls star-struck moment

Vaishnavi Iyer | June 9, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Even as one of India's most experienced all-rounders and a regular presence in the national setup, Pooja Vastrakar isn't immune to feeling starstruck. The Indian woman cricketer, currently captaining Chambal Ghariyals in the Women's MPL T20, recalled a chance meeting with Virat Kohli in South Africa and admitted that nerves got the better of her, preventing her from striking up a conversation with one of Indian cricket's biggest icons.

Australian Badminton Open: Arjun-Hariharan reach men's doubles second round; Dayanand enters singles main draw

IANS | June 9, 2026 5:11 PM

Sydney, June 9 (IANS) India’s MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan cruised into the second round of men’s doubles at the Australian Badminton Open after beating the American duo of Arden Quan Lee and Stanley Xing.

T20 Mumbai Women’s League: Mansi’s fifty sets up Sky Risers' win over Falcons

IANS | June 9, 2026 5:08 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Thane Sky Risers registered their first win of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League with a commanding 33-run victory over SOBO Mumbai Falcons at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Stars from 16 countries to feature in Mumbai chess event

IANS | June 9, 2026 4:41 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) In all 58 leading chess players representing 16 countries will comprise the star-studded field that will be fighting for the various titles in the Masters Section (Category A) of the Masters Chess Tournament, which will be played at the Expo Hall, World Trade Centre, from June 10 to 18.

PGA Tour winners Viktor Hovland, Ryan Fox join stellar India Championship field

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) PGA Tour winners Viktor Hovland and Ryan Fox are set to join the illustrious field for the second edition of the India Championship, scheduled to take place from October 15-18 here in the national capital.

Chota Nagpur Royals takes on Ranchi Titans in Jharkhand T20 League opener, Dhoni to attend opening ceremony

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:36 PM

Ranchi, June 9 (IANS) Virat Singh led, Chota Nagpur Royals will take on Rajandeep Singh’s Ranchi Titans in the opening match of the Jharkhand T20 League starting from June 10 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

‘Life has completely changed after ODI WC, we'll continue this run of winning trophies': Harmanpreet Kaur

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's historic ICC Women's Cricket World Cup triumph last year has transformed the outlook of the side, as the players prepare for another shot at global glory at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Winning has become second nature for India, says head coach Muzumdar ahead of Women's T20 WC

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India head coach Amol Muzumdar believes the team's sustained success over the last few years has helped create a winning culture within the squad, as the reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions prepare for another shot at global silverware at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Prasidh Krishna replaces Siraj in T20I squads for Ireland, England tour

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, with the selection committee naming Prasidh Krishna as his replacement.

Melie Kerr becomes No.1 all-rounder; Harmanpreet returns to top 10 in ICC rankings

IANS | June 9, 2026 2:38 PM

Dubai, June 9 (IANS) New Zealand star Melie Kerr dethroned West Indies skipper Healy Matthews to regain the top spot in the T20I all-rounders chart as the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the updated women's rankings on Tuesday.

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'Met Virat but couldn't speak, felt nervous': Pooja Vastrakar recalls star-struck moment

Australian Badminton Open: Arjun-Hariharan reach men's doubles second round; Dayanand enters singles main draw

T20 Mumbai Women’s League: Mansi’s fifty sets up Sky Risers' win over Falcons

Stars from 16 countries to feature in Mumbai chess event

PGA Tour winners Viktor Hovland, Ryan Fox join stellar India Championship field

Chota Nagpur Royals takes on Ranchi Titans in Jharkhand T20 League opener, Dhoni to attend opening ceremony

‘Life has completely changed after ODI WC, we'll continue this run of winning trophies': Harmanpreet Kaur

Winning has become second nature for India, says head coach Muzumdar ahead of Women's T20 WC

Prasidh Krishna replaces Siraj in T20I squads for Ireland, England tour

Melie Kerr becomes No.1 all-rounder; Harmanpreet returns to top 10 in ICC rankings

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