PM Modi congratulates Praggnanandhaa after historic Norway Chess triumph

IANS | June 6, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa after the 20-year-old became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, hailing the achievement as a reflection of his continued excellence on the global stage.

One-off Test: KL Rahul stands tall as India reach 209/2 at tea

IANS | June 6, 2026 2:26 PM

New Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan struck composed half-centuries and shared a commanding 139-run partnership as India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan, reaching 209/2 in 50 overs at Tea on Day 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here in Mullanpur on Saturday.

Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India’s new T20I captain

IANS | June 6, 2026 1:15 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The chatter over the last few days on the future of India men’s T20I captaincy has been finally made clear at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday. In a decisive shift at the top, Shreyas Iyer has replaced Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, with his first assignment being the tours of Ireland and England.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know

IANS | June 6, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with the world's best teams gearing up for a month-long battle for the biggest prize in women's T20 cricket. Hosted by England and Wales, the tournament begins on June 12 and promises to be the largest edition in the competition's history, featuring 12 teams for the first time.