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IGPL Bharath Classic: Kochhar one behind leader Runchanapong; Aryan Roopa also in Top-10

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:17 PM

El Jadida (Morocco), June 6 (IANS) Karandeep Kochhar of India posted a fine round of 6-under 66 and positioned himself in the tied second place after the first day of the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. The 26-year-old from Chandigarh is one shot behind the leader, Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong, who carded 7-under 65 that included eight birdies against one bogey.

'We will expect him to be the way he is': Gambhir on Pant's Test vice-captaincy snub

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:06 PM

New Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence on Rishabh Pant's removal as Test vice-captain, saying that the team management does not want the wicketkeeper-batter to change his natural style of play, but the 28-year-old must improve his ability to read match situations in international cricket.

'MPL has produced players who are dominating at higher levels': Rajat Patidar

IANS | June 5, 2026 1:47 PM

Indore, June 5 (IANS) Gwalior Cheetahs captain Rajat Patidar has lauded the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) for playing a crucial role in identifying and developing young cricketing talent across the state.

'Football must become part of everyday life in India than a four-year carnival': Shaji Prabhakaran

IANS | June 5, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran has urged India to transform its periodic FIFA World Cup enthusiasm into a sustained movement for football development, saying the country must celebrate the sport throughout the year rather than only during the multinational event every four years.

U18 Hockey Asia Cup: India women go down fighting in a shootout to China in semis

IANS | June 5, 2026 12:53 PM

Kakamigahara, June 5 (IANS) After an intense and well-fought 2-2 draw over four quarters, India women suffered a 1-3 defeat in a shootout against China in their semifinal of the U18 Asia Cup on Friday. Nousheen Naz (3') and Kiran Ekka (54') scored the goals for India while Li ZeYan (24') and Zhang Yuzheng (48') were the goalscorers for China.

Website glitch gives fans 'free' WC tickets, FIFA cancels booking and demands full payment

IANS | June 5, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) In what will be a bizzare turn of events, fans have booked FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets at "no cost" due to a website glitch, while FIFA regrets the error and then asked fans for complete payment to avoid missing the opportunity to attend the global showpiece.

As Pant set for milestone 50th Test, ex-selector Gandhi hails him as India's greatest wicket-keeper batter

IANS | June 5, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi on Friday hailed Rishabh Pant as the finest wicket-keeper batter India has ever seen in Tests, saying the southpaw's match-winning knock at the Gabba in 2021 would remain etched in his memory forever.

Reward Sooryavanshi with T20I cap, he's ticked all the boxes: Gandhi

IANS | June 5, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi said teenaged left-handed opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has to be rewarded with an India T20I cap, adding that he has ticked all boxes and could even one day terrorise Test match bowlers as well.

'I'm ready for the challenge': Andoni Iraola on being appointed Liverpool head coach

IANS | June 5, 2026 11:41 AM

Liverpool, June 5 (IANS) New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said he is ‘ready for the challenge’ of leading one of world football's biggest clubs after being appointed as the successor to Arne Slot ahead of the 2026-27 season.

'Shreyas the frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar as T20I captain', feels ex-selector Gandhi

Niharika Raina | June 5, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi believes Shreyas Iyer is a frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar Yadav as the next men’s T20I captain, saying his IPL-winning pedigree with Kolkata Knight Riders and his more recent success in leading Punjab Kings makes him the most deserving candidate at the moment.

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IGPL Bharath Classic: Kochhar one behind leader Runchanapong; Aryan Roopa also in Top-10

'We will expect him to be the way he is': Gambhir on Pant's Test vice-captaincy snub

'MPL has produced players who are dominating at higher levels': Rajat Patidar

'Football must become part of everyday life in India than a four-year carnival': Shaji Prabhakaran

U18 Hockey Asia Cup: India women go down fighting in a shootout to China in semis

Website glitch gives fans 'free' WC tickets, FIFA cancels booking and demands full payment

As Pant set for milestone 50th Test, ex-selector Gandhi hails him as India's greatest wicket-keeper batter

Reward Sooryavanshi with T20I cap, he's ticked all the boxes: Gandhi

'I'm ready for the challenge': Andoni Iraola on being appointed Liverpool head coach

'Shreyas the frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar as T20I captain', feels ex-selector Gandhi

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