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Batting heavy India seek T20 WC silverware despite inexperience in bowling (SWOT Analysis)

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India will enter the tenth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales on the back of winning the 50-over World Cup on home soil last year. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has a batting lineup capable of frightening any opponent, yet the bowling attack is still relatively inexperienced to excel in English conditions.

Kochhar gets Top-10 finish as Lindh claims Bharath Classic title in Morocco

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:13 PM

El Jadida, June 8 (IANS) India's Karandeep Kochhar continued his impressive run on the Asian Tour with a bogey-free final-round 68 to secure a top-10 finish at the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic, while Sweden's Charlie Lindh stormed to victory with a tournament-best closing round.

USA’s mother-daughter duo Kemi and Kimani Blake reveal India bond after winning World Yogasana medals

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:04 PM

Ahmedabad, June 8 (IANS) What began as a quest for flexibility and artistic excellence has blossomed into a remarkable sporting success story for American mother-daughter duo Kemi and Kimani Blake, who returned home from the World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad with a gold and a bronze medal, respectively.

Mithali, Anjum among former captains in Women’s T20 World Cup star-studded commentary panel

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:01 PM

Dubai, June 8 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a top-tier, female-led commentary team for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, showcasing the range of expertise, experience, and impact fuelling the global expansion of women’s cricket.

TN CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh for Norway Chess triumph

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:37 PM

Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday felicitated chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess tournament and presented him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh. The meeting took an engaging turn when CM Vijay and the 20-year-old Grandmaster sat down across a chessboard for a friendly game.

One-off Test: Afghanistan reach 18/0 at lunch after follow-on as Suthar's 6–fer puts India in command

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:54 AM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starred with a six-wicket haul before Afghanistan's openers showed greater resistance in the follow-on, reaching 18/0 at lunch on Day 3 of the one-off Test against India at the New PCA Stadium on Monday.

One-off Test: Debutant Suthar bags 6-fer as India bowl out Afghanistan for 152, enforce follow-on

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:21 AM

New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar marked his arrival in Test cricket with a six-wicket haul as India bundled out Afghanistan for 152 in their first innings and enforced the follow-on before lunch on Day 3 of the one-off Test at the PCA Stadium on Monday.

This bronze medal is huge confidence booster: Coach Rani Rampal on India U18 women's Asia Cup campaign

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Indian U-18 women's hockey team coach Rani Rampal termed the team's Asia Cup bronze medal a "huge confidence booster," even as captain Sweety Kujur expressed slight disappointment over missing out on the gold.

'PM's praise will motivate and inspire youngsters', says coach Sardar Singh after U-18 Asia Cup hockey gold

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Head coach Sardar Singh hailed the Indian men's team following their gold-medal triumph at the U18 Hockey Asia Cup, highlighting that the top-tier recognition, including praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will act as a major booster for the budding stars.

U18 men's and women's hockey stars accorded grand welcome at Delhi airport after Asia Cup success

IANS | June 8, 2026 11:09 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Indian Under-18 men's and women's hockey teams were accorded a thunderous and warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport upon their return from a highly successful campaign at the Asia Cup.

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Batting heavy India seek T20 WC silverware despite inexperience in bowling (SWOT Analysis)

Kochhar gets Top-10 finish as Lindh claims Bharath Classic title in Morocco

USA’s mother-daughter duo Kemi and Kimani Blake reveal India bond after winning World Yogasana medals

Mithali, Anjum among former captains in Women’s T20 World Cup star-studded commentary panel

TN CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh for Norway Chess triumph

One-off Test: Afghanistan reach 18/0 at lunch after follow-on as Suthar's 6–fer puts India in command

One-off Test: Debutant Suthar bags 6-fer as India bowl out Afghanistan for 152, enforce follow-on

This bronze medal is huge confidence booster: Coach Rani Rampal on India U18 women's Asia Cup campaign

'PM's praise will motivate and inspire youngsters', says coach Sardar Singh after U-18 Asia Cup hockey gold

U18 men's and women's hockey stars accorded grand welcome at Delhi airport after Asia Cup success

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