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One-off Test: Test cap is a dream for every cricketer, it’s the best feeling of my life, says Manav Suthar

IANS | June 6, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India’s newest red-ball debutant, Manav Suthar, expressed that words cannot fully capture how he felt on receiving his first Test cap. He described the moment as the ‘best feeling’ he has experienced so far while also stating that he was motivated while getting the cap from ‘a legend like Kuldeep Yadav.’

Tajpur celebrates with laddus and crackers as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call‑up

Niharika Raina | June 6, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The village of Tajpur in Bihar’s Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as teenaged left-handed batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India’s squads for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan.

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.

Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli for ODIs against Afghanistan, Rohit, Hardik set for fitness test

IANS | June 6, 2026 2:11 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal has been drafted in to replace an injured Virat Kohli for India’s three‑match ODI series against Afghanistan beginning June 13 in Dharamsala, while Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are set to feature subject to them getting fitness clearance.

Dhruv Jurel to lead India A in multi‑day games in Sri Lanka; Auqib Nabi earns call‑up

IANS | June 6, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Wicketkeeper‑batter Dhruv Jurel has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming two multi‑day matches in Sri Lanka, while Jammu & Kashmir fast bowling all‑rounder Auqib Nabi has earned a maiden call‑up to the set-up.

Sooryavanshi earns maiden call‑up for T20I tours of Ireland, England and Asian Games

IANS | June 6, 2026 1:42 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a maiden call-up to the Indian T20I team for the tours of Ireland, England and the Asian Games. With Shreyas Iyer appointed as India’s new T20I captain, he replaces Suryakumar Yadav, who has been left out of all three squads.

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.

‘Monumental day, nation is proud,’ says Sports Min Mandaviya on Praggnanandhaa’s Norway Chess win

IANS | June 6, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa after the young Indian chess star scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament.

Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026: Sandeepa, Sweety and Nousheen score as India finish with bronze

IANS | June 6, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Indian U18 Women’s Hockey Team secured the Bronze Medal at the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 after registering a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in the bronze medal match at Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday.

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One-off Test: Test cap is a dream for every cricketer, it’s the best feeling of my life, says Manav Suthar

Tajpur celebrates with laddus and crackers as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call‑up

PM Modi congratulates Praggnanandhaa after historic Norway Chess triumph

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

Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli for ODIs against Afghanistan, Rohit, Hardik set for fitness test

Dhruv Jurel to lead India A in multi‑day games in Sri Lanka; Auqib Nabi earns call‑up

Sooryavanshi earns maiden call‑up for T20I tours of Ireland, England and Asian Games

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

‘Monumental day, nation is proud,’ says Sports Min Mandaviya on Praggnanandhaa’s Norway Chess win

Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026: Sandeepa, Sweety and Nousheen score as India finish with bronze

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