New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said he had high hopes for teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after giving him a maiden T20I call-up to tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games, adding the youngster had ‘picked himself’ into the squad with his explosive IPL 2026 performances.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Sai Sudharsan’s composure during his fluent innings against Afghanistan in the one-off Test but pointed out a technical issue against spin bowling that he believes will be closely monitored by India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Fresh from scripting history by becoming the first Indian champion at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa credited the importance of a strong corporate support system in helping athletes perform at the highest level and thanked the Adani Group for backing him throughout his success.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for laying a strong foundation in the opening session of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, saying the pair helped calm nerves in the dressing room on a surface whose behaviour was still uncertain on the first morning.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Fresh from becoming the first Indian Grandmaster to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa believes victories often overshadow the lessons learned from defeat. Reflecting on his battles against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, the 20-year-old said every encounter with the Norwegian great has helped shape his growth as a player.
New Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) Opener KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill struck commanding centuries after B. Sai Sudharsan impressed with a fluent 81 as India ended the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a dominant position at 368/3 in 85 overs on Friday.
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Congratulating Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his selection to the Indian team, Bihar Cricket Association President Harsh Vardhan described it as a historic achievement for Bihar cricket. He said that Vaibhav's success reflects not only his individual talent and dedication but also the continuous growth of cricket in Bihar and the emergence of exceptional talent from the state.
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) India chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Shreyas Iyer was a stand‑out candidate with the experience to become the new men’s T20I skipper, while admitting it was a tough call to move on altogether from Suryakumar Yadav despite him leading the team to winning the World Cup three months ago.
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs rode a rollicking half-century from Sanika Chalke to register their first win in the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Thane Sky Risers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
El Jadida, June 6 (IANS) Indian golfers Karandeep Kochhar and Kartik Singh remained firmly in contention at the Indian Golf Premier League's (IGPL) Bharath Classic after the second round, trailing the joint leaders by four shots in challenging windy conditions at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort.
