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'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.

Norway Chess: Pragg beats Gukesh as title race heads into final round; Assaubayeva wins women’s title

IANS | June 5, 2026 11:04 AM

Oslo, June 5 (IANS) Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu scored the key classical victory over world champion Gukesh Dommaraju with the black pieces, while Wesley So won Armageddon game over world No.1 Magnus Carlsen as the title race still wide-open heading into final round.

India's No.3 problem unsolved since Pujara left, give next man longer run, says Gandhi

Niharika Raina | June 5, 2026 10:57 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The number three batting position remains India's biggest concern heading into the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with former national selector Devang Gandhi saying the slot has been unsettled since Cheteshwar Pujara's exit and urged the team management to give the next incumbent a longer run.

'Felt like a Sri Lankan festival,' says Javelin thrower Pathirage on world-leading 92.62m throw at Rome DL

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:23 AM

Rome, June 5 (IANS) After Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage produced the best javelin throw of his career to smash the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meeting record with a world-leading 92.62m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Rome, he said winning the event feels like a Sri Lankan festival.

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'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

Norway Chess: Pragg beats Gukesh as title race heads into final round; Assaubayeva wins women’s title

India's No.3 problem unsolved since Pujara left, give next man longer run, says Gandhi

'Felt like a Sri Lankan festival,' says Javelin thrower Pathirage on world-leading 92.62m throw at Rome DL

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