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Jun

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Sunil Gavaskar pauses speech to answer wife’s phone call, wins netizens’ hearts: Watch | Cricket

New Delhi: Legendary former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has gone viral once more. The former India great has captured netizens’ attention after being seen answering a phone call from his wife during his keynote address at an event. The incident happened when Gavaskar was present at an event in Mumbai.  The event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport. Sunil Gavaskar was in attendance as the chief guest of the event, celebrating the 'Gift of Life' initiative. It is worth noting that the initiative has provided free life-saving cardiac surgeries to around 850 underprivileged children.  At the event,…

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Jun

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‘Bit of a dream’: Emilio Gay opens up after half-century on debut against New Zealand | Cricket

New Delhi: England have been exceptional with the ball in the first Test of their series against New Zealand. The two sides met at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London for the first Test, and after being bundled out on a score of 140 runs in the first innings, England followed it up with a brilliant showing with the ball, limiting New Zealand to a score of 113 runs.  One of the standout performers from the clash was the debutant Emilio Gay. Despite getting out on a score of eight runs in the first innings, Gay was brilliant in the…

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06

Jun

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India opt to bat first against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, Manav Suthar gets his debut | Cricket

New Delhi: India and Afghanistan take on each other for the one-off Test of the multi-format series. The two sides meet at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh and the clash began on a positive note for the Indian team as the side won the toss and opted to bat first. Manav Suthar gets his debut for the side, as the Indian team hopes to put in a good performance in the clash.  More to follow..

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06

Jun

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Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to clinch Norway Chess title | Other

New Delhi: In a major development, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has scripted history and become the first Indian in history to win the Norway Chess title. He defeated Vincent Keymer and completed a stunning run of four classical wins to bring the tournament to an end.  Wesley So finished in second place after he defeated Alireza Firouzja in Armageddon, and it is worth noting that Wesley would have taken the title if not for Pragg’s win. Praggnanandhaa finished with a brilliant 12/12 point finish, which saw him clinch the title for his name.  France’s Alireza Firouzja finished in third place…

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Jun

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IND v AFG Pitch Report: How will the surface at MYS Int’l Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur play for the only Test? | Cricket

New Delhi: The stage is set for the multi-format series between India and Afghanistan. The two sides will meet in the only Test of the series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, from June 6th. It is worth noting that the Indian team will be led by Shubman Gill and will be boasting a mix of youngsters and experience in the squad.  Led by Shubman Gill, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and many other stars will be seen in action for the Test match. It is also worth noting…

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05

Jun

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India vs Tajiskistan Live: When and where to watch in India? | Football

New Delhi: After a disappointing outing in the Unity Cup, where India lost both their games in England, the team will engage in an international friendly assignment against Tajikistan in Hisor on June 5. Both sides are scheduled to meet again on June 9 at the Hisor Central Stadium. The fixtures form a two-match series in the city, which also hosted India last year during their participation in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup. That tournament marked Khalid Jamil’s first outing as head coach after taking charge of the national side. Notably, in the Unity Cup, India suffered…

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05

Jun

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Will Iran play FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in USA amid ongoing war? White House gives indication | Football

New Delhi: Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup received a significant boost after the country's national football team was granted visas to enter the United States. There was tremendous doubt about their participation in the global event, which is less than a week away now.  The development came after uncertainty over travel documentation had cast doubt on the squad's preparations. Iranian ambassador to Mexico Abolfazl Pasandideh had indicated on Thursday that the team was still awaiting approval to enter the United States. A White House official later confirmed that the visas had subsequently been issued. The delay prompted…

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Jun

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17 wickets fall on Day 2 of Lord’s Test, New Zealand need 218 runs to seal win | Cricket

London: If a Test match is over by three days on sub-continent pitches, hell usually breaks loose in England and Australia. There are talks of protecting the game and the format. No such discussions, however, took place in the first Test between England and New Zealand at the iconic Lord’s. 33 wickets fell across the first two days of the Test and in all likelihood, it will be over in the first or second session of Day 2.  New Zealand need 218 more runs to seal the win, while England require seven more wickets. The day started with the visitors…

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Jun

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Why did Matteo Arnaldi pull out of French Open semi-final? Flavio Cobolli to contest final vs Alexander Zverev | Tennis

Paris: Matteo Arnaldi pulled out of the French Open semi-final just 20 minutes before his match against Flavio Cobolli. The Italian is reportedly suffering from an illness and failed to recover on time before the heavyweight clash.  The high-profile semi-final clash was scheduled to begin at 10:30 pm IST on Court Philippe Chatrier. Instead, the contest was called off shortly before the players were due to take the court. It eventually allowed the world number 14 Cobolli through to Sunday's Roland Garros, where he will challenge the favourite Alexander Zverev.  Meanwhile, Arnaldi's journey to the semi-finals lasted a total of…

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Jun

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India vs Afghanistan Live telecast: When and where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test on TV and streaming? | Cricket

New Delhi: India's focus shifts back to Test cricket this week as they host Afghanistan in a one-off match beginning on June 6. The fixture arrives just days after the conclusion of the IPL season, requiring several Indian players to quickly adapt from the demands of T20 cricket to the longer format. While the contest does not form part of the World Test Championship, it serves as an early checkpoint ahead of a packed schedule that includes future assignments against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia. The match also provides another glimpse into the evolution of a side that has…

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