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India’s late comeback leaves Pakistan rattled in U18 Hockey Asia Cup, Ashish Purti nets four | Hockey

New Delhi: India’s U18 men’s hockey team stormed into the final of the Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, after a commanding 5-3 win over Pakistan on Friday. Youngster Ashish Tani Purti stole the show with four goals in a dramatic comeback that saw India overturn a deficit in the final quarter. Notably, the match set up a title clash against hosts Japan on Saturday, capping a tense contest that swung repeatedly across all four quarters before India’s late surge decided the outcome. The Men in Blue struck first in the 12th minute after a penalty stroke was awarded following a…

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Jun

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One cricketer set for debut in one-off Test vs Afghanistan: Check India’s probable playing XI | Cricket

Chandigarh: India will begin their 2026 Test calendar with a one-off match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on June 6. It will also mark captain Shubman Gill’s return to the Test side after missing India’s last red-ball outing against South Africa in Guwahati due to a neck injury. His leadership will be monitored closely in this one-off affair. The coaching unit will feel the pressure as well, especially after losing two home series, to New Zealand and South Africa, respectively, in 2024 and 2025. If they suffer against Afghanistan, the think tank…

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Jun

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Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage surpasses Neeraj Chopra’s mark in Rome Diamond League | Other

New Delhi: Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage became the first javelin thrower to cross the 90-metre mark in the 2026 season after recording a world-leading 92.62m at the Rome Diamond League on Thursday. It set a new meet record and a national record in the process. He also surpassed Neeraj Chopra’s record, who hit the 90.23-metre mark in the Doha Diamond League in 2025.  Meanwhile, the throw elevated him to eighth place on the all-time list. He became the second Asian, after Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, to feature in the elite list. Top 10 biggest javelin throws in history: Player Throw Year…

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Jun

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Cricket Canada plans detailed roadmap to overturn ICC’s suspension | Cricket

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Canada Cricket over concerns regarding governance, financial oversight and administrative processes identified during a routine compliance review. However, Cricket Canada decided to act quickly, submitting a comprehensive corrective action plan to secure the swift reinstatement of its suspended associate membership. Canada has already presented a detailed roadmap outlining both immediate and long-term reforms aimed at bringing the organisation back into compliance. The plan includes an assessment of governance and financial shortcomings as well as measures designed to strengthen oversight and accountability. The current administration, led by board president Arvinder Khosa and a…

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Jun

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Why is India vs Afghanistan Test not part of WTC cycle? When will India feature in WTC again? | Cricket

New Delhi: The one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh will not affect the current standing of the World Test Championship. Even though it is being played during the ongoing 2025-27 championship cycle, the match is considered to be a bilateral affair as Afghanistan is currently not a part of the WTC structure.  Notably, the tournament has traditionally featured only the top nine-ranked Test nations, and Afghanistan are not part of that group. As a result, their bilateral Test matches are not included in the championship race. On the other…

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Jun

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‘Not surprised’: Former India cricketer weighs in on India’s imminent T20I captaincy change | Cricket

New Delhi: The time for ace batter Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the Indian T20I side seems to be coming to an end. Reports have suggested that Suryakumar Yadav will be stripped of his T20I captaincy and will lose his place in the squad as well, with Shreyas Iyer touted as the man to take his role in the team.  Speaking on the development, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif came forward and talked about how he is not surprised that Suryakumar Yadav is losing his T20I captaincy. He opined that the BCCI is looking to maintain the same pattern…

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Jun

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Sai Sudharsan set to get the nod at number three in Afghanistan Test, spinners to be tested in Mullanpur | Cricket

New Delhi: India and Afghanistan will kick off their multi-format series with the only Test. The two sides are slated to lock horns across one Test match and three ODI matches. The series kicks off with the Test, and the game will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, from June 6.  The Indian team’s squad for the only Test has been announced, and there has been much chatter around the XI that the hosts could field against Afghanistan. Speaking ahead of the game, Team India’s head coach revealed that in-form batter Sai Sudharsan will…

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Jun

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‘Don’t take it that seriously’: Manchester City chairman makes shocking revelation after Pep Guardiola’s exit | Football

New Delhi: English football club Manchester City’s new era is taking shape. After 10 years of service, head coach Pep Guardiola has left the club, and Enzo Maresca has been appointed as his successor ahead of the new season. In 10 years, Pep Guadiola shaped a legacy at Man City.  Winning 20 major titles with the side, which includes 6 league titles, 5 EFL cups, 3 FA cups, 3 Community Shields, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 UEFA Super Cup, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup as well. Coming in as one of the biggest managers in world football, Pep left…

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Jun

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Rohit Sharma yet to report to CoE for fitness test, set to train in Mohali ahead of Afghanistan ODIs: Report | Cricket

New Delhi: India and Afghanistan are all set to take on each other in a multi-format series. The two sides will take on each other across one Test match and three ODI matches. The Test match will be held in Mullanpur from June 6, whereas the ODIs will be held in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai on June 13, 17, and 20, respectively.  Ahead of the start of the series, the Indian team has been hit with a big blow as ace batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to the hamstring injury that he…

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Jun

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How far can Brazil go in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026? Casemiro rates his side’s chances | Football

New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament will kick off on June 11th with a total of 48 teams taking on each other in a bid to get their hands on the prestigious title. With the tournament right around the corner, many eyes will be set upon Brazil.  With the inclusion of Neymar in the squad, many fans are hopeful of the side’s chances in the upcoming World Cup. With the likes of Vinicius Jr, Matheus Cunha, and many more stars, it could be interesting to see how…

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