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Jun

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Pat Cummins to skip IPL 2027 for SRH? Australia captain drops major hint and reason | Cricket

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins is likely to skip the Indian Premier League 2027 as he prioritises a gruelling season with Australia, which has several Test matches, an ODI World Cup, a 150th anniversary Test and a potential World Test Championship final lined up. Australia are going to play 21 Test matches in 11 months from August 2026 in what will be an extremely demanding period for the Aussies. Cummins is now back home after the IPL 2026, wherein he led SRH to the Eliminator after playing in the second half of the tournament. The 33-year-old now gears…

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03

Jun

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From wheelchair and cramps to French Open 2026 semifinal, Jakub Mensik shows his mettle | Tennis

New Delhi: A week ago, Czechia rising youngster Jakub Mensik was carried off the court in a wheelchair after falling to the turf due to cramps. A week later, the 20-year-old finds himself in the semifinals of the French Open. Mensik ended Joao Fonseca's stellar run at Roland Garros at the Philippe-Chatrier on Tuesday night, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3) in two hours and 33 minutes to make his way into his first Major semifinal. He struggled big time in the first week of the tournament due to the scorching heat. Mensik battled past Mariano Navone in a five-setter in a…

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03

Jun

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Smriti Mandhana reveals ‘mistakes’ India can’t afford to repeat in T20 World Cup after England loss | Cricket

New Delhi: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana stressed the team's inability to stitch more dot balls in the third T20I defeat to England in Taunton on Tuesday, June 3, stating that the Women in Blue can't repeat them in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. India were on top of England in the series decider after having the hosts for 38/3 in the defence of 180 at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton. However, they let the advantage slip as England went on to win the game by six wickets. "We definitely started extremely well with the ball, (reducing England to)…

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03

Jun

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What is Team India’s schedule after IPL 2026? Check detailed fixtures after New Zealand tour announcement | Cricket

New Delhi: As the IPL 2026 drew curtains, the focus has started to shift to the future. After the Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their historic IPL defence, the players have scattered their ways. Several of them have reached New Chandigarh ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, beginning on June 6.  It will be a pretty busy international schedule for India to follow after the New Zealand Cricket confirmed the fixtures for their home fixtures against the Men in Blue. India will be travelling to the Oceania nation for five T20Is, as many ODIs and for two Tests beginning from…

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03

Jun

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India bottle up series win as Capsey, Knight lead England chase down record total | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian women's team bottled up a chance of a series win over England after failing to defend 180 in the third and final T20I of the series at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, on Tuesday, June 2. Alice Capsey and Heather Knight finally found form to power the English side to the highest-ever T20I chase in England with a six-wicket win, which sealed the series 2-1 for them.  This was the final T20I for both these teams heading into the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on June 12. The English batters needed runs, and…

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03

Jun

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Praggnanandhaa emulates Viswanathan Anand’s historic record, beats Magnus Carlsen twice in Norway Chess 2026 | Other

New Delhi: R Praggnanandhaa emulated Viswanathan Anand's historic record when he defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the Norway Chess 2026 on Tuesday, June 2. Praggnanandhaa had earlier defeated Carlsen with the white pieces and backed that up with a victory with the black pieces. He has become just the second player, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to defeat Carlsen twice in a single tournament. The victory also makes the 20-year-old prodigy the only player to beat Carlsen twice in classical games this year. Meanwhile, Carlsen's hopes of a title defence now hang in the balance as he…

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03

Jun

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Schedule for India’s historic tour of New Zealand announced, check complete fixtures of all-format visit | Cricket

New Delhi: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced its International summer home schedule with an all-format India visit headlining the itinerary that also features trips from Sri Lanka men and Bangladesh women. In what will be New Zealand's largest international home series (in terms of total number of matches), India will play 12 matches across the three formats. The series will feature two Tests, five ODIs and as many T20Is, with the series running from October to the start of December. When will the tour begin? The tour will include a five-match T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch before the…

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03

Jun

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Harmanpreet Kaur creates world record, closes in on another huge one during third T20I against England | Cricket

New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the history books once again as she became the most-capped women's international cricketer during the third T20I against England on Tuesday, June 2. Kaur, who had shattered the record earlier too, went past New Zealand legend Suzie Bates when she made her 368th appearance in international cricket.  Kaur leads the chart, with outgoing Kiwi star Bates following closely with 367 games, followed by Australia legend Ellyse Perry, who has won 357 caps in total. Kaur and Bates would compete for this record when the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 kicks…

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02

Jun

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R Ashwin slams five-time IPL champions for dismal auction strategy after subpar season | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their second straight title. The likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans managed to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.  One of the most talked-about sides throughout the season has been the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. The side got off to a horrid start to the season, not being able to win matches. However, the team quickly found its mojo and ended up finishing in eighth place, winning six games and losing eight.  After their performances, former India cricketer and CSK legend…

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02

Jun

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‘Two spinners for sure’: Former India cricketer picks his optimal India XI for one-off Test against AFG | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test match. The two sides will take on each other across one Test and three ODI matches, with the series kicking off with the Test match. The Test will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, from June 6.  Ahead of the game, former India cricketer Anil Kumble came forward and talked about the ideal playing XI for the hosts as they take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match.  "Two spinners for sure. One of them, Harsh Dubey, and…

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