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Manika Batra issues statement after Asian Games omission, says ‘no specifc reasons communicated’ | Other

New Delhi: India's leading table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been excluded from the Asian Games squad after reportedly failing to meet the selection criteria set by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). Despite being the second-highest-ranked Indian woman in the latest world rankings, Batra was not included in the final team for the continental event. The 31-year-old Olympian has since raised concerns over the selection process, questioning the consistency and transparency of the criteria used by the federation. On June 19, Batra took to X to express her disappointment, stating, “My non-selection for the Asian Games 2026 squad…

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Jun

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India coach indicates multiple changes in playing XI for third ODI vs Afghanistan, Arshdeep Singh likely to be rested | Cricket

Chennai: India are set to reshuffle their playing XI for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan as the team management looks beyond the immediate result and towards broader squad assessment ahead of upcoming overseas assignments. The series has already been decided in the hosts' favour following victories in the opening two matches, leaving Friday's contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai without any pressure on the scoreboard. The focus, instead, has shifted to player workload, bench strength and combinations that could be useful in the months ahead. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed on the eve of the…

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Jun

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Rishabh Pant could return to Delhi Capitals, LSG want INR 13.25 crore star for IPL 2027 | Cricket

New Delhi: Rishabh Pant is all set to make a dramatic return to Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The franchise has reportedly struck a trade deal with Lucknow Super Giants, which will see the keeper-batter return to Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he spent eight seasons. Now, even though the deal hasn’t been officially confirmed by either franchise, internal movement indicates that both sides are working towards finalising the agreement ahead of the next IPL cycle. Notably, LSG bought Pant for a whopping INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He was immediately handed the captaincy…

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Jun

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Australia seal T20I series vs Bangladesh after Matt Renshaw’s 89* and clinical death bowling in Chattogram | Cricket

Chattogram: Matt Renshaw’s unbeaten 89 and a nerveless finish from Australia’s bowlers secured a seven-run victory over Bangladesh in Chattogram on Friday. The win handed the visitors an unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series and their first series triumph in Bangladesh in the format. For a long period, however, the result looked far from certain. Bangladesh surged out of the blocks in pursuit of Australia's target, hammering 72 runs in the powerplay and putting the visitors under immediate pressure. Tanzid Hasan set the tone with a flurry of boundaries, while Saif Hassan and Soumya Sarkar ensured the scoring rate…

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Jun

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Nasser Hussain lauds Sophie Ecclestone, calls England’s go-to bowler in T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket

New Delhi: The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has already made a great start as India, England, Australia and West Indies are currently unbeaten in the competition. Several cricketers, such as Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Shemaine Campbelle, have done a commendable job with the bat, while England spinner Sophie Eccelestone claimed five wickets in two matches and has heavily impressed former England captain Nasser Hussain.  The England great pointed out her excellent development in the shortest format of cricket. According to Hussain, Ecclestone is a bowler who successfully adjusts to the changing game tactics of the modern-day batters. Whereas…

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Jun

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Yuvraj Singh to join Delhi Capitals coaching staff in IPL 2027, franchise also plans major shake-up | Cricket

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is set to join Delhi Capitals as part of their coaching staff for IPL 2027. The two-time World Cup winner has groomed the likes of Shubman Gill, Abhishek Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, among many other Punjab cricketers, who went on to find success in the IPL and for the national team. For Yuvraj, it will mark his first professional coaching stint. A senior DC official has confirmed the development, stating that many of Yuvraj’s teammates, such as Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag and already donned the coaching hat and…

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Jun

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Who is Prema Rawat? India spinner replaces Shreyanka Patil in T20 World Cup 2026 squad | Cricket

New Delhi: Prema Rawat, a replacement who marked her presence in the Indian team: here’s all you need to know about her  India off-spinner Shreyanka Patil suffered an ankle ligament injury against Netherlands on Wednesday, which ruled her out of the competition. However, her injury didn’t bother India’s game plan, who registered a comfortable 95-run win over the Dutch in their second game of the competition.  India, in the meantime, have announced Prema Rawat as her replacement for the rest of the tournament.  The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has approved her replacement and the…

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Jun

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‘We are not concerned’: BCCI to stay in line with government policies ahead of Bangladesh series in August | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has a busy schedule throughout 2026. With games against many top sides across world cricket, one of the most talked about series in the calendar has been the one against Bangladesh. With the diplomatic relations between the two countries deteriorating, many had opined that the Indian team should not tour Bangladesh.  Speaking on the same, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Devajit Saikia came forward and talked about the upcoming series against Bangladesh in September. It is worth noting that India and Bangladesh are slated to lock horns across three ODIs and…

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Jun

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Wasim Jaffer gives his take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s on-field altercation against Sri Lanka A | Cricket

New Delhi: India A and Sri Lanka A  have faced off twice in June 2026 so far as part of the ongoing Tri-Nation series, with both matches played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With India having won the first game, the second game ended with Sri Lanka defeating India in a thrilling super over. After both teams tied the game at 265 runs, the hosts set a target of 17 runs, which India failed to achieve with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge on the crease. After the super over, the 15-year-old was involved in a heated on-field altercation with Vishen Halambage, with the…

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BCCI remain tight-lipped around Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma as India gear up for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has been in exceptional form of late; the Men in Blue just might be peaking at the right time, with the ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is working on the roadmap for the World Cup next year, and fans only have one question on their minds. I.e., the inclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.  Speaking on the same, the BCCI's secretary, Devajit Saikia, came forward and remained tight-lipped on any plans, claiming that the discussions are strictly for the boardroom and cannot be…

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