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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved a historic victory at Norway Chess 2026, becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious title. He secured the championship with a stunning comeback in the final round, defeating Vincent Keymer and benefiting from a draw between his rivals. World No. 1 M...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 4:54 am
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Brazil's football icon Neymar, their all-time leading scorer, has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance. Despite a career marked by brilliance and injuries, the 34-year-old forward aims to lead a blend of seasoned and young talent in a quest for Brazil's sixth title, endi...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 4:40 am
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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned selectors after Rajat Patidar's omission from the T20I squad. Patidar had a stellar IPL 2026 season, scoring 501 runs at a strike rate of nearly 200, and previously led RCB to back-to-back titles. Harbhajan believes Patidar is the best middle-order bat...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 3:56 am
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Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli secured a stunning pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix, defying expectations and Mercedes' first pole of the decade. Despite Ferrari's strong practice pace, Antonelli's decisive final lap edged out Max Verstappen, setting the stage for a thrilling strategic battl...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 3:24 am
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Shreyas Iyer, newly appointed India's T20I captain, marked his first day by leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai League. Iyer's commanding 61 off 36 balls steered his team to a five-wicket win, overshadowing Suryakumar's 48. Despite the...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 3:20 am
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Former cricketer Atul Wassan views Virat Kohli's absence from the Afghanistan ODI series as a strategic advantage. This break aids workload management for the 2027 World Cup and provides a platform for emerging talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal. Wassan believes preserving key players like Kohli and Bumra...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 2:52 am
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Germany secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the United States in a friendly, extending their winning streak to nine matches ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Kai Havertz opened the scoring early, and Leroy Sané's second-half strike proved decisive. The win builds significant momentum for the four-tim...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 2:25 am
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Posted on 7 June 2026 | 1:42 am
Times of India
Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has lost both the captaincy and his place in India's T20I setup. The selectors insist the decision was driven by form and the need to look ahead to the next World Cup cycle. A deep dive into the numbers reveals why. From o...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 1:02 am
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The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom of the open-category standings, only to produce a remarkable comeback that included two classical victories over Carlsen, a win over the reigning world champion Dommaraju Gukesh and a final-round classical win over Germa...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 1:00 am
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Suryakumar Yadav has graciously congratulated Shreyas Iyer on his appointment as India's new T20I captain for the upcoming Ireland and England series. Despite being replaced as captain and dropped from the squad after leading India to a T20 World Cup victory, Suryakumar expressed pride in his Mumbai...
Posted on 7 June 2026 | 12:00 am
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Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone by scoring an unbeaten century against Afghanistan, becoming the 11th Indian captain to surpass 1,000 Test runs. He is the second-fastest Indian captain to reach this mark in innings and the quickest in terms of time, solidifying his impactful leadership...
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 11:30 pm
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After a 12-year hiatus, the desert state is back in the Test arena, thanks to a young left-arm spinner from Sriganganagar, Manav Suthar.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 5:14 pm
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Acknowledging the team's achievement, Hockey India announced a cash award of Rs 3 lakh for each player of the gold medal-winning team and Rs 1.5 lakh for each member of the support staff.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 4:25 pm
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India's T20I squads for the tours of England and Ireland, naming Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 3:58 pm
Times of India
The victory made the 19-year-old Andreeva the youngest player to win the French Open women's singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she claimed her third straight Roland Garros crown in 1992.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 3:21 pm
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"I've been the one endorsing him for the role and telling the Indian selectors that if they give him a chance, I don't think they'll be disappointed. As I said, it's a great achievement. It's terrific recognition for the hard work he has put in over a long period of time, and I'm sure he'll do a g...
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 2:05 pm
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"I am glad he has been picked, for the sake of world cricket. He is the box-office man of the moment. I think he should play against Ireland. I was not entirely sure how good he was coming into this IPL," Swann said.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 1:23 pm
Times of India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Soon after the announcement, Suryakumar posted an Instagram story backing the team.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 9:56 am
Times of India
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Tilak Varma is the new vice-captain. The squads for Ireland, England, and Asian Games were announced, with Jasprit Bumrah returning for the latter. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a spot in both squads.
Posted on 6 June 2026 | 8:12 am