World Test Championship: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hailed debutant Manav Suthar's outstanding performance against Afghanistan, saying the left-arm spinner's rise was a reflection of the strong domestic and developmental structure in Indian cricket. Suthar made a remarkable international debut, taking 7 for 62 and winning the Player of the Match award as India defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh. The 22-year-old spinner played a key role in India's strong performance. He helped dismiss Afghanistan for just 152 in the first innings and contributed to another collapse in the follow-on. He also added helpful runs lower down the order, impressing the team management with his overall contribution. Reflecting on Suthar's impressive debut, Kotak noted that the young player's success came from years of development in India's cricketing system. He has been playing for two or three years - India A, India Emerging, and all. It was a great opportunity for him. He bowled really well and also batted effectively, which is very satisfying. Kotak added, The structure of the BCCI is such that players move from age groups to the Ranji Trophy, then to the Emerging team, onto India A, and eventually to the national team. The IPL also provides great exposure for all the players. India scored a huge first-innings total before bowling Afghanistan out quickly, leaving them with the choice to bat again or enforce the follow-on. Despite the hot conditions, India decided to send Afghanistan back in. Kotak explained that this choice was part of preparing the team for future challenges. If they had batted until the second session, then maybe we would have batted again. But since we scored so many runs and they got out for 152, everyone thought that if they got out before lunch, we should try to bowl again. He continued, There will be times when we have to bowl 100 or 120 overs in one innings or across two innings. Its not just about practising batting. We also need to work on bowling longer spells of spin. While Suthar excelled on his debut, Washington Sundar also played a significant all-round role, scoring a half-century in the first innings and taking 4 for 36 in the second. Kotak praised Sundar's maturity and versatility, noting how his time with India A and the senior team has made him a reliable player. Usually, he bats at seven or eight. In the Kolkata Test, due to the pitch conditions and thinking about the left-right batting combination, he batted higher up. But he has been part of the system since India A. He was part of the first series I did in 2019. He is very mature, I believe. In red-ball cricket, he contributed with both bat and ball. He is a very useful player. He has the right temperament. Whether he gets the opportunity to bowl or bat, his work ethic and behaviour stay consistent. There are players who feel disappointed. If you keep working hard for six, seven, or eight years and continue to mature, I believe you will perform, Kotak stated. Although the one-off Test doesn't count towards the World Test Championship standings, Kotak sees it as an important step in India's efforts to address issues revealed during last year's tough tour of South Africa. There are players who feel disappointed. If you keep working hard for six, seven, or eight years and continue to mature, I believe you will perform, Kotak stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In England, our batters did really well against fast bowlers. In the South Africa series, we could have performed better against spin. Many people say our batters struggle against spin; I don't agree with that. Article Source: IANS
Gavaskar Urges India To Move Beyond 'transition' Tag After Record Win Over Afghanistan
Sunil Gavaskar: India great Sunil Gavaskar believes it is time to stop viewing the Indian Test side as a team in transition and instead judge it by the standards expected at the highest level, following India's crushing 300-run innings victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh. The win marked India's largest innings victory in Test cricket, highlighting the depth of the squad led by captain Shubman Gill. Debutant spinner Manav Suthar played a key role, and the bowling attack dominated Afghanistan throughout both innings. After the victory, Gavaskar noted that it was time to change the conversation around the team. He suggested shifting away from seeing the team as transitioning and focusing more on performance and accountability. I think we should stop describing this team as being in transition and instead pay attention to the standards expected in Test cricket. Every team faces retirements and changes in personnel, but the focus must stay on performance, Gavaskar told JioStar. Recent Test results reveal that our bigger concern has been batting rather than bowling. The bowlers have generally done their job, but the batters need to show more discipline and stronger technique, especially in tough situations. Sometimes, there's a tendency to adopt a T20 mindset, where patience fades after a few dot balls, leading to poor decisions. Test cricket requires a different approach. Moving forward, India must focus on tightening their batting processes, building longer innings, and staying present rather than viewing every result through the lens of transition. India all-rounder Washington Sundar shared the team's commitment to improving ahead of challenging overseas assignments, starting with a tour of Sri Lanka. We know the challenges ahead, especially with the demanding tour of Sri Lanka coming up, along with other important matches. As a team, we recognise what it will take to succeed in those conditions and perform consistently across formats. Our focus is on keeping India a strong and competitive side, whether in Tests, ODIs, or T20Is. We put in a lot of preparation, planning, and individual improvement, and as a team, we are dedicated to the effort required to succeed. Our goal is to keep raising our standards and ensure India stays at the top in all formats of the game. With the retirements of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja affecting India's spin department, Sundar is expected to take on more responsibility alongside Kuldeep Yadav. Discussing their partnership, Sundar emphasised their understanding of each other's strengths. Kuldeep and I have played a lot of cricket together, so we understand each other's strengths and roles within the team. We support one another and aim to complement each other, especially during crucial moments when managing partnerships and pressure is important. Regardless of who is in the lineup, we focus on doing what is needed to help the team win. As a bowling unit, it's vital to understand our responsibilities, adapt to the match situation, and contribute effectively to the team's success. While India celebrated their win, former England spinner Graeme Swann urged patience with Afghanistan. He pointed out that the visitors' struggles mainly stemmed from a lack of Test experience, not from a lack of talent. Afghanistans performance highlighted challenges stemming from limited exposure to Test cricket, not a lack of talent. The many situations they faced in this match, from decision-making to using DRS and adjusting their batting approach, are lessons that come with experience and regular opportunities at the Test level. In the first innings, they were too defensive against Indias spin attack, while in the second innings, they may have counterattacked too aggressively. The ideal balance is somewhere in between, using positive strategies like footwork, strike rotation, and sweep shots without taking unnecessary risks. Despite the result, there is much talent within Afghanistans squad, and the crucial part will be learning from this experience. Touring India is one of the toughest challenges in Test cricket, and this match should serve as a valuable step in their growth as a Test-playing nation. One of the highlights for India was the debut performance of left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who took seven wickets in the match and played a crucial role in dismantling Afghanistan's batting lineup. Gavaskar praised Suthar's composure but cautioned against setting unrealistic expectations too soon. Manav Suthar has had an incredible start to his Test career, and his seven-wicket haul is certainly impressive. What stood out was his accuracy and temperament during the match. However, we should avoid jumping to conclusions after just one performance. History shows that many bowlers have started strong, but maintaining success at the Test level requires ongoing improvement and adaptation. The conditions in this match favoured spin, and Suthar took full advantage with his disciplined line and length. The next challenge will be to perform well on surfaces that provide less assistance, where hell need to develop more variations to create opportunities. Equally promising was his batting approach. Despite being a debutant, he focused on the team's needs rather than personal achievements, showing he was willing to play positively when the team needed quick runs. The conditions in this match favoured spin, and Suthar took full advantage with his disciplined line and length. The next challenge will be to perform well on surfaces that provide less assistance, where hell need to develop more variations to create opportunities. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the one-off Test complete, attention now shifts to the three-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan starting on June 13. Article Source: IANS
3 Army Personnel Among 5 Critically Ill Patients Airlifted From Ladakh To Chandigarh
NEW DELHI, Jun 8: Five critically ill patients, including three personnel of the Indian Army, have been airlifted from Ladakh to Chandigarh for advanced medical care, IAF said on Monday. In a post on X, the Western Air Command (WAC) of Indian Air Force also said 143 lives have been saved through casualty evacuation operations in the Ladakh sector alone during 2026. The WAC shared details about the critical medical evacuation mission undertaken from Ladakh, despite challenging high-altitude terrain and [] The post 3 Army Personnel Among 5 Critically Ill Patients Airlifted From Ladakh To Chandigarh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Illegal arms smuggling module busted in Punjab, Afghan national among 4 held
CHANDIGARH, June 8: Punjab Police on Monday said it has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling and hawala network with the arrest of four persons, which included an Afghan national. The Amritsar Commissionerate Police also recovered eight sophisticated pistols along with seven live cartridges from them. Preliminary investigation revealed that the four men were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler who supplied illegal weapon consignments through hidden drop locations, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav in a post on [] The post Illegal arms smuggling module busted in Punjab, Afghan national among 4 held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Secures Historic Test Victory Over Afghanistan by Innings and 300 Runs
New Chandigarh, June 8: India has achieved a monumental victory against Afghanistan in a single Test match held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The win by an innings and 300 runs marks the largest victory margin for India in Test history by innings. Winning the toss, the Indian team opted to bat ... Read more India Secures Historic Test Victory Over Afghanistan by Innings and 300 Runs
India Dominates Afghanistan by an Innings and 300 Runs in Test Match
New Chandigarh, June 8: India triumphed over Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-off Test match held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan struggled in their first innings, collapsing for just 152 runs, which forced them to follow on. The visitors fared even worse in their second innings, managing ... Read more India Dominates Afghanistan by an Innings and 300 Runs in Test Match
Intex Partners Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as Associate Sponsor for India Tour 2026
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Major Arms Smuggling Bust in Punjab: Four Arrested Including Afghan National
Chandigarh, June 8: The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in combating cross-border illegal arms smuggling and hawala networks. Four suspects, including an Afghan national, have been arrested. Authorities seized eight advanced pistols and seven live cartridges from their possession. This information was shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav via a post on ... Read more Major Arms Smuggling Bust in Punjab: Four Arrested Including Afghan National
Next-gen Stars Look To Take Centrestage At Womens T20 World Cup 2026
With Renuka Singh Thakur: Every Women's T20 World Cup has minted new stars. The 2016 edition gave the world an 18-year-old Hayley Matthews, who was named Player of the Match in the final as West Indies lifted the trophy and is now the sides captain in the upcoming competition. The 2018 edition saw young Sophie Ecclestone tying batters in knots as England reached the final in the West Indies. The 2020 edition saw young Shafali Verma take the world by storm through her explosive power-hitting in Australia. For the upcoming 12-team competition, to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, it will be no different. IANS looks at the five players who have it in them to shine at the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup. Nandni Sharma (India) Indias search for a reliable fast-bowling option may have found its answer in Chandigarh-based Nandni. She made her T20I debut against England in Chelmsford last month with figures of 3-34, as India got a nice victory. Before this, Nandni shot into limelight by picking 17 wickets in ten matches for Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026, including a hat-trick and a five-for. With Renuka Singh Thakur yet to play on tour of England and Amanjot Kaur plus Kashvee Gautam unavailable due to injuries, Nandnis pace, accuracy and variation, especially of it being effective in the slog overs, has arrived at the right time to boost Indias campaign. Georgia Voll (Australia) Australias batting depth has long been the envy of the womens game, and Georgia has surged to the front of that queue. An ODI century in only her second appearance against India in 2024 announced her arrival at the international stage. A repeat hundred against the same opponents in early 2026 confirmed her credentials to be a consistent run-scorer for Australia. A blistering 101 off 53 balls against the West Indies in March elevated her to the top of the ICC Womens T20I batting rankings. In 12 matches, Georgia has amassed 474 runs while averaging 39.50 with a strike-rate of 156.43. With an appetite for scoring on big occasions, Georgia enters her maiden T20 World Cup as one of the most dangerous young batters in the draw. Kayla Reyneke (South Africa) The batting all-rounder has wasted little time in making an instant impression at the international level ahead of her first Womens T20 World Cup. She previously captained South Africa to the Under 19 Womens Cricket World Cup final in 2025 and made herself known as the next star of the game. In the first half of 2026, Kayla has collected two Player of the Match awards in her first three senior outings. She has so far proved that ice runs in her veins - on her T20I debut, Kayla scored an unbeaten 29 off 16 balls, including hitting the winning six against Pakistan. She replicated that performance on her ODI debut against New Zealand, hitting two sixes in the last over of the game to help the Proteas get an unlikely win. Tilly Corteen-Coleman (England) The 18yearold leftarm spinner has quickly established herself among Englands most promising bowlers. With her picking a two-wicket haul on ODI debut against New Zealand, Tilly will be a player to watch out for in the World Cup. Having debuted for Kent in 2024, Tilly rose through the domestic ranks with South East Stars before producing a headlinegrabbing spell in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, where she claimed four wickets in four balls. Her reputation was further enhanced at the ICC Womens Under19 T20 World Cup in 2025, delivering a matchwinning 4-8 against New Zealand in the Super Six stage. Darcey Carter (Scotland) Having debuted for Kent in 2024, Tilly rose through the domestic ranks with South East Stars before producing a headlinegrabbing spell in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, where she claimed four wickets in four balls. Her reputation was further enhanced at the ICC Womens Under19 T20 World Cup in 2025, delivering a matchwinning 4-8 against New Zealand in the Super Six stage. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the stakes high, Darcey produced her best innings of the campaign under pressure. Still only 20 and having played international debut for three years, Darcey is already sitting at third spot on Scotlands alltime womens T20I runscoring list, which is a measure of her rapid rise in the national setup. Article Source: IANS
Batting Heavy India Seek T20 WC Silverware Despite Inexperience In Bowling (SWOT Analysis)
With Renuka Singh Thakur: India will enter the tenth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales on the back of winning the 50-over World Cup on home soil last year. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has a batting lineup capable of frightening any opponent, yet the bowling attack is still relatively inexperienced to excel in English conditions. Indias best finish in the Womens T20 World Cup came in 2020 when they became runners-up after losing to Australia in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. With the side set to open their Group 1 campaign against Pakistan on June 14 and followed by taking on Bangladesh, Netherlands, South Africa and Australia, IANS takes a look at the Indian team through an in-depth SWOT analysis. Strengths: The batting is where India genuinely stands apart from other 11 teams. Since the last Women's T20 World Cup in 2024, their top order possesses the second-highest team average in the world (30.1) and run rate (8.8), which is behind only six-time winners Australia. At the top, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have been nothing short of devastating. Their opening partnership has yielded 762 runs in that period, with a strike rate of 150, more than any other pair in women's T20Is. Smritis record in England specifically warrants attention. Among batters with 500 or more runs in women's T20Is in England, nobody averages higher than her 38.3. Despite her making 40 runs in the recent 2-1 T20I series loss in England, India will count on Smriti to get big runs at the top in the World Cup. Shafali, meanwhile, brings something different raw power coupled with immense maturity. Her strike rate of 157 during the powerplay since the 2024 World Cup is the highest among any batter who has faced a significant volume of balls, and she has somehow been even more destructive in the middle overs, striking at 164. She has hit 16 sixes in this period, joint-second in the world alongside Smriti, Sophie Devine and Sobhana Mostary. One will hope that Shafali will finally hit her first T20 World Cup fifty in England, as her explosive power-game separates her from a lot of batters in T20Is. The spin bowling department is also another strength point of India, especially if hot conditions are on offer on match days. Post the 2024 edition, the Indian spin bowling unit has the second-best balls per wicket rate (17.9) after Australia, while picking 84 wickets in 24 innings at an economy rate of 7.6. Sree Charani, who debuted in T20is in England last year and took ten wickets in that series to win Player of the Series award, will hold the key again alongside Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav. Deepti Sharma, the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is with 161 scalps, provides the experience that holds the Indian team together despite a slight recent mixed time in the format. Weaknesses: The pace bowling department remains a persistent source of anxiety, especially with no Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam due to back and knee injuries respectively. With Renuka Singh Thakur not featuring in Indias 2-1 series loss to England due to unknown reasons, it has meant that the side are well short of depth in fast bowling pool. Moreover, not all bowlers in the Indian team have considerable experience of bowling in English conditions, which means theres inexperience aplenty and thats something which opposition batters will look to exploit. In the powerplay, when conditions in England may offer the most help, India have been the most expensive attack in - conceding at eight runs per over, and they take a wicket only once every 28 balls - again the worst figure among the top teams. For a side that relies heavily on spinners to do the choking and wicket-taking job, the pacers giving away runs could prove to be costly. There is also the matter of India not settling its middle order Yastika Bhatia did well on return to the T20I team after two years at number three, a place held by Jemimah Rodrigues for a long time. But her tendency to suffer a slowdown after power-play means the pressure comes more on batters coming after her to do the bulk of the scoring. The point of concern for India is also their finishing department Richa Ghosh hasnt fired yet while Bharti Fulmali, who was brought into the Indian team for the second finisher role, has not got a consistent run and when she has come in, hasnt looked in prime touch. Opportunities: A year ago, India lifted the 50-over World Cup on home soil and sent the nation into the joy of breaking the drought of a senior womens cricket silverware. Now, going all the way to the T20 World Cup title will help India become the third side to clinch back-to-back silverwares after Australia and England. Momentum has been on Indias side until at least April's 4-1 defeat to South Africa and 2-1 loss to England. But India can take heart from their ability to switch on and perform well when it matters the most. Since the 2024 Womens World Cup, India have a win percentage of nearly 62 percent something which suggests a team moving in the right direction, even if the last few weeks have introduced doubts in the mind of its ardent supporters. The WPL has handed Harmanpreet two players who could change the complexion of close matches. Bharti is the power-hitter India's lower order has been eyeing on. Her role is straightforward - to go after bowling alongside Richa and give the innings a good finishing flourish. Meanwhile, Nandni Sharma arrives with even more fanfare. The Chandigarh-based pacer is the joint-leading wicket-taker in this year's WPL with 17 scalps from ten outings, she walked into her T20I debut against England last month and took 3-34. For a bowling attack searching for variety, Nandni is a timely arrival. Threats: The mixed recent form of India has meant that theres a feeling of the script from 2024 edition possibly repeating in 2026. In the UAE in 2024, India entered the competition with high expectations but unravelled after a heavy opening defeat to New Zealand in Dubai. Meanwhile, Nandni Sharma arrives with even more fanfare. The Chandigarh-based pacer is the joint-leading wicket-taker in this year's WPL with 17 scalps from ten outings, she walked into her T20I debut against England last month and took 3-34. For a bowling attack searching for variety, Nandni is a timely arrival. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For India to enter the semi-finals, it has to upstage South Africa and Australia in Group 1. The Proteas have been dominant, while Australia, entering without the pressure of a silverware defence, are dangerous to deal with in major competitions. India have been here before - good enough to go deep, unable to go all the way. Whether that is enough remains the only question that matters. Article Source: IANS
Kochhar Gets Top-10 Finish As Lindh Claims Bharath Classic Title In Morocco
Indian Golf Premier League: India's Karandeep Kochhar continued his impressive run on the Asian Tour with a bogey-free final-round 68 to secure a top-10 finish at the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic, while Sweden's Charlie Lindh stormed to victory with a tournament-best closing round. Kochhar carded rounds of 66, 73, 70 and 68 to finish at 11-under-par, good enough for a share of ninth place and his third top-10 finish of the season. The result also lifted the Chandigarh golfer to 12th in the Asian Tour Order of Merit standings. The tournament, co-sanctioned by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) and the Asian Tour, was won convincingly by Lindh, who closed with a sensational eight-under 64 to finish at 18-under-par. The Swede, who had finished runner-up at the Kolon Korea Open in his previous start, capped off a superb week with an eagle on the 18th hole to secure a four-shot victory and move up to third on the Order of Merit. For Kochhar, the week was another demonstration of his growing consistency. The winner of the IGPL Dubai event was outstanding from tee to green, regularly finding fairways and greens in regulation. His only frustration came on the greens, where he required at least 28 putts in each round, including 34 during his second-round 73. On Sunday, Kochhar produced a flawless card, picking up birdies on the third, 10th, 11th and 14th holes to sign off with a four-under-par effort. He finished the tournament with 16 birdies and remained firmly in contention throughout the week. The 28-year-old Indian, who also registered a tied-fifth finish at the International Series Japan earlier this season, will now turn his attention to next week's USD 2 million International Series Morocco as he continues his pursuit of a maiden Asian Tour title. His only professional victory to date came on the Asian Development Tour in Egypt, a triumph that earned him full Asian Tour status. Among the other Indian contenders, Gaganjeet Bhullar and Yashas Chandra were the next-best performers, both finishing tied for 27th at six-under-par. Bhullar closed with a 68 featuring five birdies and a lone bogey, while Yashas produced a bogey-free round of 68. Rashid Khan finished tied 41st at three-under after a final-round 71, alongside Kartik Singh and Sachin Baisoya. Baisoya's closing 67 featured two eagles on the par-five third and seventh holes, while Kartik endured a roller-coaster round containing seven birdies, two bogeys and two double bogeys. Shaurya Bhattacharya signed off with a 71 to finish tied 52nd, Aman Raj was tied 56th after a round of 70, while Pukhraj Singh Gill, Raghav Chugh and Udayan Mane ended the week in the lower half of the leaderboard. Amateur Jai Bahl finished tied for 67th. At the top, Lindh produced the round of the tournament to overturn a three-shot overnight deficit. Starting the day behind Thailand's Settee Prakongvech, the Swede surged through the field before delivering a memorable finish. With childhood friend Isaac Bondesson on the bag, Lindh reached the edge of the 18th green in two shots and rolled in a 20-foot putt from the fringe for eagle to seal the title in style. It feels goodfeels really good. Feels like Im still focused, but when everything settles a little bit, I will realise what I have done today. I have been playing good coming into this week, and I have been very, very excited to play golf the last couple of months, because the game has been feeling better. And thankfully, I got some good results today, Lindh said. American Charles Porter briefly threatened to force a dramatic finish and was tied for the lead after 17 holes at 16-under. However, a wayward second shot into a water hazard on the final hole led to a costly double bogey, leaving him tied for second with Settee at 14-under. Thailand's Sarit Suwannarut fired a 66 to share fourth place with England's Sam Broadhurst, while American Marcus Plunkett joined Thailand's Poom Saksansin and Runchanapong Youprayong in a tie for sixth at 12-under. American Charles Porter briefly threatened to force a dramatic finish and was tied for the lead after 17 holes at 16-under. However, a wayward second shot into a water hazard on the final hole led to a costly double bogey, leaving him tied for second with Settee at 14-under. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Asian Tour now heads to Rabat for the USD 2 million International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, where Kochhar and several other Indians will look to build on their encouraging performances from El Jadida. Article Source: IANS
Magic of Spin: Manav Suthar Shines on Test Debut with Record-Breaking Spell
Chandigarh, June 8: The only Test match between India and Afghanistan is currently taking place at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan was bowled out for just 152 runs in their first innings, thanks to the remarkable spin bowling of Manav Suthar, who claimed 6 wickets. In a stunning 22-over spell, Manav conceded ... Read more Magic of Spin: Manav Suthar Shines on Test Debut with Record-Breaking Spell
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Indian Air Force Successfully Airlifts Five Individuals from Ladakh, Including Three Soldiers
New Delhi, June 8: The Indian Air Force has successfully executed a critical medical emergency operation. During this mission, five seriously ill patients were airlifted from the challenging mountainous terrain of Ladakh to Chandigarh. Among those rescued were three soldiers from the Indian Army. Despite difficult geographical conditions and adverse weather, the Air Force ensured ... Read more Indian Air Force Successfully Airlifts Five Individuals from Ladakh, Including Three Soldiers
Delhi Assembly Speaker to attend CPA India Region Zone-II meeting in Chandigarh
The conference, themed Role of Aware Society and Legislators in Realising Future Challenges and the Goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, is scheduled to take place from June 89 at the Haryana Legislative Assembly, said the official
Delhi Assembly Speaker to Address CPA Conference in Chandigarh
New Delhi, June 8: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will address the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-2 North Zone conference in Chandigarh on Monday. According to an official, the conference, themed The Role of an Aware Society and Public Representatives: Future Challenges and Realizing the Developed India 2047 Goal, will take place on ... Read more Delhi Assembly Speaker to Address CPA Conference in Chandigarh
The Untold Story of Team India Spin Coach Sairaj Bahutule
With the Test against Afghanistan at New Chandigarh, former India player Sairaj Bahutule began his new innings with Team India, this time not as a player but as India's new spin-bowling coach. India has never lacked for big-name spinners, and compared to them, former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule was neither as prominent nor as well-known. The truth is that his name may not be popular with Gen Z as he was not in the news in recent years for some controversy or some juicy stories. He has consistently been involved in cricket and not only coached the IPL sides (this season Punjab Kings), but also previously served in the India Under-19, India A and domestic sides. Bahutule himself played two Tests and eight ODIs, taking five international wickets. Clearly, he wasn't very successful in international cricket and accordingly didnt get many opportunities. However, in a first-class career spanning nearly two decades, he took 630 wickets, scored over 6,000 runs, and took 197 wickets in List A cricket. He played in six Ranji Trophy finals (all for Mumbai), winning all of them. The most talked-about of these was the 2003-04 final, in which he scored 92 runs, lower down the order. Currently around 53, Bahutule's resume as a coach is comparatively much better. He retired from cricket and served as head coach of Vidarbha, Kerala, Gujarat, and Bengal. In the IPL, he was spin-bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals and then Punjab Kings. He was also associated with the BCCI and coached at the Center of Excellence in Bengaluru from 2021 to 2024. He was the bowling coach for the Indian team that won the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2022 and was part of the support staff for the 2024 edition of the event also. He has also worked as a specialist bowling coach on several other assignments. In India, there aren't many coaches with such an active resume. Well, now he's got his biggest promotion, and what could be a bigger responsibility than joining Team India's support staff? This role with Team India will open the doors of international assignments for him. With the opportunity to play international cricket drying, Bahutule intended to remain involved with the game as a coach. Thats why while still playing cricket, when an opportunity came to coach the Vidarbha side, he grabbed it with both hands and announced his retirement. He became only the 9th bowler to take 400 wickets in the Ranji Trophy. Despite all this, Bahutule is disappointed that he never played in the IPL. He played List A cricket until 2010, T20 cricket until 2011, and first-class cricket until 2013, but franchises focused more on his age than his skill. Especially in the first two seasons of the IPL, he was one of the most successful spinners in India. Bhuutule holds a unique record that often goes unnoticed when his name is mentioned. He holds the India record for missing the most matches during his One Day International career. He played seven ODI between December 1997 and January 1998 but returned to Team India in November 2003 to play another one. During that period, Team India had played 196 consecutive ODI in which he was not part of the team. He failed to make a significant impact upon his return and was sidelined thereafter. In Indian cricket, the most discussed story of a cricketers recovery from a traumatic car accident gets connected with Rishabh Pant. The story of Sairaj Bahutules accident was no less tragic. In July 1990, the car accident of Vivek Singh, son of famous singers Jagjit and Chitra Singh, in which he died was in the headlines. Sairaj Bahutule, his close friend, was also with him in the car and was lucky to survive. He broke my femur, and had a major fracture on his right leg, and needed to have a steel rod inserted in the leg. He also slipped into a coma, and it was very, very tough. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The medical aid and familys support helped him, particularly his fathers support, who himself was a Ranji cricketer. His father Vasant, who played for Maharashtra, kept on motivating him to get back to playing cricket. The steel rod was removed a year after the accident and very soon he started playing for the senior Mumbai team as well as got picked for the India Under-19 squad against New Zealand.
Hit by truck, picked up, then driven around until death: Chilling twist in Haryana hit-and-run
A distressing hit-and-run case in Pinjore has sparked a wave of anger among locals. Reports indicate that a security guard was struck by a pickup truck, only to be driven around by the occupants for an excruciating 90 minutes before being left by the roadside after he tragically died.
Sunil Gavaskar Praises Manav Suthars Impressive Test Debut Against Afghanistan
New Chandigarh, June 8: India is in a commanding position in the only Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. After declaring their innings at 564 runs for 8 wickets, India has put on a strong bowling performance, dismissing 5 Afghan batsmen for just 113 runs by the end of ... Read more Sunil Gavaskar Praises Manav Suthars Impressive Test Debut Against Afghanistan
Punjab voter mapping crosses 85%
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Delhi Assembly Speaker to Address Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on Developed India 2047
New Delhi, June 7: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will address the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II North Zone conference, set to take place in Chandigarh. This significant event is scheduled for June 8 and 9 at the Haryana Assembly complex. According to officials, the two-day conference will focus on the theme, The ... Read more Delhi Assembly Speaker to Address Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on Developed India 2047
Manav Suthars Spin Magic Leads India to Strong Position Against Afghanistan
New Chandigarh, June 7: Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who took three wickets in the ongoing Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, stated that trusting his strengths and consistently bowling in the right areas contributed to his success in the match. After the second days play, Suthar elaborated on his ... Read more Manav Suthars Spin Magic Leads India to Strong Position Against Afghanistan
Former England Spinner Praises Debutant Manav Suthars Impressive Performance
New Chandigarh, June 7: Former England spinner Graeme Swann has commended debutant Manav Suthar for his outstanding performance. The 23-year-old left-arm Indian spinner took three wickets against Afghanistan during a Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, helping India strengthen their grip on the game. On the second day of ... Read more Former England Spinner Praises Debutant Manav Suthars Impressive Performance
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One-off Test: Washington Hits 52 Not Out As India Declare At 564/8 Against Afghanistan
Mohammad Saleem Safi: India declared their innings at 564/8 in 127 overs on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with Washington Sundar unbeaten on a composed 52. For Afghanistan, pacer Mohammad Saleem Safi finished with 6-140. The declaration came at 1:33pm local time, signalled by captain Shubman Gill after Sundar reached his fifty The all-rounder, often shuffled in the batting order, once again underlined his value with the bat by mixing patience with timely aggression. His fifty was marked by a wristy flick for four off Safi, after slamming a commanding pull for six. Indias lower order added quick runs before Gill called time. Debutant Manav Suthar struck two lusty sixes to push the total past 500, but his attacking cameo ended when he became Safis fifth victim. Mohammed Siraj was promoted ahead of Kuldeep Yadav and responded with a breezy 22 off 12 balls, including a six and three boundaries, before Safi cleaned him up. Kuldeep Yadav then joined Sundar and added nine runs before the declaration came. Safis spell was the highlight of Afghanistans effort. Having gone wicketless in his previous four international appearances, the pacer found rhythm and consistency with the second new ball, exploiting variable bounce and mixing lengths to trouble Indias batters. On a scorching Sunday in New Chandigarh, when India walked off after declaring their innings, Safi left the field with the match ball raised in acknowledgement of the sparse crowd. Indias innings was built on skipper Shubman Gills authoritative 126, KL Rahuls century, Sai Sudharsans 81 and Rishabh Pants 81 earlier in the day. But the lower-order contributions ensured the hosts had a healthy run-rate of 4.44 and also placed the innings among Indias fourth fastest 500-plus totals in Test history. Safis spell was the highlight of Afghanistans effort. Having gone wicketless in his previous four international appearances, the pacer found rhythm and consistency with the second new ball, exploiting variable bounce and mixing lengths to trouble Indias batters. On a scorching Sunday in New Chandigarh, when India walked off after declaring their innings, Safi left the field with the match ball raised in acknowledgement of the sparse crowd. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 564/8 dec. in 127 overs (Shubman Gill 126, KL Rahul 100; Mohammad Saleem Safi 6-140, Hashmatullah Shahidi 1-91) against Afghanistan Article Source: IANS
Gill and Rahul Shine as India Declares First Innings at 564 Runs
New Chandigarh, June 7: In a thrilling encounter, India faced Afghanistan in a single Test match at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium. On the second day of the Test, the Indian team declared their first innings at a formidable score of 564 runs after losing 8 wickets. The day began with Shubman Gill ... Read more Gill and Rahul Shine as India Declares First Innings at 564 Runs
Gill and Rahul Shine as India Declares First Innings at 564 Runs Against Afghanistan
New Chandigarh, June 7: India and Afghanistan are currently facing off in a single Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. On the second day of the Test, the Indian team declared their first innings at 564 runs after losing 8 wickets. The day began with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant adding ... Read more Gill and Rahul Shine as India Declares First Innings at 564 Runs Against Afghanistan
CBI conducts searches in Rs 661 cr IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case
NEW DELHI, Jun 7: The CBI has conducted searches at six locations in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 661 crore fraud involving the siphoning of government funds from departments of the Haryana government and the Chandigarh administration, officials said on Sunday. The searches were carried out on Friday at premises linked to senior Haryana cadre public servants and Noida-based Vipam Consultancy Pvt Ltd and its director as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged [] The post CBI conducts searches in Rs 661 cr IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sai Sudharsan Expresses Disappointment After Missing Century Against Afghanistan
New Chandigarh, June 7: In the lone Test match against Afghanistan, Sai Sudharsan showcased his batting prowess with a solid innings of 81 runs off 104 balls. However, he expressed disappointment at missing out on a century. Sudharsan acknowledged that he had a great opportunity to play a big innings but fell short. Despite this, ... Read more Sai Sudharsan Expresses Disappointment After Missing Century Against Afghanistan
'It Couldve Been A Big Innings': Sudharsan Rues Missing Out On Big Score In One-off Test
New Chandigarh: Young India left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan said he was disappointed at missing out on a bigger score in the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, but expressed happiness over having contributed to the teams score of 368/3 on day ones play. Batting at number three after India elected to bat first, Sudharsan scored 81, his third fifty in the format and had a second-wicket stand of 139 with centurion KL Rahul. I think, I was set, it could have been a big innings. Definitely disappointed, but really happy that I could contribute for the team and be a bit more certain there, Sudharsan said to broadcasters ahead of day twos play. Asked about the transition from T20 cricket to the longer format, Sudharsan explained, I mean, mentally, I think it's not a big difference for me, as I play the sport very similar, wherever I go and play, whether white ball or red ball. It's all about decision-making for me and just a few minor technical adjustments, which we had three, four days of time, which helped me to get back to red ball cricket and it was great. Sudharsan, known for his methodical preparation, said his process to bat in Tests is built on clarity and trust. Definitely, we had videos in place, so I worked on it. I looked what the bowlers can bowl and what they can come, what they can do against me. At the same time, I was very clear with what I wanted to do with the game plan and what I wanted to look at when I entered the game. It was more about me mentally being there and more about me mentally trusting myself or believing myself more. I think that kicked in a bit more, just came and it helped well. Sudharsan, known for his methodical preparation, said his process to bat in Tests is built on clarity and trust. Definitely, we had videos in place, so I worked on it. I looked what the bowlers can bowl and what they can come, what they can do against me. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That's what a cricketer wants, that certainty or that freedom, whatever he wants to do. And if he gets that, he doesn't have to think about what will happen in the future or what had happened in the past. It's all about now and if that freedom is being placed, I think it's the best place for a cricketer to express himself and do what he wants to do at best. Article Source: IANS
CBI conducts searches in Rs 661 crore IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case
CBI conducted searches at six locations in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 661 crore fraud. The probe involves siphoning of government funds from Haryana and Chandigarh administrations, with allegations of collusion between public servants and bank officials. Incriminating documents and digital devices were seized during the operations.
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KL Rahul Emphasizes Natural Stroke Play in Test Cricket Transition
New Chandigarh, June 7: Indian opener KL Rahul has stated that he did not intentionally restrain his natural stroke play while transitioning from T20 to Test cricket. This mindset aided him in scoring a century on the first day of the solitary Test against Afghanistan. After the days play, Rahul remarked, Sometimes you overanalyze and ... Read more KL Rahul Emphasizes Natural Stroke Play in Test Cricket Transition
Who is Manav Suthar? The Rising Star of Indian Cricket Against Afghanistan
New Chandigarh, June 7: Rajasthans spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar made his international cricket debut on Saturday. He was included in Indias playing eleven for the only Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner replaced fellow all-rounder Harsh Dubey, putting an end to speculation about who would ... Read more Who is Manav Suthar? The Rising Star of Indian Cricket Against Afghanistan
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