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Debutant Manav Suthar: India captain Shubman Gill hailed his side's all-round display against Afghanistan as a near-perfect performance, saying the team had ticked all the boxes in a dominant victory that showcased both the depth of India's bowling attack and the direction of a young side in transition. Leading India in a match that saw his team pile up 564 for 8 declared before dismissing Afghanistan twice, Gill was particularly pleased with how every department contributed to the result. I thi

Spinner Manav Suthar: Spinner Manav Suthar described his memorable Test debut as an unreal experience after capping it with a Player of the Match performance against Afghanistan on Monday, but the young left-arm spinner insisted that success in the longest format is far from easy. Suthar, who claimed seven wickets in the match and also contributed a valuable 28 runs in India's first innings, played a central role in India's dominant victory. While the numbers suggested a seamless transition to i

New PCA Stadium: India all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed satisfaction with both his bowling rhythm and batting discipline after playing a decisive role in India's thumping 300-run win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test that concluded on the third day of play on Monday at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. The off-spinning all-rounder, who returned to the longest format after a gap and weeks of non-stop T20 cricket, said finding his rhythm immediately was one of the most pleasing aspects o

Mohammad Saleem Safi: India completed their most dominant Test victory by margin on Sunday, crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs inside three days after a commanding all-round performance spearheaded by centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul and a match-winning bowling effort from debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar. Having piled up a mammoth 564/8 before declaring their first innings, India bundled Afghanistan out for 152 and then 112 after enforcing the follow-on, surpassing th

New PCA Stadium: Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar capped a dream Test debut as India completed their biggest-ever victory in the format, thrashing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on the third day of the one-off Test at the New PCA Stadium on Monday. After piling up a commanding 564/8 declared in their first innings, India dismissed Afghanistan for 152 before Lunch on Day 3 and enforced the follow-on. The hosts then bowled the visitors out for 112 in just 35.5 overs to seal an emphat

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka 'A' top-order batter Nuwanidu Fernando on Monday said he sees the upcoming 50-over tri-series against India 'A' and Afghanistan 'A' as a crucial opportunity to consolidate his position and work towards establishing himself as a regular in the national team. The tri-series begins at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, with Sri Lanka A taking on Tilak Varma-led India A. In recent times, I have been batting well an

Mohammad Saleem Safi: Washington Sundar struck three crucial blows in the second session as India continued to tighten their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan, reducing the visitors to 98/5 in their follow-on innings at tea on Day 3 at the PCA Stadium on Monday. After being bowled out for 152 in their first innings earlier in the day and conceding a 415-run lead, Afghanistan responded with far greater intent in their second outing with the bat. Resuming from 18/0 at lunch, the visitor

India T20I: Former India captain Kapil Dev has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a special talent, but cautioned against burdening the youngster with excessive pressure so early in his career. At 15 years and 71 days, the left-handed opener earned his maiden call-up to the India T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England and the Asian Games 2026. He became the youngest player to be picked, breaking Sachin Tendulkars 36-year-old record. I think he is a speci

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 A

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 Cri

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 A

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a top-tier, female-led commentary team for the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, showcasing the range of expertise, experience, and impact fuelling the global expansion of womens cricket. The commentary team includes for captains and international stars Mithali Raj, Tash Farrant, Anjum Chopra, Simon Doull, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sana Mir, Isobel Joyce, and Katey Martin. The line-up also consists several ICC World Cup

New PCA Stadium: Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starred with a six-wicket haul before Afghanistan's openers showed greater resistance in the follow-on, reaching 18/0 at lunch on Day 3 of the one-off Test against India at the New PCA Stadium on Monday. After resuming the day at 113/5, Afghanistan were bowled out for 152 in their first innings, conceding a massive 412-run first-innings lead after India had declared at 564/8. Suthar was the chief architect of the collapse, finishing with ou

Mohammad Saleem Safi: Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar marked his arrival in Test cricket with a six-wicket haul as India bundled out Afghanistan for 152 in their first innings and enforced the follow-on before lunch on Day 3 of the one-off Test at the PCA Stadium on Monday. Resuming at 113/5 and still trailing Indias imposing first-innings total of 564/8 (declared) by 451 runs, Afghanistan needed a substantial partnership from overnight batter Rahmat Shah to avoid a complete collapse. But

Indira Gandhi International Airport: The Indian Under-18 men's and women's hockey teams were accorded a thunderous and warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport upon their return from a highly successful campaign at the Asia Cup. As the players walked out wearing their medals, they were greeted with garlands, and the tricolor amidst loud chants cheering with dhol. The Indian U-18 men's team returned with the ultimate prize, clinching a gold medal, while the spirited women's team lo

T20 World Cup: Australia may enter the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup without the task of reclaiming a title, but captain Sophie Molineux believes the scars of recent World Cup disappointments could become the team's greatest source of motivation. After dominating global women's cricket for much of the past decade, Australia arrive in England seeking to reclaim the T20 crown they surrendered following a shock semi-final exit in the 2024 tournament. That setback, coupled with last year's ODI Worl

New Chandigarh: India all-rounder Washington Sundar believes debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has all the abilities to become a match-winner in Test cricket after the youngster impressed on the second day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the PCA Stadium. Suthar enjoyed a memorable start to his Test career on Sunday, picking up 3-21 in 15.5 overs as India reduced Afghanistan to 113/5 after declaring their first innings at 564/8. Speaking before the start of play on Monday, Sundar

Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur: Australia will head into their white-ball tour of Bangladesh without several of their biggest names after injuries and availability issues forced late changes to the squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series. The reigning ODI world champions have confirmed their squads for the six-match tour, with regular captain Mitchell Marsh, explosive opener Travis Head and leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha among the notable absentees from the 50-over leg of the series. Mars

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 cons

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Akshat Raghuwanshi's explosive knock went in vain as Bhopal Leopards held their nerve in a thrilling run chase to register a three-wicket win over Rewa Jaguars in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Batting first after winning the toss, Rewa Jaguars rode on a sensational innings from Raghuwanshi to post a challenging 203/8 in their 20 overs. The right-hander took control from the outset and attacked the Bhopal bowlers all aro

Representing Rajasthan Royals: South African great AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's selection in India's T20I squad, saying the youngster has done enough to earn his opportunity at the highest level despite his tender age. Speaking at a private event, de Villiers said it would have been easy for selectors to overlook the 15-year-old and opt for a more experienced player, but felt Vaibhav's performances had made the decision impossible t

Shere Bangla National Stadium: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, promising greater transparency, improved facilities and a restoration of Bangladesh cricket's reputation after a turbulent period for the sport in the country. The 36-year-old-the only candidate in Sunday's elections in Dhaka-will serve a four-year term, having already spent the last two months running the board's interim committee. Tamim, after being elected, insisted

The Marylebone Cricket Club: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has admitted it was aturally frustrated by the Lord's pitch used in the opening Test between England and New Zealand after concerns over excessive seam movement and variable bounce dominated discussion throughout the match. The four-day contest ended with England winning by 115 runs against New Zealand. However, the pitch faced harsh criticism after 40 wickets fell in just 166 overs. Throughout the game, the pitch produced uneven bo

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said sticking to his strengths and relentlessly bowling in the right areas helped him make an immediate impact in Test cricket after his three-wicket haul put India in complete control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Suthar returned figures of 3-21 in 15.5 overs as India reduced Afghanistan to 113/5 at stumps on Day Two aft

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: Shivam Dube-led ARCS Andheri let a winning position slip away as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs staged a sensational late comeback to clinch a seven-run victory in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 172, Andheri were cruising for large parts of the innings before a dramatic collapse in the final four overs saw Ankur Singh's brilliant spell of 4/39 turn the match on its head. Andheri endured an early setback with Divya

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Former England spinner Graeme Swann showered praise on debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar after the youngster's impressive three-wicket haul helped India tighten their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Suthar produced figures of 3-21 in 15.5 overs on his first day in Test cricket as India reduced Afghanistan to 113/5 at stumps on Day Two after declaring t

Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh: A dominant all-round performance helped Gwalior Cheetahs register a convincing 51-run victory over Malwa Stallions in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Daly College Ground in Indore on Saturday. Batting first after being put in, Gwalior Cheetahs posted a competitive 190/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to a brilliant knock from captain Rajat Patidar, who smashed his first fifty in Madhya Pradesh League eventually hit 65 off just 30 balls,

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar after the youngster played a key role in putting India firmly in control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Gavaskar was particularly impressed by Suthar's all-round contribution, noting that the spinner had looked assured with both bat and ball. Manav Suthar has certainly made an

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara: Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) President and TDP MP Kesineni Sivanadh on Sunday announced that the Andhra Premier League (APL) will begin on June 9 in Visakhapatnam, describing the tournament as the cricket festival of Andhra and a key platform for nurturing talent from rural and economically weaker backgrounds. Addressing the media ahead of the tournament, Sivanadh said the ACA was proud to bring back the league after the successful conduct of its previ

Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan cricket is all set to see another change in Test captaincy with Salman Agha replacing Shan Masood who has a disappointing stint in the last three years. Masood has lost 12 of the 16 Tests he has captained since the tour of Australia in December 2023 with fourth straight loss to Bangladesh last month. Masood is the only captain from the top nine countries excluding Bangladesh, Ireland and Afghanistan losing his first 12 Tests in the 150-year history of the longe

T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: ICC chairman Jay Shah extended his best wishes to all 12 participating teams ahead of the start of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, describing the tournament as the biggest edition in the event's history. Taking to X ahead of the tournament opener on June 12, Shah highlighted the scale of the competition, which will be hosted across England and Wales and feature a record 12 teams for the first time. Wishing all 12 teams the very best for the biggest ICC Women's

After New Zealand: Fast bowler Gus Atkinson continued his love affair with Lord's, taking yet another five-wicket haul in the second innings as England registered a dominant 115-run win against New Zealand in the first match of the three-match series at the iconic stadium. Chasing a challenging target of 254, New Zealand resumed on 55/5 on the third day and never seriously threatened the chase despite improved batting conditions compared to the opening days of the match. England struck early on

Nuvama Pri T20 Mumbai League: Batting icon Rohit Sharma has backed newly-appointed India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer to thrive in his new role, while hailing the T20 Mumbai League as an important platform for nurturing the next generation of cricketers. Rohit's remarks came on a night when 21,708 fans packed the Wankhede Stadium for a star-studded Nuvama Pri T20 Mumbai League 2026 clash between SOBO Mumbai Falcons and Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, featuring Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer mar

Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first Test. New Zealand, set 254 to win, were dismissed for 138 before lunch on the fourth day in what was the 150th Test staged at Lord's -- the most at any ground. Surrey paceman Atkinson took 5-30 -- his fourth five-wicket innings haul in three Tests at Lord's -- as England went 1-0 up in a three-match series. But fellow seamer Ollie Robinson was named player-of-the-match after ma

Argentinian Nabila Sol Barraza: Even as the Indian yoga athletes and many of their Indian-origin counterparts take centrestage at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships here, a lithe South American is a cynosure of the spectators and fellow competitors as she performed the asanas with precision and elegance. After all, Argentinian Nabila Sol Barraza has been one of the most successful overseas athletes in the championships, winning a total of five including two gold and two silver medals, an

Captain Shubman Gill: India continued their dominance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan - declaring at 564/8 in 126 overs and then reduced the visitors to 113/5 at stumps on day twos play. For India, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the standout performer to pick 3-21 in 15.5 overs, as Afghanistan still trail by 451 runs. On a scorching Sunday, Indias innings was built on skipper and local lad Shubman Gills authoritative 126, KL Rahuls century, Sai Sudharsans 81 and Rishab

Captain Shubman Gill: India continued their dominance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan - declaring at 564/8 in 126 overs and then reduced the visitors to 113/5 at stumps on day twos play. For India, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the standout performer to pick 3-21 in 15.5 overs, as Afghanistan still trail by 451 runs. The hosts had earlier declared after Washington Sundar hit a composed 52 not out, his sixth Test fifty, and Mohammed Siraj produced an entertaining cameo

New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes Rishabh Pant's dismissal on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan was more a result of fatigue and dehydration than poor shot selection, after the left-hander's impressive innings ended on 81. Pant, who was removed as India's vice-captain ahead of the series with the role being handed to KL Rahul, appeared set for a century after batting fluently alongside skipper Shubman Gill. However, the wicketkeeper-batter fell for 81

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The inaugural TG20 Player Auction got underway at Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City, with a player pool comprising over 1,300 HCA-registered cricketers, franchises began assembling their squads by securing some of the states finest cricketing talent across the Icon, A+ and A categories. The auction brought together international stars, accomplished domestic performers and promising district cricketers, reflecting TG20s vision of creating a w

Decision Review System: India's former captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Afghanistan's fighting spirit after the visitors mounted a spirited comeback with the second new ball on day two of the one-off Test, despite India eventually declaring their first innings at a commanding 564/8. Resuming the day at 368/3, India looked set for an even bigger total after skipper Shubman Gill extended his overnight century to 126 and Rishabh Pant made a fluent 81. However, Afghanistan's pacers struck back in the

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb: SOBO Mumbai Falcons sealed their place in the final of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League after registering their third successive victory with a comprehensive 39-run win over Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Defending a competitive total of 143/7, the Falcons produced a clinical bowling display to dismiss the Tigers for 104 in 18.2 overs. The chase got off to the worst possible start for the Tigers as skipper Humaira

Mohammad Saleem Safi: India tightened their grip in the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan, declaring at 564/8 and striking early through debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar to leave the visitors at 28/1 in 5.4 overs and trail by 536 runs at tea on day twos play. Off-spin bowling Washington Sundar anchored the lower order with a composed 52 not out, his sixth Test fifty, while Mohammed Siraj provided fireworks with a career-best 22 off just 12 balls, before Indias declaration came in 12

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Bundelkhand Bulls continued their winning run in the womens competition of Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Gwalior Shernis. After being put in to bat by Bundelkhand Bulls at Daly College, Indore, Gwalior Shernis scored 117/6 in their 20 overs. Openers Nuzhat Parween and Aashna Patidar gave the Shernis a steady start, adding 37 runs for the first wicket before Aashna was dismissed for 16 off 15 balls. Parween then joi

Indian Premier League: Promising left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar recalled the emotional moment of his India call-up, revealing that his sister told him that his name had come up for the Indian team for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. India added Suthar to the XI for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Before the game began on Saturday, Suthar, who played for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 under Indias red-ball skipper Shubman Gills

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

T20 World Cup: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has a knack for keeping things simple, even as the noise around the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup has started to take centrestage. The chatter about India being in the group of death, batting frailties or the scars of the group stage exit in the 2024 Womens T20 World Cup fades quickly when she speaks with the utmost clarity. Hardened by previous setbacks at global events, India finally broke the trophy drought with the ODI World Cup won at home in 20

Mohammad Saleem Safi: Indias batting charge continued to shine bright on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with skipper Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant hitting 126 and 81, respectively, before the visitors struck back to claim three wickets in the first session. At lunch, India are at 475/6 in 110 overs, with Washington Sundar (14 not out) and debutant Manav Suthar (nine not out) at the crease. Gill, resuming from overnight score of 103 not out with authority, extended his innings t

Triumph Knights Mumbai North East: Indias newly-appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer produced a sensational knock, smashing a fluent 61 off 36 balls to guide SOBO Mumbai Falcons to a convincing five-wicket victory over Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in a marquee T20 Mumbai League 2026 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium. The blockbuster fixture offered a glimpse into Mumbai crickets remarkable depth and enduring legacy, bringing together World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma, whos also the fac

Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for Sanjeev, the father of teenaged left-handed batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the 50-over tri-series, and has extended the option for his parents to accompany him on the upcoming tours of the UK and Ireland, said Secretary Devajit Saikia on Sunday. On Saturday, Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India's T20I squad for the tours to Ireland and England, and the Asi

The 2026 FIFA Mens World Cup kicks off when joint-hosts Mexico get the tournament underway in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11, 2026. It will be the biggest World Cup, expanding from 32 nations in Qatar 2022 to 48 teams in the USA, Mexico and Canada. What is crickets contribution to the FIFA World Cup? There are not many countries who have participated in both the football and cricket World Cup. England is the most prominent nation among those who have featured in both the tournaments. Fo