Cricket
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Former England spinner weighs in as KL Rahul survives close shave call against Afghanistan
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTFormer England cricketer Graeme Swann took centre stage and talked about the close shave call that KL Rahul survived in the early stages of day 1 of the only Test of the ongoing series against Afghanistan.
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BCCI names Virat Kohli's replacement for the ODI series vs Afghanistan
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 02:23 PM ISTWith the Indian team all set to take on Afghanistan across three ODI matches after the conclusion of the one-off Test match, the BCCI has come forward and announced Virat Kohli's squad replacement for the upcoming series.
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Iyer named India's T20I captain for England, Ireland series, SKY removed; Sooryavanshi picked
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the Indian team's squads for the upcoming Ireland and England tour and for the Asian Games as well. There has been major buzz around the squad announcement as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included.
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'Very wrong': R Ashwin gives his take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential inclusion
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about the potential inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian T20I team for the upcoming Ireland and England series.
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Sunil Gavaskar pauses speech to answer wife's phone call, wins netizens' hearts: Watch
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar captured the attention of many fans as he stopped his speech at the Rotary Club at the Mumbai airport. Gavaskar was seen stopping his speech to pick up a phone call from his wife.
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'Bit of a dream': Emilio Gay opens up after half-century on debut against New Zealand
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 10:36 AM ISTDebutant Emilio Gay was brilliant for his side in the second innings of the ongoing Test match against New Zealand. After hitting a half century on his debut, Emilio came forward and talked about his performance.
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India opt to bat first against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, Manav Suthar gets his debut
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 09:37 AM ISTThe only Test match between India and Afghanistan has gotten off to a good start for the hosts. India won the toss and opted to bat first in New Chandigarh. The side will hope to put in a good performance in the one-off Test match.
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IND v AFG Pitch Report: How will the surface at MYS Int'l Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur play?
Cricket | Jun 06, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTWith India taking on Afghanistan in the only Test of the upcoming mulit-format series, let us have a look at the pitch report for the clash that will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.
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17 wickets fall on Day 2 of Lord's Test, New Zealand need 218 runs to seal win
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTA chaotic second day at Lord’s saw 17 wickets fall as England and New Zealand traded collapses in a low-scoring Test. New Zealand need 218 to win, while England require seven wickets after 33 wickets fell across two days in a dramatic contest.
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India vs Afghanistan Live telecast: When and where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test on TV and online
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 09:46 PM ISTIndia begin their red-ball season with a one-off Test against Afghanistan on June 6, using the match to continue their transition phase. Afghanistan start a new chapter under Richard Pybus as both sides seek progress in the longest format. Check where to watch the Test.
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One cricketer set for debut in one-off Test vs Afghanistan: Check India's probable playing XI
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 07:47 PM ISTIndia are set to begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh with Shubman Gill returning as captain. Sai Sudharsan is likely to bat at No. 3, while Harsh Dubey could debut as India finalise their probable playing XI.
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Why is India vs Afghanistan Test not part of WTC cycle? When will India feature in WTC again?
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTIndia's one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh will not count towards the World Test Championship as Afghanistan are not part of the WTC structure and the fixture is not a multi-match series. India will next return to WTC action in New Zealand.
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Cricket Canada plans detailed roadmap to overturn ICC's suspension
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTCricket Canada has submitted a detailed reform plan to the ICC after its associate membership was suspended over governance and financial concerns. The board has also formed an independent committee as it seeks a swift return to compliance.
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'Not surprised': Former India cricketer weighs in on India's imminent T20I captaincy change
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammad Kaif opened up on the report of star batter Suryakumar Yadav's sacking as India's T20I captain. He did opine that Suryakumar Yadav should retain his place in the T20I squad despite losing his captaincy.
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Sai Sudharsan set to get the nod at number three in Afghanistan Test, spinners to be tested
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 01:05 PM ISTWith the Indian team all set to take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match from June 6th, the hosts' head coach took centre stage and talked about giving star batter Sai Sudharsan a proper chance at the number three spot in the longest format.
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Players with most sixes in Test cricket
Sports | Jun 05, 2026, 11:54 AM ISTWith the Test season coming to a return, and the side returning to play the longest format of the game, let us have a look at the top five players with the most sixes hit in Test cricket history. The likes of Tim Southee, Adam Gilchrist, and Ben Stokes feature on the list.
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Rohit Sharma yet to report to CoE for fitness test, set to train in Mohali ahead of Afghanistan ODIs
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTWith the Indian team all set to take on Afghanistan across three ODIs after the one Test match, there are still discussions over the inclusion of Rohit Sharma in the team as the veteran batter is reportedly yet to report to the CoE for the fitness test.
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Rishabh Pant set to achieve legendary Test record ahead of one-off Test against Afghanistan
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 09:26 AM ISTStar India wicket keeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to achieve a legendary Test feat as he is just six sixes away from becoming the first Indian player in history to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket history.
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'Great effort from everyone': Ollie Robinson opens up after England claw their way back against NZ
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 08:06 AM ISTStar England pacer Ollie Robinson gave his take on the performance that the hosts put in against New Zealand on day 1 of the ongoing first Test between the two sides at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
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'We have to win': Shaheen Afridi opens up on pitch discourse after ODI series win against Australia
Cricket | Jun 05, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTPakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi took centre stage and talked about the recent discussions over the pitch in play in the ODI series against Australia. He opined that every home team uses pitches that suit their style of play after the ODI series win.