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Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya cleared fit for Afghanistan ODI series: Sources
Jun 9, 2026New Delhi , June 9 (ANI): India cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are set to return to action in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after clearing their fitness assessments, sources told ANI.According... -
From stitched sacks to world medals: Indian connection behind Yogasana boom in Zambia and other African nations
Jun 9, 2026Ahmedabad (Gujarat) , June 9 (ANI): When Chitula Albert first introduced yoga in his school in Zambia's Copperbelt region, he did not have a single yoga mat. Instead, the vice-principal stitched together old sacks so that... -
Indonesian shooting team completes 3-month high-performance training camp at Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation centres
Jun 9, 2026New Delhi , June 9 (ANI): Reinforcing India's growing stature as a global destination for elite shooting training, the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF) recently hosted a 16-member Indonesian shooting squad and two coaches for... -
Messi set for World Cup tune-up against Iceland warm-up fixture, Scaloni confirms Argentina captain will feature
Jun 9, 2026Auburn (Alabama) , June 9 (ANI): Lionel Messi is set to return to action for Argentina in their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Lionel Scaloni confirming that the... -
“Historic feat”: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hails India’s performance at World Yogasana Championships
Jun 9, 2026New Delhi , June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has lauded India's outstanding performance at the World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, calling the achievement a matter of national pride.In a post on X,... -
“Have to get used to it”: Djed Spence to wear protective mask at FIFA World Cup after jaw injury
Jun 9, 2026New Delhi , June 9 (ANI): England defender Djed Spence has said he will likely need to wear a protective mask during the FIFA World Cup 2026 after breaking his jaw in an English Premier League... -
“Playing for both of us”: Scotland captain Robertson on emotional FIFA World Cup tribute to Diogo Jota
Jun 9, 2026New York , June 9 (ANI): Scotland captain Andy Robertson has said he will be playing for his late former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota at the FIFA World Cup 2026, after receiving a heartfelt letter from... -
Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh felicitates Hockey U-18 Asia Cup gold medalist Sawan Kumar
Jun 9, 2026Patna (Bihar) , June 9 (ANI): A warm welcome was accorded to India men's U-18 hockey team goalkeeper Sawan Kumar at Patna Airport on Tuesday following India's triumphant campaign at the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026... -
“My father’s dream”: Manav Suthar on emotional India Test debut
Jun 9, 2026New Chandigarh (Punjab) , June 9 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has described his Test debut for India as a deeply emotional and long-cherished moment, calling it the fulfilment of a dream that he and his... -
“Relationship between India-Australia is important”: Michael Clarke meets Haryana CM, eyes cricket academy in state
Jun 9, 2026Chandigarh , June 9 (ANI): Former Australia captain Michael Clarke met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Monday and expressed his desire to contribute to the growth of cricket in the state, including...
