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New Delhi: India’s top cricketers are likely to be rested for the upcoming one off Test against Afghanistan in June, as team management looks to manage workload following the Indian Premier League 2026. The match is scheduled to begin on June 6, just six days after the IPL final on May 31, leaving minimal recovery time for players involved in the league. Key players such as Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be given a break, particularly as the Test does not count towards the ICC World Test Championship cycle. However, they are likely to return for the…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test captain Shubman Gill are reportedly dissatisfied with the scheduling of the upcoming one off Test against Afghanistan, which is set to begin just days after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League 2026. The IPL final is scheduled for May 31, leaving only a brief gap before the Test match begins on June 6. This tight turnaround has raised concerns within the team management about player workload and recovery, especially with several senior players expected to be involved deep into the IPL season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India…

New Delhi: India has been placed in the highest risk category for doping in athletics, with the Athletics Integrity Unit classifying the country as “extremely high risk.” The move places India alongside nations such as Russia, Belarus, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ukraine in Category A, the most stringent classification. The Athletics Federation of India has been upgraded from Category B, meaning Indian athletes will now face tighter anti doping regulations and increased scrutiny. According to the watchdog, India ranked among the top two countries globally for the highest number of anti doping violations in athletics between 2022 and 2025. AIU…

New Delhi: The global chess spotlight has shifted to Javokhir Sindarov, whose dominant run at the Candidates Tournament 2026 has positioned him as the leading contender for the world title. The 20 year old secured victory with a final round draw against Wei Yi, finishing with an impressive 10 out of 14 points, the highest score recorded in the modern format of the tournament. This achievement places Sindarov ahead of recent benchmarks set by top players, including D. Gukesh, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and even Magnus Carlsen. His victory has earned him a place in the upcoming World Championship match, where he…

New Delhi: As fresh diplomatic talks draw closer, Iran has sent a sharp message to the United States, making it clear that it will not engage in negotiations under pressure. The statement comes amid growing uncertainty over whether the next round of discussions will proceed as planned. Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, emphasised that dialogue cannot take place under threats or coercion. In a remark that echoed the famous opening line of Pride and Prejudice, he stated that a nation with a long and significant civilisation would not negotiate under force. The comment was widely interpreted as a…

New Delhi: Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated ahead of a planned second round of peace talks, with sharp warnings from both sides raising doubts over the future of negotiations. US President Donald Trump cautioned that failure to reach an agreement could lead to renewed conflict, stating that if the current ceasefire collapses without progress, “bombs will start going off.” His remarks come as a fragile two week truce between the two nations is set to expire, with little indication it will be extended. On the other side, Iran has pushed back strongly against what it described…

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has initiated an investigation into serious match-fixing allegations involving Canada’s campaign in the T20 World Cup, with reports suggesting links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. At the centre of the probe is Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa, whose performance during a group stage match against the New Zealand national cricket team has raised concerns. The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit is examining an unusual over bowled by Bajwa, which included multiple extras and boundary scoring deliveries, and is being treated as a potential instance of spot-fixing. The investigation has widened following claims that organised criminal elements may…