Rohit Sharma likely to report to BCCI CoE on June 8 for fitness clearance; Virat Kohli doubtful for England ODIs too | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on June 8 for a fitness assessment ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit injured his hamstring during the IPL and was picked for the ODIs, subject to fitness clearance.“Yes, Rohit is supposed…

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Yathindra’s elevation as minister rekindles dynasty politics debate | Bengaluru News

Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot congratulates Yathindra Siddaramaiah after he took oath as minister Bengaluru: The induction of Yathindra Siddaramaiah into DK Shivakumar’s council of ministers has again brought Karnataka’s long-running debate over dynasty politics into focus, highlighting a political reality that extends across party lines despite repeated public criticism of hereditary succession.The discussion has gained…

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Explained: Why India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan carries no WTC points | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill, left, and India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh may mark the beginning of their red-ball season, but the result will have no bearing on their World Test Championship (WTC) ambitions. The match, scheduled from June 6 to June 10 at the Maharaja…

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Rahul Gandhi Scuba Dives in Great Nicobar, Raises Alarm Over Environmental Impact of Mega Project | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday once again targeted the Centre over Great Nicobar development project, alleging that it prioritises commercial interests at the cost of the island’s ecology and local communities.In a post on X, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said he had recently visited Indira Point, the southernmost…

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Gold exchange boom: Old jewellery swaps rise up to 60% as record prices reshape buying habits

Old gold exchange transactions at jewellery stores have surged by as much as 60% year-on-year as soaring gold prices encourage consumers to use existing jewellery to fund fresh purchases, according to an ET report citing industry executives.The report said exchange-led purchases now account for almost half of sales at leading jewellery chains. The trend has…

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Gautam Gambhir insists India still transitioning in Tests, stays upbeat about WTC chances | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: For the better part of a year, every conversation around India’s Test team has begun with the same word: transition. In head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s pre-match press conference ahead of the Afghanistan Test, transition remained the buzzword.The retirements of legends and injuries to key bowlers…

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‘Don’t want to burden top leadership’: What Annamalai told BJP in his resignation letter | India News

NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Friday resigned from the party, saying he wanted to start a new “political movement.”He also voiced to end “cult and dynastic” politics. His resignation made the speculations official after days of buzz around his possible exit from the BJP. The development comes a month after…

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New Zealand 61/6 in 19.2 Overs | ENG vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: England eye first innings lead after Ollie Robinson’s dream return rocks New Zealand

Few players could have imagined a better return to Test cricket than the one Ollie Robinson produced on the opening day at Lord’s. Playing his first Test since February 2024, Robinson tore through New Zealand’s top order and left the visitors struggling at 61-6 by stumps on Day 1. The fast bowler needed only one…

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