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Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final. The German ended his long wait for major success, becoming the first German man to win Roland Garros since 1937

Shreyas Iyer said his appointment as India’s T20I captain will not change his personality, as he has always embraced challenges. He highlighted his Mumbai cricket upbringing and competitive mindset, while Sourav Ganguly backed his elevation, saying he has earned the role.

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s, with Gus Atkinson taking 5-30 and Ollie Robinson named man of the match. Emilio Gay impressed on debut as England’s Bazball reset began positively

BCCI has arranged for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the India A 50-over tri-series, with the option for his parents to accompany him on upcoming tours to the UK and Ireland, says Secretary Devajit Saikia.

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the final tournament of his international career. The Santos star called it “The Last Dance,” evoking NBA legend Michael Jordan’s iconic farewell season.

The ACA operations team has cleared Visakhapatnam’s YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium for the 2026 Andhra Premier League starting June 9. The opening match features Kakinada Kings against Simhadri Vizag Lions at 7:30 PM, with free stadium entry for all spectators

The historic inaugural TG20 Player Auction saw India star Tilak Varma secure a tournament-high ₹33 lakh bid from Medak Falcons. Handled by auctioneer Charu Sharma, the draft locked in over 1,300 local cricketers across eight brand-new franchises

Newly appointed Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer says he will rely on his competitive Mumbai cricket roots to guide his leadership. Former BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly backed the appointment, calling it an earned opportunity for the 31-year-old

The Indian Golf Union announced a powerful six-member national golf team for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Spearheaded by world-ranked stars Aditi Ashok and Yuvraj Sandhu, the squad was selected strictly via objective global rankings

Tech firm Kabuni launched its AI-driven cricket coaching platform, PlayOS, at its Mumbai Playtime 2026 event. Backed by legends like Sourav Ganguly and AB de Villiers, the app brings real-time, elite-level technique analysis to grassroots players

India’s Nayanika Sanga delivered a composed performance to emerge as the top Indian golfer at the Arkéa Ladies Open. Navigating challenging conditions, the young professional stayed firmly in contention heading into the crucial rounds

Captain Anushka Sharma’s unbeaten 49 anchored a tense chase as Bundelkhand Bulls edged Gwalior Shernis by four wickets in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup. The victory also propelled Anushka to the top of the tournament's run charts

India asserted complete dominance on Day 2 of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh. After declaring their first innings at 564/8, debutant spinner Manav Suthar claimed his maiden Test wicket to leave Afghanistan struggling at 28/1 at tea

Karandeep Kochhar carded a 2-under 70 to sit at tied-10th as the top Indian heading into the final round of the IGPL Bharath Classic. Thailand’s Settee Prakongvech holds a three-shot lead at 13-under in El Jadida

Fresh off their 2025 ODI World Cup triumph, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur emphasizes focusing on process over outside pressure as India aims to capture their maiden Women's T20 World Cup title in England, starting June 14 against Pakistan

India's debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar opened up about the emotional moment his sister revealed his Test call-up against Afghanistan. Suthar reflected on his cricket journey, domestic grind, and his path from Rajasthan to the national squad

India declared their first innings at a massive 564/8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, alongside Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 52, put the hosts firmly in command

Shubman Gill’s 126 and Rishabh Pant’s 81 powered India to 475/6 at lunch on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Despite three wickets in the session, Afghanistan struggled to contain India’s batting dominance at New Chandigarh.

The BCCI has arranged for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father to accompany him in Sri Lanka and offered similar support for future tours. The move aims to help the 15-year-old batting sensation adapt smoothly to the senior international cricket environment.

Thousands of people across India participated in the special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle to mark World Bicycle Day. Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu praised the initiative, highlighting its role in promoting fitness, sustainability and environmentally friendly mobility.

Expanded format, new rules, soaring costs and geopolitical tensions surround football’s biggest spectacle starting June 11

India ended a seven-year wait by defeating Bangladesh 3-1 in the SAFF Women’s Championship final in Margao. Goals from Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida Nongrum, and Lynda Kom Serto sealed a record sixth title, marking a historic triumph for the Blue Tigresses

Mirra Andreeva, 19, captured her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2. She became the youngest women’s singles champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992, marking a historic milestone in her career

Host nation India dominated Day 3 of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, elevating its tally to a staggering 22 gold medals, while competitors from Japan, Nepal, and the USA earned historic peak-podium finishes