India must improve Test performances, says Ajit Agarkar as team eyes WTC revival

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's struggles in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle have become a concern, with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar admitting that the team needs to raise its standards if it hopes to climb the rankings and challenge for a place in the final.Speaking during a press conference on Saturday after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announ

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India must improve Test performances, says Ajit Agarkar as team eyes WTC revival

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's struggles in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle have become a concern, with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar admitting that the team needs to raise its standards if it hopes to climb the rankings and challenge for a place in the final.Speaking during a press conference on Saturday after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announ

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India must improve Test performances, says Ajit Agarkar as team eyes WTC revival

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's struggles in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle have become a concern, with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar admitting that the team needs to raise its standards if it hopes to climb the rankings and challenge for a place in the final.Speaking during a press conference on Saturday after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announ

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BCCI announces India A squad for unofficial Tests in Sri Lanka; Dhruv Jurel to lead

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the India A squad for the multi-day matches in Sri Lanka.Dhruv Jurel will be leading the squad and Devdutt Padikkal has been named his deputy for two unofficial Test matches against the neighbouring nation.Both unofficial Test matches will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium

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BCCI announces India A squad for unofficial Tests in Sri Lanka; Dhruv Jurel to lead

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the India A squad for the multi-day matches in Sri Lanka.Dhruv Jurel will be leading the squad and Devdutt Padikkal has been named his deputy for two unofficial Test matches against the neighbouring nation.Both unofficial Test matches will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium

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BCCI announces India A squad for unofficial Tests in Sri Lanka; Dhruv Jurel to lead

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the India A squad for the multi-day matches in Sri Lanka.Dhruv Jurel will be leading the squad and Devdutt Padikkal has been named his deputy for two unofficial Test matches against the neighbouring nation.Both unofficial Test matches will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium

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Shubman Gill becomes second-fastest Indian captain to 1,000 Test runs

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): Shubman Gill reached the milestone of 1,000 Test runs as skipper, becoming the 11th player to do so for India during the One-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Gill achieved the landmark in just his 15th innings (Test), making him the second-fastest Indian captain to reach the mark, behind Sunil Gavaskar, who d

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Shubman Gill becomes second-fastest Indian captain to 1,000 Test runs

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): Shubman Gill reached the milestone of 1,000 Test runs as skipper, becoming the 11th player to do so for India during the One-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Gill achieved the landmark in just his 15th innings (Test), making him the second-fastest Indian captain to reach the mark, behind Sunil Gavaskar, who d

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Shubman Gill becomes second-fastest Indian captain to 1,000 Test runs

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): Shubman Gill reached the milestone of 1,000 Test runs as skipper, becoming the 11th player to do so for India during the One-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Gill achieved the landmark in just his 15th innings (Test), making him the second-fastest Indian captain to reach the mark, behind Sunil Gavaskar, who d

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Ladakh LG Saxena to accompany Buddha Relics from Mongolia to India

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will travel to Mongolia on Sunday (June 7) to accompany the sacred relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi, following a 10-day exposition in Mongolia.Saxena has been nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the delegation for the return of the holy relics to India. He will also attend the co

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Ladakh LG Saxena to accompany Buddha Relics from Mongolia to India

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will travel to Mongolia on Sunday (June 7) to accompany the sacred relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi, following a 10-day exposition in Mongolia.Saxena has been nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the delegation for the return of the holy relics to India. He will also attend the co

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Ladakh LG Saxena to accompany Buddha Relics from Mongolia to India

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will travel to Mongolia on Sunday (June 7) to accompany the sacred relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi, following a 10-day exposition in Mongolia.Saxena has been nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the delegation for the return of the holy relics to India. He will also attend the co

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One-off Test: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul centuries lead India to 368/3 on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, reaching 368 for 3 in 85 overs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.Skipper Shubman Gill ended the day with 103 not out, with KL Rahul also hitting a century of his own, while Rishabh Pant supported with a well-timed 50. The strong batting display saw In

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One-off Test: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul centuries lead India to 368/3 on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, reaching 368 for 3 in 85 overs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.Skipper Shubman Gill ended the day with 103 not out, with KL Rahul also hitting a century of his own, while Rishabh Pant supported with a well-timed 50. The strong batting display saw In

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One-off Test: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul centuries lead India to 368/3 on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, reaching 368 for 3 in 85 overs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.Skipper Shubman Gill ended the day with 103 not out, with KL Rahul also hitting a century of his own, while Rishabh Pant supported with a well-timed 50. The strong batting display saw In

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(SP)CHINA-ZUNYI-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM

(260606) -- ZUNYI, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Yonghao (L) of China vies with Olimzoda Fathullo of Tajikistan during CFA Team China International Competition Zunyi 2026 between China U23 National Team and Tajikistan U23 National Team in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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(SP)CHINA-ZUNYI-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM

(260606) -- ZUNYI, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Yonghao (L) of China vies with Olimzoda Fathullo of Tajikistan during CFA Team China International Competition Zunyi 2026 between China U23 National Team and Tajikistan U23 National Team in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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(SP)CHINA-ZUNYI-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM

(260606) -- ZUNYI, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Yonghao (L) of China vies with Olimzoda Fathullo of Tajikistan during CFA Team China International Competition Zunyi 2026 between China U23 National Team and Tajikistan U23 National Team in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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UZBEKISTAN-ARAL SEA-CHINA-RESTORATION

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM

(260606) -- ALMATY, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows Chinese Smart Agriculture Demonstration Zone outside the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea Basin in Nukus, Uzbekistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Central Asia cooperation brings hope to Aral Sea restoration" (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

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UZBEKISTAN-ARAL SEA-CHINA-RESTORATION

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM

(260606) -- ALMATY, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows Chinese Smart Agriculture Demonstration Zone outside the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea Basin in Nukus, Uzbekistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Central Asia cooperation brings hope to Aral Sea restoration" (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

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