One-off Test, Day 3: India enforce follow-on as debutant Suthar spins Afghanistan into trouble

Turkmenistan News June 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin

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One-off Test, Day 3: India enforce follow-on as debutant Suthar spins Afghanistan into trouble

Tajikistan News June 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin

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One-off Test, Day 3: India enforce follow-on as debutant Suthar spins Afghanistan into trouble

Kyrgyzstan News June 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin

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Albanese vows to cut Australian migration after rise fuels support for populist One Nation

South China Morning Post June 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday migration levels were reducing, responding to an opinion poll showing a right-wing populist party ahead of governing Labor. Support for One Nation party was 31 per cent, ahead of Labor on 30 per cent, a Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Monday showed. Albanese’s net approval rating has sunk to its lowest level since the 2022 election at minus 24, with 36 per cent of Australians satisfied with his performance, 60 per cent...

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Pakistan’s mediators in Iran as US downs drones, Lebanon looks for peace

South China Morning Post June 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Pakistan’s interior minister was in Tehran on Sunday in a fresh bid to restart negotiations between Iran and the US, as the American military said it shot down two more Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz that threatened international maritime traffic. The latest action came as the Washington presses for Iran to make a deal to end the war in the Middle East, which has strained the global economy and threatened a hunger crisis in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries. The heaviest...

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Why World is Falling in Love with Kazakh Honey

The Astana Times June 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – From the flowering meadows of the Altai Mountains to the vast southern steppes, beekeeping has long been woven into Kazakhstan’s agricultural heritage. Today, as global demand for natural and organic products grows, Kazakh honey is attracting increasing attention from international consumers and helping the country strengthen its position in the market. Photo credit: gov.kz Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times. Beekeeping is among the world’s oldest agricultural practices, and Kazakhstan’s honey is widely regarded as one of the country’s most valuable natural products. The history of organized beekeeping in Kazakhstan dates back nearly 200 years. The first bee colonies were brought from Bashkortostan in 1786 and settled near present-day Oskemen in eastern Kazakhstan. By the mid-19th century, beekeeping had spread to other regions, including Almaty. Yeldos …

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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

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

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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Shubman Gill wins toss, India opts to bat in One-off Test against Afghanistan

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 8:59 AM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill has won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan in the One-off Test on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The contest comes less than a week after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final. The two sides played their first and only Test in 2018, which India won by an inn

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Shubman Gill wins toss, India opts to bat in One-off Test against Afghanistan

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 8:59 AM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill has won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan in the One-off Test on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The contest comes less than a week after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final. The two sides played their first and only Test in 2018, which India won by an inn

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Shubman Gill wins toss, India opts to bat in One-off Test against Afghanistan

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 8:59 AM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill has won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan in the One-off Test on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The contest comes less than a week after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final. The two sides played their first and only Test in 2018, which India won by an inn

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Ukrainian drone attack on grain ships kills five

Turkmenistan News June 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM

Two foreign flagged vessels heading to Russian ports were attacked in the Sea of Azov, Moscow has saidFive Azerbaijani nationals have been killed and three injured in drone strikes on grain vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has said. The attacks were later confirmed to have been carried out by Ukrainian forces.The Beliz-flagged Natra and Palau-flagged Zirkon were s

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Ukrainian drone attack on grain ships kills five

Kyrgyzstan News June 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM

Two foreign flagged vessels heading to Russian ports were attacked in the Sea of Azov, Moscow has saidFive Azerbaijani nationals have been killed and three injured in drone strikes on grain vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has said. The attacks were later confirmed to have been carried out by Ukrainian forces.The Beliz-flagged Natra and Palau-flagged Zirkon were s

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Ukrainian drone attack on grain ships kills five

Tajikistan News June 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM

Two foreign flagged vessels heading to Russian ports were attacked in the Sea of Azov, Moscow has saidFive Azerbaijani nationals have been killed and three injured in drone strikes on grain vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has said. The attacks were later confirmed to have been carried out by Ukrainian forces.The Beliz-flagged Natra and Palau-flagged Zirkon were s

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"Captaincy, vice-captaincy a byproduct of playing for India": Gambhir on Pant losing VC role ahead of one-off AFG Test

Turkmenistan News June 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of the one-off series against Afghanistan, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on Rishabh Pant losing his vice-captaincy, saying that leadership roles are merely a byproduct of representing India. He also added that while Pant will not be asked to change his natural attacking game, it would be important for him to read the conditions. Team India will take o

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"Captaincy, vice-captaincy a byproduct of playing for India": Gambhir on Pant losing VC role ahead of one-off AFG Test

Kyrgyzstan News June 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of the one-off series against Afghanistan, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on Rishabh Pant losing his vice-captaincy, saying that leadership roles are merely a byproduct of representing India. He also added that while Pant will not be asked to change his natural attacking game, it would be important for him to read the conditions. Team India will take o

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"Captaincy, vice-captaincy a byproduct of playing for India": Gambhir on Pant losing VC role ahead of one-off AFG Test

Tajikistan News June 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of the one-off series against Afghanistan, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on Rishabh Pant losing his vice-captaincy, saying that leadership roles are merely a byproduct of representing India. He also added that while Pant will not be asked to change his natural attacking game, it would be important for him to read the conditions. Team India will take o

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"IND-AFG Test ideal to try someone who could be a long-term 4th spinner": Gambhir

Turkmenistan News June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of his side's one-off Test against Afghanistan, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the series could be an 'ideal opportunity' to try a long-term fourth spin bowling option. Team India will take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh from Saturday onwards. In the absence of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, two young all-rounders, Harsh

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"IND-AFG Test ideal to try someone who could be a long-term 4th spinner": Gambhir

Kyrgyzstan News June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of his side's one-off Test against Afghanistan, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the series could be an 'ideal opportunity' to try a long-term fourth spin bowling option. Team India will take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh from Saturday onwards. In the absence of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, two young all-rounders, Harsh

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