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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Sudharsan misses ton but India in control vs AFG at 209/2 after second session on Day 1

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting top-order has done the damage on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.After a stellar campaign for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan continued his form in red-ball cricket and made 81 runs while coming to bat at number three.He was preferred at

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Sudharsan misses ton but India in control vs AFG at 209/2 after second session on Day 1

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting top-order has done the damage on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.After a stellar campaign for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan continued his form in red-ball cricket and made 81 runs while coming to bat at number three.He was preferred at

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Sudharsan misses ton but India in control vs AFG at 209/2 after second session on Day 1

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting top-order has done the damage on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.After a stellar campaign for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan continued his form in red-ball cricket and made 81 runs while coming to bat at number three.He was preferred at

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Rahul, Sudharsan steady India at 96/1 after 1st session against Afghanistan (Day 1)

Tajikistan News June 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Fluent innings from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 96/1 at the end of first session on Day 1 of the One-Off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sudharsan and Rahul stitched 55 runs for the second wicket in 78 balls to guide the home team to 96/1 at lunch after 25 overs. Ra

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Rahul, Sudharsan steady India at 96/1 after 1st session against Afghanistan (Day 1)

Kyrgyzstan News June 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Fluent innings from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 96/1 at the end of first session on Day 1 of the One-Off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sudharsan and Rahul stitched 55 runs for the second wicket in 78 balls to guide the home team to 96/1 at lunch after 25 overs. Ra

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Rahul, Sudharsan steady India at 96/1 after 1st session against Afghanistan (Day 1)

Turkmenistan News June 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Fluent innings from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 96/1 at the end of first session on Day 1 of the One-Off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sudharsan and Rahul stitched 55 runs for the second wicket in 78 balls to guide the home team to 96/1 at lunch after 25 overs. Ra

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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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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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"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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