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Salima Tete will captain India at the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup in Auckland from June 15 to 21. Hockey India announced the squad on Tuesday. The team got good preparation from a recent Australia tour. Chief coach Marijne said, "The squad is motivated and ready for the challenge."
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed many in IPL 2026. He forced Virat Kohli to evolve, with the veteran admitting "super young" players pushed him. Sooryavanshi's ultra-attacking style, including two 90s, redefined T20 hitting and weaponised the powerplay. Kohli's own brilliant season saw him score 675 runs.
New York's NBA Finals tickets for Game 3 on June 8 have soared above USD 4,000. TicketData said prices increased 20 per cent recently due to limited supply. Many Knicks fans may not travel to San Antonio because of flight costs. This is the first NBA Finals game in New York in 27 years.
Virat Kohli showed a different side in the IPL 2026 final. After RCB won, the author looked for the usual intense Kohli but found a calmer player. He hit 75 off 42 balls, sealing the win. Unlike his past emotional reactions, he didn't show the expected "Kohli I knew."
Venkatesh Iyer picked Dinesh Karthik as the hardest-working person at RCB. He said, "Dinesh Karthik, if I had to point out, was the hardest-working person." Iyer praised the support staff, calling them the best he has played with. Karthik, now RCB's batting coach, impressed Iyer with his dedication.
Sunil Gavaskar got into IPL teams for buying "dummy" cricketers. He wrote that many players are exposed as "overrated and overvalued" when facing international bowling. Gavaskar said franchises waste money on players from lower leagues, with some getting picked repeatedly for just one good performance.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, scored 776 runs in IPL 2026. Sanjay Manjrekar advised against picking him for India's Ireland tour, saying, "It isn't even the BCCI's job." He suggested Sooryavanshi play in similar conditions first. Many wonder if he will get an India call-up after his stellar IPL performance.
Memphis Depay said he never doubted making the Netherlands' World Cup squad despite injury. The record scorer, out since March, returned for his club last week. "I arrived here fit and without any complaints," Depay told reporters. He aims to gain match fitness in warm-up games, showing the coach his readiness.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting star, will play for India 'A' in a Tri-Series in Sri Lanka starting June 9. He could make his List A debut. The young RR star "could make his List A debut" under Tilak Varma's captaincy. Many promising youngsters are also in the squad.
RCB's Venkatesh Iyer said social media abuse "does impact everyone." He faced hate after a flop 2025 season but showed his talent in IPL 2026. Iyer, bought for Rs 7 crore, used the negativity to fuel his game, smashing 73 runs. The team won the trophy for the second year.
A.J. Brown is reportedly traded to the New England Patriots from the Philadelphia Eagles. This major offseason move, after months of speculation, sees Brown join Drake Maye. He produced 5,034 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns in Philadelphia. The deal sends Brown for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, IPL 2026's leading scorer with 776 runs, is practicing with the red ball. He aims to play longer formats for India, saying, "I want to play Test cricket, obviously." The 15-year-old won many awards, including the Orange Cap, but is now focused on his Test aspirations.