Naman overcame Juraboev Elyorbek 4:1, while Anshul edged past Rustamov Abdurakhmon 3:2 in two tightly contested bouts. Both Indians started on the back foot, but responded with greater control and sharper execution in the second round.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged India to start the England Tests with Arshdeep Singh in its high-stakes Test affair, with the series opener scheduled for June 20 at Headingley.
The Munich International Film Festival will present Gillian Anderson with its honorary CineMerit Award during its upcoming edition, which runs from June 27 to July 6.
As the Indian Test team gears up for its high-stakes tour of England, India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the series will be a defining moment for the next generation of Indian cricket.
Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary expressed on Wednesday said that the newly appointed Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill should be encouraged and supported.
Ahead of the five-match Test series against England, star India all-rounder Shardul Thakur opened up and shared his thoughts on the contrasting personalities of Test skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant wants to switch off for a few days, stop thinking about cricket and then prepare for the England series in a good frame of mind.
Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh believes that despite Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's sudden Test retirements, India is in "good hands" with the five high-stakes Tests on the horizon.
Pujara was speaking during a media interaction organised by Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster of the India tour of England, starting from June 20 onwards.
Ahead of the five-match Test series against England, India's fielding coach T Dilip visited the revered Tirumala Tirupati temple on Sunday and offered prayers.
Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill admitted that the game slipped away early as his side suffered a heavy 83-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a daunting 231-run target set by CSK, GT were bundled out for just 147.
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