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Jaiswal praises Rohit, Virat for batting guidance

Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (UNI) Yashaswi Jaiswal's maiden ODI century on Saturday was not just a personal milestone but also a testament to the mentorship and guidance he received from senior teammates Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The 22-year-old revealed that constant communication with the duo during the innings helped him pace his knock and convert a promising start into a commanding century.
Jaiswal explained that discussions with Rohit focused on balancing aggression with prudence, knowing when to attack and when to rotate the strike.
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Serena & Venus Williams team up for Wimbledon 2026 women's doubles with wildcard entry

16 Jun 2026 | 4:30 PM

London, June 16 (UNI) Serena and Venus Williams will team up to play in the Wimbledon 2026 women's doubles tournament after being awarded a wildcard entry by the SW19 organisers in London. .

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Senior Asian Fencing Championships: FAI announces powerhouse Indian Squad for historic event

16 Jun 2026 | 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (UNI) The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has officially announced the senior national squad set to represent the country at the upcoming 26th Senior Asian Fencing Championships scheduled at Delhi from June 19 to 24 following highly competitive national trials.

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Yathindra likens RSS ideology to Taliban mindset, sparks fresh row

16 Jun 2026 | 4:26 PM

Bengaluru, Jun 16 (UNI) A fresh political storm erupted in Karnataka on Tuesday after former MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah compared the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with the mindset of the Taliban, alleging that both seek to impose a uniform interpretation of religion and suppress diversity of belief.

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Indian boxers’ Commonwealth, Asian Games preparations begins

16 Jun 2026 | 4:22 PM

Prague, June 16 (UNI) Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian champion Preeti Pawar will spearhead a 12-member Indian contingent at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem 2026 boxing tournament in Czechia from June 17 to 21.

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Smriti Mandhana named in TIME’s 100 most influential people in sports 2026

16 Jun 2026 | 4:16 PM

New York, June 16 (UNI) Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been named in TIME magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026, released on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old Mandhana was the only Indian to feature in this year’s line-up, which celebrates the athletes, coaches, advocates and leaders shaping the sporting landscape worldwide.

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