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Rohit, Virat shifted to Grade B as Gill leads men's retainership

Mumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced its new annual retainership contract, moving Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the topmost bracket to Grade B, while elevating Shubman Gill to Grade A, giving him the top slot among men’s players.
From a cricketing perspective, this is not merely a contractual adjustment — it reflects the natural evolution of the team and the emergence of a new generation of leaders.
Grade A contracts for the Senior Men now include Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja. Grade B comprises Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shreyas Iyer.
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Germany's opening win boosts confidence, says coach Nagelsmann

15 Jun 2026 | 4:50 PM

Houston, June 15 (UNI) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side's emphatic 7-1 victory over Curacao in its opening Group E match at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday would provide a significant confidence boost as the four-time world champion pursues another deep .

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Yamal fit but set to begin World Cup opener on bench: De la Fuente

15 Jun 2026 | 4:39 PM

Atlanta (United States), June 15 (UNI) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said star player Lamine Yamal "recovered well" but will not start in the team's first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cabo Verde on Monday.
Yamal has been sidelined since tearing his hamstring while scoring a penalty in Barcelona's La Liga game against Celta Vigo in April.
"He is in good condition, he recovered in time as we expected," De la Fuente told [Williams] press conference on Sunday.

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Boxing: World No 1 Minakshi Hooda faces new challenge at China World Cup

15 Jun 2026 | 4:24 PM

Guiyang, June 15 (UNI) World No 1 Minakshi Hooda will headline an 18-member Indian squad
at the World Boxing Cup 2026, scheduled to be held here in the People's Republic of China from June 15 to 21.

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Neeraj Chopra locked in for Doha Diamond League showdown

15 Jun 2026 | 4:06 PM

Doha, June 15 (UNI) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will start his athletics season at the Doha Diamond League 2026 in Qatar on Friday, after organisers confirmed his participation in the event in the entry list for competition released on Monday. .

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Bangladesh opener Ferdous vows to keep attacking at T20 World Cup

15 Jun 2026 | 3:58 PM

Birmingham, June 15 (UNI) Bangladesh opener Juairiya Ferdous has vowed to continue to attack opposition bowlers during the Powerplay following her superb half-century against the Netherlands at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

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