TOI Interview: ‘Rafale deal will toe Make-in-India line’
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- June 9, 2026
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Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to France next week for the G7 summit, French ambassador Thierry Mathou tells TOI in an exclusive interview that India’s involvement with the group of the world’s most advanced and industrialised nations has become indispensable. Mathou said India’s participation in a ‘defensive’ mission to secure Strait of Hormuz once
Watch: Ball boy touches Gill’s feet after India captain’s ton vs Afghanistan
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- June 9, 2026
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India captain Shubman Gill’s heartwarming gesture towards a young ball boy after scoring a century went viral following India’s dominant innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan. Debutant Manav Suthar stole the show with seven wickets, marking a dream start to his Test career.
Why Pakistan’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium has been penalised by the ICC
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- June 9, 2026
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Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium has been handed one demerit point by the ICC for an “unsatisfactory” pitch during the Pakistan-Australia ODI, deemed too slow and spin-friendly. Similarly, Lord’s in London received a demerit point for excessive seam movement and variable bounce in the England-New Zealand Test. Both venues now face potential suspensions if further demerit points

