Pratyush Raj is a sports journalist at The Indian Express Group. He specializes in breaking news stories and in-depth investigative reports, with a keen focus on cricket and hockey, as well as broader themes in competitive sports and the sports business. Pratyush's work has been featured in Hackerlap, The Indian Express, and The Economic Times.
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By: Pratyush Raj
TimesofIndia in Mullanpur: Hardik Pandya is set to miss the upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan due to a leg sprain. It is understood that the premier all-rounder was at peak fitness and had been training hard at the BCCI Centre of Excellence since June 2.
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Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5, a new artificial intelligence model that marks the first public release of the company's powerful Mythos-class technology. Announced on June 9, Fable 5 is built on the same foundation as Claude Mythos 5, a model that had previously been restricted due to concerns about its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The company says Fable 5 is its most capable generally available AI model yet, delivering improvements in software engineering, scientific research,...
TimesofIndia in Mullanpur: On the eve of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir categorically stated that one of Manav Suthar or Harsh Dubey would be the fourth spinner for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for August this year.
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Opera has released a significant update for its Android browser, introducing a refreshed start page and a dedicated Football Hub designed to keep fans connected to live matches without leaving the browser. The update arrives as global interest in football intensifies and reflects Opera’s broader strategy of turning its browser into a content and information platform rather than merely a web navigation tool. Alongside visual improvements, the company has integrated real-time sports tracking, AI-p...
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TimesofIndia in Mohali: Day after getting a green signal from the Centre of Excellence (CoE), Rohit Sharma looked in fine touch during India’s optional training session at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday.
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Apple remained the world's largest true wireless stereo (TWS) brand in the first quarter of 2026, but the bigger story in the wireless audio market is the rapid rise of open-ear earbuds. According to a new report by Smart Analytics Global (SAG), Open Hook and Open Clip earbuds delivered the strongest growth across the industry during the quarter, signalling a shift in consumer preferences beyond traditional in-ear designs.The report says Apple captured 23% of the global TWS market in Q1 2026, ah...
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Samsung's next-generation premium devices are steadily moving closer to launch after fresh certification listings revealed new details about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Reports suggest the South Korean tech giant could unveil the devices at its next Galaxy Unpacked event expected in July 2026. The upcoming foldable lineup is rumored to include multiple variants, including a standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a more premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, signaling a major shift in Samsung's f...
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Apple’s long-rumored touchscreen MacBook may finally be on the horizon. According to multiple recent reports and a fresh claim from supply-chain leaker Instant Digital, a touch-enabled MacBook is now “100% confirmed,” adding significant weight to speculation that Apple is preparing its first-ever touchscreen laptop. Industry analysts including Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have previously indicated that Apple is developing an OLED-equipped MacBook with touch functionality, potentially arriving in late 2026 or early 2027.
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The Oppo Reno 16 series is shaping up to be one of the company's most significant mid-premium smartphone launches of 2026, with multiple leaks revealing European pricing, storage variants and expected specifications ahead of its global debut. According to retailer listings and industry tipsters, the lineup could include the Oppo Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro and Reno 16 FS, targeting different price segments across international markets.Leaked pricing suggests the Reno 16 series could start at around €500 in Europe, while the Pro variant may command a higher premium due to its upgraded camera system and performance hardware.
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TimesofIndia in Dharamsala: India's first ODI assignment since the T20 World Cup is also the start of a longer journey towards South Africa, where conditions next year are likely to place a premium on pace, bounce and seamers capable of hitting the deck hard.
