Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is recovering remarkably well from a spleen injury, exceeding medical expectations. He has been moved out of the ICU and is reportedly in good spirits. Meanwhile, India's women's opener Pratika Rawal faces a four to six-month layoff due to a knee injury, with Shafali Verma named as her replacement.
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Justice Surya Kant, the most senior Supreme Court judge, is set to become the Chief Justice of India next month. Hailing from a humble village in Haryana, his journey to the nation's highest judicial office is marked by perseverance and dedication. He will be the first Haryanvi to hold this prestigious position.
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