Inspired by a Bollywood film, Pakistan's Usman Tariq left a stable job in Dubai to chase his cricket dreams. The 27-year-old mystery spinner, now in Pakistan's T20I squad, impressed with 20 wickets in the CPL. His unique, side-arm action, stemming from a physical peculiarity, was cleared after testing, marking a remarkable comeback.
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Australia's pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood will miss the remainder of the T20I series against India to focus on domestic cricket and prepare for the Ashes. Hazlewood's absence is a relief for Indian batters after his match-winning spell in the second T20I. Abhishek Sharma, despite facing Hazlewood's precision, enjoyed the challenge of batting against a world-class bowler.
Following tragic child deaths, a nationwide quality check revealed 112 drug samples failed tests, with Himachal alone accounting for 49. Two Himachal-manufactured cough syrups, along with others from Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, were flagged for not meeting standards or being spurious. This highlights critical quality control issues in the pharmaceutical sector.
Chhath Puja concluded nationwide with the morning 'Usha Arghya' to the Sun God, marking the end of the four-day festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes, praising community participation and the rigorous fasts observed by devotees. He highlighted the unique tradition of offering prayers to the setting sun, wishing for universal welfare, happiness, and prosperity.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Mustafabad village in Lakhimpur Kheri will be renamed Kabir Dham after learning no Muslim families reside there. He stated the renaming aims to restore the village's heritage, contrasting it with past name changes he deemed religiously motivated. The proposal for the renaming is being expedited.
Seventeen-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin tragically passed away after sustaining fatal injuries during a net session. The incident has sent shockwaves through the cricket community, prompting tributes and renewed discussions on player safety. The loss has evoked painful memories of Phillip Hughes and led to widespread mourning.
Union home minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on the INDIA bloc in Bihar, accusing Congress and RJD leaders of dynastic politics and corruption. He asserted that the ambitions of Sonia Gandhi and Lalu Prasad Yadav to see their sons in top posts would fail, as the Prime Minister and Chief Minister positions are not vacant.
Gabrielle Union, celebrating her 53rd birthday while filming in Rome, was deeply moved by a touching throwback Instagram post from her daughter Kaavia. The heartfelt message, shared by Kaavia, brought Gabrielle to tears, highlighting the enduring power of love despite distance. Gabrielle Union is currently filming for her upcoming project in Rome.
Team India made three changes to their Playing XI for the third T20I against Australia, with head coach Gautam Gambhir continuing to experiment ahead of next year's T20 World Cup. India opted to bowl first after winning the toss, seeking a series lead. Australia also made one change, aiming to post a big total on a batting-friendly Hobart wicket.
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