Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami returns after 14 months for India in the five-match T20 series against England. His comeback is crucial, providing experience, leadership, and effective death-over bowling, crucial for India's T20 setup and as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delayed a scheduled call with US President Donald Trump to attend a conference in Moscow. Despite the delay, the two leaders discussed a potential 30-day ceasefire plan in Ukraine, with Putin agreeing to temporarily halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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