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Yuvraj Singh celebrated South Africa's historic World Test Championship victory over Australia at Lord's, ending their 27-year ICC trophy drought. He lauded Aiden Markram's century and Temba Bavuma's leadership, while playfully teasing the Aussies. South Africa's dominant performance, fueled by Markram's 136 and Bavuma's 66, secured a five-wicket win and their eighth consecutive Test victory.
The ICC inducted seven legends into its Hall of Fame, including MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, and Hashim Amla. The ceremony, held at Abbey Road Studios, also honored Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori, Sana Mir, and Sarah Taylor. ICC Chair Jay Shah celebrated their remarkable contributions, highlighting their impact on cricket's legacy and inspiration to future generations.
Justice Surya Kant cautioned against judicial overreach, emphasizing the importance of restraint and facilitating democratic dialogue rather than supplanting the legislature. CJI B R Gavai, echoing similar concerns, warned against judicial activism turning into 'judicial terrorism,' highlighting the challenges posed by social media's influence on public perception and the judiciary's independence.
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