Following Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirements, Shubman Gill, 25, has been named India's Test captain, a move Michael Vaughan considers bold. Gill will lead India in the upcoming five-match series against England, marking the start of the WTC 2025-27 cycle. Vaughan believes this tour could usher in a new era for Indian Test cricket, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.
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In a tragic turn of events, a 33-year-old woman, Harini R, was murdered by her 25-year-old lover, Yashas, in a Bengaluru hotel. The incident occurred after Harini decided to end their affair. Enraged, Yashas stabbed her multiple times. He later informed the police and attempted self-harm. Yashas has been arrested and is in police custody, while authorities investigate the crime.
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