Ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, South African players are showering praise on Kagiso Rabada, with many calling him the "best bowler in the world." Kyle Verreynne highlighted Rabada's ability to rise to the occasion on the big stage. David Bedingham emphasized Rabada's past success at Lord's and his leadership role.
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Just hours before the fatal stampede that claimed 11 lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration, a senior police officer warned the Karnataka government about inadequate security and potential crowd control problems. The officer's letter cautioned against holding the event at Vidhana Soudha due to massive anticipated crowds.
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A structurally unsound footbridge over the Indrayani river, near Pune, collapsed on Sunday, resulting in four fatalities and 51 injuries. The incident occurred in Bhegdewadi, close to Kunda Mala, a popular tourist spot. Over 100 people were on the bridge when it gave way.
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