The appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain for India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign has garnered attention. Former cricketer Suresh Raina commended Gill's potential, citing his impressive performances and leadership. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized the importance of dressing room feedback in the decision. India begins its campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh.
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India's senior selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will announce the provisional squad for the Champions Trophy in Mumbai on Saturday. Choices for the middle-order positions are crucial, with Shreyas Iyer being almost certain. The choice between all-rounders Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja is pivotal, given Axar's recent form.
Arshdeep Singh has been nominated for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award after a successful year. Taking 36 wickets in 18 matches, his performance in the T20 World Cup final highlighted his skills. Competing with Sikandar Raza, Travis Head, and Babar Azam, Arshdeep’s achievements solidify his importance in India’s T20 team.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Parliament about the deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants from the US, clarifying that this process has been ongoing since 2009 with a total of 15,668 deportations. He addressed opposition concerns about the use of restraints, stating it’s standard ICE procedure and clarified that women and children weren't restrained.
Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second player to surpass 6000 runs for a single T20 franchise, Mumbai Indians, during the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals. He trails only Virat Kohli in this record. Rohit leads a list that includes legends like James Vince (Hampshire), Suresh Raina (CSK), and MS Dhoni (CSK).
A US national, Mykhailo Viktorvych Polyakov, was arrested for entering prohibited North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was remanded to custody with video evidence confirming his visit. Polyakov claimed to be a thrill seeker and had previously attempted similar actions, including making contact with isolated tribes.
The Trump administration canceled plans for 10,000 refugees, who had completed a years-long vetting process, to resettle in the US. The cancellations, stemming from President Trump's executive order, affect medical exams, security clearances, and freeze the US refugee program. Special Immigrant Visa holders are exempt from this order.
A lack of clarity on US immigration rules has led to the deportation of 21-year-old Muskan, who had relocated from the UK to the US. Her Jagraon-based family, who borrowed money for her education abroad, is now worried about her future and potential travel bans.
Steve Smith set a new record by becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket. He scored his 11th century during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Smith surpassed Joe Root's record and achieved this milestone in just 43 innings. His overall Test record now includes 34 centuries.
The Supreme Court has warned the Punjab government of constitutional consequences after it expressed helplessness in hospitalizing farmer representative Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike at Shambhu border. The protestors have created a fortress with tractors, preventing authorities from intervening, fearing collateral damage. The apex court insisted on immediate compliance with its orders.