England captain Jos Buttler stressed the importance of having families on tours, asserting that it doesn't significantly impact the game. He highlighted the post-COVID realities and the need to share experiences with loved ones. The BCCI's rule now requires prior consent from head coach Gautam Gambhir for changes in family time policy.
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During a pre-season press conference for the Pakistan Super League, Shaheen Afridi defended teammates Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan when questioned about Pakistan's struggles chasing high scores in T20 cricket. Afridi emphasised that responsibility for winning games falls on both the batting and bowling units. He stressed team unity and the collective goal of restoring Pakistan's cricket success.
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A 2023-formed high-powered panel urges legal action against an individual, ostensibly Vikash Yadav, for his alleged role in the failed assassination plot of US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Despite Yadav's US conspiracy charges, the committee recommends systems improvements and coordination to address such security threats.
Early Sunday, Chicago witnessed a series of immigration raids led by federal agents targeting undocumented immigrants, resulting in 956 arrests nationwide. This operation, live-streamed by Trump border czar Tom Homan, underscores the administration's escalated deportation agenda, impacting mixed-status families and visa holders, especially in the Indian community, causing widespread fear and uncertainty.
Former cricketer Surinder Khanna humorously addressed the controversy over Yograj Singh’s comments on Kapil Dev, who allegedly considered shooting Kapil after being dropped from the team. Yograj attributed his cricket exit and focus on son Yuvraj's career to this incident. Kapil Dev calmly dismissed the claims, asking, 'Kaun hai?' at a golf event in Delhi.
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In a shocking incident in northeast Delhi's Seelampur, 17-year-old Kunal was fatally stabbed, allegedly in a revenge killing orchestrated by 'Lady Don' Zikra, who has been arrested for conspiracy. The murder, linked to a previous stabbing incident, has ignited local protests and heightened tensions. Police are actively searching for two teenage suspects believed to be involved in the crime.