Mohammad Kaif stresses the importance of veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India's 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign. He highlights their critical roles and the need for their inclusion despite their advancing ages. Kaif underscores the batting challenges in Dubai and the necessity for Team India to adapt to secure victories.
Related news
Microsoft has been caught disguising Bing as Google's homepage for users searching for 'Google' while using Bing, eliciting criticism from Google's Chrome Chief. This tactic targets new Windows PC users to keep them within Bing's ecosystem, adding to Microsoft's history of controversial user retention strategies.
Anna Lezhneva, wife of Pawan Kalyan, demonstrated her devotion by donating her hair at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. This act of faith follows a challenging period for the family, as their son, Mark Shankar, recovers from burn injuries sustained in a recent school fire in Singapore. Her gesture has garnered widespread admiration and support on social media.
On the final day of the Boxing Day Test, a tense battle unfolded between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc. Starc's attempts to unsettle Jaiswal with mind games and sledging were met with defiance as Jaiswal maintained his composure. Despite Australia's early breakthroughs, Jaiswal's grit and determination kept India's chase alive, adding to the intense encounter.
An initial group of Indian cricketers and support staff gathered in Mumbai, preparing to travel to Dubai for the Champions Trophy. Key players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, were seen at the airport. Changes in the squad include Harshit Rana replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy in for Yashasvi Jaiswal.
BJP maintained a flawless record with all six MLAs winning their seats, while AAP saw a decline as 22 of its 36 re-contesting MLAs lost. Key AAP figures including Arvind Kejriwal faced defeat. The party now holds 22 seats, marking a fall from its previous majority. BJP's OP Sharma and Mohan Singh Bisht celebrated consistent victories.
Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, potentially causing hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Rescue efforts are hampered by damaged infrastructure and the custom of quick burials. Hospitals and homes are severely damaged, with many injured. Aid is arriving from France and international organizations.
A three-vehicle collision occurred near Bargur in Krishnagiri district, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuring over 10 cows. The accident involved an Eicher truck that lost control and collided with a cattle truck and another goods carrier. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
Jeet Adani, son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is set to marry Diva Shah, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah, in an intimate ceremony in Ahmedabad. The wedding will feature contributions from NGOs, highlighting the event's focus on community support and positive impact.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk supported Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi after she criticized UK PM Keir Starmer for using the term 'Asian' concerning child abuse, urging it to be 'Pakistani grooming gangs.' British Indian and South Asian communities express frustration with Starmer for generalizing crimes to all Asians.
A 17-year-old girl was rescued after an eight-month ordeal of abduction, rape, and trafficking, thanks to a wedding photo posted on social media. Police nabbed the main culprit, Vishnu Mali, in Ajmer. Several individuals involved in her trafficking and abuse have been arrested.