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Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Friday highlighted India captain Rohit Sharma's struggles with declining reflexes and footwork, particularly against Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins, who has dismissed him seven times in Test cricket. This issue was evident in the Boxing Day Test, as Rohit managed only three runs before being dismissed by Cummins.
Thousands of fans gathered at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground for the Ranji Trophy match between Railways and Delhi, eagerly awaiting Virat Kohli's batting. Although Kohli did not bat on the first day, Railways' Upendra Yadav led his team's recovery, scoring 95 runs and helping achieve a total of 241.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed the team is adjusting to used practice pitches before their final training on fresh surfaces ahead of the fourth Test against Australia. He noted the grass covering on the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch and mentioned weather considerations in deciding whether to play an extra spinner. The series is currently tied at 1-1.
A gas tanker collided with vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway. The collision caused a large fire. Nine people died. Fifteen people suffered critical burns. Forty-three people are in hospital. The fire affected a 300-meter stretch of highway. A search and rescue operation is underway.
Mitchell Santner's New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand's Matt Henry is out due to a shoulder injury, with Nathan Smith replacing him. India remains unchanged with their winning combination after defeating Australia.
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has decided to send senior DMK leaders to meet with chief ministers and politicians from seven states to oppose the Centre's proposed population-based delimitation exercise. Stalin has also instructed DMK MPs to raise key issues including opposition to Hindi imposition and the National Education Policy during the Parliament session.
The doomsday clock moved one second closer to midnight at 89 seconds, reflecting increased concerns over nuclear war, climate change, and global health. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists emphasized the urgency of reversing these threats. Former Colombian President Santos stressed unity in addressing these risks, while experts highlighted artificial intelligence's dual role, urging caution with its potential dangers.
Manmohan Singh's foreign policy emphasized India's development priorities, resulting in the 2008 civil nuclear deal with the US. He focused on stable, long-term relationships, regional cooperation, and economic integration. Singh significantly improved India's relations with the Gulf, Asean, and China, and nearly resolved the Kashmir dispute through back-channel negotiations.
Militants hijacked a train in Pakistan's Balochistan, holding passengers hostage for nearly 36 hours. A successful military operation freed the hostages and eliminated over 30 militants. The BLA claimed responsibility, demanding the release of political prisoners. The attack left 21 civilian hostages and four military personnel dead, with the fate of 140 passengers uncertain.
Noman Ali became Pakistan’s first spinner to claim a Test hat-trick, achieving this during the second Test against the West Indies at Multan. Dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive deliveries, he joins an elite group of Pakistani bowlers who have previously achieved Test hat tricks. The last Pakistani to claim a Test hat trick before Noman was Naseem Shah, who achieved the feat against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in February 2020.