Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed cited the lack of domestic four-day cricket as the reason for Shaheen Shah Afridi's absence from the Test lineup. Javed emphasised the need for fast bowlers to balance league and four-day matches to maintain their stamina for Test cricket. He also defended Pakistan's use of spin-friendly pitches to secure home victories.
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Flash floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rain, have caused devastation in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread damage to homes. Rescue operations are underway amidst challenging weather conditions, with over 100 people rescued from flood-hit areas.
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