With Ashwin's retirement, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead India's spin attack in the upcoming Test series against England. Former spinner Venkatapathy Raju believes Kuldeep could be a surprise weapon, given the favorable weather conditions. Despite Sarfaraz Khan's impressive form, his exclusion from the squad continues, while Raju suggests he waits for his opportunity.
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An Indian Air Force Apache attack helicopter executed an emergency landing near Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday due to a technical snag warning. Following thorough inspections, the helicopter was safely flown back to Sarsawa air station, with no reported damage or injuries to the crew. This incident follows a previous hard landing involving another Apache helicopter in Ladakh last April.
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