External affairs minister S Jaishankar refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims that he traveled to the US to secure an invitation for PM Modi to attend Trump's inauguration. Jaishankar emphasized that his visit involved meeting US officials and chairing a gathering of Consuls General, with no discussion about an invitation.
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Harry Brook, England's new white-ball captain, commits to national duties. He prioritizes playing for England over franchise cricket for now. Brook aims to participate in all England series. He acknowledges the need for occasional breaks. Brook expresses his desire to win the Ashes. He will likely play in The Hundred.
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On Sunday night, the Sri Lankan navy apprehended ten Indian fishermen along with their trawler for allegedly poaching in their territorial waters. The fishermen were among over 500 who had set sail from Mandapam harbour. They were taken to the Talaimannar naval base and later handed over to fisheries officials, with court proceedings expected soon.
India lost their 13th consecutive coin toss in ODIs, with New Zealand opting to bowl first in the final Group A match of the Champions Trophy. The streak, stretching back to the 2023 Wankhede semifinal, is causing frustration among fans and analysts. Despite the setback, India adjusted their lineup, resting Harshit Rana for spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
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