Rishabh Pant achieved a milestone at Headingley. He is now the fastest Asian wicketkeeper-batter to score 3000 Test runs. Pant reached this feat in his 76th innings. He surpassed legends like MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara. Pant's aggressive batting style has made him a global favorite. He also scored a quick 65* on Day 1.
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Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, continues its successful run at the box office, earning over Rs. 4 crore on its second Tuesday. The film has surpassed Rs. 160 crore, reaching a total of Rs. 162.15 crore after 12 days. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the movie features a large ensemble cast, contributing to its popularity.
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