A Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport due to a persistent hydraulic issue. Despite ongoing efforts by engineers from the aircraft carrier, the snag has not been resolved. There are plans to move the jet to a hangar, as specialized teams from the UK and the US are expected to inspect it, potentially extending its stay.
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South African seamer Lungi Ngidi expressed optimism after Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final against Australia, despite a first-innings batting collapse. Ngidi highlighted the coach's encouragement to play with conviction and aim to turn the game around. He found his rhythm with Bavuma's guidance and drew energy from the crowd.
Sachin Tendulkar recalls India's 2002 Headingley win. He connects it to the current team's strong start. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries. Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly had centuries in 2002. India amassed a huge total then. Gill and Jaiswal's partnership is promising. Rishabh Pant also contributed well. Fans are eager to see if India can repeat history.
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