Sourav Ganguly believes it will be challenging for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to maintain fitness and secure spots in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, considering their age and limited ODI opportunities. Ganguly acknowledged Kohli's irreplaceable caliber and praised Yuvraj Singh's exceptional white-ball performance, regretting his limited Test opportunities due to a strong batting lineup.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party for allegedly allowing Pakistan to become a nuclear power, claiming it now uses "nuclear blackmail." Sarma stated that India had the chance to eliminate Pakistan's nuclear threat in the 1980s, with support from the military and intelligence, but Indira Gandhi hesitated.
In a day of Bollywood buzz, Aamir Khan confessed to a blackout drunk episode on his 60th birthday post quitting alcohol. Tragedy struck as Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, passed away from a heart attack, possibly triggered by a bee sting. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor were seen visiting Karisma.
Aakash Chopra cautions India against prioritising batting depth over bowling strength for the first Test against England at Headingley. He advises captain Shubman Gill to learn from past mistakes and field at least three specialist fast bowlers. Chopra suggests options like Shardul Thakur or a four-pronged pace attack alongside a specialist batter to bolster the team's composition.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening strikes on "every target" of the regime and claiming a "real blow" to its nuclear infrastructure. This escalation follows Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting retaliatory missile attacks on Israeli cities. The intensifying conflict has sparked global alarm as both nations appear resolute in their campaigns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received condolences from US President Donald Trump on Wednesday following the Pahalgam terror attack, which tragically resulted in 26 fatalities, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The two leaders had planned to engage in bilateral discussions during the G7 summit, but the meeting was canceled due to President Trump's shortened trip to Canada.
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Tensions escalate as Iran launches a missile barrage on Israel, retaliating for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the killing of military commanders. Explosions rocked Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with many missiles intercepted. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility, targeting Israeli military positions. The US had cautioned against strikes that could derail nuclear negotiations.
In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a significant attack on Iran, targeting nuclear and military facilities, resulting in explosions in Tehran. The strikes reportedly killed a top Revolutionary Guard leader and nuclear scientists. Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted the operation aimed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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