Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance was almost game-changing, but a crucial dropped catch off Harry Brook proved costly, triggering visible frustration from captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir. Despite multiple dropped catches, Bumrah's class remains unquestioned, with Ravi Shastri hailing him as India's best-ever fast bowler.
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Sunil Gavaskar has changed his view on Rishabh Pant's batting. He praised Pant's measured approach in the recent Test match. Gavaskar noted Pant's ability to balance defence and attack. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal also performed well. India ended Day 1 with a strong score of 359/3. Pant remained not out at 65, hitting two sixes.
Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
In Sonprayag, police caught ambulances being misused. Pilgrims were using them to bypass the Kedarnath trek queue. The ambulances were stopped near the Acrow bridge. Drivers claimed ignorance about the scheme. They said they were only following instructions. Police issued challans and seized the vehicles. The incident highlights attempts to circumvent rules during the pilgrimage.
Israel has claimed responsibility for an airstrike that killed General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran's revolutionary guard aerospace force, accusing him of orchestrating attacks against Israel. The strike, part of a broader offensive targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, has been met with strong condemnation from Iran. Supreme Leader Khamenei has vowed severe retaliation, raising fears of escalating tensions.
The World Test Championship final at Lord's was marked by a sombre tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with players observing a minute's silence and wearing black armbands. The Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming 265 lives. On the field, Australia held a 218-run lead, but South Africa fought back, leaving the match delicately poised.
Shubman Gill's captaincy debut began spectacularly as India dominated England in Leeds. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century on his first English innings, while Gill made his maiden overseas Test century, both achieving unique milestones. India ended day one at 359/3, aiming to build a massive first-innings lead, reminiscent of their victorious 2002 Leeds performance.
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi faced severe criticism after alleging that Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, fabricated his survival story. She questioned his mental state in a now-deleted tweet. Following public backlash and verification of Ramesh's survival by the Civil Hospital, Krishnamoorthi issued a public apology, retracting her statement.
The 2021 India-England Test series saw intense battles and a rare disruption, with the final Test delayed by a year due to COVID-19. It resumed in 2022, ending 2-2, and remains a symbol of resilience amid global uncertainty.
Japan has called off a key meeting with the United States. This decision followed a demand from Washington for Tokyo to significantly increase its defense spending. The US wanted Japan to raise its defense budget to 3.5 percent of GDP. An upcoming election in Japan also influenced the decision to postpone the security talks.