Young Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy earned praise from Sunil Gavaskar for his remarkable unbeaten century during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Reddy, aged 21, scored 105 runs, helping India avoid the follow-on. Gavaskar predicts a bright future for Reddy, emphasizing the need for him to stay committed and appreciative of his family's sacrifices.
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Jasprit Bumrah set a new record with the best average among bowlers with 200+ Test wickets and became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets. He achieved this milestone in sub-20 average, surpassing legends like Marshall, Garner and Ambrose, and continued to excel in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 due to chronic kidney disease. Known for classics such as Ankur and Nishant, he left an indelible mark on Indian parallel cinema. Tributes poured in from political leaders nationwide, honoring his contributions and influence in the film industry.
India has strongly rejected Pakistan's allegations of involvement in the Balochistan train hijacking, pointing out Pakistan's issues with internal terrorism. Accusations emerged after the Balochistan Liberation Army seized the Jaffar Express, resulting in 58 deaths. Afghanistan also denied Pakistan's claims, urging Islamabad to address its own security challenges.
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Anna Lezhneva, wife of Pawan Kalyan, demonstrated her devotion by donating her hair at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. This act of faith follows a challenging period for the family, as their son, Mark Shankar, recovers from burn injuries sustained in a recent school fire in Singapore. Her gesture has garnered widespread admiration and support on social media.
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