Gautam Gambhir has urged critics to give Shubman Gill time to prove himself as India's Test captain, despite a recent defeat against England. Gambhir praised Gill's leadership as "phenomenal," highlighting his first-innings century under pressure. He acknowledged the challenges of captaining in tough conditions and expressed confidence in Gill's potential for success.
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Tensions escalate as Israel bombs Iranian state news amid ongoing hostilities. A video shows a news presenter fleeing as an explosion rocks the studio. Despite the attack, Iran's broadcasting service resumed coverage, vowing resilience. This follows a fresh wave of Iranian missile strikes on Israel, resulting in casualties and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.
Axiom Mission is set to launch carrying astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a two-week research mission. Docking is scheduled for Thursday, initiating an extensive scientific program with studies from 31 nations. The crew will conduct experiments in microgravity, focusing on areas like cancer research, 3D printing, and DNA repair, contributing to global scientific advancement.
Ravi Shastri has declared Jasprit Bumrah as India's best-ever fast bowler, even surpassing Kapil Dev, highlighting his ability to dismantle any opposition across formats. Shastri compared Bumrah's skill in reading batsmen to that of Malcolm Marshall, noting his improved swing with the new ball.
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