Ravi Shastri suggests grooming Shubman Gill or Rishabh Pant as India's next Test captain, following Rohit Sharma's retirement. He advises against burdening Jasprit Bumrah with captaincy due to injury concerns. Shastri emphasizes the importance of age and longevity, highlighting Gill and Pant's leadership experience in the IPL. He dismisses concerns about Gill's overseas performance, backing his potential for future success.
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Despite India's concerns over Pakistan's support for terrorism, the IMF has disbursed a $1 billion bailout package, stating Pakistan met all required targets under the Extended Fund Facility. The decision followed a review where the IMF board determined Pakistan had made progress on reforms.
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Microsoft recently laid off approximately 6,000 employees, impacting various levels and teams. Gabriela de Queiroz, Director of AI for Startups, was among those affected, expressing sadness but maintaining a positive outlook. The layoffs coincide with Microsoft's aggressive push into AI, even as software engineers and AI leadership roles were impacted by the cuts.
Rishabh Pant's struggles continued as Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff contention after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pant's poor form with the bat added to LSG's woes, with his low score contributing to his disappointing season. Injuries to key bowlers further hampered LSG's chances, impacting their overall performance despite a strong batting lineup.
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