In a historic Test match against Zimbabwe, South Africa witnessed remarkable debuts. Dewald Brevis smashed the fastest fifty in a debut Test innings, while Lhuan-dre Pretorius became South Africa's youngest Test centurion, surpassing a 61-year-old record. Their performances highlighted the depth of young talent and validated South Africa's strategy of nurturing emerging cricketers.
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India amassed 471 runs in their first innings against England. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal each scored centuries. Jaiswal and KL Rahul earlier built a strong opening partnership. Gill and Pant then dominated with a 209-run stand. Pant's aggressive innings included six sixes. This was Pant’s seventh Test century, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record.
Sana Khan, the former Bigg Boss contestant, is mourning the loss of her mother, Mrs. Saeeda. Sana shared the heartbreaking news on social media, requesting prayers for her mother, who passed away after struggling with her health. The actress, who left the entertainment industry in 2020, had always emphasized her mother's significant role in her life and success.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered India peace talks. He mentioned this during a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Sharif wants dialogue on issues like Jammu and Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism. India insists talks focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and ending terrorism. Recent tensions followed an attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ayatollah Khamenei warned Israel of punishment amidst US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, though he didn't directly mention the US action. Iran vowed a proportionate response, potentially targeting US bases, and accused the US of sabotaging diplomacy. Trump defended the strikes, hinting at regime change, while Israel claimed progress in eliminating Iran's nuclear capabilities.
England achieved a stunning five-wicket victory over India in the first Test at Headingley, chasing down a target of 371. Despite Rishabh Pant's twin centuries and India's mammoth score, batting collapses proved costly. Coach Gautam Gambhir emphasised the need to support the team and focus on collective improvement rather than blaming individuals, backing Shubman Gill's captaincy despite the loss.
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