Rohit Sharma's decision to open in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at MCG faced criticism after he scored only 31 runs in five innings, disrupting KL Rahul and Shubman Gill's positions. Aakash Chopra criticized Rohit for prioritizing his interests over the team's, resulting in Gill's exclusion and Rahul's demotion, which contributed to India's defeat.
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US President Donald Trump halted enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, claiming it hinders American competitiveness. This move comes ahead of PM Modi's Washington visit and offers implicit relief to Adani Group executives, previously charged under the law. Trump argues the law wastes resources and harms U.S. economic and national security interests.