Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is expected to play the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series despite a rib injury, according to teammate Alex Carey. Starc's fitness will be evaluated closer to the match, with Jhye Richardson ready to step in if needed.
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US President Donald Trump anticipates that India will likely reduce its tariffs on American goods after recognizing the imbalanced trade barriers. Trump has previously criticized India for imposing high tariffs and referred to the country as a 'tariff king' while discussing significant trade disparities.
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea near the Cayman Islands, prompting tsunami warnings. The quake struck 125 miles south-southwest of George Town. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation with advisories issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported, and coastal residents are urged to stay alert.
KL Rahul's unbeaten half-century powered Delhi Capitals to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul, playing against his former team, reached the 5,000-run milestone in the IPL during his innings. Abishek Porel's aggressive knock of 51 also contributed significantly to Delhi's successful chase of 160, while Mukesh Kumar's four-wicket haul restricted Lucknow to a manageable total.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Smruti Mandir in Nagpur, paying homage to the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and the second chief, MS Golwalkar. He left a note highlighting the inspiration drawn from their legacy and values for serving the nation.
Joburg Super Kings secured a six-run victory over MI Cape Town using the DLS method in a rain-affected SA20 clash. A revised target of 136 runs from 19 overs saw JSK ahead by six runs when rain halted play. Leus du Plooy and Wihan Lubbe were not out at the stoppage, while MI Cape Town's Kagiso Rabada excelled with 2/10.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans to send a field hospital from Agra, underscoring its commitment as a first responder in regional crises.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, a principle central to his cricketing success. Retired since 2020, Dhoni encourages young cricketers to prioritise their sport, just as he did. Post-retirement, Dhoni continues to enjoy cricket, reminiscing his innocent childhood passion for the game. Despite having retired from international cricket, Dhoni still continues to wins the hearts of all cricket lovers in the Indian Premier League where he plays for the Chennai Super... Expand
A 19-year-old college student, Amogh Seth, was fatally shot in Lakhimpur Kheri after being chased and attacked by six men, including the main suspect, Anmol Puri. The incident occurred near a police outpost. Amogh had earlier insulted Anmol, leading to the latter seeking revenge. Two suspects have been detained while Anmol remains at large.