During the Edgbaston Test, England's Harry Brook attempted to unsettle Rishabh Pant with playful sledging, questioning his fastest century. Pant, unfazed, responded calmly, focusing on his game. He then scored a crucial 65 off 58 balls, contributing to a significant partnership with Shubman Gill, who made 161.
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated Pakistan is open to extraditing terror suspects, including Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, to India as a goodwill gesture, contingent on India's cooperation in providing evidence and witnesses for ongoing domestic cases. He claimed Masood Azhar is likely in Afghanistan and dismissed claims of Hafiz Saeed's freedom, asserting he is in Pakistani custody.
India is accelerating its space surveillance capabilities following Operation Sindoor, planning to launch 52 dedicated military satellites by 2029, with the first launch expected next April. This initiative, costing Rs 26,968 crore, aims to enhance surveillance of China, Pakistan, and the Indian Ocean Region. The move is also a response to China's growing space capabilities and military advancements in space.
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Wimbledon 2025 marks the end of an era as line judges are permanently replaced by Electronic Line Calling (ELC), joining the US and Australian Opens. Once a signature sight with their sharp attire and stoic presence, line judges will now serve as “match assistants” and a shortened bunch will be on standby should the technology hit a snag.
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