Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised Zak Crawley's inconsistent Test performance, questioning his place despite a recent 65 against India. Geoffrey Boycott echoed these concerns, citing Crawley's ingrained flaws and insufficient run-scoring. India's victory at Edgbaston, fueled by Akash Deep's bowling, intensified scrutiny on England's team selection, including Chris Woakes' declining performance, prompting calls for strategic changes.
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D Gukesh's stellar performance at the Super United Rapid and Blitz tournament in Zagreb, marked by six wins, propelled him into the limelight. Despite Gukesh's impressive showing, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky cautioned against prematurely crowning him the world's best rapid player. Sutovsky acknowledged Gukesh's exceptional performance places him among the elite, emphasizing consistent results define true greatness.
Patna businessman Gopal Khemka's murder has sparked a major police investigation, including a raid at Beur Central Jail, due to possible links with inmates. This incident echoes the 2018 killing of his son, raising suspicions of organized crime involvement. Khemka, a prominent industrialist, was shot dead near his residence.
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