Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis is concerned about the Pittsburgh Steelers' potential identity shift after acquiring Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf. Bettis emphasizes the importance of maintaining a run-first approach, despite Rodgers' preference for a pass-heavy offense. The clash between Rodgers' style and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's ground-focused scheme raises questions about the team's future success.
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Tensions escalate as China's ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, dismisses the Dalai Lama's declaration regarding his reincarnation and criticizes Union minister Kiren Rijiju's support. Xu asserts that China opposes external interference in the reincarnation process, deeming it an internal affair. He emphasizes that the Chinese government holds the authority over religious status and titles.
Shubman Gill explained Washington Sundar's inclusion over Kuldeep Yadav was to strengthen batting depth, a decision vindicated by Sundar's all-round performance in India's historic Edgbaston win. Gill highlighted the importance of spin in controlling the game when the Dukes ball softens, and his aggressive strategies during England's innings. He dismissed the Edgbaston jinx, crediting dedicated Test preparation for his form.
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Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama would persist, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust holding sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, dismissing China's claims. He clarified that the next Dalai Lama could be of any gender and need not be from Tibet.
In Gurugram, tennis player Radhika Yadav, 25, was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, 49, at their residence in Sector 57. Using his licensed revolver, Deepak fired multiple shots, with three striking Radhika. Gurugram Police have arrested Deepak and charged him with murder. The incident followed an argument regarding Radhika's tennis academy, which her father opposed.