India anticipates the commercial launch of satellite communication services as early as December, with Starlink, Reliance Jio-SES, and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb securing necessary approvals. Spectrum allotment delays previously hindered launches, costing potential revenue.
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The Great Indian Kapil Show's upcoming episode features Rishabh Pant, coach Gautam Gambhir, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Abhishek Sharma. Pant humorously declares, "Don't take me for a sage." Gambhir jests about needing the players' permission and explains his serious demeanor allows others to enjoy. The cricketers playfully reveal Mohammed Shami as the biggest complainer, with Gambhir adding Shami misses his brother-in-law.
Ahead of the crucial third Test at Lord's, Deep Dasgupta emphasizes the need for Team India to maintain consistency in both batting and bowling, mirroring their Edgbaston performance. He highlights the importance of rest and recovery, especially for the pace bowlers and captain Shubman Gill, given the short turnaround.
An IndiGo flight from Surat to Jaipur faced an unusual delay when a swarm of bees congregated on the aircraft's cargo compartment shutter. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, caused a 50-minute delay as airport authorities deployed a fire tender to dislodge the bees with a jet of water, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff.
India is likely to introduce Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar into the playing XI for the second Test, aiming for enhanced balance and control. Reddy's seam bowling and lower-order batting could replace Shardul Thakur, while Sundar would bolster the spin attack and batting depth. This shift suggests a bowling-heavy strategy to secure 20 wickets on the expected dry Edgbaston pitch.
Sachin Tendulkar's portrait was unveiled at the MCC Museum at Lord's, marking a full-circle moment for the legendary cricketer. Tendulkar reminisced about his early visits to Lord's, recalling the inspiration he drew from India's 1983 World Cup victory.
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India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep's inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.