Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, India fell short by 22 runs in the Lord's Test, putting England ahead 2-1 in the series. Captain Shubman Gill remained secretive about Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the next match. Gill praised the team's fight but acknowledged the need for better partnerships, expressing optimism for the remaining matches.
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Shubman Gill's exceptional batting, including a magnificent 269 and 161, propelled India to a historic Test victory at Edgbaston, leveling the series 1-1. England captain Ben Stokes lauded Gill's performance and acknowledged Akash Deep's impactful bowling. With Bumrah's expected return, England contemplates bringing back Jofra Archer for the crucial third Test.
In a shocking incident in Gurgaon, Deepak Yadav has been remanded to police custody for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old daughter, Radhika Yadav. The incident occurred at their Sector 57 home, where Radhika was reportedly shot multiple times in the kitchen. Neighbors, alerted by gunshots, witnessed the aftermath.
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