King Charles III hosted the Indian men's and women's cricket teams at St. James's Palace in London, engaging in personal conversations with players and coaches. He inquired about Akash Deep's sister's health and even recalled details of the Lord's Test, including Mohammed Siraj's unfortunate dismissal.
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Jofra Archer's triumphant return to Test cricket after 4.5 years propelled England to a 22-run victory against India at Lord's, securing a 2-1 series lead. Six years after his World Cup heroics at the same venue, Archer's five-wicket haul, including key dismissals of Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar, dismantled India's batting lineup.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, concluded his 18-day mission with a group photo, celebrating international collaboration. Preparing to return via the Dragon spacecraft, Shukla expressed gratitude to the Expedition 73 crew. He evoked Rakesh Sharma's legacy, highlighting India's ambitious and confident presence in space. This ISRO-funded journey is crucial for India's Gaganyaan mission, planned for 2027.
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Mitchell Starc's devastating spell of 6-9 and Scott Boland's hat-trick propelled Australia to a dominant 176-run victory over the West Indies in the third test at Kingston, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 27, the second-lowest total in test history, as Starc also reached his 400th test wicket.
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