The debate regarding the establishment of a Sikh regiment within the British armed forces has been reignited, despite the Ministry of Defence's insistence that no such plans are underway due to anti-discrimination laws. Lord Sahota argues that a Sikh regiment wouldn't violate the Equality Act and could boost ethnic minority recruitment, fostering stronger ties with countries like India.
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India requires 135 runs to clinch a 2-1 series lead against England, but lost four crucial wickets on Day 4. Karun Nair's dismissal, in particular, drew criticism for a poor leave, with Ashwin, Karthik, and Atherton questioning his judgment. Nair's struggles to solidify his position at No. 3 continue after his return to the Test side.
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A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi by British artist Clare Leighton fetched £152,800 (Rs 1.7 crore) at a Bonhams online auction. The portrait, believed to be the only one Gandhi ever sat for, tripled its estimate. Leighton met Gandhi in London in 1931 during the Second Round Table Conference.
At Lord's, England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick boldly predicted securing six Indian wickets in the first hour of Day 5, as India stood at 58 for 4, chasing 193. England's momentum surged after Ben Stokes' late dismissal of Akash Deep, fueling their confidence. Washington Sundar's 4/22 spell earlier restricted England to 192, setting up a tense final day.
India’s pace department faces fresh concerns ahead of the fourth Test in Manchester, with Akash Deep nursing a back niggle and Arshdeep Singh already injured. Jasprit Bumrah is set to play in the fourth Test in Manchester, starting from July 23.
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The Air India crash investigator has criticized international media outlets for their "selective and unverified" reporting on the recent Air India crash. This rebuke follows a report by the Wall Street Journal suggesting the pilot cut fuel flow to the engines.
India faces England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, trailing 2-1 in the series. In their last Test at the venue in 2014, India suffered a batting collapse, with only MS Dhoni's resilient 71 offering resistance. Shubman Gill's team aims for a turnaround to level the series and force a decider at The Oval.