Ravi Shastri believes Ravindra Jadeja needs more self-belief to consistently win matches for India, citing the Lord's Test against England as an example. Despite Jadeja's talent and first-class triple centuries, Shastri feels he hasn't fully realized his batting potential. He highlighted the mutual respect between Jadeja and Ben Stokes, two of the game's top all-rounders, after the tense Lord's Test.
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Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold tragically passed away at 49 after being struck by lightning while traveling to a cabin. Despite immediate transport to the hospital, his injuries were fatal. Groenvold, known for his 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics bronze medal, had a successful career in both alpine and freestyle skiing, leaving a significant void in Norway's skiing community.
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India-US trade deal: An Indian delegation is in Washington D.C. to finalize an interim trade deal with the US. The US is reportedly considering a tariff rate below 20%, signaling progress towards a mutually beneficial agreement, with both nations targeting $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
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