The drawn fourth Test between India and England witnessed heated debate after Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused an early draw offer, frustrating England captain Ben Stokes. Dinesh Karthik questioned England's sportsmanship, while Michael Vaughan supported India's decision to allow their batsmen to pursue centuries. With the series at 2-1, the controversy adds fuel to the highly anticipated Oval Test.
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Aakash Chopra voiced significant apprehension regarding Rishabh Pant's injury during the fourth Test, labeling it potentially "serious." Pant retired hurt after a blow to his foot, raising concerns about his return. Chopra cautioned that Pant's absence, particularly with the new ball approaching, could severely impact India's chances, emphasising the need for a substantial first-innings score to avoid trouble.
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Two suspects in the daylight murder of gangster Chandan Mishra at a Patna hospital were injured in a police encounter in Arrah. The suspects were part of a group that fatally shot Mishra, who was out on parole for surgery. Following arrests in Kolkata, police traced the gang, leading to the encounter and ongoing interrogations of ten suspects.
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