South Africa Champions clinched the WCL 2025 title, defeating Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets in a dominant final performance highlighted by AB de Villiers' explosive 120*. However, India Champions' controversial withdrawal from the semi-final against Pakistan, due to undisclosed reasons, sparked debate. Suresh Raina asserted that India would have won, emphasizing national priorities over the game.
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Former England captain Michael Atherton has cautioned that Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach could be in jeopardy if the team suffers a third consecutive Test series loss. Team India is currently trailing 1-2 against England, and Atherton emphasised the immense pressure to win that comes with leading the Indian team, given their resources and expectations.
Rajinikanth's Coolie is generating significant buzz before its release. Early reviews are praising Rajinikanth and Shruti Haasan's performances. Nagarjuna's villainous role is also highlighted. Aamir Khan's cameo is expected to create excitement. Overseas bookings have already crossed $2 million. Despite an 'A' rating, the film is predicted to have a massive opening.
Former England pacer Stuart Broad lauded Mohammed Siraj's skill and spirit after his impressive performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Siraj, the leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets, earned the nickname 'Mr. Angry' from England players for his relentless passion. Broad highlighted Siraj's strategic bowling, dismissing key batsmen and securing India's series-drawing victory.
NSDL shares debuted strongly on Wednesday, listing at a 15% premium over the issue price of Rs 800, reaching Rs 920 and a market valuation of Rs 18,249 crore. The Rs 4,011 crore IPO was oversubscribed 41 times.
In Bhopal, a chance encounter at an old-age home led to an incredible reunion after 42 years. DSP Santosh Patel, while visiting the home, was saluted by an elderly resident, Puran Singh, a former policeman. Patel shared the video, which went viral, reconnecting Singh with his long-lost son after decades of separation due to mental health struggles and displacement.
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Following internal discord and a lack of coordination among MPs, Trinamool Congress appointed Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as its chief whip in Lok Sabha after Kunal Ghosh's resignation. Satabdi Roy has been named the deputy leader in the Lower House. Kalyan Banerjee's resignation as chief whip stemmed from unease within the party due to public spats with fellow TMC MPs.
A six-year-old Indian-origin girl in Waterford City was racially abused and physically assaulted by a group of teenagers, prompting outrage. In a separate incident, Laxman Das, an Indian sous chef in Dublin, was attacked and robbed while going to work. These incidents follow a series of recent assaults targeting Indians in Ireland, raising concerns about racism.
Abhay Devdas Nayak, a Bengaluru resident, faced court in Scotland. He is accused of threatening to bomb an easyJet flight. Nayak allegedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the incident. Passengers were terrified on the Luton to Glasgow flight. He reportedly made threats against America and former President Trump. Nayak is remanded in custody. Bengaluru police have limited information about Nayak.