Dinesh Karthik criticised Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill's leadership during the recent Test series against England, suggesting their cautious approach reflected a fear of defeat. Karthik highlighted Gambhir's significant influence on team decisions and emphasised the need to prioritise taking wickets. He also defended Jasprit Bumrah's workload management, dismissing claims that India performs better without him.
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Mohammed Siraj has emerged as India's leading pacer in away Tests, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah. His stellar performance in the recent India-England series, where he took 23 wickets, solidified his position. Siraj's impactful spells, including a six-wicket haul at Birmingham and a crucial five-for at The Oval, were instrumental in India's victories.
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.
President Trump indicated a potential 20-25% tariff on Indian goods, slightly less than the previously announced 26%, amidst ongoing trade negotiations. He stated India's high tariffs prompted the consideration, despite acknowledging their friendship. This levy positions India competitively with Bangladesh in textiles, but behind Vietnam and Indonesia.
In a series where bowlers from both teams have been rotated, managed, and preserved, Mohammed Siraj has been the exception, running in hard every single time. On Friday, under a gloomy London sky, he brought India back with his lion-hearted effort and never-give-up attitude, something that, in the years to come, will be celebrated even more than his trademark “Celebrappeal,” remembered instead for his heart.
Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play in the ODI series against Australia in October. This marks their return to international cricket after retiring from Test matches. The first match will be in Perth on October 19. Subsequent matches are scheduled for Adelaide and Sydney.
Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha, defending Operation Sindoor. He stated India informed Pakistan promptly after the operation. Modi criticized Congress for questioning the military's actions. He accused them of undermining the armed forces' morale. Modi blamed Congress for the loss of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Amit Shah echoed similar views, citing Congress's historical blunders.
Relentless monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district caused the collapse of a cofferdam at the Malana-I Hydropower Project, triggering flash floods and sweeping away heavy machinery. The incident has exacerbated the monsoon's devastating impact, leaving hundreds of roads blocked, power transformers failed, and water supply systems non-functional.
A viral video shows unreserved passengers flooding an AC coach on the Sikkim Mahananda Express at Katihar station, sparking outrage and questions about railway management. The incident, captured in a video, highlights concerns about overcrowding and passenger safety in reserved compartments. Indian Railways has responded by requesting details and escalating the issue to the Katihar division.
Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, triggering a landslide near Pandoh Dam that shut down the Mandi-Kullu section of the Chandigarh-Manali Highway. Hundreds of roads remain blocked, with Mandi district being the worst hit. Rising river levels prompted the opening of Kol Dam floodgates.