Following Mohammed Siraj's stellar performance at The Oval, Virat Kohli's sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, lauded his efforts in India's victory against England. Siraj, the series' leading wicket-taker, received praise from Virat Kohli and a warm welcome upon his return to Hyderabad. His crucial nine-wicket match haul at The Oval secured a narrow win for India, drawing the series 2-2.
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During a spring restoration in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, ancient Hindu idols and Shivlings were discovered, potentially linked to the Karkoota dynasty. The artefacts, found at the Karkoot Nag spring, are now under the care of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums for study.
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