In a dramatic turn at The Oval, injured England all-rounder Chris Woakes displayed immense courage by batting with a dislocated shoulder during a tense chase against India. Despite being officially ruled out, Woakes walked in to a standing ovation with England needing 17 runs. Though he didn't face a ball, his presence inspired.
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India defeated England in a thrilling Test match at The Oval, with the series ending in a 2-2 draw. Mohammed Siraj took five wickets. Suniel Shetty's enthusiastic celebration went viral. Ahan Shetty and Athiya Shetty shared their excitement online. Other Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anil Kapoor also celebrated the victory. The win sparked national pride and celebration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for Operation Mahadev, which successfully neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the operation eliminated Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, all A-category terrorists.
Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot four individuals at a Manhattan office tower, including an NYPD officer, before taking his own life. The AR-15-style rifle used in the attack was purchased legally by his supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino and then sold to Tamura.
Air India cancelled flight AI137 from Delhi to Milan on Tuesday due to a maintenance issue discovered in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner before takeoff. The airline is working to minimize passenger inconvenience by arranging alternative flights, hotel stays, and offering full refunds or free rescheduling. Recent weeks have seen Air India facing multiple flight disruptions due to technical problems.
India and England will play the series-deciding final Test at the Kennington Oval. England leads the series 2-1. India aims to level the series. Dhruv Jurel will replace the injured Rishabh Pant. Ben Stokes is out due to injury. Ollie Pope will captain England. England has made four changes to their team.
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