Mohammad Azharuddin praised Syed Kirmani as the world's best wicketkeeper, highlighting his skills against spin and contribution to India's 1983 World Cup victory, at the launch of Kirmani's autobiography. Azharuddin also commended Mohammad Siraj for his outstanding performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker.
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The Supreme Court has directed the election commission of India (ECI) to provide detailed information by August 9 regarding the removal of approximately 65 lakh voters from Bihar's draft electoral rolls. This directive follows a plea by an NGO seeking clarity on the reasons for these deletions, whether due to death, relocation, or other factors.
The Election Commission has pressed Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his claims of "vote theft" in Karnataka and Haryana, demanding either a formal declaration supporting his allegations or a public apology. The Karnataka CEO has requested documents related to Gandhi's assertion that a voter cast two ballots, citing discrepancies in ECI records.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of "vote theft," claiming to possess irrefutable evidence. He alleges the EC is working for the BJP to manipulate votes, citing suspicions from past elections in Madhya Pradesh, Lok Sabha, and Maharashtra. Gandhi warned of exposing this alleged misconduct, deeming it treasonous and promising accountability for those involved.
In a significant move, the UK has added India to a list of countries whose nationals, convicted of crimes, will face immediate deportation without the option to appeal from within the UK. Under the new "deport now, appeal later" initiative, these individuals will have to participate in appeal hearings remotely from India.
Michael Vaughan has critiqued England's aggressive tactics in the Oval Test, suggesting panic contributed to their collapse against India. Despite acknowledging the entertainment value of their approach, Vaughan pinpointed Harry Brook's dismissal as a turning point. India's dramatic victory, highlighted by Mohammed Siraj's stellar performance, leveled the series, concluding a hard-fought contest.
Kartik Aaryan faces scrutiny as the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) cautions him against attending an event in Houston organized by a Pakistani-owned entity, Aga’s Restaurant and Catering. The event, 'Azadi Utsav – The Indian Independence Day,' scheduled for August 15, 2025, raises concerns about associating with Pakistani interests, prompting FWICE to urge Aaryan's withdrawal and seek clarification.
During the tense fourth day of the fifth Test, India's captain Shubman Gill was overheard on the stump mic urging the injured Akash Deep to return to bowling. This occurred as England's Joe Root and Harry Brook formed a formidable partnership, pushing England closer to victory. England ended the day at 339/6, needing only 35 more runs to win.