Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a historic milestone, maintaining the longest reign as the No. 1 all-rounder in Test cricket history, showcasing his unmatched versatility. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz's outstanding performance against Zimbabwe propelled him to No. 2 in the all-rounder rankings, closing the gap with Jadeja. The rankings also saw movements for other players like Taijul Islam and Jasprit Bumrah.
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Amit Shah stated that India retaliated strongly after the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian forces destroyed terror camps inside Pakistan. This action demonstrated India's firm response to terrorism. Shah highlighted previous responses to Uri and Pulwama attacks. He mentioned the destruction of terrorist training camps. According to Shah, India's armed forces eliminated nearly 100 terrorists.
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Despite a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, villagers along the LoC and IB in Jammu live with the constant reminder of recent hostilities. Unexploded shells litter the landscape, hindering farming and daily life, while the once-thriving border tourism at Suchetgarh has ground to a halt.
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