Virat Kohli is preparing for the upcoming Australia ODI series in October, following the postponement of the Bangladesh ODIs. He was recently seen training with Naeem Amin, hinting at his readiness for international cricket. While the BCCI is mindful of Kohli and Rohit Sharma's age, their experience and record in ODIs remain invaluable for India.
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Pakistan cricket has announced its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and the T20I tri-series in the UAE, surprisingly excluding Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan. Salman Ali Agha will captain the team, which includes a mix of experienced players like Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi, alongside promising youngsters.
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Following public outcry, Chief Justice B R Gavai intervened after a two-judge bench ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR. The case has been reassigned to a three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath for rehearing.
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