Balvinder Singh Sandhu defends Jasprit Bumrah's workload management amid criticism, highlighting the physical demands of fast bowling and the double standards faced by bowlers compared to batsmen. Sandhu reveals statistics showing Bumrah's minimal rest periods over the past seven years. Mohammed Kaif also supports Bumrah's T20I comeback, despite fitness concerns raised during the England series.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded strongly to alleged abuses against his late mother during a Congress-RJD rally in Bihar, stating it insulted all women. He expressed that the people of Bihar shared his pain and condemned the remarks. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also criticized the incident, calling the language used against PM Modi and his mother "utterly deplorable."
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore. They addressed terrorism concerns, inaugurated the second phase of PSA International’s Mumbai Container Terminal, and announced cooperation in green and digital shipping corridors.
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