Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticized Australian media for targeting Mohammed Siraj's send-off to Travis Head during the Adelaide Test. Gavaskar pointed out the hypocrisy of Australian cricket's reaction, highlighting their own aggressive past. He also expressed surprise at Siraj's behavior, given the IPL's role in fostering camaraderie among players. Both players received penalties from the ICC for the incident.
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Six people have been booked under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old Dalit boy in Madurai. The victim claims he was beaten, humiliated, and urinated on. The delay in police action has been criticized by an NGO. Authorities state that prompt action was taken, and the investigation is ongoing.
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South Africa's transition to the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals involved an unexpected quick trip to Dubai. Despite the travel disruptions, batter Heinrich Klaasen is confident about their preparedness. Now in Lahore, the team is focused on their crucial match against New Zealand and aims to leverage their recent good form in ICC events.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2025 in Lok Sabha, focusing on relief for middle-class taxpayers, farmers, and women entrepreneurs. Key initiatives include no tax for income up to Rs 12 lakh, PM Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana, a rural prosperity program, and Makhana Board for Bihar.
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Despite feeling he still had more to offer, the 38-year-old cited a desire to focus on club cricket, including the IPL. Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, shared an emotional farewell, thanking teammates and the BCCI.
A young child breached the White House perimeter by crawling through the fencing near the North Lawn. Secret Service personnel quickly intervened and reunited the child with their parents without incident. This isn't the first such occurrence; a similar breach happened earlier in April 2023.