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A cinematographer, Vikas Bedre, became an unlikely hero when he delivered a baby boy on a Mumbai local train. Guided by a doctor friend over a video call, Bedre and co-passengers managed the emergency delivery after the train halted at Ram Mandir station. The mother and child are reported to be in good health.
India's 18-match ODI toss losing streak continued as Australia won the toss and batted first. Captain Gill light-heartedly addressed the streak, emphasising the team's confident, no-pressure environment. He also praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's match-winning partnership in India's nine-wicket victory.
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