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Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif points out the pressure on Rohit Sharma to perform both as a batter and captain in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit’s recent batting slump and Jasprit Bumrah’s injury scare add to his challenges. India lost the second Test i Adelaide by 10 wickets.

Former skipper Rashid Latif urges Pakistan to boycott the Champions Trophy. This follows India’s refusal of a hybrid model for the 2025 edition. Pakistan had agreed to the hybrid model but demanded reciprocal treatment for Indian events. The BCCI rejected this, citing no security threats in India. The ICC is now facing a new deadlock over the tournament’s future.

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi met with victims of the Sambhal violence a week after being barred from the area. The Congress leaders condemned the BJP’s alleged role in the clashes, which erupted following a court-ordered mosque survey. The violence resulted in five deaths and numerous injuries, stemming from a dispute over the site’s historical religious identity.

The BJP has released a video of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s renovated official residence, calling it a “museum of corruption.” They allege Rs 45 crore was spent on renovations, highlighting luxurious features. AAP dismisses the claims as baseless propaganda, accusing the BJP of diverting attention from critical issues like education and healthcare.

A Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash, tragically died by suicide, leaving a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of driving him to the extreme step. He alleged they filed false cases and demanded Rs 3 crore, detailing a campaign of harassment and extortion. Subhash’s brother supports these claims, stating the relentless pressure led to the suicide.

CM Punk inadvertently revealed footage of the Wyatt Sicks and Final Testament rehearsing their upcoming WWE match on Instagram. The stables are currently engaged in a feud, with recent events involving supernatural elements and the return of Paul Ellering. Fans are speculating whether this leak was intentional to further fuel interest in the storyline.

India has sought extradition of 178 fugitives from various countries over the past five years, with 23 successfully extradited since January 2019. Sixty-five requests, including those for individuals accused of terrorism, are pending with US authorities. India has extradition treaties with 48 countries and arrangements with 12 others, and continues to pursue diplomatic efforts to bring fugitives to justice.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advised party MPs to disregard comments from lower-ranking INDIA bloc members and focus on joint protests. He emphasized the Congress party’s capability to handle issues within the alliance and highlighted the effectiveness of their Adani protests in unsettling the government. Gandhi encouraged innovative protest strategies and reiterated the importance of raising public concerns in Parliament.

Legendary West Indian fast bowler Andy Roberts has advised Virat Kohli to concentrate on Test cricket to rediscover his form. Kohli, currently facing a challenging phase in his career, recently broke a 16-month century drought in Perth. Roberts emphasised the importance of red-ball cricket for Kohli’s resurgence and the overall improvement of top batter’s performance in the longer format.