Sunil Gavaskar slammed the English media for their constant criticism of Indian pitches ahead of a Test series. Commentating on the second Test between India and Bangladesh, he labeled them as ‘moaners’ and ‘crybabies.’ Gavaskar praised Ashwin’s performance, remembering similar complaints during an earlier match against England at Chepauk.
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Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey,’ passed away at 89. Her sons confirmed she was with loved ones during her final moments. They thanked the hospital staff for their care and requested privacy. Smith’s career spanned comedy and drama, leaving a lasting impact.
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Omar Abdullah rebutted BJP chief JP Nadda’s comment on his mathematical abilities, asserting that common sense is more pertinent to Jammu and Kashmir elections. He criticized the central government for low voter turnout and questioned the development achievements in Jammu since the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago.
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Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP for allegedly manipulating the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s election process by having an additional commissioner convene a meeting instead of the mayor. The BJP’s Sunder Singh Tanwar won a vacant seat unopposed after AAP and Congress boycotted. The standing committee now comprises 10 BJP members and eight from AAP.
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Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s leading fast bowler, addressed concerns from coach Gary Kirsten about his heavy workload. Kirsten noted that Afridi had bowled three times more overs than any other fast bowler globally over the past 18 months. Afridi dismissed these concerns, citing past legends like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis who managed similar workloads.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu rejected Jagan Mohan Reddy’s claim of being denied entry to Tirumala temple, demanding evidence. Naidu accused Reddy of misleading the public and emphasized respecting religious traditions. He announced plans for legislation requiring individuals from the same faith to work in religious institutions.
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