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The announcement of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia has raised eyebrows, with the absence of Ravindra Jadeja being one of the biggest talking points. The star all-rounder, who has been a regular feature of India’s limited-overs setup, was left out of the 50-over squad, sparking questions about the selectors’ strategy and Jadeja’s future in the format. Selectors Confirm Jadeja’s Omission The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, made it clear that Jadeja was not considered for this particular series. Instead, Axar Patel has been included as the team’s primary spin-bowling all-rounder. According to Agarkar,…

India names fresh leadership for ODIs and T20Is, with Gill captaining the ODI squad and Suryakumar Yadav leading the T20I side. The series runs from October 19 to November 8.The BCCI has confirmed India’s squads for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is from October 19 to November 8. The ODI series kicks off in Perth on October 19, followed by Adelaide on October 23 and Sydney on October 25. The T20I leg will run from October 29 to November 8 across multiple venues.Also Read:Could RCB be sold after their maiden IPL title? Lalit Modi…

Patna, Oct 4 (PTI) Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday urged the Election Commission to conduct the upcoming assembly polls in one or two phases and ensure that faces of women turning up at booths in burqas were tallied with voter cards. Jaiswal, who led a BJP delegation that met the visiting EC team headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, also requested adequate deployment of paramilitary forces in areas that were vulnerable to booth capture and intimidation of voters. “We have urged the EC to conduct the elections in one or two phases. The election process need not…

The announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia has sparked widespread debate about the future of modern-day greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With Shubman Gill named captain and Shreyas Iyer appointed vice-captain, questions loom large: are India’s stalwarts nearing the end of their ODI journey? A Generational Shift in Leadership For the first time in years, neither Virat nor Rohit will lead the ODI team. Instead, Shubman Gill takes charge, a clear indication that the selectors are grooming the next generation to steer India into the future, particularly with an eye on the 2027 ODI…

PRAGUE (AP) — Czechs cast ballots on Saturday in the second and final day of a parliamentary election that could put the country on a course away from supporting Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia, which have taken a pro-Russian path. Billionaire Andrej Babiš is predicted to be the latest populist leader in Central Europe to stage an electoral comeback. Opinion polls favor Babis to beat a pro-Western coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala that defeated him in the 2021 vote.With the victory, Babis would join the ranks of Prime Ministers Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Robert Fico of…

Team India dominated the test against the West Indies in the opening Test match held in Ahmedabad, winning by an innings and 140 runs. This victory, marked by stellar performances from Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, sets a strong tone for the series.Also read: K.L. Rahul shines with responsible century in test match against West IndiesThe West Indies, who batted first, were dismissed for a mere 162 runs. India’s bowlers, led by Siraj and Jadeja, were relentless, providing no opportunity for the West Indies to build any significant partnerships. In reply, India declared their innings at 448 runs, buoyed by…

India’s Squad For Australia Setries has been announced. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squads for the upcoming tour of Australia set to take place from October to November 2025. The series will feature three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). According to the official media release, the Senior Men’s Selection Committee confirmed the names for both formats, with Shubman Gill named as India’s ODI captain and Suryakumar Yadav leading the T20I side. India’s ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Nitish…

India’s rising star Abhishek Sharma has credited former India opener Shikhar Dhawan for playing a key role in his development as a match-winner. The young batter revealed that Dhawan not only guided him on mental aspects but also introduced him to journaling and the power of manifestation, a practice that has helped him stay focused and confident in his cricketing journey. Abhishek, who was the highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup 2025 with 314 runs from seven matches, including three half-centuries and a top score of 75, said that Dhawan’s mentorship transformed his mindset. “Shikhar Dhawan had told me that…

Groundwater levels in Bengaluru have seen a notable improvement of 0.5 to 1.2 meters in the past year, primarily due to increased rainfall, expanded irrigation, and efforts to promote wastewater reuse and recharge structures.Data collected by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and the departments of minor irrigation and groundwater development reveal these positive trends. Despite this progress, Bengaluru still faces a critical groundwater situation, as it remains heavily reliant on borewells.Also read: BWSSB to harness solar power for sustainable water supply in Cauvery Stage 6 ProjectImprovement is credited to several sustained initiativesBWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar reportedly…

The Narendra Modi government introduced major reforms in the GST regime last month, reducing the number of tax slabs, and reducing taxes on a large number of products. This has already led to reduction in prices of various products, resulting in bumper sales during the festival season. However, confusion prevails regarding the GST on some items, and one of them is notebooks. Since last month, several media reports have been claiming that while the GST notebooks has been removed, its prices will actually go up. The reports claimed that while the GST on notebooks bas brought down to 0%, the…