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WI vs AUS: Australia began their T20I series against the West Indies with a hard-fought three-wicket win at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Sunday (July 20, 2025), with debutant Mitchell Owen emerging as the standout performer with both bat and ball. The visitors chased down a competitive 190-run target with seven balls to spare, thanks to Owen’s all-round brilliance and a blazing partnership with Cameron Green. West Indies Post 189-8 After Promising Start Batting first after being put in by Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh, West Indies looked well-placed for a 200-plus total at one stage. Skipper Shai Hope led from…

In a match that exposed more cracks in Pakistan’s T20 armour than the pitch they criticized, the visitors succumbed to a humbling 7-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the 1st T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. But instead of owning up to a dismal batting effort that saw them bundled out for just 110, Pakistan’s post-match narrative turned sharply toward the condition of the surface. Mike Hesson Slams the Pitch, But the Scoreboard Tells a Different Story Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson didn’t mince words in the post-match press conference, branding the Dhaka pitch as “not up to international standards.”…

Following Agra and Balrampur, a major illegal conversion racket has now been busted in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. The gang is reportedly suspected of luring as many as 97 women, who are now missing, according to intelligence sources and police. With the case being very sensitive in nature, several intelligence and special police teams have already been sent to probe the issue in great depth. The case took a serious turn after Umar Gautam was arrested in Agra. Gautam, while being interrogated, revealed information about the Islamic conversion network as his ‘list’ of women had names from Aligarh as…

In a moment that blurred the lines between cricket and football, Manchester witnessed a unique and memorable crossover as the Indian cricket team met Premier League giants Manchester United at the Carrington training facility. As part of a special event orchestrated by adidas, the meeting wasn’t just about jerseys and handshakes — it was a celebration of elite sport, global fandoms, and mutual respect between two sporting powerhouses. INDIAN TEAM × MANCHESTER UNITED…!!!! – Team India & Manchester United’s players together in a single frame at Manchester. pic.twitter.com/uSerhpUanm — Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 20, 2025 Social media exploded the moment the…

A highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 was called off on Sunday, July 20, following a major controversy involving former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. Several Indian players reportedly opted out of the exhibition match, citing Afridi’s past comments against India during sensitive diplomatic moments, particularly following Operation Sindoor. Afridi Calls Out Shikhar Dhawan for India’s No-Show Speaking to the media on the scheduled match day, Afridi expressed disappointment over India’s withdrawal, directly blaming Shikhar Dhawan for influencing the decision. According to Afridi, Dhawan’s open refusal to play in the presence of…

In a major turn of events that has stirred both the cricketing world and political corridors, the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 was officially called off, with Pakistan Champions awarded two points after India Champions refused to play. The move, grounded in deep political undertones following the Pahalgam terror attack, has reignited conversations on the intersection of geopolitics and sports. Why India Pulled Out: The Political Context India Champions were scheduled to begin their WCL 2025 campaign with a high-octane encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham. However, citing rising tensions post the…

The U.K. and Germany are chairing a meeting Monday to discuss President Donald Trump’s plans for NATO allies to provide Ukraine with weapons, a week after the U.S. president said deliveries would arrive in Ukraine within days. The virtual meeting will be lead by British Defense Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. Healey said U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO leader Mark Rutte, as well as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, will attend the meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group.The talks come after Russia pounded Ukraine with some 300 drone strikes Saturday, Ukrainian…

With RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) set to mark 70 years of its founding on July 23, its president Hiranmay Pandya discusses in an interview the organisation’s journey from modest beginnings to becoming the country’s largest labour organisation.Pandya reflects on the BMS’s past, its ideological independence, vision for the future in a rapidly transforming economy, and its selective endorsement of the new labour codes, among other issues. Excerpts:When Dattopant Thengadi founded the BMS in 1955, there was no fund, office, or cadre. Today, the BMS has grown into the largest labour organisation in the country with over 7,000 trade unions,…

While the pitter-patter of rain may feel calming at first, many of us start to feel unusually lazy, sleepy, or low on energy during the monsoon season. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re constantly yawning, dragging your feet, or feeling too lazy to do anything when it rains, science (and Ayurveda) has the answers. Monsoon fatigue is more common than you think, and thankfully, there are simple lifestyle and dietary changes that can help. Why Do You Feel Lazy During Monsoons? Here’s what’s happening in your body and mind during the rainy season: 1. Drop in Atmospheric Pressure When…

Kenneth Colley, the British character actor whose stone-cold portrayal of Adm. Firmus Piett, Darth Vader’s trusted officer, in the Star Wars film “The Empire Strikes Back” turned him into a fan favorite and earned him a call back for “Return of the Jedi,” died June 30 in Ashford, England. He was 87. His agent, Julian Owen, said in a statement that he died in a hospital from complications of pneumonia after contracting COVID-19.Colley became a memorable screen presence for international audiences who could recognize his dour, stony face even if they didn’t know his name. A versatile supporting actor, he…