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Amid concerns about whether the New York track, the Group A match between India and Pakistan on Sunday will also be at the mercy of the rain gods. The sole concern in the build-up to the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan was the “dangerous” Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, which has been subject to criticism all through the week owing to the uneven bounce and the poor outfield. BCCI had even reportedly lodged an unofficial complaint to the ICC on the New York pitch after India captain Rohit Sharma injured his forearm while batting in the match…

Ahead of the match against Pakistan, Suryakumar Yadav’s credential has been questioned with former cricketer Kamran Akmal firing a challenge. Since breaking into the international scene in 2021, Suryakumar Yadav has been an unstoppable force in T20I cricket, where he has smashed sixes and boundaries at will with his stunning 360-degree game. His scintillating show in the format even saw him rise to the top of the ICC rankings quickly, and he has maintained the spot since. However, heading into the all-important match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in New York, Suryakumar’s credential has been questioned with former…

An under-fire Pakistan side will meet India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Following an embarrassing loss to co-hosts USA, Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten expressed confidence that Babar Azam’s team won’t need any extra motivation when they face arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Pakistan, the runners-up in the last edition, started their 2024 campaign disastrously, losing to the United States in a Super Over. They now face India on a pitch at the Nassau County Stadium that has proven difficult for batting. “It’s a big game India (versus) Pakistan, there’s no need for me…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Narendra Modi over an alleged scam in the NEET medical exams, vowing to raise the issue in Parliament. Congress leader and MP-elect Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi over the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) saying he would be the voice of the students in the Parliament and raise this issue at the earliest. Students sparked nation-wide outrage with the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, with claims of marks inflation in the medical entrance test this year. While speaking about the NEET issue, Rahul…

Lalan Singh, trusted loyalist of Nitish Kumar, likely to be Union minister. Ram Nath Thakur and Giriraj Singh to also take oath in PM Modi-led government. Lalan is the former Janata Dal (United) national president and is a senior leader of his party. He is considered a trusted loyalist of chief minister Nitish Kumar and has served as minister in the state government. He is likely to take oath as the Union minister. Singh, 69, an upper Bhumihar caste, began his political career in 1974. Later, he got associated with the Old Janata Dal Parivar and was among the founding…

BJD leader VK Pandian, a close aide of former CM Naveen Patnaik, announced retirement from active politics following party’s defeat in Odisha elections. Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide VK Pandian on Sunday announced retirement from active politics after the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered an embarrassing defeat in both Lok Sabha and assembly elections. “My intent of joining politics was only to assist Naveen babu and now consciously I decide to withdraw myself from active politics,” Pandian, a former bureaucrat, said in a video message. “I am sorry if I have hurt anyone in this journey. I…

West Indies are two-time champions. It secured their second consecutive victory in the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup by defeating Uganda by 134 runs on Sunday. West Indies vs Uganda: Akeal Hosein fifer Akeal Hosein had an exceptional performance early in the match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. He claimed a five-wicket haul within the first seven overs. He set the tone for the home team. Uganda struggled to find a response to Hosein’s bowling. It resulted in them posting one of the lowest team totals in the history of the T20 World Cup. West Indies vs…

Puja Tomar created history by becoming the inaugural Indian fighter to emerge victorious in a match at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She prevailed over Rayanne dos Santos from Brazil at UFC Louisville 2024. Puja Tomar wikipedia She is from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Puja had already made significant strides the previous year by being the first Indian female to secure a UFC contract. Puja Tomar vs Dos Santos During her debut bout in the women’s strawweight category, she emerged triumphant through a split decision. She scored the fight 30-27, 27-30, and 29-28. The competition was a closely fought encounter where…

Sofia Firdous is a member of the Congress party. She made history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected as an MLA in Odisha. She is 32 years old. Sofia Firdous wikipedia She holds degrees in management and civil engineering. She secured a victory in the Barabati-Cuttack seat during the Odisha Assembly election results announced on June 4. She won against BJP’s Purna Chandra Mahapatra by a margin of 8,001 votes in the Barabati-Cuttack constituency, with Biju Janata Dal (BJD)’s Prakash Chandra Behra finishing in third place. Sofia Firdous is the daughter of senior Congress leader Mohammed Moquim.…

Varun Chakaravarthy has not been a part of the Indian team since his appearance in the T20 World Cup in 2021. Kolkata Knight Riders’ star spinner Varun Chakravarthy quickly rose to prominence in Indian cricket, captivating everyone with his mysterious spin that led to his India debut in 2021. His stellar performance for the Knight Riders during the IPL season that year convinced then-Indian team management that they had found a unique spinner. The anticipation surrounding him was immense, leading to his selection for the Indian squad in the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE. However, Chakaravarthy’s performance in…