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July 7, 2026

How Ishan Kishan’s Resurgence Has Reshaped India’s White-Ball Selection Plans

Eight months ago, Ishan Kishan was nowhere near India’s white-ball setup. Today, he has emerged as one of the team’s most valuable multi-format assets, and his remarkable comeback has had an impact extending far beyond his own career. The 27-year-old’s resurgence has reshaped India’s selection strategy across both ODIs and T20Is, making life easier for […]

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Trump’s FIFA Call Puts Football’s Political Independence Under Fresh Scrutiny

What began as a disputed red card has evolved into the biggest governance controversy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The debate centres on American striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card during the United States’ Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The dismissal carried an automatic one-match suspension. However, FIFA

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One Question at a Press Conference Exposed Pakistan Cricket’s Deepest Problem

A few weeks ago, PCB director Aaqib Javed was asked how long it would take to fix Pakistan cricket. He had no answer. The question was not complicated. A reporter at a press conference asked the one thing Pakistani cricket fans have been asking for years: how long will it take? Javed, who took over

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Five Indian States Now Qualify as Upper-Middle-Income, Three Others Barely Miss Out

Five Indian states have individually crossed the World Bank’s upper-middle-income threshold of $4,636 per capita income. Delhi leads at $6,217, followed by Karnataka at $5,579, Telangana at $5,407, Tamil Nadu at $5,329, and Gujarat at $4,734. Three other major states came within striking distance — Maharashtra missed by just $8, Haryana by $9, and Kerala

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Sanju Samson Left Out as Team India Names Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, with several notable changes from the group currently touring England. The three-match series begins on July 23 in Harare and sees the return of several familiar faces, while a few regulars have been left

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Bryan Johnson Diagnosed With Incurable Disease After Spending Millions on Health

Bryan Johnson, the 48-year-old tech investor who has spent tens of millions of dollars trying to reverse his biological age, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis – an incurable condition in which the immune system’s antibodies attack the stomach’s own cells. Johnson disclosed the diagnosis on X last week, writing that he intends to try

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India May Delay 25% Ethanol Blend in Petrol After Consumer Backlash

The Indian government is likely to delay the proposed shift to E25 petrol – a blend of 75 per cent petrol and 25 per cent ethanol following widespread consumer backlash over the impact of higher ethanol content on vehicle performance and fuel economy. A senior-level government meeting last week acknowledged the need to address concerns

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England vs India: Team India Aims to End Rare T20I Losing Streak

India’s transition into a new era has hit an early stumbling block. After dominating the shortest format for much of the past two years, the reigning T20 World Cup champions now find themselves in unfamiliar territory, having lost three completed T20Is in a row for the first time since 2021. The latest setback came against

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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, spins off four game studios

Microsoft announced on Monday that it is eliminating 4,800 jobs across the company, with Xbox taking the largest hit at 1,600 departures. The company is also spinning off four game development studios as part of a broader restructuring plan. Microsoft stated that the layoffs are not driven by artificial intelligence adoption, distinguishing itself from other

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Tea garden executives face hidden mental health crisis, study reveals

A new study has brought attention to the mental health struggles facing tea garden executives across India, exploring a crisis that industry insiders say has been quietly building for years but rarely discussed in formal settings. The research examines the unique pressures that tea estate leaders encounter. These executives manage large operations in remote locations,

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