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PAK vs SA 2nd Test pitch report: How will surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium play?

PAK vs SA 2nd Test pitch report: How will surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium play?

Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second and final Test in Rawalpindi, starting Monday, October 20. The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after a comprehensive win in Lahore in the opener by 93 runs and will be keen to do a double over the reigning Test champs. Rawalpindi: Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second and final Test in Rawalpindi from Friday, October 20 onwards. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi pitch report The last time a Test match took place in Rawalpindi, it was spin, spin and more spin. Pakistan even defied the…
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Turkish cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; two killed

Turkish cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; two killed

A cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea. Two people in a ground vehicle died. New Delhi: A Boeing 747 cargo aircraft arriving from Dubai veered off the north runway at Hong Kong International Airport and skidded into the sea early Monday morning at around 3:50 a.m. The aircraft, operated by Turkish carrier AirACT for Emirates SkyCargo, was flying under flight number EK9788 from Al Maktoum International Airport. According to Hong Kong police, two people in an airport ground vehicle were killed in the crash. The exact circumstances of…
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Kane Williamson returns to New Zealand squad for England ODIs

Kane Williamson returns to New Zealand squad for England ODIs

Still dealing with quite a few injury issues, New Zealand were able to assemble a quality 14-man squad for the three-match ODI series against England, set to commence next Sunday, October 26. Three players have returned after recovering from their respective injuries, including Kane Williamson. Christchurch: Kane Williamson was among three players returning from their respective injuries and illness for New Zealand as the Black Caps announced a 14-man squad for the three-match ODI series against England. Williamson, who last represented New Zealand in the Champions Trophy in March, hasn't played for the national team since then, being on a…
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Trump warns India again over Russian oil purchase: ‘Will continue to pay massive tariffs’

Trump warns India again over Russian oil purchase: ‘Will continue to pay massive tariffs’

This is the third time when Trump has made this assertion about India's Russian oil purchase and PM Modi's assurance. The 79-year-old Republican president has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on India for procuring Russian oil, taking the total duties on New Delhi to a whopping 50 per cent. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh warning to India over its purchase of Russian oil and said New Delhi would keep paying 'massive tariffs' if it decides to procure Russian crude. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump also reiterated his claim that Prime Minister Narendra…
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South Africa expect spin challenge in Rawalpindi as Maharaj returns for second Test

South Africa expect spin challenge in Rawalpindi as Maharaj returns for second Test

South Africa brace for a spin-heavy contest in the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Skipper Aiden Markram confirms Keshav Maharajโ€™s return, while the Proteas eye batting improvements to level the series after defeat in Lahore. Rawalpindi: South Africa are bracing for a trial by spin in Rawalpindi as they gear up for the second Test against Pakistan, starting Monday, October 20. After a tough loss in Lahore, the Proteas are determined to level the series, with skipper Aiden Markram expecting another spin-friendly surface in northern Punjab. Having already seen how decisive spin can be in subcontinental conditions, Markram said…
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Shubman Gill opens up on India’s loss to Australia in first ODI, feels ‘satisfied’ to take rain-hit game deep

Shubman Gill opens up on India’s loss to Australia in first ODI, feels ‘satisfied’ to take rain-hit game deep

Shubman Gill's tenure as the ODI captain began with a loss to Australia in the rain-hit first ODI in Perth. Gill opened up on the loss to the Aussies; however, he felt 'satisfied' to take the game deep. New Delhi: Newly-appointed India captain Shubman Gill reasoned the failure of the top order for the team's defeat in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday, October 19. Leading India in his first match as captain, Gill did not had a great time either with the bat or with the outcome of the clash. The Men in Blue lost the…
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Eminem sparks dating rumours with his stylist Katrina Malota

Eminem sparks dating rumours with his stylist Katrina Malota

Eminemโ€™s life has always been a hot topic of conversation, especially his romantic interests. ย  If grapevine is to be believed, the 53-year-old rapper has found love again and is said to be dating his longtime stylist Katrina Malota after their work relationship turned romantic. ย  Malota has been part of Eminemโ€™s inner circle for years and the pair is now reported to be โ€œstarting a relationshipโ€ together. ย  According to reports, Katrina has worked for the rapper for years, doing hair and make-up for his music videos and photoshoots. ย  The Michigan-based stylist has also worked for other big…
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Why leaving out Jemimah Rodrigues against England a good call by India? Nasser Hussain explains

Why leaving out Jemimah Rodrigues against England a good call by India? Nasser Hussain explains

India dropped Jemimah Rodrigues to include pacer Renuka Singh for their crucial Womenโ€™s World Cup clash vs England. Backing the move, Nasser Hussain said India needed an extra bowler after failing to defend big totals in recent defeats to SA and Australia. Indore: Under pressure after two consecutive defeats, India made a strategic adjustment for their ICC Womenโ€™s World Cup 2025 fixture against England on Sunday in Indore, opting to strengthen their bowling by including pacer Renuka Singh Thakur in the playing XI. The decision came at the expense of middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, who was dropped after a series…
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How can India qualify for Women’s World Cup semifinal after third straight loss in tournament?

How can India qualify for Women’s World Cup semifinal after third straight loss in tournament?

India squandered a match that they should have easily won against England in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, but lost after choking in the final few overs. The Women in Blue lost wickets in heaps in the final few overs to suffer their third straight defeat. New Delhi: India suffered their third straight loss in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 after going down to England in the clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 19.ย  After losing to South Africa and Australia, the co-hosts bagged a hat-trick of losses after falling four runs short…
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IRCTC launches โ€œHoly Kashiโ€ package starting at INR 39,750: Explore these four spiritual cities

IRCTC launches โ€œHoly Kashiโ€ package starting at INR 39,750: Explore these four spiritual cities

In a recent update, IRCTC Tourism has introduced a spiritual โ€œHoly Kashiโ€ tour package which is extremely special as it aims at travellers seeking an in-depth revered circuit across North India. These places are Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) and Bodh Gaya (Bihar). The package will take travellers across ancient temples, old ghats and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in North India (fares starting at โ‚น39,750 for selected departures). Package includes:IRCTCโ€™s packaged offerings typically bundle flights, accommodation, local transfers, guided sightseeing and some meals. For this package IRCTC is using flight connectivity for point-to-point transfers (departures from select…
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