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New Delhi: Former spinner Kerry O’Keeffe believes that Indian captain Rohit Sharma crumbled under the psychological tactics Australia traditionally use to wear down opposing skippers during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah led India in the first Test in Perth while Rohit stayed back in India for the birth of his second child. India won that match by 295 runs. When Rohit reunited with the unit in the second Test in Adelaide, both his form and India’s fortunes took a nosedive. After scoring 31 runs in 5 innings, came the Sydney Test from which he opted out and Bumrah was…

South Africa: Star South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada on Monday (January 6) fired a big warning to Australia by saying that the Proteas know how to beat the Baggy Greens. Rabada, who is the only bowler from his country to take 100+ wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC), will lead South Africa’s attack in the WTC final against Australia, which is scheduled to take place at Lord’s from June 11 to 15. South Africa booked a place in the WTC final after defeating Pakistan by 2 wickets in the Boxing Day Test played at SuperSport Park in Centurion,…

New Delhi: In the aftermath of India’s 1-3 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal reflected on the team’s performance and expressed his determination for a stronger comeback. The series, which concluded on Sunday in Sydney, marked Australia’s first Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory in a decade, with their last win dating back to the 2014-15 season. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made his maiden tour of Australia, emerged as India’s top run-scorer with 391 runs across the five matches, including a century and two half-centuries, at an impressive average of 43.44. Despite his standout performance, Jaiswal acknowledged the…

New Delhi: In a swift escalation, India has confirmed five cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that has been under global scrutiny following a recent outbreak in China. The cases, all involving infants, have been identified in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with health authorities emphasizing that the virus is already in global circulation and does not warrant panic. On Monday, the first two cases were reported in Bengaluru, Karnataka. A three-month-old infant, who was admitted to Baptist Hospital with bronchopneumonia, has been discharged, while an eight-month-old infant, also diagnosed with HMPV on January 3, is currently recovering.…

New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic gesture, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan chose India for his final overseas trip, marking a high point in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Sullivan’s visit to New Delhi on January 5-6 underscored the robust technological and strategic cooperation that has defined the US-India partnership over the past four years. During his address at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Sullivan announced that the United States is finalizing the removal of long-standing regulations that have hindered civil nuclear cooperation between Indian nuclear entities and US companies. This move, he emphasized, is…

New Delhi: Highly-skilled professionals from other countries who work in the United States will soon be able to renew their H-1B visas without having to leave the US, impacting hundreds of thousands of Indians working in specialised fields. A year ago, the US Department of State had started a pilot project to test the process. It involved approximately 20,000 eligible participants who meet the requirements listed in the US Federal Register. The pilot programme proved to be a success, and hence, the renewal of H-1B visas will not require the applicant to travel back to their home country for a…

Ottawa, Canada: In a significant shift in Canadian politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada on Monday, marking the end of his nearly nine-year tenure. Although he will continue to serve as prime minister until a successor is chosen, this move comes amidst growing dissent within his party and rising opposition from the Conservative Party. Resignation and Transition Trudeau made the announcement outside his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, addressing the media in both English and French. He stated that he has informed the Governor General and his party…