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"I can't understand how I can have a problem against them": Usman Khawaja opens up on his struggles against seamers

New Delhi [India] June 24 (ANI): Australian batter, Usman Khawaja, reflected on how he can be perceived as having a problem against seam bowling, citing his high scores in the Sheffield Shield and for Australia, and the nature of opening the batting.

Khawaja scored his double-century earlier this year against Sri Lanka, but his form returned to the spotlight with twin failures against Proteas seamer in the World

292 more Indians evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Amid the conflict between Iran and Israel, a total of 292 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran on a special flight that arrived in New Delhi from Mashhad on Tuesday.

A total of 2295 Indian nationals have now been brought home from Iran till now.

In a post on X, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said, '292 Indian nationals w

604 Indians evacuated from Israel under Operation Sindhu

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 24 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, a total of 604 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Israel via Jordan and Egypt under Operation Sindhu, the Indian Embassy in Israel said on Monday.

In a post on X, the Embassy stated, 'Under Operation Sindhu, so far, 604 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Israel via Jordan and Egypt. '

It added,

England batting maestro Joe Root goes level with Rahul Dravid for elusive feat in Test format

Leeds [UK], June 24 (ANI): England's talismanic batter Joe Root went level with India's former maestro Rahul Dravid for the most outfield catches in Test cricket following his exploits at Headingley.

On the fourth day of the opening Test between England and India, Root got hold of Shardul Thakur's thick outside edge off Josh Tongue. After successfully getting hold of the opportunity, Root levelled Dravid's tally

290 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan evacuated from conflict-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Under Operation Sindhu, the Indian government safely evacuated another group of 290 Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan from conflict-hit Mashhad in Iran, bringing them to Delhi and taking the total number of Indians rescued so far to 2,003.

Speaking to the ANI upon arrival, an Indian student who was part of the group said, 'We received a message from the Indian embassy that we w

Rathnayake ruled out of second Test as Sri Lanka name 19-player squad for second Test against Bangladesh

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka quick Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh due to a side strain, scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Colombo. Left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando has been brought in as Rathnayake's replacement.

On Monday, the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee named the 19-member squad for the second test match. Apart from Fernando's inclusion, spin

Eleven Nepali nationals being evacuated from Iran, expected to arrive in India tomorrow

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 23 (ANI): Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba announced that 11 Nepali nationals being evacuated from Iran in the evacuation flight being conducted by India are expected to arrive Southern neighbor by tomorrow.

Addressing the parliamentary meeting on Monday, Foreign Minister Deuba informed that a total of 16 Nepali nationals are recorded to be in Iran, out of which 11 are being evacuate

Litton Das returns as Bangladesh announce five changes for ODI Series against Sri Lanka

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 23 (ANI): Bangladesh have recalled Litton Das to their ODI squad as part of five changes ahead of next month's three-match series against Sri Lanka, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Two of the alterations were necessitated by retirements, Mahmudullah has stepped away from all formats of international cricket, while Mushfiqur Rahim has retired from ODIs.

Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain explai

Travis Head urges Australia to move on from WTC Final defeat ahead of West Indies Series

Melbourne [Australia], June 23 (ANI): Australia batter Travis Head has called on his teammates to swiftly put their recent ICC World Test Championship Final loss to South Africa behind them, as they prepare to kick off a new cycle against the West Indies in Barbados.

The Aussies have little time to lick their wounds following their five-wicket loss to the Proteas at Lord's in the Ultimate Test earlier this month,

"Scientific method of corruption": Congress MP Manickam Tagore hits out at Jagan Mohan Reddy over involvement in Rs 3500 crore alleged liquor scam

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Monday criticised former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over the alleged Rs 3500 liquor scam during his tenure.

Tagore termed it a 'scientific method of corruption' and mentioned that it was not just a scam but an 'engineered ecosystem,' involving a complex network of individuals and shell companies.

In February this

"It's joyful to watch him bat": Dinesh Karthik hails Rishabh Pant's 134 against England

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised the Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for his 'bold, audacious shots' on the second day of the Leeds Test against England at Headingley on Sunday.

Pant slammed 134 runs off 178 balls, which was laced with 12 boundaries and six maximums, scoring at a run-rate of above 75.

Speaking about Pant in a video posted by BCCI, Karthik sa

"He's been consistent since moving to no 5 slot": Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's ton against England

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Former India head coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on the team's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant following his exceptional batting performance on the second day of the Leeds Test against England at Headingley..

Pant slammed 134 runs off 178 balls, which was laced with 12 boundaries and six maximums, scoring at a run-rate of above 75.

Speaking about Pant in a video posted

Nepal thanks India for evacuating nationals from Iran

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 22 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Saturday thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in the evacuation of Nepali students from conflict-hit Iran, calling it a reflection of the strong Nepal-India ties.

In a post on X, Deuba wrote, 'Thank you External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar for India's swift assistance in helping to evacuate Nepali nat

Sri Lanka expresses gratitude to India for evacuating nationals from conflict-hit Iran

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 22 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Government extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for its timely assistance in evacuating Sri Lankan nationals from Iran amidst the Islamic Republic's ongoing conflict with Israel.

The gesture, part of India's Operation Sindhu, underscores the robust and enduring partnership between the two nations, as the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka state

Root overtakes Jayasuriya to become 9th highest international cricket run-getter

Leeds [UK], June 22 (ANI): England batter Joe Root overtook Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya to become the ninth-highest run-getter in international cricket on Saturday.

Root achieved this upward movement in the charts during his side's first Test match against India at Leeds.

During his innings, he scored 28 in 58 balls, with two fours. He ultimately fell to Jasprit Bumrah for the 10th time in 25 inni