The jam-packed stadium at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot was expecting Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to shine in the second ODI against New Zealand. However, it was KL Rahul who hogged all the limelight with the bat as the wicketkeeper-batter stepped up for the hosts after the two stalwarts couldn’t convert their starts earlier. In fact, Rahul stood up with his eighth century in ODIs when almost none of the Indian batters, apart from Shubman Gill, crossed the 30-run mark.
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season is looming on the horizon, and ahead of the new season of the tournament, Rajasthan Royals came forward and announced all-rounder Riyan Parag as their new permanent captain. With the mega auction concluded, Riyan Parag will be leading a fresh batch of players as Royals aim to grab their second IPL trophy. With the likes of Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and several other stars in their squad, it could be interesting to see how Royals fare with Parag at the helm.
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On Day 5 of the Budget Session for FY 2026–27 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed profound thanks to the members for the opportunity to respond to the discussion on the Governor’s Address. He highlighted the participation of 92 members- 60 from the treasury benches and 32 from the opposition, including the Leader of the Opposition (LoP)- noting how such meaningful debates and dialogues form the greatest strength of democracy. Yogi praised all participants for their interest in constructive dialogue, acknowledging that while opposition dissent is natural, everyone, especially party leaders, upheld the House’s dignity. He described the Governor’s Address as a key document outlining the government’s achievements and future plans, setting a tone of appreciation and unity in the legislative forum.
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