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Ross Taylor Comes Out of Retirement to Represent Samoa in T20 World Cup Qualifiers
- Ross Taylor, former New Zealand cricket star, has ended retirement at age 41.
- He will represent Samoa, his mother’s native country, in the T20 World Cup 2026 Asia-Pacific Qualifiers.
- Taylor is eligible to play for Samoa through his Samoan heritage and passport.
- He expressed pride in representing Samoa and his culture, calling it a huge honour.
- The comeback aims to help Samoa qualify for the T20 World Cup and share Taylor’s experience with the team.
PM Modi Fully Reciprocates Trump’s “Will Always Be Friends” Remark, Affirms Positive India-US Ties
- PM Modi deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates US President Trump’s sentiments affirming their personal friendship.
- Modi described India-US ties as a very positive and forward-looking comprehensive strategic partnership despite some current tensions.
- The friendship remark comes amid tensions over US tariffs on Indian goods and India’s Russian oil imports.
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar stressed Modi attaches great importance to the US relationship and India remains engaged.
- Trump softened his tone after earlier critical comments, reaffirming the special relationship and ongoing friendship with Modi.
“Shreyas Iyer Named India A Captain for Australia A Multi-Day Series, Eyes Test Comeback”
- Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of India A for two unofficial Test matches against Australia A, starting September 16, 2025, in Lucknow.
- Dhruv Jurel will serve as vice-captain, and the squad includes experienced players like KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who will join for the second match.
- This leadership role comes after Iyer was left out of the Asia Cup squad, signaling a chance for him to make a Test comeback.
- The matches aim to prepare players for the upcoming home international season, with a mix of established and new players in the squad.
- The two matches in Lucknow are scheduled for September 16-19 and September 23-26, followed by three one-day matches in Kanpur.
BCCI Clarifies: India to Play Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 as Per Government Policy Amid Backlash
- India will play Pakistan on September 14, 2025, in the Asia Cup as per the Indian government’s revised policy allowing participation in multinational tournaments despite political tensions.
- India maintains a policy of avoiding bilateral sports with Pakistan but participates in multinational events like Asia Cup and ICC tournaments.
- The decision has caused public outrage, especially after a terror attack in Pahalgam linked to Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
- BCCI follows the government policy strictly and warns that boycotting multinational events may lead to international sanctions affecting Indian sports.
- Players and BCCI are acting under government directives and do not have independent discretion over playing the India-Pakistan match.
“US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Predicts India Will Apologize and Return to Trade Talks in 1-2 Months Amid Tariff Dispute”
- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said India will return to the US negotiating table within 1-2 months, “saying sorry” and seeking a trade deal amid tariff tensions.
- Lutnick called India’s current defiance over US tariffs “bravado” and warned India must choose between supporting the US or facing 50% tariffs.
- The US imposed tariffs on India due to its continued discounted Russian oil purchases, which Lutnick described as “just plain wrong.”
- Lutnick emphasized the US is the world’s biggest consumer market, and India’s businesses will eventually demand a deal with the US.
- India remains firm on buying Russian oil and being part of BRICS but hopes a trade deal with the US can be reached by November.
Man from Patna Arrested in Noida for Sending ‘400 kg RDX’ Bomb Threat to Mumbai Police Claiming Lashkar-e-Jihadi Link
- A man from Patna, living in Noida, was arrested for sending a fake bomb threat to Mumbai Police claiming 400 kg of RDX was planted in 34 vehicles.
- The threat mentioned an organization called ‘Lashkar-e-Jihadi’ and warned of blasts during Mumbai’s Ganesh festival.
- The message was sent via WhatsApp, leading to heightened security and investigation by Mumbai and Noida police.
- Police identified the man through CCTV and technical analysis and arrested him within 24 hours.
- The threat was confirmed a hoax, but caution was advised during the ongoing festival celebrations to avoid panic and spread of rumors.