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Mohammad Hafeez has defended his criticism of Virat Kohli for labeling him «selfish» during a ICC ODI World Cup last year. In a recent episode of the Club Prairie Fire podcast with Australian legend Adam Gilchrist and former England captain Michael Vaughan, Hafeez stood by his controversial remarks about Kohli. In the World Cup match against South Africa, Kohli scored 101 runs off 121 balls, leading India to a formidable total of 326 for 5. Despite India thrashing South Africa by 243 runs, Hafeez criticized Kohli's performance, arguing that his cautious approach, particularly as he neared his century, was detrimental to the team. The Proteas were bowled out for a mere 83 in just 27.1 overs. After that match, Kohli defended his approach, stating that the team management had instructed him to bat deep on a tricky wicket. Hafeez contended, «I think I was correct at that time. No matter who is batting, your intention should always be to win for the team. If someone is stopping himself from playing big shots especially in the nineties, I don't find it right. If you are on 95 and you take more than five deliveries to get to the century and not going for the big shot, it's really sad.»

South Africa for a short four-match T20I series in November this year, CSA and the BCCI announced in a joint statement on Friday. As per the itinerary released by Cricket South Africa (CSA), the series will begin on November 8 at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, followed by matches in Gqeberha on November 10, Cenution on December 13 and Johannesburg on November 15. «I would like to thank the BCCI for their continued support to South Africa's cricket, and world cricket in general,» CSA chairperson Lawson Naidoo said in the statement. «Any tour by the Indian cricket team to our shores is filled with amazing camaraderie and exciting cricket, and I know our fans will be eagerly awaiting this series which will showcase the exceptional talent from both teams,» he added.

Australia on Friday. Cummins' 3 wickets came at a crucial stage in the match and ensured Bangladesh failed to cross the 150-run mark.Cummins took his first two wickets with the last two deliveries of the 18th over, while his final scalp came with the first ball of the 20th over.

Australia great Ricky Ponting presented the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award to the star Aussie pacer Pat Cummins at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday. Ponting, an ICC Hall of Famer and winner of the same accolade in 2006 and 2007, presented his compatriot with the trophy to celebrate his work in 2023. Cummins led his country to a great year as captain of both the Test and One Day International teams, defeating India at The Oval to win the World Test Championship, followed by a victory over the same opponent in the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Pat Cummins took a hat-trick against Bangladesh in their Super Eight match at the T20 World Cup in Antigua on Thursday. The test and one-day skipper bowled Mahmudullah for two, had Mahedi Hasan caught for a duck by Adam Zampa at deep third man and then dismissed Towhid Hridoy for 40 when the batter scooped to Josh Hazlewood at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. It was Cummins's first hat-trick in international cricket and also the first of the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the West Indies and United States.

«An expectation of a growth-focused budget is aiding sentiments and is likely to lead to sector-specific action,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal.

rich plan to migrate to another country, most of them choose the United Arab Emirates and particularly Dubai, which is one of the Emirates. A report by Henley & Partners, an international investment migration advisory firm, says approximately 4,300 millionaires are projected to leave India this year. And most of them are headed to the UAE. However, it's not that India's rich are in a hurry to leave the country. It's only a small number of rich Indians. «India continues to lose large numbers of millionaires, especially to the UAE. However, in our view these outflows are not particularly concerning as India continues to produce far more new HNWIs than it loses to emigration. Furthermore, the bulk of the millionaires who leave India tend to retain business interests and second homes in the country, which is a positive sign,» says the report. Why the UAE has such a pull for rich Indians The UAE is a bigger attraction for India's rich than other popular destinations for migration, such as Australia, Singapore, Israel, Switzerland, the US, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.

Tata Communications on Thursday announced that it had secured its first sustainability-linked loan of $250 million from ANZ, DBS Bank and Export Development Canada. The three lenders are set to jointly finance the five-year loan, with ANZ taking point as the lead sustainability coordinator. «The transaction is the first SLL for Tata Communications under the company’s new SLL framework. Through the framework, a first of its kind in the sector in India, Tata Communications intends to link its funding with key objectives such as carbon emission reduction targets (non-financial covenants) that are core and material for the company’s long-term sustainability performance,» the Indian communications company said in a release. Tata's $250 million loan is linked to its progress on its carbon emission reduction, with the interest rate margin of the loan set to be adjusted based on these targets and the company's performance.

This follows an unbeaten run in Group A matches held in the USA, despite challenging batting conditions in New York. India's consistent performance in the Group A matches, overcoming the tough batting conditions in New York, has positioned them favourably as they advance to the Super Eight.

Indian Express.Though the 52-year-old pacer was rushed to the nearby hospital, he succumbed to injuries.After his death, the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary – Jay Shah – expressed his condolences. He took to X and wrote, “Deepest condolences to family and friends of our former Indian fast bowler David Johnson. His contributions to the game will always be remembered (sic)."Even former Indian legendary bowler Anil Kumble took to X and expressed his condolences.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas' former New York restaurant, Sona, is set to shut its doors nearly a year after the actress withdrew her involvement as a co-founder. The announcement was made on Sona's official Instagram page on Wednesday, stating that the restaurant's final service will be brunch on Sunday, June 30. Chopra Jonas initially launched Sona in 2021 alongside her friend and former business partner, Maneesh K. Goyal. The restaurant, named 'Sona' meaning 'gold' in Hindi, was christened following a suggestion from the actress's husband, singer Nick Jonas. Despite opening amid the challenges posed by Covid-19 restrictions, Sona quickly established itself as a prominent fixture in New York's culinary scene. «After more than three remarkable years, Sona will be closing. We have immense gratitude for everyone who walked through our doors. It's been our greatest honor to serve you. Thank you to our dedicated team who serve delicious food, smiles, and warmth daily. Sona's final service will be brunch on Sunday, June 30. We hope to see you for a final meal or drink. Our doors and arms are open,» read the heartfelt post from Sona.

Investment management firm VanEck saw its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) attract $1.3 million on the first day of trading.

Australia's main stock market for the first time on Thursday as fund managers debut products to satisfy investors returning to cryptocurrency markets following a boom in prices. The VanEck Bitcoin ETF launched with around A$990,000 ($660,429) in assets on the Australian Securities Exchange and is the culmination of over three years of negotiations with operator ASX.

California. Researchers from the Chapman University’s Centre for Demographics and Policy have been tracking home prices in 94 English speaking metropolitan cities of the world. Report:

The Traitors: New Zealand returns for Season 2 in Summer 2024. Fans of the franchise can look forward to new episodes and a fresh cast. The Traitors: New Zealand Returns

Bluey, the beloved animated series featuring a family of Heeler dogs, anticipation for new episodes is a constant. The third season recently concluded with the special episode «The Sign,» leaving fans eager for more of the Heeler family’s adventures. While news about a fourth season remains uncertain, there’s still plenty in store to keep fans engaged. Upcoming Blue Minisodes

Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest’s lawsuit against Meta for hosting several crypto ad scams bearing his likeness has been given the green light after the tech conglomerate failed to have it dismissed, U.S. District Court Judge Casey Pitts ruled on Monday.

Australia’s main opposition party says it plans to build Australia’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing the government’s policies for decarbonizing the economy with renewable energy will not work

News of the investment comes just days after the Australian bank shut down its proposed stablecoin, AUDN, and marks a pivotal shift for the bank's crypto strategy into the institutional safekeeping arena. Last year Zodia Custody announced it had set up shop in Australia, planning to serve local institutional clients.

Hong Kong digital asset exchange OSL ’s Chief Financial Officer David Wu says that the government might introduce a new license to advance crypto regulation.

Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing, told lawmakers that the company is cutting corners in assembling its 787 and 777 jets and claimed his supervisors have retaliated against him for blowing the whistle. (Credit: Senator Hawley Press Office)