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Dense fog and smog led to the abandonment of the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa in Lucknow without a ball being bowled. Umpires conducted multiple inspections throughout the evening, ultimately deeming conditions unsafe for play due to poor visibility. India maintains a 2-1 series lead heading into the final match.
Shubman Gill picked up the injury during training on Wednesday, putting his availability for the Playing XI in doubt. Team management is expected to take a final call at the toss. India currently lead the five-match series 2-1.
The US State Department has tightened visa vetting, requiring H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents to undergo social media screening. Applicants must now set all social media profiles to public for enhanced background checks, a move aimed at strengthening national security and ensuring visa eligibility.
Dense fog is set to cause flight delays and disruptions across North and East India on Wednesday morning. IndiGo has issued a travel advisory, urging passengers to allow extra travel time and monitor flight status. The airline assures its teams are prepared to manage operations smoothly, prioritizing passenger safety amidst reduced visibility and potential road traffic impacts.
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Uncapped Indian talent drew massive attention, with Uttar Pradesh’s 20-year-old left-arm spinner Prashant Veer and Rajasthan’s 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma both landing lucrative Rs 14.20 crore deals with Chennai Super Kings. Having entered the auction at a base price of Rs 30 lakh each, the pair went on to become the highest-paid uncapped players in IPL auction history.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa for a two-day State visit to Ethiopia, where he was personally received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and reaffirm shared commitments as partners in the Global South. PM Modi will hold talks with his Ethiopian counterpart and address the Indian diaspora.
