The first session of the India versus England Test saw a tense moment. Zak Crawley delayed Mohammed Siraj’s over, disrupting India’s plan. England’s openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted strongly. They forged an unbeaten 117-run partnership. Bumrah missed a catch. England reached lunch at 117/0, needing 254 more runs. The match hangs in the balance with all results possible.

Tensions in West Asia soared as Iran fired missiles towards US bases in the region, in retaliation for the American strikes on nuclear facilities.

Manoj Bamnia, wanted for allegedly kidnapping his son, appeared in court dressed half in a saree and half in pants-shirt, symbolising dual parental roles