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5th T20I: Connor Esterhuizen’s blitzkrieg helps South Africa secure series in New Zealand | Cricket News
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5th T20I: Connor Esterhuizen's blitzkrieg helps South Africa secure series in New Zealand
South Africa win series in New Zealand

South Africa beat New Zealand by 33 runs in the final T20 to seal the series 3-2, thanks to a powerful knock from Connor Esterhuizen. Chasing 188, New Zealand struggled throughout and finished on 154-8, unable to keep up with the rising required run rate.Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, South Africa had a slow start but turned things around in the second half of their innings.

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Esterhuizen led the charge with a brilliant 75 off 33 balls, hitting boundaries with ease and accelerating the scoring. He built a quick partnership with Dian Forrester as the team piled on runs in the last 10 overs.“I think the nice thing was that I got to come in and play with some freedom because of the nice platform from the guys up top with wickets in hand,” Esterhuizen said. “Early on the openers assessed it and said 160 was competitive. The more myself and (Forrester) was out there we said 170 was a good score and we got 187.”

New Zealand fall short in chase

In reply, New Zealand never really got going. Regular wickets and tight bowling kept them under pressure, and the required run rate kept climbing. Despite some late hitting, they were left needing too many runs in the final overs.South Africa’s bowlers, including Gerald Coetzee and Ottneil Baartman, kept things under control, while disciplined fielding added to New Zealand’s problems. Poor shot selection and missed chances meant the hosts couldn’t recover, handing South Africa a comfortable win and the series.



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India’s future is in manufacturing, deep tech, and skills building: Himanshu Shah
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India’s future is in manufacturing, deep tech, and skills building: Himanshu Shah

When it comes to India’s economic future, few are as optimistic — and as candid — as Himanshu Shah. For the North Carolina investor, the country’s greatest opportunity lies not in rhetoric, but in execution. Speaking at a panel during the Indiaspora Forum 2026 on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Monday, the founder of Raleigh-based Shah Capital argued that India’s real promise can be seen in the industrial and skills infrastructure taking shape beneath the surface, even if the broader picture remains uneven. Pointing to massive manufacturing clusters and the government’s growing support for new industrial zones, Shah said the deeper story is one of capacity building. “India is full of ideas. It’s the execution of it… that is going to play a bigger role over here,” Shah said. “You also have just amazing improvement going underneath on the skills improvement. Because again, a lot of manufacturing has not been in India.” He linked that manufacturing gap to India’s continued colossal dependence on Chinese imports, even as its entrepreneurial energy and young workforce continue to grow. India, he said, still runs a significant trade deficit of over $100 billion with China despite China’s 5X higher per capita income, a sign of the skill and production advantages China has built over time. At the same time, Shah stressed that India is making progress. There “is an amazing improvement going on that front,” he said, adding that even if “it doesn’t look great on the surface, but underneath, I’m very excited.” The panel, moderated by Indiaspora founder M.R. Rangaswami, also featured Ravneet Mann, Partner at Stride Ventures, and Sridar Iyengar, Founder of 360plus. Speaking about capital allocation and public policy, Shah argued that India’s government should think much more aggressively about seeding future industries through targeted public-private partnerships. “First of all, let’s talk about the fund that was set up by the Indian government in 2016. It was a billion-dollar fund, and that resulted in over 200,000 start-ups in India. Recently, another billion-dollar plus fund was set up for AI and Deep Tech,” Shah said. “Frankly, Indian government should be setting up 10 to 20 of that. Marine technology, space, drones, machine tools, material science, the list goes on and on.” For Shah, such investments are not just about financial returns. They are also a way to create structured collaboration between the state, private capital, and the Indian diaspora.“And bringing that public and private partnership on that, the diaspora can truly contribute, including myself,” he said. He also highlighted what he described as an “industrial renaissance” at the state level, with some Indian states using land incentives and sector-specific support to attract manufacturing projects. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat, he said, are among the states beginning to experiment with such models. To illustrate the scale of the opportunity, Shah pointed to titanium dioxide, a material used in products such as paint and coatings. He gave an example of a potential large company to show how India could replace imports with domestic production if the economics and policy support aligned. Shah noted that “India’s demand for titanium dioxide is 400,000 metric tons. And … the country only produces 70,000-80,000 [tons]. And by the way, it imports the rest from China, if you look at the cost of making that today assuming you have a free land in some of these states that I’ve mentioned, the project becomes very economical and interesting.” That example, he suggested, offers only a small glimpse of what could be possible if India becomes truly more supportive of entrepreneurs and manufacturers. “So, this is just a slip of what is possible in India if the government starts really working for the entrepreneurs instead of being an obstacle,” he said. But Shah’s optimism came with a familiar caveat. He acknowledged that India’s bureaucracy remains a major drag on enterprise, and he did not soften that criticism. “It is still there,” he said. “It is very frustrating. You need ~27 forms to open a bank account in India still today in 2026. Doesn’t make any sense. So, there are a lot of things that this country needs to work on. But I see the signs of it.” In the closing part of the discussion, Shah widened the lens beyond investing and manufacturing to the broader role of the diaspora. Asked what he would want overseas Indians to do in engaging with India, he pointed to remittances, philanthropy, and early-stage investment, but returned most strongly to one theme: skills. He suggested that India should actively draw on the expertise of older, often retired engineers and professionals across the diaspora to help upgrade the country’s industrial base.“I think one area, and philanthropy, actually, on top of that, there’s job skills. And I really want to go back to that,” Shah said. “If there is a public and private partnership, maybe as a 2047 initiative, that you can actually bring those people and give, you know, whether it’s in engineering, in science, in manufacturing.” He added that many Indians who moved abroad built technical careers and now have precisely the experience India needs if it wants to manufacture more sophisticated products at home.“A lot of these people that moved out of India were engineers. And there are a lot of them in their 50s, 60s, and 70s are retired and looking for something to do,” he said. “Because this country needs that skill set to make good quality products.” For Shah, the future of India’s growth story will depend not only on government policy or investor appetite, but also on whether the country can connect capital, skills, and execution. Events that bring together diaspora leaders, investors, and policymakers, he suggested, can help make that happen. “And I think an event like this will play a big role in making something happen on that front,” he said, referring to the Indiaspora Forum 2026.(By arrangement with The American Bazaar, www.americanbazaaronline.com)



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Karan Johar hugs Yami Gautam at an event amidst ‘Dhurandhar 2’ success, calls her one of his favourite actors, netizens react | Hindi Movie News
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A video of Karan Johar hugging Yami Gautam at an event has gone viral on the internet. This event took place a few days ago and it was to announce the slate of Amazon Prime Video’s projects this year. The two were seen embracing before unveiling the poster of Yami’s upcoming horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli, which is slated to stream after its theatrical release on the platform. Adding to the moment, Johar introduced Yami as one of his “favourite actors,” further fueling conversations about a shift in their equation.This video gained attention due to some alleged fall out in the past between the two. Karan Johar had skipped the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge—an event attended by several prominent industry figures and members of the film’s team. However, in the wake of the film’s success, Johar has openly praised Aditya Dhar on social media, hinting at a possible thaw in relations.

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Netizens alleged that earlier Karan along with Malaika Arora and Kirron Kher had ignored Yami when she appeared on the show they were judging. Clips from the event quickly went viral, prompting mixed responses from netizens. One X user wrote, “Damn !! What Karma Strikes !! They Karan Johar, @MalaikaArora @KirronKherBJP ignored @yamigautam !! Now Karan Johar talking and hugging her .”Some even alleged that Karan Johar had not invited Yami Gautam on ‘Koffee With Karan‘ when Hrithik Roshan was on the show to promote ‘Kaabil’. Another comment read, “The best thing about time is that time changes! Apparently, Karan johar didn’t invite Yami to his show because according to him she’s not big enough and doesn’t stand among the league of stars to be invited to his show. So he extended the invite to Hrithik only & excluded yam.”However, Yami has never really spoken about Karan or any of these incidents. Meanwhile, Karan Johar had earlier praised ‘Dhurandhar’ and now even expressed that he’s feeling major Fomo for not being able to watch ‘Dhurandhar 2’. The film-maker had expressed on his Instagram stories, “I am filming in a location that has no access to a cinema and am suffering from FOMO – Dhurandhar FOMO. I can’t wait to watch it,” he wrote. He also praised the strong support the film has received from the industry, adding, “It’s so heartening to see the united love for an Indian film.”



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Cricket Ireland announces central contracts for the 2026-27 season
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Cricket Ireland has revealed its central contract list for the 2026-27 season, awarding deals to a total of 48 players across the senior men’s and women’s squads. The announcement includes 25 players in the men’s squad and 23 in the women’s squad, providing crucial financial stability and support as Ireland prepares for a busy international calendar.

The contracts run through the 2026-27 period and are designed to help players stay fully focused on representing Ireland on the global stage.

Key highlights of the 2026-27 central contract structure

Cricket Ireland has maintained a flexible approach with different types of contracts tailored to players needs:

Men’s contracts (25 players total)

  • 20 full-time contracts
  • 5 retainer contracts

Women’s contracts (23 players total)

  • 8 full-time contracts
  • 10 education contracts (six of these will transition to full-time during the year)
  • 5 casual contracts

This structure allows several women players to balance their cricket commitments with education and work placements, while still being available for key matches, especially the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.

Full list of centrally contracted players

Ireland Men (25 players): Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie (Test captain), Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Hollard, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little, Tom Mayes, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Jordan Neil, Paul Stirling (ODI captain), Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Reuben Wilson, Craig Young.

Ireland Women (23 players): Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Abbi Harrison, Amy Hunter, Jennifer Jackson, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis (ODI and T20I captain), Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector.

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Seven new men’s entrants: Ben, Jordan, Tom, Tim, and Cade all earned their spots on the back of senior international appearances in 2025. Reuben and Hollard were rewarded for standout domestic performances, with Wilson’s contribution during the Under-19 World Cup cycle also playing a role in his selection.

Five men not retained: Cricket Ireland confirmed that five players from the previous cycle have not been offered contracts for 2026-27. No names were officially disclosed, but the board acknowledged the difficulty of these decisions, given the personal sacrifices each player had made.

Sophie MacMahon retires: The experienced player from the women’s team has stepped away from the game entirely, bringing her contracted career to a close.

Freya Sargent steps away: Sargent has opted out of international cricket, removing herself from the women’s contract list.

No new women’s entrants: Unlike the men’s side, the women’s squad sees no fresh additions to the contracted group this season. The focus instead has been on consolidating the existing pool ahead of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup commitment: The decision by Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell to defer education and work placements to commit fully to the summer schedule is perhaps the most significant individual storyline of this contract cycle. It reflects a group that is fully locked in on making the T20 World Cup count.

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‘No shortage of fuel’: Centre assures LPG, diesel and petrol supply; pushes PNG, kerosene
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‘No shortage of fuel’: Centre assures LPG, diesel and petrol supply; pushes PNG, kerosene


‘No shortage of fuel’: Centre assures LPG, diesel and petrol supply; pushes PNG, kerosene
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery)

Centre on Wednesday said there was no shortage of LPG in the country, and that it was prioritising Piped Natural Gas, adding that it had adequate diesel and petrol supply.“Domestic PNG connections are a top priority for the Government of India, and 100% of them are being supplied. Similarly, CNG used for transportation is also being made available to 100% of consumers,” Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery), ministry of petroleum & natural gas, said.Addressing concerns over fuel availability, the government urged people not to pankeric. “We have the capacity to refine approximately 26 crore tons of crude oil annually. Over the past two days, we have seen lines outside retail outlets and petrol pumps in many areas, and panic buying has also been observed. We have sufficient petrol and diesel available. There is no shortage at any petrol pump,” it said.“Therefore, do not believe rumours and avoid panic buying. There has been no increase in the price of petrol and diesel,” the government said.Assuring people of the supply of LPG, the government said, “Regarding LPG, there is no shortage at any distributorship. Online booking is good. Approximately 26 states have allocated 22,000 tons of commercial LPG so far, and this allocation is nationwide.” To check misuse, the government said, both the Center and states have stepped up enforcement. “Yesterday, approximately 2700 raids were conducted in various states, and approximately 2000 cylinders were seized.”The government also said that kerosene was made available as an alternative fuel. “Regarding kerosene, the Government of India has made additional allocations as an alternate fuel option to all state governments, and allocation orders have been issued in approximately 16 states and union territories,” it said.The government also clarified that reports claiming a change in LPG refill booking timelines were false. It said the existing refill booking timelines remained unchanged and continue as before.



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Is Arshdeep losing his swing? Irfan Pathan flags concern for Punjab’s pacer | Cricket News
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Is Arshdeep losing his swing? Irfan Pathan flags concern for Punjab's pacer
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Arshdeep Singh played an important role in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup winning campaign. As he eyes maiden title with Punjab Kings, former Indian all-rounder raises concern that he needs to focus on his swing with the new balls. Arshdeep played a very important role in India’s title victory, he took 9 wickets in 8 matches. During the Super 8s, Arshdeep surpassed Jasprit Bumrah (33 wickets) to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. Despite his outstanding performance ahead of IPL 2026, Irfan Pathan believes Arshdeep has lost his swing in new balls. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan said, “Arshdeep, who was your highest wicket-taker, has been consistently taking wickets. One thing he will definitely need to focus on is how he bowls with the new ball. Because over the past year, or slightly less than a year, from what I have observed, he hasn’t been bowling much inswing with the new ball.” Pathan acknowledged that Arshdeep’s stats have declined with the new ball, and he needs to pay attention to that. “His statistics, compared to before and after the Asia Cup, have slightly declined in terms of new-ball bowling. He will need to pay attention to that, and also keep an eye on his economy rate,” said Pathan.

Arshdeep Singh In IPL

Arshdeep Singh has been consistent for the Punjab Kings since his IPL debut in 2019. He has taken 97 wickets in 82 IPL matches for the franchise with a concerning economy rate of nine. He was retained by the Kings before the 2025 IPL auction for Rs 18 Crore, and he played a vital role in taking his side to the final, where they eventually lost to the first-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Singh is also the leading wicket-taker for India in the T20Is with 127 wickets in 84 matches. He is expected to play a big role for Punjab if the Kings are looking to finish this season with a trophy.



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Cabinet approves UDAN 2.0 at Rs 28,840 crore to expand regional air connectivity
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Cabinet approves UDAN 2.0 at Rs 28,840 crore to expand regional air connectivity

The Union Cabinet has approved a modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme worth Rs 28,840 crore aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity through new airport infrastructure, enhanced financial support for airlines and operational assistance for smaller aerodromes.Under the revamped programme, 100 new airports will be developed in challenge mode, with an estimated average cost of Rs 100 crore per airport. The government has provided budgetary support of Rs 12,159 crore for this component to improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions.The scheme also proposes the development of 200 modern helipads, particularly to improve access in Himalayan, North-Eastern and island regions, as well as aspirational districts. A budgetary allocation of Rs 3,661 crore has been earmarked for helipad construction.In addition, the modified UDAN framework includes support for the acquisition of Made-in-India aircraft, backed by budgetary assistance of Rs 400 crore, with the objective of strengthening domestic aviation manufacturing capabilities.To improve route sustainability, the government will provide Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support ranging from 80 per cent to 90 per cent for airlines operating under the regional connectivity scheme. This assistance will be tapered over a five-year period, with an overall budgetary outlay of Rs 10,043 crore.The Cabinet has also approved operation and maintenance (O&M) support for RCS aerodromes for three years, recognising the higher operating costs faced by aircraft operators and airport developers in low-traffic regions. The scheme provides for an annual ceiling of Rs 3 crore per airport and Rs 90 lakh per heliport, supported by a budgetary allocation of Rs 2,577 crore.Government said the updated UDAN scheme aims to deepen regional connectivity, improve accessibility in difficult terrains and support balanced economic development by integrating smaller towns and remote regions into the national aviation network.



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‘Talking bulls**t’ about Arjun Tendulkar’: Yuvraj Singh’s father blasts R Ashwin | Cricket News
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'Talking bulls**t' about Arjun Tendulkar': Yuvraj Singh's father blasts R Ashwin
R Ashwin and Arjun Tendulkar

NEW DELHI: A debate has broken out over Arjun Tendulkar’s chances in IPL 2026 after Ravichandran Ashwin said the youngster is unlikely to feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With a strong pace attack already in place, Ashwin felt Arjun would struggle to break into the playing XI.Speaking about the team combination, Ashwin said, “Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi (Arjun Tendulkar won’t play at all), and let’s not even go there. I think it is very difficult because there are Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, and Mohammad Shami in this lineup. There are so many fast bowlers. How will he play? I don’t think he makes any case unless and until there are a lot of injuries.”

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His blunt take did not go down well with former India cricketer Yograj Singh, who strongly criticised Ashwin for his comments.Yograj Singh’s strong responseHitting back in an interview with InsideSport, Yograj, father of superstar cricketer Yuvraj Singh, said, “He is talking bulls**t, this guy, R Ashwin, whoever he is. He should know what to talk about somebody. Somebody’s sitting on the television and talking,’ Oh, he can’t do this, he can’t do that’. Who are you? What are you?”He also shared his own views on Arjun’s abilities, saying, “He is Sachin Tendulkar‘s son, that is a different story. When he was here, I told Yuvi, that all of you are concentrating wrong on Arjun Tendulkar. “He is not a bowler, he had a spine problem, and his hands come down from 45 degree. When he was here, I was talking to him. I told his coach as well when he was with the Goa team.”Backing his confidence, Yograj added, “If you can’t do it. Send him to me, I challenge the whole world that if Arjun Tendulkar spends six months with me, he will surpass all the batters in this world. If not, I will cut off my beard and throw it.”LSG Squad (* denotes Overseas players): Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram*, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshin Kulkarni, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Matthew Breetzke*, Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mitchell Marsh*, Mohsin Khan, Nicholas Pooran*, Prince Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shahbaz Ahmed, Josh Inglis*, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Anrich Nortje*, Wanindu Hasaranga*, Naman Tiwari.



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