Times of India

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MS Dhoni discusses the importance of adapting cricket tactics to the strengths of players, citing England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach. He emphasizes the need for time and patience when implementing new strategies, as players require adjustment periods to adapt effectively to changes in gameplay.

Former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten was unhappy with Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain, preferring another player. Following this decision, Kirsten resigned as T20I and ODI coach, and Jason Gillespie was appointed as head coach for all formats. Rizwan will lead the team against Australia and Zimbabwe. The Pakistan cricket team has undergone notable transitions lately.

Gary Kirsten resigned as Pakistan's limited-overs coach due to dissatisfaction with the restructuring of coaching roles by the PCB, which has removed head coaches from the selection committee. Kirsten's resignation follows Pakistan's recent loss to England in the first Test and early exit from the T20 World Cup.

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill shared a delightful video of his father dancing at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Delhi, which charmed the internet. Diljit, who recently returned to India, launched his Dil-Luminati Tour at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, creating an electrifying atmosphere by waving the Indian flag.

Matthew Wade, the Australian wicketkeeper and 2021 T20 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international cricket. Known for his sledging skills on the field, Wade played 36 Tests and 189 limited-overs matches. He is set to join Australia's coaching staff for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan.

Abhinav Arora's family claims they received a death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. This follows a viral video where Abhinav is scolded by Swami Rambhadracharya. His mother dismisses the issue, viewing the scolding as a blessing, and Abhinav emphasizes the threats they're facing.

The 2001 Australia tour of India is renowned for India's historic comeback, spearheaded by VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, securing a 2-1 series win. Three years on, the 2004 series saw Australia, despite Ricky Ponting's injury, clinch their first series in India in 35 years, led by stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist, with key contributions from Jason Gillespie and Shane Warne.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50 opened in green on Dhanteras 2024. While BSE Sensex was below 80,000, Nifty50 was near 24,300 level.

A 67-year-old woman from Mumbai was scammed out of Rs 14 lakh by fraudsters posing as Delhi Telecom and Cyber Crime officials. They convinced her that she was involved in a money laundering case and persuaded her to transfer her savings for verification. The woman realized the fraud after consulting with her son and reported it to the police.

The Indian Army eliminated a second terrorist during a counter-terror operation in Jammu's Akhnoor sector following an attack on an Army convoy near the Assan temple. The operation, which involved BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles, started on Monday. The area, close to the Pakistan border, remains on high alert as searches for remaining militants continue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Rani Rampal, former India women's hockey captain, for her 16-year career and contributions to the sport. Rani, who scored 205 goals in 254 matches, retires as one of India's most decorated players and will now mentor sub-junior players. Modi highlighted her remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

KL Rahul's poor form has raised questions about his place in the Indian cricket team, but the BCCI continues to back him, citing his potential and technical prowess. Ramiz Raja supports this decision, comparing it to persistence with other big-match players like Virat Kohli, and believes Rahul is just one or two innings away from regaining form.

Delhi's air quality showed slight improvement but remains in the 'Poor' range with an AQI of 261. On Monday, the city recorded its sixth 'very poor' day of the month, with AQI improving from 356 to 304. Forecasts predict the air quality will deteriorate to 'very poor' or 'severe' by Diwali due to firecrackers and stubble burning.

Over 150 people were injured, with eight critically hurt, during the Kaliyattam festival at Veerarkavu Temple in Kasargod when an explosion occurred in the fireworks storage area. Injured individuals were rushed to hospitals in Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru.

A major security lapse occurred in Thiruvananthapuram when five escort vehicles and the Chief Minister's official vehicle were involved in a pile-up due to a sudden brake to avoid a two-wheeler. No injuries were reported, but the police have launched an investigation into the traffic violations that led to the incident.

Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, alleges receiving a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after calling them 'petty thugs.' The threat, purportedly from gangster Aman Sahu, relates to Yadav's support for Salman Khan. Yadav seeks upgraded security from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

A Calcutta High Court bench debates the religious need for animal sacrifices at a South Dinajpur temple, where 10,000 animals are killed annually. The court cites Section 28 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and refers the case to the Chief Justice's bench without interim relief.

A 35-year-old from Gondia district, Maharashtra, responsible for hoax emails predicting fake terror attacks, has increased airport, airline, and railway security. Jagdish Uikey, on the run, claimed to have decoded a terror code and demands meetings with top officials, including PM Modi, escalating security measures.

Microsoft accuses Google of initiating a covert smear campaign to discredit its Azure cloud business by forming a lobbying group and funding commentators. This follows Google's antitrust complaint against Microsoft, as both companies engage in escalating competitive and regulatory battles.