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Pitch Report – Athar Ali Khan is inspecting the conditions in Sylhet. He says the surface has been good throughout and should continue to be good in this final season. He said that the big question is whether Pakistan can create history. It is said that such a big target has never been chased on this ground and it is the biggest target ever set by Pakistan here. On Bangladesh’s bowling strategy, he points to the last two overs before the break as a masterclass in length control. He elaborated that out of the 12 balls bowled, nine or ten hit the true good-length mark, completely closing down the scoring options. He says that this is excellent Test match bowling and Bangladesh would like to repeat exactly the same discipline from here. He said that all eyes for Pakistan are on Babar Azam. He says that he has gone 31 innings without a Test century, which means there is a lot of pressure on him, yet his class is beyond question. Further adding that as his looks settle in, he has the full potential to master this surface and post a big one, just like Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das did in the first match. Adds that a chase of this magnitude requires someone to stand up and handle the innings, someone cut from the cloth of Younis Khan or Mohammad Yousuf. It ends by saying that whether Pakistan has that steel today or not remains to be seen.

Now, more than a year after the Pahalgam attack and India’s strong retaliation, Pakistan has made a bizarre claim of attacking two airbases in India that do not exist, after being hit hard during counter-terrorism operations last year. Operation Sindoor.The strong military action under Operation Sindoor was met with Pakistani retaliation as Islamabad launched a barrage of missiles and drone swarms towards India. However, India’s air defense intercepted and destroyed every airborne threat, thereby avoiding any loss of life and property on Indian soil.Read this also Operation Sindoor: The 88-hour operation that defined the ‘new normal’ in India’s counter-terrorism strategyPakistan named its retaliation as “Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos” and now a strange claim by a Pakistani Army officer has surfaced on social media. He said that under Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos, Pakistan targeted and targeted two airbases, Rajouri and Mamun, located in the border sectors of the India-Pakistan border. However, what makes it strange is that no such airbase exists.In a clip being shared on social media, a Pakistani Army officer can be heard saying during an interview with a Pakistani channel that “they were given two targets, Rajouri Airbase and Mamun Airbase.”Also read: ‘Why in English?’ Pakistan’s bizarre reaction to Indian presser on Op Sindoor goes viralRajouri, a city in Jammu and Kashmir, lies on the Line of Control and is a heavily militarized area where tensions remain high with Pakistan. Similarly, Mamun falls in Punjab’s Pathankot district, another area close to the border, but does not have an airbase at either location.Last year also, during the official briefing, Colonel Sofia Qureshi It was confirmed that Pakistan used long-range weapons and loitering weapons, which were intercepted and destroyed by India’s highly coordinated multi-layered air defense response.

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee On Tuesday he said his “fight against the BJP” would continue after Kolkata civic authorities launched a probe into the “legality” of properties owned by him.During a press conference, Abhishek opened a front against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and said that he will not bow down even if the government demolishes his house.The TMC MP said, “There have been many Chief Ministers in our state, but no one like the present Chief Minister. The one who was seen taking money on camera was made the CM. Let him do whatever he wants.”He said, “Demolish my house, send a notice. I will not bow down to these things. Whatever happens, my fight against the BJP will continue.”The notice is the first step KMC takes when it starts investigating alleged irregularities in a property. “We have pasted notices on several properties owned by different persons, including Abhishek Banerjee,” a KMC official said. The civic board has been under Trinamool control since 2010.Senior TMC leaders told TOI that KMC’s move has upset the Banerjee family, which has decided to fight it legally. Sources said that many party leaders are in touch with the family and are planning the next steps. “The process of collecting all the necessary legal documents and examining them has begun. Lawyers are being consulted and preparations for a legal battle have begun. This is not politics, but politics of vengeance,” a senior party senior said.A KMC source said that after receiving no response from the Diamond Harbor MP, officials pasted a notice under Section 401 of the KMC Act 1980 on the wall of the building.Such a notice is issued when at least a part of a building has been constructed without the approval of the municipal body.“Giving such a notice also paves the way for demolition. Here too we will strictly follow the rules.” If major violations are seen, we may need to start the demolition process,” said a KMC official.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the properties of Banerjee and three others were under investigation. He insisted that the government would jail “corrupt people”.Addressing a rally at Vardaan Market, the CM talked about action against persons “accused in corruption cases” and mentioned the names of persons whose properties are being investigated in the city.“Abhishek Banerjee has 14 properties in his name in Leaps and Bounds, four in his name and six in his father’s name. Raju Naskar (promoter) in Beleghata has 18 properties. Sona Pappu has 24 properties, Javed Khan’s son has 90 properties,” the official said.“Santanu Sinha Biswas (DC of Kolkata Police) and Sujit Bose (former minister) have been arrested. The BJP government will put every corrupt person behind bars,” the official claimed.

What happened to metronad? Beloved YouTuber Roger Moore has reportedly died suddenly aged just 23 (Image via Getty)

Roger “Metronade” Moore, a popular content creator known for his funny skits and gaming videos, has reportedly died at the age of 23. His family and friends shared the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post, saying that Moore died in an accident on Monday, May 11. The sudden news shocked many fans who followed his videos on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch. Metroid built a strong online community through comedy videos, anime content, gaming clips, and cinematic skits that often touched on real-life struggles. While many people knew him for making others laugh, his loved ones say he also wanted people to feel understood through his work. Over the years, he has gained over 644,000 followers on Instagram, 1.3 million followers on TikTok, and over 181,000 subscribers on YouTube.Apart from social media, Roger Moore was also a graduate of Syracuse University. He graduated with a film degree from the College of Visual and Performing Arts in 2024, according to The Daily Orange, the university’s student newspaper. He was also involved with Syracuse University’s Center for the Creator Economy, where he made a deep impact on the students and creators around him.

In an emotional Instagram statement shared after his death, Roger Moore’s family and friends explained how deeply he cared about storytelling and connecting with people. He wrote, “Metronade blends her expertise in film with her passion for video games, anime, fashion, and more to showcase the ups and downs of love, work, friendship, and growing up.”The statement explained that Moore used his personal experiences to create a cinematic skit that may help others feel less alone. His family shared, “By creating a cinematic drama based on his own struggles, he wanted his audience to feel less alone. He read many of your messages and comments and deeply appreciated that he could use his work to connect with others.His loved ones also talked about his faith and kindness. “He knew this life is fleeting, and he immediately shared the Word of God with everyone in his life, both online and in person,” she said. The statement said Moore believed strongly in treating others with kindness and compassion.Before ending the message, his family asked for privacy to cope with the loss. He also revealed that Metroid still has unfinished projects and stories that he hopes to share with his audience one day.Syracuse University’s Center for the Creator Economy also honored Roger Moore in a separate Instagram post. The center called him “an alumnus, artist and friend” and said his creative journey helped shape the maker community at the university. The post described him as someone who lived with “love, compassion and a fearless creative spirit”, adding that his presence would be remembered for years to come.

Prince Yadav’s India call-up was never part of the family’s plans. In fact, on Tuesday afternoon, his father Ram Niwas had gone out to buy groceries, when the calls started coming. The retired RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force) head constable could hardly understand what was happening.“I never expected this to happen. Today, my phone hasn’t stopped ringing, and people are standing at my door to greet us. Even people who never used to come are coming today.” “I have no words. I was in the market with shopping bags when my wife called me. Since then, I have only been answering phone calls – I will buy groceries some other time,” said Ram Niwas. timesofindia.com. The reason for the excitement was the biggest moment of Prince’s career. Preparing for the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants Rajasthan Royals In Jaipur, the 18-year-old received his first India ODI call-up for the series against Afghanistan.However, for Ram Niwas, cricket was never considered a full-time career. Like most fathers from a salaried background, he wanted stability for his son and repeatedly pushed him towards government jobs.He said, “When he was 17-18 years old, he didn’t see anything beyond cricket. What more does a salaried employee want than seeing his child settle down in life? But nowadays you can’t put too much pressure on children. So I remained silent. At times I used to get very angry at him, but he just wanted to play cricket.”He applied to Prince for recruitment in Delhi Police and many Group D jobs. Many times Prince would fail in the written examinations and even when he passed, he would skip the interviews because he was focused on cricket.

Virat Kohli and Prince Yadav (Image Credit: BCCI/IPL)

What made Prince’s rise even more unusual was how late it all started.At an age when most cricketers were already deeply immersed in structured cricket, Prince was still playing tennis-ball matches in Najafgarh, only a few kilometers away from Virender Sehwag’s home. He had already built a reputation for his yorkers in local tennis-ball circles, but his cricket found no direction.Then came the turning point.Coach Amit Vashishtha stopped near a local ground while passing by on his scooter. What he saw immediately caught his attention: six consecutive yorkers from a young fast bowler.Vashistha, known for working with players like Pradeep Sangwan, Mayank Dagar and Lalit Yadav, called Prince and asked him to report to the field the next day.“Plays well. Come to the ground tomorrow, let’s meet. Son, you are 18 years old. Half of people’s career in cricket ends by this age. You will have to work very hard,” Vashishtha told him.The Prince arrived with two tennis balls in his hand. Vashishtha asked him to bowl a few balls and after watching another set of toe-crushing yorkers he immediately realized the raw potential in front of him.The challenge was very big. Prince had never touched a leather ball at the age of 18 and was competing against cricketers who had spent years in academies and age-group systems.There were shocks also. In 2019, he was banned for two years for age falsification.But gradually things started changing.Before making a place in the senior team, Prince got his first opportunity as a net bowler for Delhi. He made his first-class debut in 2024 and then performed brilliantly in the Vijay Hazare Trophy season, taking 18 wickets at an economy of 5.16. The demonstration attracted the attention of many people including Virat KohliWhom he met through Ishant Sharma.He finished as Delhi’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 wickets in his maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign.His performances in the Delhi Premier League, where he took 13 wickets in 10 matches, eventually earned him an IPL contract with Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 30 lakh.Prince played six matches in IPL 2025 before enjoying a strong 2026 season, taking 16 wickets in 13 matches. One of the standout moments came when he dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck with a sharp nip-backer.For Vashishtha, the India call-up felt extremely personal.Just imagine – an 18-year-old kid who has never touched a leather ball. It was extremely difficult. Most cricketers at that age have played half their cricket, but this kid worked incredibly hard. We worked on his stamina, bowling, training and many other aspects of the game,” he told TimesofIndia.com.He said, “I have seen his yorker balls making the nails of the batsmen’s joints bleed.”“I am very emotional today. Pradeep Sangwan was India material. He may be a 50 Test player, but things will not go in his favour. Today I am very happy, I am not able to control my emotions. My big dream has been ruined in front of my eyes. [I am really emotional today. Pradeep Sangwan was India material. He could have been a 50-Test player, but things did not go his way. Today, I am truly happy and unable to control my emotions. A very big dream of mine has come true before I die]Vashishtha said.

US Vice President JD Vance Said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump was still working on a diplomatic deal with Iran but remained ‘locked and loaded’ to resume military action if nuclear talks fail.Addressing reporters during a White House briefing, Vance said the Trump administration is continuing negotiations in good faith and has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.“It takes two to tango,” Vance said.“We’re not going to make any deal that allows the Iranians to have nuclear weapons,” he said, according to a Fox News report. Citing Trump, the US Vice President further warned that Washington was prepared to resume military action if diplomacy collapsed.“So as the president just told me, we are closed and in business,” Vance said.“We don’t want to go down that path. But if we have to, the President is willing and able to go down that path,” he said.Vance said the administration currently sees two possible outcomes — a negotiated settlement or renewed military action.“We think the Iranians want to make a deal,” he said.He said, “The President of the United States has asked us to negotiate in good faith. And we have done exactly that.”However, he stressed that diplomacy would not compromise Washington’s core demands regarding Iran’s nuclear program.“There is an option B, and option B is that we can resume military operations to prosecute this case, to continue trying to achieve America’s objectives,” Vance said.He added, “But it’s not what the president wants. And I don’t think the Iranians want it either.”The comments came a day after Trump said he had halted plans for a major military attack on Iran as talks between the two sides showed signs of progress.“We were getting ready to launch a very big attack and I put it off for a while – hopefully maybe forever,” Trump said at the White House on Monday.“There’s a very good chance they can make something work,” he said.Trump also said he would prioritize diplomatic success over military escalation.The US President said, “I would be very happy if we could do that without bombing them.”During Tuesday’s briefing, Vance also rejected suggestions that any future conflict with Iran would turn into a long-term military involvement.“This is not a war that will go on forever,” he said.“We will take care of business and come home,” he said.The Vice President further said that the United States and Iran have made ‘a lot of progress’ in talks and reiterated that Washington’s main objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.“We want to keep the number of countries that have nuclear weapons down, and that’s why Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Vance said.

It was claimed in a report on Tuesday night Amitabh Bachchan Fans became worried due to his hospitalization. As the news spread quickly, many people took to social media to wish the veteran a speedy recovery. However, ETimes has exclusively learned that the reports are false. Although the actor went to Nanavati Hospital on Saturday, it was only for a routine checkup.Journalist Vicky Lalwani had reported that Bachchan had been hospitalized since Saturday, May 16, and was staying in the A-Wing VIP enclosure for the last three days due to stomach-related problems. Bachchan has been battling stomach problems since his ‘Coolie’ accident and the report also mentions Abhishek Bachchan Met him in the hospital.However, here’s what ETimes has exclusively learned. “Mr Bachchan went to Nanavati hospital on Saturday, however, it was a routine checkup for which he goes every month and after that he returned home,” a source told ETimes. The source further added, “The news is absolutely false. He is absolutely fine and after his routine hospital visit on Saturday, he came back home and the next day he was also seen driving his car from Jalsa to Janak. He is currently at home.”Another source close to the family said, ‘This news is absolutely fake.’Meanwhile, amid rumors of his hospitalization early Tuesday, Bachchan also posted a cryptic note on his blog. He wrote, “When the chill calms down, brother, the parrots should start speaking.” Hey Bir Fatte, say, let’s go, let’s start again!!!!Ate the millet roti, fu padiyo da, saga reAs soon as you put it in your mouth, you will start saying Kaag Re!!!!!One is the mirror of ‘Hill’ bhaiya’s studies; Au reminiscence of Dusser Wilmington!!”

The English translation of this poem is, “When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to speak. This and that say, ‘Come, let us also begin to give advice/drink.’ After eating millet roti and vegetables, they start talking like crows as soon as the food is in their mouth. One brother remained a reflection of Hill’s teachings; Second, a memory of Wellington.”Meanwhile, hospitalization reports suggest that the actor has been admitted for the last three days and this cannot be true as he was seen meeting fans outside his house on Sunday. Bachchan also posted pictures on his blog and expressed, “I go inside the house to meet the well-wishers.. The staff security and the police tell me it is ready to come.. And when I walk in there is apprehension.. will they be there.. Will they welcome me..or boo..?? And then I hear the cheering, and the adrenaline kicks in and the body and limbs move in unison.. almost as an intrusion.. a loving intrusion.. and the joy of seeing so much joy in others.. The constants, the elderly, the little kids who don’t know what’s going on.. but they are cute..Ahhh.. such a blessing.. praise be to the Almighty.. to the Brahmin and the creator of the universe, touch the feet, 👣👣👣, Shastang Pranam.”On the work front, Bachchan is currently shooting for the sequel of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. He will next be seen in ‘Section 84’, a courtroom drama directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. He has recently finished the 17th season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.