ICC Rankings: Brook becomes No. 2 Test batter, Starc inches closer to Bumrah’s top spot

IANS | December 31, 2025 3:07 PM

Dubai, Dec 31 (IANS) Harry Brook’s gritty effort at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has reshaped the Test Rankings, as the England batter moved three places to be ranked second in the latest ICC rankings, while Mitchell Starc edged closer to India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s top spot following a standout bowling display throughout the series.

NFAP 2025 a big boost for 5G expansion: COAI

IANS | December 31, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s telecom industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Wednesday welcomed the government’s move to release the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2025, calling it a forward-looking step that aligns India’s spectrum planning with global developments and the fast-growing needs of digital communications.