5th Test: Victories like the one at The Oval ease scrutiny of settling into captaincy, says Bangar on Gill

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:41 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the nail-biting six-run victory in the thrilling fifth Test at The Oval should ease the scrutiny on Shubman Gill’s captaincy as he adjusts to life at the top job. Gill’s first assignment as India’s Test captain ended in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, finishing with a 2-2 scoreline.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Philippines President in New Delhi

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi/Manila, Aug 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in New Delhi on Monday, expressing confidence that the visiting leader's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will significantly deepen the ties between two nations.

Neeru Bajwa calls ‘Tehran’ co-star John Abraham, a dream co-actor

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:02 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Actress Neeru Bajwa, who predominantly works in Punjabi cinema, has made a return to Hindi cinema with the recently released ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ and is set to follow it up with another Hindi release ‘Tehran’. The actress is all praise for her ‘Tehran’ co-star John Abraham.