The abandonment means India continue to lead the five-match T20I series 2-1, while South Africa now have only one opportunity left to draw level. (PTI Photo) The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned on Wednesday without a single ball being bowled after extremely poor visibility caused by a thick blanket…
National News Lok Sabha Passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, replacing the GST compensation cess on tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala. The new regime maintains high excise duties (₹5,000–₹11,000 per 1,000 cigarettes, 60–70% on unmanufactured tobacco, 100%…
India coach Gautam Gambhir speaks with Shubman Gill (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s captain in Tests and ODIs, Shubman Gill, finds himself under increasing scrutiny as his struggles with the bat continue during the ongoing tour of Australia. The 25-year-old, who made his T20I comeback at the 2025 Asia Cup after nearly a year…