Former England bowler Stuart Broad criticized India’s team selection in their five-wicket defeat at Headingley, suggesting that wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav should have replaced Shardul Thakur due to the pitch’s suitability for spin. He also recommended including left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh if Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the second Test, while urging India to remain calm and avoid drastic changes after one loss.
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Read moreColumbia University has agreed to pay over $220 million to the Trump administration to restore federal research funding lost due to concerns about antisemitism on campus, including $200 million over three years and $21 million for civil rights violations against Jewish staff. The agreement requires institutional reforms, such as restructuring disciplinary procedures and adopting a federally-endorsed definition of antisemitism, while maintaining university independence. Want More Context? 🔎
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