Cricket: India Struggles in Second Test Against South Africa; KL Rahul to Lead ODI Squad

The Indian men's cricket team endured a challenging day three of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, suffering a significant batting collapse. South Africa bowled India out for just 201 runs, establishing a substantial lead of 314 runs by the end of day three. Marco Jansen was a key performer for South Africa, wreaking havoc with his bowling, taking six wickets to restrict the hosts. Critics and former players, including Saba Karim, have expressed disappointment with India's batting performance, particularly Rishabh Pant's dismissal.

In other cricket news, KL Rahul has been appointed captain for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa. This series will also see the return of Rishabh Pant to the Indian squad.

Indian Women's Teams Achieve Double World Cup Success

Indian women's sports teams have brought double glory to the nation by clinching two major World Cup titles recently. The Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team emerged victorious in the inaugural T20 World Cup, defeating Nepal by seven wickets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed their triumph as a "shining example of teamwork and determination."

Adding to the celebrations, the Indian Women's Kabaddi Team secured their second consecutive World Cup title in Dhaka. They won the final with a dominant 35-28 victory over Chinese Taipei. This achievement was widely lauded, with leaders like Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulating the team for making "a billion hearts proud."