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Australia shakes up its Test squad by dropping Marnus Labuschagne and missing Steve Smith due to injury for the first Test against the West Indies. Rising stars Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis are brought in. Pat Cummins leads a squad looking to bounce back from recent setbacks.

West Indies and Australia face off in a three-Test series starting June 25, 2025, in Barbados. Indian fans need FanCode for live action, with no TV broadcast available locally. International viewers can catch the games on TNT Sports, ESPN, and regional platforms. The series promises intense cricket across Barbados, Grenada, and Jamaica.

The 'Ve Haaniyaan' music videos, featuring Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, offer fans a double treat with Danny's original and Neha Kakkar's female version. The latest release showcases rare footage from their 2013 wedding, blending romance, nostalgia, and real-life chemistry, all under Dreamiyata Music's banner.

Shafali Verma is making headlines with her stellar batting in the Senior Women's One-Day Challenger Trophy 2025. With 388 runs in four matches, she’s showcasing a new maturity in her game, balancing aggression with consistency and aiming to secure her spot in the India squad for the upcoming 2025 ODI World Cup.

The trailer for Maalik reveals Rajkummar Rao as a cold-blooded gangster, marking a dramatic shift from his recent roles. Set in 1980s Allahabad, the film explores ambition and power with high-stakes action. Pulkit directs a star-studded cast including Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manushi Chhillar. Expect Maalik in cinemas by July 11, 2025.

Neymar was set to make his Indian football debut with Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League against Mumbai City FC, sparking huge excitement among fans. Plans for a bigger stadium and anticipation soared, but a major knee injury ruled him out, leaving Indian fans disappointed and reshaping the spotlight on Asian club football.

Korba has kicked off an initiative to hire female conductors for its city bus fleet. With three applications in so far, the effort focuses on women's empowerment, better service, and addressing labor concerns, aiming to make public transport safer and more inclusive.

Shefali Jariwala, remembered for 'Kaanta Laga,' died at 42, triggering speculation about her health and lifestyle. While early signs pointed to cardiac arrest, unexplained factors like fasting, expired food, and self-medication complicate the story. The investigation continues amid calls for privacy and factual reporting.

Sonakshi Sinha has spoken out after Paresh Rawal announced he won’t return for Hera Pheri 3, saying the film feels incomplete without him. Rawal, who played the beloved character Baburao, denied creative differences led to his exit. Sinha and Rawal will soon appear together in Nikita Roy, hitting cinemas June 27.

Rajasthan Royals have signed 19-year-old South African talent Lhuan-dre Pretorius as a replacement for Nitish Rana, who is out with a calf injury. Pretorius, SA20 and U19 World Cup standout, joins at ₹30 lakh. With playoffs out of reach, Rajasthan shifts focus to young prospects for their last two IPL 2025 matches.