Squad Updates: Your Quick Look at Sports, Weather and Market Moves
Welcome to the squad hub where you get the freshest bites on teams, weather warnings and even stock swings. No fluff, just the stuff that matters right now.
Sports Squad Highlights
First up, cricket. Sanju Samson just crept into the ICC T20I batting rankings, landing at 34th with a 566 rating. That jump follows a hot streak of back-to-back centuries, so keep an eye on him if you follow India’s limited‑overs plans.
If you’re tracking IPL, the KKR vs RCB clash at Eden Gardens comes with a rain scare. Forecasts showed thunderstorms and gusty winds, but the chances of rain drop to about 7% by game time. Grounds crew have covers ready, so the match will likely go ahead – just watch the live updates.
On the international front, Steve Smith will captain Australia in the upcoming Sri Lanka Tests while Pat Cummins takes paternity leave. That change could shake up the line‑up, especially for spin‑friendly pitches in Galle.
Beyond cricket, Emma Raducanu’s run continues as she beats Naomi Osaka at the Washington Open, cruising into the quarter‑finals without losing a service break. Her performance signals she’s in top form ahead of the US hard‑court swing.
Beyond the Field: Weather and Market Alerts
Weather lovers, listen up. Delhi is under a fresh yellow alert from the IMD as three systems bring more rain. The Yamuna stays above the evacuation mark, traffic snarls are expected, and flights at IGI Airport face delays. If you’re traveling, give yourself extra time.
In the north, heavy monsoon rains triggered orange alerts across Uttarakhand and Haryana. Flash floods and power outages are on the radar, so keep your emergency kit handy and follow local advisories.
For stock watchers, Ola Electric’s share price is jittery. After a wild debut year, the stock hovers around Rs 62‑63, but fundamentals are shaky with a recent quarterly loss of Rs 428 crore and a dip in sales. Analysts recommend a hold until the company shows a clear profit path.
On the automotive side, Toyota is offering up to Rs 94,000 off the Urban Cruiser Hyryder hybrid SUV. With fuel prices climbing, the hybrid could be a sensible middle ground between petrol and full EVs.
Finally, a massive Airtel network outage hit Delhi‑NCR and other major cities on August 18, hampering voice calls while data stayed alive. If you’re still experiencing issues, give the provider a little patience – the service is being restored.
That’s the squad round‑up for today. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh updates, and stay ahead of the game, the weather, and the market.
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