In a thrilling T20 Eliminator match, Vicky Ostwal of Raigad Royals capitalized on a chaotic fielding blunder by Kolhapur Tuskers. While attempting a second run, Ostwal collided with his partner, leaving him vulnerable for a run-out. However, the Tuskers' keeper made a surprising decision to throw the ball back to the bowler instead of attempting the run-out. This allowed Ostwal to regain his ground and continue batting, ultimately scoring 74 runs and leading his team to victory. The Royals advance to Qualifier 2, while Kolhapur faces a painful defeat.

The performance gap in school education between India's top and bottom states has decreased from 51% in 2017-18 to 42% in 2023-24, according to the latest PGI 2.0 report. However, no state has achieved the top performance grades. Chandigarh is the only entity in the Prachesta-1 band, while Punjab leads among states. The report highlights improvements in several areas but indicates that 25 states remain in the Akanshi category, necessitating further reforms. The report emphasizes the need for continued efforts to enhance educational outcomes across the country.

Gailard Sartain, the beloved actor known for his comedic role on Hee Haw and performances in films like Fried Green Tomatoes and Mississippi Burning, has died at 78. His passing was announced by The Church Studio in Tulsa, where he was a regular visitor. Sartain's career began in the 1970s, and he became famous for his role as Sheriff Orville P. Bullmoose on Hee Haw. He also had a successful film career and was a respected artist and illustrator. His death follows that of his co-star Lulu Roman, marking a significant loss for Hee Haw fans.

Rohit Sharma, known for his calm demeanor, shared insights into his batting mindset in a recent interview. He emphasized not focusing on targets while batting, instead advocating for assessing the situation. Rohit acknowledged the mental challenges of high-pressure games, particularly finals, and the importance of emotional control. Recently, he announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a successful career with 4,301 runs in 67 matches. As India prepares for a five-Test series in England, this marks the first major overseas assignment without him in the Test format, although he will continue to play ODIs.