Australia Dominate Opening Session in Border-Gavaskar Trophy; ICC Issues Arrest Warrants Notice
Australia’s cricket team made a strong start in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, claiming four wickets during an electrifying opening session in Perth. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and chose to bat first; however, India’s top order struggled, ending the session at a modest 51/4.
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were among the batsmen dismissed as Australia capitalised on their aggressive bowling, led by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. This is the first Test match of the series, and the outcome could influence the World Test Championship 2023-2025 finalists.
In a pivotal development outside of sport, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, for alleged war crimes concerning the Gaza conflict. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time leaders from a Western-aligned democracy have faced such charges.
The warrants are stirring significant backlash in Israel, with officials labelling the ICC’s actions as biased and antisemitic. In contrast, Palestinians and various human rights advocates welcomed the decision, viewing it as a crucial step towards accountability for actions taken during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Despite the potential implications for international travel, as the warrants could risk detention for Netanyahu and Gallant in any of the 124 countries that have ratified the Rome Statute governing the ICC, both leaders have openly rejected the charges. The ICC has stated that it will continue to gather evidence and information related to these charges, amid ongoing violence and political tension in the region.
In cricketing news, Zimbabwe set a remarkable record by posting the highest T20 International total of 344/4 against Gambia, led by an explosive innings from Sikandar Raza who scored 133 runs off just 43 balls. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Nepal, showcasing the evolving landscape of international cricket.
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Zimbabwe made a mind-blowing 344/4 in their 20 overs against Gambia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B.
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