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India Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Nitish Reddy's absence won't create much imbalance in Manchester: Sanjay Manjrekar
Former Indian cricketer and seasoned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the absence of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the upcoming fourth Test against England won't create much imbalance in the Indian team. The match is set to get underway on Wednesday, July 23, at Old Trafford, who impressed in the third Test with a solid all-round performance, scoring 43 runs and claiming three wickets, has been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a knee injury. While his contributions were noteworthy, Manjrekar is confident that India can manage without him and even sees the injury as an opportunity to strengthen the batting on ESPN Cricinfo, Manjrekar said, 'I do not think it will create much imbalance or the Indian team will suddenly become weak because Nitish Kumar Reddy helped as a bowler in the last match but Akash Deep was off colour. I do not think Nitish not being there will create much imbalance.' The former batter pointed to India's batting struggles during the Lord's Test, particularly in the second innings where they fell short in the chase, as a reason to rethink the team composition.'Maybe India should replace him with a pure batter because we have seen collapses in the previous game, and we were slightly short of batting in that run-chase,' Manjrekar suggested.'Bringing Prasidh back doesn't make sense' India, currently battling multiple injury concerns, are also without pacers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh for the Manchester Test. Both fast bowlers have been ruled out, leaving the team to consider fresh options. Amongst those in the fray is uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj, who was recently drafted into the squad and could be handed a Test is in favour of giving the 24-year-old a shot. Anshul had an impressive domestic run, picking up 34 wickets in just six matches in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy at an average of 13.79. Overall, he has taken 79 wickets from 24 first-class games, maintaining a healthy average of another option would be Prasidh Krishna, who featured in the first two Tests, Manjrekar is cautious about recalling a bowler who was recently dropped for lack of form.'There might be cloudy conditions at Old Trafford. Then you need simple bowlers there. Maybe Prasidh Krishna is better suited if there is bounce on the pitch and he is slightly experienced as well. But if he is out of the team based on his form, then bringing him back on the same form does not make sense,' he the commentator backs a pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Anshul Kamboj to lead India's bowling attack in conditions that could offer some India aim to bounce back in the crucial fourth Test, Manjrekar's insights reflect the strategic rethinking required amid a growing injury list.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
2 hours ago
- Science
- India Today
500-billion-year-old fossil reveals where spiders on your wall came from
A fossil discovery is turning conventional wisdom about spider evolution upside down.A new study of Mollisonia symmetrica, a 500-million-year-old marine fossil, reveals that arachnids, spiders and their relatives, evolved in the ocean rather than exclusively on land as previously and scorpions have ruled as terrestrial predators for 400 million years, with their success often attributed to adaptations for life on land. Until now, the fossil record suggested that arachnids originated and diversified only after their ancestors conquered terrestrial However, this new research, led by Nicholas Strausfeld of the University of Arizona and published in Current Biology, challenges that narrative. Illustration of what the Mollisonia animal would have looked like at the time it lived, more than 500 million years ago. (Photo: Nick Strausfeld) The Fossil That Changed the StoryMollisonia symmetrica was discovered in Cambrian-age rocks and is preserved in remarkable detail, enough to study its brain and nervous system. Traditionally classified as a primitive chelicerate, its external features, a broad carapace and a sturdy, segmented trunk, are reminiscent of early marine arthropods like horseshoe careful imaging and analysis revealed something stunning: the neural anatomy of Mollisonia matches closely with that of modern arachnids, not horseshoe crabs or other key finding confirmed Mollisonia's prosoma (the front part of its body) contains a radiating pattern of segmented ganglia, similar to spiders and scorpions. Its unsegmented brain extends short nerves to a pair of pincer-like appendages, similar to spider most decisive feature is its brain's orientation, which is flipped compared to crustaceans, insects, centipedes, and even horseshoe crabs. This defining structure, also seen in living arachnids, likely allowed for faster neural control, crucial for predation and the intricate movements involved in web-spinning.'It's as if the Limulus-type brain, seen in horseshoe crabs, was flipped backwards, exactly what we find in modern spiders,' Strausfeld explained. Such neural traits, found only in arachnids, place Mollisonia as a direct ancestor within this lineage, not a marine side analyses of over 100 anatomical traits across extinct and living arthropods reinforced the finding: Mollisonia is closely related to today's spiders, scorpions, sun spiders, and other new perspective suggests arachnids evolved many of their key traits underwater before some later lineages ventured onto land, possibly preying on ancestral insects and millipedes and driving evolutionary innovations like insect flight for escape.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur wins heart with special gesture for six-star Kranti Gaud
Harmanpreet Kaur had a heartfelt gesture for Kranti Gaud after India clinched the three-match ODI series against England with a 13-run victory on Tuesday, July 22, at the Riverside Ground in delivered a sensational performance, becoming only the third Indian bowler - after Jhulan Goswami and Jasprit Bumrah - to claim a six-wicket haul in an ODI on English who was named Player of the Match for scoring her seventh ODI century, chose to share the award with Kranti. She also signed the match ball used by Kranti to take her six wickets and presented it to her as a token of appreciation. Also Read: INDW vs ENGW: Harmanpreet's historic feat, Kranti's fire seal ODI series win for IndiaPraising Kranti's maturity and composure, Harmanpreet credited her for effectively using the experience gained from playing for India A and the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL).'I want to share my Player of the Match award with Kranti because she bowled one of the best spells of her career. It's a fantastic achievement, especially as a fast bowler—we've been longing for bowlers of her quality. She brought all her experience from playing for India A, the WPL, and domestic cricket, and executed it perfectly. She truly deserves this, and I'm really happy for her,' Harmanpreet said. Watch the video hereFrom Captain with lots of heart and love A special gesture for a special spell Captain @ImHarmanpreet shares her Player of the Match award with Kranti Gaud and presents her with a signed ball & a special message #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 23, 2025Harmanpreet, Kranti drown England With impressive figures of 9.5-1-52-6, Kranti dismissed Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, and Lauren Bell. On the back of her spell, India bowled England out for 305 in 49.5 overs while defending a target of after India elected to bat first, Harmanpreet led from the front with a superb knock of 102 off 84 balls, laced with 14 boundaries. She was well-supported by Jemimah Rodrigues (50) and Richa Ghosh (38*), helping India post a competitive the second innings, Kranti stepped up and ensured England never took control of the chase. She finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming nine wickets at an outstanding average of 15.11.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
12 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
This was treason: Trump accuses Obama of rigging US presidential elections
US President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of "treason," saying Obama led a plan to wrongly connect him to Russia and hurt his 2016 presidential campaign. Since taking office in January, this is the most serious accusation Trump has made against repeated remarks made by Tulsi Gabbard, his intelligence chief, who said Obama officials should face prosecution. Gabbard released documents and called the 2016 events a "treasonous conspiracy" by top Obama officials to damage Trump said, "It's there, he's guilty. This was treason. The witch hunt that you should be talking about is they caught President Obama absolutely cold ... They tried to rig the election and they got caught — and there should be very severe consequences for that."RUSSIA TRIED TO INFLUENCE US ELECTIONAccording to news agency Reuters, US intelligence reports found that Russia tried to influence the 2016 election to help Trump and harm Democrat Hillary Clinton. But these reports said the impact was limited and showed no proof Russia changed votes.A Senate report in 2020 said Russia worked with people like Paul Manafort to interfere with the election to support Trump's often calls these investigations a "hoax" and recently shared a fake video showing Obama being arrested. Democrats say the claims are false and politically motivated. Congressman Jim Himes wrote, "This is a lie... there was no evidence of politicisation in the intelligence community's actions."TRUMP TARGETS OBAMA AND EPSTEINTrump, who is under pressure from his supporters, has been urging to release files on Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges. When asked about Epstein, Trump quickly turned to criticise said, "The witch hunt that you should be talking about is they caught President Obama absolutely cold... There should be very severe consequences for that."Trump warned that action might be taken against Obama and his officials, calling the Russia probe a "treasonous act" and accusing Obama of "trying to lead a coup."Obama has often been a target of Trump's attacks. In 2011, Trump claimed Obama was not born in the US, which led Obama to release his birth response to Trump's accusations, a spokesperson from Barack Obama's office said that nothing in the documents released last week changes the key conclusion: Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 US election but did not succeed in altering any votes. - EndsWith inputs from ReutersTune InMust Watch
India Today
12 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Mexico seeks return of 14 nationals held at US ‘Alligator Alcatraz' facility
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said that 14 Mexican nationals are currently being held at a US detention center, 'Alligator Alcatraz,' and that her government is working to have them repatriated immediately.'All arrangements are being made to ensure they are repatriated immediately to Mexico,' Sheinbaum said during her daily news those detained are brothers Carlos and Alejandro Gonzalez, whose father, Martin Gonzalez, shared their story with local radio station W. He said Carlos, 26, was visiting the U.S. on a valid tourist visa when he was pulled over by a state trooper for not having a car registration. When Alejandro arrived to provide the missing document, he was detained as well. Both were then transferred to the detention 'The facility is completely sealed off—no sunlight, lights on 24 hours a day. They don't know if it's day or night,' their father said. 'Obviously, my sons are desperate to get out of this situation.'The facility, located about 37 miles from Miami in a dense subtropical wetland known for its population of alligators, crocodiles, and pythons, has drawn attention for its harsh conditions. US officials have reportedly used the facility's remote and intimidating environment to demonstrate a tougher stance on immigration under President Donald Trump's administration. Since Trump took office on January 20, a total of 73,533 people have been returned to Mexico, 67,008 of them Mexican nationals, according to US Department of Homeland Security has not commented on the brothers' case. Meanwhile, Mexico's consul in Orlando, Juan Sabines, stated in a video shared Monday that the brothers remain in 'legal limbo,' as their appointed lawyer does not have access to their case file, and no judge has been assigned yet. - EndsMust Watch
