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  The Indian cricket team faces a fitness crisis with Ishan Kishan ruled out, potentially opening the door for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old who has been sidelined for nine matches. Despite public calls for his inclusion, the team management, led by Gautam Gambhir, has resisted, citing concerns over the team's performance and the need for consistency. The challenge in New Zealand is expected to be tougher due to larger grounds, movement off the pitch, and a minuscule margin for error. While Kotak believes Soor…

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• Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say

  Iran has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, officials say. The plans reflect a conviction in Iran's leadership that a renewed US military campaign would have to be met with a stronger response than before. The impact of such attacks could depend on how operators reroute traffic and the capacity available on alternative connections.

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• Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public

  Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament next week following allegations against him, following public complaints about alleged misconduct. Steele-John, who was previously on leave after an investigation into allegations of misconduct, will instead focus on an independent investigation to its conclusion. The Senate has been uncertain about his attendance after a public stoush with the party's leader, David Shoebridge, over whether he was on leave while an investigation was unde…

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