Brendon McCullum backs Joe Root, vows to ‘develop’ Harry Brook into England’s next Test captain | Cricket News

(IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the ECB’s decision to reappoint Joe Root as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement, while insisting that Harry Brook remains the long-term leadership prospect.Brook, who served as Stokes’ deputy during England’s recent Test series against New Zealand, was…

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‘Disrespectful’ to say Pakistan showed no fight: Joe Root defends Babar Azam’s side ahead of third Test | Cricket News

England captain Joe Root has defended Pakistan ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston, saying it is “disrespectful” to claim the visitors have shown “no fight” despite trailing 2-0 in the three-match series.England have already sealed the series after an innings-and-103-run win at Headingley and a 194-run victory at Lord’s. Pakistan have failed to score…

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In 1903, Edouard Benedictus dropped a flask and found safety glass, saving millions of drivers from shards |

A simple lab accident in 1903 led to a major safety breakthrough. French chemist Edouard Benedictus discovered how a special liquid kept a broken flask intact. This led to the invention of laminated glass. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Throughout history, there have been many great inventions that took years to develop, but sometimes even…

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DU fourth year rollout sparks teacher workload concerns as DUTA flags resource crunch

Delhi University will offer direct PhD admissions to its first four-year undergraduate program graduates. Students achieving a 7.5 CGPA, or 7 for SC/ST, can apply directly. The implementation of the fourth year of Delhi University’s undergraduate programme has opened a fresh debate over faculty workload, academic supervision and institutional preparedness. The Delhi University Teachers’ Association…

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Leo Horoscope Today, August 26, 2026: Amplified charisma may yield success; focus on relationships while managing time and resources wisely

Today, your vibrant energy will strengthen your connections and magnetize you towards social events. Students are likely to thrive in exams and interviews, showing remarkable skills. Professionals in service sectors will embrace their tasks with full assurance, while entrepreneurs may embark on journeys for growth. Although finances aren’t in the spotlight, your newfound confidence can…

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The Salton sea’s hidden heat powers a modern lithium rush |

Beneath the Salton Sea’s arid surface lies a vast geothermal basin holding supercritical fluid rich in lithium, dubbed “Lithium Valley.” Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons The Salton Sea has long been considered an area of ecological strife, an evaporating salt lake located in the California desert, characterised by arid banks rather than economic prosperity. However,…

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Quote of the day by Michael Faraday: “Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will…” – a thought-provoking lesson on learning, education and why true knowledge often demands effort |

Quote of the day by Michael Faraday (AI-generated image) Genuine understanding rarely arrives without some real effort attached to it. Michael Faraday put that tension plainly. “Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach,” he wrote. Coming from one of the greatest science communicators of his century,…

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James Anderson crowns Jasprit Bumrah as the best bowler: ‘No one better than him’ | Cricket News

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) Ahead of India’s highly anticipated T20 World Cup final against the New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad, Jasprit Bumrah has received glowing praise from one of fast bowling’s greatest names, James Anderson. The former England pacer, who became the first fast bowler in history to reach 600 Test wickets,…

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