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The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix packed in a record 220,000 fans, with international visitors nearly doubling. McLaren stunned with a one-two finish, while post-race technical disqualifications flipped the results. Zhou Guanyu returned as Ferrari’s reserve, still making waves in Chinese motorsport.

Mitchell Starc has pulled out of Australia’s 2025 Champions Trophy squad to manage his ankle injury, handing over the captaincy to Steve Smith with Pat Cummins also sidelined. With big names like Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh out and Marcus Stoinis retiring, Australia now faces tough odds in the upcoming tournament.

Nidhi Jain, a student from a government school in Bundi, Rajasthan, scored an outstanding 99.67% in the RBSE 10th exams. Overcoming personal tragedy during the pandemic, she emerged as the state's topper. Her achievement, celebrated by the Education Minister, highlights both her resilience and the growing reputation of government schools.

Mitchell Starc has pulled out of Australia's squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to ankle pain and personal reasons. Steve Smith will step in as captain as Australia faces a tough campaign with several senior players missing. The team is relying on young bowlers as they kick off their tournament in Lahore on February 22.

Mumbai Indians will kick off IPL 2025 without Hardik Pandya, who’s serving a one-match ban for slow over-rates. Suryakumar Yadav steps in as captain for the high-voltage opener against CSK while the team manages the early absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Hardik Pandya put Mumbai Indians in the driver's seat by winning the toss and choosing to bowl against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. With both sides struggling for consistency, the toss sets up a tactical battle on a pitch favoring slower bowlers and puts pressure on CSK's batting to deliver.