Gill, Jaiswal propel India to 314/4 at lunch on Day 4
Rajkot (PTI): Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 149 and Shubman Gill's classy 91 powered India to 314 for 4 at lunch on day 4 of the third Test against England, extending the current overall lead to 440.
Resuming at 196 for 2, India lost the wickets of Gill, who missed out on a century and night-watchman Kuldeep Yadav (27).
Jaiswal, who hit 11 fours and seven sixes, had retired hurt at 104 on Saturday due to back spasms. He returned on day 4 and was at the crease along with Sarfaraz Khan (22) during the break with India leading by 440 runs.
For England, Rehan Ahmed (1/64) picked up one wicket on Sunday, while Joe Root (1/80) and Tom Hartley (1/78) were the other wicket takers.
Brief scores: India: 445 and 314 for 4 in 82 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 149 batting, Shubman Gill 91; Rehan Ahmed 1/64)
England 1st innings: 319.
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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit.
Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the "enduring bonds" between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries' shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
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Modi said the visit comes at the invitation of his "dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu."
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management... defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said in his departure statement.
The prime minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
"I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations," he said.
Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
