he Indian Ministry of Defence has given armed forces a “free hand” to respond to any provocation, leading to heightened military activity across multiple sectors, including Jammu, Jaisalmer, and the Sialkot sector. Heavy artillery shelling was reported from both sides, with intermittent exchanges intensifying by the hour. Authorities confirmed there has been no damage to Jammu Airport, despite rumors of a potential strike.
This incident comes amidst heightened actions by the U.S. government against students supporting Palestine. Last year, protests erupted across several universities in the U.S., leading to the arrest of nearly 2,000 demonstrators.
New Zealand, having won the toss, elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 252 runs. The Kiwi innings was anchored by a solid performance from their top order, with notable contributions from Kane Williamson and Tom Latham. However, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, managed to contain the scoring with timely breakthroughs and disciplined bowling.
