Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India terminates pilot who failed drug test
Air India terminated a pilot's employment after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. This action followed an incident where the aircraft experienced multiple hydraulic failures. The flight encountered an altitude upset, causing injuries to passengers and crew. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau recommended action against the pilot. A detailed investigation into the incident…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is insisting that Jasprit Bumrah play a practice red-ball match before the New Zealand Test series due to concerns over his fitness after a knee injury sustained in November 2025. Bumrah has not played a red-ball match since then due to a knee issue and his involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The BCCI believes that a fast bowler cannot jump straight from T20 simulations into a five-day Test series without risking a complete physical breakdown. In order to avoid putting Bumrah at risk of injury, the selection panel is mapping out an awkward scheduling puzzle, with options including a domestic Ranji Trophy fixture or an India A tour of New Zealand.
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