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  • AI reveals corruption allegations against Richard Grenell

    AI reveals corruption allegations against Richard Grenell

    In an interesting development, a social media user has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight various allegations of corruption against United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump’s aide Richard Grenell, after asking X’s AI chatbot Grok-2 about it.

    Grenell has garnered a massive following in Pakistan ever since he called for the release of former prime minister (PM) Imran Khan from prison.

    Amid social media spats between government and Imran Khan supporters, a netizen with the handle @RShahzaddk on Thursday posted screenshots of alleged details of corruption provided by the AI assistant.

    “State-of-the-art AI assistant Grok-2 highlights @RichardGrenell’s undisclosed work for Moldovan oligarch Plahotniuc and Hungarian government-funded entities — raising serious questions about transparency and FARA compliance. Why the silence on these conflicts of interest, Ambassador?” he wrote.

    “Richard Grenell, a former US diplomat and political figure, has been subject to various allegations regarding corruption, primarily related to his professional activities before and during his time in public office [sic],” he quoted the AI chatbot as saying.

    “Advocacy work for a Moldovan Politician: Grenell was accused of not disclosing payments for advocacy work on behalf of Vladimir Plahotniuc, a Moldovan politician who the we [sic] later accused of corruption. Grenell wrote op-eds defending Plahotniuc without disclosing any financial ties, which could potentially violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA),” Grok added.

    It further said that there have been concerns about Grenell’s foreign consultancy work, particularly with clients in countries like Moldova where he was alleged to have worked without registering under FARA “This has raised questions about the transparency of his dealings and the potential for conflicts of interest, especially given his later roles in the US intelligence and diplomacy.”


    The post comes as Pakistanis continue to argue over Grenell’s newfound interest in Pakistani politics and his support for incarcerated former premier Khan. Trump’s aide had on December 16 posted a screenshot of a Geo News Urdu article with a headline translated in English as “Homosexual Richard Grenell appointed as Trump’s envoy” with the caption, “I’ll say it again, @geonews_urdu: Free Imran Khan.”

    Expectedly, the post went viral, with most PTI supporters and leaders appreciating the US official for raising his voice for the Khan.

    Grenell had also previously voiced his support for the incarcerated premier on his official X account. This had prompted PTI supports to celebrate and congratulate Grenell on his nomination as the presidential envoy for special missions by Trump.

    Since then, Grenell has been consistently engaging with PTI supporters’ accounts while echoing their calls for Khan’s release.

  • Indian Punjabi singer Jessie Gill plans exciting trip to Pakistan

    Indian Punjabi singer Jessie Gill plans exciting trip to Pakistan

    They say you should never meet your heroes—but who knew a surprise phone call could turn into a headline-worthy moment?


    A female fan who is very fond of Jessie Gill requested to talk to him, and after the conversation, she got emotional.


    Indian Punjabi singer Jessie Gill has announced that he will visit Pakistan soon, delighting fans.


    Gill confirmed the trip while speaking to a Pakistani fan on the phone during Dunya TV’s program ‘Mazaq Raat.’ The video of her interaction went viral on social media, with many praising host Imran Ashraf.


    During the program, a girl brought a picture of herself and Jessie Gill, claiming to be her biggest fan. She requested Imran Ashraf to let her talk to Jessie Gill on the phone. Despite the time difference between Pakistan and Canada, where Gill currently resides, Imran Ashraf decided to try to call. 


    Imran Ashraf called Jessie Gill, and to everyone’s surprise, the Indian singer answered. Speaking in Punjabi, Imran Ashraf informed Gill about the fangirl and her wish to talk to her. The fan got emotional and started crying, barely able to speak.


    Jessie Gill spoke to the girl in Punjabi and later switched to Hindi and Urdu, announcing, “I intend to come to Pakistan soon.” He also requested Imran Ashraf and the fan to share the video on social media and mention him in the post.


    While it is not entirely clear if Jessie Gill’s announcement was a definite plan or made to please the fan girl, it has certainly excited her fans in Pakistan.

  • Lahore gets Pakistan’s first smog tower

    Lahore gets Pakistan’s first smog tower

    Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) has installed Pakistan’s first-ever ‘smog tower’ in Lahore in an attempt to reduce air pollution and smog in the provincial capital.


    Officials have told local media that the performance of the smog tower installed in Mehmood Booti will be monitored to allow an informed decision about installing more towers in the future. 

    The tower, currently 20 feet high, can be extended to 50 feet. 

    It will consume a low amount of electricity and has the capacity to be run on solar and battery power. 


    The tower has been manufactured in Pakistan after a detailed study of smog towers manufactured by renowned companies abroad.


    However, the cost of the locally developed tower is three times lower than that of the internationally manufactured tower.

    Experiments with the tower had been conducted before the final installation. An official of the manufacturing company told the media that before installing the smog tower in Lahore, the company conducted laboratory tests and more tests at various polluted sites in Islamabad and Gujranwala.

    Mahmood Booti area of Lahore has been selected because it has the highest air pollution. 


    Environment Protection Agency has claimed that after the installation of the tower, the AQI in the neighbourhood has come down from 1600 to 250 in a few days. 
    It is expected that if 200 towers are installed in different parks, shopping centres and commercial areas throughout Lahore, the city can be free from smog.


    Director General of the Environment Protection Department Punjab Imran Hamid Shaikh, addressing a presser, said that the smog tower will be able to filter up to 50,000 cubic feet of air per hour over an area of one kilometre. “The field test of the tower will be conducted for 15 days, during which its ability to clear up pollutants caused by chimneys, industries and dumping sites will be ascertained.”


    He stated that the environment department will monitor chemical pollutants in the air via air quality monitors, and if the experiment proves successful, more towers will be installed. 


    Notably, the project is not incurred by the Punjab government and the experiment is being conducted with the support of private sector engineers. Meanwhile, the environment protection departments will stand by private entities assisting with the cause.

  • Hania Aamir of India? Ayesha Khan reveals what she thinks of the comparison

    Hania Aamir of India? Ayesha Khan reveals what she thinks of the comparison

    Comparisons between Ayesha Khan and Pakistan’s beloved star Hania Aamir has taken the entertainment world by storm, leaving fans curious to know what Khan really thinks about it.

     In an interview with Filmygyan YouTube channel, the ex-contestant of Bigg Boss 18 shared her thoughts on being called the ‘Hania Aamir of India.’

     Ayesha Khan said, “She’s truly wonderful, extremely beautiful, and a fantastic actress. And let’s not forget, she sings beautifully, I, on the other hand, can’t sing at all.”

    Khan also expressed her admiration for Pakistani content, revealing, “I’m a big fan of Pakistani dramas. I believe Indian audiences connect more with them than even Pakistanis themselves do.”

    When asked if she would be open to working in a Pakistani production, Ayesha Khan didn’t hesitate: “Absolutely, if I get the opportunity, I’d love to be part of a Pakistani drama.”

    Ayesha Khan’s admiration for Hania Aamir’s talent is clear, but it doesn’t stop there. She goes on to say how much she values Pakistani content and its growing influence

    As for Hania Aamir, she keeps impressing audiences with her amazing performance, most notably in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum alongside Fahad Mustafa.

    Earlier,  Chhota Pandit from Bollywood’s iconic film Bhool Bhulaiyaa is the role actress Hania Aamir would love to play.

    Chhota Pandit from Bollywood’s iconic film Bhool Bhulaiyaa is the role actress Hania Aamir would love to play.

    Appearing as a guest on The Dubai Journey, hosted by Rannvijay Singha, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actress shared her excitement about bringing this fun character to life, also mentioning her love for other Bollywood roles like Pushpa.

    The host, Rannvijay Singha, asked, “So if you had to play the role of an already existing iconic character from one of the Indian films, which one would it be?”

    Hania Aamir replied, “I would love to play Chhota Pandit from Bhool Bhulaiyaa (the first one) or Pushpa. I would totally kill it in those roles.”

    The Mujhe Pyaar Huha actress love for Bollywood doesn’t stop there. She also revealed her favourite film, saying, “Om Shanti Om is my favourite film, favourite film. I love Tamasha and Ram Leela.”

    The host Rannvijay Singha asked, “Any core childhood memory or something that you always carry with you wherever you go?”

    “Honestly, my childhood was kind of dark, so I think when you see a lot of sad people around you, it just gives you this superpower of being grateful – being grateful for everything, dealing with things in a better way, and having a positive outlet. Just dealing with things nicely and maintaining a positive outlook on life. And eventually, it also made me funny, cracking jokes just to get through difficult situations. So, my childhood was full of ‘getting through it,’ and that became a huge part of my personality. Even now, no matter what happens, I’m like, it’ll be okay,” the Mere Humsafar actress said.

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is directed by Badar Mehmood and written by Farhat Istiaq.

  • Shaheen Afridi excluded from Test squad over disobedience: Reports

    Shaheen Afridi excluded from Test squad over disobedience: Reports

    Disobedience towards selectors has cost Shaheen Afridi dearly, as media reports claim that the pacer was not included in the Test squad against South Africa after he refused to play four-day matches.

    According to Express, Shaheen was not given a chance in the Test series against South Africa despite his excellent form. He played an important role in the team’s success by taking seven wickets in the ODI series.

    Reports state that a selector called Shaheen and asked him to play a four-day match which he couldn’t due to unknown reasons. He was then removed from the Test squad. Babar Azam also received similar instructions, which he did not follow, but he joined the team. National cricketers are not happy with the behaviour of one particular selector. He retired some time ago. 

    Shaheen still wants to play red-ball cricket and was disappointed at not being selected for the South Africa tour squad. Even before returning after the ODIs, he had offered the team management that he. ould stay for Test matches, but no one bothered to stop him, reports claims.

    During the Centurion Test against South Africa, the Pakistani team was seemingly missing a left-arm fast bowler, and left-arm pacer Mir Hamza was also not included among the four selected pacers.

    Interestingly, Shaheen was not selected for the Test squad in the name of workload management and was allowed to participate in the Bangladesh Premier League. He will represent Fortune Brishall in the event starting on December 30. He has been given a No Objection Letter (NOC) until January 15. He will participate in five matches.

  • Kniko Howard: Exploring the Life of Draya Michele’s Eldest Son

    Kniko Howard: Exploring the Life of Draya Michele’s Eldest Son

    Kniko Howard is a famous American child. He is known for being the eldest son of Draya Michele. His mother is a media personality, American reality television star, actress, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Kinko’s father is a barber in Pennsylvania.

    Kniko Howard isn’t the most popular name around. However, he is best known as the son of actress, entrepreneur, and former reality television star Draya Michele. Draya’s life and work are often reasons for her getting in the news. However, her son Kniko has been able to keep a low profile. This blog will focus on Kniko’s life, his mother’s relationship, and the aspects that make him stand out. Let’s start our topic of discussion with a profile summary of Kniko!

    Kniko Howard Profile Summary

    Full Name

    Kniko Howard

    Gender

    Male

    Birth Year

    2002

    Age

    22 (As of 2024)

    Birth Place

    Pennsylvania, USA

    Current Residence

    Pennsylvania, USA

    Nationality

    American

    Ethnicity

    Mixed-race

    Religion

    Christianity

    Early Life and Background

    Kniko Howard was born in 2002. At the time, Draya was trying to make a name for herself in the entertainment scene. Singlehandedly raising a child must have its struggles. However, Draya made sure to put her son’s welfare first.

    Kniko spent most of his young days not exposed to the world, thanks to his mother. This choice allowed Draya to give her son a taste of ordinary life while the love she was gaining slowly snatched all the attention.

    The mother worked hard to provide her son with a good life while still focusing on developing his distinct personality. This combination of private moments and the need to be known made the public shape Kniko, teaching him how to cope and stand out when in public balance.

    Relationship With Draya Michele

    According to Draya Michele, his popularity became a new phenomenon when he was featured on Basketball Wives LA and his fashion brands. However, her relationship with Kniko proved to the world that she could be more than an entrepreneur. Draya raised her voice before and expressed what she suffered for her son. 

    While appearing in such endeavours, Draya emphasized that her son Kniko was her safe keeper and mentioned their close relationship. She worked at several jobs to afford a decent living for this child. Even with such odds, she never focused on education and the respect this boy must be instilled with.

    His Education

    Draya keeps Kniko’s schooling as her priority. She gives in to feelings of happiness for each of Kniko’s academic achievements. It was how Draya placed special emphasis on Kniko’s education to ensure he went through some other opportunities she was deprived of growing up. During his formative years, he attended a private school and then progressed to a high school with a good reputation for academic excellence. She sometimes praised Kniko for his commitment to school and a few accomplishments without revealing too much.

    Kniko Howard Personality

    While little is known about Kniko’s personality, Draya paints a positive picture of him. She describes him as kind, disciplined, and intelligent. He is keen on academics and sports and has talents in both. He is said to be grounded, suggesting that Draya established these values in him. Friends and many family members have praised him for being respectful and humble. This kind of personality is quite rare, especially in children of celebrities.

    Relationship With Siblings

    Kniko has a brother who is younger than him. His name is Jru Scandrick, and he was born in 2016. Jru is the son of Draya and Orlando Scandrick, who used to play for the NFL. The two siblings have a good rapport and love being together. Draya tries to ensure that both her children are raised in a balanced way. She emphasizes the need to stick together as a family. Kniko knows what is expected of him as the elder brother and lives up to it.

    Read Also: Lil Baby Biography, Early Life, Career, Net Worth

    Kniko’s Low-Profile Approach to Life

    Unlike many star children who splurge on fame to grab attention, Kniko Howard has chosen to lead a low-key life. His participation with the public is scarce compared to that of his mother.

    Staying out of the limelight could be done in the name of maturity and choice. He favours living in solitude, wanting a space away from media pressure usually positioned towards those kids. Although his mother is famous for appearing in different shows, Kniko has preferred to avoid the publicity train. This has helped him grow away on his prongs individually.

    This low-key approach has always made her fans and followers very curious about Kniko’s personal life. However, apart from following him on social media and checking him out at public events, Kniko is an enigma.

    Kniko Howard Social Media Presence

    His social media presence is minimal. His Instagram account has a few posts and followers. Although Kniko is not as active on social media as his mother, he is on IG with a private account. His mother’s social media has pictures of both Kniko and her. Furthermore, she also shares her life and his accomplishments. Kniko has no intention of pursuing any business promotion with the account.

    His mother posts about any family occasion on social media, and that’s when Kniko appears in them. This has to do with his deep-seated belief in maintaining his privacy. Only so many moments of his life make up for such rare posts.

    Final Thoughts

    Although Kniko Howard is the son of two celebrities, he has succeeded in creating a life of his own defined by his schooling, interests, and decisions. Kniko’s mother has built herself a career in the limelight. However, Kniko managed to stay out of the spotlight. He is concentrating on his curricular activities and being a recluse. A level of maturity and a definite sense of self come with this choice to live quietly, enabling Kniko to mature and evolve without the media’s attention.

    In this blog, we have discussed everything you need to know about this kid. We have also explained how Kaniko maintains his private life and stays away from the spotlight. I hope you got all the information regarding your favourite celebrity’s child.

  • Imran Khan admits govt saved country from bankruptcy

    Imran Khan admits govt saved country from bankruptcy

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan acknowledged on Thursday that the incumbent federal government led by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has stabilised the country’s economy, which was on the verge of collapse in the past years.

    “The government has successfully prevented the economy from going bankrupt,” he said while speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail Rawalpindi after a hearing of the ToshaKhana case.

    On being asked whether he was conceding that the government had improved the economy, the former PM responded, “The economy has been stabilised, and it has been rescued from bankruptcy, but it has not seen growth yet.”

    The former Premier’s statement comes as the country witnesses improvement in economic indicators, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) touching an all-time high and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) slashing the interest rate to 13 per cent from a historic high of 23 per cent.

    A brokerage report said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s annual consumer price inflation rate is expected to drop to 4.1 per cent in December, the lowest level in more than six years.

    “We expect inflation in December to decline to 4.1 per cent YoY [year-on-year], down from last month’s 4.9 per cent. This marks the lowest inflation reading since April 2018, when it stood at 3.96 per cent,” said Arif Habib Limited in a report.

    Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, clarified on Thursday that her brother will not accept house arrest.

    Speaking to reporters outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Aleema Khan said that knowing that rumours had been spread that her brother would be shifted to Bani Gala or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Khan made it clear that he will not accept house arrest or be moved from jail.

    “I am clarifying that all political prisoners be released, and if they want to keep me in jail, they can, but I will not agree to house arrest,” Aleema Khan quoted her brother as saying.

    She also stated that her brother expressed concern over the reported airstrike by Pakistani jets near the Pak-Afghan border and said that the country’s economic development is linked to peace in Afghanistan.
    “Such actions in Afghanistan will destroy peace in Pakistan as well as have a direct impact on the country’s economy,” she said while quoting Imran Khan.

    When questioned about the first phase of the civil disobedience movement aimed to halt remittances, Aleema said that Khan made it crystal clear that the remittance campaign would only end once the government addresses Khan’s two demands: the release of PTI workers and the formation of a judicial commission comprising three senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, to probe the event of May 9 and November 26.

  • Russia missile suspected in Azerbaijani plane crash, Moscow warns against ‘hypotheses’

    Russia missile suspected in Azerbaijani plane crash, Moscow warns against ‘hypotheses’

    Azerbaijani and US officials believe a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger jet, media reports and a US official said Thursday, as the Kremlin cautioned against “hypotheses” over the disaster.

    The Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub, on Wednesday after going off course for undetermined reasons.

    Thirty-eight of the 67 people on board died.

    The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya, southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea.

    An investigation is underway, with pro-government Azerbaijani website Caliber citing unnamed officials as saying they believed a Russian missile fired from a Pantsir-S air defence system downed the plane.

    The claim was also reported by The New York Times, broadcaster Euronews and the Turkish news agency Anadolu.

    Some aviation and military experts said the plane might have been accidentally shot by Russian air defence systems because it was flying in an area where Ukrainian drone activity had been reported.

    A former expert at France’s BEA air accident investigation agency said there appeared to be “a lot of shrapnel” damage on the wreckage.

    Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said the damage was “reminiscent” of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was downed with a surface-to-air missile by Russia-backed rebels over eastern Ukraine in 2014.

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: “It would be wrong to make any hypotheses before the investigation’s conclusions.”

    Shrapnel strikes reported

    Euronews cited Azerbaijani government sources as saying that “shrapnel hit the passengers and cabin crew as it exploded next to the aircraft mid-flight”.

    A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, also said early indications suggested a Russian anti-aircraft system struck the plane.

    Kazakhstan news agency Kazinform cited a regional prosecutor as saying that two black-box flight recorders had been recovered.

    Azerbaijan Airlines initially said the plane flew through a flock of birds, before withdrawing the statement.

    Kazakh officials said 38 people had been killed and there were 29 survivors, including three children.

    Jalil Aliyev, the father of flight attendant Hokume Aliyeva, told AFP that this was supposed to have been her last flight before starting a job as a lawyer for the airline.

    “Why did her young life have to end so tragically?” the man said in a trembling voice before hanging up the phone.

    Eleven of the injured are in intensive care, the Kazakh health ministry said.

    Day of mourning 

    Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared Thursday a day of mourning and cancelled a planned visit to Russia for an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a grouping of former Soviet nations.

    “I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash… and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” Aliyev said in a social media post Wednesday.

    The Flight Radar website showed the plane deviating from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it eventually crashed near Aktau, on the eastern shore of the sea.

    Kazakhstan said the plane was carrying 37 Azerbaijani passengers, six Kazakhs, three Kyrgyz and 16 Russians.

    Bloodied survivors 

    A Kazakh woman told the local branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) she was near where the plane crashed and rushed to the site to help survivors.

    “They were covered in blood. They were crying. They were calling for help,” said the woman, who gave her name as Elmira.

    She said they saved some teenagers.

    “I’ll never forget their look, full of pain and despair,” said Elmira. “A girl pleaded: ‘Save my mother, my mother is back there’.”

    Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Aliyev and “expressed his condolences in connection with the crash”, Peskov told a news conference.

  • Here’s why Usman and Samina Peerzada waited 12 years to have a child

    Here’s why Usman and Samina Peerzada waited 12 years to have a child

    What’s the secret to a successful and long-lasting marriage?  Veteran actor Usman Peerzada believes it comes down to balance, tolerance, and truly understanding each other. The veteran actor, who has been married to actress Samina Peerzada for decades, shared insights into his relationship while appearing as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s show. 

    Reflecting on one major milestone in his life, Usman shared how he and Samina had waited for 12 years before having their first child.

     Usman Peerzada said, “When children arrive, they bring another kind of happiness and emotions into your life. For us, we didn’t have children for 12 years, so we had only each other. That’s how we learned to understand and make it work. We made it work that way, we made it work.”


     The Ishq –E –Laa actor shared a touching story about the birth of their daughter after 12 years of marriage.


     

    “When the nurse wheeled out the baby girl, we were sad. I always wanted to be a girl dad, but after 12 years, it was a new experience for me. It was something I couldn’t relate to at first, but now, I couldn’t be happier,” Usman Peerzada said.


     The host Ahmed Ali Butt asked, “What advice would you give to new couples, especially working couples?” 

    The Khuda aur Muhabbat actor replied, “When two human beings are together, it’s not possible that they don’t disagree. So when disagreements arise, that’s where I think conflicts begin. And at times, one of the partners doesn’t understand this, so the other partner must be the wiser one at that moment, retreating and not escalating the fight.”


    He emphasized that in his relationship with his wife (Samina) they’ve had their share of disagreements but always knew how to resolve them quickly. 


     “When a situation like this occurs, for instance, we’ve had (Samina) disagreements and fights too. They lasted for 10, 15, or 20 minutes at most, and that’s it, they ended. We don’t prolong it. Sometimes she takes the first step, and sometimes I do. There are moments when I am very hyper, so she retreats. Other times, when she is hyper, I have to retreat. This is the balance you need to maintain,” Usman Peerzada said


     
    Reflecting on his long-term marriage, Usman Peerzada shared, “The biggest happiness in marriage, I think, is when you become friends. The romance that is there for the first two or three years fades away. Then, another feeling emerges, the feeling of ownership, the feeling of truly knowing each other.”


     Usman Peerzada and Samina Peerzada tied the knot on 14 February, 1975.

  • ‘Clown Kohli’: Australian media lashes out at Virat

    ‘Clown Kohli’: Australian media lashes out at Virat

    Australian media has lashed out at Indian batsman Virat Kohli, calling him ‘Clown Kohli’ after the star batsman got into an altercation with teenaged Australian opener Sam Konstas on Thursday on the first day of the Boxing Day Test.

    A video shot during a break in the covers shows Virat intentionally crashing into Sam’s shoulder on the side of the pitch. Kohli then turned around and started challenging the young batter.

    Later, Virat was fined 20 per cent of his match fee. 

    Despite getting punished by ICC, an Australian newspaper called Virat  ‘Clown Kohli’ on its front page, complete with the batting maestro depicted in a photo with a clown nose. The word coward was also used for him. 

    Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri bashed Australian media on Star Sports, saying: “This is expected in their home country. I wish our country would support our players more strongly in such situations. I’m not surprised by this behaviour, especially since Australia hasn’t won here in 14–15 years. The last time they won a Test at the MCG was back in 2011. So, when they get a chance to go wild, they take it.”

    “I’ve been to Australia many times. There, it’s like the whole country stands behind their team—not just the fans but also the media. I’m not surprised because I sense their desperation. If Australia were already leading the series 3–0 or 2–0, the tone of the headlines might have been different,” Shastri added.

    The second day of the Boxing Day Test is going on in MCG, where Australia was bowled out, scoring 474 runs in the first innings. India is currently playing at 111/2.