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Cricket Selection Claims Fueled by Mumbai Lobby Accusations

Checked June 6, 2026

Cricket Sports Nepotism

Meet marathi Ajit Agarkar and boss of Gautam Gambhir - "Vaibhav's performance forced us to pick him" - "Made iyer captain because he's from Mumbai only" - "Rajat also performed but his closeness with RCB and Kohli is the reason we didn't pick him....

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Lionel Messi Statue in Kolkata Dismantled Due to Structural Risks

Checked June 2, 2026

Public Safety Urban Planning Sports

The process to remove a towering statue of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi began today in Kolkata's Lake Town area. Local authorities ordered the dismantling of the structure after structural engineers inspected the site and officially declared it unsafe for the public. The massive...

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