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Coldplay's concerts at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26 will feature robust security measures. Over 3,800 police officers, including specialised units and the NSG, will be deployed. More than 400 CCTV cameras and metal detectors are installed. Medical teams are also positioned for emergencies, ensuring safety for the expected large crowd.

Arshdeep Singh secured the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 award, which acknowledges his outstanding performance with 36 wickets in 18 matches in the year 2024. His exemplary bowling during the T20 World Cup tied him for the highest wickets with Fazalhaq Farouoqi from Afghanistan at 17 wickets each.

Shivam Dube has been called up to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian squad due to Reddy's side strain injury. The Indian team is also coping with injuries to opener Abhishek Sharma and middle-order batter Rinku Singh. Along with Dube, Ramandeep Singh has also been added to the squad.