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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) sparked outrage among Indian fans after posting an inaccurate map of India on social media. The map, which was part of an announcement about the Kiwis' travel plans to Pune for the second Test against India, depicted incorrect borders of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions.The now-deleted post drew widespread criticism across platforms, with many fans expressing anger over the misrepresentation of India's northern borders. Users took to social media to demand corrections, tagging India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and calling for action."Please look at this map, posted by New Zealand Cricket handle. They are showing the wrong map of India," wrote one fan.Another user commented, "We can't imagine how you could post an incorrect map. Please correct this."A different fan added, "Do not post an incorrect map of India's northern border."Following the uproar, NZC promptly deleted the post, but the controversy continued to brew online. The incident comes after New Zealand's memorable eight-wicket win over India in the first Test at Bengaluru. The victory was New Zealand's first Test win on Indian soil since 1988.Rachin Ravindra, who was a standout performer in the match, anchored the chase with 39 not out, alongside Will Young's unbeaten 48. India's bowlers had briefly raised hopes on the final day after dismissing Tom Latham for a duck and trapping Devon Conway for 17, but the 75-run stand between Ravindra and Young sealed the game for the Kiwis.With the second Test starting in Pune on October 24, India will look to bounce back and level the series.

In the ongoing Buchi Babu Memorial all-India invitational cricket tournament, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has taken a commanding lead against Chhattisgarh in the Group-D match. On day three, J&K declared their first innings on 587 for nine, securing a 309-run lead.Opener Shubham Khajuria played a marathon innings, scoring 202 runs off 368 deliveries, including 17 fours and 8 sixes. He shared a crucial 223-run fifth-wicket partnership with Sahil Lotra (107 off 192 balls, 9 fours, 2 sixes).In response, Chhattisgarh managed to score only 46 for two in their second innings, trailing by 263 runs.Meanwhile, in Group-A, Madhya Pradesh (MP) is in a strong position against Jharkhand. Aniket Verma's 110 (109 balls, 6 fours, 7 sixes) helped MP reach 238 in their second innings. Jharkhand, chasing 175, ended the day on 37 for one.Earlier, MP's medium-pacer Parush Mandal claimed five wickets for 42 runs, bowling out Jharkhand for 289 in their first innings, giving MP a 64-run lead.In other matches, Indian Railways declared their first innings on 570 and then scored 135 for five in their second innings against Gujarat in Group-B. Haryana declared their first innings on 419 and Mumbai responded with 83 for two in Group-C.

Terror Attack on Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Draws Global Attention, Pakistan Pacer Hassan Ali ReactsA horrific terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district has sent shockwaves across the world. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, claimed the lives of nine people and injured 41 others.The 53-seater bus was en route from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra when terrorists opened fire, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into a deep gorge near the Teryath village of the Poni area.The attack has been widely condemned by world leaders and international organizations. Pakistan cricket team pacer Hassan Ali, whose wife Samiya hails from India, expressed his condolences on Instagram, saying, "All eyes on Vaishno Devi attack."In response to the attack, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have released a sketch of a terrorist involved and announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for information leading to his arrest. Extensive efforts are underway to track down the perpetrators, with 11 teams of security personnel deployed on the ground.The attack has cast a shadow over the ongoing T20 World Cup, where Pakistan's performance has been under scrutiny. The team has lost two out of three matches, including a defeat to India, and its hopes of advancing to the Super 8 stage appear slim.Hassan Ali, who has represented Pakistan in 24 Tests, 66 ODIs, and 51 T20Is, is not part of the team at the World Cup. He has been vocal in his criticism of Pakistan's performance, calling for accountability and a change in strategy.The terror attack on the Vaishno Devi pilgrims has highlighted the ongoing security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has also raised questions about the role of Pakistan-based terror groups in fueling violence in the region.