Sun Feb 23 09:22:30 UTC 2025: ## England Reflects on Close Loss, India Fans Pray for Victory, and Rescue Efforts Underway in Telangana

**London/Kolkata/Nagarkurnool/Jammu –** England captain Jos Buttler lauded his team’s performance against Australia in a thrilling Champions Trophy match, despite a narrow defeat. Buttler highlighted the need to restrict boundary scoring in the second innings as an area for improvement. Meanwhile, Australian batter Josh Inglis expressed confidence in his team’s batting lineup ahead of future matches. Australia’s victory saw them successfully chase down a record total against England on February 22nd.

In a display of fervent national support, Kolkata residents are conducting a special puja, led by a pujari, to invoke the blessings of Maa Kali and Maa Tara for India’s success in their upcoming Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan. The hope is for a victory that secures a semi-final berth.

Tragedy struck in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, where the roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapsed, trapping eight workers. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Army’s Engineer Task Force are engaged in a large-scale rescue operation utilizing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) techniques.

Separately, a bus accident near Jammu resulted in the death of the driver and injuries to 15 passengers traveling from Katra to Delhi.

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