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This update brought notable changes across the rankings, with one of the most striking shifts being Sharma's nine-place drop from 15th to 24th, according to Wisden.

This marks his lowest ranking in nearly six years. Previously, he had fallen to 44th after scoring 63 not out and 5 against Australia in Melbourne in December 2018.

Sharma's form saw a significant boost following his twin centuries (176 and 127) against South Africa in October 2019, elevating him to 17th in the rankings. Since then, the lowest he had slipped was to 23rd in February 2021 after scores of 6 and 12 against England. From February 27, 2021, to February 21, 2023, Sharma consistently remained in the top ten, reaching a career-high rating of 813 and ranking as the fifth-best Test batter globally in September 2021.

Currently, Sharma's rating has dropped to 649, his lowest since February 2021 when it stood at 626. His recent poor performances in home matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand have contributed to this decline. In the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand, he managed scores of only 2 and 52, followed by 0 and 8 in Pune, leading to India's first home Test series defeat in 12 years.

Other Indian players also experienced ranking drops. Virat Kohli fell six places to 14th, while Rishabh Pant slipped five spots to 11th.

Additionally, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah lost his No. 1 ranking among bowlers to South Africa's Kagiso Rabada. Pakistan spinner Nauman Ali entered the top ten among bowlers.

On a positive note, Pakistan's Saud Shakeel surged 20 places to reach 7th in the batting rankings, and Rachin Ravindra moved into 10th. India's Yashasvi Jaiswal gained one spot, moving into third place, displacing Harry Brook. (ANI)

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A large number of fans and supporters welcomed Darshan outside the prison amid whistles and cheers. Darshan boarded a car and began his journey toward Bengaluru with his wife Vijayalaxmi. He is expected to travel via the Ananthapuram route and Bengaluru.

Fans across the state began celebrating his release by offering special prayers and breaking coconuts in front of temples. They also burst firecrackers in joy.

In Bengaluru, fans have already gathered near Darshan's residence, eagerly awaiting his arrival.

The bench stated that availing medical treatment is the right of an undertrial and granted the interim bail to get treatment for severe back pain. As per the submission of the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prasanna Kumar, the bench has directed the seizure of the actor's passport.

Darshan’s counsel Sunil said: “We have told the court that he will be treated at the Apollo Hospital in Mysuru. The family of Darshan will decide on where he will get the treatment. All due procedures will be followed. If all procedures are completed, Darshan will come out of the prison by the evening.”

The family will provide documents in this regard, which will be submitted to the court. Darshan is facing severe back pain and the disc between L5 and S1 has bulged. It was submitted to the court that he was facing a medical emergency. Darshan has been undergoing treatment in this regard since 2022-23 and the court was given all records, he stated.

"The court sought a medical report and granted interim bail on medical grounds. Once the period of interim bail ends, we will submit a fresh application," he stated.

Darshan has been in jail for 131 days. His wife, Vijayalaxmi, who took a temple tour offering special prayers seeking his release posted a thanking message for the gods on her social media.

Reacting to the development, deceased Renukaswamy’s father Kashinathaiah Shivanagoudar stated: “Darshan has been given interim bail and we don’t have objections. The order has been given by the court and granting of bail is a legal procedure and I respect it. Our family has met with injustice and we will continue the legal fight. We will fight until the guilty are punished.” 

Meanwhile, tight security arrangements were made in the vicinity of Ballary Prison, where Darshan is imprisoned. The family has planned to bring him to Bengaluru on a special chopper after the release.

The prison inmates in Ballary Prison are demanding that they want to see Darshan before he is released. The fans and supporters of Darshan have started gathering near the prison and are waiting for his release.

The High Court bench has allowed Darshan to get the treatment at his choice of hospital. He has also been asked to submit the details and report of the medical treatment he is undergoing within seven days.

Single bench Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty passed the order.

Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and 15 others were arrested on June 11 on charges of kidnapping and brutally murdering Renukaswamy from Chitradurga. Renukaswamy had allegedly sent derogatory and obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda as he was miffed with the actor for his relationship with Pavithra Gowda despite being married.

Darshan was shifted to Ballari Prison after photos of 'royal treatment' for him at the Bengaluru Central Prison surfaced. He is facing three FIRs in this connection.

The police submitted a 3,991-page charge sheet on September 4 in the fan murder case. (IANS)

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These projects aim to enhance the tourist experience, improve accessibility and support sustainability initiatives in the area.

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat.

PM Modi will also address the Officer Trainees of the 99th Common Foundation Course in Aarambh 6.0.The theme for this year's programme is "Roadmap for Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat." The 99th Common Foundation Course - Aarambh 6.0 - includes 653 Officer Trainees from across 16 civil services of India and 3 civil services of Bhutan.

On Thursday, the Prime Minister will participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations and offer floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

He will administer the Ekta Diwas pledge and witness Ekta Diwas Parade which will comprise of 16 marching contingents from nine states and one UT, four Central Armed Police Forces, NCC and a marching band.

Special attractions include Hell March contingent of NSG, daredevil show by BSF and CRPF women and men bikers, a show on combination of Indian Martial Arts by BSF, piped band show by school children and 'Surya Kiran' flypast by Indian Air Force. (ANI)

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