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Nat Sciver-Brunt, the all-rounder from England, scored an unbeaten 60 runs to lead Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the first-ever Women’s Premier League held in Mumbai. The five-team competition has been praised as a transformative development in women’s cricket, with the sale of franchises and media rights alone generating $690 million. The Indian cricket board, which organized the 22-match tournament, secured a remarkable set of sponsors.

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Bangladesh Independence Day is marked by parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and speeches by government officials. People also light candles and offer prayers in memory of the martyrs who fought for the country’s freedom. The day is a public holiday, and various cultural programs and events are organised throughout the country to celebrate the occasion.

A recently discovered deep-sea worm has been named after Judith Gobin, a marine scientist from Trinidad and Tobago. This new species of worm is capable of surviving in extreme temperatures on the ocean floor, be it scorching hot or freezing cold. It is officially known as Lamellibrachia judigobini, but it is also referred to as the Judiworm.

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