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Following a troubling series of defeats, the Indian T20 cricket team faces a critical juncture. Team captain Shreyas Iyer has criticized the current batting efforts, labeling them unacceptable. In light of recent lineup changes, head coach Gautam Gambhir describes this phase as a vital 'reset.' The team must overcome difficulties in adjusting to international playstyles while shedding IPL habits for enhanced future performance.

The highly anticipated PUBG Mobile 4.5 update is finally here, bringing one of the game’s biggest crossovers ever with the Naruto Shippuden collaboration. The new “Ninjas Assemble” themed mode allows players to step into the ninja world across Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok, bringing iconic abilities like the Rasengan, Chidori, and Shadow Clones into the battleground. Alongside the anime action, the update features a Ferrari collaboration, major additions to World of Wonder, and Chapter 33 of Metro Royale with the Nine-Tails Challenge. Check out the PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update Download Date and time below. raccoongame.org

PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update Download Date and Time

The PUBG Mobile Version 4.5 update began its gradual rollout on July 8, 2026, and is scheduled to be fully available globally across all platforms by July 9, 2026, at 11:00 (UTC+0).

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How to Download PUBG Mobile Next 4.5 Update for Android

Ensure your device has at least 3 GB of free storage before starting, as the update requires both the base app and additional in-game resource packs.

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Tap the search bar at the top and type PUBG Mobile.
3. Select the official game from the search results.
4. Tap the Update button. (If it still says “Play,” the update hasn’t rolled out to your specific device yet — check back in a few hours).
5. Once the download finishes, launch the game and wait for the in-game resource files (approx. 1.5 GB to 2 GB) to install.

How to Download PUBG Mobile 4.5 Update for iOS

The process for iPhones and iPads is just as straightforward.

1. Open the App Store on your iOS device.
2. Tap the Search icon at the bottom right and type PUBG Mobile.
3. Locate the official game and tap the Update button next to it.
4. If the update isn’t showing, tap your profile icon at the top right of the App Store and swipe down to refresh your pending updates list.
5. After installing, open the game to finish downloading the required in-game patch files before dropping into the new themed modes.

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India’s performances in England and Ireland have been below par — not just below par, but well below par. For a team that won the World Cup three months ago, to play the way they have is surprising. While winning and losing are part of sport, being bowled out for 76 and failing to turn up is alarming. Understandably, there is outrage, and the omission of Sanju Samson has only added to it. This is precisely why there is an urgent need for balance.

Gautam Gambhir is right in saying that a few defeats do not make India a bad team. They certainly do not. But nor can those defeats simply be brushed aside. This is international cricket, and you cannot ignore what is happening and hope things will sort themselves out.

Yes, India play a high-risk, high-reward brand of T20 cricket. But can the same approach be used in all conditions? Can a method that works in India, on Indian pitches, be employed in exactly the same way in English conditions, where there is considerably more assistance for the bowlers? Is adaptability not the essence of the game?

Take the opening pair. Abhishek Sharma charged down the pitch to Jofra Archer off the very first ball. It has now happened in consecutive matches. While he got away with it in Manchester, he perished attempting the same stroke in Nottingham. In percentage terms, will Abhishek succeed often enough by taking on Archer in England, or are the chances of dismissal significantly higher? High risk, high reward cannot mean accepting so much risk that the prospect of reward becomes minimal. The issue is one of approach, and India’s batters have failed to adapt to the conditions.

Jacob Bethell, England’s match-winner in Manchester, played the ideal innings. He took his time to settle before unleashing an explosive finish. Are the Indian batters incapable of doing the same? Certainly not. They have the ability, but they have shown little willingness to adapt so far.

No single player can change this. It has been a collective failure and must be addressed as such. Cricket has always been about respecting the conditions and playing according to what is on offer. India have not shown that flexibility and have paid the price. It is almost as if the batters know only one way to play — arrive at the crease and start attacking from the first ball, even if it hands the opposition an opportunity. How many of them have played conventional cricket shots? Aggressive batting does not always mean slogging, and those finer nuances have been missing from India’s approach.

While I see no reason for a meltdown just yet — bilateral T20Is remain relatively low on the list of priorities — it is imperative that the team management acknowledges what has gone wrong. Having made changes to the side and invested in a new captain, it must accept the shortcomings, introspect and respond. The management can no longer turn a blind eye, because the pressure on Shreyas Iyer and Gautam will only continue to build if results do not improve. There is plenty for India to reflect on as they head to Bristol for the next match.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support for Egypt after their World Cup loss. He stated that the African team was "robbed" during their match against Argentina. This remark quickly gained attention amid ongoing officiating debates. Egypt's players and fans also alleged unfair refereeing decisions favoured Argentina. FIFA's head of refereeing defended the VAR interventions and warned against unfounded claims.