Green Day’s Super Bowl performance falls flat with anti-Trump critics

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Green Day’s Super Bowl performance falls flat with anti-Trump critics

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Green Day rocked Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, ahead of Super Bowl LX as the NFL honors Super Bowl MVPs of the past.

The punk rock band played “Holiday” and “American Idiot” – two of their most political songs – for fans who were trickling in before kickoff. However, the band refrained from taking jabs at President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during their performance.

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Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 (Carlos Barria/Reuters via Imagn Images)

NFL and Green Day fans who tuned into the performance were hoping that the group would have more criticism for Trump and his administration with millions watching around the world.

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One X user wrote that it was “b—h move” to avoid any politics.

“Green Day skipping the entire middle of ‘American Idiot’ with the ‘anti maga’ lyrics when they had the chance to sing it in front of millions during the current political state of our country is such a bitch move sorry,” the X user wrote.

Another X user shared similar sentiments.

“Green Day could’ve blown that s— up more than just by doing two political songs and cutting out the sauce from them,” they wrote on X.

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Green Day performs before the start of the game between New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. (Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images)

One user wrote that Green Day failed to do anything “meaningful.”

“Green Day turning out to be performative losers was a pretty big disappointment,” the person wrote. “They talk a whole bunch of talk but when given the opportunity to play at the biggest event in America they don’t f—ing say ANYTHING meaningful. What a complete joke of a band”

Some BlueSky users were just as annoyed with the band.

“‘American Idiot’ still shreds but Green Day skipped the ‘sieg heil to the president’ part of ‘Holiday;’ Roger Goodell must’ve told Billie Joe there’s a sniper trained on him from the rafters,” one person wrote on the platform.

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe added, “Green Day ruled, though I was hoping they were going to play the second verse of ‘American Idiot.'”

Green Day’s performance ahead of the Super Bowl didn’t appear to be enough.

The band played at a pregame party Friday night at Pier 29 in San Francisco, where frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made a strong statement against ICE agents.

“To all the ICE agents out there, wherever you are, quit your s—-y-a-s job. Quit that s—-y job you have,” Armstrong said during the show.

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Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day looks on from the field before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

“Because when this is over — and it will be over at some point in time — Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, JD Vance, Donald Trump, they’re gonna drop you like a bad f—–g habit. Come on this side of the line.”

Armstrong also said the performance “goes out to Minneapolis” amid the protests and shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. He also changed lyrics of “Holiday” from “the representative from California has the floor” to “the representative from Epstein Island has the floor.”

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Armstrong has been critical of the president in the past. He has likened Trump to Hitler, and the band frequently changes the line “I’m not part of a redneck agenda” from its 2004 hit “American Idiot” to “I’m not part of the MAGA agenda” in more recent live performances.

Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.



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Medi Assist shares rise over 4% after strong Q3 results, turns debt-free

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Medi Assist shares rise over 4% after strong Q3 results, turns debt-free

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Satish VN Gidugu, Chief Executive Officer, Medi Assist

Medi Assist Healthcare Services shares jumped 4.61 per cent to ₹422.25 in Monday’s trading session, following the company’s announcement of robust third-quarter results that showed 24 per cent revenue growth and achievement of debt-free status.

The health benefits administrator, which reported its Q3 and nine-month FY26 results on Sunday, posted 24 per cent year-on-year operating revenue growth for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025. The company’s consolidated revenue from contracts stood at ₹662.8 crore, while EBITDA was ₹126.3 crore, with a margin of 19.1 per cent.

A key highlight was the company’s balance sheet transformation, with a free cash position of ₹200.1 crore and debt reduced from ₹243.4 crore in September 2025 to ₹39.4 crore by December 2025. The company became completely debt-free from January 2026 onwards.

The stock opened at ₹399.55, below its previous close of ₹403.65, but gained momentum in morning trade to hit a high of ₹425. Trading volumes stood at 1.16 lakh shares with a traded value of ₹4.75 crore by noon. Buy orders dominated at 64.11 per cent against 35.89 per cent sell orders, indicating positive market sentiment.

Medi Assist’s market share in the Group and Retail premiums segment expanded to 21.1 per cent, up 133 basis points year-on-year, while its Group market share grew to 32.2 per cent. The company processed 72.91 lakh claims during the nine-month period and administered total premiums of ₹19,298.1 crore, registering 21.9 per cent growth.

The company’s proprietary technology offerings showed strong traction, with 81.5 percent year-on-year revenue growth. Its MAven Guard platform flagged approximately ₹400 crore in potential fraud, up 65.9 per cent from the previous year.

CEO Satish Gidugu attributed the performance to the company’s AI-powered technology platform and successful integration of Paramount TPA, whose business was transferred to Medi Assist TPA effective February 1, 2026.

Published on February 9, 2026

Kalyan Jewelers surges over 10% on strong Q3 results, brokerages maintain Buy

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Kalyan Jewelers surges over 10% on strong Q3 results, brokerages maintain Buy

Kalyan Jewelers India shares jumped 10.98 per cent to ₹421.95 on Monday morning, extending gains after the jewelery retailer reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. The stock opened at ₹405 and touched an intraday high of ₹426.90, with over 36 lakh shares traded on the buy side compared to 13 lakh on the sell side by late morning.

The rally follows Friday’s earnings announcement, where the company posted consolidated revenue of ₹103.4 billion for Q3FY26, marking 42 per cent year-on-year growth. EBITDA margin expanded 50 basis points to 7.3 per cent, while profit after tax surged 72 per cent to ₹4.5 billion. The India business delivered particularly strong performance with 27 per cent same-store sales growth and 42 per cent revenue growth to ₹90.5 billion.

Brokerages responded positively to the results. JM Financial maintained its ‘Buy’ rating but revised its target price to ₹750 from ₹775, citing strong revenue momentum and operating leverage benefits. The firm raised FY26-28 EPS estimates by 4-5 per cent, though it reduced the target P/E multiple to 40x from 45x. Motilal Oswal kept its ‘Buy’ rating with a ₹600 target price based on 35x December 2027 P/E, while ICICI Securities maintained ‘Buy’ with an unchanged ₹670 target.

Management commentary highlighted robust demand momentum continuing into January 2026 despite gold price volatility. The company added 32 stores in India during the quarter, taking the total to 428, with franchise-operated stores now contributing over 50 per cent of revenue. The subsidiary Candere turned profitable for the first time, reporting ₹30 million profit versus a ₹70 million loss last year.

The company plans to reduce non-gold metal loan debt by ₹1.5 billion in Q4FY26, targeting ₹4 billion debt by March 2026 and a debt-free status by FY27.

Published on February 9, 2026

Pearl Global Industries shares fall despite strong Q3 results and tariff tailwinds

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Pearl Global Industries shares fall despite strong Q3 results and tariff tailwinds

Pearl Global Industries Limited shares traded lower in early trade on Monday despite the company posting strong financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025

Pearl Global Industries Limited shares traded lower in early trade on Monday despite the company posting strong financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025

Pearl Global Industries Limited shares traded lower at ₹1,809.70, down 1.37 per cent from the previous close of ₹1,834.80, as markets opened on Monday despite the company reporting robust financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025.

The stock opened at ₹1,827.70 and swung between a high of ₹1,844.20 and a low of ₹1,752.10 during morning trade. Trading volumes stood at 0.78 lakh shares with a turnover of ₹14.09 crore as of 10.30 am. Delivery-based transactions accounted for 50.09 per cent of traded quantity, with sellers marginally outnumbering buyers at 53.30 per cent versus 46.70 per cent.

India’s largest listed garment exporter announced consolidated revenue of ₹3,711 crore for the nine-month period, marking 13.2 per cent year-on-year growth. Third-quarter revenue reached ₹1,170 crore, up 14.4 per cent annually. Adjusted EBITDA for 9MFY26 stood at ₹333 crore with a 9 per cent margin, which management said would improve to 10.1 per cent excluding reciprocal tariff impacts of ₹31 crore and new operation ramp-up costs.

The company’s management highlighted significant tailwinds from the recent US tariff reduction to 18 per cent and India’s free trade agreements with the EU and UK. Vice-Chairman Pulkit Seth noted that India operations, previously constrained by the 25 per cent additional US duty, are positioned to gain momentum. Managing Director Pallab Banerjee stated that discounts extended to US clients during the tariff period would be eliminated, directly boosting profitability from February.

Pearl Global’s credit rating was upgraded by ICRA to A+ (Stable) for long-term debt and A1+ for short-term borrowings, reflecting improved financial health. The company’s manufacturing presence across India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Guatemala continues to provide geographical diversification.

Published on February 9, 2026

Iran arrests leading reformists close to the country’s president | Iran

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The head of Iran’s Reformists Front, the organisation that was instrumental in securing the election of the country’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has been arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in a move that will probably deepen the tensions over the handling of the recent street protests.

Azar Mansouri, the secretary general of the Islamic Iran People party, had expressed deep sorrow at protesters’ deaths, and said nothing could justify such a catastrophe. She had not in public called for the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, to resign.

In what looked like a decisive roundup of the key reformist figures outside government, Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, the head of the front’s political committee, and Mohsen Aminzadeh, a deputy foreign minister under the former president Mohammad Khatami, were also arrested.

At least two other prominent figures in the Reformists Front, an umbrella group of as many as 27 reformist factions, have been ordered to appear at police stations this week. The moves seem designed to prevent the spread of criticism of the way the security services handled the protests.

The official government death toll is 3,000, but others put the figure substantially higher.

The prosecutors’ office in Tehran claimed those arrested had made every effort to “justify the actions of the terrorists’ infantry”, and stated they were acting in league with the US and Israel. They were also accused of “targeting national unity, taking a stance against the constitution, promoting surrender, perverting political groups and creating secret subversive mechanisms”.

Justifying the unprecedented crackdown, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of the judiciary, said: “Those who issue statements against the Islamic Republic from within are in agreement with the Zionist regime and America.” He described the people who issued the statement as “wretched and miserable” and threatened they would “suffer losses”.

In a statement last week, Mansouri said: “We will not allow the blood of these dear ones to be consigned to oblivion or the truth to be lost in the dust. Pursuing your rights and striving to clarify the truth is the human duty of us all. And with all our being, we declare our disgust and anger toward those who, ruthlessly and recklessly, dragged the youth of this land into earth and blood.

“No power, no justification and no time can sanitise this great catastrophe,” she added. Mansouri has not supported foreign interventions.

Her seizure follows the arrest of four other Iranian human-rights defenders who had signed a statement backed by 17 prominent activists demanding a “free, transparent referendum” to establish a new, democratic government in Iran. Three signatories were initially arrested – Vida Rabbani, Abdollah Momeni and Mehdi Mahmoudian – but it appeared a fourth signatory, Dr Ghorban Behzadian-Nejad, a senior adviser to Mir-Hossein Mousavi, the reformist prime minister, was also arrested.

The statement from the 17 read: “The mass killing of justice seekers who courageously protested this illegitimate system was an organised state crime against humanity.” It condemned the firing on civilians, the attacks on the wounded and the denial of medical care as “acts against Iran’s security and betrayal of the homeland”.

Separately, Narges Mohammadi, the Nobel peaceprize winner arrested 59 days ago, was given a new seven-year jail sentence.

She was briefly allowed to speak to her lawyer Mostafa Nili for the first time on Sunday. She revealed she had been transferred to hospital but had been then sent back to jail before her treatment was complete.

Pezeshkian has set up an inquiry into the protests, but it is unlikely to be critical of the IRGC, and the arrests of his former supporters show how little influence he wields over the key decision-makers in the government, a point that will be underlined if he remains silent about the arrest of his backers.

On a turnout of 49.7%, Pezeshkian won the presidency in June 2024 with 16.4m votes, decisively defeating his rival, Saeed Jalili, with 13.5m votes, yet Pezeshkian has struggled to use his mandate.

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has brought forward a trip to Washington to lobby President Trump to include Iran’s missile programme in the talks under way between the US and Iran.

The talks in Muscat mediated by Oman that started on Friday are due to recommence this week, and Trump has said he is willing for the talks to focus solely on curtailing Iran’s nuclear programme, a position that alarms the Israelis and some in the Republican party.



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World Largest Army: These countries have the largest army in the world, India is at second place in the list, America and Russia are also behind, know who is number one?

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World Largest Army: These countries have the largest army in the world, India is at second place in the list, America and Russia are also behind, know who is number one?

At present there is an atmosphere of tension in the entire world. Some form of war or conflict is going on on almost every continent. The situation remains serious in India-Pakistan, Russia-Ukraine and other parts of Asia. America’s attack on Venezuela and growing apprehensions regarding Iran have worsened the situation. In such a situation, all the countries are busy increasing their military strength. Based on the 2025 Military Balance Report of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the list of the world’s largest armies has been released. This ranking has been done on the basis of the number of active soldiers.

  1. China- China has the largest army in the world. He has about 20.35 lakh active soldiers. China’s defense budget is also quite big. The Chinese army is called the People’s Liberation Army and it works directly under President Xi Jinping.
  2. India- India is the country with the second largest army in the world. There are 14.76 lakh active soldiers in the Indian Army. recently operation vermilion India has shown its military capability during this period. India is paying special attention to indigenous weapons and technology.
  3. America- America is in third place. He has 13.16 lakh active soldiers. America’s defense Budget It is the highest in the world and its military bases are spread in many countries.
  4. North Korea- North Korea is in fourth place. He has 12.80 lakh soldiers. He is working rapidly on nuclear weapons and modern technology.
  5. Russia- Russia has 11.34 lakh active soldiers. Russia is counted among the most powerful armies in the world and is continuously running the recruitment process.
  6. Ukraine- Ukraine, embroiled in the war against Russia, is in sixth place. He has 7.30 lakh soldiers. Despite difficult circumstances, his army is continuously fighting.
  7. Pakistan- Pakistan is at number seven. There are 6.60 lakh active soldiers in its army and it also has a significant influence in the politics of the country.
  8. Iran- Iran is at eighth place. It has 6.10 lakh soldiers and is one of the largest armies in the Middle East.
  9. Ethiopia- There are 5.03 lakh soldiers in the Ethiopian army. It is counted among the strongest armies of Africa.
  10. South Korea- South Korea is at tenth place. It has 5 lakh active soldiers and military service is mandatory here.

It is clear from this report that India is included among the major military powers of the world not only in terms of numbers but also in terms of strategy and technology.

TPUSA halftime show honors Charlie Kirk

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Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” took a moment to pay tribute to founder Charlie Kirk on Sunday as Kid Rock wrapped up one of his songs during the performance.

Kid Rock was the finale for the show that saw Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett and Brantley Gilbert sing. As he was wrapping up one of his songs, photos of Kirk, his wife Erika and their children were seen on the video boards that surrounded the stage.

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Charlie Kirk in October 2024.

Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who led Turning Point USA. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press)

“In remembrance of Charlie Kirk,” was emblazoned across the photos as the broadcast played one of the conservative activist’s speeches. Kirk was assassinated in September during a speech on the campus of Utah Valley University.

The group delivered patriotic performances in what would counterprogram against the Super Bowl LX halftime show that featured Bad Bunny.

“This is real American,” Gilbert said to start the show as he wore a “God, family country” T-shirt.

The livestream on YouTube garnered more than 4.8 million viewers before the show was finished. War Department Secretary Pete Hegseth also made clear that he and his family were watching the event.

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Musician Kid Rock performs on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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“’The All-American Halftime Show’ is an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family and freedom,” Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet said in a news release before the program.

“We set out to provide an entertainment option that will be fun, excellent and exciting for the entire family while millions are gathered together for the big game. These performers will deliver exactly that, and we can’t wait to watch the incredible show they’re about to put on. We know millions around the country will be watching too.”

Gilbert revealed before the show why he was performing.

“I’m a songwriter who grew up, and still lives in Jackson County, Georgia, whose goal in the music business was to sell out the local theater a few miles from my house and somehow make my living writing songs,” he said in a statement.

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Brantley Gilbert performs for fans before the start of the NASCAR Toyota – Save Mart 350 race at Sonoma Raceway on June 12, 2022. (Stan Szeto/USA TODAY Sports)

“I’m a recovering addict with the history of all the bad choices that come with it. I’m not proud of those choices, but I am proud of the choice I’ve made to live in another direction.

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“I share my story through my music in hopes that it may help and inspire others in their darkest hour. I’m a Christian, and I love our country despite its flaws. I’ve dedicated part of my life to the men and women who fight for it and the families of those who gave their life for it. Above all, I’m a proud husband and father of three.”

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JDU’s first reaction on Tej Pratap’s statement about marital relations, why Tejashwi Yadav on target?

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JDU’s first reaction on Tej Pratap’s statement about marital relations, why Tejashwi Yadav on target?

Lalu Yadav’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav is once again being discussed in the political circles. Last Sunday (February 08, 2026), a discussion started on social media that Tej Pratap Yadav has a daughter. Anushka Yadav has given birth to a baby girl. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi had also congratulated him publicly. After this Tej Pratap held a press conference at 8:30 in the night. He rejected these claims. He clearly said that he has no relation with Anushka. The news of having a daughter was also said to be a rumour. Told about going to court. Amidst all this, JDU’s reaction has come. Tejashwi Yadav was the target.

On Monday (February 09, 2026), JDU spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said, “See, he has given clarification on his marital relations. As far as the dissatisfaction against Tejashwi Yadav within the Rashtriya Janata Dal… Tej Pratap Yadav or Rohini Acharya, or other members of the family, or the extent of resentment that has increased within the party against people like Rameez or Sanjay Yadav, it is very clear that both the family and the party are uncomfortable with the behavior of Tejashwi Yadav. Is.”

Advice given to RJD leaders and workers

Rajiv Ranjan said, “Somewhere due to the disappointing performance of the party, RJD has been able to win 25 seats with great difficulty. In fact, if this trend continues, it will become more difficult for them in the coming years to reach even double digits. Therefore, RJD leaders and workers will have to think that under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav, how can RJD avoid going into the darkness of oblivion.”

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Gold, silver extend gains on softer dollar; investors eye US economic data

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Gold and silver extended gains on Monday, with the former trading just above the $5,000-per-ounce level as the dollar dipped, while investors awaited key jobs and inflation data due later in the week to gauge US interest trajectory.

Spot gold rose 1.1% to $5,012.76 per ounce by 0502 GMT after a 4% climb on Friday. US gold futures for April delivery gained 1.1% to $5,033.80 per ounce. “This ⁠could be the very short-term intraday correlation between the dollar and silver as well as gold (driving the metals up),” said Kelvin Wong, a senior market analyst at OANDA.

The ⁠US dollar was at its lowest level since February 4, making greenback-priced metals cheaper for overseas buyers. The yen strengthened after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to victory in Sunday’s election. “Bargain-hunting is (also) pushing gold back above the $5,000 level,” said KCM chief analyst Tim Waterer.

Investors await monthly reports on employment and consumer prices this week and expect at least two 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2026, with the first one expected in June. Non-yielding bullion tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments. “Any softness in the jobs data could help gold’s rebound efforts. We are not expecting a rate cut from the Fed until mid-year, unless the jobs data really starts to drop off a cliff,” Waterer added.

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Friday she thinks one or two more interest rate cuts may be needed to counteract weakness in the labor market.

Spot silver climbed 4.6% to $81.54 per ounce after a near 10% gain in the previous session. It hit an all-time ⁠high of $121.64 on January 29. “Unless silver’s able to clear above that key resistance at $92.24, I’m not so convinced in terms of a probability perspective of a medium uptrend,” Wong said.

Spot platinum edged 0.3% lower to $2,090.13 ⁠per ounce, while palladium gained 1% to $1,723.41.

Published on February 9, 2026

Ita Vs Sco Live Score: Bright start for Scotland against Italy, after six overs the score is 49 runs without losing any wicket – Sco Vs Ita Live Score Updates T20 World Cup 2026 Group C Scotland Vs Italy Scorecard Result

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Ita Vs Sco Live Score: Bright start for Scotland against Italy, after six overs the score is 49 runs without losing any wicket – Sco Vs Ita Live Score Updates T20 World Cup 2026 Group C Scotland Vs Italy Scorecard Result

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Italy, who are making their debut in the Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, invited Scotland to bat first after winning the toss at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Batting first, Scotland have made a fast start. He has scored 49 runs in six overs without losing any wicket. Currently, George Munsey is batting on 41 runs in 26 balls and Michael Jones is batting on 7 runs in 10 balls.
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