When examining how many types of land-based nuclear missiles the country possesses, the picture centres around two missile families developed over several decades: the Prithvi series and the Agni series.

<p>When examining how many types of land-based nuclear missiles the country possesses, the picture centres around two missile families developed over several decades: the Prithvi series and the Agni series.</p>

From Prithvi to Agni: How many types of land-based nuclear missiles does India have?

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<p>Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for the T20I series against the Kiwis following a shoulder injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. Sanju Samson is set to replace the prolific Indian Opener. The Kerala based cricketer was not in the team squad before as he was already playing in India A.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-new-zealand-kiwis-eye-redemption-against-virats-men-275768">India vs New Zealand: Kiwis eye redemption against Virat's men</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There is no other way...just put your head down and work hard !!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/routines?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#routines</a>&amp;beliefs<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stronger?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stronger</a>&amp;stronger<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/samson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#samson</a> 💪🏽😎 <a href="https://t.co/dYix1NZpsE">pic.twitter.com/dYix1NZpsE</a></p>
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<p>BCCI in a press release said: "An MRI of his shoulder was conducted, and the results have confirmed a grade II injury of his acromioclavicular joint. His hand will be in a sling and he has been advised rest for some time. He will start his active rehab management in the first week of February at the National Cricket Academy,".</p>

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<p>Prithvi Shaw earned his maiden ODI call-up for the&nbsp;three-match series against New Zealand. Prithvi Shaw was banned for 8 months following a doping violation during the&nbsp;domestic season of 2018-19.</p>

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<p>The ban expired in November 2019. Shaw has been a part of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team and has been in a good form. Indian Cricket Team has a prolonged history for benching their in-form senior openers due to injury, whereas the new-comers out perform the previous openers and cement their spots.&nbsp;</p>

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— Prithvi Shaw (@PrithviShaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrithviShaw/status/1217664178581921792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>The young gun was included in India A squad for a limited-overs series against the Kiwis, where he showed his class by hitting 150 runs off 100 balls.</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya's woes continue as he failed the fitness test post his surgery. Last seen in September last year, it is unlikely for the 26-year-old cricketer to come back on the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya is crucial for India's T20 World Cup campaign, his explosive batting and his fast-medium bowling has helped India in the past.</p>


Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for the T20I series against the Kiwis following a shoulder injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. Sanju Samson is set to replace the prolific Indian Opener.

Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for the T20I series against the Kiwis following a shoulder injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. Sanju Samson is set to replace the prolific Indian Opener. The Kerala based cricketer was not in the team squad before as he was already playing in India A. Also read- India vs New Zealand: Kiwis eye redemption against Virat's men There is no other way...just put your head down and work hard !!!#routines&beliefs#stronger&stronger#samson 💪🏽😎 pic.twitter.com/dYix1NZpsE — Sanju Samson (@IamSanjuSamson) January 19, 2020 × BCCI in a press release said: "An MRI of his shoulder was conducted, and the results have confirmed a grade II injury of his acromioclavicular joint. His hand will be in a sling and he has been advised rest for some time. He will start his active rehab management in the first week of February at the National Cricket Academy,". NEWS: India’s ODI squad against New Zealand announced: Kohli (C), R. Sharma (VC), P. Shaw, Rahul, Shreyas, M. Pandey, Pant (WK), S. Dube, Kuldeep, Chahal, Jadeja, Bumrah, Shami, Saini, S. Thakur, Kedar Dhawan ruled out of T20I and ODI series. Details - https://t.co/lw5gZey833 pic.twitter.com/5ATv8QTLLe — BCCI (@BCCI) January 21, 2020 × Prithvi Shaw earned his maiden ODI call-up for the three-match series against New Zealand. Prithvi Shaw was banned for 8 months following a doping violation during the domestic season of 2018-19. pic.twitter.com/KXYHcUcBR0 — Prithvi Shaw (@PrithviShaw) July 30, 2019 × The ban expired in November 2019. Shaw has been a part of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team and has been in a good form. Indian Cricket Team has a prolonged history for benching their in-form senior openers due to injury, whereas the new-comers out perform the previous openers and cement their spots. On my way to New Zealand. Really excited to join my teammates. One of my favourite places where we won the ICC U19 World Cup in 2018. pic.twitter.com/TU3svQgcCQ — Prithvi Shaw (@PrithviShaw) January 16, 2020 × The young gun was included in India A squad for a limited-overs series against the Kiwis, where he showed his class by hitting 150 runs off 100 balls. Hardik Pandya's woes continue as he failed the fitness test post his surgery. Last seen in September last year, it is unlikely for the 26-year-old cricketer to come back on the field. Pandya is crucial for India's T20 World Cup campaign, his explosive batting and his fast-medium bowling has helped India in the past.

India vs New Zealand: Sanju Samson, Prithvi Shaw get place in team squad; Pandya fails fitness test

<p>Pakistan successfully test-fired indigenously developed Babur submarine-launched Cruise Missile(SLCM), Pakistan's Inter-Services Major General Asif Ghafoor declared.</p>

<p>Babur is capable of "delivering all kinds of payloads", Ghafoor informed on Twitter.</p>

<p>SLCM Babur provides Pakistan "credible second strike capability", augmenting the existing deterrence regime, Ghafoor informed.</p>

<p>"Development of this capability also reflects Pakistan's response to provocative nuclear strategies and posture being pursued in the neighbourhood through induction of nuclear submarines and ship-borne nuclear missiles," the ISPR said.</p>

<p>The test launched was witnessed by director general Strategic Plans Division(SPD), Chairman National Engineered and Scientific Commission(NESCOM) and Commander Naval Strategic Force Command(NFSC)</p>

<p>The missile was successfully fired from an underwater dynamic platform engaging its "target precisely".</p>


Babur is capable of "delivering all kinds of payloads", Ghafoor informed.

Pakistan successfully test-fired indigenously developed Babur submarine-launched Cruise Missile(SLCM), Pakistan's Inter-Services Major General Asif Ghafoor declared. Babur is capable of "delivering all kinds of payloads", Ghafoor informed on Twitter. SLCM Babur provides Pakistan "credible second strike capability", augmenting the existing deterrence regime, Ghafoor informed. "Development of this capability also reflects Pakistan's response to provocative nuclear strategies and posture being pursued in the neighbourhood through induction of nuclear submarines and ship-borne nuclear missiles," the ISPR said. The test launched was witnessed by director general Strategic Plans Division(SPD), Chairman National Engineered and Scientific Commission(NESCOM) and Commander Naval Strategic Force Command(NFSC) The missile was successfully fired from an underwater dynamic platform engaging its "target precisely".

Pakistan successfully test-fires submarine-based cruise missile Babur

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