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Other Fast Bowlers Haven't Done Enough To Keep Bhuvneshwar Out, Says WV Raman
India T20I: India's other fast bowlers have not done enough to keep a veteran pacer like Bhuvneshwar Kumar out of the T20I side, former India opener WV Raman said on Thursday, while calling on the bowling coach to put in extra time for the development of young pacers. Bhuvneshwar earned his India T20I recall after a gap of four years on the back of a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, where he spearheaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful title defence with a 28-wicket haul. He finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 and missed the Purple Cap to Kagiso Rabada by just a solitary scalp. Bhuvneshwars last appearance in international cricket came during a T20I in New Zealand in November 2022. In 87 T20Is for India, Bhuvneshwar has bagged 90 wickets at an average of 23.10 while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.96. See, on the one hand, you would obviously admire Bhuvneshwar Kumar for putting up performances and just pushing his way back into the side. But the other side of the coin is that it does give you a little bit to think about, isn't it? Because here is one guy who's deemed done and dusted for a while and then suddenly he makes a strong comeback, and that's obviously something that you would admire. But it also goes to show that the others have not really done enough to try and keep somebody like Bhuvi out, who has not been firing regularly. So the other fact of the matter is that the bowlers, yes, it's easy to say that they've been leaking runs, but they've been playing on plump batting tracks. But what I would like to see happen is that if the word transition is being used, then it is incumbent on the fast bowling coach to spend some time with the bowlers when they're not playing cricket and try and work with them, Raman told reporters in a select virtual interaction facilitated by Sony Sports Network on Thursday. Raman added that India had no shortage of raw pace, but the talent needed sustained attention away from the match calendar. It's very critical if you're talking about young fast bowlers who have the raw pace, who have the talent, they need to be really worked upon. That is where the bowling coach needs to spend a lot more time with the boys to ensure that they are well prepared when they get to play international cricket. As I can understand, there's a lot of cricket played these days. There's a lot of time these coaches spend on the road. But still, I think extra time needs to be spent by the fast bowling coach because you do have a lot of quick guys. There's no doubt about that. But we've seen all of them play in rotation and then go for runs, which means that there's something that needs to be done with them. This is where, as I said, some extra work needs to be done on these promising fast bowlers. Looking ahead to the two-game Test series in New Zealand, which carries crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points, Raman felt the Test team needs to learn from getting its combination wrong at home. See, we are talking about different things altogether. In England (where India drew 2-2), if you looked at it, the pitches were different. It was a very, very hot summer in England. It is more or less like what they normally call an Indian summer. So there's not much swing or seam movement, and also their attack was probably not the best. This is not taking away the credit from our batters who got runs there. That's not the issue here. The fact of the matter is that in India, what happened was that we were not picking the right combination, and what happened was that we did not get the combination right. So it is perhaps something that may not be repeated, that will not be repeated because the team management has learned its lessons from that. With India still in the race for entering the WTC final, Raman called for the selection of a bowling attack capable of taking 20 wickets rather than a batting-heavy playing eleven. But New Zealand, quite obviously, what I would like to see personally is that they resort to playing specialists in terms of cricket because that's what is going to help you. I would also like to have them have a bowling attack which can get the side 20 wickets because that's what is going to win matches. India has to win matches to keep their chances of playing the WTC final alive. So they need to have the bowling resources to bowl the opponents out twice. The logic here is that even if you are a few runs short, if you have enough bowling resources to bowl the opponents out, you would still have the fizz, you would still have the enthusiasm, you would still feel that you have a chance to put it past the opponent. So that's the reason you need to have enough bowling resources. In case you pick a batting-heavy eleven, if you are short on bowling, then if you are a few runs short, there's no way you can end up winning a Test match unless the conditions are extremely helpful for the bowlers that are playing in the eleven. Raman also felt Hardik Pandya's absence is being sorely felt, with injuries derailing the search for another seam-bowling all-rounder. See, the absence of Hardik Pandya is definitely hurting the team a lot because he is such a useful cricketer, and a good all-rounder like him is needed. When he is there in the setup, it gives you that extraordinary flexibility and you obviously are well stacked up. You can win your matches either way with a good spell or with kind of a cameo or even a good knock, for that matter. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find others even though we have been providing a lot of opportunities. It's just that injuries are playing a major part here as well. Nitish Kumar Reddy was identified as an all-rounder; then we also looked at Washington Sundar briefly, and then we have Shivam Dube. It's just that things are not somehow clicking. We have been trying and giving the opportunities to cricketers to try and work out things and emerge as all-rounders or perform in different departments of the game. But if it's not working, nobody is to be blamed, and you can't call anybody a failure in this. At best, you can try to use the options you have. Other options: if you don't have the options, what do you do? Whatever options have been there, whoever has shown some promise of being capable of becoming multi-dimensional cricketers. They have been given the opportunities; they have been kept in the loop; they have been kept in the scheme of things. Maybe we have to see if the injuries somehow stop happening, and that's something that has also been plaguing the system quite a lot, and it's very difficult to really pinpoint where the problem is unless you are entirely aware of the total dynamics that are in place now, he explained. On teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi being kept on the bench despite being in the T20I squad, Raman backed the team management's approach. See, let's not use terms like fast-tracking or protected. We have to try and provide a solid foundation in terms of preparation, and get him ready so that once he gets in, there is no turning back. That's something that we have to try and do for a young cricketer. That's the best way to try and encourage a young talented cricketer. As far as Vaibhav is concerned, yes, there are a lot of people who want to see him play. Everybody wants to see him play. There's no doubt about it. But again, if the idea is to keep him in the squad for him to fast-track his learning, then I think they're doing the right thing. If they're doing that and if there's a purpose behind it, I'm sure there will be; I think that's the best thing they can do for him. Keep him there about six to nine months and then let him loose, and there's hopefully no turning back for that young man. Raman, who also served as India's former women's head coach, also weighed in on Smriti Mandhana taking over as the all-format captain of the women's team from Harmanpreet Kaur, with her reign set to begin from the T20Is against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Friday. It's very difficult to say what is the right time for somebody to take up captaincy. Let's not forget that Harmanpreet Kaur has done well as a captain. She has created history by winning the World Cup, and maybe people started debating about her continuing as captain after the ordinary campaign in the T20 World Cup. These things keep happening in cricket. Let's not forget even Kapil Dev when he created history in 1983 by winning the World Cup; he was stripped of his captaincy six months later. So it's all a question of how situations are. But here we obviously have to realise that Harmanpreet Kaur has been around for a while. She's done extraordinarily well as a captain, and it was getting a little difficult because there was some talk about whether Smriti ever led India or whether Harmanpreet continues. But now that we've seen the transition or the change happen, we have to obviously hope that the Indian team will go from strength to strength a year on because Harmanpreet has handed over a good side which is playing aggressively, and confidently, and the biggest challenge for Smriti Mandhana will be to try and not only sustain that aggression and the fearlessness, but also raise the bar with each passing season. But here we obviously have to realise that Harmanpreet Kaur has been around for a while. She's done extraordinarily well as a captain, and it was getting a little difficult because there was some talk about whether Smriti ever led India or whether Harmanpreet continues. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday said the state government would file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court verdict quashing the enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. He also said the government was preparing a final memorandum on drought losses and plans to take an all-party delegation to the Centre to seek relief. Responding to questions on the sting video controversy, he clarified that the issue was not discussed at the Cabinet meeting and no decision was taken on an investigation. Speaking to the media outside Vidhana Soudha after the Cabinet meeting, Parameshwara said the final memorandum was expected to be ready within the next one or two days. Earlier, 217 taluks had been declared drought-hit. With the addition of nine more taluks, the total has increased to 226, he said. The drought situation in the remaining taluks is being assessed. Taluks that meet the eligibility criteria under Trigger-1 will undergo a ground-truthing exercise. If they are found eligible following the assessment, additional taluks will be included in the drought-hit list. Otherwise, the existing list of 226 taluks will remain final, he clarified. Parameshwara said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had instructed the government to take an all-party delegation to the Centre to submit the final memorandum. Although opposition parties had already expressed their unwillingness to participate in the delegation, the government would contact them again and request their participation, he said. If they agree to participate, it would be good. Otherwise, the Chief Minister, I and a few ministers will visit Delhi and seek appointments with the concerned Union Ministers and the Prime Minister, Parameshwara said. The delegation would explain the severity of the drought in Karnataka, highlight the need for relief and submit the final memorandum to the Centre, he added. The state has estimated drought-related losses at around Rs 46,000 crore so far. Preliminary estimates suggest that the total losses could reach Rs 60,000 crore to Rs 70,000 crore after the final assessment, Parameshwara said. However, the state cannot seek compensation from the Centre for the entire estimated loss. The amount eligible for relief must be calculated separately in accordance with the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines, he explained. Last year, despite estimated losses of around Rs 49,000 crore, the state had sought approximately Rs 18,000 crore in relief from the Centre under the NDRF guidelines. Similarly, if the losses this year reach around Rs 60,000 crore, the state may seek relief of approximately Rs 18,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, depending on the applicable guidelines, he said. Parameshwara clarified that these were preliminary estimates and that the final amount would be determined only after completing the assessment of losses and calculations under the NDRF guidelines. Parameshwara also said the state government had decided to challenge the High Court verdict quashing the enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes before the Supreme Court. A decision had been taken to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court, he said. Further legal and administrative measures would be discussed by the Political Affairs Committee. The possibility of including the reservation provisions under the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution would also be discussed before deciding on the next course of action, he added. Responding to a question about a probe by investigative agencies into the sting video controversy, Parameshwara said the matter had not been discussed at the Cabinet meeting. No discussion took place on this issue during the Cabinet meeting, and no decision was taken regarding an investigation, he said.
Ktaka govt launches special food safety drive during festive season
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration has launched a special inspection drive across the state from October 15 to 17 to ensure the availability of safe and quality sweets during the upcoming festive season. The drive, conducted on the directions of Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has covered 80 sweet manufacturing and sales establishments, with notices issued to 10 units for alleged violations of food safety standards. According to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Food Safety and Drugs Administration, a total of 125 food samples were collected during the inspections and sent to the respective government food laboratories for analysis. The samples will be examined to assess their quality and determine whether they comply with the prescribed food safety standards. During the inspections, officials identified several irregularities at sweet manufacturing and sales establishments. The preparation and storage areas of some units were found to be maintained under unhygienic conditions, raising concerns over the safety and quality of the food products being prepared and sold to consumers. Officials also found that food handlers at certain establishments did not possess medical certificates. In addition, some food business operators had not obtained the mandatory licences or registrations required under the food safety regulations. Following these findings, the department issued notices to 10 sweet manufacturing units and food business operators. Further legal action will be initiated against those found violating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the relevant rules and regulations, the department stated. As part of the statewide exercise, Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers have been directed to inspect sweet manufacturing units and sales establishments within their respective district jurisdictions between October 15 and 17. The department said the special drive was aimed at ensuring that consumers have access to safe and quality sweets during the festive period, when demand for such products typically increases. Inspections would continue against establishments violating food safety and quality standards. The department warned that stringent legal action would be taken against violators in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged defamatory sting operation linked to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the state government to summon and interrogate him directly instead of detaining Janata Dal (Secular) workers. Visiting the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner's office, Kumaraswamy questioned the Home Minister's warning that anyone suspected of involvement in the case, including him, could be questioned or arrested. He demanded that the police begin their inquiry with him and accused the state government of misusing its power to target his party workers while allegedly extending protection to those responsible for the controversy. Does the Home Ministry belong to your father? Your father has not given you this department. It is not your father's. If you are a Home Minister, work like one. Issue me a notice if you want, if you have guts, Kumaraswamy said, taking a direct swipe a...
Kumaraswamy cannot dictate probe, can be summoned: K'taka Minister on sting Op row
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said Union Minister and JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy could also be summoned for questioning if suspicion arose against him in the alleged sting operation case, asserting that the investigation would be conducted according to established procedures and not as per the demands of political leaders. Responding to Kumaraswamy's allegations of misuse of police power and an alleged conspiracy to implicate him and JD(S) workers in the case, Kharge said those whose names emerged during the investigation would be called for questioning if necessary. Since we have received a complaint, those under suspicion will be called for questioning. It could be you or anyone else. If suspicion arises against Kumaraswamy, he too will be called for an investigation. No one has been arrested. Should we conduct the investigation according to Kumaraswamy's wishes? he asked. Kharge said the police were following established protocols and that Kumaraswamy could not dictate the manner in which the investigation should proceed. He said Kumaraswamy had been making statements claiming to possess information about various aspects of the case and urged him to share any evidence he had with the investigating authorities. Every day, he makes statements claiming to have information about several matters. Let him share that information, as the investigation is ongoing. We are ready to receive any evidence he provides. But if he insists that the investigation must be conducted in a particular manner, that is not possible, Kharge said. Questioning Kumaraswamy's criticism of the police for summoning individuals for questioning, the Home Minister said the authorities were acting on a complaint and that the names of certain individuals had emerged during the investigation. Is this a marriage for which we have to send invitations? A complaint has been received, names have emerged, and they have been called for questioning, he said. Kharge added that Kumaraswamy was free to provide a statement and submit any relevant information before the investigating authorities or the court. Instead of making repeated public statements, he should cooperate with the investigation, he said. The Home Minister also questioned whether Kumaraswamy, who had served as Chief Minister twice, was unaware of how investigations and the administration functioned. Reacting to Kumaraswamy's personal attacks and his challenge to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Kharge to arrest him, the Home Minister said an arrest could be made only when there were sufficient grounds and evidence. How can we arrest someone? If we have grounds and evidence, then we can arrest. I don't have to learn how to conduct an investigation from him, Kharge said. He accused Kumaraswamy of damaging his own reputation through repeated statements and said the government would not be intimidated by his language or threats. We have been speaking respectfully. I have been saying this for the past few days that he is damaging his own reputation. Do you think I will be intimidated just because someone addresses me disrespectfully? The RSS could not intimidate me. Why would I be afraid of you? he asked. Kharge said the government had repeatedly asked Kumaraswamy to provide evidence to substantiate his allegations rather than making accusations against individual leaders. If you have information, provide it. Tell us who did it and how they did it. Some information is slowly coming to light. You are the ones who have been demanding an investigation. Now that an investigation is underway, are you trying to suppress it? he asked. He maintained that the police could not restrict their inquiry to a list of individuals suggested by a political leader, adding that anyone whose name emerged during the investigation could be questioned if required. Questioning how Kumaraswamy had obtained information about the alleged actions of the police, Kharge asked whether he was keeping watch outside the Police Commissioner's office or the office or residence of the investigating officer. The Home Minister said the government had exercised restraint out of respect for Kumaraswamy's position and age, but warned that he would respond if the JD(S) leader continued making personal attacks. We have tolerated enough out of respect for his position and age. If I start speaking, he may have to undergo another open-heart surgery. It would be better for him if he spoke carefully, Kharge said. He urged political leaders to remain within their limits and warned that if Kumaraswamy continued personal attacks, he would respond in the same language. The exchange comes amid escalating political tensions in Karnataka over the alleged sting operation, with Kumaraswamy demanding an impartial judicial inquiry and accusing the state government of attempting to implicate him. The state government has maintained that the investigation is proceeding in accordance with established procedures and that anyone against whom suspicion arises may be questioned.
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Union Minister Kumaraswamy calls Karnataka CM Shivakumar 'sting samrat', questions his intentions
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and JD(S) State President, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Thursday alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was a sting samrat who believed he could do anything by using his political influence. Addressing a press conference, Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar and Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the ongoing investigation into the alleged sting operation and warned them against targeting him. Mr. Shivakumar and Priyank Kharge, there is God above all of us. At least, fear your own conscience, he said. Kumaraswamy referred to a statement allegedly made in 2024 by former minister and BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who had suggested that videos involving other political leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, could emerge, drawing a comparison with the controversy surrounding former MP Prajwal Revanna. Recalling Jarkiholi's remarks, Kumaraswamy alleged the BJP leader had indirectly targeted Shivakumar. That is why I called Chief Minister Shivakumar the sting samrat. The Chief Minister's mindset is a matter of concern. I humbly appeal to the people to take note of this, Kumaraswamy alleged. He also criticised Priyank Kharge for his remarks against him and referred to a demand that he undergo brain mapping to establish whether he slept at night. I can fall asleep within two minutes after finishing my work. You people are unable to sleep because you are worried about the IT Department and the Enforcement Directorate. I have nothing to worry about, he said. Kumaraswamy said he had suffered a period of sleeplessness for nearly a year when he was unwell but had since recovered, attributing his improved health to God's blessings. Taking a swipe at the criticism that he is jealous of Shivakumar attaining the Chief Minister's post, Kumaraswamy said he had already served as Chief Minister and enjoyed the position, and was not seeking it again. He accused Congress leaders of repeatedly criticising him to please Shivakumar and challenged them to examine their conscience. If you think that criticising me will make Chief Minister Shivakumar happy, you can abuse me even more. You have been doing it every day, he said. Reiterating his warning to the Chief Minister and the Home Minister, he said political power was not permanent and urged them to remember that they would ultimately be accountable for their actions. Kumaraswamy said he had returned to Bengaluru late at night after attending official engagements in Delhi, including discussions concerning automobile components and the West Bengal tea garden issue. He added that he had advised Siddaramaiah against seeking a court stay and urged him to face the allegations. The JD(S) leader reiterated his demand for an impartial judicial enquiry into the alleged sting operation, insisting that the investigation should establish the facts without political interference and that neither he nor his party workers should be targeted without evidence.
Canadian subsurface engineering firm VZFOX set to enter Indian market
The subsurface engineering firm plans a five-member Bengaluru team and will focus on mature-field revitalisation, reservoir optimisation, EOR, IOR and carbon-storage projects
After 9 months out, Pathak eyes hockey redemption
Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the squad after a nine-month absence for the Asian Champions Trophy. He focused on improving his game in Bengaluru and is excited to play in his hometown of Jalandhar. India, defending champions, will start their campaign on October 27.
Kumaraswamy sought an investigation by a sitting judge of the High Court into the controversy
If batters don't take responsibility, this Indian side will not succeed: Gavaskar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called on Indias batting unit to take greater responsibility ahead of the T20I series decider against West Indies in Bengaluru, identifying the teams struggles while chasing as a major concern after their latest defeat. With the visitors keeping the contest alive through an impressive all-round display, Gavaskar believes India must translate their reputation as back-to-back T20 World Cup champions into a more commanding batting performance, particularly under dew-assisted conditions, if they are to secure the series. Gavaskars criticism centred on Indias inability to build on a promising start from Sanju Samson, whose contribution offered the hosts an opportunity to establish control during the chase. However, the subsequent batters failed to sustain the momentum, allowing the West Indies to seize control of the contest. The first thing this Indian side needs to improve is how they chase. On a pitch like this, with the dew coming in, you have to show the kind of dominance with the bat that a back-to-back T20 World Cup winning team should, but that was missing completely in this game. Sanju gave India a great start, but the rest of the batters didnt capitalise at all. Abhishek Sharma played a poor knock, which is not acceptable by his standards. Ishan Kishan fell right into Keemo Pauls trap, and Shreyas Iyer has not got going since his hundred, Gavaskar told JioStar. Gavaskar was particularly critical of the middle orders inability to convert a solid platform into a competitive chase. Abhishek Sharmas dismissal, Ishan Kishans failure against Keemo Paul and Shreyas Iyers continued search for form following his century were among the concerns he identified. In his view, India cannot afford repeated lapses in execution when the series is at stake. The batting unit needs to show more responsibility. Yes, I know the bowling has been poor, but these bowlers are not experienced. They are new to international cricket, and they will need to get hit for boundaries, otherwise they will not learn. For India to win the decider, they should bat first, put up 240 to 250 and then keep West Indies to a low total. If the batters dont take responsibility, this Indian side will not succeed, he added. The series decider, scheduled to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, will therefore test more than Indias ability to respond to a setback.
EXPLAINED | The right to protest, and limits in Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, where traffic congestion is a daily concern, protests on public roads came under judicial scrutiny in 2021, but the police have intervened in gatherings that organisers say were not even protests
Difficult For Bowlers To Build Pressure, Hes A Hard Player To Stop': Pujara On Hope
New Delhi: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has credited Shai Hopes composure and shot selection for the West Indies batting success against India in the ongoing white-ball series, while highlighting Keemo Pauls decisive bowling spell as a turning point in the visitors latest victory. Assessing the West Indies performance after their win over India, Pujara pointed to the visitors calculated aggression, their ability to exploit errors in the Indian bowling attack and the pressure they created across both innings, warning that the hosts would need greater discipline and variation in Bengaluru. He also identified Hopes approach at the crease as a major reason behind his remarkable consistency throughout the series. Shai Hope has been a problem for India in this white-ball series against the West Indies and what stands out is that he does not rely on blind slogging. He backs his natural game and picks his gaps. That is why he scores so quickly without taking too many risks. The way he times the ball, plays normal cricketing shots, and knows his areas well is what makes him so effective. Hes also a good player of spin because this pitch was a little challenging for the batters to dominate the spinners. But he had a lot of clarity. When a batter has that kind of control, it becomes very difficult for the bowlers to build pressure. Once hes set, hes a hard player to stop. And if you look at his strike rate, it has been phenomenal throughout the series. His four hundreds are now the most by any batter on a tour of India and he has been the standout performer in this T20I series and the numbers prove it, Pujara told JioStar. While Hopes contributions have stood out with the bat, Pujara reserved special praise for Keemo Paul, whose intervention with the ball proved instrumental in the West Indies success. Paul made an immediate impact by dismissing Sanju Samson with his first delivery before removing Ishan Kishan in the same over. He returned in the 19th over to deliver another decisive blow with a three-wicket over. This win was all about Keemo Paul. He struck gold with his very first delivery of the game, getting the big wicket of Sanju Samson, who got caught at deep backward square-leg. Paul then got rid of Ishan Kishan in the same over and then came back to seal it in the 19th over with a three-wicket over. With their backs against the wall and both the last two games being must-wins, West Indies have not only avoided a series defeat for now but also sent the hosts a strong message that they are here to win, he added. Pujara also pointed to the collective effort of the West Indies batters, particularly Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford, in exposing weaknesses in Indias bowling plans. According to the former India batter, the visitors attacking intent was complemented by their sharp reading of lengths, leaving the Indian bowlers with little room for error. The way the West Indian batters went after us in the powerplay, and even after the powerplay, the Indian bowlers didnt hit the right lengths. They didnt show a lot of variations in their bowling. But sometimes you also need to appreciate the kind of batting the West Indies players produced, the kind of shots they played, especially Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford. All three of them were key players in their sides victory. They were exceptional. Pujara also pointed to the collective effort of the West Indies batters, particularly Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford, in exposing weaknesses in Indias bowling plans. According to the former India batter, the visitors attacking intent was complemented by their sharp reading of lengths, leaving the Indian bowlers with little room for error. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Sanju Samson provides medical update on Arshdeep Singh; will he play fifth T20I in Bengaluru?
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Arijit Singh India tour 2027: Check dates, cities and ticket prices and the full schedule
Arijit Singh has announced a nine-city India tour running from January to May 2027, marking 20 years in music. The stadium-scale tour will visit Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad. Ticket prices vary by city, with reported premium packages reaching over Rs 11 lakh. The production will feature immersive audio, panoramic screens, laser arrays and pyrotechnics, celebrating his musical journey with fans.
Canadian energy engineering firm VZFOX to set up India base in Bengaluru by year-end
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Andhra Pradesh IAS Officer Transferred Following Altercation with Police in Bengaluru Pub
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New Quantum Research Lab inaugurated at IISc in Bengaluru
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Iyer stresses better execution and fresh mindset after T20I loss vs WI
India skipper Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday stressed the need for better execution and the right mindset going forward after the hosts suffered a 24-run defeat against the West Indies in the fourth T20I here. India's innings ended at 223/9 in 19.3 overs after Arshdeep Singh retired hurt while chasing the West Indies' imposing total of 247 for three, allowing the visitors to level the five-match series 2-2. The series decider will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. It all started with bowling. We didn't execute our line and lengths well and, at the end of the day, when you're chasing 250, you have to go about it in a certain pattern, Iyer said. I liked our approach during the chase, but we were unfortunate that we couldn't execute our plans with the ball, and that's where we fell a bit short. They executed their plans well, and there was a bit of assistance from the wicket as well. The ball was kicking up, and they used the field pretty well. So, cred
Bengaluru beats Mumbai, Delhi as Indias top hub for young entrepreneurs: Hurun U35 List
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K'taka BJP thanks Centre for forming panel to address sugarcane farmers demands
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday thanked the Centre for responding to the legitimate demands of sugarcane farmers in Karnataka and Maharashtra by constituting a high-level committee to examine their concerns. In a statement, Vijayendra said the committee, headed by former NITI Aayog member Professor Ramesh Chand, was formed to find comprehensive solutions to the issues faced by sugarcane growers. He expressed gratitude to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi for taking the farmers demands seriously and responding to them positively. Vijayendra said Prime Minister Narendra Modis government was firmly committed to ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for their produce and that their problems are addressed through lasting solutions. The committee will work towards addressing key concerns, including the cost of sugarcane production, an increase in the minimum selling price (MSP) and transparency in weighing systems, he said. Stating that the BJP and the NDA government at the Centre stood firmly with farmers, Vijayendra said they were committed to ensuring that sugarcane growers received appropriate support and justice. Protecting farmers interests, improving the well-being of their families and ensuring the sustainable growth of the agricultural sector remained the top priorities, he added. It can be recalled that Union Minister Joshi said on Thursday that the Centre has taken swift steps to address the demands of sugarcane farmers and resolve issues in the sugar sector by constituting a joint committee headed by a former NITI Aayog member. In a statement, Joshi said the Centre had acted within just two days of giving an assurance at a high-level meeting held in New Delhi earlier this week, demonstrating its commitment to addressing farmers concerns. The joint committee, headed by Professor Ramesh Chand, former member of NITI Aayog, will meet sugarcane farmers, particularly in Karnataka and Maharashtra, to assess their problems and understand the ground realities, he said. The committee will hold consultations, conduct research and undertake a comprehensive assessment of the issues affecting the sugar sector. It will submit a detailed report containing specific recommendations to the Union government at the earliest, Joshi added. The panel will conduct an in-depth study of various aspects of the sugar sector, including the demand for higher remunerative returns for sugarcane farmers, taking into account the cost of cultivation and other relevant factors. Joshi said the Centre had responded promptly to the farmers demands and initiated measures to find comprehensive solutions to the challenges facing sugarcane growers and the sugar industry. It can also be noted that Union Minister Joshi had written to Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, urging the state government to respond promptly to the demands of sugarcane farmers and take measures to safeguard their interests. In the letter, Joshi referred to the detailed discussions held with sugarcane farmers and their representatives in New Delhi on October 12. Following the meeting, the farmers submitted a representation highlighting various issues they face in the state. Joshi urged the Chief Minister to take immediate action on several demands, including an independent inspection of sugar recovery rates, transparent inspection of weighing machines, a review of the eight per cent deduction for mechanical harvesting and the announcement of the State Advisory Price (SAP) for sugarcane. He called upon the state government to respond to the farmers demands without delay and take appropriate steps to address their concerns.
Kumaraswamy hits out at govt after CCB questions JDS workers
BENGALURU: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has criticised the Karnataka government after the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police questioned two people associated with the JDS social media team in connection with an alleged sting operation involving former chief minister Siddaramaiah. The police action reportedly followed a complaint by Siddaramaiah. Investigators are said to be examining online Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Past rivalry leads to shooting near Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A dispute dating back nearly a year allegedly culminated in a shooting near the NICE Road flyover at Pillaganahalli in Bengaluru, where real estate businessman Sampangi reportedly fired three rounds at Srinivas, also known as Mental Seena, on the evening of Wednesday, October 14. Srinivas suffered bullet injuries to his leg and was rushed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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IND vs WI 4th T20I: Hope and Paul shine as West Indies level series 2-2
Keemo Paul's 5 for 41 followed Shai Hope's first-innings 102 not out as a clinical West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I to level the five-match series 2-2 here on Wednesday. The fifth and final T20I will be played on Saturday at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sanju Samson struck a 23-ball 56 at the top but India fell way short in the run chase, getting bowled out for 223 in reply to the West Indies' 247 for three. Arshdeep Singh copped a blow to his right shoulder in the final over from Shamar Joseph and subsequently retired out. Earlier, Hope led the way with 102 not out as the West Indies posted a huge total. Hope struck nine sixes and four fours to make his runs off 50 balls. Sherfane Rutherford made 49 not out off 26 balls with four fours and three sixes. Brief scores: West Indies 247/3 in 20 overs (Shai Hope 102 not out, Shimron Hetmyer 33, Sherfane Rutherford 49 not out; Prince Yadav 1/36) beat India 223 all out in 19.3 overs (Sanju Samson 56, Tilak Varm
AP Govt Transfers IAS Officer Vikas Marmat amid Bengaluru Pub Brawl Case
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Sanju Samson Shares Arshdeep Injury Update
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Rajinikanths Jailer 2 has sparked celebrations across Chennai, Bengaluru, Dubai, Canada and other locations, with Dubai festivities beginning at 2:30 am. According to VOX Cinemas listings, tickets at Dubai Festival City Mall range from AED 46 to AED 61, with shows running from 11 am to 11:30 pm. In Abu Dhabi, screenings start at 8:30 am, with tickets priced between AED 52 and AED 70.
Sonu Nigam faces threat ahead of Bengaluru concert over 2025 Kannada song row
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'Steel And Velvet': What Smriti Mandhana Brings As India's New All-format Captain
What Smriti Mandhana: The first thing Biju George noticed about a teenaged Smriti Mandhana at the BCCI's first-ever Under-19 girls' camp, held in Guntur in 2013/14, was the cover drive. Tall and bespectacled, Smriti leaned into the ball so sweetly while playing the cover drive that George nicknamed her 'Lady Dada'. The second thing he noticed was her gutsy nature when she came to him to solve an issue. She came up to me and said, 'Listen, I find it difficult. I am like a compulsory hooker. So people get me out with that and I want to work on that,' George said to IANS. He and a colleague, Raghu, took her to the indoor nets at the old NCA and threw balls at her for hours till the issue was solved. That habit and maturity runs through almost every account of Smriti Mandhana, India's new all-format captain. Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as Indias skipper on October 6, though she will carry on as a player. She leaves after leading India to its first-ever ODI World Cup at home in 2025, a second Asian Games gold medal and twin Asia Cup triumphs. But under Harmanpreets captaincy, India was also a T20I side that has gone out in the group stage of the last two World Cups, though she was hamstrung by the absence of key all-rounders this year. Smriti, 30, has led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs as a stand-in captain and taken Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to WPL titles in 2024 and 2026, apart. This year she passed Mithali Raj as the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket, made a record 18th international hundred to surpass Meg Lanning, and moved past Suzie Bates to be at the top of the T20I run charts. In March, Mattel made her a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll, the first cricketer to be bestowed with that honour. Aarti Vaidya, the former India player and national selector, feels a measured and assured Smriti is very prepared to begin life as the sides captain. She has played a lot of WBBL and franchise matches in England too. So she has that international cricket experience of handling and being with different teams and that helps. Similar views are echoed by Malolan Rangarajan, RCB's women's head coach. It's very well deserving for someone who has worked so hard on her game and also contributed so much to Indian cricket. She has been Indias vice-captain for such a long time and so, it's a well-deserved elevation and adds another feather in Smriti's cap, he said to IANS. It also helped that when Smriti captained RCB, it had former international captains like Heather Knight and Sophie Devine. While picking her, it wasn't like we were waiting to see how good a captain she was. She had captained before she joined RCB also. So she was very well experienced back then itself. But having worked with her over a period of 4-5 years now, you get to know the person also. She is a leader of a team and not a leader of select individuals. She always thinks about what's best for the team, how can this team, and anything with it, go forward. I'm pretty sure regardless of her being the Indian captain or not, even as the vice-captain, she was always thinking about how well she can contribute and take Indian cricket forward, added Rangarajan. Asked about instances in WPL where Smriti the skipper shined, Rangarajan is wary of reducing it to a single moment. She's got an extraordinary pulse of the game. She knows what works, and what doesn't work. With her, it was always about knowing what's best for the team and what's best for a situation. So I can't point out a single situation in which Smriti was amazing. She's a very, very, very experienced player. She knows a lot of Indian and international girls. Even tactically, she's very, very adept - knows exactly what to do when and just overall, her experience has been amazing, he said. Tejal Hasabnis, who will play under Smriti in the ODI series against Zimbabwe in Vadodara, knows Smriti well from the Maharashtra days. Getting to debut internationally under Smritis captaincy during the 50-over clash against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2024 will always be a fun fact worth cherishing for the right-handed batter. Growing up, I have played a lot of cricket under her. She used to lead Maharashtra senior side as well. So, yes, it will be very familiar and I am just looking forward to it. I am so excited because this is kind of a new chapter starting for the Indian women's cricket team. So, I am very excited to see how she approaches it and what will come next. She also gives a glowing assessment of what playing under Smritis captaincy is like. Basically, Smriti is someone who is a very calm and thoughtful person off the field and is the same on the field. I feel she is someone who prepares and then she just comes there and executes her plan with a calm head. Even in domestic games, she was pretty clear on what she wanted from the team. She gave us role clarity - like what she expects from the players and when just out there, she supports us to execute our plans. Former India player Soniya Dabir was Smritis roommate when she first broke into Maharashtra's senior side as a shy teenager. Made the sides captain at 16, Smriti leaned on the senior players rather than trying to impress them. She used to listen to everyone for help in terms of formulating strategies. She could make it out whose advice was to be taken and used to think about the situations differently. That thought process was very clear from a young age. With the bat, we always believed that as long as she was there, we could still go ahead and win the match. Smriti has spent her India career under two very different leaders: the measured Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet, whose fire a team still learning to believe in itself needed a lot. Luckily for her, she got to play under Mithali and Harman for a long time. So she is quite experienced for that job and on and off, when Harman was not available, she was also taking her place, says Aarti. George puts this captaincy change in a well-thought phrase. Harman was steel-steel. Now Smriti will be steel and velvet. Harman can be aloof at certain times. Smriti is never aloof. Smriti is always available and I know the girls will love working with Smriti. He calls it a new era for India, where the captaincy is more welcoming. In Georges view, Smriti is that one girl who will always listen and one of the few who would reach out and ask. Smriti and Jemi (Jemimah Rodrigues) are a few people who have never changed, he said. Aarti feels the change at the helm has arrived at the right time. I just thought time had come for her to take charge now. I guess she would handle it properly because she has that experience with her. George, though, will watch out for one adjustment. Challenges will be working with the same support staff because they were so much used to Harman's style of captaincy. A home Champions Trophy in February 2027, then the T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, and ODI World Cup title defence in 2029 a great showing in all of them will be on Smritis radar. Results will decide how her captaincy will be judged, especially with the social media era quick in asking questions and hurling criticisms. That level of scrutiny, long reserved for India's men's captains, is a measure of how far the women's game has come. Harmanpreet built a side that learned to fight, and then to win and constantly challenge big teams. Smritis task will be to take it up a notch and also crack the code of success in the shortest format while being the ever-dependable batter. She's been playing the sport at the highest level for a while now. She knows what it takes to play at that level. Not only play, but to also be a superstar at that level. So, it's come at a very good time for her and the Indian cricket team. Knowing Smriti, the only thing she'll be thinking about is how she can take this team to the next level. They've obviously won the World Cup in the 50 overs and knowing her, she'll be thoroughly and fully focused on how she can make this team even better, added Rangarajan. It also helps that Smriti is easily approachable and shows empathy towards newbies and youngsters to give them a sense of belonging. With Smriti, what you see is what you get. Regardless of her seniority or experience, she conducts herself in a very, very calm manner. She's very approachable, and I'm pretty sure if you speak to more girls, they'll echo the same sentiment of how good Smriti is around the group and how she is. RCB also has found a couple of players who came in as uncapped players and have now gone on to play for the country, and that's a testament to how Smriti has led the team, said Rangarajan. He also feels Smriti can easily compartmentalise her batting and captaincy duties. Again, Smriti is experienced enough to detach the two. When she captains, she captains and when she bats, she's mature and experienced enough to think like a batter and do what's required for the team. So, knowing her as a person, I don't think it's going to make too much of a difference, her being a captain or not. Soniya also agrees with it. I don't think that captaincy pressure will matter that much to her. She is used to it now. Like she said in an interview, a captain is more answerable. So now she has an idea of what she is going to face. She will take it as an opportunity. There are still lots of trophies to be won. Aarti adds, If you have that hunger to win, then obviously there are a lot of things which come your way and I guess she has that hunger and proved it during WPL also. She has handled the team there very well. Rangarajan returns to clarity of thought in Smriti, the leader. Smriti is such an experienced player. She knows every player - literally every player. Practically, shes very, very clear. She doesn't waste her time around and wants to do what's right for the team. Even in meetings, she's very clear with the messaging that needs to go out to the team. She's been absolutely good and I don't expect her to do anything different in the Indian team. Aarti adds, If you have that hunger to win, then obviously there are a lot of things which come your way and I guess she has that hunger and proved it during WPL also. She has handled the team there very well. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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