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Gluten-free Food And No 'kyon Drop Ho Gaye' - Inside Bhuvneshwars Quiet Road Back To T20I Team
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: When Bhuvneshwar Kumar trudged off the field in Napier on November 22, 2022, little did anyone know that it would be his last T20I for India for nearly four years. Three captaincy changes and at least two selection committee overhauls later, his India career appeared consigned to the past tense. On October 17, it was revived where it began. Arshdeep Singh took a blow to the shoulder in Hyderabad, and Bhuvneshwar was drafted into the squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. When Shreyas Iyer took his name while revealing the changes to the playing eleven, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted. Bhuvneshwar made his T20I debut at the same venue against Pakistan in December 2012 and wowed everyone with his swing. It is now his IPL home via Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Though the heavens intervened to abandon the game, that game will also be remembered for Bhuvneshwars first sight in Indian colours after 2022. His selection for the five-match T20I series in New Zealand, which begins in Christchurch on Thursday, had come earlier. When that news reached Dr. Ramneesh Vohra, his physiotherapist since 2020 and who was in the middle of an appointment at his clinic in Noida, happiness was writ large on his face. When I got the news, I immediately called sir and congratulated him and he picked up the call and we then discussed about the journey and talked that 'aaj tak humne jitna kaam kiya, woh badiya nikla' (whatever work we have done till now has turned out very well), Vohra recalled in a free-wheeling chat with IANS. Then all the emotions came out of happiness while talking, and there's no doubt about it. Although we were not expecting this thing to happen, I mean, we were not working together for this day particularly. But when something like this happens as a reward, emotions come up, right?' he added. Vohra later joined him at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where Bhuvneshwar was preparing for New Zealand, and stayed until he was summoned to the fifth T20I squad. Bhuvneshwar was the fulcrum of RCB's back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, including picking 28 wickets in 16 matches this year. Yet Vohra insists a return to the Indian team was never the target. In the past few years, he never targeted himself with, ' No, I have to go back to the team and really work hard.' He used to always say that I have to do my work and the selectors are doing their work, and I'm not going to do anything out of the box. He would say, 'No, I just love cricket. I have a passion for this game and I just really want to give 100 percent whenever I hit the ground.' He always played with this mindset in every tournament and any format. Whenever he got the opportunity to play, he never said no to anything. He always said that as long as I'm there, I have to give my 100 percent and I'll go and play whatever game is on the ground, he said. Bhuvneshwars partnership with Vohra was forged in mid-2020, after the first Covid-19 lockdown. Bhuvneshwar was then an India regular, and the brief for him to Vohra was refinement, not repair. He just wanted to be a good version of himself, always. He would ask, Can I make myself into the same fitness regime? Is it possible for me, for you, or for us to maintain my mobility, flexibility, and work on my biomechanics if possible? Can we just improve a bit more towards my structure? So, we started like that only. There was no injury, nothing like that. Serendipity did the rest. Vohra, then attached to BCCI domestic sides, was introduced to him by then Railways captain Karan Sharma and Harsh Tyagi, who trained with Bhuvneshwar at Wonders Cricket Club in Noida's Sector 34. Their endorsement sufficed and Bhuvneshwar enlisted his services and began from scratch. Vohra says the two never once relitigated why Bhuvneshwar had been dropped from the Indian team after that game in Napier. Because he's a very down-to-earth person, he is the kind of person who never thinks about whatever happened in the past. We never had a discussion about what went wrong or kyon drop ho gaye (why I got dropped). He just said, I have to prepare for what comes next. Suppose the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy or DY Patil T20 tournament was to come and he would commence preparing for it. If Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ranji Trophy or IPL was on the calendar, then he would start preparing for it at the earliest. So, the discussion was always about what's next, and how to be great in those competitions. There was never a discussion about what happened or went wrong in the past. Nothing like that happened because, see, like he's been saying from the start that selection or not is not in my hands, but performing is in our hands, so as keeping my body fit. His words have always been, 'I'll do whatever is in my area and hands, I'll work on that, and I will not think about whatever is happening afterwards.' What will I get or won't I get, I don't think much as I just have to work - that too with full honesty, Vohra said. The groundwork was meticulous: a biomechanical and musculoskeletal screening modelled on the CoE protocols, plus body-composition, fitness and nutrition tests. Strength and conditioning coach Surya Yadav assumed charge of training, and nutritionist Shah Fahad oversaw the dietary tests. Yadav, currently with the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 men's team, was unavailable for a comment. Everything we did, whatever screening was there, whatever tests were there, it was all evidence-based. It didn't mean that we were doing it randomly. Everything was very much sure that we would do this, and whatever we get in that, we will work on that. Nothing was like hit and error. Everything was evidence-based and dependent upon whatever we do. It will be all study-based and all that will be there, and the results that we have already got on those things. When we see the results, we will work on that. Until and unless, if it doesn't work, until and unless we don't get that improvement, or didn't get that achievement, then we can think about anything else. So, our fill-in-the-blanks kept happening, blocks kept coming into place, and we got to what we wanted. Not once, Vohra says, did Bhuvneshwar second-guess the regime. He was so consistent right from the beginning, so honest and trustful that he never said, Why am I getting this, or why am I not getting this. When I go out, I have to be 100 percent in my body so that I can deliver balls with 100 percent of my efficiency. That was his aim. An archive of old footage helps flag the subtlest shifts in his action, and each specialist guards his own lane. All the qualities were there because we have worked on it for the last 6 years. Wherever we have taken the old videos, we have worked on them. In the old videos, it used to come like this. Now, if there are any changes, then how will we go back? How will we work on it? How will we do it? How will I do it? I never interrupted Surya sir's work. Surya sir never interrupted my work. We both had a very clear vision that I will look at these things, you will look at these things, and Bhuvi sir, you will look at these things. We had divided our departments so that there was no confusion in between, and it's always teamwork. Diet proved to be a potent force in keeping Bhuvneshwar in fine fettle. Tests flagged the bloating endemic among cricketers and traced it to gluten and lactose. Gluten was jettisoned, lactose and sugar scaled back, to banish the stiffness and soreness he had been carrying into matches. We made minor, minor changes and got major, major results. That was a great thing that happened. Plus, we never missed out on any mobility session, any flexibility session, any mobilisation session, any strength and conditioning session, any weight training session, and his body has transformed. Leaner, though, is not lighter. He still weighs around 73-74 kg, but his body-fat percentage has fallen while muscle quality and hydration have improved. Vohra credits that sculpted frame, and painstaking rehab of the injuries that punctuated his earlier career, for keeping him injury-free since. Sweets are off the menu, and ensuring daily protein intake is there via bars, shakes and chillas, with eggs taken only if needed. Fahad also arranged a genetic test to map Bhuvneshwar's nutritional needs, and masseur Kesar Ali rounds off an inner circle that has remained unbroken since 2020. The best part is Bhuvi sir never changed his team right from the beginning since we met after the Covid-19 first lockdown. I don't know what happened before Covid-19, but after Covid-19, the best part is he trusted me a lot right from the beginning, and he never told me that no, I want to change this, or that. He said, Whatever you want me to do, I will be able to do it, and I will also get the results. The dividend, Vohra says, shows in how swiftly Bhuvneshwar bounces back. Actually, so you can see the results, and after the game, he never felt like, ' No, I am exhausted, I am tired, now I don't want to play for the next part of the game. He is always ready. He never said no to even the games on consecutive days. He always said, If you want to play, then play, and whenever you want to play, play with your 100 percent effort. There is no compromise with cricket. He is very introverted and not a party person. He is one of those rare and sweetest and very kindest cricketers I have ever met. That reticence, Vohra adds, is often mistaken for a lack of graft. Few cricketers, in his view, are as dedicated as Bhuvneshwar - he carves out time for every facet of his game, from bowling and batting to fielding and rehab, and does all of it away from the social media limelight. Because we live in the same society, so we meet. Even if there is a hello, there is no problem. Even if there is a small issue, we meet. He treats me like family, so obviously, vice versa, reciprocally. He never behaves like, I am a superstar and you are my physiotherapist. He always says that you all are my family and always speaks like that. Whenever we have a conversation, whenever we talk, he never makes me feel that what is my level and what is your level. He says, 'main aap hi ke level ka hoon' (I am of your level). I am one of you. He calls us 'bhai' (brother), and whatever word occurs in his mind, it feels very special. We feel that maybe we are talking to someone, but he's still the same person, and he is like this with everyone. So, this is the best quality about him. Vohra's clinic, Muscle Stretch, marked his return to the playing eleven in Bengaluru on Instagram by promising 20 per cent off on consultations for every wicket Bhuvneshwar took, and a shot at a free consultation and physio session should he bag a five-for. It wont be a surprise if the same offer is run for the T20Is in New Zealand, starting on Thursday. Whenever we have a conversation, whenever we talk, he never makes me feel that what is my level and what is your level. He says, 'main aap hi ke level ka hoon' (I am of your level). I am one of you. He calls us 'bhai' (brother), and whatever word occurs in his mind, it feels very special. We feel that maybe we are talking to someone, but he's still the same person, and he is like this with everyone. So, this is the best quality about him. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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1st T20I: India Battle Jet Lag As Tough NZ Test Awaits In Christchurch (Preview)
Their Asian Games: Days after a rain-hit draw against the West Indies at home led to the series ending in a 2-2 draw, a jetlagged India will take on a strong New Zealand in the first of five T20Is here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. The schedule has given India little breathing space. Their Asian Games gold medal-winning campaign in Japan ended on October 3, before the home series against the West Indies began three days later in Lucknow, and the decider was washed out in Bengaluru on October 17. The side has managed just one training session in Christchurch, and the situation will feel uncomfortably familiar to Iyer. In his first assignment as captain, India landed in Ireland without Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and lost 0-2, their first defeat to the hosts in any format. England then beat them as well and exposed their shortcomings on pitches with some spice. Bumrah and Hardik are missing again. Bumrah has been rested with the Test series in mind, while Hardik has not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad in March, when India racked up 255 on their way to retaining the title at home. The hosts, however, have reason to feel confident. They won their most recent Test and ODI series in India and will have most of their first-choice players available for the first time since that final in Ahmedabad. Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra are out injured, which is likely to open up a top-three spot for Devon Conway alongside Finn Allen and Tim Seifert. Allen will be playing a T20 at home for the first time since March 2025. The explosive opener averages 35.68 at a strike rate of 184.21 in New Zealand. The hosts are also well stocked with pace bowling options via Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson and Blair Tickner. India's most pressing problem is the make-up of their XI. Their spin-bowling all-rounders may not be as effective away from Asia, and India could leave out Naman Dhir, who impressed against the West Indies, to fit in both Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube. Recalled pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to play, while a fit-again Varun Chakaravarthy could miss out if the team management opts for a third seamer in Prince Yadav. Conditions could also take some getting used to for the Iyer-led Indian team. Days have been pleasant with bright sunshine, but it is expected to turn chilly by the 8pm start time, and fresh early-season pitches could offer something to the seamers. Dew may also tempt captains to opt to chase. History, though, favours India a little bit. They have won their last two bilateral T20I series in New Zealand and 16 of their 20 completed matches against the Black Caps since January 2020. Ishan Kishan needs seven runs to go past Suryakumar Yadav's 1,164 for the most T20I runs by an Indian in a calendar year, and it remains to be seen if this happens in front of a sell-out crowd on Thursday. When: October 22, 2026, 12:30 PM Where: Hagley Oval, Christchurch Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network channels on TV, and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app and website. Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Squads Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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NZ Conditions Ideal For Bhuvneshwar, Should Be First Choice With New Ball, Says Pujara
In New Zealand: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be the side's first-choice new-ball bowler in the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand, citing the conditions there as ideal for the recalled swing bowler to excel. Bhuvneshwar made his return to the Indian set-up for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. Though it was washed out due to rain, a lot will be expected of him when he takes the field for the series starting at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. In New Zealand, I agree that he should be the first choice with the new ball, based on the conditions, because of the skill he possesses of swinging the ball. If the ball won't swing in New Zealand, where else will it swing? The conditions there are ideal for him. If there is a little help from the pitch, he can extract that movement from the pitch very well with the new ball, Pujara said on JioStar. Former India cricketer and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said Bhuvneshwar had earned his recall with two consistent IPL seasons for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by bowling in the toughest phases of the game on surfaces that offered seamers little. In the IPL, there aren't seaming conditions, there are flat pitches. Yet, for two years, he has been bowling two overs at the top and two at the back end, the toughest phases of the game. To do that, you need experience, you need a bowler who understands the conditions and can extract the best out of those conditions, and there has never been a question about Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Nayar went a step further and compared the pacer's understated career to Pujara's time as a batter in the Indian Test team. I am so, so happy that Bhuvi has got a chance because, for so many years, he has been the kind of bowler that Cheteshwar Pujara was as a batter. In the IPL, there aren't seaming conditions, there are flat pitches. Yet, for two years, he has been bowling two overs at the top and two at the back end, the toughest phases of the game. To do that, you need experience, you need a bowler who understands the conditions and can extract the best out of those conditions, and there has never been a question about Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train to be operational from November 1, check details
There's good news for rail passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai as preparations are underway to operate a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train between the two cities. According to the information shared, the train will become operational from November 1, 2026. The launch date coincides with Karnataka Rajyotsava. The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train will save approximately six hours compared to other trains. This train could be a convenient option for working professionals, business owners, and those travelling with their families.
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Bhuvneshwar Will Be 'rubbing His Hands', Arshdeep Can Trouble Allen, Says Pamment
With Hardik Pandya: Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of bowling in early-season New Zealand conditions, while Arshdeep Singh can use his left-arm angle to trouble Finn Allen, according to former Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment. Both Bhuvneshwar and Arshdeep were a part of Indias 1-0 T20I series win in New Zealand in 2022 and the duo are now back for the five-game series starting in Christchurch on Thursday. While Arshdeep has now established himself in the T20I team, Bhuvneshwar is coming after making his first appearance for India in the shortest format in four years in the rained out series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru. He will look to put in good performances, as well as guide the younger fast bowling crop in the matches in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton. It's a talented team bowling group that the Indians have got and that Bhuvi's back, so by seeing these conditions, Bhuvi will be rubbing his hands while coming back into the Indian team and playing in these conditions. He will get the ball to move around, and obviously, he gets the natural swing as well. So, I'm really excited to see Bhuvi back in this team. Arshdeep Singh, top quality pacer. If he hits his form, lines and lengths, he'll prove some real issues, especially somebody like Finn Allen, who does struggle with quality left-hand swing bowling, Pamment told IANS in an exclusive conversation. His plan for the rest of the Indian fast bowling attack is sticking to a Test-match length, constant aggression and a short ball aimed at the badge of the helmet, because New Zealand's top order will punish anything passive. I think initially it'll be almost honing in on that Test match length - that top of off, and top of fourth stump length. But just being extra aggressive, making sure they're really aggressive the whole time, because if they're passive, these New Zealand guys will attack them, especially these guys like Seifert and Allen, Conway, very good players of the short ball as well. But I will be encouraging the boys to bowl short, but make sure they're on the money and make sure they're aiming the badge of the helmet and the back shoulder, and when they're not doing that, make sure that you get the top of the fourth and fifth stump. Its because as long as they're doing that with lots of aggression, they'll be in the game, and have a chance to nick good players off when the wicket's assisting, and the boys behind the wicket hopefully will be ready with their hands nice and warm to catch those catches. Then there is the small matter of staying on their toes to adapt to various conditions, says Pamment. But I think one of the biggest things will be gaining confidence that you can run in on a lush green surface and probably bring some moisture with your boots with you into your landing position. So make sure you've got the long springs on and full confidence that when you do plant your foot into the surface that your feet are going to stick there. I've seen a lot of overseas teams come to New Zealand in all stages throughout the year, and not make that adaptation, because the outfields are lush, green, and they do gather moisture. So you've got to make sure that your springs in the bottom of your boots are there to hold you so that you can confidently brace hard and get stuck into bowling good hard lines and lengths, and then once you get through that phase where the ball stops moving around a little bit, it's remaining extremely aggressive, making sure you're using your short ball, and setting fields accordingly. Three of these grounds are of reasonable sizes, so you will be able to use your short ball with confidence that it's not going to top edge and fly out of the ground, but there are a couple of those venues as well that are quite small, and we will see top edges flying for six or something. You've just got to accept that and move on and get ready for the next ball if that does happen, he explained. As per Pamment, a Yorkshire native who moved to New Zealand early in his career and played 14 first-class and 33 List A games for Auckland from 1993 to 1996 and later coached Northern Districts domestic team, India's batters face the flip side of the adaptation, especially for the attacking left-handers at the top of the order. How they adapt to that, and how they're very selective - we know, especially the left-handers at the top, they like to hit balls for six, don't they? Regardless of who it is, whether it's the young man Vaibhav or whether it's Ishan or Abhishek, we know that they take it on, and T20 cricket demands that you take it on. But I'd be encouraging those guys just to try and make sure they adapt to conditions, they understand conditions, that it's going to be relentless in terms of New Zealand will come with a number of seam bowling options, different varying paces, obviously Milne and Ferguson, high pace. The other boys perhaps not reaching that pace, but still very skillful, tall and bouncy - Blair Tickner, Kyle Jamieson, they're tall guys. So while they're not quite as quick, they still demand that you've got to be able to play between your chest and head, and they will test them out. I'm sure the boys, once they get settled in New Zealand, but they haven't got a lot of time. I know they've arrived over the last couple of days. If they're smart, they'll be spending the next couple of days working on that type of thing, because that's what's going to come their way. With Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah both missing the T20Is due to injuries and workload management, respectively, Pamment sees the gaps as a chance for others to stake a claim. Obviously, when you lose two world-class players, any team in the world who lose two world-class players of that nature, from your white-ball team, World Cup winners, IPL winners, serial performers at top level - it's always difficult to fill that void. But what it does, it provides opportunities for others. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, they have the opportunity to come and showcase what they can do in conditions which should suit them. While experience-wise, they might not be at that level, they're going to get some things that are in their favour. So, let's see how they utilise that. Nitish Kumar Reddy is another one who has been given opportunities as that all-rounder, as obviously Shivam Dube. I know they haven't used Shivam too much with the ball, but he's definitely dangerous with the bat. So, Nitish is having another opportunity with Hardik Pandya missing five T20I games here. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, they have the opportunity to come and showcase what they can do in conditions which should suit them. While experience-wise, they might not be at that level, they're going to get some things that are in their favour. So, let's see how they utilise that. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Bhuvneshwar Can Be 'lethal' In Swing And Seam Conditions In NZ T20Is: Shane Bond
NZ T20Is: Recalled veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar can be lethal with the new ball if New Zealand's early-season pitches offer swing and seam, apart from him bringing a calming presence to India's bowling line-up in the upcoming T20I series starting on Thursday, said former Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond. Bhuvneshwar returned to India's T20I squad for the first time in nearly four years, when he recently featured in the washed out series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru. The veteran pacer earned a recall for the T20I tour of New Zealand after his standout performances helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026. It's great to see Bhuvi back in the international circuit. He's a great bowler and has been so good in the IPL for so long. What it's like to have someone like him in the team is just a calming influence. He's bowled in big moments so often and always is a man who looks up for it and always looks calm and composed in those moments. It's always nice to have a senior bowler in your team, particularly in those death overs where, alongside the captain, you can lean on. So, he'll be stoked and deserves his chance back in the team. I'm looking forward to watching him bowl, particularly in conditions that might swing and seam because he can be lethal with the new ball, let alone being a quality finisher, Bond told IANS in an exclusive conversation. He also felt the timing of the T20I series will heavily favour the seamers. If you're going to play against India at home it's probably a good time of the year to play them, particularly if you're a fast bowler, because they do have such an imposing batting lineup. Usually in New Zealand, that's the difference maker - the better-performing fast bowling group is likely to win you a series. It's early season here and you're playing on a mixture of drop-in pitches and traditional wickets Christchurch and other varied-sized grounds. But I'm certainly expecting there to be bounce and some sideways movement, added Bond. Bond said the bowlers' lengths would stay largely the same in the shortest format, though the biggest question is about the nature of pitches in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton. Generally with the length in T20Is, it doesn't change too much. You're looking to sort of hit a 6-7 metre length and look, if you've got any sort of sideways movement and bounce in any wicket, that's generally the toughest length to bowl. Then obviously, it's just the batsmen who are going to come out and attack and try and knock you off that length and get you to do different stuff. The bigger question is, are the wickets going to swing and seam in particular? Because if you find that length consistently and the ball does move, then it becomes very difficult. So that's probably the unknown going into this series, particularly at this time of the year. There is going to be a lot of movement for the fast bowlers and what sort of impact that may have on the series will be keenly seen. Bond also sees the T20I series as a useful rehearsal for India's younger quicks ahead of the next T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, in 2028. Obviously, guys like Prince Yadav, who had a very good IPL. In all, the Indian bowling attack is a fast attack. They've certainly got pace and if you look forward to the next World Cup that will be played in New Zealand and in Australia, theres this opportunity to bring some young bowlers over who could potentially make that team to experience the conditions, training conditions, and just what it's like to travel around New Zealand and places to eat. Little things like that can make a difference just through having experience here, as well as the (India) A team that's actually here as well. All those things add up when you've got a big tournament that's only, what, now a year and a half away. So, both teams have quality fast bowling groups and that goes across all three formats. Bond said the bigger adjustment would fall on India's batters and fielders, considering they have very little time to practice in Christchurch. It'll just be for India to adapt to the pace and the bounce and maybe the movement of the wickets here. The cold might be a factor as well. The games are starting late and at this time of the year in New Zealand, the weather can be pretty chilly and windy. So particularly coming off a home series, that can present a little bit of a challenge to the fielding department. It's always easier with the ball - the lengths don't change too much. But the bigger challenge is just for the batsmen, particularly when playing in this early season. Varied ground sizes could also shape selection and tactics for both India and New Zealand, opined Bond. One of the intimidating factors of playing New Zealand is the ground size. Hamilton's sort of like Chinnaswamy - to be fair, there's a little bit of similarity there. Eden Park's probably the biggest one, where they hit down the ground like 45 metres, and people always struggle with that. Even though the wicket has pace and bounce, generally it makes for a real difficult place often for spinners to bowl, and teams generally just try and hit over the top of the stumps because the bigger boundary is the square of the wicket. Eden Park and Wellington have drop-in wickets, so they present a slightly different challenge. Christchurch is probably the more traditional size cricket ground with a normal cricket block, so it's a good place to start the series. But ultimately, if the wickets are true and the grounds are small, there's going to be big runs. You just have to turn up and get to execute plans. Even though the wicket has pace and bounce, generally it makes for a real difficult place often for spinners to bowl, and teams generally just try and hit over the top of the stumps because the bigger boundary is the square of the wicket. Eden Park and Wellington have drop-in wickets, so they present a slightly different challenge. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Man held in Raichur for allegedly morphing Priyank Kharge
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With The New Ball, Bhuvi Will Be A Challenge: NZ Skipper Santner
As Bhuvneshwar Kumar: As Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back to India's T20I setup after a gap of nearly four years, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner is wary of the challenge the senior pacer can pose in the five-match T20I series that begins on Thursday, as he stated that the swing king will pose a challenge with the new ball in New Zealand conditions. Bhuvneshwar earned a recall to Indias T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand, marking his return to the national side after nearly four years. He was then drafted into the rain-marred fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru as a cover for Arshdeep Singh before replacing Mayank Yadav in the playing eleven. Bhuvi will love these conditions in New Zealand. If there's anything in the wicket, he'll find something out of it. Even on some flat ones in India, still manages to nip the ball and swing the ball. So with the new ball out here especially, he'll be a challenge, Santner said on the eve of the series opener in Christchurch, as quoted by cricinfo. I mean in India it's pretty challenging as a bowler these days, like we've seen in the recent series against West Indies, 250 getting chased down - who wants to be a bowler? - but he might like it out here a little better, he added. The 36-year-old last represented India in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Adelaide Oval in November 2022. A strong run in the Indian Premier League over the last two seasons has helped the experienced seamer force his way back into the national setup. Santner further noted how dangerous India can be on flatter pitches, adding that the large outfield at Hagley Oval would give the bowlers some respite in the series opener. First things first, both teams will need to assess conditions. If there's a little bit in it, it's harder to go extremely hard, but we know India have shown when it's flat and good they're very, very tough to stop. So one thing here, there's slightly bigger boundaries as well, which is more in the bowlers' favour, but again, if it's flat and it's not doing a hell of a lot, we're going to have ways of slowing India down, because we know when it's flat and small they are very, very good. First things first, both teams will need to assess conditions. If there's a little bit in it, it's harder to go extremely hard, but we know India have shown when it's flat and good they're very, very tough to stop. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Arshdeep Singh just five wickets away from becoming first Indian with 150 T20I scalps
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After a four-year wait, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back again in the T20I scheme of things . He returned to action in the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru, but since the match got called off due to rain, the pacer didnt get a chance to rotate his arms. New Zealand will hence mark his first series since the comeback. Ahead of that, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised the experienced Indian pacer, saying Bhuvneshwar could make the difference.
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European Donald on a mission to mould ties with India
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Dussehra celebrated in Belagavi
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Special diet keeps Mysuru Dasara elephants fit for Jamboo Savari
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CM Shivakumar to convene meeting with sugarcane farmers, factory owners to resolve price row
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Air India Express flight from Bhogapuram to Bengaluru reports bird strike, lands safely
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RSS must follow process for Vijayadashami marches: Priyank Kharge
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Home, e-Governance, Electronics, IT and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge on Tuesday urged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to follow the prescribed procedure and obtain formal permission from the competent authorities before conducting route marches in the state on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The move is likely to trigger a controversy. In a statement addressed to RSS volunteers, Kharge said that merely informing the Home Department or asking it to cooperate and make necessary arrangements did not amount to obtaining permission. He urged the organisation to submit an application in accordance with the prescribed procedure applicable to all organisations and await formal approval from the competent authorities. Kharge also referred to the RSS Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha Annual Report 2025-26, saying that the organisation had conducted 562 route marches across Karnataka involving 2,21,963 uniformed participants. He said that if lakhs of RSS volunteers intended to march through the streets of Karnataka on a single day at the same time, the Police Department would have to make considerable preparations. These arrangements would include the deployment of police personnel, transportation, food, traffic management, security and other logistical requirements, Kharge added. Emphasising the need for proper planning, the Karnataka Minister noted that such large-scale events required manpower and public resources. He reiterated that the RSS should fill out the prescribed application form, provide the necessary details and wait for formal permission before proceeding with its plans. Concluding his statement, Kharge extended Dasara greetings to RSS volunteers. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has been at the centre of a major political controversy over RSS route marches and public events in the state. Kharge repeatedly challenged the RSS to clarify its legal status, labeling it an unregistered money-laundering unit and writing to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to question how it operates without formal registration. He said that public marches and security management fall under state jurisdiction, meaning organisations must seek formal permission rather than merely informing authorities. Following RSS route marches in Chittapur and Bengaluru, Kharge accused the RSS of turning the events into a matter of prestige, exaggerating crowd numbers, and allegedly coercing hostel students to attend through pressure from BJP leaders' families. He also urged the state government to ban the use of public/government premises for RSS activities. In August 2026, the Education Department suspended two government school teachers after a complaint revealed they participated in an RSS route march, violating service rules that bar government employees from participating in political or unregistered organisations. Kharge defended the action, saying that enforcement should apply uniformly across groups like the RSS or SDPI. The row also drew police complaints after Kharge reported receiving severe online abuse and a death threat following his letters against the RSS.
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Air India Express flight en route to Bengaluru reports bird strike; lands safely
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Sonu Nigam has apologised to Kannadigas over his controversial remarks linked to the Pahalgam terror attack, ahead of his scheduled Bengaluru concert on October 24. The singer shared a video message addressing the controversy after pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) demanded that Bengaluru City Police Commissioner deny permission for the concert. In his video message, Sonu said he was willing to apologise repeatedly if it helped preserve his relationship with people in Karnataka. When you love someone and want the relationship to last, you don't mind saying sorry a thousand times, Sonu said in Kannada at the beginning of the video. So, my dear family, if anything I've said inadvertently has hurt you, I'm so sorry. You know I'm not the kind of person who would ever hurt anyone, especially my family from Karnataka. You have given me so much love and respect over the last 30 years, and I don't want any small misunderstanding to taint that relationship or cause any bitterness, he added. What did Sonu Nigam say about the Pahalgam attack? The controversy dates back to April 2025, when Sonu performed at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru. During the concert, a member of the audience repeatedly demanded that he sing in Kannada. Sonu responded by speaking about his longstanding affection for Karnataka and its audiences, while objecting to what he described as an aggressive manner of making the request. The incident gained renewed attention after his comments were linked to the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed after gunmen opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Sonu's remarks sparked criticism among sections of the Kannada-speaking community, with the issue continuing to remain contentious. Sonu Nigams Bengaluru concert The singer is scheduled to perform in Bengaluru on October 24. KRV's demand to stop the concert has brought the controversy back into focus ahead of the event. With his latest video message, Sonu has sought to put the matter behind him and reiterated that he values his longstanding relationship with Karnataka and its people. Also Read:Sonu Nigam expands Mumbai property portfolio, buys commercial units in Andheri West for Rs. 16 crores
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Jacob Duffy press conference: Virat Kohlis impact, plans for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and more
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Sonu Nigam Apologises to Kannadigas Ahead of Bengaluru Concert
Singer Sonu Nigam extends an apology to the people of Karnataka for his Pahalgam remark ahead of his Bengaluru concert. �� Addressing the Kannada community, the singer said he would not mind apologising 1000 times, expressing his willingness to make amends. His remarks come ahead of his much-awaited performance in the city.
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Sonu Nigam willing to apologise to Kannadigas 1,000 times over Pahalgam remark
Sonu Nigam has apologised to Kannadigas over his controversial Pahalgam remark in a video message after facing protest threats ahead of his Bengaluru concert. Pro-Kannada organisation KRV had earlier warned of protests, asking the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to deny permission for the concert
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Karnataka NDA leaders extend Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Dussehra greetings
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Ministers, H.D. Kumaraswamy and Pralhad Joshi, BJP Karnataka President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, and other leaders on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja and Dussehra, wishing them prosperity, peace and success. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy extended Maha Navami and Ayudha Puja greetings to the people. In his message, Kumaraswamy prayed that Goddess Chamundeshwari would bless everyone with happiness, peace, success, tranquillity and prosperity. He said people should worship with devotion the tools and equipment that formed the foundation of their professions and livelihoods, recognising the divine in them. Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi extended Dussehra greetings, highlighting the victory of truth and righteousness over evil. Dussehra reminds us that no matter how powerful evil may seem, the victory of truth and righteousness is inevitable, he said. Joshi said the ideals of Lord Shri Ram should inspire people to overcome challenges with courage, uphold India's civilisational values and strengthen their resolve to build a strong, united and self-reliant India. He wished everyone a blessed and joyous Dussehra. Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje shared moments from her visit to Chamundi Hills in Mysuru during the Navaratri celebrations. She said she had climbed the hill with her family and offered prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of the state. Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways V. Somanna also extended Maha Navami and Ayudha Puja greetings to the people of Karnataka. In a separate message, he prayed that the Navadurgas, the nine forms of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navaratri, would bless everyone with good health and peace of mind. In his message, Vijayendra said Ayudha Puja was a sacred occasion to honour labour, professions and knowledge. On the auspicious occasion of Ayudha Puja, which pays tribute to labour, professions and knowledge, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people of the state, he said. He said Karnataka had a great tradition of worshipping tools and equipment that supported people's daily lives, livelihoods and progress, recognising them as divine. Following the principle that work is worship, let us honour the labour of workers and the dedication of professionals on this day. I pray that all the people of the state are blessed with wealth, prosperity and continued success in their work, he added.
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Sonu Nigam apologised to Kannadigas, saying he was ready to say sorry 1,000 times to preserve his relationship with Karnataka.
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Todays Gold Rate in India October 20: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
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Air India Express flight from Vizag to Bengaluru suffers bird strike
Air India Express flight IX2065 experienced a bird strike while en route to Bengaluru and landed safely. All 148 passengers and crew members were unharmed during the incident on Tuesday. Ground engineers conducted inspections on the aircraft following standard safety procedures and found no injuries reported. In a separate incident, an Air India flight experienced a hijack scare but was cleared for takeoff after a thorough evaluation.
BJP is in Oppn as per mandate; but Cong leaders are rebelling against CM Shivakumar: Vijayendra
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday alleged that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's position was under threat due to rebellion within the ruling Congress and accused him of repeatedly blaming the Centre out of desperation. Reacting to Shivakumar's statement that the BJP was not cooperating with the state government's efforts to convene an all-party meeting on the sugarcane farmers' issue, Vijayendra said the Chief Minister's chair was shaking amid growing dissent within the Congress party. You have been observing the developments surrounding the sting operation. Congress leaders are rebelling against CM Shivakumar. In this background, he is repeatedly complaining against the Centre out of desperation, he alleged. Vijayendra said the BJP would discuss the proposal to join the all-party delegation to Delhi with the Leaders of Opposition and senior party leaders before taking a decision. We will sit with the Leaders of Opposition and senior leaders and discuss whether to join the ruling party's delegation to Delhi over the sugarcane farmers' issue, he said. Clarifying the BJP's stand, Vijayendra said the party would continue in the Opposition for the remaining one-and-a-half years of the government's tenure, and has no intention of destabilising the Congress government. The BJP is in the Opposition as per the mandate of the people. We will remain in the Opposition for another one-and-a-half years. There is no need for us to destabilise or bring down the Congress government. Senior leaders within the ruling party are preparing to rebel against CM Shivakumar. What I am saying is the truth, he claimed. Expressing concern over the plight of farmers, Vijayendra said agricultural communities across Karnataka and the country were facing severe distress and appealed to the Almighty to come to their rescue. Since the Congress came to power in Karnataka, farmers have been in deep trouble. The financial situation of the state is deteriorating, and people are fed up with the Congress government, he alleged. Pointing to the condition of roads in and around Bengaluru, he said public dissatisfaction with the government was growing. He also accused the state government of failing to deliver on development, drought management and welfare measures. Even after three-and-a-half years, development has not taken off. Today, persons with disabilities are on the streets demanding their pensions. The government has forgotten its priorities and is unable to think and act, he alleged. Vijayendra further accused the state government of merely writing letters to the Centre, blaming the Union government and then remaining inactive instead of addressing people's problems. He also criticised the Congress government for raising the issue of delimitation and alleged that it was creating unnecessary confusion among the people while the Centre was examining the matter. On drought management, he charged that the state government had failed to provide adequate relief to affected people. Turning to the sugarcane farmers' agitation, Vijayendra credited the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government with introducing measures to support sugarcane growers and the sugar industry. He said the Centre had introduced the minimum support price (MSP), created opportunities for ethanol manufacturing and brought in policies to facilitate value addition in the sugar industry. He also pointed to financial assistance extended to the sector, claiming that these measures had been taken by the NDA government. Vijayendra said the present agitation by sugarcane growers was primarily over alleged irregularities in the weighing of their produce at sugar factories and injustice in the assessment of sugar recovery rates. He said Union Minister Pralhad Joshi had held a meeting with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and that a committee had been constituted to examine the issue. The committee's team was visiting Karnataka, he added. The Centre is examining possible solutions because the issue is not confined to Karnataka alone. The interests of farmers across the country and the international market must also be taken into consideration, he said.
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Air India Express flight IX2065 lands safely after bird strike at Bengaluru
An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, with all 148 passengers unharmed. Engineers began inspecting the aircraft, while Indian airlines continued suspending selected Saudi Arabia services amid regional security concerns
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Bird Strike Forces Air India Express Flight to Land Safely in Bengaluru
An Air India Express flight experienced a bird strike en route to Bengaluru, but all 148 passengers landed safely without injuries. Bird Strike Forces Air India Express Flight to Land Safely in Bengaluru
Air India Express flight suffers bird strike; passengers landed safely in Bengaluru
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru has suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport and all 148 passengers on board were unharmed. Flight IX2065 completed its journey despite the incident and was moved to a parking stand after landing on Monday. Following standard safety procedures, ground engineers and technical teams began inspecting the aircraft to assess any possible damage to its structure or engines. However, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The incident comes days after an Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi made an emergency landing in Jaipur earlier in October after reportedly transmitting Squawk 7500 -- the international code used to indicate a hijacking. The alert was received by Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control (ATC), following which the aircraft landed safely in Jaipur. Further details about the circumstances that triggered the alert were not immediately available. Apart from that, Indian carriers have suspended flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia till October 20, citing the evolving security situation in the region. According to travel advisories, services to key Saudi cities -- including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam -- will remain suspended, with some carriers also cancelling flights to Madinah. In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until October 20, Air India said, adding that affected passengers are being offered a full refund. Air India Express also said it has extended suspension of flights to and from Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until October 20. IndiGo on Thursday announced cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 24. Akasa Air said it has extended suspension of flights to and from Riyadh until October 24 and Jeddah until October 21. Airlines said passenger and crew safety remained their top priority and they would continue to monitor the situation.
Ravi Kumar, a fan from Lucknow, started his journey walking 1,400 kilometers to Mumbai. After reaching Mumbai, he discovered that Hardik Pandya was in Bengaluru, prompting him to walk another 990 kilometers. Upon meeting Hardik, his experience was enhanced by the cricketer's kindness and travel arrangements for his return. Videos of their meeting went viral on social media, highlighting the heartwarming interaction.
Bengaluru-Bound Air India Express Flight Hit By Bird, Lands Safely
The plane completed its journey despite the incident and was moved to a parking stand after landing.
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