MP: Digvijaya Singh to begin 930-km yatra from Ujjain to Ayodhya on Oct 20
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh will begin a nearly 930-km 'Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra' from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20, carrying the Tricolour and a five-colour Dharma flag under the motto Yato Dharmastato Jayah (where there is dharma, there is victory). Singh announced the yatra's plan and objectives at a press conference in Bhopal on Wednesday. He said it would begin on October 20, Vijayadashami, from the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and culminate at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The yatra will pass through Shajapur, Sarangpur, Rajgarh, Chachauda, Aron, Ashoknagar, Chanderi and Orchha, then enter Uttar Pradesh and proceed through Orai, Kalpi, Kanpur Dehat, Lucknow Dehat and Barabanki to Ayodhya. The journey will link Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Ramraja Sarkar Temple in Orchha and Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Explaining the significance of the yatra, Singh said the Dharma flag would represent the values he associates with Sanatan Dharma, while the Tricolour would reflect the country's unity. Singh said Sanatan Dharma is not merely a mode of worship or a religious ritual. He added that the core of Sanatan Dharma is truth, justice, good conduct, compassion, sacrifice and walking on the path of dharma. He said the yatra would be peaceful and would not oppose any religion, sect or individual. He said the purpose was to spread awareness of Sanatan Dharma values and raise issues about protecting devotees' faith and religious donations. The yatra will also raise questions about the management of major Hindu religious institutions. At Ujjain, Singh said he would raise issues related to the Mahakal Lok project, including the quality of statues and alleged irregularities in land-related matters. At Orchha, he said questions would be raised about temple accounts, properties, jewellery and the utilisation of donations. In Ayodhya, he said he would seek transparency in donations, offerings, land transactions and expenditure related to the Ram temple. Singh said donations in the name of Ram should be used only for Ram's work, and wealth in the name of Mahakal should be used only for Mahakal's work. He added that both the faith of the devotee and the devotee's donation should be protected and described this as Sanatan Swabhiman. Singh also announced a digital petition and missed-call campaign on Chanda Chori and Vote Chori, along with demands for an independent probe into alleged irregularities and electoral reforms. Singh said the yatra would retain its religious and social character and would use the Tricolour and Dharma flag throughout the journey.
Following his maiden T20I ton, Indian T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer said that he had a conversation with former Indian cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, which helped him during his landmark ton. Iyer's magic at Lucknow continued as he slammed a 43-ball 102* to take India to the 172-run target against West Indies at Lucknow on Tuesday. During his last fixture at Lucknow, Iyer slammed his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) ton against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a crucial match for Punjab Kings (PBKS). In five T20s in Lucknow, Iyer has slammed 335 runs at a strike rate of over 200, with two centuries and two fifties, dismissed only once. Speaking in a video by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Iyer said, It is a great start, especially after coming from Japan (Asian Games). It was kind of challenging, but I must say that is what we look for when we are playing at this level. We love challenges, and we want to make sure that we are at the top of our game and lea...
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Shreyas Iyer climbs to seven in men's T20I ranking, KL Rahul enters top 10 in ODIs
Shreyas Iyer made a major jump in the latest ICC men's T20I batting rankings after his unbeaten century against West Indies in Lucknow. He jumped 18 places to a career-high seventh position. His 43-ball 102 not out in Indias series opener against the Caribbeans marked his first hundred in T20I cricket and lifted him to third among Indian batters in the rankings. Ishan Kishan remains at the summit, while Abhishek Sharma occupies second place following a good Asian Games.
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West Indies captain Shai Hope addresses his team's eight-wicket loss to India in Lucknow, emphasising the need to adapt to subcontinental conditions
Very Satisfying To Be Honest, God Listens If You Work Hard,' Says Naman Dhir On Dream T20I Debut
Naman Dhir: In a matter of three weeks, batting all-rounder Naman Dhir completed a fairytale introduction to international cricket and after having a memorable T20I debut against the West Indies, he attributed this very satisfying feeling to honest hard work and God listening to his prayers. Having featured in all three ODIs against the West Indies, Dhir was drafted into the T20I squad at the eleventh hour, with Washington Sundar released to play the Ranji Trophy. In India's eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Lucknow on Tuesday, operating as the fifth bowling option, Dhir claimed three crucial wickets on his T20I debut. It is very satisfying to be honest. If you had asked me two or three weeks ago if I was playing for India or if I was debuting in both formats I might not have believed you. But like I told you during the ODI debut, if you work hard with honesty, God will listen to you one day. So I guess this is the day for me, Dhir said in a video posted on bcci.tv on Wednesday. Demonstrating exceptional temperament, Dhir adjusted his line, length, and pace whenever put under pressure to execute his off-spin bowling. Interestingly, Dhir picked up all three of his wickets on the very next ball after being hit for a six. Reflecting on his bowling strategy, Dhir revealed that observing left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel during the Powerplay helped him assess the surface conditions effectively. I saw Axar bhai in powerplay and he was throwing a slower ball and was getting a bit of grip. So my plan was to throw a slow ball and the wicket was a bit damp which was helpful for the spinners. If I could throw a slower ball and get a bit of grip, then I guess I benefited a lot, he said. Dhir revealed that disciplined preparation across domestic and franchise cricket provided him with the composure required on the big stage. Preparation is the most important thing for me. If I am playing a match, whether its in the IPL or for the Indian team or in the Ranji Trophy, then preparation is very important for me - be it batting or bowling. So I guess it helps me to stay calm. If you are well prepared only then you can be confident otherwise you cannot be. Preparation is very important for me. Obviously, there were a few nerves but as compared to the one day debut it was much less because that is when you play your first international game. So there were a lot of nerves but as compared to that it was much less. I enjoyed my T20 debut a lot. So I am very grateful, he added. State teammate and India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who presented Dhir with his T20I cap prior to the match, praised the all-rounder's fearless approach and steady growth over the years. First of all, it's an honour to hand over the cap number 125 to Naman Dhir. First time, I've seen him in under 16 days and after that whenever I've seen him, he has always improved and he has shown his A game. So I guess it helps me to stay calm. If you are well prepared only then you can be confident otherwise you cannot be. Preparation is very important for me. Obviously, there were a few nerves but as compared to the one day debut it was much less because that is when you play your first international game. So there were a lot of nerves but as compared to that it was much less. I enjoyed my T20 debut a lot. So I am very grateful, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Blistering Maiden T20I Century Propels Iyer Into Top 10 Of ICC Mens Batting Rankings
T20I Batting Rankings: India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has surged 18 places to achieve a career-best seventh position in the latest update to the ICC Mens T20I Batting Rankings following his explosive maiden century against the West Indies in Lucknow. Iyers unbeaten 102 off just 43 balls - a masterclass in captains knock in the shortest format, was laced with 10 boundaries and six sixes and guided the reigning World Champions to a comfortable eight-wicket victory with 32 balls to spare at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Ground on Tuesday. That spectacular knock has established Iyer as Indias third-highest-ranked batter in the shortest format. With wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan leading the rankings, followed by opener Abhishek Sharma at second spot and vice-captain Tilak Varma at 10th, India now boasts of four batters inside the global top 10 rankings. Meanwhile, ODI captain Shubman Gill consolidated his position at the summit of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings after hitting an unbeaten 223 in the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati. Gill's second double-ton in 50-over cricket - the highest individual score in a successful ODI run chase, earned him 25 rating points to equal his career-best tally of 841. Meanwhile, former captain Virat Kohli slipped one spot to third. West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford gained 10 places to reach 37th after his brisk 56 in Lucknow, while teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi climbed eight spots to 46th following his Asian Games outings. Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz, who gave India an almighty scare in the final, saw a massive leap of 62 places to reach 48th. In the bowling department, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned to the top spot for an eighth distinct spell, after overtaking Pakistans Abrar Ahmed whose returns of 0/29 and 1/29 in the Asian Games semifinals and final proved insufficient to protect his lead. Rashid has now spent more than twice as long at the number one spot than any other bowler in T20I history. India left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel also made significant strides, leaping 16 places to seventh position after claiming two wickets in each of his last three appearances. Bangladesh duo Nasum Ahmed (eighth) and Mahedi Hasan (ninth) also moved into the top 10, while Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara advanced 18 places to 48th. West Indies skipper Shai Hope rose two places to sixth in the ODI batting list following his match-winning 162 not out in the final ODI in New Chandigarh, while India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul returned to the top 10 on the back of his unbeaten 129 in the same fixture. West Indies batter Amir Jangoo, who registered scores of 114 and 67 during the series, vaulted 55 spots to 55th. USA's Milind Kumar jumped four places to 45th after scripting an unbeaten 116 off 84 balls to seal a historic 331-run chase against the UAE in the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Dallas. West Indies skipper Shai Hope rose two places to sixth in the ODI batting list following his match-winning 162 not out in the final ODI in New Chandigarh, while India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul returned to the top 10 on the back of his unbeaten 129 in the same fixture. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Shreyas Iyer rises to 7th in ICC T20I rankings after match-winning hundred
Shreyas Iyer has surged to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings after smashing his maiden T20I century in the opening match of the home series against the West Indies in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Off-field Observations Of Rohit Shaped My Understanding Of Leadership, Says Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma: Evolving from an emerging middle-order prospect into a key finisher and now being Indias T20I vice-captain, left-handed batter Tilak Varma has credited his off-field observations of Rohit Sharma for shaping his understanding of leadership nuances and match awareness. I haven't played under Virat bhai's captaincy but have played under Rohit bhai's captaincy, both in MI and also in the Indian team. So, I have learned a lot of things from him. On the ground, the intensity is very high; there's already so much running through your mind on the field, so you can't take in as much. So, when I am off the field, I discuss a lot of things with him. And, like, when Rohit bhai and Virat bhai were playing, I didn't use to be in the playing eleven. So, sitting outside, I used to observe which bowler Rohit bhai brings on and when, how he uses the bowlers. I used to observe all those things from him, and I've incorporated that into my own approach now while being on the field, Varma told JioStar. Now serving as deputy to T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, Varma noted that the vice-captaincy brings a broader responsibility that extends well beyond on-field tactics it goes into off-field team bonding and player management. First of all, it's a responsibility. So, people start looking at you differently than before, like slightly more senior. Only if you've done something will they hand you the vice-captaincy; they won't just give it like that. So, I feel that a little extra responsibility comes with it, off the field especially. On the field, the captain will take care of things. Obviously, when he isn't there, your turn will come. So, I keep sharing my thoughts with Shreyas. As for the rest of the team's atmosphere, off-field conversations, and players' mindsets, in a team sport, players have their ups and downs, so I observe how you interact with the youngsters and where everyone stands. I look at all of that, and when I get an opportunity on the field, I will use my brain as well, he said. Alongside his expanding leadership profile, Varma further explained about adapting his game to fit the demanding finisher's role after being in his preferred top-order positions. I always say, I prefer batting in the top order. I always love batting at number three. From opening, in the Under-19 World Cup, I played at number three. After that, in the IPL, I played at number four, and from there at five and six. So, I went on to play basically in every position. Since childhood, I've been an opener, so if you tell me to open even now, I'll do it. But I really love batting at three. From opener to three, you can shift easily, because it won't make that much difference. From three to four won't make much difference as well. When you are a number three or four player and then you bat at six or seven, that transition has been really tough. At the same time, when the team needs it, you don't have any other option. You have to earn that position. For that, I worked on myself a lot in practice and mentally on how I can hit while staying still. When you bat early on, the bowlers hit the seam more. When you bat lower down, the mechanics change; the ball gets older, and they bowl more slower balls and yorkers. All these things come into play. So, I prepared myself mentally accordingly and accepted that I have to perform here. Once I did that, I worked on it in practice. Once it gets executed in a match, you get that confidence, and from there, it gets going, he elaborated. With India taking a 1-0 lead through an eight-wicket win in Lucknow over the West Indies and second game to happen in Ranchi on Friday, Varma also revealed that structured visualisation ahead of matches helps him stay clear-headed. When a game is approaching, like if there's a game tomorrow, I visualise; I think about which bowlers the opposition has. What kind of bowlers could come on? Before going to sleep, I just visualise that I'm walking in at this position. I always think about how I can win the game for the team. With India taking a 1-0 lead through an eight-wicket win in Lucknow over the West Indies and second game to happen in Ranchi on Friday, Varma also revealed that structured visualisation ahead of matches helps him stay clear-headed. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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My Job Is To Keep Scoring Runs: Ishan Kishan Reflects On Mistakes, India Comeback
After Abhishek Sharma: Ishan Kishan said a period outside the Indian team forced him to confront his shortcomings and rebuild his game through fitness, batting and domestic cricket, as the wicketkeeper-batter reflected on his return to the national setup after Indias opening T20I against the West Indies in Lucknow. Kishan, who contributed an unbeaten 37 in Indias eight-wicket win, said he has since shifted his focus from worrying about selection setbacks to making a consistent contribution whenever he gets the opportunity. The 27-year-olds return has been built around a more deliberate approach to his game. Instead of dwelling on the possibility of another omission, Kishan said he now wants to concentrate on the aspects directly within his control, preparation, performance and contribution to the team. When I was dropped from the international team, I understood the consequences of a few mistakes that I had made. So, I worked on my fitness and my batting. I stayed patient and focused on rectifying my mistakes by doing well in domestic cricket. I knew if I kept performing in domestic cricket, the opportunity would come and I earned the recall to the national squad because of my hard work, Kishan told JioStar. For Kishan, the innings also illustrated the value of understanding what a particular situation demands rather than attempting to force his own game into every phase of a match. With Iyer dominating the attack, Kishan concentrated on rotating the strike and capitalising when deliveries entered his scoring areas. Once you come back to the side, you dont think about whats going to happen if I get dropped again. The most important thing is to enjoy cricket and just focus on doing the best I can to contribute to the success of the team. My job is to keep scoring runs and if I am able to do that, then the rest will be taken care of automatically, he added. That philosophy was evident in his role during Indias first T20I of the series. After Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson fell early, Kishan joined captain Shreyas Iyer and helped stabilise the chase. The pair added 137 unbeaten runs for the third wicket, with Iyer producing a career-defining 102 not out and Kishan finishing on 37 not out. Once you come back to the side, you dont think about whats going to happen if I get dropped again. The most important thing is to enjoy cricket and just focus on doing the best I can to contribute to the success of the team. My job is to keep scoring runs and if I am able to do that, then the rest will be taken care of automatically, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Yogi Adityanath Spots Nervous Speaker, His Next Move Draws Widespread Praise
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath won online praise after he applauded to encourage a young speaker when she lost confidence during her speech at the HCL Tech 10-year celebration in Lucknow.
Remarkable journey from village to global stage: CM Yogi on PM Modis 25-year public service
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis completion of 25 years in public service as a historic journey from a small village in Gujarat to the global stage, saying the milestone was a matter of pride for every Indian. Addressing the Seva Jyoti Yatra - Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Sabha at Patel Park in Hazratganj, Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today is a day of pride for every Indian, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completing 25 years of dedicated public service. On this occasion, on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and greetings to the Honourable Prime Minister. I also extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the people of the state and every party worker on this momentous occasion. Brothers and sisters, such an occasion is rarely witnessed when a person who emerged from a small village in Gujarat goes on to lead India at the global level, he added. CM Yogi said that PM Modi had completed 25 years of continuous service, first as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as the Prime Minister of India. On this day in 2001, Narendra Modi, who is now the Prime Minister, took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. At that time, Gujarat was facing a severe crisis. The entire country was concerned about the devastation caused by the disaster in Gujarat, he said. This is a remarkable coincidence, and today marks 25 years of that journey. It is a journey from the village to the global stage. It is a journey of transformation in the lives of every citizen of India and of building an India that has instilled confidence in the minds of its youth, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said. He said the journey had also focused on providing security for women, improving the lives of farmers and strengthening employment opportunities for the youth. If we look back at India 12 years ago, it was considered a Fragile Five economy, among the weakest economies in the world. Indias per capita income was also among the lowest in the world. But today, we can proudly say that India has succeeded in securing a place among the top five economies globally, CM Yogi said. Highlighting the transformation in Indias infrastructure and connectivity, he said, Today, India has an excellent connectivity network. Remember, there was a time when railway speeds were limited to around 80 kilometres per hour. There were delays due to the lack of electrification. A freight train could take several days to travel from Kolkata to Delhi. Passenger trains and freight trains were forced to run on the same tracks. Today, India has broad-gauge railway networks, electrification and dedicated freight corridors for transporting goods. Through the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors, freight movement will take place separately, while passenger trains are moving forward in a new direction, he added. CM Yogi said Indian Railways was now offering world-class facilities through Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat trains. Speaking about financial inclusion and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), the Chief Minister said the Jan Dhan Yojana had helped ensure that government benefits reached beneficiaries directly. When PM Modi started opening Jan Dhan accounts, people said, Look, by merely opening accounts, the poor are being made a fool of. This was not a joke; it was a strike against the corruption of the Congress and the INDI alliance, Yogi said. Today, through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), you can see that the money released from Delhi or Lucknow goes directly into the accounts of the poor, women, farmers, youth and workers, ensuring that the benefits reach them directly, he added.
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Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
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West Indies Captain Acknowledges Batting Flaws After Defeat to India
West Indies captain Shai Hope reflects on batting issues following an 8-wicket loss to India in the T20 series opener in Lucknow. West Indies Captain Acknowledges Batting Flaws After Defeat to India
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Captain Shreyas Iyer complimented his team for brilliant overall performance in a comprehensive win over the West Indies in the first T20I of the series against the West Indies and said scoring his maiden hundred in the format was a dream come true for him. Iyer produced a historic unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, and Naman Dhir made an impressive impact on debut as India thrashed West Indies by eight wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Exultant! Was thinking about my first century, and dreams do come true. Winning tastes different. If it is your day, win the match for the team. Overall, it was a comprehensive performance. If we continue with the same mindset, we will be one of the most destructive teams in T20, said Iyer, who was adjudged the Player of the Match. Chasing 172, India completed a dominant victory in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer smashing his maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format. His sensational knock included a century off just 42 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred against West Indies in T20Is, behind only Australias Tim David, who reached the landmark in 37 balls in 2025. The win in the T20I came after a busy week for India after a three-match ODI series, which included exhausting travel, that India won 2-1. Iyer said when he started batting, he did not realise where he was. After the exhausting travel, I didn't realise where I was. Every day I need to wake up like this! Bowling first helped us a lot. We just didn't look at jet lag as an excuse. We saw the excitement of Ind vs WI in the ODIs and how amazing that was. It was important to stick to the process. He said he loved debutant Naman Dhir's attitude as he wanted to take the responsibility of bowling in crucial moments. Dhir, making his T20I debut, returned the third-best bowling figures by an Indian spinner on debut, claiming 3/31 from four overs as India bowled out West Indies for 171. Dhir wanted to bowl in crucial moments. Capitalised on the turn; I love his attitude. I am already sleepy. Axar's eyes had become red as well, said Iyer.
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India triumphed over the West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20 match held in Lucknow. Captain Shreyas Iyer achieved an impressive century, scoring 102 runs off 43 balls. The West Indies set a target of 172 runs after being bowled out in the last over. Iyer and Ishan Kishan formed a strong partnership, scoring 137 runs together to secure the win.
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Shreyas Iyers Record-Breaking Century Leads India to Victory in Lucknow
Shreyas Iyer scored a stunning unbeaten century in just 42 balls, setting multiple records as India defeated the West Indies in Lucknow. Shreyas Iyers Record-Breaking Century Leads India to Victory in Lucknow
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1st T20I: Shreyas Iyers Historic Ton, Naman Dhirs Three-for Power India To An Eight-wicket Win
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Skipper Shreyas Iyer produced a historic unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, and Naman Dhir made an impressive impact on debut as India thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Chasing 172, India completed a dominant victory in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer smashing his maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format. His sensational knock included a century off just 42 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred against West Indies in T20Is, behind only Australias Tim David, who reached the landmark in 37 balls in 2025. Iyers century was also the fastest by an Indian against West Indies in T20Is, bettering KL Rahuls 46-ball hundred in Lauderhill in 2016. The India captain became only the third Indian captain to score a century in mens T20Is, joining Rohit Sharma, who has three, and Suryakumar Yadav, who has one. The 102 not out also surpassed Iyers previous best T20I score of 80 not out against England in Bristol earlier in 2026. Iyer brought up his 11th T20I fifty in just 28 balls, and it was only his second half-century since taking over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav. He received a loud ovation from the Ekana crowd as he took control of the chase following the early loss of both Indian openers. India raced to 62/2 after six overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 21 and Sanju Samson making 11 before departing. Rather than allowing the early setbacks to slow the chase, Iyer continued to attack and found boundaries with regularity. Ishan Kishan provided excellent support, scoring 37 off 27 balls as the pair stitched together a match-winning partnership of 137 off 68 balls. Kishan also completed 3,000 runs in international cricket during the chase. India were 102/2 at the halfway stage, needing 70 from 60 balls, but the equation quickly became academic as Iyer accelerated. He reached his hundred from 42 balls and remained unbeaten on 102 from 43, while Kishan fell after making 37. West Indies had a chance to break the partnership when Iyer clipped a Shamar Springer delivery towards square leg, and Matthew Forde came charging in from deep cover. Forde dived forward and appeared to have taken a low catch, but the on-field decision remained not out, and TV umpire Rohan Pandit reviewed the effort. Replays showed the ball touching the ground between Fordes fingers, confirming that the catch had not been completed. The decision left the West Indies camp frustrated, with Shai Hope and Akeal Hosein sharing smiles while head coach Daren Sammy was visibly unhappy in the dugout. Earlier, Dhir, making his T20I debut, returned the third-best bowling figures by an Indian spinner on debut, claiming 3/31 from four overs as India bowled out West Indies for 171. The visitors were given a brisk start by skipper Shai Hope, who took 16 runs off Mayank Yadav in the second over. India, however, responded strongly during the powerplay through Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel. Kamil Pooran was the first wicket to fall for 12 before Shimron Hetmyer was run out for five and Rovman Powell was dismissed for a duck. The three wickets left West Indies struggling at 44/3 after six overs. Hope then steadied the innings alongside Sherfane Rutherford, with the pair adding an unbeaten 38-run stand to take West Indies to 82/3 at the drinks break. Rutherford was unbeaten on 18, while Hope continued to anchor the innings. Powells dismissal extended his struggles against Axar. In T20 matches against the India all-rounder, Powell has now been dismissed twice, scoring only 17 runs off 13 balls. Hetmyers run-out also saw him move to the top of West Indies list for most run-outs in T20Is, with seven, ahead of Andre Fletchers six. Axars excellent opening spell further strengthened his place among Indias leading bowlers for maiden overs in T20Is. His sixth maiden moved him behind only Jasprit Bumrah (13) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (10), while his four wicket-maidens in overs 1-6 put him level with Bumrah and behind Bhuvneshwars six. Hope continued to anchor the innings and brought up his 13th T20I fifty from 36 balls. However, the West Indies captain fell immediately after reaching the milestone, caught by Axar off Dhir for 52, ending a 63-run partnership with Rutherford. Kuldeep Yadav then struck in successive overs, trapping Roston Chase for 5 before dismissing Matthew Forde for 2. Ishan Kishan produced a spectacular catch at deep midwicket to complete Fordes dismissal, running to his left and holding on despite losing his balance. Romario Shepherd briefly threatened to revive the innings with a six but was dismissed for 7 after slicing Dhirs delivery to Tilak Varma at long-off. Dhir then completed his third wicket when Shamar Springer holed out to Axar after hitting the debutant for a maximum. Rutherford remained the main source of resistance and smashed a brisk 56 off 31 balls for his seventh T20I fifty. His knock kept West Indies in the hunt after the visitors lost a flurry of wickets to Indias spinners through the middle overs. Mayank eventually ended Rutherfords stay, claiming his first wicket of the match, before Axar completed his second wicket to bowl West Indies out for 171. Dhir finished with impressive figures of 3/31 from four overs, while Axar returned 2/26 from 3.1 overs and Kuldeep took 2/33 from four overs. Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav also claimed a wicket each. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, but it was Iyers remarkable innings and Dhirs memorable debut that provided the defining moments of a one-sided contest. Brief scores: The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, but it was Iyers remarkable innings and Dhirs memorable debut that provided the defining moments of a one-sided contest. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Iyers Century Leads India to Victory Over West Indies in First T20 Match
Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten century as India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the first T20 match in Lucknow. Iyers Century Leads India to Victory Over West Indies in First T20 Match
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IND vs WI 1st T20: India won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20 match. Naman Dheer is making his T20 International debut. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not part of the playing eleven.IndiaThe Indian team won the toss in the first T20 match and elected to bowl. Captain Shreyas Iyer ex...
IND vs WI: Fifties from Hope, Sherfane take West Indies to 171 against India in 1st T20I
Half-centuries from skipper Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford guided West Indies to 171 in the first T20I against India being played at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on Tuesday. From 107/3, West Indies collapsed to 135/8 due to spells from Naman Dhir (three wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (two wickets), but Sherfane (56 in 34 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and a cameo from Akeal Hosein (15 in nine balls) took WI to a solid total of 171 in 19.1 overs. Put to bat first, Shai Hope started fiercely, getting five boundaries within the first two overs, including four against Mayank Yadav in the second over. Arshdeep Singh's left-arm pace managed to remove Kamil Pooran for 11-ball 12, with two fours, with West Indies at 38/1 in 4.3 overs. In the next over, Shimron Hetmyer was run out by skipper Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson for just five runs, with WI at 44/2. A couple of balls later, Axar Patel cleaned up Rovman Powell's stumps for a three-ball duck, reducing WI to 44/3 at the end of six overs....
1st T20I: Naman Dhir shines on debut as India bowl out West Indies for 171
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Naman Dhir returned the third-best bowling figures by an Indian on T20I debut, claiming 3 for 31, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets apiece as India bowled out West Indies for 171 in the first T20I at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Sherfane Rutherford (56) and Shai Hope (52) led the visitors resistance with half-centuries, but Indias bowlers kept striking at regular intervals to wrap up the innings. Skipper Shai Hope gave West Indies a quick start and seemed in control, especially after he scored 16 runs in the second over against Mayank Yadav. Nevertheless, India responded during the powerplay with the help of Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, and after Shimron Hetmyer was run out and Rovman Powell was dismissed, the visitors were three men down. Hope scored a steady 52 and guided the visitors' recovery, bringing the score to 44/3 at the end of the mandatory powerplay. Kamil Pooran was the first wicket to fall for 12 before Hetmyer was run out for five, with Powell then dismissed for a duck. The three wickets left West Indies in a spot of bother at 44/3 after six overs. Hope and Sherfane Rutherford then steadied the innings, putting together an unbeaten 38-run stand to take the visitors to 82/3 at the drinks break. Rutherford was unbeaten on 18, while Hope continued to anchor the innings as West Indies looked to build a platform for a strong finish. Powells early wicket also continued his troubles against Axar, who has now dismissed the West Indies batter twice in T20 matches and seen him score just 17 runs off 13 balls against him. The fact that Hetmyer had also reached the top of the West Indies list for the most run-outs in T20 matches came about when he left the team. Hetmyers seven run-outs compared to Andre Fletchers six run-outs at the time. Axars excellent opening spell also earned him a place among Indias leading bowlers for maiden overs in T20Is. His sixth maiden moved him behind only Jasprit Bumrah (13) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (10), while his four-wicket maidens in overs 1-6 put him level with Bumrah and behind Bhuvneshwars six. West Indies lost four wickets in a dramatic six-over passage to slip from 114/4 to 125/8, with Indias bowlers tightening the screws after Shai Hopes half-century. Hope brought up his 13th T20I fifty from 36 balls, continuing his rich run of form from the ODI series, but fell immediately after reaching the landmark. Naman Dhir, on debut, claimed the prized wicket as Hope holed out to Axar Patel at deep midwicket for 52, ending a 63-run partnership with Rutherford. Kuldeep Yadav then struck in successive overs, trapping Roston Chase (5) plumb in front for a short stay before dismissing Matthew Forde (2). Ishan Kishan produced a stunning effort at deep midwicket to complete the latters dismissal, running to his left and holding on despite losing his balance. Romario Shepherd (7) briefly threatened to revive the innings with a six but perished soon after, slicing Dhirs delivery to Tilak Varma at long-off. Dhir then added his third wicket when Shamar Springer holed out to Axar after smashing the debutant for a maximum. Dhir finished with impressive figures of 3/31 from four overs, becoming only the third Indian spinner to claim three wickets on T20I debut. However, Rutherford (56) kept West Indies in the hunt with a brisk half-century, reaching the landmark in just 31 balls. It was his seventh T20I fifty and a vital knock after the visitors lost a flurry of wickets to Indias spinners through the middle overs. He perished soon to a length delivery from Mayank, who got his first wicket of the match. Windies soon got all out for 171 as Axar Patel clicked his second wicket of the night. Naman Dhir led Indias bowling charge on his T20I debut, claiming an impressive 3-31, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two wickets apiece to restrict West Indies to 171. Brief scores: West Indies 171 all out in 19.1 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 56, Shai Hope 52; Naman Dhir 3-31, Axar Patel 2-26) against India
West Indies Sets 172-Run Target Against India in First T20 Match
West Indies, led by Shai Hope, sets a target of 172 runs for India in the first T20 match at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. West Indies Sets 172-Run Target Against India in First T20 Match
Naman Dhir Stars with Ball as India Restrict West Indies to 171 in Lucknow
India produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict West Indies to 171 all out in 19.1 overs in the first T20 International at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After being put under pressure by well-crafted half-centuries from Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope, the Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals to prevent the visitors from [] The post Naman Dhir Stars with Ball as India Restrict West Indies to 171 in Lucknow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Uttar Pradesh CEO rejects allegations of adding 16 lakh voters to electoral roll
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political slugfest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), on Tuesday dismissed allegations made in a media report about addition of names of more than 16 lakh voters and other wrongdoings during the electoral roll exercise. Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa denied the allegations made in the report about addition of more than 16 lakh voters, calling the claims incorrect and ased on faulty assumptions. The SIR has been conducted in Uttar Pradesh with utmost transparency and strictly in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Registration of Electors rules, 1960, and the extant instructions of the election Commission of India (ECI), the CEO office said in a statement. The clarification comes at a time when opposition parties, led by Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, have accused the ECI of bias and alleged deliberate voter deletion during the SIR in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh. Dismissing the allegations made in a digital news platform's report The Mysterious 16.18 Lakh Voters Added to Uttar Pradesh's Roll, the CEO said that 16.18 lakh forms (Form-6 for addition of name of a person in the electoral rolls) were collected before the date of publication of draft roll (January 6, 2026) during house-to-house visits of Booth level Officers (BLOs) in the enumeration phase from October 27, 2025 to January 6, 2026. These forms were collected as per the ECI's instructions dated October 27, 2025, issued for conducting SIR in Uttar Pradesh among other states, the CEO office said. As per ECI's above mentioned instructions, forms (Form-6) were to be distributed and collected back from those eligible persons whose enumeration forms were not printed as their names were not figuring in the electoral roll as it existed on October 27, 2025 -- the date of the start of the SIR in Uttar Pradesh, the CEO office added. Regarding the allegation of hiding or not publishing the names of such persons, it is clarified that as per Registration of Electors Rules, 1950, and as per ECI's instructions, only those names (Form-6) were to be included in the list of claims, that is, Form-9 which were received after the publication of the draft electoral roll on January 6, 2026, and the same was displayed on the website of Uttar Pradesh CEO in the claims and objection period during SIR, it said. There was no violation of any provision of the law or rules or instructions of ECI. Regarding the percentage of acceptance of Form-6, the report is based on arbitrary assumptions without any logical reason. There is no formula or logic for the acceptance of forms to adhere to a particular percentage, it added. The Form-6 is accepted after following the due process as per the rules. It is again reiterated that the SIR in Uttar Pradesh was conducted as per law, was transparent, participatory and conducted with active involvement of all the political parties, it said. No such allegations have been levelled till date by any political party or person with reference to the SIR conducted in Uttar Pradesh.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) As the Opposition INDIA bloc's march-turned-sit-in protest in Delhi continued on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Aradhana Misra Mona said that it was commendable that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was able to gather all the major entities for the protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. INDIA bloc worked really well today. I want to congratulate the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for bringing everyone together. He got the support of all the major leaders and MPs of all the parties, which signifies that whatever the Election Commission did following orders of the Bharatiya Janata Party has to be stopped now or else they should be ready to face the consequences of the same, Misra Mona added. The way the police force stopped the leaders was sheer death of democracy. The protestors wanted to reach the Election Commission's office to ask questions on behalf of the nation, she said. Who is answerable for deleting more than 13 crore votes? The Opposition is responsible for asking these questions, and they were fulfilling the same, she added. Misra Mona said that she was completely against the way the Opposition INDIA bloc leaders were detained. The way Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was stopped was completely undemocratic; The way other major leaders of the INDIA bloc were barred from entering the ECI office was disgraceful. I am completely against it, she added. On how the Centre reacted to the Opposition INDIA bloc's march to the EC office, Misra Mona said, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been known for their actions during the freedom struggle. Thus, the Gandhi family does not need to prove their dedication and honesty to these bodies. Congress party has sacrificed a lot for this nation. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's family members have sacrificed themselves for this country. They are trying to protect the Constitution of this country, she added. She said that the BJP has used the name of the lord to earn political points, adding: We not only worship Lord Ram but also Lord Ganesha. Gradually, the whole nation will stand with them, she concluded.
India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies
India have chosen to bowl first in the opening match of their five-match T20I series against West Indies, with captain Shreyas Iyer citing the mixed-soil surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium and the likelihood of evening dew. The decision sets up a chase under lights in Lucknow, where the [] The post India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
1st T20I: Naman Dhir debuts as India elect to bowl against WI in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bowl against the West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. After making his ODI debut on September 27, Naman Dhir is set to make his T20I debut in the series opener. He received his maiden T20I cap from Arshdeep Singh. It will also be a special game for Akeal Hosein, who will play his 100th T20I for the West Indies. India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the challenge posed by a formidable West Indies side but backed his team to settle quickly despite a hectic travel schedule following their Asian Games campaign. Iyer also confirmed that Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Reddy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prince Yadav were left out of the playing XI. We are going to bowl first; it's a mixed surface. There will be some dew as well. Travel was pretty hectic. Came last night; today we have turned up for the game, but we are in the zone. They have been fabulous; they have dominated T20 cricket in the last few years. They have got brilliant batting and all-rounders. Looking forward to the contest. Ravi, Nitish, Vaibhav and one more is sitting out, Prince. West Indies skipper Shai Hope said, We would have bowled first as well. In India, it's always good to chase. We need to adapt to the conditions; it's different. We have new guys coming and some going out. We just got to play our best cricket. Six bowling options for us, some all-rounders as well. Playing XIs: West Indies: Shai Hope (wk/c), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav
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IND vs WI Live Streaming: The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and West Indies kicks off on October 6 at 7:00 PM IST. Fans can expect an exhilarating start at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Following a successful 2-1 ODI series win, Shreyas Iyer steps up to lead India, aiming to maintain their victorious momentum in the T20 format.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant will on Tuesday administer the oath of office to three new judges of the Supreme Court -- Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh -- at 3.30 p.m. The swearing-in ceremony, which will be live-streamed, marks a departure from the usual practice of administering the oath to newly appointed Supreme Court judges in the morning. Newly appointed Supreme Court judges usually take the oath of office at 10.30 a.m., coinciding with the time when the top court assembles on working days to conduct hearings. However, according to an official communication issued in this regard, The Swearing-in-Ceremony of Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shall be live-streamed from 03:30 P.M. onwards. The three Chief Justices of the High Courts were appointed as judges of the apex court after the Centre cleared their elevation on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Acting swiftly on the Collegium's recommendation, the Centre on Monday approved the elevation of Justices Agarwal, Upadhyaya and Singh to the Supreme Court. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with CJI Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court. The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2026 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court, the Collegium had said in a statement uploaded on the apex court's official website. Justice Agarwal, born on April 30, 1966, was appointed as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011. She became the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on July 23, 2023. Justice Upadhyaya, born on June 16, 1965, was appointed as a puisne Judge of the Allahabad High Court on November 21, 2011 and became a permanent Judge on August 6, 2013. He became the Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on March 28, 2023. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and took oath on July 29, 2023, before being transferred as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, where he took oath on January 21, 2025. Justice Singh, born on July 7, 1965, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Jharkhand High Court on January 24, 2012 and was confirmed as a Permanent Judge on January 16, 2014. He served as Acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court from December 20, 2022, to February 19, 2023. He took oath as Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court on April 17, 2023, and was subsequently transferred as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, where he took oath on July 19, 2025. The appointments will further strengthen the Supreme Court's judicial strength following the Centre's decision earlier this year to increase the sanctioned strength to 37, excluding the CJI.
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