Auto rickshaw driver in Udupi assaulted by member of another union after fight over fare hike
Udupi: An auto rickshaw driver sustained serious injuries as other drivers assaulted him following a fight during a meeting of an auto rickshaw drivers’ union regarding hike in fare in Udupi town.
The injured driver, Prasad, who was attacked at the parking slot near the Big Bazaar outlet, is being treated at the Ajjarakadu Government Hospital and is learned to be out of danger.
Members of the union, who have alleged that one Raghu and his associates, belonging to another auto rickshaw drivers’ union, had attacked Prasad, gathered outside the government hospital and demanded justice for the injured driver.
The protesters have said that the local police have been alerted regarding the incident.
They said that they are prevented from running their vehicles inside Udupi town, which has five auto rickshaw drivers’ unions. Although the union members function by themselves, the drivers are being oppressed they said, adding that earlier too there were cases of attack on the drivers. They pointed out that they were under attack in spite of being permitted by the Police Department and the City Municipality to run auto rickshaws.
Stressing on their demand for justice, the drivers expressed disappointment in the local legislators and other elected leaders, stating that the representatives had not helped them in spite of being informed of the drivers’ problems.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
