Landslide disrupts train services in Sakleshpur - Subrahmanya Road section of Karnataka
Mangaluru (PTI): Train services in the critical Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section in Karnataka were disrupted in the early hours of Saturday following a landslide between Edakumari and Shiribagilu stations in Dakshina Kannada district, officials said.
Boulders from the hill slipped and fell onto the railway track used by cargo trains, causing delays in scheduled services, they said.
According to officials, Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru–Kannur Express arrived at Kadagaravalli at 3:40 am and was delayed in departure due to the obstruction. Similarly, Train No. 16585 SMVT Bengaluru–Murdeshwar Express, which reached Sakleshpur at 3:10 am, and Train No. 07377 Vijayapura–Mangaluru Central Express Special, which arrived at 6:26 am, were also delayed.
In response to the disruption, the railway authorities arranged for drinking water, light refreshments, and tea for passengers onboard the affected trains, according to an official statement.
Passengers have been advised to track real-time updates of their trains using the NTES or ‘Where is My Train’ mobile applications. For emergencies, they can reach out via Twitter to @RailwaySeva or call the helpline number 139, said Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer of South Western Railway, Hubballi, in the statement.
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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."
