Explosion near Bengaluru International Airport injures 6 people
Bengaluru: In an incident that occurred on Sunday, 6 labourers who were working on road construction near the Kempegowda International Airport sustained injuries in a worksite explosion.
Avinash, Siraj, Prashant, Gautam, Ajay Kumar, and Nagesh Rao are the injured labourers, sources in the police revealed.
It is learned that in the background of the Airport expansion, work related to the construction of the Second Terminal was underway, and in the vicinity of the Airport, a new road was also being constructed. Since a few days ago, work was in progress between the Terminal and road, where white stripes were being painted as signs for vehicular movement.
On Sunday, the labourers who had come in for work had gathered under the overpass. They were mixing the required white paint meant for road signs with other chemicals and using a cylinder to heat the mixture. An explosion suddenly occurred during this time. In a matter of few minutes, the fire began to spread all around the overpass”, Sources revealed.
The Airport Fire Brigade staff conducted an operation that lasted for two and a half hours, and thus put out the fire, sources in the police informed.
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Lungi Ngidi fit to play against CSK
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel on Monday said Lungi Ngidi is set to return to action after recovering from the head injury he suffered in a home game against Punjab Kings on April 25.
Ngidi was stretchered off the field and rushed to a hospital after falling on his head while attempting a catch. The injury led to the South African pacer missing two games.
"Everyone is fit. Lungi is fit. He didn't play two games because of the criterion of six days' rest," said Munaf ahead of the game against Chennai Super Kings.
The bowling attack will be bolstered with the return of Ngidi. Mitchell Starc has also joined the team and made an instant impact in his first appearance of the season against Rajasthan Royals.
Against Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals were not able to defend 264 conceding a record run chase.
Starc's presence is bound to make a difference, said Munaf.
"When there is a wicket-taking bowler in the PowerPlay, the whole scenario changes. 220 or 230 is being chased because you are not able to take wickets in the PowerPlay.
"When the main bowler is there and takes a few wickets in the PowerPlay, it makes a big difference. Bowling in partnerships was missing, but that has been added now," said Munaf.
On David Miller missing out from the playing eleven in the last game, Munaf added: "You can only fit in four foreigners in the XI. Sahil was injured, so we needed an opener and we thought of giving Pathum another chance. We had to play two overseas fast bowlers. So only one between Pathum and Miller could play. We went with Pathum because an opener was required."
