India bundles out Sri Lanka for 50 in Asia Cup final
Colombo: In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Mohammad Siraj spearheaded an exceptional performance that left Sri Lanka reeling and ultimately bowled out for their lowest-ever One Day International (ODI) total against India. The Sri Lankan innings began with Jasprit Bumrah claiming the early wicket of Kusal Perera, setting the stage for Siraj's remarkable spell.
Mohammad Siraj's delivery was nothing short of exceptional, extracting considerable movement off the pitch and rendering the new ball virtually unplayable. He skillfully utilized both swing and seam movement, leaving the Sri Lankan batsmen struggling to respond. During the course of his sensational performance, Siraj etched his name into the record books by securing six crucial wickets. Particularly noteworthy was his spell during which he clinched four wickets in a single over, effectively sealing the match's fate.
Furthermore, Hardik Pandya entered the fray and contributed to Sri Lanka's downfall by securing three wickets. As a result of these combined efforts, Sri Lanka's innings unraveled rapidly, culminating in their dismissal for a mere 50 runs.
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Bengaluru: KAS officer, driver caught in Rs 30 lakh bribe case
Bengaluru: Lokayukta police have arrested a KAS officer and his driver for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30 lakh bribe to pass a favourable order in a pending RRT case.
The accused have been identified as Nagaprashanth (KAS), serving as Special Assistant Commissioner (North) and Special Land Acquisition Officer-1, KIADB, and Kumar, a driver associated with his office, Deccan Herald reported.
Based on a complaint by Ravi Kumar, a resident of Attur in Yelahanka, Lokayukta team laid a trap.
According to investigators, the accused had demanded Rs 30 lakh, of which Rs 15 lakh was allegedly collected earlier by the driver on the officer’s instructions.
On Wednesday, the driver was caught red-handed while accepting the remaining Rs 15 lakh, leading to the arrest of both him and the officer.
Both accused have been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway.
