Not Iyer or Gaikwad, India appoints new vice-captain for T-20I series against SA
Durban, South Africa: In the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the Indian cricket team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and KL Rahul. The first T20I is scheduled to take place at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Sunday, December 10.
Suryakumar Yadav successfully captained the Indian side in the recent five-match T20I series against Australia, securing a 4-1 victory. However, there is a notable change in the vice-captaincy for the South Africa series.
Despite the presence of Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the squad who were the vice-captain during India’s series against Australia under Surya Kumar Yadav, the experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed as the new vice-captain. The 35-year-old Jadeja is making a return to the T20I team after an absence since the Asia Cup 2022. His last T20I appearance for India was on August 31, 2022, against Hong Kong in Dubai, after which he suffered a back injury that kept him out until February 2023.
Jadeja, a key player in India's ODI World Cup 2023 squad, was not part of the T20I series against Australia. However, his inclusion in the T20I team for the South Africa series is seen as a strategic move with an eye on the T20 World Cup 2024.
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UP: Muslim community panchayat in Mathura bans DJs, fireworks at weddings, curbs extravagance
Mathura (UP) (PTI): A Muslim community panchayat in Mathura district has taken a unique decision to curb extravagance and unnecessary rituals during weddings, imposing a fine of Rs 11,000 and social boycott on families found violating the norms, community leaders said on Monday.
The decision was taken unanimously at a panchayat organised by the Eidgah Committee in Kosi Kalan town on Friday. The meeting was held at a sarai in the Nikasa locality.
Committee president Moinuddin Gadsania and vice-president Haji Sadiq said the panchayat resolved that no Muslim family would organise a nikah ceremony at hotels, guest houses or marriage halls. The nikah will be solemnised only in mosques, while the walima (post-marriage feast) may be held at hotels or other venues.
They said the use of DJs during weddings has been completely banned. If the rule is violated, no imam or qazi in the town will perform the nikah ceremony.
The practice of presenting gifts or cash to the groom as part of the 'salami' ritual has also been prohibited. Other forms of ostentation, including fireworks and wasteful customs, have similarly been barred.
The ban on DJs will apply even if a wedding procession travels to another town, the panchayat clarified. Members said loud music and dancing at weddings often lead to disputes, disturbing social harmony and unity.
The panchayat further decided that violators of the rules would face a fine of Rs 11,000 along with social boycott. The committee said it would also try to implement similar decisions in other villages and communities.
Community elders said the objective of the decision was to check rising wedding expenses, curb social evils, prevent disputes during marriage functions and reduce the financial burden on families, especially the younger generation.
A large number of prominent community members, including the committee secretary, Mehraraj Qureshi, were present at the panchayat.
