Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to score three consecutive tons in ODIs
NEW DELHI: There is no stopping run-machine Virat Kohli. India skipper on Saturday added another feather to his glittering career, becoming the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries in one-day internationals.
After scoring 140 and 157 not out in the first two ODIs, Kohli reached the three-figure mark again against the touring West Indies side in the third ODI at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Kohli, while leading the India run chase, pulled down a short ball to fine leg for a single to reach the feat off 110 balls with the help of ten fours and a six in the 38th over. But Kohli failed to carry on much further and was clean bowled by Marlon Samuels in the 42nd over, with India still needing 64 more to win off 51 balls.
With four tons, Sri Lanka's former wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara holds the record of most consecutive centuries in ODIs.
Along with Kohli, nine batsmen have achieved the feat of three tons on the trot in one-dayers.
Captain Kohli also became the first batsman to score four successive tons against an opponent, following his 111 against the Caribbean side at Kingston in 2017.
Courtesy: timesofindia
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
