Former Indian Football team's captain Shekhar Bangera of Udupi succumbs to COVID-19
Udupi: The Former captain of the Indian Football team, Shekhar Paddu Bangera (74) from Udupi passed away due to COVID on Thursday.
Shekhar Bangera, who had contracted COVID had been receiving treatment in Mahesh Hospital at Brahmavar. As the treatment proved to be ineffective, he reportedly passed away on Thursday morning.
Originally from Badanidiyuru in Udupi, Shekhar Bangera played as the goalkeeper of the Indian Football Team. During the time, he was also the captain of the team.
Living in Mumbai for many years, he has served as a coaching instructor for various football associations in the city.
The funeral rites of the deceased will be carried out on Thursday at Udupi.
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Stoinis hundred trumps Gaikwad's ton, helps LSG beat hand CSK by six wickets
Chennai, Apr 23: Marcus Stoinis smashed an outstanding century to trump Ruturaj Gaikwad's effort as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an IPL match on Tuesday.
Stoinis remained unbeaten 124 off 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes as LSG completed a record run chase at the Chepauk in 19.3 overs. This was also highest individual score in IPL in a run-chase.
Earlier, skipper Gaikwad led from the front with a superb 60-ball unbeaten 108 as Chennai Super Kings posted a challenging 210 for 4 . Gaikwad's knock, his second IPL hundred, was studded with 12 fours and three sixes. Shivam Dube muscled his way to a 27-ball-66, hitting seven sixes. For LSG, Matt Henry took for 1 for 28.
Brief Scores:
CSK 210 for 4 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 108 not out, Shivam Dube 66, Matt Henry 1/28)
LSG 213/4 (Marcus Stoinis 124 not out).
