SDPI set to field Praveen Nettaru murder case accused in K'taka Assembly polls
Mangaluru, Feb 13: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) is set to field Shafi Bellare, one of the accused in the Praveen Nettaru murder case, from Puttur constituency in the coming Karnataka Assembly elections.
A video footage of SDPI state president Abdul Majeed making the announcement at a party convention in Puttur recently has gone viral on the social media.
However, the party’s Dakshina Kannada district secretary Anwar Sadath Bajathoor speaking to reporters on Monday said the party had not taken a final decision on the candidature of Bellare.
The party had plans to field him in Puttur, he said, adding an announcement on this will be made within three days.
He said the SDPI will field candidates in all the eight assembly segments in Dakshina Kannada district.
The NIA had arrested Shafi Bellare in connection with the murder of BJP youth wing leader Praveen Nettaru at Bellare in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district on July 26 last year. Bellare is one of the 20 accused in the chargesheet filed before the NIA special court on January 20.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
