Surya Kumar Yadav clarifies controversy surrounding T20 World Cup final catch
SKY visits Udupi temple along with wife
Udupi: Indian cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav addressed media queries during his visit to the Sri Hosa Marigudi Temple at Kapu, where he denied any boundary line infringement during his crucial catch in the T20 World Cup final match, attributing the success to divine intervention.
Accompanied by his wife Devisha, Yadav recounted the moment, stating, "I hadn’t touched the boundary line while holding the decisive catch. It was all by the grace of God that I was in that place at that moment to hold such a wonderful catch." He emphasized the role of practice and faith, adding, "We practice to hold such catches during our training sessions. That moment was created by God so that India may get the cup. I had remembered God while holding the catch."
Reflecting on cricket's unpredictable nature, Yadav expressed humility, remarking, "A player cannot become a captain on his own, but he can choose to play well for the country. If God wills, your fate will be alright." He expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support during the World Cup victory celebrations and his visit to Kapu, noting the unexpected turnout at the temple.
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Downplaying his celebrity status, Yadav asserted, "I do not think of myself as a celebrity. I came to the temple as a common man. One must lead a large life as a common man. The World Cup is just a part of life, not the entirety of it."
Yadav also shared a personal detail about his cricket routine, revealing his fondness for chewing bubble gum during matches, which he believes helps him bat better and play happily.
After seeking blessings at Kapu Marigudi, Yadav expressed contentment, stating, "I experienced peace after the pooja." He expressed interest in returning during the temple's renovation, if given the opportunity.
Devisha Yadav, his wife, expressed her joy after visiting Kapu Marigudi, reminiscing about their previous visit to Udupi and expressing a desire to return for the temple's renovation. She declined to disclose details of her prayers but expressed gratitude for realizing their dream of winning the World Cup.
During his visit, Yadav was honored by Kapu MLA and Working President of Kapu Hosa Marigudi Temple Development Committee, Gurme Suresh Shetty, acknowledging his pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup victory.
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Case registered against UP woman for hiding Pakistani nationality to get job
Uttar Pradesh: Police have registered a case against a woman in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly concealing her Pakistani nationality and securing a job in the basic education department, officials said on Thursday.
The FIR was registered at Azim Nagar police station following a complaint by the Basic Education Department after an internal inquiry revealed irregularities in her appointment. The accused has been identified as Mahira Akhtar, also known as Farzana, NDTV reported.
According to police, the woman had been working as a teacher at a primary school in Kumhariya village. Anurag Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police, said she allegedly obtained the job by submitting a fake residence certificate despite being a Pakistani national.
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"An FIR has been registered under sections 318(4) (cheating by dishonestly), 336 (legal provisions), 338 (forgery of valuable security) and 340 (fraudulent) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating and forgery,” police said.
Police said the woman had married a Pakistani national in 1979 and subsequently acquired Pakistani citizenship. After getting divorced, she allegedly returned to India on a Pakistani passport and married a local man around 1985.
Around the same time, she took up employment in the Basic Education Department by projecting herself as an Indian citizen.
Following the revelation of her Pakistani nationality, the department suspended her and later dismissed her from service.
The case was registered based on the department’s report, and that further investigation is underway. No arrest has been made so far, police said.
