BSY is only promoting Cong guarantee schemes with protests: DKShi takes sarcastic dig at BJP protest
Bengaluru: Taking a dig at the BJP’s protest against the guarantee schemes of the Congress, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said the former CM Yediyurappa was promoting the guarantee schemes by leading such protests and demonstrations.
Shivakumar sarcastically expressed his well-wishes for Yeddyurappa while commenting on the protest led by him at Freedom Park against the Congress Guarantee Schemes.
Pointing at the BJP leaders and the saffron party’s defeat in the Karnataka Assembly Election, Shivakumar stated that some individuals have been granted a well-deserved rest by the people, implying a change in the political landscape. He expressed surprise at the nature of the protest, questioning the reason behind criticizing the Congress Guarantee Schemes. Shivakumar emphasized that his party is always open to change and eager to address any issues that may arise.
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Responding to former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's accusation of bribery against Congress, Shivakumar dismissed the claims, stating, "There is no bribery, nothing." He suggested that if there is any evidence supporting such allegations, it should be reported to the Lokayukta (anti-corruption ombudsman). Shivakumar attributed Kumaraswamy's statements to his dissatisfaction with the election results, suggesting that the comments are unfounded and should not be a cause for concern.
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Brazil's Laura Cardoso makes T20I history with nine-wicket haul
Dubai (PTI): Brazil fast bowler Laura Cardoso entered her name in the record books, becoming the first player in either men’s or women’s T20I cricket to pick up nine wickets in a single innings.
Cardoso delivered the sensational spell against Lesotho, finishing with extraordinary figures of 9/4 from her three overs, the best-ever bowling figures in T20I cricket, at the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 in Gaborone.
The previous record was held by Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey, who claimed eight wickets for just seven runs against Myanmar in a men's T20I in 2025.
In women's T20Is, Cardoso surpassed Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia's figures of 7/0 against Mongolia in 2024, according to the ICC.
Earlier in the match on Thursday, Brazil posted a commanding total of 202, powered by impressive knocks from Roberta Avery (48 off 35) and Monnike Machado (69 not out off 41).
Cardoso's incredible spell began in the second over when the pacer picked up a hat-trick. She followed it up with four more wickets in the fourth over to take her tally to seven.
Two additional wickets in the sixth over saw her reach an unprecedented nine wickets in an innings.
The final wicket was claimed by Marianne Artur, as Lesotho were bowled out for just 13 in 6.2 overs, handing Brazil a massive 189-run victory.
