Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistan batsman to score double century
Bulawayo,july 20: Fakhar Zaman continued his dream run in the ongoing series against Zimbabwe as he became the first Pakistan batsman to hit a double century in ODIs.
In the process, Fakhar and Imam-ul-Haq (113) blazed away to the record opening stand in ODIs as the visitors dominated the proceedings in the fourth ODI at Bulawayo.
Having already pocketed the series, Pakistan showed no signs of slowing down as Zaman and Imam smashed the hosts bowlers all around the park and went past the 286-run mark set by Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jaysuriya and Upul Tharanga against England in 2006.
While Imam scored his third century in eight ODIs, Zaman surpassed Saeed Anwar’s previous record for Pakistan of 194.
Overall, Zaman became the sixth cricketer to smack an ODI double century.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and decided to bat. The visitors have dominated the series, bowling Zimbabwe out for 67 on Wednesday to securing an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series. Pakistan had the opportunity to experiment with their playing XI, but opted to go unchanged.
There were two changes for the Zimbabweans, with Chamu Chibhabha and Prince Masvaure coming in for seamer Donald Tiripano and top order batsman Tinashe Kamunhukamwe.
LIST:
Rohit Sharma 264, 209, 208*
Martin Guptill 237*
Virender Sehwag 219*
Chris Gayle 219
Sachin Tendulkar 200*
Fakhar Zaman 207*
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234 held in anti-drug operation in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 15 (PTI): The Kerala police on Saturday said as part of its special drive to crack down on individuals suspected of drug trafficking, 234 people were arrested, and varying quantities of several deadly narcotics, including MDMA, were seized.
The State Police Media Centre (SPMC) stated that on March 14, as part of the drive, D-Hunt, authorities inspected 2,362 individuals suspected of drug trafficking and arrested 234 of them.
The operation was carried out across the state to identify and take strict legal action against those involved in the storage and distribution of banned drugs.
Police registered 222 cases related to the possession of various prohibited substances, according to a statement issued by the SPMC.
Additionally, authorities seized 0.0119 kg of MDMA, 6.171 kg of cannabis, and 167 cannabis 'beedis' from those arrested.
Operation D-Hunt is being jointly implemented by the Range-based NDPS Coordination Cell and District Police Chiefs under the leadership of State Anti-Narcotics Task Force Head and ADGP (Law and Order) Manoj Abraham, following the instructions of State Police Chief Dr Sheikh Darvesh Sahib, the statement said.
The SPMC also announced that a 24-hour Anti-Narcotics Control Room (9497927797) has been set up to receive information from the public regarding drug-related activities.
The details of individuals who contact this number will be kept confidential, it added.
Furthermore, the operation will continue in the coming days through sustained surveillance and the creation of a database of individuals regularly involved in drug-related activities and transactions.
