India crush South Africa by eight wickets in opening ODI
Johannesburg: India pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan wreaked havoc as the KL Rahul-led visitors thrashed South Africa by eight wickets in the opening One-Day International at the Wanderers here on Sunday.
On a wicket offering pace and bounce to the quicks, Avesh returned figures of 4 for 27 in his eight overs, while left-armer Arshdeep had excellent figures of 5 for 37 in 10 overs as the Proteas were dismissed for a paltry 116 in 27.3 overs.
Sai Sudharsan (55 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (52) then struck fine half centuries to chase down the target in 16.4 overs for the loss of two wickets.
India and South Africa handed debut caps to 22-year-old top order batter B Sai Sudharsan and bowling all-rounder Nandre Burger respectively.
Brief Scores:
South Africa: 116 all out in 27.3 overs (Tony de Zorzi 28, Andile Phehlukwayo 33; Arshdeep Singh 5/37, Avesh Khan 4/27).
India: 117 for 2 in 16.4 overs (Sai Sudharsan 55 not out, Shreyas Iyer 52).
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Mangaluru | Rowdy-sheeter Suhas murder: Bus Services suspended; shops shut down
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Mangaluru: In connection with the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Bajpe last night, private buses in the city have suspended operations following a bandh call issued by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad across Dakshina Kannada district.
Most shops and commercial establishments remain shut. Although a few shops and hotels had opened in the morning, they were reportedly forced to close.
Prohibitory orders have been enforced under the jurisdiction of Mangaluru Police Commissionerate. While some private vehicles are still plying, due to the halt in bus services, a bandh-like atmosphere has emerged in most areas.
Security has been tightened in key areas of the city and outskirts. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Law and Order, R. Hitendra, has arrived in Mangaluru and is monitoring the situation.
Incidents of stone-pelting on buses and assaults on innocent youths have also been reported from various parts of the city.
With the suspension of bus services, passengers at the KSRTC bus stand in the city have been left in distress. Students who had arrived from Mulki, Udupi, and Kundapura for college are unable to return home, as colleges have also been closed due to the bandh.
