Manchester: Indian Cricket Team on Sunday looked in absolute control mid-way through the innings against its neighbors Pakistan, as the innings was rallying towards the death overs.

Pakistan after winning the toss put India to bat. With Shikar Dhawan injured, KL Rahul and Rohit laid solid opening partnership with the latter completing his 24th ODI ton and second ton of this edition of the world cup in the 30th over.

Rahul however departed after making 57 runs.

Sharma fell to Hassan Ali as he gave a simple catch to short fine-leg fielder after scoring 140 runs in 113 deliveries.

India innings looked swiftly in control with skipper Virat Kohli batting on 34 runs at the time of publishing this report with another 10 overs to go. Team’s total read 244-2.

Pakistan bowler except Mohammed Amir failed to built pressure on strong India batting line-up right from the beginning of the game.

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Bengaluru, Jan 6: Following the detection of two Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Monday urged people not to panic as the virus is not as transmissible as Covid-19.

Emphasising that the respiratory virus primarily affects children, causing infections similar to the common cold, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) said in a release that hospitals have been instructed to report influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases.

To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.

The advisory also advised people not to reuse tissue papers or handkerchiefs, share towels and linen and avoid spitting in public places.

According to DME, HMPV causes flu-like symptoms including cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, it can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia, especially in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, close personal contact, and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus followed by touching the mouth, nose, or eyes, it said.

There is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine for HMPV. Management focuses on alleviating symptoms with supportive care like rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications for pain, fever, and congestion. Severe cases might require hospitalisation for oxygen therapy or IV fluids, it added.

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