India reach 95/3 at tea, need 136 runs to win 1st Test against England
Hyderabad (PTI): Hosts India were 95 for three at tea on day four, needing 136 more runs to win the opening Test against England here on Sunday.
KL Rahul and Axar Patel were batting on 21 and 17 respectively when tea was called.
Debutant spinner Tom Hartley (3/31) cleaned up India's top three.
In the morning session, India bowled out England for 420 in their second innings.
Brief Scores:
England: 246 and 420 all out in 102.1 overs (Ollie Pope 196; Jasprit Bumrah 4/41).
India: 436 and 95 for 3 in 29 overs (Rohit Sharma 39, KL Rahul 21 batting; Tom Hartley 3/31).
India reach 95 for three in pursuit of 231-run target at tea on Day 4 of first Test against England in Hyderabad. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/TjI4F0Dyes
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Bengaluru: Sheikh Latif assumes charge as CEO of State Waqf Board
Bengaluru: Sheikh Latif assumed charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Karnataka State Waqf Board.
Board Chairman Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini welcomed the new CEO and expressed confidence that his administrative experience would strengthen the Board’s functioning.
He said priority would be given to the protection, development and proper supervision of Waqf properties across the state. The Board also aims to expand its service-oriented activities through transparent and effective governance while implementing community welfare programmes.
Speaking after assuming office, Sheikh Latif said he would discharge his responsibilities with honesty and dedication. He emphasised that safeguarding Waqf properties and protecting public interest would remain his priority, adding that efforts would be made to enhance administrative efficiency, accountability and transparency within the Board.
A senior KAS officer, Sheikh Latif has served in various government departments, including the Minorities Department.
His appointment was welcomed by Board members and community leaders.
