Jasprit Bumrah, Jaiswal give India upper hand over England on Day 2
Visakhapatnam, Feb 3: Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets to consolidate the advantage given by Yashasvi Jaiswal's double hundred as India took a good grip on the second Test against England on the second day here on Saturday.
After making 396 in their first innings, India bundled out England for 253 in their first essay for a lead of 143 runs.
Bumrah led India's bowling display with a sensational six for 45.
Openers Rohit Sharma (13 batting) and Jaiswal (15 batting) led India to 28 for no loss at stumps, as the home side is now ahead by 171 runs.
Jaiswal, earlier, made 209.
Brief score:
India 396 all out and 28 for no loss.
England 253 all out (Zak Crawley 76, Ben Stokes 47, Jasprit Bumrah 6/45).
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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.
