Pant, Gill smash centuries, India set Bangladesh mammoth 515-run target
Chennai (PTI): India declared their second innings at 287 for four, setting Bangladesh a daunting 515-run target to win the opening Test, here Saturday.
Resuming at 81/3, India continued their domination on day three with comeback-man Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119 not out) completing their centuries with dominant batting.
Making a splendid return to Test cricket after 634 days following his horrific car crash in December 2022, Pant showcased his trademark strokeplay, bringing up his sixth Test century off just 124 balls.
With this he also equalled the talismanic former captain MS Dhoni for most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper.
Following Pant's dismissal for a well-made 109 (128b; 13x4, 4x6), Gill reached his fifth Test century, taking 161 balls to get there. Gill faced 176 balls in his innings, hitting 10 shots to the fence and four over it.
Bangladesh were bundled out for a meager 149 on day two in response to India's 376, as a record 17 wickets fell in a dramatic day’s play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Brief Scores:
India 376 and 287/4 in 64 overs (Shubman Gill 119 not out, Rishabh Pant 109)
Bangladesh 1st innings: 149 all out.
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Poem on National War Memorial, chapter on Veer Abdul Hameed added in Class 6 NCERT curriculum
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) on September 20 announced that a poem titled ‘National War Memorial’ and a chapter titled ‘Veer Abdul Hameed’ have been included in the NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) curriculum of Class 6 from this year.
This initiative, jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education, aims to promote values such as patriotism, duty, courage, and sacrifice among students, encouraging their participation in nation-building.
"The poem 'National War Memorial' is to appreciate the spirit behind it. The chapter titled 'Veer Abdul Hameed' honours the braveheart Abdul Hameed, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting for the country during the India-Pakistan war of 1965 and was (posthumously) awarded the country's highest gallantry award Param Veer Chakra,” a senior official told PTI.
As part of a comprehensive plan to establish the National War Memorial as a significant national monument, the Ministry of Defence has collaborated with the MoE and NCERT to integrate related materials and references in the curriculum.
