RCB's Thushara ruled out after failing to clear fitness test
Bengaluru (PTI): Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered another blow on the eve of the IPL opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with pacer Nuwan Thushara being ruled out of the initial phase of the event starting here on Saturday.
RCB have already lost Yash Dayal and question marks remain over Josh Hazlewood's participation in the beginning of the league.
According to a Cricinfo report, the pacer was ruled out after failing a mandatory Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) fitness test. He was denied a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by the SLC after failing to meet the required fitness standards.
As per the report, Thushara failed to score the minimum 17 out of 29 points in the SLC fitness test.
The 31-year-old played a solitary match in the previous season. However, in that game, Thushara impressed while returning excellent figures of 1/26 in four overs against Lucknow Super Giants, who amassed 230.
RCB play their second game, against Chennai Super Kings on April 5, in Bengaluru.
Thushara will be allowed to reappear for the test after four-five days but if he fails that too, he could be ruled out of the entire season.
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Cancel licences of shops selling tobacco, drugs near schools: Dakshina Kannada SP
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Dr Arun K has directed officials to initiate cancellation of licences of shops and commercial establishments found selling cigarettes, tobacco or narcotic substances near schools and colleges in the district.
He was speaking at the district-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) committee meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Friday.
The SP said the School Education Department should obtain reports from School Development and Monitoring Committees (SDMCs) to ensure that no smoking or drug-related activities are taking place in and around school premises. He also stressed the need to conduct regular awareness programmes in schools and colleges against drug abuse.
Officials from various departments have been asked to organise awareness drives among the public on a regular basis. He further directed that homestays and lodges should be inspected, while Coastal Security Police must carry out surprise checks on boats.
He said close monitoring should be maintained on parcels in KSRTC buses, and awareness campaigns should also be conducted in industrial units. Vigilance must be increased at railway stations and airports as well, he added.
District Health Officer Dr Thimmayya informed that a dedicated counselling centre is functioning at the district Wenlock Hospital to help children addicted to drugs and other substances. Parents can bring their children there for support and treatment, he said.
Deputy Commissioner Mithun, Assistant Conservator of Forests Shashikant and other officials were present at the meeting.
