Root Century Helps England Post 322/7
Lords(England), July 14: Riding on an unbeaten 113 from Joe Root, England posted 322 for 7 against India at Lords in the second ODI. Slamming his twelfth ODI ton and second against India, Root brilliantly anchored the England batting order. After winning the toss skipper Eoin Morgan opted to bat first on a belter of a track. Openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy provided England with a solid start
Jason Roy (40) followed Bairstow soon becoming second victim of Kuldeep in his successive over.
Post the double blow, Joe Root and Eoin Morgan played watchfully and steadied the England ship. Both stitched a partnership of 103 runs before Kuldeep struck again dismissing dangerous looking Eoin Morgan for 53. After the skipper's departure, England's powerhouse middle order comprising Ben Stokes (5), Jos Buttler (4) and Moeen Ali (13) tumbled like a pack of cards but David Willey (50 off 31 balls) played a gem of a knock to help England get past 300-run margin. For India, chinaman Kuldeep Yadav was once again the highlight as he picked up 3 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya and Umesh Yadav bagged one wicket each.
Score Card:
England 322/7 (50)
JOE ROOT 113*(116), EOIN MORGAN 53(51)
KULDEEP YADAV 3/68, YUZVENDRA CHAHAL 1/43
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
