Rajkot: In a spectacular debut performance, Sarfaraz Khan achieved the fastest half-century by an Indian batsman, matching the record set by Hardik Pandya. Sarfaraz reached the milestone in just 48 balls during the ongoing Test match against England in Rajkot.

The young batsman displayed his prowess, striking seven boundaries and a six on his way to the half-century mark. His remarkable achievement adds to the excitement of the match, especially as he was partnering with Ravindra Jadeja, who was nearing his century at the time of this report.

Sarfaraz Khan's debut performance has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts, and his swift half-century is a testament to his promising start in international cricket.

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Mangaluru: In an effort to make Mangaluru ‘drug-free,’ the CCB Police arrested a man, Shameer PK, near Mulki and seized 738 grams of hydro ganja worth ₹73 lakh, which he was transporting in his car.

The police said on Friday that Shameer is a resident of Kandalad village in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. They have also confiscated his mobile phone as well as the car he was using to transport the narcotics, with the total value of the confiscated items estimated to be more than ₹80 lakh.

The officers stated that Shameer was transporting the narcotics from Goa to be supplied to various places, including Mangaluru and Kerala. The CCB Police intercepted his car near Bappanadu on the outskirts of Mulki town, and upon checking the vehicle, found 738 grams of hydro ganja.

An FIR has been filed at the Mulki Police Station, and further investigation is underway. The CCB Police have stated that a preliminary probe revealed the narcotics were supplied from abroad.

The CCB investigation team was led by ACP Manoj Kumar Nayak and included Inspector Shyamsunder HM, Sub-inspector Sharanappa Bhandari, and other police personnel.