LONDON: Former Pakistan quick Shoaib Akhtar said MS Dhoni is faster than a computer when it comes to cricketing acumen.

"Dhoni is faster than a computer. Whatever a computer can say about playing on a certain wicket, I believe that MS Dhoni can do it faster," said the former Pakistan pacer in his YouTube channel.

Dhoni scored 34 and effected a stumping as India cantered to a six-wicket victory over South Africa to start their World Cup campaign on a high on Wednesday.

Akhtar also lavished praise on KL Rahul who has been identified as India's No. 4 batsman for the World Cup after much debate.

Rahul scored 26 and more importantly shared an 85-run stand with centurion Rohit Sharma to steady India's ship after the loss of skipper Virat Kohli and helped the two time World champions coast to victory in the end.

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Surathkal: The dead body, identified as that of a 35-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, Mohammad Qureshi, was found off shore at Kulai, Chitrapur, on Friday evening.

The identity of the man was confirmed using the documents found in the pant pocket, police officers have said.

The cause for death, however, is yet to be ascertained. The police suspect Qureshi to have died when he went for a swim in the sea but have said that it could also be a case of suicide.

A case has been filed at the Surathkal Police Station. Further investigation is underway.

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