South Africa captain Temba Bavuma takes nap during ICC Cricket WC 2023 captains day
In the midst of the cricketing world's excitement for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, provided a light-hearted moment during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Captains Day event held in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (October 4).
The right-handed batsman was spotted taking a nap during the event, which took place one day before the start of the main tournament.
While other captains were seated in pairs on the couch, Bavuma, who had recently traveled from India to South Africa and then back to India due to family reasons, was sitting alone on a chair. Seemingly exhausted from his travels, he took the opportunity to catch some sleep during the event. Given the circumstances, his brief nap was met with understanding from the cricketing community.
During the event, Bavuma also shared his insights about South African players' experience of playing in India. Many players in the Proteas squad have gained valuable experience through the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite this exposure, Bavuma emphasized that having players with IPL experience does not necessarily provide a unique advantage, as several other teams also feature players familiar with Indian conditions.
"It is something relevant to all the teams; a lot of teams have guys who play in India and have done well in India. I wouldn't really say it is an advantage for us. All we can do is utilize the experience and knowledge of those players who have played in India. They can share it among the team or incorporate it into our strategies. I wouldn't say it is an advantage unique to us as a team," Bavuma remarked.
The lighthearted moment aside, South Africa, under Bavuma's leadership, is gearing up for the highly-anticipated World Cup, aiming to make their mark in the tournament starting soon.
Temba Bavuma during the Captain's Round Table Event. pic.twitter.com/xaxRHTzg4V
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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