Wasim Jaffer becomes first batsman to score 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy
Veteran batsman Wasim Jaffer on Wednesday became the first batsman to go past 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy during Vidarbha’s round three match against Baroda at the VCA stadium in Nagpur.
He made 153 during Baroda’s first innings, his 54th first-class century in a career that has lasted 23 seasons. Jaffer put up a staggering 300-run stand for the second wicket with skipper Faiz Fazal. The 41-year-old got to the landmark when he was on 97.
Jaffer is also the first batsman in Ranji Trophy batsman to go past the 10,000-run mark. His former Mumbai teammate Amol Muzumdar is at the second spot in the batting charts with 9,202 runs, creating some daylight. Jaffer played a leading role last season when Vidarbha stunned the field to become champions. He was run out for 153 on day two. Fazal fell soon after for 151 as Vidarbha marched towards the 500-run mark.
If you want to understand true love, look at Wasim Jaffer playing #RanjiTrophy at 41, with no chance of playing for India again. #Respect
— Praful Tickoo (@prafultickoo) November 21, 2018
Part of most 300-run partnerships in Ranji Trophy:
— H Studio (@Hstudio18) November 21, 2018
4 - Vijay Hazare
4 - WASIM JAFFER
Wasim Jaffer put on 300 for the 2nd wicket with Faiz Fazal before getting run out on 153. He completed 11000 runs in Ranji Trophy when on 97. #RanjiTrophy
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Petrol pump worker killed as SUV hits motorcycle head-on in Gurugram
Gurugram (PTI): A petrol pump worker died after an SUV rammed into his motorcycle in the Sushant Lok area here, police said on Thursday.
The accused driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle after the accident. An FIR has been registered at the Sushant Lok police station, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when Mukesh was travelling from Sector 44 to Sushant Lok on Vyapar Kendra Road for some work.
Near Vyapar Kendra, a white Thar coming from the wrong side at high speed hit his motorcycle head-on, leaving him critically injured, they said.
The driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind, police added.
Eyewitnesses claimed the vehicle had no number plates either at the front or rear.
Locals took Mukesh to a private hospital, where he died during treatment, police said. He was a resident of Rohta Patti in Palwal and worked at a petrol pump in Sector 44.
An FIR was registered against the unidentified driver, based on a complaint lodged by his brother Ashok. The body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem on Thursday, police said.
“The Thar vehicle has been seized from the spot. CCTV footage from the area is being examined, and the driver will be arrested soon,” a Gurugram police spokesperson said.
