India on course for crushing win after enforcing follow-on
Rajkot, Oct 6 : Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin produced a brilliant spell as India enforced the follow-on against the West Indies after bowling out the hapless visitors for 181 in their first innings on day three here on Saturday.
At lunch, the West Indies were 33 for one in nine overs in their second innings with Ashwin removing skipper Kraigg Brathwaite (10) for his fourth wicket of the day.
The visitors still trail by 435 runs and face a herculean task of saving the game. Kieran Powell (21) and Shai Hope (0) were in the middle when lunch was taken.
The West Indies, resuming their first innings at 94 for six, lasted only an hour and 10 minutes, mainly due to efforts of Roston Chase (53) and Keemo Paul (47) who ended up sharing a 73-run stand.
Ashwin ran through the tail on a pitch offering plenty of turn, ending with four for 37 in 11 overs as the West Indies were all out in 48 overs.
India started with spin-pace combination of Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammad Shami. Surprisingly, Chase and Paul had little difficulty in picking the chinaman, who bowled the first over the day.
Paul went on the offensive straight away, sweeping Kuldeep for two crisp boundaries.
Paul was the aggressor in the partnership but Chase also came up with a few attractive shots.
Paul was comfortable against Kuldeep but had issues dealing with the short ball. Umesh Yadav set the West Indian up nicely before getting rid of him with a perfectly placed bouncer as he mistimed a pull to be caught at midwicket.
Ashwin then removed Chase with a beauty, a flighted ball that turned in viciously to create a big gap between bat and pad before crashing into the stumps, leaving the West Indies at 159 for eight.
Number 10 and 11 were easy meat for Aswhin who sent them back with the away turning ball. With a huge 468-run lead, India expectedly enforced the follow-on with less than an hour to go for lunch.
Like Paul at the start of the day, Powell too went for his strokes and dispatched Ashwin for a straight four and six in the second over of their second innings.
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“Uthkarsh 2024” brings together talent, creativity at Bearys Knowledge Campus
Mangalore: Bearys Knowledge Campus in Inoli, Mangalore, hosted a vibrant inter-school and inter-college competition, "Uthkarsh 2024," organized by the Bearys Group of Institutions. The event drew 430 students from 25 schools and colleges across Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod districts, providing a platform to showcase their talents and creativity.
The day featured a variety of competitions, including quizzes, science rangoli, e-waste model creation, working model presentations, photography, and treasure hunts. The contests were designed to inspire and challenge high school and PU students, fostering innovation and teamwork.
Winners were rewarded with cash prizes totaling ₹1 lakh, along with mementos and certificates, recognizing their creativity and intellectual efforts.
The valedictory ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including Dr. Azeez Musthafa, Principal of BIES, Arch. Khaleel Razak, Principal of BEADS, BK Abdul Latheef, Principal of BIPUC, Prof. Prithviraj, Director of BITP, Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, HOD of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dr. Nalini Rebello, HOD of Civil Engineering, Dr. Anjum Khan, HOD of Basic Science, Dr. Vasanth Kumar, HOD of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Sinan, HOD of Computer Science Engineering, and Dr. Mehboob Mujawar, HOD of AI & DS Engineering. Mrs. Prafulla, the program coordinator, played a crucial role in organizing the event.
The event coordinators ensured the smooth execution of the competitions throughout the day. “Uthkarsh 2024” was celebrated as a remarkable initiative that encouraged students to push boundaries and excel in their respective fields, while also promoting teamwork and innovation.
