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IPL: Iyer, Shaw power Delhi to massive total

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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer enjoyed a positive start to his stint as captain, leading from the front to help Delhi Daredevils post the season’s highest total of 219/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozshah Kotla here on Friday.

Playing his first match after replacing the off-colour Gautam Gambhir as captain, Iyer struck four sixes and a boundary to milk 29 runs from the final over, remaining unbeaten on 93 off just 40 balls.

His power-packed innings, which was laced with three fours and 10 sixes, propelled the hosts to the mammoth score after being put in to bat.

While Iyer stole the limelight with his belligerence in the later part of the innings, it was teenaged sensation Prithvi Shaw and Colin Munro who got Delhi off to a breezy start with a 59-run opening stand.

Shaw scored 62 off 44 balls with the help of seven boundaries and a couple of sixes while Munro hit four boundaries and two sixes to plunder 33 off 18 deliveries to help Delhi put the agony of Wednesday’s captaincy mess behind them.

Delhi’s original skipper Gautam Gambhir had on Wednesday stepped down after taking full responsibility for the side’s dismal start to the season, during which they lost five of their six opening games to languish at the bottom of the table.

While Gambhir was dropped from the playing XI on Friday, his replacement — 23-year-old Iyer — continued his glorious run with the willow.

But it was the teenaged sensation Shaw, who provided the much-needed impetus to Delhi’s massive total, belting a 38-ball half century to become the joint youngest to score an IPL half century with Sanju Samson.

The 18-year-old was beaming with confidence as he mercilessly pummelled the visiting bowlers and did not spare even veteran Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson, clobbering him for a massive six over mid-wicket.

After getting to his half century, Shaw took the famed KKR spinners to the cleaners before leg-spinner Piyush Chawla got the better of him to end the 68-run second wicket stand with Iyer.

Iyer continued his dominance over the bowlers, racing to his half century off 29 balls, even as new man Rishabh Pant (0) failed to trouble the scorers.

Pant’s dismissal brought in Australian power-hitter Glenn Maxwell (27 off 18; 4×1, 6×2) , who forged a 73-run fourth wicket stand with Iyer as Delhi looked set for a huge total.

Back on the ground after a six-day break, none of the KKR bowlers looked threatening even as Andre Russell, Shivam Mavi and Piyush Chawla managed to bag one wicket apiece.

Brief scores: Delhi Daredevils 219/4 (Shreyas Iyer 93 not out, Prithvi Shaw 62, Colin Munro 33; Andre Russell 1/28) vs Kolkata Knight Riders.

–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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