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Kohli’s ton in vain as Australia beat India to keep series alive (Roundup)
Ranchi, March 8 (IANS) Virat Kohli’s magnificent hundred went in vain as India lost to Australia by 32 runs in the third ODI here on Friday. India now lead the five-match series 2-1.
Chasing a stiff 314 for victory, Kohli brought up his second successive ton, a belligerent 123 off 95 balls (4×16, 6×1), but lacked support from other batsmen as Australia’s Adam Zampa wreaked havoc with figures of 3/70 in 10 overs.
Usman Khawaja’s hundred and Aaron Finch’s 93 saw Australia put up 313/5 on the board. In reply, India were bowled out for 281 in 48.2 overs.
Kohli scored his first 50 off 52 balls and the next 50 off just 33 balls. The 30-year-old, who racked up his 41st ODI hundred, looked good to guide the team over the line with his classy on-drives and cover drives, but Zampa put the brakes on him with a yorker after accounting for former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (26).
Zampa also got rid of Kedar Jadhav (26), trapping him in front as the batsman looked to sweep.
India were off to a poor start. Jhyde Richardson (3/37) got the back of Shikhar Dhawan (1), who was caught by Glenn Maxwell at point. Rohit Sharma (14) too did not last long, as Pat Cummins (3/37) trapped him plumb in front.
Ambati Rayudu (2) was castled by Cummins as the hosts were reduced to 27/3 in 6.2 overs. Local hero M.S. Dhoni came to the crease to a loud applause from the packed crowd. But just when he looked good, stitching together a 59-run stand for the fourth wicket with Kohli, Zampa sent him back.
Kohli then joined hands with Jadhav for a 88-run partnership for the fifth wicket and 45 with Vijay Shankar for the sixth, but none were good enough to take India across the line.
Earlier, Khawaja (104), Finch (93) and Glenn Maxwell (47) scored handsomely to help Australia post a formidible total.
Right from the start, the Australian batters played freely and hammered the Indian bowlers at will.
Openers Finch and Khawaja put up 193 runs before skipper Finch was trapped by Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav in the 32nd over. The two played some beautifully crafted shots around the ground. Finch faced 99 balls and hammered 10 boundaries and three sixes.
Maxwell then joined Khawaja and the two played sensibly by rotating the strike and punishing the bad balls. In the process, Khawaja completed his century before being dismissed by pacer Mohammad Shami in the 39th over. His 113-ball knock was laced with 11 boundaries and one six.
After a couple of overs, set batsman Maxwell also departed. A piece of brilliant fielding by Ravindra Jadeja caught Maxwell short of his crease.
Middle-order batsmen Shaun Marsh (7) and Peter Handscomb (0) went back cheaply but Marcus Stoinis (31 not out) and Alex Carey (21 not out) stuck at the wicket and finished off the proceedings.
For India, Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets for 64 runs.
Brief Scores: Australia 313/5 (Usman Khawaja 104, Aaron Finch 93; Kuldeep Yadav 3/64) beat India 281 all out (Virat Kohli 123, Vijay Shankar 32; Pat Cummins 3/37) by 32 runs.
–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
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.