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Failed to withstand pressure: Bangladesh skipper Mortaza
Kolkata: Thumped by Pakistan in their inaugural World Twenty 20 group cricket match at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza conceded that his team failed to soak up the pressure against the opponent’s batting onslaught.
“We couldn’t get hold of the match right from the beginning and were not able to soak up the pressure when their batsmen were attacking. We couldn’t execute ourselves properly,” said Mortaza after his team went down by 55 runs chasing a stiff 202.
“The team did not have a negative outlook, but we couldn’t tackle them when their batsmen were attacking us in the first six overs. We were positive, but couldn’t stand up against their batting onslaught,” said Mortaza who credited Pakistan batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and Mohammad Hafeez for taking the game away.
The duo of Shehzad and Hafeez added 95 runs for the second before Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi played a blistering 19 ball 49 to power his team to an imposing total.
Moratza also admitted his team had erred in reading the Eden pitch.
“The wicket was good and if we could have restricted them to 160-170 runs, things could have been different. The wicket appeared a grassy and we thought the ball would hold up a bit. But our judgement turned out to be totally wrong,” said the pacer.
The Bangladeshi skipper also rued the absence of pacer Mustafizur Rahman.
“Mustafizur is our best bowler at the moment and desperately wanted him to play in this match but couldn’t as he is not fit. We are hopeful of getting him in the next match,” he said.
Gearing up for the upcoming matches, Mortaza exuded confidence of doing well.
“We have to do well in the next matches as our opponents will be strong. We are not looking too far and taking one match at a time. Every match is important for us because we are in a tough group with challenging opponents,” added Mortaza.
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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.