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Pujara’s innings a blueprint of how to bat on this wicket: Head
Adelaide, Dec 8 (IANS) Calling Cheteshwar Pujara’s first innings hundred as a “blueprint” for this pitch, Australia batsman Travis Head on Saturday said there is a lot to learn from him in terms of application.
“The way Pujara played in the first innings was the blueprint for this wicket,” Head told reporters at the end of Day 3 of the first rubber here.
Head top scored with a 167-ball 72 to help Australia post 235 on the third day in reply to India’s 250 in the first essay at the Adelaide Oval here.
Pujara had produced a superb 123 on the opening day to steady India’s ship and hold one end up.
“He had a really good leaving game, good forward defence, and as the ball got softer, he got more runs. Knowing how hard the wicket can be with the ball moving and the new ball, he played really well.”
Head said he was gutted after getting out on 72 off Mohammed Shami just when his stand with Nathan Lyon was blossoming.
“It is disappointing to feel the momentum swing back. I wanted to continue and felt if we could keep doing it for a period of time we could put them under pressure and keep them out there,” he said.
Keeping in mind the pitch which is spin friendly, Head said off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will find it helpful in the fourth innings.
“I just tried to stay busy against Ashwin. I was really positive against the off spinner, watching the ball and not premeditating.
“It’s going to be the same in the next innings. There’s not much rough for the left-handers but this wicket always spins with the grass coverage,” he said.
India finished day three at 151/3, taking an overall lead of 166 runs.
Asked about the total Australia are expecting, Head said he is confident of chasing down a 300-plus total.
“This year bigger scores have been made and teams have batted out draws,” he said.
“On days four and five, it gets easier to bat and 300-plus totals have been scaled easily (in domestic cricket).”
“It’s more of a new ball wicket at the moment. It’s vital to win those moments when the new ball comes around again,” he added.
–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.