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Kiwis fly to Australia for World Cup final
Gaurav Chhabra (sports desk)
Charismatic Chokers! South Africa lost the match but it was probably the best match of the World Cup till now. It was The Battle of three Armies, Kiwis, Proteas and the rain, though the rain played a spoilsport it could not spoil the most thrilling finish in the championship till now. There could be thoughts like had the rain not intervened the ominous looking proteans just at the time when De Villiers was going great guns, the result could have been different. But chokers needed the intervention of nature to keep their infamous title intact and so it happened.
AB de Villiers was looking as dangerous as he is anticipated to be in the death overs of any innings. It was just when the match was reduced to 43 overs he lost the golden charm that might have lead his team land somewhere around 360 or more.
Though the Proteans got an advantage by the D/L method as Kiwis had to score 298 in 43 overs, 17 more than what South Africans had scored. It was by no means a tough task with the likes of Steyngun, Morkel, Philander and Tahir leading the protean attack. It was a real test for the Kiwis after Australia and this time too they pulled off in a thriller.
Though no credit can be taken away from the Kiwi’s, the chokers did help them immensely, specially during the last overs of the game. One of the best fielding sides in this championship, the South Africans were worse than they would have imagined in their wildest dreams. Missed run outs and dropped catches crashed their World Cup dreams.
Brendon made his team get off to a flier with a blazing 22-ball fifty and you need some guts to thrash one of the World best bowlers Dale Steyn who is bowling at more than 90 mile/hr. The beauty of an innings was played by Elliot who turned out to be silent hero and underrated giant who has now taken kiwis to the roads for the WC final.
Eliot’s selection was under criticism but it proved to be a worthy one he provided the entire base to the chase, hardly anyone knew before this WC that Eliot’s selection would prove a masterstroke. He was the one who played the spirited innings giving out of the skin performance.
Plaudits for Corey as well, he was another key element for the Kiwis and played solid and risk free innings.
AB de Villiers didn’t win the match but certainly won many hearts by the way he reacted at the post match presentation. He didn’t hold responsible rain or the Duckworth-Lewis method for the score that was reset, or his fielders for dropping catches. Just said ‘the better team won’ and wished the finalists ‘good luck’ and walked away with tears in his eyes. The tears easily told the story that wont be forgotten for a long time. It was a golden opportunity for the side which looked forward to make history but history it seems had other plans for the South Africans.
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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.