वर्ल्ड कप में चुने जाने की उम्मीद कम, भारतीय धुरंधर का बड़ा फैसला, विदेशी टीम की तरफ से खेलेंगे टूर्नामेंट

भारत के बाएं हाथ के तेज गेंदबाज जयदेव उनादकट सितंबर में काउंटी चैंपियनशिप के तीन मैचों के लिए ससेक्स से जुड़ेंगे. सौराष्ट्र के उनके साथी चेतेश्वर पुजारा पहले ही इस काउंटी टीम की तरफ से खेल रहे हैं. उनादकट पिछले महीने वेस्टइंडीज के खिलाफ खेली गई दो टेस्ट मैचों की श्रृंखला के लिए भारतीय टीम का हिस्सा थे.

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Ex-Aus Star Gives 2 Solutions For India's No. 4 Issue. SKY Not Part OF It

With the uncertainty over KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's fitness, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has suggested a couple of solutions for the Indian team heading into the World Cup. Both Rahul and Iyer are currently undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy, and their absence has left a massive void in the Indian middle-order. While India have tried different combinations to address the issue, none of the players have managed to impress head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma.

Hogg suggested that Ishan Kishan can't bat in the middle but India can use him up top to open with Rohit. In this case, they can go with youngster Tilak Varma for the no. 4 slot.

"If they're (Iyer and Rahul) not fit, we need a keeper in this team. I don't think Ishan Kishan can bat lower down the order. I think he is predominantly an opener," Hogg said on Instagram.

However, the 52-year-old gave another solution in the form Sanju Samson, who according to him can "offer something substantial" if India decide to go with the opening combination of Shubman Gill and Rohit.

"If they go with Gill and Rohit Sharma at the top of the order with Sanju Samson at No. 4 as the Indian keeper going into that World Cup. I think he can offer something substantial in that position," he added.

India will open their World Cup campaign on October 8 against Hogg's former team, Australia, in Chennai.

Prior to the showpiece event, India will take part in the Asia Cup, which will be played in the ODI format.

They will also take on Australia in a preparatory three-match ODI series between the two events.

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Centre Proposes Rules For Government Officials' Appearance In Court

Appearance through video conferencing, refraining from making comments on the physical appearance and educational background of government officials and reasonable time frame for compliance of judicial orders are some of the suggestions enumerated in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) the government has submitted to the Supreme Court for consideration.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in the top court regarding the appearance of government officials in court proceedings, including contempt proceedings.

The SOP submitted for the apex court's consideration is intended to be applicable to all proceedings in government-related matters before the Supreme Court, high courts and all other courts that are hearing matters under their respective appellate and/or original jurisdiction (writ petitions, PIL etc.) or proceedings related to contempt of court.

As per the SOP, in case of proceedings related to government matters where the personal appearance of a government official is involved, in-person appearance of government officials should be called for only in exceptional cases and not as a matter of routine.

"Courts should practice necessary restraint while summoning the government officials during the hearing of cases (writs, PILs etc.) including contempt cases.

"In exceptional circumstances wherein there is no option other than the concerned government official to be present in person in the court, due notice for in-person appearance, giving sufficient time for such appearance, must be served in advance to such official," the SOP said.

However, in exceptional cases, where in-person appearance of a government official is still called for by the court, the court should allow as a first option to appear before it through video conference, it said.

"The invitation link of VC for appearance and viewing, as the case may be, can be sent by the Registry to the given mobile no/e-mail id by SMS/email/WhatsApp of the concerned official at least one day before the scheduled hearing. The appearance of government official in cases as pro forma party should be avoided," the SOP stated.

The guidelines state that comments on the "dress/physical appearance/educational and social background" of the government official appearing before the court should be avoided.

"Government officials are not officers of the court and there should be no objection to their appearing in a decent work dress unless such appearance is unprofessional or unbecoming of her/his position," the SOP said.

It said compliance of judicial orders involving complex policy matters requires various levels of decision-making and the courts may take into consideration these aspects before contemplating affixing some specific timelines for compliance of its orders.

"In case an order has already been passed and the time frame stated in the judicial order is requested to be revised on behalf of the government, the court may allow for a revised reasonable time frame for compliance of such judicial orders and allow for hearing of such requests of modification," the SOP said.

On contempt of court, the SOP stated that no contempt should be initiated in case of statements made in court by government counsel that is contrary to the stand of the government affirmed through its affidavit or written statement submitted before it.

"It is already established case law that an undertaking that is contrary to statutory provisions cannot be the basis for contempt proceedings. Similarly, in case of criminal contempt, the court should hesitate to punish a contemnor if the act or omission complained of was not wilful," it said.

"Before initiation of contempt proceedings, prayer for review petition on behalf of the government may be entertained by higher courts wherein it is prayed that substantive law points have not been considered by the court during the adjudication of the matter," the SOP said.

Suggesting that judges should not sit on contempt proceedings relating to their own orders, the SOP said it is an established principle of natural justice that no person can judge a case in which they have an interest or in other words be a judge in their own cause.

With regard to cases pertaining to policy matters, the SOP said in matters being heard by the court involving issues that are within the exclusive domain of the executive, the court may refer it to the executive instead of taking up such matter for adjudication and call for the appearance of a government official. "In case of matters before the court involving public policy having wider implication not only for the Central Government but for the States and other stakeholders as well, it may be recommended to exercise caution to settle the point of law in rem (against a thing) before pronouncing the decision on the individual representation," the guidelines submitted in the apex court said.

The SOP said in matters before the court that involve setting up a committee for further examination of the matter, the court may prescribe only the broad "composition/domains of members/chairperson" of such committee instead of naming individual members and leave the identification/selection/ appointment of individual members/chairperson" to the administration.

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विराट कोहली के स्पॉट पर रवि शास्त्री का बड़ा बयान, मच गई खलबली, बोले- मैं 2019 वर्ल्ड कप में...

वर्ल्ड कप (World Cup 2023) से पहले टीम इंडिया की बैटिंग पोजीशन को लेकर लगातार चर्चा हो रही है. भारतीय टीम के पूर्व कोच रवि शास्त्री ने नंबर 4 पर बल्लेबाजी को लेकर अपने विचार साझा किए हैं. विराट कोहली (Virat Kohli) की बैटिंग पोजीशन पर भी उन्होंने बयान दिया है.

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"Not Here As PM But A Hindu": Rishi Sunak Attends Ram Katha At Cambridge

Attending a Ram Katha at Cambridge University on Indian Independence Day, Rishi Sunak proclaimed that he was there "not as a Prime Minister but as a Hindu".

"It is truly an honour and pleasure to be here today at Morari Bapu's Ram Kahtha at the University of Cambridge on Indian Independence Day. Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister but as a Hindu," said Mr Sunak, the UK's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, who is also a practising Hindu with Punjabi roots.

Mr Sunak was born and raised in Southampton, but his appointment as his UK's first prime minister of colour has been cheered by Indians who still consider him a son of the soil.

"Like an ordinary person, our Rishi sahab is here. A warm welcome to you. May lord Hanuman bless you and the British people reap the benefits," said the spiritual leader welcoming the Prime Minister.

Mr Sunak said that his Hindu faith guides him in every aspect of his life and gives him the courage to do the best as the Prime Minister of Britain.

"For me, faith is very personal. It guides me in every aspect of my life. Being Prime Minister is a great honour, but it is not an easy job. There are difficult decisions to make, hard choices to confront and our faith gives me courage, strength, and resilience to do the best that I can for our country," he said.

Pointing to a large golden image of Lord Hanuman as the backdrop to Morari Bapu's Ram Katha, the British prime minister said it reminded him of how a "golden Ganesha sits gleefully on my desk at 10 Downing Street".

"It is a constant reminder to me about listening and reflecting on issues before acting," he shared.

Mr Sunak reflected upon his childhood years in Southampton where he often visited his neighbourhood temple with family.

"Growing up, I have very fond memories of attending our local mandir in Southampton. My parents and family would organise havans, pujas, aartis; afterwards, I would help serve lunch and prasad with my brother and sister and cousins," said Mr Sunak.

"Our values and what I see Bapu does each day of his life are the values of selfless service, devotion and keeping faith. But perhaps the greatest value is duty or sewa, as we know it. These Hindu values are very much shared British values," he noted.

Referencing his family's immigrant history, Sunak noted how many among the hundreds gathered at the Katha had parents and grandparents who came to the UK with very little from India and East Africa and worked their way up to give his generation the greatest opportunities ever.

"I leave here today remembering the 'Ramayana' that Bapu speaks on, but also the 'Bhagavad Gita' and the 'Hanuman Chalisa'. And for me, Lord Ram will always be an inspirational figure to face life's challenges with courage, to govern with humility and to work selflessly," he added.

He concluded his address with the words 'Jai Siya Ram' and went on to participate in an aarti on stage, with Morari Bapu invoking the blessings of Lord Hanuman.

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South Africa To Send Below-Strength Test Team To New Zealand

South Africa will send an understrength team to New Zealand for two World Test Championship matches in February, following the release on Tuesday of the fixtures for its domestic SA20 franchise competition. Cricket South Africa chief executive Pholetsi Moseki confirmed to AFP on Tuesday that no players contracted to the six SA20 franchises would travel to New Zealand. The SA20 will start on January 10 and finish on February 10, overlapping with the Tests which begin on February 4 and February 13.

The clash of fixtures effectively eliminates most of South Africa's first-choice players with the exception of former captain Dean Elgar, who was not contracted for the first edition of the T20 competition earlier this year.

Several leading players have been pre-contracted and an auction on September 27 is expected to mop up most of the rest, including likely second-choice or even third-choice players.

"It is a directive of Cricket South Africa," said Moseki, adding that the ruling would also apply to players whose involvement ended at the conclusion of the league phase of the SA20, which ends on February 4.

"Because of the time zones, players need at least a week to acclimatise in New Zealand so it will not be possible for some SA20 players to join the team for at least the second Test," he said.

Cricket South Africa tried to negotiate a postponement of the Tests but this was rejected by New Zealand Cricket.

The decision is another blow for Test cricket in South Africa, with the majority of future series restricted to two matches, including a high-profile home series against India in December and January - the only home Tests of the South African summer.

Moseki said at the announcement of the International Cricket Council's future tours programme last year that South Africa's reduced Test schedule was necessary in order to accommodate the SA20 in a prime part of the season.

But Moletsi said he was confident that South Africa would send a competitive team to New Zealand. "I have faith in our pipeline," he said.

Elgar bemoaned the situation in a newspaper interview last month. "It's tough to take," he said.

"It shows what the narrative is when it comes to Test cricket and again it's the players who suffer. A high percentage of the players still really want to play Test cricket."

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Government Hospitals In Maharashtra To Provide Free Services From Today

Free treatment and screening or testing facilities became available at government hospitals in Maharashtra from August 15, officials said.

An order to this effect had been issued on Saturday.

All services at the hospitals run by both the state government and civic bodies will be free, it said.

But the order is not applicable to hospitals under the control of the Maharashtra Medical Education and Research Department.

A complaint can be lodged on toll-free number 104 if a government hospital covered under the order charges a fee.

Among other things, common tests and screenings such as X-ray, ECG, blood tests and CT scans will be free. If medicines are not available at the OPD, they shall be purchased locally (by the hospital) and given to patients, the order said.

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