The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday moved the ODI tri-series, also involving South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, dismissing the talks about a delay in renovation work at those venues ahead of next month's Champions Trophy. The triangular series is a curtain raiser to the ICC showpiece which begins from February 19 in Karachi. The PCB said preparations for the Champions Trophy are in full swing with the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi set to be completed before or around the deadlines. "Given the advanced stage of preparations at the Gaddafi Stadium and the National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues." Also Read: Michael Clarke terms 'freak' to this Indian player "The series, featuring New Zealand and South Africa alongside Pakistan, was originally scheduled to be held in Multan", the PCB said in a statement. "This decision reflects the PCB's confidence in the readiness of these upgraded venues and their ability to deliver a world-class experience for players, officials, and fans alike", the PC B added. After the upgrades, spectator capacity at the Gaddafi Stadium has been increased to 35,000, with new chairs installed throughout the venue. Additionally, 480 state-of-the-art LED lights have been installed to enhance broadcast LUX levels, ensuring superior viewing quality for fans worldwide. The PCB has also constructed brand-new players' and officials' hospitality enclosure. The renovated stadium is set to be inaugurated in the last week of January. At Karachi, new hospitality enclosures have been built besides 350 LED lights have been installed, ensuring optimal visibility for global audiences. Additionally, two digital replay screens have been fixed, and 5,000 new chairs have also been installed. The PCB said the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been given touch-ups like the installation of 10,000 new chairs, upgrades to hospitality boxes and the installation of two digital replay screens. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
08 January,2025 05:44 PM IST | Lahore | PTIFormer Australian skipper Michael Clarke has labelled Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest all-format fast bowler following his Player of the Series performance in the concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah showcased one of the best fast-bowling performances by an overseas pacer on Australian soil. He claimed 32 wickets in five Test matches. "The thing I've thought about Bumrah, after the series finished and I was sitting and thinking about his performances, I actually think he's the best fast bowler ever across all three formats," Michael Clarke told ESPN. "I know a lot of great fast bowlers, Curtly Ambrose, Glenn McGrath, didn't get to play T20 cricket, so I'm not talking about those guys, but in regards to anyone who has played all three formats, I think he might be the best ever. Also Read: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series "He's actually that good in any conditions, that's what makes him great; any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak." Michael Clarke further believes that India could have won the Sydney Test if they had Japrit Bumrah bowling in the hosts' second essay and some more runs under their belt. Bumrah had suffered an injury on the second day of the match at SCG and was immediately taken to the hospital for a scan. The Indian pace spearhead returned to bat the following morning but he did not bowl in Australia's second innings because of a back spasm as the hosts successfully chased down a target of 162 with six wickets in hand to win the series 3-1. "I reckon India were probably 20 runs short (in Sydney)," Clarke said. "I reckon a 180 lead, with Bumrah in the team, I think India are home. I think Bumrah is that good... he's so much better than the other bowlers they had in the team." Jasprit Bumrah was in a league of his own as his 32 wickets came at an incredible average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.3. Mohammed Siraj was the next highest wicket-taker among Indian pacers with 20 scalps at 31.15. (With PTI Inputs)
08 January,2025 05:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 113 runs in the rain-reduced second ODI in Hamilton. Sri Lanka's premier spinner Maheesh Theekshana registered a hat-trick as the "Black Caps" posted 255 runs for the loss of nine wickets. In response, Sri Lanka was only able to score 142 runs and their innings was wrapped up in 30.2 overs. It followed New Zealand's comfortable nine-wicket win in Wellington to go 2-0 up in the series, with the third match to be played in Auckland on Saturday. Sri Lanka's top order has misfired badly in both games. They slumped to 22-4 at Seddon Park, leaving little chance of reaching their target of 256 in a match reduced to 37 overs each because of early rain. Kamindu Mendis was the lone warrior for the Lankans as he smashed 64 runs in 66 deliveries. He was dismissed when Daryl Mitchell pulled off a stunning running catch in Will O'Rourke's over. Also Read: PM Modi to inaugurate 38th National Games in Uttarakhand Janith Liyanage's 22 was the next-best score in a Sri Lanka chase marred by two run-outs and a series of risky shots that didn't pay off. O'Rourke was too quick for the tail, taking 3-31 off 6.2 overs while Jacob Duffy was responsible for some of the early damage, claiming 2-30, including the key scalps of Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said their run target should have been achievable. "I think it was a fair score for batsmen in this kind of small ground, and it's a fair pitch," he said. "I think again the bad batting in the power play cost us the game." Earlier, recalled off-spinner Theekshana capitalised on some wayward New Zealand hitting to finish with 4-44 off eight overs. He removed Mitchell Santer and Nathan Smith with successive deliveries at the end of the 35th over. The hat-trick was completed -- all from mistimed lofted shots -- when Matt Henry was caught off the first ball of the final over. It helped to pull back a New Zealand innings which threatened to surpass 300 when opener Rachin Ravindra raced to 79 off 63 balls and Mark Chapman scored 62 off 52. The pair put on 112 for the second wicket, ending when Chapman holed out to long-off from Theekshana. Ravindra departed soon afterwards, caught brilliantly at short cover by Asalanka off leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (2-39). Ravindra, who struck nine fours and a six, believed his balanced batting style was tailored for the 50-over format. "I do enjoy the ODIs, although you don't see as many games happen anymore, but it's a format I grew up watching, and I think it suits the way I bat," said the 25-year-old, who scored 45 in the first match. "I think it's a nice, natural tempo being able to go out there and play cricket shots." (With AFP Inputs)
08 January,2025 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking exclusively at a media interaction arranged ahead of the Betway SA20, South African legend and SA20 Brand Ambassador AB de Villiers spoke on IPL’s blueprint for success and how it can be administered in the SA20: “I think we can just keep growing with regards to the overseas players. I think that's a large part of the success of the IPL over the years. I've followed the IPL since 2008, and every year, the overseas contingents seem to get stronger and stronger. You get the best players in the world, combined with the best players in India, and that combination makes for great cricket. So, I think for Graeme and his team moving forward, it's just about pushing as hard as they can to get the best quality players here. I think the group of overseas players joining this season is stronger than in seasons one and two, so it’s tracking in the right direction. I would love to see more Indian players involved. We know Dinesh Karthik will be participating this year, which is fantastic and great for the tournament. Hopefully, the BCCI will allow more Indian players to join in the future and take part in the fun of the SA20.” Speaking exclusively at a media interaction arranged ahead of the Betway SA20, South African legend and SA20 Brand Ambassador AB de Villiers spoke on which Indian players he would like to see in SA20: ”It would be nice to see some Indian players, especially in the peak form of their careers, come over and play. I know it’s difficult with scheduling, the ICC, and the BCCI. Finding windows for various tournaments is very complicated, and I understand the difficulty in that. But yes, if we can’t get the current players, having some retired Indian players involved would be fantastic. It’s already starting to happen, and ultimately, the goal is to generate interest from fans worldwide. To fully capture the attention of Indian fans, we need to involve Indian players. India is the biggest cricketing nation in the world, and having Indian players participate—even retired ones—would make a huge difference. Some retired players maintain great form for many years after retirement, so having them involved would be exciting. Hopefully, we’ll see more Indian players participating in the future. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Will KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami make it? If I had to pick, I’d choose all the current players: Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Virat, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav. Imagine SKY playing here—that would be amazing! But if I think about past players, Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, or maybe even Irfan Pathan come to mind. Some of these players already participate in Masters Leagues around the world. Who knows, maybe I’ll join them in the near future. Robin Uthappa still plays a lot of cricket, and hopefully, Dinesh Karthik might come and play a few seasons here to finish his career. While getting current players would be ideal, for now, we can keep hoping and dreaming.” Speaking exclusively at a media interaction arranged ahead of the Betway SA20, South African legend and SA20 Brand Ambassador AB de Villiers spoke on the learnings SA20 can adopt from IPL: “As for learnings from the IPL, the biggest takeaway is to keep going. It’s funny because everyone doubted the IPL in its early years. In 2008, 2009, and maybe even 2010, people were sceptical. It only started gaining serious momentum after that. For SA20, the key is to innovate and improve every season, just like the IPL did. There might be moments where it feels like things are stagnating, but you just have to hold on. Patience is a virtue, and magical things can happen if you stay consistent. Graeme and his team should keep their heads down, focus on innovation, attract crowds, and grab attention globally. It’s especially important to maintain interest in India, the world’s biggest cricketing market. Getting more Indian players involved and drawing Indian fans to South Africa would benefit both the tournament and the country. India and South Africa have a strong relationship, going back to figures like Nelson Mandela and Gandhi. The Friendship Trophy embodies this connection. Building on these ties through cricket would be incredible. The key message is not to give up—to keep pushing harder every season.” Speaking exclusively at a media interaction arranged ahead of the Betway SA20, South African legend and SA20 Brand Ambassador AB de Villiers spoke on the importance of keeping expectations realistic: “People often get impatient with new tournaments. After just one or two seasons, they expect fireworks. SA20 has had some excellent moments in its first two seasons, and I’m confident Season 3 will be even better. But it’s important to temper expectations and remember that the IPL also grew slowly in its early years. Many doubted it would last beyond five years, and look where it is now. SA20 is at a similar stage to where the IPL was in 2008, 2009, and 2010. There is plenty of room for growth, and the future is bright as long as the effort remains consistent.” Speaking exclusively at a media interaction arranged ahead of the Betway SA20, South African legend and SA20 Brand Ambassador AB de Villiers spoke on the guidelines set by IPL in making the SA20 a success: “Having the IPL as a reference point is a huge advantage. Graeme has strong connections in India—with the BCCI and IPL management—and can use those to learn from the challenges the IPL faced in its early years. From 2008 to 2013-14, the IPL overcame numerous obstacles, and SA20 can learn from that journey. It’s smart to study the frontrunner and apply those lessons. Many sportspeople do the same; I did it during my playing career, learning from legends like Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, and Adam Gilchrist. There’s no shame in that. Eventually, there comes a time to forge your own identity. For SA20, that moment will likely come in the next few years. It’ll shift from learning from the IPL to carving its own path. In 2008, I reached a point in my career where I transitioned from learning from others to figuring out how to surpass them. I believe SA20 will have a similar trajectory. But for now, it’s important to use the IPL as a guiding light. With patience, persistence, and innovation, the tournament will establish its own legacy.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
08 January,2025 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe ICC has fined Pakistan players 25 per cent of their match fee and also docked the team five World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test at Newlands. Also Read: Former WI captain Clive Lloyd disgusted at 2-tier Test plan South Africa swept Pakistan 2-0 in the series with a 10-wicket win inside four days in the second Test. The ICC said in a statement that match referee Richie Richardson of the West Indies imposed the sanction. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 January,2025 07:36 AM IST | Dubai | AP | PTISir Clive Lloyd, 80, the former captain of the West Indies team that ruled Test cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, expressed his displeasure at the possibility of a two-tier system for Test cricket. “I can’t believe that a plan has being hatched for West Indies to play in the second tier of the Test championship. I do agree that West Indies are not playing according to its reputation, Now if they don’t get the opportunity to play with the top teams, how will our cricketers learn? Also Read: "Where is he when it comes to recovery?": Shastri, Ponting questions Mohammed Shami's injury management “We were known as an iconic team and the ICC [International Cricket Council] has forgotten that. No team could beat us [in a series] in 15 years. How can these factors be forgotten? T20 cricket has spoilt our cricket. We need money and assistance,” Lloyd said in Guyana on Monday. The West Indian legend, who captained his region from 1974-75 to 1984-85, appealed to the establishment for financial help. “We can turn it around if we get financial help from the ICC. We have 14 islands and can’t travel by train or bus, so we have to fly, which is expensive. We can’t play a large number of domestic matches for this reason. Even hotels are expensive and ICC will have to realise that. Three teams [India, Australia and England] have decided to get maximum money from the ICC and we will get less! “In the English Premier League [football], Arsenal or Chelsea get an equal share. I am sure if we sit down and plan, this can be avoided. We were used globally when we were on top. Now, we need help. Please don’t forget the glory of the West Indies,” remarked Lloyd.
08 January,2025 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish DattaQuestioning Mohammed Shami’s injury management, former greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting feel the veteran pacer could have tilted the series in India’s favour had he been added to the squad in the second half of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. The pacer, after recovering from an ankle injury, returned to action for his home state Bengal and impressed in all the three formats — Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 and Vijay Hazare one-dayers — raising hopes of a late inclusion. But he was officially ruled out before the fourth Test in Melbourne with the BCCI medical team citing a knee swelling, though both Ponting and Shastri believe a trip to Australia and a return late in the series could have been pushed. Also Read: ‘Tactically, we were found wanting’ “To be honest, I was very surprised with the communication going on in the media as to what exactly happened to Mohammed Shami,” the former Indian head coach stated in The ICC Review. “Where is he when it comes to recovery? He’s been sitting in the NCA for I don’t know how long. Why can’t proper communication come out on where he stands? A player of his ability, I would have brought him to Australia,” Shastri added. Shastri believes the fast bowler could have provided adequate help to Jasprit Bumrah, who too struggled with fitness at the end of the series and could not bowl in the second innings of the Sydney Test. Echoing Shastri’s views, Australian World Cup-winning captain Ponting said: “I was really surprised when he wasn’t flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in. “India’s make-up obviously had Nitish Reddy there. So you had another seam bowling all-rounder anyway. So, if Shami, even if he wasn’t fully fit, if he had to bowl fewer overs in a day, you had a backup seam bowling option to help him out and I think he could have been the difference,” Ponting added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 January,2025 07:30 AM IST | Sydney | PTIThe script went horribly wrong for the Gautam Gambhir-coached Indian team as they lost 1-3 in the recently-concluded Test series against Australia. It has led to widespread resentment especially since the Ravi Shastri-coached side had set the tone with successive Test series wins in Australia during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 tours. “Those two series wins were a landmark in Indian cricket history like VVS Laxman’s epic 281 in 2001. It is a watershed moment, going to Australia and beating them in their own territory. It set the tone, but unfortunately, we lost this series thanks to bad tactics and poor planning,” said R Sridhar, the former Indian fielding coach, who was part of Shastri’s support staff. Also Read: "How long they continue is really up to the selectors": Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit, Kohli R Sridhar Sridhar lamented India’s repeated first innings and top-order failures. “If India were successful in the last two tours, it was because of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli. They put runs on the board. Pujara stood like a rock. He frustrated the Aussie attack with his stoic batting. “I thought an experienced batter like KL Rahul would take up Pujara’s role. But Rahul could never come up with a big score despite coming good at Perth. It was a below-par performance in the series. Rohit Sharma never performed in Australia but Kohli was one of the main run-getters. This time, he was repeatedly dismissed in the same fashion. Perhaps it has something to do with his hand-eye coordination. Every batter struggles after 35, so, Kohli is no exception,’’ added Sridhar. Most importantly, the former Hyderabad left-arm spinner felt India did not have a back-up bowler to Jasprit Bumrah. “On the 2018-19 tour, the bowling attack knew where to attack with Bumrah in the forefront and we had the excellent [Mohd] Shami and the well-primed Ishant Sharma. That was probably one of the better fast-bowling attacks to travel to Australia. They were mean and aggressive. It is simple... if you want to win Test series in Australia, you need to fight fire with fire.’’ But this time, India had an inexperienced pace attack. “Bumrah was a one-man pace army. Siraj bowled well in patches and did not have the firepower as he showed in the 2020-21 series. Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep were good but not good enough to make an impact like Shami or Ishant or Umesh Yadav. A fit Shami could have made a huge difference to the Indian attack,” Sridhar said. Sridhar highlighted some of the tactical blunders during the series. “We could have bowled first in Adelaide and Sydney although we escaped in Perth, thanks to Bumrah’s inspired spell. We should have backed the bowlers on a wicket that had juice. Tactically, we were found wanting in many ways. They didn’t bowl bouncers to Travis Head. The way we bowled to Cummins, who stays on the leg side, was puzzling. We kept it tight to Smith last time and this time we didn’t bowl to his bodyline. He got away with a couple of hundreds.”
08 January,2025 07:24 AM IST | Hyderabad | N Jagannath DasVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test future is now in the hands of selectors, said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar while advocating an honest deep-dive into the team’s downward spiral in the last six months. Gavaskar spoke about India’s recent debacles, including the home whitewash by New Zealand, the way forward and the responsibility on the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee to give a fair chance to those waiting in the wings. Asked about the raging debate surrounding the future of struggling stars Rohit and Kohli, Gavaskar said, “How long they continue is really up to the selectors. Also Read: "When you are 37 years old, every failure hurts": Bangar on Rohit Sharma India’s Virat Kohli (left) and Rohit Sharma in Adelaide last month. Pic/AFP “Now that India has failed to qualify for the WTC [World Test Championship] final, it would be pertinent to reflect on the reasons that [why it] happened,” he added. This is the first time since the WTC’s inception that India could not make the finals following a 1-3 loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series that concluded on Sunday. The primary reason for the debacle was the batting unit’s failure to fire with Rohit and Kohli proving to be the weakest link. Kohli scored 190 runs in nine innings including an unbeaten century, while Rohit’s tally was a dismal 31 from five completed knocks. “It is clear that in the last six months, the batting failed and that was the main reason that we lost matches that we should have won. “So, if changes are required for the new cycle of the WTC which starts in mid-June in England, then hopefully the selectors will take into account who would still be there for the final in 2027 and choose accordingly,” the former captain stated. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 January,2025 07:20 AM IST | Sydney | PTIFormer India coach Sanjay Bangar feels that India captain Rohit Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, has to show his hunger for runs in his actions to continue playing the red-ball format. Also Read: Neeraj Chopra to dial down coaching time with Jan Zelezny, know why Rohit, 37, opted out of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney due to his awful outings in the three Tests of the series. He accumulated only 31 runs across five innings on the tour. “When you are 37 years old, every failure hurts because a cricketer is a very proud person. When he sees the kind of performances he’s had in the past but can’t replicate them, and when young players are performing well, these factors weigh heavily on his mind. This might have influenced his decision. He needs to determine whether he still has the hunger to play Test cricket. If he does, that hunger must reflect in his actions,” Bangar said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe Indian cricket team for the Physically Disabled (PD) Champions Trophy 2025 was given an empowering send-off on Tuesday in New Delhi, ahead of their participation in the prestigious tournament. The PD Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on January 12 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, featuring four competing teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England. Tuesday’s send-off ceremony, held under the inspiring banner of #AbJunoonJitega, celebrated the team's resilience and underscored the growing support for differently-abled athletes in the country. Ravi Kant Chauhan, the Secretary General of the Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), extended his best wishes to the team. “The players have worked tirelessly to reach this stage, and their dedication is unmatched. I am confident they will leave a lasting impact on the global stage, and the entire nation stands behind them in their pursuit of success,” Chauhan remarked. VIDEO | Here's what Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley said on supporting differently abled cricket ahead of Physically Disabled Champions Trophy."It's been instrumental, since Jay (Shah) as secretary in his first term, gave a big push to… pic.twitter.com/5Znae29po7 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 7, 2025 The Indian team, captained by Vikrant Ravindra Keni, is gearing up for their opening match against arch-rivals Pakistan on January 12, marking the beginning of what promises to be an intense and highly anticipated campaign. In addition to Keni, who leads the team, Ravindra Gopinath Sante serves as vice-captain, and both hail from Mumbai. The squad also includes wicketkeepers Yogender Singh from Madhya Pradesh and Devendra Singh from Uttar Pradesh, along with several other talented players from across India. Among the key players are Akhil Reddy (Andhra Pradesh), Radhika Prasad (Uttar Pradesh), Akash Anil Patil (Mumbai), Sunny Goyat and Pawan Kumar (Haryana), Jithendra, Narendra, and Rajesh (Karnataka), Nikhil Manhas, Amir Hassan, and Majid Magray (Jammu and Kashmir), Kunal Dattatray Phanase (Maharashtra), and Surendra (Rajasthan). The reserves include Jaswant Singh (Rajasthan), Sadiq (Delhi), and GS Shivashankara (Karnataka). VIDEO | "We are very proud that India is going to win the (Physically disabled) Champions Trophy. This is our heartfelt desire, but we must remember that we are working with individuals with different abilities. It is only fair that we provide them with a better environment, so… pic.twitter.com/78UhrlCyuA — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 7, 2025 The team will be supported by an experienced coaching staff, including head coach Rohit Jhalani, strength and conditioning coach Ramswaroop Saini, assistant coach Ravindra Patil, fielding coach Rohit Sharma, video analyst Sanket Khedkar, and physiotherapist Mayank Pushkar. Sminu Jindal, the founder-chairperson of Svayam, a non-profit organization and sponsor of the PD Champions Trophy, emphasized the importance of celebrating these athletes. “These athletes redefine courage and perseverance. Svayam is proud to support this tournament and to celebrate the spirit of inclusivity that sports bring to society,” Jindal said. The tournament has received widespread attention, thanks in part to the leadership of Jay Shah, Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah has been a driving force behind initiatives that promote diversity and inclusivity within cricket, ensuring that the sport remains accessible to all athletes, regardless of their physical abilities. (With ANI inputs)
07 January,2025 09:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
