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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Goon disguised as security guard zooms around in bizman's car, commits murder
Nagpur: A Bhandara-based criminal, Akash Narnaware, 24, who committed serial crimes in the guise of a security guard was exposed after the murder of a 60-year-old scrap dealer, Abdul Rahim, at Wathoda Ring Road. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Every night, Narnaware would stealthily drive out with the car of a businessman, as the owner preferred to leave the key in the basement. Sources stated Narnaware, nabbed from Gondia on Wednesday, also had a past murder case against him in Nagpur rural. CCTV footage of Narnaware's heinous assault on Rahim with a broken axe from the victim's scrap shop left police startled by its brutality. What also intrigued Nandanvan police was the assailant donning the uniform of a security guard, who reached the murder site on a grey-coloured Fortuner SUV. Scanning of CCTV cameras at various locations led Nandanvan police team of senior inspector Vinayak Koli and Zonal DCP Rashmitha Rao to an apartment at Shankar Nagar, where the Fortuner car was spotted. The image of the assailant in CCTV footage helped police get the first crucial clue on the assailant's identity. Police said Narnaware bore a grudge against Rahim, likely related to a monetary dispute over sale of stolen scrap. Narnaware was spotted on CCTV footage in the early hours of June 14 in front of Rahim's shop, which had cameras fitted on the exterior of the outlet. After parking the car, he was seen walking up to Rahim, who was asleep outside his outlet. Narnaware picked up a broken axe to repeatedly assault Rahim. As per CCTV footage, Narnaware struck Rahim seven times. Rahim succumbed to injuries on June 16 at the govt medical college and hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The attack led to a commotion, which drew attention of Rahim's kin, who reached the place too. Narnaware managed the situation by stating he too was surprised to see the victim lying in a pool of blood after he reached the scrap shop to pick a spanner as his car developed a snag. Zonal DCP Rao stated cell phone call details of Narnaware suggested he may have had some dealings with the victim (Rahim). "We are not ruling out the murder to be a fallout of a monetary dispute over scrap sales," said Rao, adding her team from Nandanvan police station picked up Narnaware from his kin's residence when he was engaged in dining. DCP Rashmitha Rao informed that an additional offence was registered against the unauthorised security agencies that hired goon Akash Narnaware without police verification. "Security guards cannot be deployed without valid police clearances and verifications. The violations would attract penal provisions," said Rao, adding an offence was registered against Ashish Bagde for operating security agencies where guards were deployed without police verification.
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Stand between Shanto, Rahim puts Tigers in command at Galle Test vs Sri Lanka
A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in control at 292-3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. After a wobbly start at Galle, the pair stitched together 247 runs -- the highest fourth-wicket stand for Bangladesh in Tests against Sri Lanka -- steering the tourists to a commanding position at stumps. Having elected to bat first, Bangladesh were reeling at 45-3 when the duo came together. What followed was a gritty rescue act -- a partnership built on sound temperament, clever shot selection and an unflinching resolve as they dug their team out of early trouble. Mushfiqur, the most capped Test player in Bangladesh history with 97 appearances, silenced his critics with a timely ton. The veteran, under the pump after a lean patch spanning 13 innings without a half-century, rolled back the years with a knock of poise and purpose. The 38-year-old has fond memories of Galle, having struck a monumental double hundred there in 2013, and once again turned tormentor-in-chief for the Sri Lankan bowlers. He did enjoy a slice of luck -- a tough chance spilled by debutant Tharindu Rathnayake on 25 -- but made it count, navigating a nervy passage in the 90s, before scampering a quick single to notch up his 12th Test hundred. Playing his third match in Galle, Rahim said he had 'always done well' at the ground and it was 'very pleasing to get another hundred here'. 'We know that Galle always spins but for some reason when we have played here, we have been lucky to bat when conditions were good,' he said after the day's play. 'This wicket will deteriorate that's for sure,' Rahim added. 'That is why it is important to post a big first innings total (and) once we do that we can put the opposition under pressure'. His partner, Shanto, positive from the outset, kept the scoreboard ticking with deft footwork and a keen eye for the loose ball. He brought up his sixth Test century -- and second against Sri Lanka -- with a cheeky paddle sweep off Prabath Jayasuriya, marking his first ton since November 2023. 'Keep our discipline' Sri Lanka made early inroads with right-arm quick Asitha Fernando drawing first blood, removing opener Anamul Haque for a duck. Off-spinner Rathnayake, handed his Test cap on the back of a prolific domestic season, struck twice in quick succession. But once the Shanto-Mushfiqur duo got their eye in, it was one-way traffic. 'There was a bit of moisture on the wicket early on and we were able to create opportunities but once the wicket dried up it was a very good wicket to bat and the pitch became a bit slow as well,' Rathnayake said after play. 'This is not the usual Galle wicket that we get, I feel, it is quite hard and I think it will be good for batting even heading into day four. 'We need to regroup tomorrow and the ball is quite new and we can make a few breakthroughs in the morning... we need to remain patient and keep our discipline and see what happens.' Sri Lanka also handed a debut to opening batter Lahiru Udara, another domestic heavyweight, while the hosts paused before the start of play to congratulate retiring stalwart Angelo Mathews. The 38-year-old Mathews, playing his 119th and final Test, will hang up his boots with over 8,000 runs, behind only Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in Sri Lanka's all-time charts. Agencies Brief scores: Bangladesh: 292-3 (Najmul Hossain Shanto 136 not out, Mushfiqur Rahim 105 not out)
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Star player creates history, becomes first in the world to achieve..., his name is...
Star player creates history, becomes first in the world to achieve..., his name is... New Delhi: Mushfiqur Rahim made a spectacular start to the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) on day one of the first Test match of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka that began on Tuesday (June 17) at the Gaul International Stadium. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first, but were in trouble at 45-3 in the first session. Mushfiqur Rahim came to bat with skipper Nazmul Hussain and did not concede any more wickets till the end of the day. The two formed an unbeaten partnership of 147 runs. Bangladesh were 292-3 after the first day's play. Shanto is unbeaten on 136 and Rahim on 105 runs. Rahim sets a unique record Mushfiqur Rahim (38 years, 39 days) created history in Test cricket. He became the second-oldest player to score a century in Tests. He missed Usman Khawaja's record (38 years, 42 days) by only three days. Khawaja set the record during his tour of Sri Lanka in January this year. Rahim has also become the first non-opener to score a century after the age of 38 on the Sri Lankan Sarjami. Before 2025, no player after the age of 37 had scored a century in Sri Lanka. Oldest non-opener to score century in Sri Lanka Mushfiqur Rahim (38 years, 39 days), Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Goal, 2025, batting order: 5 Younis Khan (37 years, 216 days), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2015, batting order: 4 Sachin Tendulkar (37 years, 93 days), India, Sri Lanka, Colombo (SSC), 2010, Batting order: 4 Mahela Jayawardene (37 years, 58 days), Sri Lanka, South Africa, Colombo (SSC), 2014, Batting Order: 4 Allen Border (37 years, 43 days), Australia, Sri Lanka, Moratuwa, 1992, batting order: 6 3rd Test hundred against Sri Lanka Rahim scored his third Test century against Sri Lanka after the age of 35. He is the third player to do so. Before him, Younis Khan and Mike Hussey achieved the feat. Rahim scored two centuries at home against Sri Lanka in 2022— one in Mirpur and one in Chittagong. Oldest player to score century against Sri Lanka Mushfiqur Rahim is the fourth-oldest player to score a century in a Test against Sri Lanka. Above him come Misbah-ul-Haq (39 years, 217 days, Abu Dhabi, 2013), Alec Stewart (39 years, 66 days, Manchester, 2002), and Khawaja. Oldest century by Bangladeshi Rahim broke his own record of the oldest Test century for Bangladesh. He is the oldest player to score three Test centuries for Bangladesh. He has four centuries out of the top-5. Apart from him, Mahmudullah is the only player to score a century after the age of 35. Second youngest captain to score a double century in Sri Lanka Rahim is also the second youngest foreign player to score a double century in Sri Lanka. He achieved this feat by scoring an unbeaten 200* in the Gaul Test in 2013, at the age of 25 years, 303 days. He is also the youngest non-opener and captain to achieve this feat. Active in Test cricket for decades Rahim made his Test debut at the age of just 18 in 2005 and has now been playing in Test cricket for two decades. He has a total of 12 Test centuries to his name, four of which are against Sri Lanka. He is the highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in Tests and ranks second in terms of number of centuries.
France 24
3 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Record stand puts Bangladesh in command in first Sri Lanka Test
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews (C) was given a farewell salute at the start of first Test netween Sri Lanka and Bangladesh -- the veteran's last red ball game After a wobbly start at Galle, the pair stitched together 247 runs –- the highest fourth-wicket stand for Bangladesh in Tests against Sri Lanka -– steering the tourists to a commanding position at stumps. Having elected to bat first, Bangladesh were reeling at 45-3 when the duo came together. What followed was a gritty rescue act -– a partnership built on sound temperament, clever shot selection and an unflinching resolve as they dug their team out of early trouble. Mushfiqur, the most capped Test player in Bangladesh history with 97 appearances, silenced his critics with a timely ton. The veteran, under the pump after a lean patch spanning 13 innings without a half-century, rolled back the years with a knock of poise and purpose. The 38-year-old has fond memories of Galle, having struck a monumental double hundred there in 2013, and once again turned tormentor-in-chief for the Sri Lankan bowlers. He did enjoy a slice of luck –- a tough chance spilled by debutant Tharindu Rathnayake on 25 –- but made it count, navigating a nervy passage in the 90s, before scampering a quick single to notch up his 12th Test hundred. Playing his third match in Galle, Rahim said he had "always done well" at the ground and it was "very pleasing to get another hundred here". "We know that Galle always spins but for some reason when we have played here, we have been lucky to bat when conditions were good," he said after the day's play. "This wicket will deteriorate that's for sure," Rahim added. "That is why it is important to post a big first innings total (and) once we do that we can put the opposition under pressure". His partner, Shanto, positive from the outset, kept the scoreboard ticking with deft footwork and a keen eye for the loose ball. He brought up his sixth Test century –- and second against Sri Lanka -– with a cheeky paddle sweep off Prabath Jayasuriya, marking his first ton since November 2023. -'Keep our discipline'- Sri Lanka made early inroads with right-arm quick Asitha Fernando drawing first blood, removing opener Anamul Haque for a duck. Off-spinner Rathnayake, handed his Test cap on the back of a prolific domestic season, struck twice in quick succession. But once the Shanto-Mushfiqur duo got their eye in, it was one-way traffic. "There was a bit of moisture on the wicket early on and we were able to create opportunities but once the wicket dried up it was a very good wicket to bat and the pitch became a bit slow as well," Rathnayake said after play. "This is not the usual Galle wicket that we get, I feel, it is quite hard and I think it will be good for batting even heading into day four. "We need to regroup tomorrow and the ball is quite new and we can make a few breakthroughs in the morning... we need to remain patient and keep our discipline and see what happens." Sri Lanka also handed a debut to opening batter Lahiru Udara, another domestic heavyweight, while the hosts paused before the start of play to congratulate retiring stalwart Angelo Mathews. The 38-year-old Mathews, playing his 119th and final Test, will hang up his boots with over 8,000 runs, behind only Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in Sri Lanka's all-time charts. Mathews speaking before the start, said he was "extremely proud to have a wonderful journey, thankful for whoever was part of it". "Feeling quite special. Realising that I have played over 100 Tests", he added. "Playing for the country was my dream, it has come true." The match is the first in the new two-year World Test Championship cycle. The second Test begins in Colombo on June 25. Brief scores: Bangladesh: 292-3 (Najmul Hossain Shanto 136 not out, Mushfiqur Rahim 105 not out) Toss: Bangladesh © 2025 AFP
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Unstoppable Mushfiqur Rahim creates new Test record for Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim ended Day 1 with 105* runs from 186 deliveries (Image via X/@CricCrazyJohns) Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim surpassed Mohammad Ashraful's record to become the country's highest Test run-scorer in Sri Lanka during the first day of the Galle Test on June 17. He achieved this milestone with an unbeaten century of 105 runs, taking his total to 755 runs in Sri Lanka, while also forming a crucial 247-run partnership with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Rahim's achievement came as he overtook Ashraful's previous record of 751 runs in 18 innings. His impressive average of 68.63 in Sri Lanka includes one century and five half-centuries across 15 innings. The record-breaking innings also helped Bangladesh get back on track after an early collapse at 45/3, with Rahim and Shanto batting through two sessions. Their partnership propelled Bangladesh to a strong position of 292/3 at stumps on the first day. The match holds additional significance as it marks Sri Lankan player Angelo Mathews ' retirement Test match. The veteran was given a guard of honour ahead of the game as well. Sri Lanka's bowling attack struggled without key players Lahiru Kumara and Praveen Jayawickrama, failing to break the partnership that dominated most of the day's play. The making of Dhruv Jurel: Kargil war hero's son who chose cricket over the Army Amongst Bangladeshi batters in Sri Lanka, Tamim Iqbal holds the third position with 556 runs in 10 innings, followed by Mominul Haque with 428 runs in 10 innings, and Habibul Bashar with 291 runs in 16 innings. Rahim, who is approaching the end of his career, demonstrated his experience and skill by scoring his 28th Test fifty during this innings. His partner Shanto remained unbeaten on 136 off 260 balls at stumps. Poll Do you think Mushfiqur Rahim will surpass 1000 Test runs in Sri Lanka? Yes No The partnership between Rahim and Shanto proved decisive as they batted flawlessly for over two sessions, putting Bangladesh in a commanding position. Their stand helped the team recover from the early setback and dominate the day's play at the Galle International Stadium.
