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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: Ian Holland's 4-wicket haul, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Maxwell's blitz help Washington Freedom beat Seattle Orcas
Ian Holland of Washington Freedom dliver ball during match 4 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom held at the Oakland Coliseum in California , Unites States of America. (Sportzpics) In an all-round team performance, Glenn Maxwell-led Washington Freedom defeated Heinrich Klaasen's Seattle Orcas by five wickets in the ongoing 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC). Defending champions Washington Freedom opened their campaign with a five-wicket win and became the first team in the season to successfully chase a target at the Oakland Coliseum. Orcas won the toss and elected to bat first on a used surface. Openers David Warner (31) and Kyle Mayers (27) got off to a flyer, adding 60 for the first wicket. Once the partnership was broken, there was no real flow to the innings. Steven Taylor (16), Klaasen (17), and Aaron Jones (13) all got starts but failed to convert, with the Freedom adjusting to the pitch conditions beautifully and executing their plans perfectly. Orcas kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Sikandar Raza was the last man to get out, but he struggled throughout his innings and managed only 15 runs off 26 balls. Seattle Orcas crawled to 145/9 in 20 overs. Ian Holland was at the top of his game, setting up the match in Freedom's favour with his career-best figures of 4 for 20. He used his slower balls to great effect and deceived the opposition. 'I was just really clear on trying to execute my deliveries with a combination of a couple of different slower balls, and it sort of worked tonight,' he said after the match. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo MLC: Venky Harinarayan on growing cricket in the USA, AI-driven teams and the Olympic boost In reply, Mitchell Owen (25) started the chase with a bang, hitting a six off the first ball. Rachin Ravindra (44) joined the party and made full use of the field restrictions. The duo added 49 runs for the first wicket in the blink of an eye before the Tasmanian holed out to long-on in the third over. Ravindra continued in his merry way and looked at his brutal best, scoring an 18-ball 44. Washington raced to 90 in the powerplay — the highest-ever powerplay score in MLC history. Ravindra and Andries Gous (16) added 41 for the second wicket, and Freedom were cruising until Afghanistan's Waqar Salamkheil came into the attack after the powerplay and knocked over Gous with a ripper. Ravindra was then trapped by Obed McCoy in the next over. Freedom lost a few quick wickets, with Glenn Phillips and Jack Edwards trying to clear the fence but finding the fielders. However, captain Glenn Maxwell ensured that they didn't bottle a run chase for the second time in a row and finished the match with an unbeaten captain's knock, clubbing 38* off 20 balls. For the Orcas, Waqar Salamkheil (2/27), Harmeet Singh (1/18), Obed McCoy (1/20), and Cameron Gannon (1/36) shared the spoils.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru's Sanjay Krishnamurthi, a Computer Science student, smashes New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra for 4 sixes in a row
When all eyes were on Finn Allen, who was hitting the ball to different parts of the ground during a Major League Cricket (MCL) between the San Francisco Unicorns and the Washington Freedom, a 22-year-old young man from Bengaluru created ripples with his battling exploits. Sanjay Krishnamurthi, an Indian origin cricketer who plays for the USA, shot into the limelight by smashing New Zealand international Rachin Ravindra for four consecutive sixes in one over at the Oakland Coliseum on Friday. Coming into bat at the fall of Jake Fraser-McGurk's wicket in the last over of the powerplay, Krishnamurthi took his time to get his eye in by nudging singles but once he saw the left-arm spin of Ravindra, he sprang into action. In the 8th over, bowled by Ravindra, Krishnamurthi blasted him for four consecutive sixes. It was not a surprise that all four of Krishnamurthi's sixes came in the long-on and deep mid-wicket region. He is extremely strong off his pads and Ravindra kept feeding to his strengths. The pitch offered little assistance to the bowlers, which helped Krishnamurthi to line up the Washington bowler and launch into an assault. Krishnamurthi scored 36 runs off 20 balls and stitched a blazing partnership of 88 runs with Finn Allen off just 37 balls. Allen ended up smashing multiple T20 records on his way to 151 off 51 balls with 19 sixes to help San Francisco post 269/5 in their 20 overs, which proved way too many for the Washington Freedom. Despite getting off to a fiery start, they collapsed to 146 all out in 13.1 overs. San Francisco won the match by a whopping 123 runs. While Allen, who broke the record for most sixes in T20 cricket, was undoubtedly the star of the show, Krishnamurthi did leave his mark on the game. Born in Arizona, US, Krishnamurthi shifted to Karnataka with hopes of representing India at the highest level, reported The Times of India. He represented the Karnataka U116 team but soon realised that playing for India had many roadblocks. The two most prominent ones were his Overseas Citizen of India card, which prevents him from representing India at the international level, and the supreme pool of talent that India has in cricket; the competition is insane. "Yeah, from the moment I started playing cricket in India, the goal was to play for India. But I think I was also realistic. That it could happen. But I can't bank on anything happening. Because there are so many other players. And if it doesn't happen, what is my life going to look like? And yet, to make it happen, you have to throw everything at it, you can't go in half-heartedly," said the 22-year-old who has represented the USA in 14 ODIs and nine T20Is. With the dream of playing for India practically closed after he decided not to give up on his US citizenship, Krishanmurthi's professional cricket career took a different turn in 2019 when he appeared for the MLC trials. Since then Krishanmurthi has been juggling as a Computer Student at San Jose University in San Francisco and playing cricket for the USA. He got leeway from the University professors after he laid out a few impressive performances for USA in ODI cricket. Last year, he earned an MLC contract with the San Francisco Unicorns. "Last season was my first time actually playing, and it was an incredible experience, especially to be alongside players such as Cummins, who is the Australian captain and one of the best players in the world right now. It was an opportunity for me to test myself against these guys, and until that point, I didn't know quite where I stood at the highest level. But after last season, it gave me a lot of confidence," he said.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Garbage-free Bandar is goal: Minister Ravindra
Machilipatnam: Minister for Mines, Geology, and Excise Kollu Ravindra on Thursday stated that his goal is to realise a 'garbage-free Bandar.' He made these remarks at the inauguration of garbage compacting vehicles at the Machilipatnam dumping yard, where he was joined by RTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao and DCMS Chairman Bandi Ramakrishna. Minister Ravindra announced that the work to clear the dumping yard is on track, fulfilling a promise made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. 'The Chief Minister gave us a promise on October 2 and by this coming October 2, we will remove the dumping yard entirely,' he asserted. He added that plans are being drafted to create wealth from waste. Recalling Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's previous visit to Bandar, where he personally observed the garbage and dumping yard issues, Minister Ravindra highlighted the Chief Minister's commitment to resolving the problem. As part of this commitment, Taruni Associates has been entrusted with solid waste management responsibilities at a cost of Rs 3.75 crore. This initiative will involve segregating wet and dry waste, along with the separation of materials like iron. The Chief Minister has instructed that the entire dumping yard area be converted into a park by October 2. 'We will meticulously follow his directives and establish a park in that area. Local officials are urged to cooperate in this endeavour,' Minister Ravindra stated. Machilipatnam generates approximately 80-90 tonnes of waste daily. To manage this, three compactors worth Rs 3.30 crore have been procured and will be used to clear all accumulated waste. The Minister also mentioned that steps are being taken to establish a waste-to-energy plant locally. He criticised the previous administration for neglecting the municipality, which he claimed led to the current challenges.
New Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Competitors from 17 States take part in sea kayaking
VIJAYAWADA: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra on Friday said Manginapudi Beach is poised to become a prime destination for water sports. He was speaking after inaugurating the National Sea Kayaking Championship during the ongoing Masula Beach Festival. Competitors from 17 States participated in the national-level event, marking the festival's second day. Highlighting the beach's potential, the Minister said the State government is committed to developing it into a leading venue for water and beach sports, leveraging its natural coastal advantages. Earlier in the day, Minister Ravindra and Krishna District Collector DK Balaji launched helicopter joyrides, offering aerial views of the beach and nearby attractions. The Minister also inspected traffic and festival arrangements from the air. The evening saw vibrant cultural events including music, light-and-sound shows, and food courts serving multi-cuisine fare. Stalls featuring regional treats like Bandar Laddu and West Godavari specials drew large crowds, with thousands enjoying the festivities.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Subsidy for crop residuemgmt plan gets simpler in UP
Lucknow: The state govt has issued fresh operational guidelines for key agricultural subsidy programmes, including In-situ crop residue management scheme that aims to check the menace of stubble burning resulting in air pollution. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a detailed directive issued to the state agriculture directorate, principal secretary, agriculture, Ravindra said farmers seeking subsidies of up to Rs 10,000 for agricultural equipment, particularly those used in crop residue management, can now directly book their desired machinery through the official portal of the state agriculture department. The new provision, part of the UP govt's initiative under the sub-mission on agricultural mechanization, aims to simplify access and reduce delays in the subsidy process for small and marginal farmers. Farmers seeking subsidy will be required to upload the bills on the portal within 10 days of booking. Facilities for booking will be extended via agriculture fairs and public facilitation centres. For subsidies above Rs 10,000 the beneficiaries will be selected via e-lottery system conduct that the district level. Farmers will be required to deposit a refundable sum of Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 – depending on the subsidy value – for the purpose. Ravindra said that the district authorities will be required to release a district wise list of farmers in a transparent manner. The In-situ crop residue management involves managing crop residues directly on the field without removing them. Experts said that the in-situ management entails an array of benefits, including minimizing labour inputs for collection and burning, protecting soil surface, reducing water loss and erosion, improving soil fertility by adding organic matter and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The in-situ practices include incorporating crop residues into the soil and using crop residues as mulch. Specific provisions have been issued for larger setups, including farmer producer organisation (FPOs). The directive states that FPOs will be required to be registered for at least one year and have a minimum of 100 members. Subsidy benefits will be limited to a maximum of two machines per family per year, with restrictions on re-application for subsidies on certain equipment (eg, tractors, combine harvesters) for up to 10 years. It will be mandatory for the FPOs to serve at least 75% small and marginal farmers, while individual beneficiaries must serve at least 50% within this category.
