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No stability without
bombing of Gaza;
Hamas says offered
to free 2 hostages,
but Israel refused
Jerusalem, Undefined
two-state solution
T he Israeli military an-
nounced it was step-
ping up its bombardment
of Hamas-controlled Gaza
Saturday just hours after
the first aid trucks arrived
from Egypt. “From today,
we are increasing the strikes
and minimising the danger,”
military spokesman Admiral
Daniel Hagari told a press HM King calls for immediate end to Gaza war, urges intensified Arab action
conference yesterday.
“We have to enter the next
phase of the war in the best
conditions, not according to
what anyone tells us.”
Meanwhile, AlJazeera
quoting Hamas said the
group informed Qatar it was
going to release two Israeli
captives, but Israeli author-
ities refused. “We informed
our Qatari brothers yester-
day evening that we would
be releasing Nourit Yitshaq
and Yokhefed Lifshitz for
humanitarian reasons and
without e xpecting anything HM King and other participants during a family photo following the Cairo Summit
in return. However, the Is-
raeli occupation government Furthermore, King Hamad
refused to accept them,” Ha-
mas’s al-Qassam Brigades
spokesman Abu Obeida
• HM demands access
to vital humanitarian aid The two-state solution is a real guarantee for peaceful
confirmed Bahrain’s unwaver-
ing support for the legitimate
rights of the Palestinian people
H
send three astronauts into is Majesty King Ham- war, warning the actual numbers “are likely tion campaign, with King Ham- HM King further stressed the
Earth’s orbit in 2025, an ad bin Isa Al Khalifa to be higher”. At least 30% of all housing in ad contributing $8.5 million need to de-escalate the situa-
important yardstick of the yesterday reaffirmed Gaza has been destroyed or damaged, the UN and His Royal Highness Prince tion, cease military operations,
Indian Space Research Or- Bahrain’s firm commitment to KNOW WHAT says, citing local authorities, and thousands Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and secure the release of all pris-
ganisation’s (ISRO) technical the establishment of two-state have taken refuge in a tent city set up in the Crown Prince and Prime oners, hostages, and detainees.
capabilities. solution for Palestinian people, southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis. Minister, donating BD 500,000. (Continued on page 2)
02
HM calls for immediate end to Gaza war strong call for the immediate siege and safeguard the lives of
• The Cairo Summit,
under El-Sisi’s Intensify and
cessation of hostilities in Gaza,
warning that continued violence
could lead to a perilous esca-
civilians in the besieged region.
A full-blown Israeli land of-
fensive carries many risks, in-
leadership, serves as unify Arab efforts lation. cluding to the more than 200
a significant platform to deescalate the “This will push the region into hostages.
for addressing these situation in the a dangerous slide and new spiral “So, the release of the first
critical issues Gaza Strip, while of violence,” HM said told King two hostages -- US mother and
giving priority to Al Hussein of Jordan. daughter Judith and Natalie
cooperating with In this regard, HM emphasised Raanan -- offered a rare “sliver
(Continued from page 1) the necessity of intensified and of hope”, said Mirjana Spoljaric,
the International unified Arab endeavours efforts president of the International
H is Majesty further made Community to to deescalate the situation in the Committee of the Red Cross.
a strong plea to facili- stop the conflict Gaza Strip. US President Joe Biden said
tate the delivery of vi- immediately The meeting on the sidelines he was “overjoyed” and thanked
tal humanitarian aid, including HM KING HAMAD of the Cairo Peace Summit also Qatar, which hosts Hamas’ polit-
medical supplies, food, water, emphasised the vital role of the ical bureau, for its mediation in
fuel, and electricity, to the be- atives at both regional and in- El-Sisi’s leadership, serves as a officials have pledged will begin international community in ex- securing the release.
sieged Gaza Strip. ternational levels to contain the significant platform for address- “soon”. pediting the resolution of the Meanwhile, In Gaza, Israe-
King Hamad expressed his dangerous escalation in the Gaza ing these critical issues. Later, during talks with King conflict. li jets continued the relentless
gratitude to President El-Sisi for Strip and mitigate its far-reach- Israeli troops are massed on Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Their majesties stressed it is bombing campaign, with the
his tireless efforts in mobilising ing repercussions. the Gaza border ahead of an Jordan, on the sidelines of the crucial to ensure Gaza access to military saying it hit more than
political and diplomatic initi- The Cairo Summit, under expected ground invasion that summit, His Majesty issued a humanitarian aid by lifting the 100 Hamas targets overnight.
European Day of languages celebrated in Bahrain General Director of Civil Defence named
Vice President of ICDO Executive Council
Ashen Tharaka
TDT | Manama
Ravi Shankar Shukla’s exemplary journey as second secretary at the Indian Embassy
A reflection on his remarkable experience and contributions to the Indian Community
Zahra Ayaz rain’s culture and forge lasting regulations and not come to
TDT | Manama connections. Bahrain illegally. They should
However, Mr. Shukla faced always check and be aware of
04
Generous contributions
CAPTAINS CORNER
Checking
climate change
damage
continue for Gaza campaign
TDT | Manama
resentative for Humanitarian Work
T
flooding of wo more warehouses are purposes. Earlier this year, Representative picture
coastal resi- set to be constructed at Edamah announced its in- TDT | Manama
dential areas. the Sitra Industrial Park, fur- tention to expand the park
The com-
ing decade
will un-
ther enhancing Bahrain’s po-
tential as a highly integrated
logistics hub.
by an additional 8,000 square
meters of industrial space.
Reportedly, the park’s larg-
T he Ministry of Trans-
portation and Telecom-
munications (MTT) is mov-
Representative picture
doubtedly see added pressure The tender board has est customer will be Trident ing ahead with an ambitious
on Bahrain’s limited land resources awarded the ten-month pro- peting against 18 companies, from BHD 3,447,357.480 to Warehousing, which has plan to formulate an all-en-
as the population expands and ur- ject to the Poullaides Con- both regional and interna- BHD 2,345,000.000, with the inked a 10-year lease agree- compassing transportation
banisation proceeds at a clipping struction Company, which tional. board awarding the contract ment covering 8,137 square strategy for Bahrain.
pace. Naturally, land reclamation secured the contract com- The initial bids ranged BD 60,988.506. meters. As per MTT’s announce-
from the surrounding seas will ment, this comprehensive
offer one expensive solution but strategy will encompass
here too we are seeing new reg- every facet of develop-
ulations which say reclamation
must technically feature land mass
Preparation ongoing for Bahraini man faces verdict in forgery ment, spanning planning,
execution, regulation, and
above sea level. 2024 Princess Sabeeka case linked to fake certificate enforcement.
We are a land with a rich mari- TDT | Manama The ministry said this in a
time history and a close bond with Al Khalifa Award for tender, inviting consultancy
the sea. We have to once again
recognise the value of this bond so
that we rediscover the respect we
Productive Families A 40-year-old Bahraini man,
convicted of forgery, is
scheduled to receive his ver-
firms to participate in the
development of this strate-
gic framework.
had for the sea. It is of course inev- TDT | Manama dict on the 28th of this month The primary objective
itable that we should look to land from the High Appeals Court. is to undertake a thorough
reclamation to meet our urbani-
sation goals in coming years. But
certainly we can augment it by not
T he Ministry of Social Development has set its
plans rolling for the 2024 Her Royal Highness
Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award to
In an earlier judgment, he
was sentenced to three years
in prison on forgery charges.
forwarded the application for
a comprehensive review.
Upon inquiry, the university
evaluation of Bahrain’s land
transportation activities,
guided by best practices and
treating the sea as a frivolous play- Promote Productive Families. According to court records, the he claimed to have attended priority implementations.
ground. People sink old aircraft While the specific date for the award ceremony defendant submitted a fraudu- confirmed that he was not on Furthermore, the ministry
and used tyres into the deep and is yet to be determined, the ministry has revealed lent academic certificate in an their enrolment records. has emphasized that this in-
pretend that this is replacement that the 2024 edition will include an accompanying attempt to upgrade the license However, the accused de- itiative aligns with national
for shattered coral reefs and miles exhibition. for his engineering office. nied the forgery allegations, priorities and aligns with
of reclaimed land. Every quarter The award seeks to acknowledge the remarkable The forgery was brought to asserting that he had joined GCC strategies.
good green Samaritans pick tons achievements of productive families. It is presented light during an examination the university in 1996 and had Companies interested in
of plastic, glass and rubbish off our annually at the local level and biennially at the Arab of an application submitted trained in the engineering this project are required
beaches in an effort to clean them. level, recognizing excellence in three categories: the to the Council for Regulating office from 2002 to 2005 for to submit their bids by No-
These are sporadic acts and what “Best Productive Family,” the “Best Product,” and the Practice of Engineering three years. He claimed to have vember 22, 2023, and ac-
we really need is a reconnection the “Best Sponsor of Productive Families.” Professions (CRPEP). Officials obtained a professional license company their submission
that will stop us from littering our In this regard, the ministry has released a tender at CRPEP had requested an from the authorities in 2007. with a BD100 bond valid for
beaches and our deep with the inviting interested parties to submit proposals for equivalent certificate for his The Public Prosecution 180 days. Eligibility criteria
junk of our 21st century lives. organizing the award. degree from the Ministry of charged him with deceiving dictate that only firms with
As climate change marches into The deadline for receiving local nominations for Education. a public employee who had a track record of success-
our world, let us do our tiny bit to the award is February 15, 2024, and for participation Upon closer inspection, dis- acted in good faith, commit- fully finalizing a minimum
check the damage. from Arab countries, it is January 15, 2024. crepancies between the grad- ting forgery in two official of two projects in the last
(Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Those interested in participating in the organ- uation year mentioned in the documents. He was also ac- decade related to strategy
Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tribune and ization of this prestigious event should submit CV and that in the certificate cused of using falsified official development are eligible to
the President of the Arab-African Unity their bids before November 8, 2023, along with raised suspicions, leading to a documents to acquire practice apply, with at least one of
Organisation for Relief, Human Rights and a BD500 bond, which will remain valid for 180 more thorough investigation. permits without meeting the these projects being in the
Counterterrorism) days. Consequently, the authority necessary qualifications. transportation sector.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023
05
U
S President Joe Biden will to deepen economic integra- The United States has been ment that could add pres-
host the first summit of tion in our hemisphere,” White working with a number of coun- sure on President Joe Bid-
a group of nations from House Press Secretary Karine tries in the region to curb the en as he seeks reelection in
the Americas in November, the Jean-Pierre said. flow of migrants. 2024.
White House said, as he tries to The summit would also “tack- Earlier this month his ad- The deficit expanded by
curb migration ahead of elec- le the underlying economic driv- ministration announced plans $320 billion for the fiscal
tions in 2024. ers of irregular migration in our to extend the border wall with year ending September 30,
Biden will welcome leaders hemisphere.” Mexico, a policy introduced following a drop in tax rev-
of the Americas Partnership for Illegal immigration has be- by his Republican predecessor enues and lower deposits of
Economic Prosperity, which come a major political headache and likely 2024 rival Donald earnings by the Federal Re-
groups Barbados, Canada, for Democrat Biden, with oppo- Trump. serve on the back of higher
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, sition Republicans accusing him But Biden insisted that interest rates.
the Dominican Republic, Ecua- of lax border policies. funds for the extension were Elevated rates also add-
dor, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and On Friday he requested $14 already earmarked by law and ed to spending, bring-
Uruguay. billion in border funds from had to be used, adding that he ing the 2023 shortfall
“During the summit, pres- Congress as part of a huge na- thought border walls didn’t to its third-largest on
ident Biden will reaffirm the Biden tional security package that also work. record.
T he US Federal Reserve
warned Friday that the re-
cent attack on Israel and the
inflation worldwide,” it added. collapsed in the turmoil that
Mitigating banking stress
followed, which also led to the
merger, under pressure, of the
ongoing Ukraine conflict could In its report, the Fed also said Swiss banking giant Credit Su-
cause harm to the world econ- that policy interventions earlier isse with regional rival UBS.
omy and boost global inflation. this year in light of the rapid “Since March, volatility has
Ongoing exchanges of fire collapse of Silicon Valley Bank abated and deposit outflows
with Hezbollah along Israel’s (SVB) had “played a key role in have largely stabilized,” for af-
northern border with Lebanon Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell mitigating the stresses in the fected banks, the Fed said.
have raised fears that the con- banking system that emerged “But these banks nonetheless
flict could spread to other coun- eted up geopolitical tensions,” in March.” continued to face challenges
tries in the region. the Fed said in its semi-annual SVB failed following a bank navigating changes in depositor
“The attack on Israel, in con- report on financial stability. run by investors concerned by behavior, higher funding costs,
junction with Russia’s ongoing “Escalation of these conflicts its exposure to interest rate risk and reduced market values for
war against Ukraine, has ratch- or a worsening in other geo- in light of the Fed’s aggressive investment securities,” it added.
Rich and developing nations clash over climate fund TDT | Manama Computing and Engineer-
ing”, professional experts and
AFP | Paris, France thought leaders worldwide
But countries left the details
to be worked out later.
dering progress.
“We are out of time,” said Sul-
extremes across the planet.
“What are we doing about it? U nder the patronage of Dr.
Mohammed bin Mubarak
are coming together to discuss
the latest innovative trends
4
to slam into Mexico’s
AFP | Islamabad
A
that belonged to the banners. 20-truck convoy of
first Senegalese president has been delayed as Sengal toward India’s crewed Pakistan is facing overlapping the Egyptian Red
negotiates with the owner over buying them directly. A man makes his way across a flooded street in Flensburg, norhtern Germany
The items, which were to be auctioned in Caen, include
orbital mission security, economic and political Crescent is moving today
AFP | London service. KNOW WHAT crises ahead of polls already Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (top C) addresses his into Gaza. The people of
Leopold Sedar Senghor’s military jewellery and decorations, “We are having to clear large pushed back to January 2024, supporters Gaza need a commitment
AFP | Washington
D
plus various other objects. Rings, bracelets, pendants and watches are listed as eadly Storm Babet un- quantities of water from the with Sharif ’s primary oppo- tective bail, temporarily remov- touted for months by his party, for much more – a con-
part of the collection. But Senegalese President Macky Sall had earlier asked the leashed extensive flood- towns, especially in south- nent, the fiercely popular Imran ing the threat of arrest. which hopes his political clout tinuous delivery of aid at
I
culture minister, together with the Senegalese embassy in Paris, to enter into ing and damaged towns in ern Jutland,” Martin Vendel- ndia yesterday successfully ISRO will conduct a Khan, languishing in jail. T h e “ L i o n o f P u n j a b ” and “man of the soil” swagger the scale that is needed.
“appropriate discussions” with the auctioneer. Denmark and Norway late Fri- bo of the Danish Emergency launched the first unmanned series of 20 major “I am meeting you after a touched down briefly in Islam- will revive its flagging popu- We are working nonstop
u Myanmar’s ruling day and early yesterday, while Management Agency told the trial run of its upcoming tests, including car- long time, but my love for you abad where he signed court pa- larity. with all relevant parties
Myanmar junta orders junta ordered air strikes continuing to sweep across Ritzau news agency. crewed orbital mission, in the remains intact. You have never pers, before flying on to Lahore Sharif has been prime minis- to make it happen.
airstrikes to recover lost outposts and troop reinforcements the UK. Fishing boats were left latest milestone for its spacefaring
rying a robot to outer betrayed me and I have nev- and taking a helicopter to the ter three times but never com- @antonioguterres
as it tried to recover lost outposts near Three people died in Scot- stranded or about to sink in the ambitions. space, before the er betrayed you,” he told the Greater Iqbal Park where he pleted a full term.
the Chinese border from rebels, the land and England and fami- port town of Rodvig, according The Gaganyaan (“Skycraft”) final manned mission crowds, wearing his signature addressed supporters. His political fortunes rise and
military said. The toppling of Aung San lies were trapped in flooded to photos from Danish media. mission is slated to send three takes place in 2025 red scarf. More than 7,000 police have fall on his relationship with Pa-
Suu Kyi’s civilian government in a 2021
coup sparked a huge backlash and the
homes on Friday as the storm
battered Britain and Ireland.
In southern Norway, up to
20,000 residents were with-
astronauts into Earth’s orbit in
2025, an important yardstick of
Gaganyaan Test Vehicle lifts-off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
Gaganyaan is the first mission the fourth nation to land an un-
Sharif -- who founded the Pa-
kistan Muslim League-Nawaz
been enlisted to control crowds, kistan’s military establishment
according to a senior officer –- the country’s true kingmak-
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military junta is now battling opponents After it made landfall in out power early yesterday af- the Indian Space Research Or- of its kind for India and comes manned craft on the Moon af- (PML-N) party -- was serving a on site. ers who have ruled directly for
across swaths of the country. The Kachin Scandinavia, the storm trig- ter strong winds blew roofs ganisation’s (ISRO) technical ca- with an estimated price tag of ter Russia, the United States and prison sentence for graft when “I’m here to welcome my more than half of its history
Independence Army (KIA) attacked Myanmar gered a sharp rise in water off buildings and downed pabilities. $1.08 billion, according to ISRO. China. he left the country in 2018 seek- leader. The inflation is very and continue to enjoy immense
military positions around Muse district in northern Shan state on Thursday and levels in towns in southern trees and power masts, but Yesterday’s rocket tested the I am very happy to India plans to send astronauts The following month, India ing medical care in Britain, ig- high and poor people are des- power.
near the remote town of Laiza in Kachin state on Friday. The military was forced Denmark, flooding the first the Norwegian news agency emergency escape system of its announce the successful beyond the reaches of Earth’s at- launched a probe to observe the noring multiple court orders perate,” said 18-year-old Razi His last term ended when he
to retreat on Friday afternoon and ordered air strikes, as well as artillery and floor of homes which were NTB said the situation was crew module, which separated accomplishment of the mosphere for three days before outermost layers of the Sun from to return. Ullah. “God has given him a was ousted in 2017 and given a
troop reinforcements, the junta said in a statement shortly before midnight
Friday.
left without power for several
hours.
Water levels in several
improving.
The storm continued to
wreak havoc in the UK, with
from the thruster and made a soft
sea landing about 10 minutes after
the launch.
mission
ISRO CHIEF S. SOMANATH
they are brought safely back with
a soft landing in Indian territorial
waters.
solar orbit.
India’s space programme has
grown considerably in size and
Analysts say he has likely bro-
kered a deal with the powerful
military establishment and last
chance to come back and turn lifetime disqualification from
things around. He’s done it be- politics after being convicted of
fore.” corruption in a case he says was
V ery sad to hear of the
death of Sir Bobby
Charlton. He has a place
CURIOSER & CURIOSER Danish towns exceeded their London’s King’s Cross station “I am very happy to announce a glitch in the engine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi momentum since it first sent a week a court granted him pro- Sharif ’s return has been politically motivated. in history as one of the
normal height by more than forced to close yesterday af- the successful accomplishment ISRO will conduct a series of 20 has announced plans to send a probe to orbit the Moon in 2008, game’s greatest players
two metres (seven feet), levels ternoon to prevent passengers of the mission,” ISRO chief S. So- major tests, including carrying a man to the Moon by 2040 follow- and it has steadily matched the and was hugely loved.
Coin tosses are not 50/50: normally only reached once massing on platforms after the manath said afterwards. robot to outer space, before the ing a year of triumphs for India’s achievements of established Rest in peace Sir Bobby.
AFP | Kyiv
University of Amsterdam in
no bias for either side, the re-
Frantisek Bartos, of the searchers found.
None of the many different
F our people were arrested
after a pipe bomb explod-
ed near the Israeli embassy in
rulers entered its third week.
The conflict began when
Hamas militants stormed into
have been killed in relentless
Israeli bombardments, accord-
ing to Gaza’s Hamas-run health
suspects aged between 17 and
21, two of whom were on foot
close to the scene and another
A series of talks held this year
have tried to tease out consensus
on fundamentals like the struc-
developing nations, but would be
time consuming and complex to
replenish with new funds.
days to the New York Lawyers’
Fund for Client Protection.
“Make no mistake: future vi- Former US President Donald Trump sits inside the courtroom during his civil
#CairoSummitForPeace
@CharlesMichel
the Netherlands, said that the coins showed any sign of bias Cyprus early yesterday, causing Israel from Gaza on October ministry. two who were in a car parked ture, beneficiaries and contribu- The failure “is a clear indication olations, whether intentional fraud trial in New York City
work was inspired by 2007 either. little damage and no injuries, 7, beginning an attack that has Cypriot explosive experts on a nearby residential street. tors -- a key issue for richer na- of the deep chasm between rich or unintentional, will subject cial penalties, holding Donald ed gag order on the former
research led by Stanford Uni- Happily, achieving a fair police said. killed at least 1,400 people, called to the site found the re- They did not give any infor- tions who want China to pay into and poor nations”, Harjeet Singh, the violator to far more severe Trump in contempt of court, president on October 3 after Disclaimer: (Views expressed
versity mathematician Persi coin flip is simple: just make The incident occurred in the mostly civilians who were shot, mains of a pipe bomb which det- mation about their identities the fund. head of global political strategy for sanctions,” Engoron said in a and possibly imprisoning him he insulted the judge’s prin- by columnists are personal and
Diaconis -- who is also a for- sure the person calling heads Cypriot capital Nicosia at 1:37 mutilated or burnt to death on onated causing slight damage, nor nationality, with all four A transition committee on the Climate Action Network Interna- court filing. pursuant to New York Judiciary cipal law clerk in a social me- need not necessarily reflect our
mer magician. or tails cannot see which side am (2237 GMT on Friday) about the first day, according to Israeli with police saying it contained due to appear in court later yes- establishment of the fund met tional, said in a statement to AFP “(These) may include, but are Law,” the judge added. dia post on his Truth Social editorial stances)
Diaconis’ model proposed is facing up before the toss. 30 to 40 metres (yards) from officials. the type of explosive material terday. late Friday and into yesterday in yesterday. not limited to, steeper finan- Engoron slapped a limit- platform.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023
08 BAHRAIN
Expatriate
New Indian School celebrates 33rd anniversary
The New Indian School in Bahrain celebrated its 33rd anniversary with great enthusiasm and grandeur. The chief guest for the ceremony was H.E. Vinod K Jacob, the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the guests of honour were H.E.
Eman Hasan Showaiter, Member of Parliament, Kingdom of Bahrain and Ms. Sara Al Durazi of the Directorate of Private School Education, Ministry of Education. School Chairman Dr. Jaan M.T. Thottumalil spoke about the huge transition that the
school had undergone from a humble beginning to a strength of 3,800 students and thanked the parents for their continued support. Principal K. Gopinath Menon welcomed the distinguished audience. The programme consisted of a wide range of
cultural events that saw participation from the tiny tots of LKG up to the Senior Secondary level.
Tree-planting drive held by Dawoodi Bohra community Pakistan embassy organizes breast cancer awareness event
Members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Bahrain planted over 170 neem trees at the Sitra walkway today with
the support of the Capital Municipality. This initiative was part of the Dawoodi Bohra community’s global tree-planting
drive in honour of Sultan al Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin’s 80th birthday. The Bohra community in Bahrain
supports the National Initiative for Agricultural Background (NIAD) in the Forever Green campaign, community The Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with Pakistani Women’s Association (PWA) and Bahrain Specialist Hospital
members said. As part of the Bohra community’s Project Rise initiative, members are actively involved in the beach and (BSH) organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Event in celebration of Pinktober. During the event, consultants from BSH
neighbourhood clean-up drives to fight against plastic pollution and are also lending a hand to the Kingdom’s Mangrove guided the participants about the prevention and precautionary measures. Around 50 female participants from the
project, members said Pakistani community benefited from the awareness session.
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Shelton shakes things up to Man City return to Premier League summit after Liverpool win derby
reach first final at Japan Open AFP | Liverpool not to send Konate off.
“I have no clue how he didn’t
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• England suffered
their heaviest ODI
Scorecard
South Africa 399 for 7 (Klaasen
in 8.5 overs, with express quick
Wood going for 76 in a wicket-
less seven-overs.
defeat, losing by a 109, Hendricks 85, Jansen 75*, van England, who won the toss,
massive 229 runs der Dussen 60) beat England 170 had Quinton de Kock caught
(Wood 43*, Coetzee 3-35, Ngidi behind off just the second ball KNOW WHAT
2-26, Jansen 2-35) by 229 runs of the innings.
AFP | Mumbai
B u t o p e n e r Re e z a
By con- Hendricks, who only re-
H
England’s defeat
einrich Klaasen made trast, a re- ceived a late call-up after
a brilliant World Cup sounding vic- tory Proteas captain Temba
marked their heaviest
century as South Africa was just what South Bavuma was ruled out ODI loss since a 221-run
thrashed England by a mam- Africa needed after through illness, made 85 reverse against Aus-
moth 229 runs in Mumbai yes- their stunning loss to and shared a second-wick- tralia in 2002
terday to leave the champions’ the Netherlands, a non- et stand of 121 with Rassie
title defence hanging by a thread Test nation. van der Dussen (60). After Stokes’s exit, Gerald
as they suffered a record defeat Earlier, the big-hitting L e g - s p i n n e r A d i l Coetzee took two wickets in
in a one-day international. Klaasen struck a six and a Rashid removed both three balls, England captain Jos
Klaasen made 109, despite South Africa’s Marco Jansen plays a shot four off successive deliver- Van der Dussen and Buttler edging to opposing wick-
being repeatedly troubled by ies from fast bowler Mark Hendricks, but he etkeeper De Kock and Harry
cramp, as South Africa posted land’s heaviest ODI defeat fol- iar role of left-arm quick. Wood to complete a 61-ball could only watch as Brook lbw for 17 despite a de-
a colossal 399-7 -- the highest lowing a 221-run reverse against Not even Ben Stokes, playing hundred. Jansen smashed two spairing review.
total conceded by England at Australia at Melbourne in 2002. his first game of the tournament, He was eventually out successive sixes off South Africa’s dominance was
this level. Klaasen received brilliant sup- could rescue England this time, when bowled by Gus Atkin- Topley full-tosses. summed up when David Willey
England then collapsed to port from Marco Jansen in a with the talisman caught and son in the last over, having England open- was brilliantly caught by a div-
68-6 and were 170-9, with ex- sixth-wicket stand of 151 in just bowled by Kagiso Rabada for struck 12 fours and four er Jonny Bairstow ing Rabada, running round from
actly 28 overs to spare, when 77 balls. just five. sixes in total. fell for 10 before mid-off, to leave England 100-8.
the match ended, with last man Jansen finished on 75 not out England’s third defeat in four The Proteas ran riot Jansen’s fine day Tailenders Atkinson (35) and
Reece Topley unable to bat fol- -- his maiden ODI fifty -- having games, including a shock loss to as they scored 143 off continued when he Wood (43 not out) delayed the
lowing a hand injury suffered struck three fours and six sixes. Afghanistan last time out, left the last 10 overs after dismissed Joe Root inevitable before the former
during South Africa’s innings. He then followed up with two them with a mountain to climb losing the toss. and Dawid Malan to was bowled by spinner Keshav
This crushing loss was Eng- early wickets in his more famil- to reach the semi-finals. Topley took three leave England 24-3. Maharaj.
South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen plays a shot
Sri Lanka bring Dutch crashing back to reality at World Cup Leclerc takes pole in Texas
AFP | Lucknow
as Verstappen slips to sixth
S adeera Samarawickrama
hit an undefeated 91 as Sri
Lanka brought the Netherlands I’m really happy to
crashing back down to World finish the game. We
Cup reality yesterday with a needed a win. When
five-wicket victory which gave I went in to bat, the
the 1996 champions their first wicket was not easy. The
win of the tournament. ball was spinning, and
The Dutch had stunned South the fast bowlers were
Africa by 38 runs up in the chilly
and wet Himalayas on Tuesday, bowling on a good line
but struggled to contain Sri Lan- and length. The plan
ka in the heat of Lucknow. was to bat deep
Chasing 263 to win, Samaraw- SADEERA SAMARAWICKRAMA
ickrama hit seven boundaries
in a patient 107-ball stay at the Sri Lanka’s Sadeera Samarawickrama plays a shot 3-44.
crease with Pathum Nissanka Earlier, Sybrand Engelbrecht
making 54 as Sri Lanka reached fifty at this World Cup after 51 and Logan van Beek hit maiden
their target with 10 balls to Scorecard against Pakistan and 61 in the one-day international fifties as Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc races during the practice session
spare. Sri Lanka 263 for 5 (Samarawick- game with Australia. the Netherlands recovered from AFP | Austin
After defeats to South Africa, rama 91, Nissanka 54, Dutt 3-44) The Dutch sensed a chance of a poor start to post 262. newly-crowned three-time
Pakistan and Australia, the Sri beat Netherlands 262 (Engelbre- another shock when Sri Lanka The 35-year-old Engelbrecht champion Verstappen’s bid for
Lankans have their first points
on the board in the 10-nation
World Cup.
cht 70, van Beek 59, Madushanka
4-49, Rajitha 4-50) by five wickets
were 104-3 but Samarawickra-
ma, who made a fine 108 against
Pakistan, steadied the ship in a
reached his milestone off 65
balls with three fours and one
six.
C harles Leclerc claimed his a 50th career victory in Sun-
third pole position of the day’s race.
season on Friday as Max Ver- “I am very happy with my
The Netherlands also have was spinning, and the fast bowl- man of the match performance. Van Beek went to his fifty stappen had his best lap delet- qualifying and to take pole po-
one win and three losses from ers were bowling on a good line The 25-year-old had reached from 68 balls. ed and slipped to sixth on the sition,” said Leclerc.
their four games. and length. The plan was to bat his 50 off 53 balls with four South African-born Engel- grid in a dramatic qualifying at “It was a really good lap and
“I’m really happy to finish the deep.” boundaries, putting on 77 in a brecht and New Zealand native this weekend’s United States the team did a great job. We
game. We needed a win,” said Opener Nissanka’s half-cen- key fourth wicket stand with Van Beek helped the Dutch re- Grand Prix. had a very clean FP1, which is
Samarawickrama. tury came from 52 balls with Charith Asalanka (44). cover from 91-6, putting on a The Ferrari driver showed so important on these sprint
“When I went in to bat, the nine fours as the 25-year-old Spinner Aryan Dutt was the seventh-wicket partnership of commanding pace as he weekends.”
wicket was not easy. The ball registered his third successive pick of the Dutch bowlers with 130. clocked a fastest lap in one Norris described his front-
minute and 34.723 seconds row start as a “bonus for the
to outpace McLaren’s Lan- team”.
do Norris by a tenth with He said: “I think I was quick
India ‘favourites’ to win World Cup, says ex-Kiwi skipper Taylor resurgent seven-time world enough to get pole position. I
champion Lewis Hamilton of know Charles said he made
AFP | Dharamsala champions India, led by Rohit Taylor said in an International Mercedes taking third. a few mistakes, but so did I!
Sharma, have four wins each Cricket Council (ICC) column. Carlos Sainz was fourth in And anyway, I am happy with
12
KNOW WHAT
K yrgyzstan and Iran yes- in their final round match-up, Mubaraka Al Naimi.
terday won promotion while Iran claimed a hard-
Da Costa Jr scores late winner for Najma 2 Seas in top five for British GT finale
•decisive
Brazilian heads home
goal in Najma’s
•Gounon
Ian Loggie, Jules
qualify third on
2-1 win over East Riffa the grid in 2 Seas’ #1 car
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