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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC transfers Malinga assault case from Dholpur to Jaipur
1 2 Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court Monday ordered the transfer of a high-profile assault case involving former MLA Girraj Singh Malinga from Dholpur to Jaipur, citing concerns over witness safety and the accused's influential status in the region. The single-judge bench of Justice Umashankar Vyas issued the transfer order while hearing a criminal transfer petition filed by assistant engineer Harshadhipati, the victim in the case. The case stems from an alleged assault on Harshadhipati and junior engineer Nitin Gulati at the Bari discom office in Dholpur on March 28, 2022. Malinga, who is currently out on bail, has faced multiple charges of assault on public servants. He was a Congress MLA from Bari but switched over to BJP prior to assembly elections in 2023. He, however, lost the election. "We told court that victim and witnesses face life threats in Dholpur as the accused is a strongman," said Akhil Simlote, counsel for the petitioner. The court noted that a procession organised by Malinga's supporters following his bail release demonstrated his significant influence in the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The case will now be heard at the SC-ST Court in Jaipur district, with Justice Vyas directing for a timely completion of the trial. The high court has directed the Jaipur Police Commissioner to implement robust security measures during the case hearings. "The high court has directed appointment of one SI and two ASIs under the Case Officers Scheme in the matter to assist the lower court and the prosecution," Simlote said. Malinga's bail history has been contentious. Initially granted in May 2022 due to Covid-19, the bail was cancelled by the high court on July 5, 2024, because of the celebratory procession organised by his supporters. Though he again surrendered and was jailed on the high court's directions, the Supreme Court stayed the bail cancellation on Dec 13, 2024.
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
The General's decade of dedication in the Comrades Marathon
Midrand sportsman Victor 'The General' Malinga earned the prestigious legendary green number on June 8, after completing 10 consecutive Comrades Marathons over a decade. Read more: Midrand Striders celebrates 97% success rate at Comrades Marathon 2025 'I believe I was born unique with many talents, and I always wanted to do something major in my life of sports. Something that will be recognised in the world of sports, which will do justice to my God-given talents and inspire a lot of people in the process,' he stated. The 41-year-old member of the Chillie Running Club began his Comrades journey in 2014 with the Eskom Athletic Club, where he secured a bronze medal with an impressive time of 10:27:54. His personal best in the Comrades Marathon sits at 08:40:02, earning him the esteemed Bill Rowan Medal. As a proud KZN-born athlete, The General grew up immersed in the culture of the Comrades Marathon, a cornerstone of life's experiences in KZN. While soccer was his initial focus, and he achieved considerable success from junior through senior levels, his dream of running the Comrades Marathon was always in sight, officially realised in 2014. 'My wish was always to get to a point where I get crowned as the Legend of the Game, which eventually happened on June 8 during Comrades Marathon 2025,' he explained. Reflecting on his decade-long journey, Malinga acknowledges it was fraught with challenges – both good and bad. Over the years, he faced injuries, career-related relocations, and the loss of loved ones, including his parents. Nevertheless, he persevered and emerged victorious. For more inspiring insights into Victor Malinga's journey, read the Midrand Reporter. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
India.com
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Met in hotel, pleaded to girlfriend's dad for marriage, know star cricketer's interesting love story, his name is...
In this collection of pictures we shall the interesting love story of a star cricketer who has been a match winner for his team. Let's dive in. Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga is known for his dangerous yorker. Malinga, who is included in the list of bowlers who have taken the most wickets in IPL, has a very different personal life. Malinga, who has brought down big names with his dangerous yorker, is one of those cricketers whose love story is very different. Lasith Malinga's wife's name is Tanya Perera. The two first met in a hotel. Actually, Lasith Malinga had reached a hotel to do an ad shoot and Tania was already present there as an event manager. From there, the conversation between the two started. Malinga's wife Tanya once told in an interview that she did not like cricket at all. She said, "I had no interest in cricket. He and I met in a hotel. I was already there as an event manager. He started liking me in the first meeting itself." Lasith Malinga and Tanya met for the second time in a hotel in Galle. Malinga is a resident of this city. During this meeting, they shared each other's numbers and then started talking. Tanya told that even after being on tour, Malinga used to talk to Tanya for a long time. During this time, both of them expressed their love for each other and then agreed to get married. Within a year of their conversation, Malinga proposed to Tanya for marriage. But Tanya said that she would say yes only after asking her father. Tanya then arranged a meeting between Malinga and her father. During the meeting, Tanya's father asked him how he would keep his daughter happy. After this, Tanya's father was happy to hear what Malinga said and he agreed to the marriage. After the father's consent, Tanya and Lasith Malinga got married on January 22, 2010. Malinga and Tanya have two children.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Kishan's brilliance takes SRH to an easy win over RCB
LUCKNOW: A fine knock by Ishan Kishan (94) and some good bowling by Pat Cummins (3/28) and Eshan Malinga (2/37) on Friday helped Sunrisers Hyderabad finish their league campaign in the Indian Premier League with a 42-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here. Kishan, who scored a century in the opening match against Rajasthan Royals, showed his might once again, hitting an unbeaten 94 off 48 balls with the help of seven boundaries and five sixes as SRH posted 231/6 after being sent to bat first. In reply, RCB, who are still at the second position in the IPL table with 17 points, got a good start as Phil Salt and Virat Kohli put on 80 runs for the opening wicket partnership but they couldn't cross the line as Sri Lankan pacer Malinga and finished their innings on 189 in 19.5 overs. Both Cummins and Malinga were on target, leaving RCB batters struggling, especially in the latter stages of the game. While Cummins removed tailenders, Malinga bagged the wickets of Romario Shepherd and Tim David in quick succession after running out Rajat Patidar (18). This was the moment the game turned in SRH's favour. In fact, RCB were cruising with Salt and Kohli hammering SRH bowlers around the ground. The duo added 72 runs in the Powerplay itself. But Kohli's departure changed the complexion of the game as the right-hander had struck a 25-ball 43 with the help of seven boundaries and a six. But the former RCB skipper was caught at point off young spinner Harsh Dubey, who came as the Impact Player. Earlier, SRH lost both openers Abhishek Sharma (34, 17b, 3x4, 3x6) and Travis Head (17, 10b, 3x4) within the Powerplay after the duo had added 54 runs for the opening wicket. But SRH kept pushing on despite the loss of those wicket as Ishan Kishan and Henrich Klassen put the RCB bowlers to the sword, stitching together 48 runs for the third wicket before Klassen (24, 23b, 2x4, 2x6) fell to Suyash Sharma, lofting his slower googly to Romario Shepherd at long-on. Kishan kept things going from his end with a a flurry of boundaries and sixes, including two sixes off Krunal Pandya, to show that if and when he gets going, he can be quite the matchwinner. If he can match his sense of adventure with some consistency. SRH will have a lot to look forward to next season.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Abhishek finds form as SRH end LSG's playoffs hopes
LUCKNOW: For the second successive season, Lucknow Super Giants failed to make it to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League, after the six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their penultimate home game on Monday. With just 10 points in 11 matches going into the game against Sunrisers, LSG desperately needed to win to stay in contention for the playoffs. They seemed to raise hopes after posting 205, but they could not pose any problem for SRH, who romped home with 10 balls to spare, winning by six wickets. Opener Abhishek Sharma showed his might with willow, hitting his second half-century of the season to keep SRH going well in the run chase as the side raced to 72 in the first six overs. His 20-ball 59 (4x4, 6x6) made the difference after SRH lost opener Atharva Taide (13) in the second over. Abhishek along with Ishan Kishan (35 - 28b, 3x4, 2x6) set the tone for an easy chase, adding 82 runs for the second wicket. Thereafter, Henrich Klassen (47 - 28b, 4x4, 1x6) and Kamindu Mendis (32* - 21b, 3x4, retd hurt) completed the chase at ease. Earlier, overseas batters Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran produced fine knocks to help LSG post a challenging total after being sent to bat. Marsh and Markram pressed the accelerator from the word go to help the side post 69 in the Powerplay at an average of 11.50. Marsh struck a boundary and a six off Pat Cummins before hammering debutant left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey for six on the very second ball of the second over. The two continued to hammer Dubey, Harshal Patel and even Eshan Malinga for big runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth overs. Dubey though removed Marsh. The Vidarbha youngster created two chances for SRH early in the game and on both the occasions it was keeper Ishan Kishan who fumbled, first missing a tricky catch and then a stumping chance. Before being caught by Malinga at third man, Marsh struck his fifth half-century of this IPL season, scoring a 39-ball 65 with the help of six fours and four sixes. Markram too struck his fifth fifty of this IPL, striking 61 in 38 balls (3x4, 4x6). The two stitched together 115 runs for the opening wicket. But the real drama unfolded when a sizeable crowd cheered off-colour skipper Rishabh Pant in anticipation for a good show with the bat from him. But their disappointment continued as he could score just seven off six balls before being caught and bowled by Malinga. At No.3, it was yet another change in batting position for Pant after trying his luck as opener, No.5 and No.7 as well without success. On Monday, he was caught brilliantly by Malinga on his follow through. Despite having Pooran (45 - 26b, 4x6, 1x6) at the crease, LSG could muster only 38 runs in the next five overs while losing two more wickets.
