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19 hours ago
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- News18
TNPL star Tushar Raheja says legendary Dhoni is his idol
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Tushar Raheja, a young left-handed wicketkeeper batter who is slowly building a reputation of being a bowler's nightmare in the T20 format, revealed that legendary former India and Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is the player he has always idolised. In the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), Tushar has been dominating the spin duo of Varun Chakravarrthy and Ravichandran 24-year-old commanding a wide range of shots has earned the sobriquet 'Rocket Raheja' in the TNPL circuitApart from his proficiency against pace, Tushar has disrupted the rhythm of Varun and Ashwin during Tiruppur Tamizhans' run to their maiden title. His captain, Sai Kishore, was in awe of Tushar's approach to takedown spin that he came out publicly and declared that the young wicketkeeper was ready for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Amis his steady rise, Tushar revealed that Dhoni continues to inspire him.'I was always a fan of Dhoni. When Matthew Hayden used to play for CSK, I used to go to Chepauk to watch a lot of matches. So, I was fascinated by the way he took down fast bowlers. I was also fascinated by Yuvraj Singh, but I've always idolised Dhoni mainly," Raheja told ESPNcricinfo. Tushar attended multiple trials leading upto the 18th season of the cash-rich IPL but was unable to catch the attention of made it to the auction after topping the TNPL run-scoring chart by garnering 488 runs in nine innings at 61 with an impressive strike rate of 185.55 including a 77-run knock in the final against Ashwin's Dindigul Dragons.'I thought I did well at the Delhi trials, and then I was called again during the tournament as well. That was again a good experience, and that helped me evolve as well. I was amongst people who got picked in this year's IPL like Priyansh Arya. After the auction, I tried to compare myself to them in terms of seeing what they are doing right and what I'm not," he said. 'Seeing them at trials, going back and seeing their videos and seeing them in the IPL – that gave me a lot of learning. Being amongst Hemang Badani, Rahul Dravid, and other Indian cricketers gives you a lot of confidence, which I've tried to carry into this season," Tushar added. (ANI)
New Indian Express
6 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Young batsman sets high goals
The TNPL win has left Tiruppur Tamizhans basking in glory. While all the youngsters contributed equally to the feat, one name stands out — Tushar Raheja. With 488 runs, he scored the highest in the tournament, and played a crucial role in secure the winner title. He aims to carry forward this momentum into the Buchi Babu tournament, an all-India red-ball tournament organised by the TNCA. 'I'm pleased with my ability to contribute to Tiruppur's title triumph. I took it one match at a time,' said Tushar. His words exude joy, 'This year, I was happy to be first [run getter in the TNPL]. A lot of effort went into my game this season. Last year, when I came second, I missed out on the orange cap. So I put in a lot of work in my power hitting and technique as well. I am happy that results have come out of it,'' he added. The youngster believes that this performance will help him perform a lot more confidently for Tamil Nadu in white-ball cricket and propel him to have a crack at red-ball cricket for Tamil Nadu.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
5 booked for abetment to suicide
Lucknow: An FIR was registered against five persons, including a woman and her father and brother, on Friday on charges of abetment to suicide, extortion, and criminal intimidation after a 19-year-old BTech student was found dead at his home in Barabanki. Tushar Verma allgedy died by suicide on July 16. Police said the FIR was lodged on the complaint by Tushar's mother Sushma, who alleged that the accused had been harassing her son for the past three months and demanding Rs 30 lakh under threats of implicating him in false cases. According to the complaint, the family had paid around Rs 5 lakh in instalments out of fear, but the accused demanded more money or else threatened to kill the entire family and bury them in their home. Tushar had recorded a 34-second video before his death, naming the accused and alleging persistent harassment and blackmail. The clip has been submitted to the police as evidence. The FIR states the victim "was under severe mental pressure, humiliation, and fear," which allegedly drove him to take his life. SHO, Kotwali Nagar, Ram Kishan said the accused claimed that Tushar had allegedly tried to force a relationship with the woman and, when confronted, began avoiding her family. "We are investigating allegations of both sides," the SHO added.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- NDTV
UP BTech Student Hangs Self, Alleges Extortion By Girlfriend, Her Family In Video
Barabanki: A 20-year-old BTech student at a private university allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the courtyard of his home in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, police said on Thursday. Before taking his life, he shared a video on social media accusing his "girlfriend" and her family of blackmail and extortion. The youth's family claimed that the engineering student was in a relationship with a 19-year-old girl who was an intermediate student. Tushar Nagar was pursuing a BTech degree from Ramswaroop University and had been staying at his family's second house in the Lakhpedabagh locality. He was the only son of Sarvesh, a resident of Jewli village in the Mohammadpur Khala area, they said. According to the family, Tushar had dinner on Tuesday night and went to sleep in his room. The next morning, he was found dead, hanging with a noose around his neck. They said that Tushar was in a relationship with the girl and was also friends with her brother, which led to his frequent visits to her home. The girl lived with her brother in a rented room in Barabanki city. Around a week ago, the girl's family had lodged a complaint with police, accusing Tushar of harassment. The police had called both parties and mediated a settlement. However, the deceased's family alleged that even after the settlement, the girl's father took lakhs of rupees from them and continued to harass Tushar. According to them, the harassment persisted and was one of the main reasons that pushed Tushar to take the extreme step. Tushar's mother, Sushma Verma, alleged that her son and the girl were in a relationship and she possessed photographs of the two together as proof. She claimed that the girl's father, Satish Verma, repeatedly filed complaints with the police and used the threat of legal action to extort Rs 5-6 lakh from the family. She further alleged that the family was being pressured for Rs 30 lakh and threatened with false criminal cases if they failed to pay. Fearing harassment and imprisonment, the family had already paid Rs 4-5 lakh. Following the suicide, Sushma Verma lodged a police complaint against five people -- the girl's father Satish Chandra Verma, her grandfather Ramesh Chandra Verma, her brother Ayush Verma, Aradhya Verma and Jai Prakash Verma -- accusing them of abetment to suicide, extortion, and issuing threats. SHO RK Rana said an FIR has been registered against the five individuals. The case is being investigated under Sections 108 (abetment of suicide), 308(extortion), 351(criminal intimidation), and 61(criminal conspiracy) of the BNS, Rana said.
News18
17-07-2025
- News18
Blackmailed By Girlfriend's Father For Rs 30 Lakh, BTech Student Dies By Suicide
Last Updated: A week before the suicide, the girl's family accused Tushar of harassment; a police settlement followed with lakhs paid, but his family says the threats and pressure continued A tragic case of student suicide in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a disturbing turn with fresh allegations of blackmail and harassment. Tushar Verma, a second-year student at Ram Swaroop University, was found dead by hanging in the Lakhpedabagh locality under the Kotwali Nagar area. Initial investigations suggest that Tushar was being blackmailed and harassed by his girlfriend's father. He had allegedly demanded Rs 30 lakh, which may have pushed Tushar to take the extreme step. Following Tushar's suicide, his family conducted a post-mortem and performed his last rites. The case took a shocking twist when Tushar's sister discovered incriminating evidence on his mobile phone. The family subsequently lodged a police complaint, accusing the girl and her family of blackmail and extortion. Tushar's mother, Sushma, disclosed that her son had a love affair with a girl, supported by photos of the couple. She accused the girl's father, Majnu Patel, of repeatedly harassing their family by lodging police complaints and demanding large sums of money for settlement. Despite an initial agreement, Patel continued to demand Rs 30 lakh, exacerbating Tushar's distress. According to Tushar's uncle, the girl, Aradhya, an intermediate student, lived in Barabanki with her brother. Tushar was friends with Aradhya's brother and frequently visited their house. About a week before the suicide, Aradhya's family had accused Tushar of harassment, leading to a police-mediated settlement which allegedly involved a payment of lakhs of rupees. However, Tushar's family claims the harassment persisted. On the night of the suicide, Tushar dined with his mother and sister before going to sleep in a separate room. At around 3 AM, Tushar recorded a video on his mobile phone, detailing his ordeal and accusing Aradhya's family of extortion and mental harassment. He then used his mother's saree to hang himself in the courtyard. The police were alerted early in the morning, and they sent Tushar's body for post-mortem before his family cremated him. The family has filed a written complaint against Satish Chandra Verma and others. The local police station in-charge RK Rana confirmed that the police are investigating the matter and will register a case based on the complaint, evidence, and Tushar's pre-suicide statement. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
