Former captain Azhar Ali has expressed deep dismay over the ongoing crisis in Pakistan cricket following the team making wholesale changes to its squad on the ongoing Test tour of England, adding that the side has become consistent in the most negative way. Azhar's scathing assessment comes in the wake of severe fallout after heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord's, which saw head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul being relieved of their duties and seven players sent home. The turmoil has drawn widespread criticism, with Shahid Afridi calling it ‘the most shocking decision ever' and Misbah-ul-Haq resigning as a selector in protest. "People used to say you could expect anything from Pakistan – that any team could turn up on any given day and either be 46 all out or win from nowhere. But we don't even do that inconsistency any more. We've become totally consistent – in the most negative way. “Cricket in Pakistan needs proper care and a vision tha...
Severe waterlogging and heavy traffic jams were reported in Delhi today after persistent rainfall. A 'red' warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) after the national capital recorded over 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour.
Though no official statement has been made by the weather office, according to IMD, 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour is defined as a "cloud burst."
The Pragati Maidan area recorded 112.5 mm of rain within an hour, causing widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Heavy traffic has been reported across the national capital with some areas reporting severe congestion. Major disruptions have been reported from Kashmere Gate, Rajinder Nagar and the Qutub Minar area.
Due to water logging near the Qutub Minar metro station area, traffic has been majorly affected in both carriageways of Anuvrat Marg.
Major traffic jams have also been reported from Guru Ravi Das Marg on both carriageways due to the falling of a tree near Tank Road Chowk.
The Outer Ring Road, especially the stretch from Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place, has seen major traffic congestions due to waterlogging under the Savitri flyover, according to reports.
Mahatma Gandhi Marg has also been majorly impacted due to the waterlogging at Nigam Bodh Ghat, leading to traffic being rerouted from Chandgi Ram Akhara.
Near Delhi University's North Campus area, visuals from Kamla Nagar show waterlogged streets and vehicles partially submerged in water. Streets near Connaught Place are also suffering from severe waterlogging.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has "cautioned all officers to remain alert" and ensure minimum inconvenience to people amid the ongoing heavy rainfall.
With Inputs From PTI, ANI
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