W ITH the u n v e i l - ing of a s e l f i e point at Hombotingla Pass as a tribute to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the people of India have been bestowed with a fine opportunity to become part of a heroic tale of valour of our Armed Forces. The selfie point offering breathtaking views of the Kargil Town and the Mighty Batalik Sector will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our soldiers in the defence of the nation during the 1999 Kargil War. The 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas is definitely a grand occasion to pay rich tributes to our heroes in the uniform who made supreme sacrifices while defending honour of Mother India. The selfie point is a very good idea mooted by the Indian Army and the Tourism Department of Kargil to take ahead the poignant point in India’s history which needs to be told and retold to generations. Added by a hashtag, the selfie point now becomes a rallying point for Indians to spread the bravery of our Armed Forces during the KargilWar through social media handles and related platforms. More such selfie points will not only promote tourism in Kargil but also help in showcasing the hardships that our soldiers readily undergo to defend people.

 

A XAR Patel has raised a valid point in the o n g o i n g I n d i a n Premier League (IPL) where the‘Impact Player’ rule has become a hot topic of debate among the teams. Patel has expressed concerns over the future of all-rounders in the Twenty20 team if the ‘Impact Player’ rule continues and becomes a part of strategy even in international cricket.The ‘Impact Player’ allows teams to replace a pure batter or pure bowler with any player depending upon the situation of the game. Patel has become the latest critic of the rule which directly affects the prospects of all-rounders who specialise in both skills but are not picked for the want of a pure practitioner as per the need of the innings. All-rounders bring a special charm to the team composition as they can prove extremely handy in both departments, sometimes even changing the complexion of the game when specialist picks do not do well as expected. The ‘Impact Player’ takes out the uncertainty factor associated with an allrounder and can easily budding players away from acquiring both batting and bowling skills. A one-dimension player as a specialist also needs a good balance at the other end which only an allrounder can provide.