DCM DK Shivakumar admitted to facing daily complaints from his children regarding Bengaluru's severe traffic congestion and deteriorating road infrastructure. He highlighted the exponential increase in vehicles and population, making road widening impractical due to high property costs.
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Mohammad Azharuddin praised Syed Kirmani as the world's best wicketkeeper, highlighting his skills against spin and contribution to India's 1983 World Cup victory, at the launch of Kirmani's autobiography. Azharuddin also commended Mohammad Siraj for his outstanding performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker.
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