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Deepika Padukone’s portrayal of Shakti Shetty, aka Lady Singham, in Rohit Shetty’s upcoming film Singham Again has not struck the right chord with fans. Despite her recent success with blockbusters like Pathaan, Jawan, and Kalki 2898 AD, the internet seems unimpressed with her latest turn, judging by reactions to the trailer, which was released on Monday. Deepika Faces Backlash for Her Role in Singham Again In the film, Deepika dons a khaki uniform and sunglasses, taking on the role of a cop alongside male counterparts like Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff. However, the internet has not taken kindly…
Fawad Khan and Bollywood actor Vaani Kapoor have begun shooting their romantic comedy Abir Gulaal in London, according to an exclusive report by Variety. The film, directed by Aarti S. Bagdi (Chalti Rahe Zindagi), is being produced by Indian Stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures, with producers Vivek B. Agrawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy. Filming is scheduled to take place in the UK throughout October and November. Bagdi shared with Variety that Abir Gulaal is about “the journey of two individuals who unintentionally help each other heal, with love blossoming as an unexpected consequence.” Producers of the film…
According to reports, the players of the Pakistan women’s cricket team have not received their salaries for the past four months. This development comes as the Women in Green prepare to kick off their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on Thursday, October 3, in Sharjah. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had offered contracts to 20 players under a 23-month agreement running from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The contracts were supposed to be reviewed after the first 12 months. However, due to administrative delays, the players have not been paid since June 2024, and there has been…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) physio Tommy Simsek has firmly denied rumors that MS Dhoni punched a screen in frustration following the team’s loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their final match of the 2024 IPL season. Dhoni’s former teammate, Harbhajan Singh, recently claimed in an interview with Sports Yaari that he saw Dhoni punch a screen outside the dressing room after the defeat. The match held significant stakes for CSK, who needed to chase down 201 runs in 20 overs to secure a playoff spot. Dhoni, at the crease in the final over, hit a massive six off the…
According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Pakistan women’s cricket team has been waiting for their salaries for the past four months. This news comes as the team gears up for their opening match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for Thursday, October 3, in Sharjah. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had offered 20 players a 23-month contract running from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The contracts were supposed to be reviewed after 12 months. However, the players’ salaries remain unpaid since June 2024, with no updates from the PCB on when payments will be made.…
Rishabh Pant has praised Abhimanyu Easwaran for his remarkable journey following Easwaran’s unbeaten 151 in the Irani Cup match between Rest of India and Mumbai at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Thursday, October 3. Pant’s admiration came after former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) director Joy Bhattacharjya highlighted Easwaran’s impressive first-class career. Easwaran’s innings of 151 runs off 212 balls, which included a six and 12 boundaries, marked his third consecutive century in first-class matches. The 29-year-old also notched 157* and 116 in the 2024 Duleep Trophy, and earlier this year, he registered an unbeaten double-century against Bihar in the…
The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup began on Thursday, October 3, with Bangladesh defeating Scotland by 16 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, marking their first ICC event victory since 2014. India is set to begin their campaign with a match against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, October 4. India is in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, arch-rivals Pakistan, and Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 6, starting at 3:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time). Following…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested that India borrowed the “Bazball” style of aggressive batting, popularized by England in recent years, during their second Test against Bangladesh in 2024. England’s Test side, under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has embraced an all-out attacking approach, which has brought them significant success. During the rain-affected second Test between India and Bangladesh, where only 35 overs were bowled across the first three days, India adopted a highly aggressive strategy on Day 4. They managed to score 285/9 declared in just under 35 overs, taking charge of…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently outlined the IPL player retention rules for the 2025 to 2027 period. According to the new regulations, each of the 10 franchises can retain up to six players from their current squads, either directly or via the Right to Match (RTM) option. Out of these, a maximum of five players can be capped (Indian or overseas), while up to two can be uncapped. Over the years, South African players have played pivotal roles for their IPL teams. For instance, David Miller’s 481 runs in the 2022 season were instrumental in…
The Irani Cup, a highly regarded match between the Ranji Trophy champions and the Rest of India (ROI) team, is a significant event in India’s red-ball domestic season. The match traditionally marks the beginning of the season. In the current edition of the Irani Cup, Mumbai put up a strong total of 536-9 after two days of batting against the Rest of India at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Sarfaraz Khan was the standout performer for Mumbai, scoring an unbeaten 221. Captain Ajinkya Rahane also contributed significantly, though he fell just three runs short of a century. Additionally,…