Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi, centre, chats with Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, as head coach Mike Hesson watches (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to overhaul the national team in the middle of its England tour continues to face scrutiny, with former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed admitting that the uncertainty surrounding coaching…
‘Ichakka possesses even more passion than I do’_ Mohanlal pens a heartfelt note as Mammootty turns. Malayalam superstar Mammootty is celebrating his 75th birthday on September 7, this day.On the special occasion, his longtime friend and fellow actor Mohanlal penned an emotional note for him. Mohanlal wrote the tribute from Phuket while travelling to Georgia…
BENGALURU: Sometimes, all it takes to unlock talent is a spark. It can come from within or from someone willing to light it for you. For Akshita Bhagat, Palak Singh, Rohita Chowdry and Joshna Angel, the WPL Speed Queen initiative provided that spark.The four were among more than 13,000 aspirants who registered for the talent…
Singer Kailash Kher has addressed the controversy surrounding jokes about Bihar and Kashmir on ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2. The exchange involved comedian Samay Raina and comedian Sharon Verma. Clips from their interaction have attracted criticism on social media.The discussion has also raised questions about the boundaries of comedy. Kailash Kher has now shared his…
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne (PTI photo) Marnus Labuschagne has survived another selection scare, with Cricket Australia retaining the struggling batter in its 16-member Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa.The decision came despite growing calls for Labuschagne to be dropped. Australia greats Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have both questioned his place in…
R Sarath passes away at 63; filmmaker known for ‘Sayahnam’, ‘Sthithi’; won several national honours. Popular Malayalam filmmaker R Sarath has passed away at the age of 63. The director breathed his last at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram as reported by Mathrubhumi.R Sarath directed several acclaimed Malayalam films during his career. His notable works…
East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan celebrates his century on day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: There was a good Sunday crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to watch teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fire. They got a glimpse of it, but it was Ishan Kishan who stole the show on the opening…
The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards continued into Night 2 in Los Angeles on Sunday with the second of two Creative Arts ceremonies, honouring performers, programmes and creators across a range of categories.Held at the Peacock Theater, the second day of the awards show, focused on guest acting categories, supporting performances in limited or anthology…
Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty clinch the China Masters Super 750 title. (PTI Photo) As Chirag Shetty’s winning shot landed in the middle of the court, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy let himself go — breaking into his trademark single-leg dance, arms swinging and a broad smile lighting up his face. A delighted…
Nihal Sarin playing for American Gambits (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: The Chess Olympiad is already on Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s mind, but not quite yet. With India preparing to defend its Open title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan later this month, Nihal is excited about representing the country at the Olympiad. For now, though, the 22-year-old is keeping…