Day: May 20, 2024

BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies

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BCCI

New Delhi: (PTI) The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday laid the foundation stone for indoor cricket training academies in six North-Eastern states, with the sole emphasis on helping budding cricketers from the region. The indoor cricket academies will serve players from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim and will be based in Shillong, Itanagar, Kohima, Aizawl, Imphal and Gangtok. “Honoured to have laid the foundation stone for BCCI’s upcoming state-of-the-art indoor training facilities in the North-East,” Shah wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Earlier, cricketers from these states…

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For Virat Kohli winning trophy ultimate goal – Varun Aaron

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Virat Kohli

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively to Star Sports Cricket Live, former India cricketer Varun Aaron spoke on the importance of Virat Kohli going after the IPL trophy this season.”He’s got a trophy to get. That’s what’s left for him. One thing that he’s not got in all these years is the IPL trophy. He’s given his heart and soul to this franchise. The fans love him, the fans from other teams also love him. But the IPL has been that elusive one for Virat Kohli which he has to get this year.…

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RCB’s Virat moment is not far away says Ambati Rayudu

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Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Star Sports Cricket Live, former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu talked about Virat Kohli and his contribution to RCB. He said, “It’s Virat’s energy, his intent, his hunger to win and to be successful. Today we have seen him actively talking to everybody, even before the game, even in between, even in the timeouts. And we saw it even when there was a delay because of the rain. We could see him talk and we could see him being involved. It’s just emotional, and I’m so happy…

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Great listener, Dhoni’s collective decisions worked well – Harbhajan

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Harbhajan

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively in a special Star Sports Press Room to preview the India vs Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his insights on the team dynamics under Dhoni’s captaincy and his influence as a new captain during 2007 T20 WC. “Not many people know, Dhoni was a very new captain, so he needed that support from all of us. Before matches against teams like Australia, New Zealand, and England, our core group would get together during the game to strategize…

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Virat Kohli gets inspired by pressure to do better : Misbah – ul – Haq

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Virat Kohli

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively in a special Star Sports Press Room to preview the India vs Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, former Pakistan cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq discussed Virat Kohli performance against Pakistan during 2022 ICC T20 World Cup and how world-class players like him cope with pressure: “Everyone feels the pressure of playing in the India-Pakistan match. Whenever I used to play against India, if the start was good, I was confident and comfortable that I would perform. It’s in the player’s muscle memory and mind that when…

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In Ambati Rayudu’s book, Rajasthan Royals are clear favourites

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Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively to Star Sports Cricket Live, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu shared his thoughts on Rajasthan Royal’s chances of making it to 2nd spot, “Of course, they would love to win the next game they are playing and ideally should be winning it because the final game they play is against KKR. I don’t think KKR will give them anything easy, because they will be scared about RR coming into the playoffs, especially in the top 2, given the form RR have shown in the tournament. So, I…

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ZEE Entertainment to broadcast DP World ILT20 Season 3

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DP World ILT20

• 34 matches scheduled for DP World ILT20 starting from Saturday, 11th January 2025 for a month with final to be played on Sunday, 9 February 2025 • Exclusive digital partner ZEE5 to offer free-to-view streaming. • Preparations for a blockbuster Season 3 are underway following the big success in Season 2 which established the league as second most watched T20 cricket league attracting 348 million unique viewers from India and around the world. • A series of exciting announcements, six world class franchises, player line ups, activations and much…

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Changing paradigm of film storytelling in Hindi Cinema

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film storytelling in India

Mumbai: The evolution of film storytelling in India is a rich and dynamic narrative that spans over a century. It reflects the country’s cultural, social, and political changes, adapting to and often leading global trends in cinema. Early Cinema: Silent Films (1913-1930) The inception of Indian cinema dates back to 1913 with the release of Dadasaheb Phalke’s “Raja Harishchandra,” considered India’s first full-length feature film. These early films were silent and predominantly mythological, drawing heavily from Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. The storytelling was straightforward, focusing on moral…

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Vikrant Massey to be the first brand ambassador of inDrive

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Vikrant Massey

Mumbai: Man of the Year Vikrant Massey becomes the face of inDrive commute app after ’12th Fail’ success! Following the roaring success of his blockbuster film ’12th Fail’, Vikrant Massey adds another feather to his cap as he embarks on a new journey as the brand ambassador of the popular commute app, inDrive. With accolades still pouring in for his riveting performance in the film, Vikrant’s star continues to rise, with him bagging his first major brand endorsement deal. inDrive, a leading ride-hailing business in India, has announced Vikrant as…

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Director Anubhav Sinha showers praise on team Srikanth

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Anubhav Sinha

Mumbai: Last week, the Rajkummar Rao starrer Srikanth hit theaters, earning accolades from audiences and critics alike. Alongside Rao, the film features Alaya F, Jyothika, and Sharad Kelkar in pivotal roles. Recently, Suriya and Jyothika’s father-in-law joined the chorus of praise, commending producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani as well as actors and director Tushar Hiranandani, Anubhav Sinha also joined the chorus. Now, Anubhav Sinha took to social media to laud the film’s excellence. Anubhav Sinha wrote, “Saw it in a theater yesterday. Such an inspiring film and so…

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