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Belief and partnerships: How Shai Hope shaped West Indies' chase in Ranchi
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West Indies chase 250 to level T20I series vs India in Ranchi
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Cricket: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford fire West Indies to record T20 chase of 250
After India posted 249-5 batting first, the West Indies rode on a 120-run fourth-wicket partnership between Hope, who hit an unbeaten 102, and Rutherford (84) to achieve the target with nine balls to spare in Ranchi. Hope completed the win with the ninth six of his innings and one that brought up his century off 45 balls, as the West Indies bounced back to level the five-match series at 1-1.
APL Season 2: Tactical tweak seals first victory for Chola Chiefs; Chero Archers win again (Ld)
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Shreyas Iyer Explains India's Shock Loss to WI in Ranchi
India captain Shreyas Iyer attributed his side's stunning six-wicket defeat against the West Indies in the second T20 International to the dew factor and the almost non-existent margin for error on the pitch, despite India posting a formidable 249 for five.
Shai Hope smashes record T20I century against India with Ranchi stunner: Stat Pack
Shai Hope smashes record T20I century against India with Ranchi stunner: Stat Pack
2nd T20I: Hope credits partnerships, Rutherford's fireworks after WI script record chase in Ranchi
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) West Indies captain Shai Hope said building partnerships and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive batting were key to his team's six-wicket victory over India in the second T20I, as the visitors chased down a daunting target of 250 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here on Friday. Hope smashed a blistering 45-ball century, while Rutherford hammered 84 off 37 deliveries to help the West Indies complete the second-highest successful run chase in men's T20I cricket, reaching 252/4 with two overs to spare. Reflecting on the early setbacks that saw the visitors reduced to 5/2, Hope admitted the chase had become challenging but said playing in India always gave a team belief that a target could be achieved. That it's going to be a tough chase. But when you chase here in India, you always give yourself a chance. You always think you're in the game, regardless of what score is on the board. But five for two was always going to be challenging, Hope said after being named Player of the Match. Hope said the partnership with Rovman Powell helped the West Indies regain momentum before Rutherford's counter-attacking knock provided the decisive impetus to the chase. When we got that partnership there, myself and Rovman, we just got some more impetus in the innings, and then obviously Sherfane came and did what he did, played really well with the bat, and just gave us that spark that we needed to get over the line today, he said. The West Indies skipper also explained why he was content to let Rutherford take the attacking role during their match-winning 120-run fourth-wicket partnership. Hope reached his century off 45 balls, while Rutherford's 84 included seven fours and seven sixes. Yes, the thing about cricket, I really believe that we need to bat a lot better in partnerships. It's something that we tend to lack every now and again, but sometimes you just got to sit back, as you say, and watch (your partner) play shots, he said. In that situation there, as long as we kept going at the rate to keep up with the game, then I didn't need to take any unnecessary risk. I thought we were going really nicely, so just about calculating that chase as best we can, Hope added. Hope also praised off-spinner Roston Chase, whose three-wicket haul helped the West Indies recover after India's explosive start with the bat. Chase returned figures of 3/24, providing crucial breakthroughs as the hosts were restricted to 249/5. Amazing. On a surface and a field like this, to go at six runs an over is unbelievable. So he really kept us in the game. I know it was very difficult conditions to bowl on, so the way how he bowled and kept us in the game made it a lot easier for us to do that throughout the chase, that score, Hope said. Asked about his ability to clear the boundaries consistently, Hope credited his bats and the conditions while acknowledging that luck had also played a role in his outstanding innings. I just must say, all those SS bats that I have are pretty good. But yeah, the ball seemed to be travelling quite a bit here. Yes, the boundaries were a little bit bigger on the bigger side, but you just got to back myself. Just once the ball's in my zone, look at the best option to get the boundary, and it just came off well today. As I said before, I got to get some luck going my way, and today was one of those days for me, he said. The West Indies captain said his recent run of form was a result of preparation and maintaining mental freshness rather than any special comfort playing in India. It's a tough one. You know, when you're scoring runs, you're just happy. Maybe I could say it's a good streak I have with my form right now, but I just think the way I'm preparing, the way I'm trying to stay mentally fresh and ready is giving me the best chance of performing. I just hope it continues as long as possible, he said. Despite his remarkable century, Hope insisted he was not allowing the success to affect his mindset. No, definitely not. I never try to get too high. I try to keep myself as neutral as I can, he added. The victory gave the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the series, with the visitors producing a remarkable recovery after Mayank Yadav's three-wicket burst had put India in control early in the chase.
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West Indies Makes History with Record Chase Against India in Ranchi
West Indies achieved a historic T20 chase against India, scoring 250 runs with 9 balls to spare at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. West Indies Makes History with Record Chase Against India in Ranchi
2nd T20I: Hope, Rutherford power West Indies to record chase against India in Ranchi
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope smashed a blistering 45-ball century before Sherfane Rutherford hammered 84 off 37 deliveries as the West Indies pulled off a sensational six-wicket victory over India in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday, getting past a daunting target of 250 to register the second-highest successful run-chase in men's T20I cricket. Hope and Rutherford shared a record 120-run stand for the fourth wicket after India pacer Mayank Yadav's hat-trick in the Power-play period had brought them back in the game with the visitors struggling at 44/3. Their counterattacking partnership was the biggest for the West Indies in T20Is for the fourth wicket as well as the third biggest for the fourth wicket against India in the shortest format. After a half-century off 24 balls, Hope had another brilliant follow-up to his tour, hitting 104 from 45 balls, the fastest T20I century by a West Indian against India and the second-quickest West Indian in the format (after Johnson Charles's 39-ball effort against South Africa in 2023). Rutherford provided equally destructive support, bringing up his half-century off 24 balls and finishing with 84 off 37 deliveries, including seven fours and seven sixes. The left-hander's eighth T20I fifty also extended his sequence of consecutive 50-plus scores to three, putting him alongside Evin Lewis and Nicholas Pooran among West Indies batters to achieve the feat. Both Hope and Rutherford recorded the joint-second-fastest half-centuries by a West Indies batter against India in T20Is, behind Johnson Charles' 20-ball effort in 2016. Reverting to the visitors' pursuit of 249 for 5, they overtook Australia's 245 for 5 against New Zealand at Auckland in 2018 for the second-highest successful run chase in T20Is, behind South Africa's 259 for 4 in the 19th over against West Indies at Centurion in 2023. India also suffered a loss despite such a strong batting performance that led to 249 for 5 in 20 overs. India had earlier put up a strong total of 249/5, thanks largely to Sanju Samson's blazing knock of 82 off 41 balls, skipper Shreyas Iyer's quickfire 40 off 18 balls and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 44 off 18. The highly aggressive batting from the three helped the hosts arrest a middle-order collapse and end up with a huge total. Samson was aggressive from the word go, punishing the West Indies pace attack with aggressive hitting during the powerplay. The right-hander scored a half-century off just 21 balls, tying the record for the fastest 50 by an Indian in T20Is versus West Indies, held by Virat Kohli. It was achieved at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai against West Indies in 2019. India were 79/1 at the end of the Power-play and raced to 127/1 at the halfway mark, with Samson and Ishan Kishan going at a good rate. Ishan Kishan played some flamboyant shots before he was bowled by Roston Chase for 43 off 22 balls in the 12th over. Chase then bowled Dube for seven off 10 balls, dragging the left-hander on to his stumps, before Shamar Springer took the catch in the deep off a Kesture Paul delivery in the 15th over to dismiss 'missed chance' Samson. It was the right-hander's second consecutive half-century as he scored 82 (94, 46) before Kamil Pooran caught him. Chase quickly clawed his way back, ending with 3/24, before India's momentum was finally checked in the final overs. Tilak and Iyer then bludgeoned the hosts' attack for an 83-run stand in 32 balls, taking the score to within almost 250 runs. Tilak was particularly brutal in the final stretch, clattering three sixes in a row while Dhir also brought out the big shots with a four off the sole ball he faced. In reply, West Indies lost an early wicket when Mayank Yadav removed two in the first over. After mistiming a pull and falling for four off two, Kamil Pooran was snaffled at midwicket by a well-judged catch from substitute Ravi Bishnoi. Hetmyer was out for a golden duck to a delivery that was hurtling down at 144.5 kph before forcing him into a rushed cross-batted shot across the line. Mayank returned to remove Rovman Powell for 24 off 13 balls in the sixth over, clocking 149.5 kph as he beat the batter's attempted heave and sent the off stump cartwheeling. His three-wicket burst left the West Indies in trouble, but Hope responded with an attacking half-century to keep the chase alive. Hopes half-century was raised in 24 balls, with Rutherford at the other end matching the rate. They milked India's errors Mayank a sitter of a catch from Kuldeep Yadav at short fine leg offered Hope a life just before drinks. The southpaw capitalised on the respite and raced to his half-century off just 24 balls, flaying the Indian bowlers to all parts. The 15th over finally saw Kuldeep winning the battle against Rutherford, as the left-arm wrist spinner trapped the batsman for 84 off 37 balls in his own bowling. However, Rutherford got a touch of luck when an outside-off length ball was played by him for a drive back of square and was caught by wicketkeeper Samson. The stand was worth 120 runs. Yet the damage was done. Hope's magnificent knock had got the visitors close enough, and the West Indies crossed the line at 252/4 to clinch a historic six-wicket win with the highest successful T20I run chase in their history and second-highest in the format overall. Brief scores: India 249/5 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 82, Tilak Varma 44; Roston Chase 3/24, Shamar Springer 2/64) lost to West Indies 252/4 in 18.3 overs (Shai Hope 102 not out, Sherfane Rutherford 84; Mayank Yadav 3/36) by six wickets.
Hope springs eternal as West Indies pull off highest chase in T20Is in Ranchi
Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the match on its head with a 120-run stand for the fourth wicket. Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 as the West Indies chased down India's 250-run target with nine balls to spare.
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Highlights Grand Theft Auto VI will feature six newly announced radio stations hosted by artists including Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Burna Boy and Robyn. Rockstar Games is introducing on-demand podcasts for the first time in the series. Players will be able to keep listening to music through Jason and Lucias smartphone headphones after leaving a vehicle. Grand Theft Auto VI is bringing a star-studded music line-up to its fictional state of Leonida, alongside a new way for players to listen while exploring the game world. Rockstar Games revealed six radio stations on October 8, confirming a mix of international artists, celebrity presenters and music spanning several genres. The announcement also introduced two notable changes to the series audio experience: on-demand podcasts and the ability to continue listening through the protagonists smartphone headphones when they leave their vehicles. The game is scheduled to launch on November 19, with further radio stations and music announcements expected before release. Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey and Burna Boy join the radio line-up The six announced stations cover a broad range of musical styles, from Latin and African music to country, pop and heavy metal. Cocoteo FM will feature contemporary Latin music, including bachata, merengue, dembow and reggaeton. Bad Bunny and RaiNao will appear as in-game radio hosts El Martillo and La Gata. RaiNao told Pitchfork that being part of the game was a special opportunity to represent her culture and community. She also recalled playing earlier Grand Theft Auto titles and listening to music while driving in the game. Back Country Radio will focus on what Rockstar describes as renegade country, with Morgan Wallen and Lana Del Rey serving as in-game hosts MW and Delta Dawne. Del Rey's husband, Jeremy Dufrene, will also appear as Mud Dog Mike, a roving reporter, swamp meteorologist and airboat captain. AfroBank FM will feature African music, amapiano and 3-step, with Burna Boy and DJ Palms Trax appearing as Burna and Palmsy. The remaining stations include heavy metal outlet The Chamber 106.6, featuring Slayer members Kerry King and Tom Araya; pop station Flash FM, hosted by Robyn and model Alex Consani; and Dirty South Classics, where Miami hip-hop artists Trick Daddy and Trina will present regional favourites. GTA 6 introduces on-demand podcasts The new radio line-up is not the only change to the game's audio features. Rockstar is introducing on-demand podcasts for the first time in the franchise, giving players another way to engage with audio content during gameplay. Players will also be able to keep listening to music through Jason and Lucia's smartphone headphones when they leave a car. In previous games, leaving a vehicle meant losing access to its radio station. The station previews are available in the Music section of the official Grand Theft Auto VI website. More stations and soundtrack details are still to come The announcement follows Rockstar's reveal of Grand Theft Auto VI : The Album in September. The 34-track companion record includes Travis Scott's RHYNO and music from Rauw Alejandro, CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress and Keith Richards, among others. Rockstar has confirmed that more radio stations are still to be announced. Upcoming additions are expected to include classic rock, blues, electronic music and talk radio, alongside further singles from the companion album. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026. The expanded radio offering adds another layer to the game's fictional setting, combining familiar music formats with new listening options for players.
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Sanju Samson's explosive 82, followed by rapid knocks from Shreyas Iyer (40) and Tilak Varma (44 not out), propelled India to their highest-ever T20I total against the West Indies, posting 249/5 in the second T20I in Ranchi.
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2nd T20I: Samson, Tilak Power India To 249/5 Against West Indies In Ranchi
JSCA International Stadium Complex: An explosive 82 off 41 balls by Sanju Samson and Tilak Varmas unbeaten 44 off 18 deliveries, complemented by Shreyas Iyers quickfire 40 off 18 balls, powered India to a formidable 249/5 in 20 overs against the West Indies in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday. Samson and Tilak set the stage for Indias imposing total with contrasting yet equally destructive knocks, while Iyers late assault, which included 44 runs off 18 deliveries in the partnership with Tilak, ensured the hosts finished on a high after the visitors briefly fought back through Roston Chases three-wicket burst. Samson blazed his way to a quickfire fifty as India comfortably reached 79/1 in the Power-play against the West Indies in the first T20I, racking up huge pressure on the visitors' bowling unit. Samson scored his ninth T20I fifty off just 21 balls, equaling the fastest half-century by an Indian in T20Is against the West Indies, a feat previously achieved by Virat Kohli. Kohli's fastest T20I half-century in India against West Indies also came off 21 balls at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in 2019. Impression by the right-hander continued from the very first over, unleashing the attack on Windies bowlers and maximizing fielding restrictions. There was a lot of strain on Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd as India cruised ahead in the run rate. Abhishek Sharma (20 off 12) too got off to a flier but was dismissed by Roston Chase off the off-spinner's first ball. Ishan Kishan opened his account in front of his home crowd before Samson. As Samson found the fence at will and Kishan took guard patiently, India emerged to stride at six for the loss of no wicket after the first six overs, a position that will certainly give West Indies plenty to ponder. India kept pushing on the runs, reaching 127/1 at the halfway stage as Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan began to target the West Indies bowlers. Sanju was 72 off just 33 balls when he got out, and local hero Kishan hit 33 from 17 balls, maintaining a brisk scoring rate that kept the visitors on the back foot. Samson punished the West Indies for the chances they had missed, Kamil Pooran and Motie failing to hold on to the catches after which the right-hander continued his onslaught. Both batters were scoring boundaries regularly, and India looked set to amass a hefty score before the West Indies started thinking about a breakthrough. Indias innings suffered a few setbacks after a blistering start, with the West Indies fighting back through off-spinner Roston Chase. Ishan Kishan entertained the home crowd with a fluent 43 off 22 balls, including six fours and two sixes, before Chase bowled him in the 12th over to end a promising knock. The off-spinner then struck again to dismiss Shivam Dube for seven off 10 balls, dragging the left-hander onto his stumps as India lost their third wicket. Sanju Samson, meanwhile, continued his sensational innings before falling for a magnificent 82 off 41 balls, studded with nine fours and four sixes. Shamar Springer broke the standstill in the 15th over, with Kamil Pooran taking a catch in the deep to make amends for an earlier dropped chance. Samson received a standing ovation from the Ranchi crowd as he walked back, having registered the highest individual T20I score at the venue. Chase finished his four overs with impressive figures of 3/24, helping the West Indies claw their way back after Indias explosive start. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma joined forces to give India a late-innings flourish, powering the hosts to a formidable 249/5 in 20 overs after the West Indies had briefly fought back with a flurry of wickets. Iyer smashed 40 off just 18 balls, while Tilak remained unbeaten on 44 off 18 deliveries, as the pair added a crucial partnership of 83 runs in 32 deliveries in the death overs to put India firmly in control. Tilak was particularly destructive, striking boundaries at will and taking the attack to the West Indies bowlers when India needed a strong finish. Tilak in particular was aggressive in the partnership, smashing a hat-trick of maximums, helping India add a substantial total in the final overs. Naman Dhir chipped in with a four off his only ball, as India finished with 249/5, setting the West Indies a daunting target. Tilak was particularly destructive, striking boundaries at will and taking the attack to the West Indies bowlers when India needed a strong finish. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Pro Wrestling League returns with blockbuster Season 6 in Delhi
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The six-member medal-winning contingent was felicitated, celebrating one of Indias strongest wrestling campaigns at the Asian Games in decades. Hosting Season 6 in Delhi is a key part of the Leagues plan to be staged in a different franchise city every season, taking PWL to varied fan bases across the country. Season 6 will feature six high-calibre franchises competing for the coveted crown: Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, Haryana Thunders, Delhi Dangal Warriors, Maharashtra Kesari, Punjab Royals, and UP Dominators. Season 6 will showcase 86 world-class men and women grapplers, including 34 Olympians and Commonwealth, Asian Games, and World Championship medallists. The roster features global luminaries such as Japanese Olympic champion Yui Susaki, alongside Indias finest marquee names. The competition will be staged across nine Olympic weight divisions -- 57kg, 65kg, 74kg, 86kg, and 125kg in the men's category, while the women's competition will be held in 53kg, 57kg, 62kg, and 76kg. To enhance television and digital engagement, PWL Season 6 will continue with the broadcast-optimised match structure of two rounds of three minutes (2 x 3). The format will once again feature the Power Minute, with all scoring points doubling during the final 60 seconds of a bout, creating high-leverage climaxes and adding further intensity to the action on the mat. Dayaan Farooqui, Chairman, Pro Wrestling League, said, Wrestling is deeply embedded in Indias sporting culture, and our wrestlers have consistently carried the nations pride onto the global stage. Season 6 of the Pro Wrestling League is a celebration of that rich legacy, while also taking the sport towards new global benchmarks. Our vision has always been to take the League to a different franchise city each season, bringing world-class wrestling closer to fans across the country. We are delighted to welcome some of the worlds finest wrestlers to Delhi and look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for fans while further strengthening the sports presence in India, he said. Akhil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Pro Wrestling League, said, Our objective for Season 6 has been clear: to build an elite, fan-first product that matches the expectations of todays sports audiences. Delhi is the perfect setting for this, bringing together Indias rich wrestling heritage with the energy of a city that has always embraced the sport. Bringing Season 6 to Delhi, the capital of India and a city with a deep-rooted wrestling culture, is therefore especially significant for us. Todays felicitation is a tribute to the athletes whose dedication continues to elevate Indian wrestling, while January will provide the stage for them to showcase their world-class talent and deliver an unforgettable experience for fans, he added. Aman Sehrawat, Olympic Medallist and Asian Games 2026 gold medallist, said, Winning medals at the Olympics and the Asian Games has been the reward for years of sacrifice, discipline and hard work. To be felicitated for these achievements and to receive this honour in Delhi, in front of the wrestling community and fans, feels truly special. Moments like these remind you of the journey you have undertaken and the people who have supported you along the way. As a wrestler, it is also exciting to see the Pro Wrestling League return to the capital, and I look forward to seeing the sport reach new audiences and inspire the next generation of wrestlers. Sujeet Kalkal, Asian Games 2026 gold medallist, said, The Pro Wrestling League has played an important role in my journey as a wrestler and has given me opportunities that have helped me grow both on and off the mat. Competing alongside and against some of the best wrestlers in the world gave me the confidence, exposure and belief to take on bigger challenges. To now be felicitated as an Asian Games gold medallist is a very special feeling, and it makes me realise how far the journey has come. PWL has been an important part of that journey, and I am excited to see it return to Delhi and continue giving young Indian wrestlers the platform to dream bigger. Building on a rich legacy, the Pro Wrestling League has delivered premier combat sports entertainment since its inception in 2015. Over five fiercely contested editions, the tournament has witnessed iconic rivalries and celebrated champions. Following the leagues high-octane Season 5, which culminated in defending champions Haryana Thunders edging Delhi Dangal Warriors in a thrilling 54 final, Season 6 is poised to set a new benchmark for competitive wrestling in India.
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2nd T20I: Motie Replaces Forde As WI Elect To Bowl In Ranchi
JSCA International Stadium Complex: The West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second T20I of the series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday. West Indies captain Shai Hope said his side opted to bowl first, taking into account the wet conditions and the possibility of them worsening as the evening progresses. He acknowledged the quick turnaround between matches and said the team was keen to learn from its mistakes and come back stronger. Hope also confirmed one change to the West Indies playing XI with Gudakesh Motie coming in for Matthew Forde. We are going to bowl first, this time around. We gotta look at the conditions; it's wet and will get worse in the evening. Quick turnaround, trying to learn from the mistakes. Just come back stronger. It's already a bit wet, so it's going to get even worse as the evening goes on. We're just going to try to put them under pressure with the ball and then chase them down. It's about trying to learn from the mistakes we made in the first game. Especially against a quality side like India, you can't really give them too many chances. We've got to make sure we put that game behind us quickly and come back stronger today. One change. Matthew Forde is out, and Gudakesh Motie is in. Everyone's probably going to get a go on this tour, said Hope after the toss. India captain Shreyas Iyer said his team would have preferred to bowl first as well, but stressed the need to adapt quickly to the conditions. He said the focus was on maintaining high standards throughout the 40 overs and challenging themselves to improve, adding that India would field an unchanged playing XI. We were looking to bowl first as well; we will have to adapt quickly. We have talked about maintaining standards for 40 overs. We want to challenge ourselves to get better. We are going with the same team, said Iyer. Playing XIs: India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav Playing XIs: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Scream Actor CW Morgan Dead; Cause Still A Big Question Mark
Actor C.W. Morgan, best known for playing Hank Loomis in the original 1996 horror film Scream, has died at the age of 72. According to TMZ, medical examiner records show that Morgan died on August 30 in Los Angeles County, with reports indicating that his body was found in a bathroom. Police reportedly suspect natural causes, but his official cause and manner of death remain undetermined. Morgan also appeared in Scream 3, leaving his mark on the iconic horror franchise. Heres what we know about the reported death investigation and the actors memorable role in the Scream series.
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PWL Season 6 Announced With Top Grapplers
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to kick off its sixth season from January 9 to 26 next year in New Delhi, featuring 86 grapplers, including 34 international medallists. Six franchises will compete across Olympic weight categories, with Indian Asian Games medallists and Japanese Olympic champion Yui Susaki among the participants.
West Indies elect to bowl first in second T20I against India in Ranchi
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India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: West Indies Win Toss, Elect to Bowl in Ranchi
West Indies captain Shai Hope wins the toss and elects to field first against India in the 2nd T20I at Ranchi, citing dew. India go unchanged seeking a 2-0 series lead. The post India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: West Indies Win Toss, Elect to Bowl in Ranchi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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India vs West Indies Playing 11: The India vs West Indies 2nd T20I match will played today at 7 PM in Ranchi. India is currently leading the series with 1-0 and now is a good chance for West Indies to level the score in the five match series against India. People can watch the match on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. The toss will happen around 6:30 PM.
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India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Live: India eye more dominance in Ranchi
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Marvel teases mysterious 'Zodiac' series with clues hidden in its title design
Highlights Marvel Television has announced Zodiac , a new spy thriller coming to Disney+ in 2028. Brad Winderbaum hinted that the series' title design contains clues about its direction. Filming is scheduled to begin in London in spring 2027, with casting expected to start soon. Marvel Television has announced a new spy thriller, Zodiac , for Disney+, but the studio is keeping details of the upcoming series under wraps. The project was revealed during Marvel Television and Marvel Animation's panel at New York Comic Con 2026 on Thursday, 8 October. Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics and Franchise, introduced the series and hinted that its title design contains clues about what viewers can expect. It's a spy thriller, Winderbaum told the audience. He added that fans familiar with Marvel's comics might spot clues about the show's direction by looking closely at the title design. However, Marvel has yet to reveal the storyline, characters or cast, leaving plenty of questions about the new project. When will Marvel's Zodiac begin filming? Production on Zodiac is scheduled to begin in London in spring 2027, with the series set to premiere on Disney+ in 2028. Winderbaum confirmed that casting is expected to begin within a couple of weeks of the announcement. He also made it clear that further details would remain secret for now. And no, I can't tell you anything else about it yet because it's a secret! he said. What is Zodiac about? Marvel has confirmed that Zodiac will be a spy thriller, but it has not disclosed further plot details or explained the significance of the title. The reference to hidden clues in the title design could offer comic book fans an early indication of the direction the series might take. However, Marvel has not confirmed which characters or storylines from its comics will feature in the show. The announcement came during New York Comic Con 2026, which runs from 8 to 11 October. More information about Zodiac is expected as the project moves towards production.
Jharkhand CM orders probe into alleged police assault on tribal woman
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken cognisance of allegations that a tribal woman was assaulted and tortured by police personnel in Latehar district. He has directed Latehars Superintendent of Police to immediately investigate the matter, take appropriate action, and submit a report. The matter came to the Chief Ministers notice following a post on X. Responding to it, Soren issued instructions to the Latehar SP, saying that such a situation was unacceptable. The alleged incident took place in the Bariyatu police station area of Latehar district. According to the woman and local villagers, Punia Devi had taken goats to graze on the afternoon of October 5 when she got into an altercation with police personnel who were allegedly in plain clothes. It has been alleged that Bariyatu police station in-charge Prabhat Kumar Das and three other police personnel subsequently took her with them. The woman alleged that she was assaulted on the way, subjected to misbehaviour and abused with casteist slurs. Villagers further alleged that she was assaulted at the police station, where she was purportedly tied by her hands, hung upside down, and beaten with sticks. The woman also levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against the police personnel. The complaint further alleged that the police accused the woman of cultivating poppy and forcibly took Rs 80,000 that had been kept at her home for a wedding. She was reportedly released from the police station the following night. The allegations have not been independently verified. Protesting against the alleged incident, villagers approached the office of the Latehar Superintendent of Police and submitted a written complaint demanding action against the police personnel concerned. After the matter came to light, the Chief Minister directed the police administration to investigate. The Latehar police administration has constituted an inquiry team headed by the Balumath Sub-Divisional Police Officer and a woman police officer. Jharkhands local tribal organisations have demanded the suspension of the accused police personnel and registration of an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The allegations are currently under investigation.
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Action star Vidyut Jammwal is set to make his highly anticipated Hollywood debut in Paramount Pictures live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, Street Fighter. To mark the milestone, Paramount Pictures India hosted a grand promotional event in Mumbai, where a special featurette was unveiled highlighting Jammwal in his role as the legendary character [] The post Vidyut Jammwal Makes Hollywood Debut as Dhalsim in Street Fighter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Fadnavis criticises Congress on SIR; releases parliamentary footage of Kapil Sibal defending process
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday delivered a scathing rebuttal to the Congress party as high-octane protests led by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process brought central Delhi to a standstill. Taking to social media, CM Fadnavis released archival parliamentary footage of former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal speaking in official support of the SIR framework during the Congress-led UPA tenure. The clipwhich has rapidly gone viraldirectly counters the Oppositions current claims that the voter roll revision is a conspiracy or an unconstitutional procedure. The Opposition parties have alleged that over 13 crore names have allegedly been left out in the draft poll rolls and has been protesting against it. In his direct hit at the Congress leadership, CM Fadnavis highlighted the stark contrast between the party's historic stance and its current street demonstrations. Congress is busy shouting against SIR from every possible stage, only to have its own former Law Minister Kapil Sibal's words come back to expose the drama. The Parliament record doesnt change with political convenience. Perhaps Congress should first check their own history before manufacturing new conspiracy theories. Sometimes, the best rebuttal comes from your own partys past! CM Fadnavis captioned the video as 'Congress' double standards', urging citizens to listen to official parliamentary proceedings from the UPA era and judge who is telling the truth. The video shared by the Chief Minister shows then-Law Minister Kapil Sibal explaining the three precise categories under which the SIR process removes or updates names on the voter list. Deletion of duplicate entries take place when a voter shifts from one constituency to another, followed by seamless re-registration at the new address. Also during updating old electoral rolls during boundary reorganisations. There will be routine deletion of names of deceased individuals upon verification, said the former law minister in the video. In the footage, Sibal emphasised that no legitimate voter could be barred by registration officers, noting that millions of citizens routinely applied for inclusion under established statutory provisions. The video comes at a sensitive moment as Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lead sustained street demonstrations demanding the halting of the SIR process and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over what they claim is the disenfranchisement of 13 crore people during the recent SIR process. The protests near Jantar Mantar and Election Commission headquarters have seen tense scuffles with law enforcement, leading to police complaints and political trade-offs. BJP leaders have rallied around CM Fadnavis's statement, asserting that the Opposition is attempting to manufacture a non-existent controversy over a standard voter roll hygiene drive that their own government previously endorsed and defended on the floor of Parliament. The CM's comments come a day after the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maharashtra, in a major push to ensure maximum voter participation and clean electoral rolls, has launched targeted registration drives and door-to-door verification campaigns across the state. Operating under the guidelines of the ECI, election authorities have committed to ensuring that no eligible citizen is left off the electoral roll and no ineligible entries remain. The extensive outreach forms a crucial leg of the ongoing SIR process. Special voter registration camps have been conducted across all colleges and universities in Maharashtra from October 5 to October 9. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are deployed at campus sites to assist eligible students with completing application forms and to resolve queries regarding the SIR workflow, said the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maharashtra release. BLOs are conducting home visits to identify eligible citizens missing from the Draft Electoral Roll and collect Form 6 following verification. For residents unavailable during home visits, special voter registration camps will be held at all designated polling stations on October 10 and October 11, 2026. Citizens whose names appear on the list of absent or migrated voters (compiled during house-to-house enumeration) can apply for re-enrolment or correction. The official list of absent/shifted voters has been published online at ceoelection.maharashtra.gov.in for public verification.
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After Oscar entry, Hombale Films brings acclaimed Marathi film Gondhal to global audiences
After national acclaim and its selection as Indias official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, Hombale Films expands its global footprint by bringing the Marathi drama Gondhal to international cinema screens. Written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal is a Marathi folk-thriller starring an ensemble cast, including Kishor Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, and Nishad Bhoir, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Based on a traditional overnight devotional ritual in rural Maharashtra, the film tells a story of faith, human passion, power, and betrayal that aims to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Ever since its release, Gondhal has won critical acclaim, winning top honors at major film festivals, including the Silver Peacock for Best Director at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), and earning love from movie lovers for its storytelling, cultural backdrop, and visual depth. Adding another feather to its cap, the film was recently selected as Indias official entry for the Oscars 2027 (99th Academy Awards) in the Best International Feature Film category. Pan-India banner Hombale Films has now officially backed the film to handle its overseas theatrical distribution, ensuring that this project reaches moviegoers worldwide. Taking to their social media handles, Hombale Films made the announcement along with a poster, writing: From an award-winning Marathi film to Indias official entry for the Oscars 2027, #Gondhal. We are proud to bring this powerful story to audiences across the globe. Overseas Release by @hombalefilms. SOON IN CINEMAS. The production house is behind blockbuster franchises and films such as the KGF, Kantara and Salaar franchise, and Mahavatar Narsimha, while also having internationally distributed Hanuman Ansh. Looking ahead, the production house has an interesting line-up of films, including Salaar: Part 2 Shouryaanga Parvam, Mahavatar Parshuram, Suriya 48, Yeto Ka Naay, and an upcoming collaboration with Hrithik Roshan. Also Read: Mrunal Thakur celebrates Marathi Film Gondhal as Indias official Oscar entry for 2027; says, What a moment of pride
Shriya Saran has credited the directors and writers she has worked with for shaping the roles that audiences have appreciated, admitting that luck has played a part in her career. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actor spoke about how the people who believed in her and imagined her in particular characters helped shape her journey in films. Shriya, who plays Nandini Salgaonkar, the wife of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn), in the Hindi Drishyam franchise, acknowledged that making decisions is not her strongest suit. She also expressed gratitude towards the filmmakers who trusted her with their projects and wrote roles with her in mind. I am not very good at making decisions. I suck at them, so I think its all luck, Shriya said. The actor went on to acknowledge the writers and directors who offered her opportunities and believed she could bring their characters to life. She said the roles that audiences have liked are a result of the creative teams who envisioned her in them. There are some lovely people who have written good parts and trusted me, believed in me, and given me those films. Whatever parts or roles Ive done that people have liked, I give all the credit to my directors and writers for believing in me, writing those roles for me, and imagining me in them, she added. Shriya Sarans association with the Drishyam franchise Shriya plays Nandini Salgaonkar in the Hindi Drishyam films, starring alongside Ajay Devgn, who portrays Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable operator and film enthusiast who goes to extraordinary lengths to protect his family. The franchise follows Vijay as he uses his knowledge of films and careful planning to stay ahead of the police. The third instalment of the Hindi franchise was scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, bringing the story of the Salgaonkar family into its final chapter. Also Read:EXCLUSIVE: Shriya Saran reveals she continued shooting for Drishyam The Conclusion on the day her father was undergoing spine surgery; says, He could not really walk
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2025 ODI WC Win Is Harmanpreet's Biggest Legacy As Indias Captain: Anjum Chopra
ODI World Cup: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Harmanpreet Kaur's biggest legacy as the sides skipper will be the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup triumph on home soil, adding that she has left the team as a far stronger, more experienced and more confident side than the one she inherited. Harmanpreet stepped down as India captain across formats this week after nearly a decade in charge, and Smriti Mandhana has been named her successor. Harmanpreet captained India in five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is and signed off from her tenure by leading India to their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in Nisshin, Japan last month. The biggest legacy Harmanpreet will always have to her credit as a leader is winning the ODI World Cup in 2025. Look at how her batting shaped up in that tournament - in the league games, the semifinal, and the final, and how the team evolved to get there through everyone's contribution. It wasn't just Harman. With every player contributing, Harman was able to lift that crown and India was able to win. Harman has grown in stature alongside this team, especially over the last three and a half years since taking over the ODI captaincy. Earlier, we played T20s far and few between with more one-day games on the schedule. In recent years, that shifted to where almost every bilateral tour includes T20s, sometimes even more than ODIs. I've seen her grow into that leadership role, and her legacy will always be measured by where she took the reins to where she leaves them. In the one-day format, the Indian team are world champions. They are a far stronger, more energised, skillful, and experienced unit than when she took over. That will be her legacy, alongside the aggression and confidence she brought into that dressing room over the years. If those qualities are carried forward, this Indian team is on the right path and the process is well set, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Friday. Anjum, who has known Harmanpreet since meeting in a training camp in 2008, felt the persona behind the former captain has stayed the same through years of drastic changes in the women's game. I've thought through this question so many times in the last 48 hours. What is that one memory? It will not be just one memory. Yes, I've seen her from the closest proximity of being a part of the Indian team, even before she became a member in the 2008 training camp, from there to playing her first World Cup match against Pakistan in 2009 till date. I've seen Harmanpreet grow as a player, and I've seen Harmanpreet grow as a captain. You only get wiser with every passing day, so she has also grown in stature and age. It has been a very balanced approach from what I've seen. I say this without bias: having seen Harmanpreet from close quarters to what I see today, whether in the last T20 World Cup or whenever our last conversation happened, I don't think the person Harmanpreet Kaur has changed, even though things around her have changed dramatically for the women's game. I have never seen an impulsive side in her. From those days, I've always seen a calm demeanour in Harmanpreet Kaur. As a captain, if somebody makes an ordinary effort in the field - like failing to stop a ball, not throwing it back quickly, or conceding an extra run - she will give that person a go right on the ground, whether the cameras catch it or not. But the moment that same person makes a good stop, takes a wicket, or takes a catch, she will be the first person to run across and compliment them. Ive seen both sides of skipper Harman over the years. Harmanpreet as an individual hasn't changed, and that's the beauty of it. That reflects in the team, in her persona, and in every aspect of a leader. Probably that's also the biggest highlight of Harmanpreets tenure at the helm as captain of the Indian team, she elaborated. Asked on when the side became unmistakably hers, as India evolved from being underdogs to serious contenders for winning global events, Anjum said, Its changed because weve started seeing results in a positive way. Im not saying that earlier captains didnt give results, but when Harman took over, even in the 2018 World Cup in Guyana, I remember very clearly the first match against New Zealand where she scored a hundred - it was the first hundred for an Indian in a T20I. You could see it in the approach, body language, and its not just with Harman - that goes for any leader in this mould. Weve had leaders in the past and we will have leaders in the future. Its also about an individuals persona and character. How they are and how they play the sport got reflected in the Indian team as well. When she took over, the team had a few senior players playing alongside, but they were constantly changing. But this team has grown and Harman has grown with this team. That's why those near misses always hurt - she was always in the thick of things as a leader and captain. If you read and observe it, I'll say from the time she took over all-format captain - that was in 2022 (after Mithali Raj retired). It was very evident that this is Harmanpreet Kaur's team and she is the one who is holding the fort. I won't say calling the shots. I'll say holding the fort. To me, it was very much visible that it was Harmanpreet Kaur's team. India's journey to winning the 2025 ODI World Cup title came after a string of near misses at global events, and Anjum felt a captain can only take a team at a pace it is able to follow. It's about making sure the team believes in that as well - it's not just one person. I saw how India let go of the World Cup in 2017 at Lord's. In 2020, they were still getting their act together in T20 cricket. 2023 was a near miss against Australia in that semifinal game, and in 2024, they were underprepared when they played in the UAE. After all these journeys, Smriti has been around for such a long time and played so many World Cups. Deepti has been around for a long time, and Jemimah has been part of World Cups since 2018. That experience has been there, but as the simple saying goes: the speed of the leader is the speed of the team. The leader has to be right in front, and only at that speed will the team follow. You can't be a quick leader if the team isn't following. The moment you take up a role, you have to understand what you want, but before that, you have to understand what pace you can run at and what pace the team can run at. It has to be that balancing act. She also rejected the argument that India's early exits from the last two T20 World Cups, in 2024 and 2026, led to Harmanpreet stepping down as captain. I'll be brutally honest here. Captaincy can change things because it's leadership, but in Indian cricket, and largely in Indian sports, a captain's tenure is never clearly defined. It can be long, or it can be short. We've even seen someone captain on debut. If I have to answer this question about the exits in the two T20 World Cups, I don't think the team was equipped to handle the opposition. Whether it was in the UAE or in England, we have the same set of players playing both 50-over and T20 cricket, using the same template. Look at the matches closely in the UAE and in England - I'm not saying only Harman, Smriti, or Deepti were scoring, but look at the template and style of cricket. A captain does not decide that style of cricket; individual players decide that style by how they go out and play. Nobody tells you to settle for 150, 160, or 170. For the last two to two-and-a-half years, 200 in a T20 game has become a standard par score, even in women's cricket. When you get to a World Cup, you expect a minimum score of 180 or 190, sometimes even more. If these same Indian players are scoring 200 or chasing down 220 in franchise cricket, why does that template not get replicated at a T20 World Cup? It has to be replicated. If it's not, that means either the preparation is incomplete, the confidence isn't there, or you're unable to execute it for some reason. You can't be chasing 200-plus in a WPL match and then struggle to reach 150 or 160 convincingly on the international stage. So it isn't a captaincy issue. I could understand blaming captaincy if tactical decisions were incorrect or if there was favouritism. I've constantly said, even before the start of the 2025 World Cup, that India is short of bowling reserves. Shafali had to be brought in to take those two wickets to secure a victory. I'm very happy we won that World Cup, but we were still short on bowling depth. Even today, we play with one fast bowler like Kranti Gaud, and Nandini Sharma has just walked in. If changing captaincy guarantees ICC trophies, then change it every tournament - no harm in that. Nobody would complain - not me, not my seniors, nor the current Indian team. If it meant winning an ICC trophy, we could have a new captain every tournament. But the template has to be set by the players, not the captain. It is set individually by the batters, bowlers, and wicketkeepers and that is where the Indian team faltered, both in 2024 and in 2026. On why Harmanpreet has spoken often of sacrifice in her Instagram post while announcing her resignation, Anjum offered a deep explanation into it. The biggest sacrifice you make is setting aside your own desire and will to play a certain way. Sometimes you want to bat at number three, but the team requires you to bat at four or open, so you take up that difficult role. You have to put the team's interest ahead of your own. You might want to bowl or not want to bowl, or the team might need you stationed on the boundary line - those are small things. But largely, sacrifice comes from understanding that the team's interest comes first. The common interest is that the team has to win, but how? Either the team walks through the door first, or you as an individual walk through first. That is how small and large decisions are made - decisions made very frequently in squad selection, playing eleven selection, and determining who bats where and when. How much time do you feel a player needs versus what the management feels? You might want a certain setup that isn't agreeable to everyone else. How do you understand a younger player's role when team dynamics make it hard to balance? All those areas are sacrifices because you wake up first and go to sleep last. Even in your dreams, you're thinking about how everyone else is doing. What more can I do as a player and leader so everyone walks onto the park with a smile? These things aren't easy and they take a lot out of you. That's why you see a captain age quicker in their first couple of years. Even if you're winning, captaincy is time-consuming and energy-draining. It's a responsibility, and until you are in that decision-making role, you don't fully understand it. You can never truly prepare for it - you can only wish to be there, but once you are, you are surrounded by so many things. You might want a certain setup that isn't agreeable to everyone else. How do you understand a younger player's role when team dynamics make it hard to balance? All those areas are sacrifices because you wake up first and go to sleep last. Even in your dreams, you're thinking about how everyone else is doing. What more can I do as a player and leader so everyone walks onto the park with a smile? These things aren't easy and they take a lot out of you. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Salute Tiranga Cricket League Unveils Eight Franchises at Players Draft Ceremony in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], October 9: The Salute Tiranga Cricket League (STCL) organised its Players Draft Ceremony at Le Meridien, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone ahead of the inaugural season of its League Season 1. The ceremony witnessed the unveiling of all eight participating franchise teams along with the announcement of players selected to represent each team. The first season of STCL is scheduled to be held at Miraj Stadium, Nathdwara, Udaipur, Rajasthan, from October 21 to 28, 2026.
Smriti need not fill Harmanpreet's shoes, she can chart her own territory: Anjum Chopra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Smriti Mandhana does not have to measure herself in stepping up to succeed Harmanpreet Kaur as the sides new captain and should instead carve out her own leadership path after being handed the charge across formats. Smriti was named as India's all-format captain on the same day Harmanpreet stepped down after nearly a decade at the helm. Her first full-time assignment as Indias captain is the home series against Zimbabwe, which opens with three T20Is in Raipur from October 16. Her appointment came after a review meeting was in Guwahati on Monday, featuring her, Harmanpreet, head coach Amol Muzumdar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. Smriti, the left-handed opener, was also part of the selection meeting alongside the Amita Sharma-led selection panel to pick two squads for the Zimbabwe series. Smriti does not need to step into Harman's shoes at all. She has experience leading India - Guwahati games against England in 2019 was the first time she captained the team and fortunately, she has had more time in a leadership role prior to becoming full-time captain than Harman or anyone else had. Smriti can chart her own territory. The challenges the Indian team currently faces are well known, and I am sure Smriti is aware of them. Her biggest challenge will be addressing those gaps, whether in T20s or ODIs, and building on where the team has reached. All these players - Deepti, Smriti, Jemimah - reached this pedestal together. Now it's about taking it to the next level. It's like passing a baton in a relay: Smriti collected it cleanly while already on the run, so she has a head start. How that head start gets converted is how she will be measured in the present and future. How she uses her captaincy experience and her familiarity with this group, as well as the players coming in, to be the leader everyone looks up to for answers is what she will be judged on, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Friday. She also said that she doesnt expect Smriti to replicate all of her predecessor's approach. If you weren't looking for a change, why did the change happen? I don't expect Smriti to be a clone of Harman, and nobody should be a clone. You take the best parts of every leader, bring them forward, and make them your own. Smriti has been around the Indian team for a long time now. She doesn't need to clone Harman; she needs to build on everything she has learned playing for India over the last 12 to 13 years. She has captaincy experience, high skill levels, and world travel under her belt - she knows the conditions and the oppositions across the globe. The next step for her is deciding what takeaways to imbibe into her own decision-making and how to push the team forward. If every captain is identical and uses the same template, there is no need for change. No captain should be the same. They need to elevate the team beyond where it was when they received the baton, ensuring that by the time the next person takes over, the team has reached greater heights. That is how the sport progresses, and that is how players grow individually, she elaborated. On how the squad will cope with the transition at the helm, Anjum felt it will be a gentle start considering Zimbabwe are going to play a bilateral series against India for the first time. It's not going to be simple for any player to adapt to that change. The good thing is the Indian team will have a little time to settle in, and I assume there will be a camp before the series starts. This series isn't against a world-number-one side where high tension is running around, so the players will have space and time to adjust. People in that change room will quickly realize they have to look in a different direction for instructions and guidance. Nobody needs to play the elder sister; everyone knows each other well enough, and the players will adapt as they always do. While you have different setups across formats, the captain remains the same for the T20 and ODI sides. How everyone shapes up moving toward the ICC Champions Trophy in India will be closely measured. Everyone has to start defining their own pathway. While the captain makes the ultimate decisions, every player in this team must understand their individual role before they step onto that path collectively. Smriti, India's most prolific all-format batter, previously led India in four ODIs and 18 T20Is, besides captaining Maharashtra in domestic cricket. She guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to the Women's Premier League (WPL) title earlier this year, after leading the franchise to its maiden crown in 2024. In September, she went past Mithali Raj to become the highest run-getter in women's international cricket across formats. Her 18 international hundreds are the most by any womens batter, and she also is the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats. When you become a full-time leader and start captaining the Indian team, it's the experiences you dwell upon. Smriti has built up a good amount of experience over the years. The WPL is a prime example - when you lead a franchise team in your own country and win titles, you learn a lot about yourself. She has had a very good grooming to become a leader. That's why those statements came out saying she's ready for the captaincy - someone without that background wouldn't say that; they'd simply say, 'I'm looking forward to the challenge.' The language and preparation change when you're ready. How she comes out as the leader of the Indian team is something we will all see. Whatever happened in the past is done. Now the job is clearly defined: you are the captain of the Indian team. What you make of it - the decisions, the preparation, the process - will be what we start analyzing and measuring from here, concluded Anjum.
Nishant Singh had limited screen time in Drishyam 2 and Drishyam The Conclusion, but he made a mark with his performance and well-etched character. He plays Shiv, while Neha Joshi essays the role of his wife, Jenny. The two pretend to be friendly neighbours of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn). Unknown to Vijay and his family, they are actually undercover cops tasked with finding that one clue which could prove that the Salgaonkars killed Meera Deshmukhs (Tabu) son, Sam. The two characters appear in Drishyam The Conclusion as well, and their recordings play an important role in the proceedings. Moreover, when advocate Indrajit Shetty (Prakash Raj) refers to them as Changu Mangu, audiences erupt with laughter, making their characters even more memorable. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Nishant Singh spoke about his role in the franchise, the secrecy surrounding the climax and a lot more. How has the response been to your role in Drishyam The Conclusion? It has been great. The response has been quite surprising. We didnt expect the film to be loved so much. We knew that since its a popular franchise, people would obviously flock to cinemas. However, the audience turning up in such huge numbers was unexpected (smiles). The whole team is happy and the audience is loving the film as well. Its a win-win situation. Our parts are limited, but they have strong recall value. While watching this film, audiences were able to recall what happened in Drishyam 2. In fact, I am getting more calls and messages for this film than I did for Drishyam 2 (smiles). Indrajit Shetty addresses you and Jenny as Changu Mangu. How did that come about? (Laughs) Its thanks to Aamil Keeyan Khan, who wrote the dialogues. He told me that Abhishek Pathak sir calls him and another writer of the film Changu Mangu! Thats how Aamil got the idea and incorporated it into the film. It fit perfectly. Moreover, the way Prakash Raj sir delivered the dialogue made it even more entertaining. In one of your interviews, you revealed that 90% of the unit didnt know the films ending Yes. Vijay Salgaonkar jo Meera Deshmukh aur Goa ki public ke saath kar rahe the, wohi Abhishek sir hamare saath kar rahe the (laughs)! Since the unit members didnt know the entire story, there were a lot of speculations and rumours ki shayad aisa hoga ya waisa hoga. Only the core team knew the climax. The rest of us were kept in the dark. During Drishyam 2, we were given the full script. But with the third part, the makers decided to maintain secrecy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nishant Singh (@thenishantsingh) Were you given the script minus the climax, or were you provided with just your scenes? I was given only my scenes. Interestingly, our scenes are in the pre-climax. When Rajveer Singh Tomar (Jaideep Ahlawat) and Indrajit Shetty are talking, Shiv and Jenny are also present in the room. Hence, we got an idea of what happens in the climax. But we played along and even joined in the rumours and speculations about what the ending could possibly be (laughs)! In Drishyam 2, you had a crucial scene where you get drunk and insult Vijay Salgaonkar. Your performance was quite impressive, especially the way you got the Marathi pronunciation right I come from Sitamarhi, Bihar. So, I am not a Maharashtrian, while my character is one who can speak Marathi fluently. Thankfully, I pursued a two-year master's course at the Academy of Theatre Arts, University of Mumbai. Almost everyone around me, including those with whom I shared a room in the hostel, was Marathi-speaking. Thanks to them, I learned to speak chaste Marathi, and that helped me immensely in this role. How was your experience of working with Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran? All of them are down-to-earth and calm. They dont talk much. Jitni zaroorat hai, utni hi baat karte hain. They work very patiently. During the drunk scene in Drishyam 2, I was quite hesitant about charging at Ajay sir. We did a rehearsal, after which I blurted out, Sir, meri fatt rahi hai! He held my hand and told me, Tu aa na mere upar. Koi dikkat nahin hai. That made me comfortable, and I was able to nail the scene. How was it working with Prakash Raj? Hes very funny. He loves cracking jokes and is quite cool as well. Its sad that there wont be a fourth part and that the series ends here You never know! It all depends on the audience. If the audience demands a fourth part, even the makers might decide to go for it. Also Read: Ajay Devgn returns with Drishyam The Conclusion, set to release on October 2, 2026, poster out
Drishyam The Conclusion has rewritten Ajay Devgn's box office record books, emerging as the actor's highest opening-week grosser with collections of Rs. 240 crore in its first seven days. The Abhishek Pathak directorial has surpassed the previous record held by Singham Again, underlining the extraordinary response to the concluding chapter of the popular thriller franchise. The film opened in cinemas on October 2 and took full advantage of the Gandhi Jayanti holiday and the extended weekend. It collected Rs. 62 crore on Friday, followed by Rs. 52 crore on Saturday and Rs. 60 crore on Sunday, taking its opening weekend total to Rs. 174 crore. The film maintained its momentum on weekdays, earning Rs. 19 crore each on Monday and Tuesday, followed by Rs. 15.50 crore on Wednesday. With its updated opening-week business now at Rs. 240 crore, the film has delivered an impressive first seven days at the box office. The achievement becomes even more significant when compared with Devgn's previous releases. Singham Again, which had held the top position, collected Rs. 186.60 crore in its opening week. Drishyam The Conclusion has surpassed that figure by Rs. 53.40 crore, registering a growth of approximately 28.6% over the previous record-holder. The difference is equally striking when compared with the actor's other major openers. Golmaal Again collected Rs. 136.07 crore in its first week, while Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior earned Rs. 118.91 crore. Singham Returns had collected Rs. 112.59 crore, and Drishyam 2 brought in Rs. 104.66 crore during its opening week. Devgn's other notable opening-week performers include Raid 2 with Rs. 98.89 crore, Total Dhamaal with Rs. 94.55 crore, Dhamaal 4 with Rs. 94.45 crore and Son Of Sardaar with Rs. 83.25 crore. For Devgn, Drishyam The Conclusion marks a significant shift in his box office benchmarks. The film has not merely topped his opening-week chart but has done so by a substantial margin, with its first seven days delivering more than the opening-week collections of any of his previous releases. With the first-week milestone now in the bag, the focus shifts to how much further the film can travel during its second week and where it will eventually rank among the actor's biggest commercial successes. Ajay Devgn's Top 10 Highest Opening Week Grossers Drishyam The Conclusion - Rs. 240 cr Singham Again - Rs. 186.60 cr Golmaal Again - rs. 136.07 cr Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior - Rs. 118.91 cr Singham Returns - Rs. 112.59 cr Drishyam 2 - Rs. 104.66 cr Raid 2 - Rs. 98.89 cr Total Dhamaal Rs. 94.55 cr Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 94.45 cr Son of Sardaar - Rs. 83.25 cr
West Champions owner Ajay Sethi hosts Dwayne Bravo
West Champions owner Ajay Sethi hosted a post-birthday celebration for former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo at his residence in Dubai, attended by several prominent West Indies cricketers and former players. Bravo, who celebrated his birthday on October 7, was joined by a host of Caribbean cricket stars, including Chris Gayle, Carlos Brathwaite, Lendl Simmons, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Chadwick Walton, Jermaine Blackwood, Raymon Reifer, Rayad Emrit, Nikita Miller and Suleiman Benn. The gathering brought together several familiar faces from West Indies cricket, with players joining the celebration hosted by Sethi in honour of Bravo. Bravo, one of the most recognisable names in T20 cricket, has enjoyed a distinguished career across international cricket and franchise leagues around the world. The all-rounder, renowned for his flair and skill with both bat and ball, will be remembered as one of the pioneers of T20 cricket. He featured in seven T20 World Cups, winning two tit...
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Crazy Rich Asians Returns With HBO Series After 8 Years! Constance Wu, Henry Golding
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Abhishek Sharma Eyes Suryakumar Yadavs T20 Record in Ranchi Clash
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India gear up in Ranchi ahead of second T20I against West Indies
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Delhi-NCR likely to witness light rain, strong winds; AQI remains moderate to poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The plains of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, may experience light rain, overcast skies, and strong winds over the next few days as weather conditions change amid the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Cyclonic activity associated with the retreating monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Jharkhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for 14 states, warning of heavy showers in several regions. The effects of the retreating monsoon are likely to be felt across West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand over the next three to four days. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy rainfall between October 9 and 11. Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain till October 14. Western and eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive rainfall from October 9 to 11. Light rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on October 12, while Delhi-NCR may experience light showers accompanied by strong winds on October 10 and 11. Western Rajasthan is also likely to witness strong winds on October 11. According to the IMD, Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall till October 14, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience heavy showers on Friday and Saturday and again on October 13 and 14. In Uttarakhand, districts including Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag have been placed under a heavy rain alert. The department has advised pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, particularly those visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, to remain vigilant. In Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kullu, Manali and Shimla are likely to receive rainfall on October 13 and 14. Jammu and Kashmir may also witness significant weather changes, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast in areas including Doda, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch, Udhampur and Srinagar. Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas till October 11. Patna, Ranchi and Dhanbad are among the places where thunderstorms and lightning are possible. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in Bihar and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Rainfall is expected to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura until October 14. Eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive rain till October 11, while Chhattisgarh is likely to witness showers on October 14. Rewa, Satna and Shahdol in eastern Madhya Pradesh may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate to poor categories, with monitoring stations recording varying levels of pollution. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231, followed by R.K. Puram at 219, Punjabi Bagh at 211, Narela at 210, and Pusa and NSUT Jaffarpur at 203 each. Other stations, including Burari, Badarpur, Mandir Marg, Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Chandni Chowk, JNU, Burari Crossing, Ashok Vihar, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Jahangirpuri and Rohini, recorded AQI readings ranging from 115 to 198.
On day 7, Drishyam 3: The Conclusion collected a net of 13 crore across 15,758 shows
Vaibhav Sooryavanshis presence puts Sanju Samson under pressure
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive net session raises big question: Will he play in Ranchi?
The young batter went on an attacking spree in the nets, repeatedly hitting the ball over the boundary and towards the stands. With every big hit, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showed why he has become one of the most talked-about young batters in the Indian squad.
