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The trailer of Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar has caught the attention of actors associated with the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise. Nushrratt Bharuccha and Raayo S Bakhirta, who were part of the earlier films from the Luv Ranjan universe, have shared their reactions to the trailer of the upcoming youth entertainer. Presented by Luv Films and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar marks the directorial debut of Anuj Saini. The film introduces six new actors Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra, Kunal Vaid, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber and Sargun Kaur Luthra and revolves around young relationships, romance and the situations that emerge as the characters navigate love. Nushrratt Bharuccha, who featured in both Pyaar Ka Punchnama films, shared the trailer on social media and addressed the films title while sending a message to its new cast. She wrote, Phir se?? D-o-b-a-r-a?? Doosri baar?? Kya?? I hope iss baar atleast yeh log, pyaar ke saath saath rishta bhi nibhaaye! Ready for just, October 23rd! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nushrratt Bharuccha (@nushrrattbharuccha) Nushrratts association with the franchise dates back to the first Pyaar Ka Punchnama, followed by its sequel, making her reaction to the new film particularly connected to the Luv Ranjan banners earlier youth-centric films. The upcoming project, however, features a new cast and a new director while retaining Luv Ranjan as its producer. Raayo S Bakhirta, who played Vikrant Choudhary in the first instalment of Pyaar Ka Punchnama, also shared the Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar trailer on Instagram. His social media post adds to the connection between the upcoming film and the earlier franchise, even though the new project introduces a separate set of characters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raayo S Bakhirta (@raayoraayo) The trailer of Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar offers a glimpse into its young ensemble and their romantic equations, with humour and relationship situations forming a key part of the narrative. Directed by Anuj Saini, the film is presented by Luv Films and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 23, 2026. Also Read: Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: Anubhav Bassi, Gurleen Pannu and Devesh Dixit roast six debutantes ahead of September 21 trailer
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SIR and the dissent debate: A Constitutional process, not an institutional breakdown
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the suggestion that differences among its three members amount to an institutional upture, saying internal objections and written notes are an established part of the functioning of a multi-member constitutional body and do not, by themselves, establish illegality or dysfunction. The response followed The Indian Express report of September 23 that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised 14 formal objections over 10 months on decisions of the Commission, including issues linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. While the objections are on record, the ECI has said that the report does not adequately explain the legal framework, safeguards and judicial scrutiny surrounding SIR. The ECI has functioned as a multi-member body since 1993, with differences resolved through majority decisions as provided by law. During a nationwide exercise involving crores of voters, 14 objections over 10 months cannot by themselves establish an institutional crisis, analysts say. The Commission has witnessed sharper disagreements in the past also. In 2009, Chief election Commissioner (CEC) N. Gopalaswami recommended the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla over alleged partisan conduct; the government rejected the recommendation and Chawla later became CEC, experts said. Between 1993 and 1995, CEC T.N. Seshan even challenged the creation of the multi-member Commission in court, leading to an open legal battle with Commissioners M.S. Gill and G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, they noted. Gill later joined the Congress and became a Union Cabinet Minister after his tenure, they said. In a press note issued on Wednesday, the ECI said internal notes and checks are routine mechanisms intended to ensure transparency and legal compliance. It added that all official decisions carry legal sanction under the 2023 law governing the Commission's conduct of business and that every officer can offer suggestions for electoral reforms. The Commission said around 40 new initiatives introduced in the past year were unanimously approved by the full Commission and that elections were successfully conducted in Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal. It also said ECINet and other digital platforms have strict data-security, IT audit and access-control mechanisms. On Form 6, the ECI disputed the suggestion that the statutory voter-registration form was illegally altered. It said its May 2026 SIR order had already provided for a separate Declaration Form to accompany Form 6, containing questions on whether a voter or relative appeared in the previous SIR roll. Legal observers said that changing a statutory form and adding a linked declaration are distinct legal actions. Concerns over centralization of electoral data also remain a matter of scrutiny rather than established wrongdoing, analysts said. The Commissioners sought an audit of database access, but seeking an audit is not evidence of tampering. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) continue to decide inclusion and exclusion of names, while the ECI has reiterated that ECINet operates with security and audit controls. The reported figure of 13 crore deletions has also been described as misleading by the ECI. The figure relates to names not carried forward into the draft roll, not final deletions. SIR provides for claims, objections, hearings and a final roll. Reasons such as Absent, Shifted, Death and Duplicate are listed so genuine voters can seek correction. The report raises a fair question on who filed these appeals, but it does not establish that the ECI itself filed them. Implying that it did, is a leap the evidence does not support, observers said. More than 1.26 lakh appeals have been resolved and 1.14 lakh voters restored, the Commission said. In Goa, 97 voters were found eligible after hearings, but software lacked a facility to reverse earlier deletions. The Chief Electoral Officer wrote eight times seeking a solution before the final-roll deadline. Observers said this points to a technical shortcoming requiring correction, not proof of an intent to disenfranchise voters. The legal backdrop is the Supreme Court's May 27, 2026, judgment which upheld the ECI's power to conduct SIR under Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The apex court examined the procedure and did not find the exercise disproportionate or contrary to law. The Supreme Court's judgment also recognised the Commission's responsibility to maintain accurate electoral rolls. Analysts also noted that SIR is not a first-time exercise. India has conducted 10 such revisions since Independence, eight under Congress-led governments. SIR also incorporates multiple safeguards -- Booth Level Officers, supervisors, Assistant EROs, EROs, draft publication, claims and objections, hearings and final-roll publication -- besides monitoring by political parties through Booth Level Agents, experts said. Analysts said the documented disagreements merit scrutiny, particularly on transparency and decision-making, but stressed that internal dissent and institutional wrongdoing are separate questions. The ECI's position is that a multi-member body debating and recording objections, while ultimately taking decisions through the prescribed process, is evidence of institutional checks rather than necessarily a crisis, an analyst noted.
DDCA Director Vikas Katyal Appointed Team India Manager For West Indies Series
District Cricket Association: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Vikas Katyal has been appointed as the manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming home series against the West Indies, the state association announced on Wednesday. India and West Indies will face each other in three ODIs and five T20Is, with the series beginning on September 27. The ODI series will open in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27 before moving to Guwahati and New Chandigarh. The five-match T20I series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series, with senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also part of the squad. Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I side, which includes a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are among the players named in the squad. The DDCA congratulated Katyal on his appointment and described it as a moment of pride for the association and the wider Delhi cricket fraternity. This is a proud occasion for the entire DDCA fraternity, as one of its directors has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Indian cricket team. DDCA congratulates Katyal on this prestigious appointment and wishes him and Team India every success for the West Indies series to be played in India, the DDCA said in a statement. The appointment comes ahead of a series in which India will look to maintain its strong record against the West Indies. In ODIs, India have won 67 of the 142 matches between the two teams, while West Indies have 63 victories. Two matches have ended in ties, and four produced no result. This is a proud occasion for the entire DDCA fraternity, as one of its directors has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Indian cricket team. DDCA congratulates Katyal on this prestigious appointment and wishes him and Team India every success for the West Indies series to be played in India, the DDCA said in a statement. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The two teams last met in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, with India defeating the West Indies by five wickets at Eden Gardens on March 1. Article Source: IANS
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Star Sports Network: India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes mental toughness and the ability to absorb pressure will hold the key for India's young batting lineup when they go up against Australia's formidable bowling attack in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, to be played from January 21 to March 3, 2027. Australia's marquee bowling group comprising Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon will take a stern examination of the Indian batters when the games take place in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. India last won the series at home in 2023 by 2-1. Looking forward to it. That is probably one thing which I'm absolutely looking forward to, because playing against Australia at home, and obviously it wasn't the best when we went to Australia. And for me, I think it is going to be India versus Australia, but before that, it is New Zealand. But the other challenge against Australia will be their experienced bowling attack. They've got the likes of obviously Starc, Nathan Lyon, Cummins, and Hazlewood. Obviously they've got so much experience of playing Test cricket against our young batting lineup. So it's going to be a great experience for these guys. More importantly, in Test cricket, it's about the skill, but it's about how mentally strong and how much pressure you can absorb. The more pressure you absorb, and the more pressure you embrace, it's going to give yourself the best chance, said Gambhir to JioStar ahead of the start of India's home season via three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies. Reflecting on India's preparation for the tough test at home, Gambhir pointed to their recent tour of Sri Lanka as proof that adequate lead time and targeted preparation for facing spinners will produce clear results on the field. But you could see that in Sri Lanka, we played two Test matches, and we got more than 400 runs in both the innings. And the reason was that we prepared extremely well. We went 10 days before the Test match, we could prepare playing spin, and then you could see the results as well. The thing is, I'm not going to give any excuses, but that's the reality. When we played the Test series against South Africa, we were coming after playing a T20 series from Australia. And we had two days before the first Test match. I remember coming from Brisbane, and then we reached Calcutta. We had two practice sessions, and we were straightaway into the Test match against South Africa. Against the West Indies, obviously we did manage to win that series, but we came after winning the Asia Cup, and we had two days of practice sessions in Ahmedabad, and we were right straight into the Test match and now you could see the difference. When we went to Sri Lanka early, you could see the way guys played spin, because Sri Lanka isn't easy conditions. In their own backyard, the weather, their spinners, their experienced spinners against our batting lineup. If you can get 400-plus in both the innings in both the Test matches, that just shows that there is a lot of improvement happening. So we will have to prepare well before New Zealand and before Australia, and obviously the focus is on spin, yes, that how well can we manage and how well can we negate spin, he explained. Gambhir also stated that young cricketers making their mark in the national setup must prioritize red-ball cricket above short-format monetary gains, citing Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar as example. Extremely important, because both of them are young, both of them are hungry, both of them value Test cricket. It is so important for the next generation who's coming in to value Test cricket, because in today's day and age, with so much of focus and so much of limelight and so much of monetary gains that are associated with T20 cricket, how we can keep Test cricket divine, and above the other two formats is going to be key. Also, how much value a young generation or the new guys coming in gives that red-ball cricket is going to be key. That's why I said, a strong Test-cricketing nation is going to be a strong cricketing nation. When it comes to Manav and Dev, I think they value Test cricket, they're disciplined, hungry, and prepare really well. It is so important for the next generation who's coming in to value Test cricket, because in today's day and age, with so much of focus and so much of limelight and so much of monetary gains that are associated with T20 cricket, how we can keep Test cricket divine, and above the other two formats is going to be key. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Watch the three-match ODI Series of the West Indies tour of India, from September 27 to October 3, 2 PM onwards, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network Article Source: IANS
'I Leave Content And Happy,' Says Ingram On Retiring From All Forms Of Professional Cricket
Indian Premier League: After calling time on his two-decade playing career, former South Africa batter Colin Ingram said that he leaves the game content and happy and without any major regrets despite never getting to realize his dream of playing Test cricket for the Proteas. Ingram represented South Africa in 31 ODIs and nine T20Is between 2010 and 2013, but it was his 11-year stint with Glamorgan across all formats that made him a legendary name in the English county cricket circuit. My story has been about making the most of what opportunities I've had, and being grateful for what's come along. I've just taken the path that I could most of the time, and kept trying to reinvent myself, and in a way that's been really fulfilling, Ingram said to Cricinfo on Wednesday. While he enjoyed a prolific white-ball career, including stints in various franchise T20 leagues, Ingram admitted that missing out on a Test cap remained his only unfulfilled ambition, though he harbours no bitterness. I would've loved to have played Test cricket. I'm a lover of the game, and just to be part of that history and wear your national colours in the most traditional format, I would've loved that. But I certainly don't look back with regrets. I tried to make the most of myself and my talent and enjoy the challenge and the journey along the way. I leave the game content and happy. I'm not one of those grumpy senior players; I've loved everything it's brought. I've loved the fitness and the training I mean, the odd warm-up, maybe not so much, but it's been a great journey and I don't have a lot of regrets. I think that's quite satisfying, he added. Apart from his international appearances, Ingram played 15 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) across two seasons for Delhi Capitals, alongside prominent stints in the Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), and the SA20. I leave the game content and happy. I'm not one of those grumpy senior players; I've loved everything it's brought. I've loved the fitness and the training I mean, the odd warm-up, maybe not so much, but it's been a great journey and I don't have a lot of regrets. I think that's quite satisfying, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Ingram, who has secured franchise coaching assignments for the upcoming winter alongside his role at Glamorgan, expressed a clear vision for his next chapter. I've bowled legspin, I've kept wicket, and I'm fascinated by the game. I don't want to limit myself by any means, but I'm still aware that I need to do my time and get into the trenches, and get some hard work done, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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New Delhi, Sep 23: Expansive red flags raised by two Election Commissioners within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision of voters list triggered a massive political storm on Wednesday, with the Opposition accusing CEC Gyanesh Kumar of indulging in one-man autocracy and demanding his removal. Officials said Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had flagged multiple issues, including deletion of names, in various states during the voter roll cleanup but the poll body was unanimous in its decisions related to the pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list. The reactions poured in after a report in The Indian Express revealed that questions were raised on issues related to the SIR of electoral rolls within the three-member Election Commission (EC) itself, time and again by two of the three Election Commissioners. The national rollout of the SIR has been under the supervision of all three Commissioners. But Sandhu and Joshi have formally objected, on record, at least 14 times over the last 10 months -- four times on a single day -- to decisions taken and orders issued, they say, without their knowledge, the report in the English daily said. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared the screenshot of the media report on X. Ramesh said that on behalf of the party, his colleague Abhishek Singhvi will be speaking in detail to the media on the sensational revelations made in the leading national newspaper on the way he CEC has destroyed the credibility and integrity of the Election Commission of India. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said there is no doubt remaining that Kumar has no right to remain in office. How the hell can one man, acting on His Master's orders, strike off names at whim? How can he sideline fellow Constitutional officers to only take blatantly illegal steps that put our democracy in danger? he said. The right to vote is an essential Constitutional power given to every citizen, the fundamental bedrock of our democracy. If it is to be taken away, due process must be followed with utmost probity, he said. Today, when we are staring at crores of genuine voters being excluded and a similar number of bogus voters being added to the rolls, it is clear that Gyanesh Kumar was the Chief Architect of the nationwide 'Vote Chori' exercise, with the the Modi top brass pulling the strings, he alleged. We demand Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal and a Supreme Court-monitored impartial investigation to expose the rot that has destroyed the ECI's credibility, Venugopal said. If Kumar remains in office, the people of India will come forward and make sure that our democracy is not destroyed by a mere bureaucrat, he added. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera lashed out at Kumar, saying he is planted and being protected by the BJP to hollow out the Election Commission of India from within. It was already known that things were not exactly well within the ECI. But just how messy, dysfunctional and, frankly, disturbing things had become is laid bare by this brilliant expose by @IndianExpress, he said on X. Kumar has to be the single most sold-out bureaucrat of the Modi era who has disenfranchised crores of Indians, and he must face the law, he alleged. Congress MP Manish Tewari also reacted to the media report, saying that if the ostensible facts as reported are correct then it seems to suggest that there is an invisible hand running the Election Commission. If rules were not allegedly followed and decisions were taken that were not unanimous or by majority then all the decisions of @ECISVEEP are per -se arbitrary and capricious if not completely illegal, Tewari said on X. This is perhaps a fit case for serious considering an impeachment proceeding but more importantly the fundamental question is as to how will the credibility of @ECISVEEP be ever resurrected, he said. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal demanded Kumar's suspension and filing of an FIR to probe who is behind his actions. Former chief election commissioner O P Rawat said changes to the statutory voter registration Form 6 are absolutely wrong and illegal, while describing revelations of differences within the Election Commission as very serious and unfortunate. CPI(M) MP John Brittas said this is no longer an Election Commission, it is a one-man autocracy under CEC Kumar. Two Election Commissioners have formally objected 14 times in 10 months. They branded the addition of new voters and mass deletion 'unauthorised and illegal'. They recorded objections to secret deletions, restorations, and form 6 changes that harass young first-time voters - all while being kept in the dark, he said. This is the open subversion of the EC and our democracy too, Brittas said. Parliament must immediately start the process for the removal of the CEC. We had in fact submitted a notice for removal on 24th April, 2026 as per the constitutional stipulations - solid grounds and around 70 members signing( 50 in the stipulated number), he said. The Constitution provides this power for precisely such moments of institutional capture and subversion, he said. The Supreme Court must annul the entire SIR process without delay. When two of the three Commissioners put on record that the exercise is illegal and destructive of the electoral roll's integrity, judicial silence becomes complicity, Brittas said. What Kumar is doing is the death knell of a democratic nation, he said. Remove the CEC. Strike down the SIR. Or accept that free and fair elections in India are already being buried, the CPI(M) MP said. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also cited the media report, and said A-Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail! He will have to go! His masters will flee the country and run away! TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien said on X, Five months ago, 60+ Rajya Sabha MPs (50 needed) wrote to Chairman RS moving Motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar. After big news break today that two Election Commissioners objected to many of CEC's actions, it's time to bring out the RS Motion today. Impeach CEC to save democracy.
Ex-Australia Pacer Ashley Noffke Appointed As Netherlands Men's Team Head Coach
KNCB Chief Executive Officer Huib: Former Australia fast bowler Ashley Noffke has been appointed as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team on an initial two-year deal running till 2028, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). Noffke, 49, replaces Ryan Cook after the latter decided to step down from his role to spend more time with his family. Noffke, who till recently was assistant and bowling coach with the Pakistan mens team, including in the third Test at Edgbaston, takes charge with an immediate focus on steering the Dutch side through the qualification pathways for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. I'm looking forward to working with the Dutch men's team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups. This is a talented, motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward. My approach starts with connection, before the tactic or the plan. I can't wait to get started, Noffke said in a statement on Wednesday. Noffke played one ODI and two T20Is for Australia and represented Queensland, Western Australia, four English county sides - Durham, Middlesex, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire in first-class cricket. He also turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the landmark opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Over a distinguished playing career, the former right-arm quick bagged 386 first-class wickets and scored 3,766 runs and became one of only three Australians to achieve the 500-run and 50-wicket double in a single domestic season. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. After heading Otagos mens programme in New Zealand, Noffke served as assistant coach and bowling lead for the Pakistan men's team alongside Mike Hesson, where he guided the side to the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s and the 2025 Asia Cup final. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We thank Ryan Cook for the huge strides he made with the men's programme, technically, tactically and in terms of fitness. Noffke doesn't inherit talent and hope for the best. He builds the environment that talent needs to last, and we couldn't be more pleased to have him leading that work, he said. Article Source: IANS
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Big Bash League: New Zealand head coach Rob Walter praised white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner for placing national duty ahead of a lucrative Big Bash League (BBL) contract to remain available for the Black Caps' crucial Test assignments, adding that it perfectly reflects the veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounders character. Obviously I was in touch with Mitch the whole way along the way. For me it's just a measure of the man, and that's not to judge any other person. That is Mitch it sums Mitch up. He's always been in a position to put the team first. I know what it means to him to captain his country and everything that goes along with that. But then also his desire to be part of the Test team, especially with what's in front of us. Whilst it may be surprising to some, certainly not to me. It's just the measure of the man, really, Walter told reporters on Wednesday. Addressing the broader trend of players like explosive opener Finn Allen opting for global T20 franchise contracts like the BBL, Walter expressed genuine satisfaction when his players maximise their earning potential, provided their passion for playing for New Zealand remains strong. At the end of the day, I'm chuffed when our players do well. I'm chuffed when our players are recognised. I think he's a man who's shown himself to be devastating when he gets going. He's won lots of games for New Zealand. So I wish the very best for all of our players and that they get what they deserve from an earning potential point of view. That's exactly the same for Finn. I think it's the reality of the world of cricket. There's more and more information that shows us that that's the way the game's moving and has been moving for a period of time. I think what excites me is the hunger and the want for all those guys to still play for New Zealand. Given the opportunity and without clashes, they still want to come back. They're still hungry to play and represent and they always do it well. As long as we can maintain that and keep our environment strong enough to pull our players back and that they always feel like it's home for them, that'll be the key for us, he explained. Turning his attention to the upcoming home series against India, which features 10 white-ball matches (five T20Is and five ODIs) packed into just 20 days starting on October 22, Walter singled out pace bowler workload management as his primary logistical challenge. I mean, obviously, workload is sort of front of mind given the summer that's in front of us. There is a lot of excitement because of the stable that we do have and quite different in many regards. So, it's exciting. I think the number one priority is to make sure that they're sort of all available, fit and firing. I mean, that is a bit romantic in this day and age with fast bowlers and cricket. But the guys are recovering well. They sort of had their ankle operations and had injuries along the way. So, when it comes to it and we find ourselves under pressure, we're just hopeful that we can lean on that battery of fast bowlers because I do believe sort of any four of them could turn out and provide a sort of competitive advantage. Outlining the squad strategy required to navigate the dense fixture list, Walter felt a rotation policy across the bowling unit will be vital. I suppose it's a balancing act, looking at putting a very competitive team out on the field for each game that we play, which I believe we'll do every time. I think we've proven that over the last 18 months, that whoever turns out can win a game against any opposition. But then also understanding the rigours of what's in front of us. We have to be realistic about 10 games of short-format cricket in 20 days, followed by six consecutive Tests - that's a good workload. Understanding that one of our competitive advantages is our fast bowlers and managing that group of players and also for everyone to understand that it's a collective effort. It's not going to come down to three guys who are going to win everything. The only way we'll get it done is as a strong collective unit. Despite the initial focus on white-ball cricket, Walter backed New Zealands 50-over core to excel against India in the upcoming three-match ODI leg. It's obviously in the back of my mind and part of our planning and playing against India is a nice opportunity for that squad to go out and play against. Again, as always, there's no bad side or downside to experience. But 50-over cricket I believe, is a real strong format of ours. I think we understand how to play that game pretty well, he added. Looking ahead to a challenging Test tour of Australia set to happen later, Walter pointed out that building momentum against India at home will set the right baseline for the tasks ahead. I think the planning forms part of a bigger picture really and trying to understand how those four Tests fit in with the Test summer that we have and obviously in the World Test Championship from a greater point of view. But it's obviously exciting to play India here first and then move on to Australia, where many cricketers are dreaming of that opportunity. So as a team, we don't want to overlook that and just really be excited by that opportunity as well. But we've certainly got plenty more work to do before we even get there. So I firmly believe if we do our first home summer well and start well against India, that'll prepare us well enough for Australia, he noted. On managing pace combinations and travel stress across multiple venues, Walter concluded by saying, Without delving too much into specifics, it's really understanding the load of the bowlers across the series with the summer that we've got in mind. Trying to minimise a little bit of travel where we can. But we've certainly got plenty more work to do before we even get there. So I firmly believe if we do our first home summer well and start well against India, that'll prepare us well enough for Australia, he noted. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As I said before, we've got a cool mix there of bowlers and a nice opportunity to use them in a different way. It's going to be exciting. Hopefully none are affected and our planning can just roll out as expected. Article Source: IANS
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Major League Cricket: Australias fast bowling spearhead Mitchell Starc believes the intense off-field friction that once defined contests against South Africa has largely dissolved, adding that there is certainly no animosity left between the two teams ahead of the first Test starting at Kingsmead on October 9. Australia will return to the venue eight years after the volatile 2018 series, remembered more for the altercations between players from both sides and the Sandpaper gate. Before the Tests, Starc is set to headline the bowling attack in the first ODI to be played at Kingsmead on Thursday. I think there's certainly no animosity there. I think there's two teams quite well known to one another across the franchise (T20) world. Not just myself, but a scattering of the other guys have played with and against each other for a few years. So it's certainly two teams that know each other on and off the field a bit. But I don't think that's going to detract from either team wanting to win 3-0 or really assert themselves, Starc was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Wednesday. Starc also said that he anticipates lots of vocal voices from the stands, especially from the famous Castle Corner. I might have big ears, but I know how to switch them off. I do remember down at 'RSA' Corner down there there's no responsible service (of alcohol) down there they can get rowdy, which you expect from away tours. No doubt there'll be some of that through this whole series. Whether we see it on Thursday or not, I'm not sure, but we certainly will for the Test match, he added. The crossover between the sides has been pronounced in recent seasons, with key players like stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, and Starc frequently sharing dressing rooms with South African stars like Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi in the IPL, The Hundred, and Major League Cricket. Aside from the evolving relations between players from both teams, coming via sharing dressing rooms in the IPL, The Hundred and Major League Cricket (MLC), Starc noted that pitch conditions in Durban will also contrast sharply with his last Test appearance at the ground, where he took a match-winning 9-109 on a dry pitch offering reverse swing. The crossover between the sides has been pronounced in recent seasons, with key players like stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, and Starc frequently sharing dressing rooms with South African stars like Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi in the IPL, The Hundred, and Major League Cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories It was a bit warmer and drier in Zimbabwe. They've had a bit of rain (in Durban) prior to us getting here, and then I think there's a bit of (rain) forecast through the next couple of weeks. So there's an element of the unknown it's part of Test cricket and you just adapt to what's in front of you, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Jammu and Kashmir Bank is set to issue a recruitment notification for assistant and officer-level positions within the next few days, Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Tuesday. Speaking during the banks 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, Chatterjee said the bank had finalised negotiations with the agency that would conduct the recruitment examinations for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. After 2021, the bank is going for recruitment of both assistants as well as officers. The agreement for conducting the examinations for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is being finalised, and the bank will come out with a notification in a few days, Chatterjee said. He said the recruitment would be carried out in accordance with the banks operational requirements and would also take into account the need for employees with proficiency in local languages. As far as the bank is concerned, we will do what we have done in the past. There is a requirement for people with local language proficiency, though the numbers will be limited, he said. Chatterjee said the banks presence across 22 states outside Jammu and Kashmir had created a requirement for personnel familiar with local languages. The bank is present in 22 states outside Jammu and Kashmir, and we need people with local language proficiency to serve customers there. So, the bank may decide in future to hire a few employees to support our existing staff strength, he said. The recruitment announcement came during the banks 88th AGM, chaired by Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan and attended by Chatterjee, members of the Board, senior management, shareholders and other stakeholders. The recruitment announcement came during the banks 88th AGM, which was chaired by Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan and attended by Chatterjee, members of the Board, senior management, shareholders and other stakeholders. The AGM was held under the theme Trust, Tradition and Transformation. Addressing shareholders, Krishnan said the banks future growth would have to be aligned with its wider economic and social contribution to the region. Our past gives us identity. Our present gives us strength. Our future gives us responsibility. Trust is our inheritance. Tradition is our anchor. Transformation is our obligation, he said. He also highlighted the banks role in supporting entrepreneurship and said its participation in Mission YUVA was significant in creating economic opportunities for a new generation of entrepreneurs. On digital transformation, Krishnan said technology should ultimately serve the objective of improving customer experience and making banking simpler, safer and more accessible. Chatterjee, meanwhile, said the bank had maintained its growth trajectory despite challenging circumstances and had recorded its fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, your Bank maintained its growth trajectory and delivered a fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Net profit reached an all-time high of Rs 2,363 crore, registering year-on-year growth of 13.5%. The growth momentum has continued into the current financial year. By June 2026, the Bank crossed the historic milestone of Rs 3 trillion in total business, he said. Chatterjee said the banks performance reflected improvements across profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength. These outcomes demonstrate that our progress is broad-based, with profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength advancing together. For our investors, this represents a resilient and increasingly diversified franchise, supported by strong fundamentals and a clear strategy for long-term value creation. As we grow, our focus will remain on the quality and sustainability of earnings rather than growth in isolation, he said. On digital banking, he said investments in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and process automation were improving customer experience and operational efficiency. The rapid growth of up to 94% in digital transactions during FY 2025-26 demonstrates the increasing trust customers place in our digital ecosystem, he said. Chatterjee said the bank would continue to invest in its workforce and technology while strengthening cybersecurity and customer experience. As we reflect with pride on a legacy spanning nearly nine decades, we remain conscious of the responsibility that accompanies it. Our aspiration is clear: to become the Bank of Choice. Towards this goal, we will continue to invest in our people and technology, reinforce cybersecurity, improve customer experience and institutionalise a culture of innovation and excellence, he said. During the question-and-answer session, shareholders raised queries on various aspects of the banks operations, including recruitment. Chatterjee responded to the questions. DGM and Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir also read out the Auditors Report, comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Secretarial Audit Report. He informed shareholders that the e-voting results and Scrutinizers Report would be made available on the websites of the bank, its registrar and transfer agent, and the stock exchanges within two working days of the conclusion of the AGM. The AGM concluded with shareholders appreciating the banks performance during the financial year 2025-26.
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Srinagar, Sep 22: Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday held 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its shareholders here at SKICC. Banks Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan chaired the AGM - themed Trust, Tradition and Transformation - in the presence of MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and the Banks Directors on the Board, including Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Shailendra Kumar (IAS), representing the majority shareholder and promoter, i.e. the J&K Government; Commissioner and Secretary of the Finance Department, Ladakh UT, Tsewang Tharchin (IAS), who was recently recommended by the Banks Board for appointment as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Along with a large number of valued shareholders, the meeting was attended by the Banks Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Managers, General Managers, Deputy General Managers, Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Scrutinizer, auditors and other senior officers, besides members of the media fraternity. Addressing the shareholders, Chairman S. Krishnan captured the essence of theme, saying, Our past gives us identity. Our present gives us strength. Our future gives us responsibility. Trust is our inheritance. Tradition is our anchor. Transformation is our obligation. Chairman emphasised that the Banks progress must ultimately be measured by its wider contribution. The question before us is therefore not simply: How large can the Bank become? It is: How significant can the Bank become in the economic and social transformation of the region and beyond?, he said. He also spoke about the continuity of Banks role in enabling entrepreneurship. Chairman said, In the 1930s, the challenge was to create access to organised finance so that people could participate in economic activity. Today, the opportunity is to use finance to enable a new generation to create economic activity. The purpose remains remarkably similar. Only the opportunity has become larger, which makes Banks participation in Mission YUVA particularly significant. Reflecting on the Banks ongoing transformation, he said, Technology is the means. Customer experience is the end. As the Bank expands its digital capabilities, the objective must be to make banking simpler, safer and more accessible. The Chairman also placed on record the Boards appreciation for the leadership of MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and his management team, acknowledging their commitment in translating the Banks strategic direction into performance. He further commended employees across the Bank for their dedication, resilience and professionalism, describing them as custodians of relationships that have sustained J&K Bank for generations and, in the truest sense, its living Bank. Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee said, Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, your Bank maintained its growth trajectory and delivered a fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Net profit reached an all-time high of Rs 2,363 crore, registering year-on-year growth of 13.5%. The growth momentum has continued into the current financial year. By June 2026, the Bank crossed the historic milestone of Rs 3 trillion in total business. This milestone is particularly significant because the journey from Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore has been completed in a relatively short period, demonstrating the growing strength and scale of our franchise. These outcomes demonstrate that our progress is broad-based, with profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength advancing together. For our investors, this represents a resilient and increasingly diversified franchise, supported by strong fundamentals and a clear strategy for long-term value creation. As we grow, our focus will remain on the quality and sustainability of earnings rather than growth in isolation, he added. Reflecting on the Banks digital transformation, he stated, Our investments in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and process automation are improving customer experience and making our operations more efficient and responsive. The rapid growth of up to 94% in digital transactions during FY 2025-26 demonstrates the increasing trust customers place in our digital ecosystem. Laying out the way forward, the MD & CEO said, As we reflect with pride on a legacy spanning nearly nine decades, we remain conscious of the responsibility that accompanies it. Our aspiration is clear: to become the Bank of Choice. Towards this goal, we will continue to invest in our people and technology, reinforce cybersecurity, improve customer experience and institutionalise a culture of innovation and excellence. He concluded by placing on record his gratitude to our customers for their enduring trust, our shareholders for their continued confidence, our directors for their invaluable guidance and our employees for their dedication. Thereafter, the Banks DGM & Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir read out the Auditors Report, the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and the Secretarial Audit Report and provided a brief background of each business item to be transacted at the AGM. He also informed the participants that the results of e-voting, along with the Scrutinizers Report, will be available on the websites of the Bank, RTA and Stock Exchanges within two working days from the conclusion of the AGM. The meeting concluded with the question-answer session, wherein shareholders asked questions and MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee answered all the queries to the satisfaction of the shareholders. Responding to a query regarding recruitment, MD &CEO said that the Bank will soon issue a recruitment notification for posts of associates and officers in J&K and Ladakh. Notably, the shareholders appreciated the Banks consistently improving performance during the financial year 2025-26.
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Drishyam The Conclusion has been in the news even before it went on floors, especially after Akshaye Khanna walked out of the film at the last minute. Jaideep Ahlawat then stepped in, giving the makers much-needed relief. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Abhishek Pathak, who is also one of the films writers and producers, opened up about the unexpected casting change and how it impacted the film. When asked whether it was a challenge to get the dates of Jaideep Ahlawat at the eleventh hour, Abhishek Pathak confessed, Yes, it was. We were just a week or 10 days away from my first schedule, which I was shooting in Mumbai. The set was ready. We had to take a call and change the character completely. So, we have not just changed the casting but also the character. I was not comfortable with the same character being played by a different actor. Hence, I rewrote the entire screenplay. He continued, While writing, I realized that Jaideep would be apt. I had to write something very interesting for him. He shouldnt get the feeling that he had seen it already in Drishyam 2 (2022) when it came to his scenes. Hence, unka character bahut interesting tareeke se likha aur bahut jaldi likha humne. Sometimes, when you do this kind of stuff under pressure, the result comes out very nicely! Abhishek Pathak further said, As for date management, yes, it was a little chaotic. But I think when an actor really wants to do a film and loves the character, things do work out. Jaideep was also very accommodating; he sat down and figured out the dates. There were a few schedules that we did earlier than planned, and we had to make some adjustments for the later schedules as well. But all of it was managed really well, and thanks to Jaideep for sorting things out for us at the last minute. The scenes featuring Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat in the trailer of Drishyam The Conclusion have especially been loved. Abhishek Pathak saw it as a case of whatever happens, happens for the best. He said, Kuch alag hota hai toh maza aa jaata hai. You cant keep watching the same character. Once you have a new character, you have new ground to play on. That was exciting for us because we had to write his part differently. What you have seen in the trailer is just a very brief glimpse of what hes going to do in the film. Another welcome addition to the franchise is Prakash Raj. The last time he shared screen space with Ajay Devgn was in Singham (2011), where his portrayal of Jaykant Shikre and his face-off with Ajays Bajirao Singham took the country by storm. So, what can audiences expect from the two actors together in Drishyam The Conclusion? Abhishek Pathak replied, Youll know once you see the film what he brings to the table in the story (smiles). But definitely, he, too, has an interesting role. We never thought of the Singham vs Jaikant Shikre combination. But yes, theres a certain nuance and suave which I wanted in the character. Prakash sir has that personality; he plays an elegant lawyer whos quite big in the legal circles. He became the apt choice. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Pathak explains why Drishyam 3 was retitled Drishyam The Conclusion; reveals, Mohanlal called Ajay Devgn after trailer launch. He REALLY liked the trailer. Well screen the film for him soon
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