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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
One of best ODI victories I have been part of: Dhoni
HOBART: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday described his side's incredible seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the crucial tri-series match as one of the best ODI victories he has been part of.
"This was one of the best ODI cricket I have been a part of. That was fantastic right through the very start of our chase. When you need 321 off 40 overs, you need a good start. You need the quantity, but the quality also. Overall it was a fantastic performance," said Dhoni after the match.
Needing to chase down a mammoth 321 in 40 overs in order to get a bonus point and stay afloat in the tri-series, India rode on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 133 off 86 balls to snatch an incredible victory in only 36.4 overs.
Dhoni said the top-order comprising Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhirprovided the right kind of start to his side's chase.
"First 10 overs, we got the 90-odd runs on the board. It was a great start and we just need to carry on the momentum. Sachin, Sehwag gave us the good start and then Gambhir chipped in with useful contribution," he said.
Dhoni said that he wanted to keep Sri Lanka down to 270 after winning the toss but failed to do it.
"We wanted to keep them down to 250, maximum 270. We knew we had the firepower, but still 320 was more than we could digest. But once we got that start, we knew we could kick on," he said.
The Indian skipper added that with their hopes of advancing to the finals of the tri-series hanging on the result of Australia-Sri Lanka match on Friday, they would like to spend a couple of days shopping.
"We are going on a couple of days of shopping, and some practice at the same time. It's not in our hands now," he said.
Man-of-the-match Virat Kohli said that it was a great team effort to chase down the huge target like 320 inside 40 overs.
"To be able to chase 320 in 40 overs in a must win game, and put that sort of a batting effort together was a great team effort. This shows our character as a team, and how well we can execute our plans. It is about working hard and sticking in there," he said.
He said he tried to rectify some of the mistakes that he had committed in the earlier matches of the tri-series.
"I committed a few mistakes in the last games after getting to 20 and 30, trying to middle every ball, which doesn't happen always in international cricket. This is a special feeling, probably my best one-day innings so far," said adding that they would be rooting for Australia in Friday's match against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said that one can't do much when someone like Kohli plays out of his skin on a true pitch.
"You can't do much when he bats like that. It was the first off day for our bowlers in the tournament, so fair enough. It wasn't just Kohli, it was also the way the others batted around him," he said.
Jayawardene sounded optimistic about qualifying for the tri-series final.
"Our qualification is still in our hands, which is great. Hope, we come back from this and win inMelbourne."
Kohli's ton helps India earn bonus point against Sri Lanka
Needing to chase down a mammoth 321 in 40 overs in order to get a bonus point and stay afloat in the tri-series, India rode on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 133 off 86 balls to snatch an incredible victory in only 36.4 overs.
Dhoni said the top-order comprising Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhirprovided the right kind of start to his side's chase.
"First 10 overs, we got the 90-odd runs on the board. It was a great start and we just need to carry on the momentum. Sachin, Sehwag gave us the good start and then Gambhir chipped in with useful contribution," he said.
Dhoni said that he wanted to keep Sri Lanka down to 270 after winning the toss but failed to do it.
"We wanted to keep them down to 250, maximum 270. We knew we had the firepower, but still 320 was more than we could digest. But once we got that start, we knew we could kick on," he said.
The Indian skipper added that with their hopes of advancing to the finals of the tri-series hanging on the result of Australia-Sri Lanka match on Friday, they would like to spend a couple of days shopping.
"We are going on a couple of days of shopping, and some practice at the same time. It's not in our hands now," he said.
Man-of-the-match Virat Kohli said that it was a great team effort to chase down the huge target like 320 inside 40 overs.
"To be able to chase 320 in 40 overs in a must win game, and put that sort of a batting effort together was a great team effort. This shows our character as a team, and how well we can execute our plans. It is about working hard and sticking in there," he said.
He said he tried to rectify some of the mistakes that he had committed in the earlier matches of the tri-series.
"I committed a few mistakes in the last games after getting to 20 and 30, trying to middle every ball, which doesn't happen always in international cricket. This is a special feeling, probably my best one-day innings so far," said adding that they would be rooting for Australia in Friday's match against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said that one can't do much when someone like Kohli plays out of his skin on a true pitch.
"You can't do much when he bats like that. It was the first off day for our bowlers in the tournament, so fair enough. It wasn't just Kohli, it was also the way the others batted around him," he said.
Jayawardene sounded optimistic about qualifying for the tri-series final.
"Our qualification is still in our hands, which is great. Hope, we come back from this and win inMelbourne."
Monday, February 27, 2012
Mallika Sherawat sizzles on the cover of WMB
World’s Most Beautiful (WMB) has suddenly revamped it glamour appeal with uber sensuous Mallika Sherawat’s photo on its cover.
Mallika Sherawat in WMB 3D Magazine
Needless to say she was her bombshell self and lit the cover on fire! What’s better is that WMB is a 3D magazine and she has given a couple of ravishing shots to the magazine. The eyes behind the lens were those of Nick who Sherawat didn’t get tired of thanking. She was in love with the shoot and said that it was an ultra refreshing experience for her.
Nick Saglimbeni capturing Mallika Sherawat's sensuality for WMB
Mallika Sherawat expressed her delight by saying that she had never been a part of such a shoot and this was a completely different experience for her. She said that being shot by an American photographer was very special but additionally the way her costumes, make-up and hair were dealt with with bit all the more exciting. Well it seems shooting in the middle of a desert outside LA was quite an experience for Mallika. The magazine has created quite a craze already. Being the world’s first 3D magazine, its popularity can be seen on tweets of celebs that can’t wait to pick a copy themselves.
Mallika Sherawat in WMB Photoshoot
If you think it’s only Mallika who is in love with the photographer then here’s the other side of the story that you really need to hear.
Smitten is the word; yes, Nick Saglimbeni who is our dear photographer is absolutely bowled over by the gorgeous Mallika Sherawat. In fact he took notice of her way too early in her career. She became his blue eyed girl just the time her career was soaring higher each day in Bollywood. He couldn’t wait to work with her and would pounce at any opportunity that allowed him to shoot her. What he really does like about Mallika Sherawat is that she has a different way of connecting with her audience and that separates her from the array of other actresses that our industry is full of.
Mallika Sherawat has a different way of connecting with her audience - said Nick Saglimbeni
He said on WMB’s official website that he takes the very title of ‘World’s Most Beautiful’ very seriously and once he was given the task of bringing forth the right face he knew he needed to dig deep and get the perfect candidate. Indeed it was Mallika Sherawat as his first choice which he thought was an appropriate platform for him to launch her to a new pedestal, another part of the world where people would be captivated by her beauty.
One gets a hint that this venture could take Mallika places. Nick’s efforts are conspicuous when he describes that he wanted to ensure that the shoot brought out a whole new side of this actress. He wanted to give it a ‘star not seen’ effect and so he carried a very raw, soiled and typically American appeal. Doesn’t it sound hot, sexy and worth watching already?
Patience is always worth its wait. After all Mallika Sherawat isn’t an ordinary being anymore. It was on August 14, 2009 that she was got recognition of Honorary Citizenship of Los Angeles for all her professional achievements and also the charitable endeavours. We can see her getting back the limelight.
Valentine's Night
Valentine’s Night is an upcoming film starring Rakhi Sawant and Payal Rohatgi, the two sex bombs. The story of ‘Valentine’s Night’ is about the life of two couples who part their ways on the eve of Valentine’s Day in New Delhi. These broken hearts meet on social networking site and later decide to leave their yeraning of sepearation behind. They move out in capital and try to enjoy the ‘Valentine’s Night’.
The film eventually delves into how they two couples develop a relationship, they undergo a loyalty test and there are of course few mistakes committed. But who has committed them and who admits them is to see in the film.
The adventurous journey goes on when suddenly a murder happens. Now who has done it, why and how unfolds in climax.
If you guys are curious to know about all this and much more do watch the movie on 10th February.
If you guys are curious to know about all this and much more do watch the movie on 10th February.
Stars: Payal Rohatgi, Sangram Singh, Rakhi Sawant, Rahul Minz, Neha Thakur
Kahaani- A mother of a story
Vidya Balan arrives in Kolkata from London to find her missing husband. Seven month pregnant and alone in a festive city..
Directed and co-produced by Sujoy Ghosh, the film deals with the story of a mother. Sharing screen space as the male lead will be Vidya's co-actor from The Dirty Picture, Emraan Hashmi.
Produced by: Kushal kantilal Gada, Sujoy Ghosh
Release Date: 9 th March,2012
Directed and co-produced by Sujoy Ghosh, the film deals with the story of a mother. Sharing screen space as the male lead will be Vidya's co-actor from The Dirty Picture, Emraan Hashmi.
Produced by: Kushal kantilal Gada, Sujoy Ghosh
Release Date: 9 th March,2012
Rowdy Rathore
Rowdy Rathore
Rowdy Rathore is an upcoming Bollywood action film directed by Prabhu Deva, and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala. Rowdy Rathore is the remake of 2006 Telugu film Vikramarkudu.
Directed by Prabhu Deva
Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ronnie Screwvala
Story by S.S.Rajamouli, Vijayendra Prasad
Starring Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha
Music by Sajid-Wajid
Cinematography Anil Mehta
Distributed by UTV Motion Pictures
Release date 15 June 2012
No Tendulkar, Sehwag for Asia Cup: Reports
New Delhi: India's poor form in the CB series has left the national team selectors in a quandary for the selection of the team for the Asia Cup.
Reports suggest Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar will not be a part of the squad that will be announced on Wednesday, 29 February.
Sehwag not only had a poor Test series and a ODI series that has fetched him only 35 runs in four games but also had a public spat with captain MS Dhoni that led to speculations of a rift in the team.
Reports indicate that the Indian vice-captain will be dropped from the team for the Asia Cup while Tendulkar will be rested.
As per reports selectors are planning to give Tendulkar a rest so that he can take his mind off his 100th hundred
Reports suggest Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar will not be a part of the squad that will be announced on Wednesday, 29 February.
Sehwag not only had a poor Test series and a ODI series that has fetched him only 35 runs in four games but also had a public spat with captain MS Dhoni that led to speculations of a rift in the team.
Reports indicate that the Indian vice-captain will be dropped from the team for the Asia Cup while Tendulkar will be rested.
As per reports selectors are planning to give Tendulkar a rest so that he can take his mind off his 100th hundred
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