Southampton, June 15 (IANS) A first win of the tournament will be on the line when New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in Group B, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing starts to their Women’s T20 World Cup campaigns. Neither side managed to collect points in their opening fixture, making this encounter an important opportunity to revive their semi-final hopes before the group stage gathers momentum. New Zealand were left frustrated after a strong batting display against West Indie…
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Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has opened up about what drew him to the story of “Pritam and Pedro.” He highlighted that it was the emotional contrast between the two central characters that immediately appealed to him. In a statement, Hirani shared, “What excited me most about this story was the relationship at its heart. Pritam and Pedro come from completely different worlds and see life very differently, but they are forced into a journey together. I’ve always been dra…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming spy-action film ‘Alpha’ has lauded India cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for their brilliant knock and the game. As Team India set their sights on lifting their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, two heroes of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, received special wishes from Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. Alia …
Southampton, June 12 (IANS) Defending champions New Zealand will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against West Indies in the fourth match of the tournament at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.Having lifted their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title in the UAE in 2024, the White Ferns enter the competition with confidence and will be eager to make a strong start to the defence of their crown. Led by star all-rounder Melia Kerr, New Zealand are among the favourites to progress from a com…
Manchester, June 12 (IANS) Australia will kick off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a challenging Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday.The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux. Meanwhile, South Africa, currently ranked fifth in the format, arrive with growing confidence as they continue to establish themselves among the…
Birmingham, June 11 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will commence on Friday with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at the Edgbaston Stadium.Among the pre-tournament favourites, England boast a formidable squad packed with international experience and match-winners across all departments. The hosts will rely on the likes of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Charlotte Dean, and youngster Lauren Bell as they seek to launch their…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Actor Karan Tacker has shared his intense experience from shooting a high-octane action sequence at a 900-ft dam. Taking to Instagram, he offered a glimpse into the physically demanding conditions on set. The actor described the shoot as one of the most challenging phases of his work, involving multiple action setups, long hours, and extreme weather that tested his endurance throughout the schedule.Sharing his clip, Karan wrote, “BTS of one of the hardest days I’ve had…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Television actor Neil Bhatt recalled the challenging shoot for ‘Mr. & Mrs. Parshuram’ in Manali, where he lost his balance while running and performing action scenes. Neil said in a statement: “One of the most memorable moments from the Manali schedule was shooting an action sequence on rocky terrain covered in snow. The rocks were extremely slippery, and there were times when I almost lost my balance while running and performing the action scenes.”He agrees it wa…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Shraddha Pasi has spoken about the second season of Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar starring Dhaval Thakur and Sanchita Basu; and said that she wanted to “explore the emotional consequences of love, betrayal, ambition, and power.” The upcoming season of Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar moves beyond romance and heartbreak, as the second edition delves into a world of revenge, power struggles, politics, and emotional conflict as the lives of Kuldeep and Shanvika take dramatic new turn…
New Chandigarh, June 4 (IANS) India’s left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has said his focus is ‘fully on playing red‑ball cricket’ as he prepares to lead the spin attack in the one‑off Test against Afghanistan, starting on Saturday.Kuldeep managed only 10 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 38.10 and an economy rate of 10.29, as the Delhi Capitals failed to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs. The early exit, however, gave him additional time to prepare for the rigours of a longer forma…