Ian Michael Chappell is a former cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. He captained Australia between 1971 and 1975.
On dampish pitches, the late Underwood was nigh unplayable and his ally Alan Knott was a master ’keeper, especially on treacherous pitches. Underwood specialised in the superman ball—up, up and away—but Knott, in typically expert fashion, handled a difficult task easily... [Read More]
24 April,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellThe idea of inserting the opposition in important matches often lacks common sense; fielding first also suggests a lack of faith in the openers... [Read More]
09 April,2024 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellOz will be undoubtedly challenged by India, the holders of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy next summer and it will be a concern if Marsh as well as Head have to dig the hosts out of trouble against a fit and firing Bumrah, Shami and Siraj... [Read More]
26 March,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellWhen Stokes needed to be extremely brave as captain and hope he got lucky, he was abnormally conservative. He could improve his captaincy in demanding chases if he checked out the leadership master—Javed Miandad... [Read More]
11 March,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellIn the sudden shuffling of the Indian side after a prolonged period of selection stability, the leadership of Rohit Sharma is often overlooked. In his quiet but efficient way, Rohit is a very different leader from the aggressive and highly visible Ben Stokes... [Read More]
29 February,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellMumbai has been constantly witnessing hot weather conditions ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
09 May,2024 07:55 PM ISTThe Gujarat Titans are taking a stand against cancer, stepping onto the field donning special lavender jerseys for the second year in a row. Here are the images you need to see (Pic: Gujarat Titans)... [Read More]
09 May,2024 05:55 PM ISTThe Sunrisers Hyderabad opening duo created havoc in the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Here is all you need to know (Pic: AFP/File Pic)... [Read More]
09 May,2024 03:18 PM ISTIf you`re looking for activities to do this weekend, here`s a line-up that is sure to keep you busy [Report by: Devashish Kamble]... [Read More]
09 May,2024 12:27 PM ISTSunsrisers Hyderabad will clash with Lucknow Super Giants in the 57th clash of the IPL 2024. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)... [Read More]
08 May,2024 03:32 PM ISTLast week was all about pani puri as two contrasting headlines put the Indian street food in the limelight. We compile a list of tried-and-tested haunts that add quirk and spice to this favourite treat [Report by: Devanshi Doshi]... [Read More]
08 May,2024 11:41 AM ISTNew York City`s Metropolitan Museum of Art played host once again to the fashion world`s most anticipated event - the Met Gala. Here`s a look at celebs who didn`t impress with their outfits for the theme `Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion` with the dress code `The Garden of Time`. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
07 May,2024 01:14 PM ISTThe Metropolitan Museum of Art`s annual fashion extravaganza bloomed once again this year, and the theme was a visual delight: Garden of Time. Indian stars brought their A-game. From Alia Bhatt`s breathtaking Sabyasachi saree to Natasha Poonawalla`s daring Margiela creation, take a look at the stunning looks!... [Read More]
07 May,2024 09:21 AM ISTChief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath blamed the Congress for the 1947 partition and accused them of consistently dividing the nation along caste, regional, and linguistic lines in response to Sam Pitroda`s controversial remarks about people`s appearances in different parts of India.Expanding his remarks, he suggested that the Congress party should apologise to the country for what Sam Pitroda said. It shows the dangerous mindset of the Congress party, he added.“Congress is responsible for the partition in 1947, it is responsible for the horrors of partition. Even after the independence, it has committed the sin of dividing the country in the name of caste, region, and language. Sam Pitroda`s remark is highly condemnable. Congress party should apologise to the country for the things it is making Sam Pitroda say...This shows the dangerous mindset of Congress. It is highly condemnable”, said Yogi Adityanath. ... [Read More]
09 May,2024 03:08 PM ISTSam Pitroda has quit as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress amid a huge political row over his controversial racist remarks. The decision has been accepted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The announcement about Mr Pitroda came in a terse post on X from the party`s communications-in-charge Jairam Ramesh. For the unversed, Sam Pitroda, in a podcast while describing the diversity of India, had said that the “people in the east look like the Chinese, people in the west look like the Arabs, people in the north look like, maybe, white and people in the south look like Africans.” This remark by Sam Pitroda created a controversial storm all over social media. Big politicians have been bashing Pitroda over his racist remark. PM Modi also slammed Pitroda over his racist slur. Other BJP leaders also came forward to bash Pitroda. Several big politicians from Northeast also called out Sam Pitroda on his racist slur. Watch video.... [Read More]
09 May,2024 01:09 PM ISTAmid the Lok Sabha elections, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on May 8, once again raised the issues of PM Cares Fund. Following this, he trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on ‘Mangalsutra’, increasing inflation and unemployment in the country. "We are defeating BJP since 40 years...in 2014 and 2019 PM Modi came but AIMIM won here...I want to ask PM, where is the money for PM care funds, in which bank is the electoral bond money?...unemployment and inflation are increasing...this year PM Modi wants to change the constitution so that he can end the reservation. He says that we are infiltrators and our daughters give birth to so many children, this is wrong. Will a Muslim take out the `Mangalsutra` from a Hindu woman? Prime Minister is frustrated,” said Asaduddin Owaisi... [Read More]
09 May,2024 11:06 AM ISTTV star Sara Khan, known for her role in `Sapna Babul Ka ... Bidaai`, is preparing for her latest film `Guilt 3`. She shared insights into her acting journey, discussing the challenges she encountered while portraying a character ten years younger than herself. The actress also revealed details about the movie`s storyline, spilling the beans about its focus on the intricate dynamics among a father, daughter, and stepmother. Watch our video to discover more about Sara Khan`s journey to master her role in this upcoming film.... [Read More]
08 May,2024 09:46 PM ISTWhile addressing a public gathering in Telangana’s Warangal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a series of attacks on Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda’s racist rant. PM Modi said "I was thinking a lot that Droupadi Murmu who has a very good reputation and is the daughter of Adiwasi family, then why is Congress trying so hard to defeat her but today I got to know the reason. I got to know that there is an uncle in America who is the philosophical guide of `Shehzada` and just like the third umpire in cricket this `Shehzada` takes advice from the third umpire. This philosophical uncle said that those who have black skin are from Africa. This means that you are abusing several people of the country based on their skin colour."... [Read More]
08 May,2024 05:12 PM ISTBJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat, Madhavi Latha bluntly mocked Rahul Gandhi. She took a direct dig at Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi and called him ‘Italy Vaasi’ on May 06. She further mocked the congress leader and said that he never reads the constitution. She also added that Rahul Gandhi never visits India and has nothing to do with the country. Madhavi bluntly said that Rahul Gandhi only comes to India when there`s election season. Watch video to know what more she said. ... [Read More]
08 May,2024 04:18 PM ISTDiplomatic crisis deepened between India, Canada over the murder of Khalistani Terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. Canadian Police arrested and charged 3 Indians with the murder of Khalistani Terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. 3 Indian nationals accused of Hardeep Singh Nijjar`s killing made their first court appearance. Members of the Sikh Community from British Columbia crowded a Surrey courtroom on May 07.The arrested men are Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22).Pro-Khalistani protesters chanted slogans and held placards, outside the Surrey Provincial Court. Indian nationals are facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The killing of the Khalistani leader has severely damaged Canada`s relations with India. Meanwhile, S Jaishankar gave it back to Canada over the arrest of 3 Indians in Nijjar’s case. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead in June last year outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb. Canada’s NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has renewed his claim of Indian hands behind the incident.India has been vehemently denying all the allegations by calling it ‘absurd and motivated. ... [Read More]
08 May,2024 02:51 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin took oath as Russian President for 5th term. Putin’s new mandate was marked by a protest from Western countries who boycotted the Kremlin ceremony. At 71, Putin dominates the national political landscape after he won a landslide victory in March earlier this year. The US said it did not consider Putin’s re-election free and fair amid prolonged Ukraine-Russia war. Putin begins his new mandate a day after he ordered tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West. Moscow on May 06 said it would practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons after citing threats from France, Britain & US. Since Ukraine conflict began in 2020, Russia has said the US and its European allies are pushing the world to the brink of nuclear confrontation. In March, Putin warned and said direct conflict with US & NATO means world is “One step away from World War Three”. Meanwhile, after taking oath Putin said talks on strategic nuclear stability with the West were also possible, but only on equal terms. Russia and US are by far world`s biggest nuclear powers, holding more than 10,600 of world`s 12,100 nuclear warheads. ... [Read More]
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