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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Lord of the Pings on social media for sharply dividing selection call, Shardul Thakur, had this to say about playing in England
He's the most holy debated selection on the Indian team, but Shardul Thakur got the nod ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy for the first Test at Headingley. It might be the runs he scored in the intra-squad matches, or his prior experience in England, but Coach Gautam Gambhir chose the Mumbai seaming all-rounder ahead of a top spinner and a fellow utility batter all rounder in Reddy. For the man himself, playing in England remains special. Speaking to BCCI TV before the Test, Thakur had said that the team was keen to show England that India were there to 'put up a show.' A grand show. 'Now England team is also playing different type of cricket. So we would like to surprise them also and prove we are here to put up a show,' Thakur told the board channel. He labelled playing in England his fondest memory. 'I think 2021 series where we won couple of games (was memorable). The first one also we could have won but unfortunately it rained on last day and we couldn't chase down the total. But then we won at Lord's and at the Oval,' he recalled. 'Then we came back for the fifth Test next year and series was level. But that was one of the fondest memories for me. It's one of the best series I've been part of,' he said. Former bowling coach Bharat Arun had seen merit in picking him before the toss up with Reddy, and mostly based on his bowling. 'I think if I'm not mistaken he's got about two or three fifties on the trot and he came up with very important breakthroughs whenever given the ball. He can move the ball and bowled in early 130s,' Arun told IANS via Sony. He had reckoned the decision would be made based on how they were bowling at that particular moment. While social media considered him washed up after having had his moment in Australia, Arun had told IANS, 'Shardul has done very well for us in England on the last tour. He was very handy with the bat.' Speaking to BCCI TV, he said, 'It's very exciting to play in this part of the world where you face different challenges. First one is of course weather. Sometimes cloudy, sometimes bright sunny. As a player you need to make adjustments to your game, whether batting or bowling.' Speaking on the rest of the team, he had said, 'It's good to have that fresh energy in team. Few youngsters coming up. New talent is always exciting.' For someone who's got results in England and Australia, including that 50 at Oval, Thakur, now 33, brings some experience to a young line-up, though his selection chopped it's fair share of brickbats. 'It's always great to win an away series, away from home. If we can achieve this feat, it would be massive for the entire nation,' he told BCCI TV.
India.com
3 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
First Ride Joy: Students Celebrate Vande Bharats Inaugural Journey In Bihar
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Pataliputra in Bihar to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah, a wave of excitement swept through young passengers boarding the high-speed train for the first time. The gleaming new Vande Bharat Express not only marked a technological leap for the region but also brought immense joy to students who were experiencing premium train travel for the first time. IANS spoke to several students onboard, many of whom were filled with gratitude and admiration for the initiative. 'This is my first train journey ever, and I couldn't have imagined a better start,' said one student. 'I am really happy and thankful to Prime Minister Modi. He has already done so much for the country, and now he has gifted us this wonderful experience.' Another student shared, 'I'm travelling on Vande Bharat for the first time. Compared to general trains, this one is incredibly clean and modern. The facilities are excellent.' 'This train feels so good. The seating, air conditioning, and overall ambience are impressive. I'm really proud that it started from here. Thank you, PM Modi, " said another young traveller. 'I am really enjoying this journey. Everything is so comfortable. The train is fully air-conditioned, equipped with automatic doors and sensor systems. It feels like a flight on rails,' another student told IANS. A woman passenger who was also in the Vande Bharat train said, 'Throughout the journey, we received clear information updates. The train offers several modern amenities. Toilets are cleaned automatically, cleanliness is well-maintained, and the seats are very comfortable.' Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, noted the rising appeal of the service. 'Vande Bharat is becoming extremely popular, especially among the youth. Its speed, style, and service set a new benchmark in Indian Railways," he told IANS. During his visit to Siwan on Friday, Prime Minister Modi reiterated the commitment of the double-engine government to Bihar's holistic development. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 5,700 crore. Among them was the new Vaishali-Deoria railway line project, valued at over Rs 400 crore. He also flagged off a new train service on this route, further bolstering regional rail infrastructure.
News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Priyanka Chopra Recalls Getting Injured On Head Of State Sets: 'Lost A Chunk Of My Eyebrow'
Published By : Chirag Sehgal IANS Last Updated: Directed by Ilya Naishuller, the action-comedy film Heads of State stars Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in lead roles. Global head turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas took a trip down memory lane and recalled how she lost a 'chunk" of her eyebrows while filming for her upcoming action comedy film 'Head Of State." Priyanka shared some memorable and interesting insights while speaking to Jimmy Fallon, as she commenced the promotions for her upcoming film. She talked about how she lost a chunk of her eyebrow. Priyanka said: 'The camera has a matte box, and I was supposed to roll on the floor and fall, and it was raining. And the camera was supposed to come in close to me." 'So the camera operator came in a little bit closer–I came in a little bit closer, and it took out a chunk of my eyebrow. Could have been my eye, so I was very grateful that it wasn't." The actress revealed that she just put surgical glue on there and stuck it. 'Finished my day, because I did not want to come back and shoot in the rain again." Directed by Ilya Naishuller, the action-comedy film Heads of State stars Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in lead roles. It also features Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles. The film will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on July 2, in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. In this action-packed film, Priyanka plays Noel Bisset, an MI6 agent who joins forces with John Cena and Idris Elba's characters to navigate a high-stakes situation after their diplomatic mission is disrupted. The 42-year-old actress also has 'SSMB 29', a film directed by SS Rajamouli. This project marks her first collaboration with the acclaimed director and stars Mahesh Babu alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. The actress will also portray a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in 'The Bluff", which is a swashbuckler drama film co-written by Frank E. Flowers and Joe Ballarini, with Flowers also directing. The film stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Vedanten Naidoo. Set in the Caribbean islands during the 19th century, the film features Priyanka as a former female pirate who must protect her family when her past catches up to her. First Published:
India.com
4 hours ago
- India.com
Cabin Crew Members Terminated For Falsifying Critical Information During Probe: Air India
After a report claimed that two senior Air India flight attendants were sacked as they refused to change their statement on a technical glitch in the door of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner last year, the airline on Friday said the said cabin crew members were terminated for their 'misconduct and behaviour and continuing to falsify critical information during the course of an investigation'. 'The said investigation was launched after an emergency slide was activated while opening the aircraft door post landing,' said Air India in a statement to IANS. According to the media report, the two former Air India flight attendants alleged that that the door of the Boeing Dreamliner had malfunctioned as the slide raft deployed, despite the door being opened in the "manual mode". Slide rafts deploy when a door is opened in "armed" or "automatic mode", according to the report. The incident is reported to have occurred on May 14 last year, after the Mumbai-London flight AI-129 docked at Heathrow airport and the passengers disembarked. Air India, in its statement, said two former employees were given multiple fair opportunities to reconsider their statements, which may have been given inadvertently, as revealed in the investigations undertaken. 'It was clear in the investigation that the slide could not have been activated unless the door was in disarmed/manual mode. This was corroborated by relevant data, images and video evidence and as well as third party experts,' according to the airline statement. It further stated that 'it is regrettable that the former cabin crew members are using the tragedy of AI171 to further repeat their falsehood which has been clearly established in our investigation'. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has clarified that no decision has been taken as yet on sending abroad the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) or the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) of the crashed AI171 flight for retrieval and analysis. The Ministry of Civil Aviation urged all stakeholders "to refrain from speculation on such sensitive matters and to allow the investigative process to proceed with the seriousness and professionalism it warrants".
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ayan Mukerji on Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer 'War 2': "It's a huge responsibility to take forward a hugely loved franchise"
Picture Credit: X Director Ayan Mukerji is helming the upcoming action thriller sequel, 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Recently, the 41-year-old director shared about the creative process and the responsibility that comes with continuing a blockbuster spy franchise. Carrying forward a legacy As per an IANS report, Ayan said, "It is a huge responsibility to take forward a hugely loved franchise like 'War' and leave your own mark on it." The 'Brahmastra' director also mentioned that he sees 'War 2' as a "relishing opportunity to give a hat-tip to the first film." Building a story worthy of two superstars Ayan revealed that his biggest focus was developing an engaging storyline, one that would justify bringing together two of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. He hopes to leave the fans of the already-built franchise hungry for more. "As a director, I have to be honest, I immersed myself in delivering this feeling", he said. He also admitted the expectations of pairing such stars and mentioned that every second was spent thinking of how to give them the experience of a lifetime when they sit in the theatres. Planning action and conflict with precision He further explained the extensive planning that went into every aspect of 'War 2', especially the action sequences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo He shared that the maximum time has been spent on the action sequences and the story to create an engaging face-off between Hrithik Roshan's and NTR's characters. Jr NTR marks his Bollywood debut with the film playing the antagonist and locking horns with Hrithik's character agent Kabir. Kiara Advani plays the female lead. The music is composed by Pritam. The movie is set to release during the Independence Day release window as it is set to hit the screens on August 14. The film will clash at the box office with Rajinikanth starrer 'Coolie'.
