Imad Wasim plays for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League
A week after his sudden retirement from international cricket, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim, along with former teammates Haris Rauf and Osama Mir, will join Melbourne Stars in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Season 13 will be playing. The 34-year-old, who previously played for Melbourne Renegades, will wear the Stars’ green jersey for the remainder of the tournament after Christmas. Blair Crouch, the team’s general manager, said after England had selected Liam Dawson for the previous three games that the team wanted Imad to be a “left-handed player who will play our role and add to our batting “line-up player,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to seeing many Pakistani fans in the crowd at the MCG and seeing Imad alongside his former national team-mates Osama Mir and Haris Rauf,” he added.
Why “Aisa hi hota hai” is a must watch short film
There are many of us who are tired of watching the same old nand bhabi TV shows and “fasadi auetein”.In the realm of such pathetic scripts and stories, Pakistani web short films are a breath of fresh air.Unique story with powerful performance and having a strong message. Today we are going to talk about the different short film named “Aisa hi hota hai”,in which they cover everything from nostalgia and love to horror, mystery and comedy. Creators and artists have more freedom to be creative and take risks because they don’t need long or multiple episodes to be successful.Aisha Hai Hota Hai, Ayesha Chundrigar’s short film that falsifies a topic that is often not discussed explicitly. Common conversations, experiences, and events that occur in most Desi households are depicted realistically, gracefully, yet bitterly. Starring Sania Saeed, Kulsoom Aftab, Mariya Saeed and Sameer Nadeem Alam, the film explores the non-existent support systems, victim blaming and character assassination that permeate our society when it comes to sexual assault. It is painfully depicted. This piece touches on the very important and ongoing issue of peer pressure, which affects most teens in some way. The film offers a powerful message that resonates with audiences far beyond the boundaries of the story. It’s about the impact of sexual violence on survivors and those around them, and the devastating consequences of avoiding, shaming, and excluding them. This short film exposes the harsh reality of society’s treatment of victims of sexual abuse through words and actions that may be unintentional, and challenges us to confront our own complicity in perpetuating this cycle of suffering. Masu. A story of gossip, innocence, the haunting consequences of judgment, and an awakening to compassion. The dialogue is meticulously done, and the choice of words and delivery allows the viewer to become fully immersed in the film, making it seem all too real. Conversations that we may have heard in real life.
Shadab Khan disappointed with his World Cup performance
Pakistan cricket team vice-captain Shadab Khan has expressed disappointment with the team’s performance following the team’s defeat in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.The 25-year-old cricketer told that the team strives to win every tournament. He added that “although everyone was disappointed with the performance during the World Cup, the lesson of cricket is to always improve”.He said “I didn’t live up to expectations and I’m also disappointed in myself. I should have appeared.I think my poor performance led the team here.If I had played as a bowler, the result might have been different,” the Vice captain said in an interview with Geo News.Shadab reiterated that it is very important for him to perform and informed that he will return to Pakistan to analyze the mistakes made in the mega cricket event.“We made a lot of mistakes and had weaknesses, which is why we lost. We failed in all three areas, but especially our bowlers did not perform well.” You have to play according to cricket. In batting too,we have to play according to modern-day cricket,” he said.Shadab added that a captain is not solely responsible for winning or losing, everyone has a role to play but our culture is such that everything is blamed on the captain.“We did not play well as a team. We are all responsible,” he said.
Iyer and Rahul ensure perfect retention for India
Centuries from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul helped India register a 160-run victory over Netherlands in the World Cup on Sunday, ending the group stage with nine wins from nine matches. Iyer (128 not out) and Rahul (102 runs) led India to 410-4 with 208 runs. India then fielded nine bowlers, including part-timers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to dismiss the Dutch for 250 in the final league match of the tournament in Bengaluru. The hosts will play New Zealand in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday, followed by Australia vs South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata the following day.
Dew is a Key factor that makes the World Cup interesting: Indian coach Dravid
The 50-over tournament begins next Thursday in 10 cities, with all but six of the 48 matches being day-night matches.In India, pitches are usually humid after sunset, making the ball wet and difficult to grip.“India is a big country and there are many venues, so it’s difficult to say (dew) is the same everywhere,” he said in the third and final ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday, with India trailing Australia by 66 runs. After the defeat, Dravid said. Every venue and every day is different. “It’s one of the hardest things to predict about tau,” he said. Dew primarily affects bowlers and fielders during day-night matches, so most captains choose to bowl first after winning the toss.But whether it will be a factor is inherently unpredictable.Former India captain Dravid said that the previous day they played on a field where the ground was “wet” but it was completely dry by match time.“As the tournament progresses, it will play a role in some venues and probably not in others. That way it will be more interesting,” the 50-year-old coach aid.
The sculpture of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was unveiled at a graceful ceremony in Beijing
A sculpture of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was unveiled at a prestigious ceremony in Beijing. The sculpture was created by famous Chinese master sculptor Yuan Xikun and is considered a symbol of the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. Master Yuan Xikun is internationally known for his sculptural skills and commitment to the environment, winning numerous prestigious awards. His portfolio includes 25 sculptures of historical world figures housed in the International Celebrity Sculpture Garden at the Beijing Jintai Art Museum. Ambassador Moin-ul-Haq spoke at the event and praised Master Yuan for his artistic talent and meticulous attention to detail in creating this important sculpture. The unveiling of the Quaid-e-Azam sculpture in Beijing pays homage to Pakistan’s founding father and the shared values of both countries and underlines the strong and deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and China.
Pakistan coach thanks India for wake up call before ICC World Cup
Babar Azam’s side suffered a 228-run defeat against India in a rain-soaked 50-over Super Four on Monday, the opening match of next month’s World Cup in India. India registered their biggest ODI win against their arch-rivals by defeating Pakistan for 128 in 32 overs with 356-2 after a rain-induced reserve day in Colombo.“My gut feeling is that I am grateful for the gift of the last two days,” Bradburn told reporters after the assault.“You don’t often get the chance to play against the best players in the world,” he added.“We haven’t lost a single cricket match in the last three months so it was a timely reminder that we have to come to the venue every day and give our best on the park and the last two days have shown that. It was actually a gift.’ I wouldn’t do that,” he said.After Azam won the toss, Pakistan elected to bowl, but the team quickly lost control after a 121-run opening stand between captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored 122 and 111 runs respectively, taking India’s unbeaten run to a total of 233. We lost in every phase of the game,” Bradburn said. “There are no excuses, we didn’t perform well these past two days.” Pakistan’s bowling team, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, rocked India’s top order in the group matches of the Asia Cup last week, crushing India for 266 before the match was called off due to rain.But Rohit, Gill, Rahul and Kohli came roaring back in the Super Four contest and shifted the focus of the attack to the bowlers. “Our hitting unit hasn’t been good for the past month, which is another positive sign,” he said. “We have complete confidence in them. We are very consistent in our selections. We know they will be successful.” Pakistan’s next match will be against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
PM Modi uses ‘Bharat’ instead of India on G20 name tag amid name change row
India is also known as Bharat, Bharat, and Hindustan in Indian languages, which are pre-colonial names that are commonly and officially used interchangeably.The country has traditionally insisted on using India as the title for president, prime minister, etc. when communicating in English, but President Drupadi Murmu said in a dinner invitation to a G20 leaders’ reception earlier this week: He called himself ‘President Bharat’. caused controversy. As Prime Minister Modi opened the summit in New Delhi on Saturday, he said that while the G20 logo has both the name “Bharat” in Hindi and “India” in English, “Bharat” is written in it. We sat at a table behind the sign.“India” has been used on such posters in the past.“Mr. Bharat welcomes the delegation as the G20 chairman,” Prime Minister Modi said in Hindi, which is spoken by the majority of the country. Mr Modi’s rivals say the change will be forced by the new opposition alliance INDIA (India National Development Alliance), which was formed in July by 28 political parties and is set to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in next year’s general elections. It is claimed that it was done.
Babar Azam and Shadab Khan Nominated for ICC Player of the Month Award
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the nominations for the ICC Player of the Month award for August, including Pakistan captain Babar Azam and all-rounder Shadab Khan along with West Indies batsman boomed Nicholas Pooran. Besides Pooran, Babar’s impressive performance and the prolific Spanish right-hander Babar aims to become the first men’s cricketer to win three ICC Men’s Player of the Month awards after scoring 53 and 60 in a three-match win,against Afghanistan and a mammoth 151 against Nepal in the Asia Cup opener last month. Meanwhile, Shadab is nominated for the Player of the Month award for the first time after impressing with both bat and ball in August against Afghanistan and Nepal. The run-scorer took just one century in the first two matches against Afghanistan but took 3-42 to ensure his whitewash. He also has a good record of 4-27 in the win against Nepal. Shadab paved the way for nomination for this prestigious award. The shortlist will then be voted on by the ICC Independent Voting Academy and fans around the world. The ICC Voting Academy comprises prominent members of the cricket fraternity, including renowned journalists, former players, broadcasters and members of the ICC Hall of Fame. The Voting Academy sends votes via email and holds 90 percent of the votes.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Blockbuster “Jawan “Shatters Records on Opening Day
Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited King of Bollywood film Jawan created history by earning a whopping $8.4 million on its release day. The film is produced by Gauri Khan and co-produced by Gaurav Verma. According to a report on trade portal Sacnilk, Jawan has become the greatest Hindi opener of all time. This high-octane action thriller tells the story of a man determined to right the wrongs of society. Indian publication NDTV praised the film: “From one perspective, Jawan is a fan-service masala film. On the other hand, it is a revenge story, a political statement and a story. loud and clear. The publication called the film a “super medium” in which the world’s biggest star communicates with his admirers. “Full of all the elements one would expect from a high-octane action film, Jawan is a remarkable super-vehicle in which a star communicates face-to-face,” the review points out. with my fans”. King Khan’s fans around the world have congratulated the superstar as his latest release is all set to become a huge hit. Directed by Atlee, the film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra and Priyamani while Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt make special appearances in the film.