‘Naatu Naatu’ song video triggers fan wars on Twitter

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‘Naatu Naatu’ song video triggers fan wars on Twitter

The makers of the blockbuster epic ‘RRR’ had released the full video of the popular song ‘Naatu Naatu’ earlier. Even after garnering lakhs of views on YouTube, the release of ‘Naatu Naatu’ has triggered fan wars on Twitter.

A flurry of comparisons between the lead actors Ram Charan and NTR had resulted in arguments between their respective fans.

Claiming that NTR has footed the steps better than Ram Charan, and vice-versa, the actors’ fans began to argue, resulting in online fan wars. Leaving the comment section spoiled, some of the Internet users have written cuss words as well.

‘Naatu Naatu’ fans have found differences between NTR’s and Ram Charan’s dance moves, pointing at many mistakes, which went unseen earlier.

As the director S.S. Rajamouli claimed to have shot many takes to ensure perfect synchronization, fans began blasting him for missing many moves that were not the same.

‘Lock Upp’: Mandana in spat with Kaaranvir

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‘Lock Upp’: Mandana in spat with Kaaranvir

Actress Mandana Karimi had an argument with fellow ‘Lock Upp’ contestant Kaaranvir Bohra in the reality show.

An argument sparks off between Kaaranvir and Mandana as Anjali and Zeeshan tell Kaaranvir that Mandana told them that she felt uncomfortable because Kaaranvir used to call her for a script reading and she denied it a lot many times.

When Kaaranvir confronts Mandana, she says she hasn’t said any such thing and the fight continues.

Kaaranvir also slams her by saying “Don’t lie to me because Zeeshan wouldn’t lie to me as he is keeping his Roza (fast) as it’s Ramzaan.”

Mandana had earlier said that she had an abortion and also opened up about her relationship with a well-known director.

‘Lock Upp’ streams on ALTBalaji and MX Player.

IPL 2022: The team is moving in the right direction, says Delhi Capitals’ all-rounder Shardul Thakur

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IPL 2022: The team is moving in the right direction, says Delhi Capitals’ all-rounder Shardul Thakur

Despite their two losses in four matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Delhi Capitals’ all-rounder Shardul Thakur has said that the team is moving in the right direction.

The 30-year-old all-rounder Thakur, who has made vital contributions with the bat, making 53 runs with a strike rate of 196.30 and taking three wickets in four matches so far, expressed that he wants to make an impact in every game.

“The team is moving in the right direction and our Head Coach Ricky Ponting has always told us to play our natural game no matter what the situation is. He backs us so we always try to give our best,” Thakur said.

Thakur also spoke about the importance of all-rounders in T20s, “We have great depth in our batting. The more all-rounders are there, the better it is for any team in T20s. If we lose quick wickets at the top, then the role of the players batting at 6,7 & 8 becomes important.”

“The environment within the team is quite good. There are a lot of youngsters in the team and we are all friends as we’ve been playing together for some time. I like to make an impact in every match I play and that’s why I play with a lot of energy,” the all-rounder added.

Thakur also spoke about his main focus as a cricketer, “I look to enjoy playing cricket. I have worked hard to reach this stage so I don’t want to put myself under any kind of pressure. Even when the crowd cheers for our opponents in the stadium, I look to enjoy those situations.”

The Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next match of the TATA IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, April 16.

Ideation didn’t translate as we had hoped: Varun Tej on ‘Ghani’ debacle

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Ideation didn’t translate as we had hoped: Varun Tej on ‘Ghani’ debacle

Stating that the team of ‘Ghani’ had worked with passion to deliver a good film to audiences, Telugu actor Varun Tej on Tuesday said that somehow the ideation hadn’t onscreen translated as they had hoped it would.

The remark from the actor came in a statement that he chose to put out in the wake of reports that his recently released film ‘Ghani’ hadn’t been doing all that well at the box office.

Posting the statement on Instagram, Varu Tej said, “I feel extremely humbled by all the love and affection you have showered upon me all these years.

“I thank each and everyone who was involved in the making of ‘Ghani’. You’ve put your heart and soul and I’m really thankful for that, especially to my producers.

“We worked with real passion and hard work to deliver a good film to you and somehow, the ideation didn’t translate as we thought it would.

“Every time I work on a film, my sole purpose is to entertain you. Sometimes, I succeed, and sometimes, I learn, but I will never stop working hard. Thank you!”

‘Brochara’ Season 2 OTT release on April 18

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‘Brochara’ Season 2 OTT release on April 18

The second season of the all-male lead web series ‘Brochara’ is all set to stream on OTT from April 18.

The slice-of-life show explores the bromance between four friends, Dhiren, Kanan, Shivashish, and Pranay, and delves into the nuances of male bonding.

In Season 2, the quartet of Dhruv Sehgal, Amey Wagh, Varun Tewari, and Sayandeep Sengupta will return to the screen as they navigate life, ambitions, and relationships together with each other’s unhindered support.

Sharing his experience of shooting for ‘Brochara 2’, Dhruv Sehgal expressed, “It’s always fun to shoot with the boys. By portraying bromance on-screen, we’ve subconsciously taken that bond off-screen too. The rapport that the four of us share behind the scenes is unbeatable and I look forward to working with them in the future as well.”

‘Brochara’, produced by Viacom18, has been directed by Simarpreet Singh, and it’ll be available to stream on Voot from April 18.

Talking about reprising his character, Amey Wagh shared, “I thoroughly enjoyed playing my character of Kanan in ‘Brochara’. Although bromance as the crux of a show is not an uncharted terrain, the show portrays it in a new light altogether, which makes it special for me. I hope that the upcoming season garners as much love as the first season.”

‘Baked’ set to return for third season on April 25

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‘Baked’ set to return for third season on April 25

The Comedy web series, ‘Baked’ is returning with its third season. The show follows the misadventures of three college-going flatmates, who venture into a midnight food-delivery service.

However, owing to their misfortune, they find themselves in trouble quite often despite making conscious efforts to do something right.

Titled ‘Baked – Teen Tidaga, Sab Bigada’, the third season, helmed by Vishwajoy Mukherjee, will see the three friends reunite after seven years for a vacation in the hills, to take a break from their mundane lives.

The cast of the upcoming season stars Pranay Manchanda, Shantanu Anam, Manik Papneja, and Kriti Vij in the lead roles.

Speaking about reuniting with his co-stars for the third time in ‘Baked 3’, Pranay Manchanda said, “From where we started, none of us expected ‘Baked’ to become this big, which it has become now, all thanks to our viewers. Sharing the screen space with Shantanu, Manik, Kriti, and the entire cast has been a great experience! I have the time of my life every time I shoot with them, and it rightly transpires on screen.”

Expressing his thoughts on the new season, Pranay’s co-actor in the show, Shantanu, added, “I didn’t realize how quickly time passed by, working on ‘Baked’. After kicking off our journey in 2015, the show, along with us, has come a long way! With the third season’s release on Voot being just around the corner, I am hopeful that our journey on the show strikes a chord with the audience yet again!”

Produced by Viacom18, ‘Baked – Season 3’, will be available to stream on Voot from April 25.

Vijay recalls cycling down to polling booth in rare interview

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Vijay recalls cycling down to polling booth in rare interview

Actor Vijay, who is called ‘Thalapathy’ in Tamil Nadu, finally appeared in front of a TV channel for an interview, ahead of the release of his film ‘Beast’.

The ‘Theri’ actor had an elaborate interaction, as he spoke of an unexpected incident in his life.

Previously, during the Tamil Nadu elections in 2021, the ‘Master’ star made headlines by cycling from his home to the polling station, attracting a large crowd of bikers on the road who kept up with him.

Recalling the incident, Vijay said, “The booth is really close to my house. As I came out to start off, my son told me to take his bicycle, as I was wondering how to park my car at the polling booth.”

Vijay further explained, “I just went with the idea, only to realize that I was followed by many, and many news channels even aired it live. I didn’t expect such a huge reaction. Seeing it, my son called and asked, ‘Is my cycle good?’ I just laughed off.”

Vijay, however, had refrained from media interviews and appearing for movie promotions on media channels for a long time now.

Quoting the reason behind his decision not to appear before the media, Vijay stated that he was once misquoted by a newspaper, and hence forbid himself from attending movie-related interviews.

Vijay’s ‘Beast’ is all set for theatrical release on April 13, in which he is paired with Pooja Hegde.

I implore you to make some space in your hearts for Yash: ‘KGF’ director

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I implore you to make some space in your hearts for Yash: ‘KGF’ director

The pre-release event of the Yash- starrer ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ was held in Hyderabad. Speaking at the event, director Prashanth Neel spoke highly of Kannada hero Yash.

Prashanth Neel, who spoke at the press meet on Monday, said, “I request the Telugu audience to give a small place in your hearts for Yash. He will charm you as Rocky Bhaay in ‘KGF 2’ as well”.

The director also showered praise on Prabhas, Rajamouli, and Shobu Yarlagadda, the men behind ‘Baahubali 2’, which he considers an inspiration.

“Before the release of ‘Baahubali’, the pan-India market was a pipedream. Rajamouli sir opened up the pan-India market to everyone, and he paved the way with Baahubali. He is an inspiration to any Indian filmmaker,” Prashanth Neel said.

‘Haemolymph’ teaser shows repercussions of lead character’s false implication

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‘Haemolymph’ teaser shows repercussions of lead character’s false implication

The teaser and poster of the upcoming biopic ‘Haemolymph’ were released on Tuesday.

The film, helmed by a debutant director and writer Sudarshan Gamare, is based on the false implication of a school teacher named Abdul Wahid Shaikh and it showcases how it ruined his life.

The teaser shows how an innocent school teacher gets falsely accused and how his and his family’s life is turned upside down. The poster also echoes the same communication. ‘Haemolymph’ – The invisible blood refers to the spilled blood of people who don’t matter or who are treated like insects.

Commenting on the launch, writer and director Sudarshan Gamare says, “A lot of people told me not to make this film as my first film, but when I heard about Wahid and started reading more, I thought this is an important film which needs to be told.”

“The more I started researching the more engrossed I got and started to think, about how one false implication can spoil not only the person’s life but also others around him. When we decided to make the film, I didn’t want it to be a biopic but I wanted to highlight certain stories whose lives have been ruined”, he adds.

The film, which stars newcomer Riyaz Anwar in the lead role of Abdul Wahid Shaikh, is slated to hit the theaters on May 27.

Talking about his role, Riyaz Anwar says, “When Sudarshan approached me with the thought of the film, I immediately jumped onto it. We both did a lot of readings and research, what hit us the most was how one false statement ruined an innocent’s life and the struggle he had to go through for 9 years to get the truth out.”

Produced by Tikatbari and AB Films Entertainment in association with Adiman Films and co-produced by ND9 Studios, the film has been written and directed by Sudarshan Gamare.

It also stars Rohit Kokate, Ankit Mhatre, Dutta Jadhav, Nilam Kulkarni, Ruchira Jadhav, Sunil Tambe, and Vijaya Mahajan, and Sagar Pable. Mujtaba Aziz Naza has done the background score with Rohan Rajan Mapuskar taking the onus of cinematography.

Kangana Ranaut sports seven looks for ‘Dhaakad’!

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Kangana Ranaut sports seven looks for ‘Dhaakad’!

Actress Kangana Ranaut has sported seven strong and intense looks for her upcoming film ‘Dhaakad’, whose trailer is all set to drop on Tuesday.

As Agent Agni, the actress will stun audiences with her seven different looks and multiple combat scenes which have been designed and choreographed by international technicians. Kangana Ranaut will be seen in unique hairdos and in combat attire showcasing her warrior avatar.

Along with the trailer, the actress will surprise the audience with an action-packed first look on the big screen as it will be attached to ‘KGF: Chapter 2’.

Director Razneesh Ghai adds, “A new action star is on the rise, with Dhaakad, Kangana truly becomes the master of disguises. Each look is unique and we’ve never seen Kangana do an action like this before”

The film also stars Divya Dutta and Arjun Rampal as the antagonists. ‘Dhaakad’ will see Arjun and Kangana battling each other and their duels are clearly to be relished on the big screen. It is no less than the clash of the titans and the combat sequences have a never seen quality to them.

‘Dhaakad’ is designed as an international level spy thriller, directed by Razneesh Razy Ghai and produced by Deepak Mukut and Sohel Maklai.

It is presented by Soham Rockstar Entertainment Pvt Ltd in association with Kamal Mukut, Sohel Maklai Productions, and Asylum films.

Hyderabad gets ‘Tree City of the World tag’ for second year

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Hyderabad gets ‘Tree City of the World tag’ for second year

For a second consecutive year, Hyderabad has been recognized as a ‘Tree City of the World’ by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

“Matter of immense pride that Hyderabad city is recognized for the 2nd consecutive year, among the three cities of the world by the Arbor Day Foundation and FAO -UN,” tweeted Arvind Kumar, special chief secretary, urban development, the government of Telangana.

As per the organization, 3,50,56,635 trees are planted in Hyderabad with 500 volunteer hours.

Last year, Hyderabad had become the only city in India to be recognized as a ‘Tree City of the World’ but this year Mumbai also joined the list.

Hyderabad and Mumbai are placed alongside 136 other cities from 21 countries. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are the countries with the maximum cities featured on the list, with 37, 19, and 18 cities, respectively. The countries have been recognized for their commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests in building healthy, resilient, and happy cities.

According to Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), trees reduce costs for energy, stormwater management, and erosion control, boost property values by as much as 7-20 percent, build stronger ties among community members and increase community pride.

Other benefits of the trees include a contribution to food and nutrition, creating jobs and alleviating poverty, increasing community resilience to severe weather events, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation, and having a positive impact on physical and mental health.

Botswana detects new Covid Omicron sub-variant

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Botswana detects new Covid Omicron sub-variant

The Botswana Health Ministry says it has detected a new lineage of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

The infected are currently being monitored to establish more information on the potential impact of the disease and its severity, the BBC reported.

The new sub-variant, designated as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 has already been detected in three other countries and on four people in Botswana.

The four people were fully vaccinated and had been experiencing mild symptoms.

So far, no conclusions have been made to establish whether this sub-variant is more transmittable than the known Omicron variant.

This happens as the World Health Organisation announces it is tracking a few dozen cases of the two new sub-variants of the highly transmissible Omicron strain to assess whether they are more infectious or dangerous.

Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern

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Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern

The US and the UK have said they are looking into reports that chemical weapons have been used by Russian forces attacking the Ukrainian port of Mariupol.

Ukraine’s Azov regiment has said three soldiers were injured by “a poisonous substance” in an attack on Monday.

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said officials were working to “urgently” investigate what she called “a callous escalation” of the war, the BBC reported.

The Pentagon called the potential use of the weapons “deeply concerning”.

Western nations have warned that the use of chemical weapons would mark a dangerous escalation of the conflict and have pledged to take firm action if Russia carries out such attacks.

Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said the government was investigating the allegations, adding that early assumptions suggested phosphorous ammunition had been used.

On Tuesday, pro-Russian separatist forces in Donetsk denied carrying out the attack.

The Azov battalion, which has been heavily involved in fighting in Mariupol and has strong ties to the far-right, wrote in a telegram post that Russian forces had dropped “a poisonous substance of unknown origin” during a drone attack at the city’s large Azovstal metals plant.

It said that its fighters had suffered minor injuries, including shortness of breath.

One injured man described a “sweet-tasting” white smoke covering an area of the plant after an explosion. Another said he felt immediately unable to breathe and had collapsed with “cotton legs”.

The reported incident — which the BBC cannot independently verify — came hours after a spokesperson for the Moscow-backed Donetsk People’s Republic urged Russia to bring in “chemical forces” to the besieged south-eastern city.

Eduard Basurin told Russian state TV the remaining Ukrainian forces in Mariupol were entrenched at the Azovstal plant and that Russia should encircle it and “smoke out the moles”.

Speaking on Monday evening, President Volodymyr Zelensky said any use of chemical weapons would mark a “new stage of terror against Ukraine” and called on Western nations to arm their forces with the weapons needed to defend their country.

“Unfortunately, we are not getting as much as we need to end this war sooner,” Zelensky said.

“I am sure that we will get almost everything we need, but not only time is being lost. The lives of Ukrainians are being lost — lives that can no longer be returned.”

UK Defence Minister James Heappey ruled nothing out in terms of a Western response if a chemical attack was confirmed.

“There are some things that are beyond the pale, and the use of chemical weapons will get a response and all options are on the table for what that response could be,” he said.

Earlier in March, US President Joe Biden said NATO “would respond” if Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine.

“The nature of the response would depend on the nature of the use,” he added.

Malnutrition is often a result of lack of knowledge, says Modi

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Malnutrition is often a result of lack of knowledge, says Modi

Stressing the need for spreading awareness about a balanced diet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that malnutrition is often a result of a lack of knowledge about food rather than the lack of food itself.

Modi virtually inaugurated the hostel and education complex of Shri Annapurnadham Trust at Adalaj, Gujarat. He also performed the Bhumipujan of Hiramani ArogyaDham of Jansahayak Trust during the event. Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel was among those present on the occasion.

“It has been the nature of Gujarat to contribute in the field of health, education, and nutrition. All communities play their part as per their capacity and Patidar community is never left behind in fulfilling their role for the society,” he said.

The Prime Minister noted that the Goddess of prosperity Maa Annapurna is deeply revered by all and especially by the Patidar Community which is deeply connected with the realities of everyday life. “The statue of Maa Annapurna was brought back from Canada to Kashi recently. Dozens of such symbols of our culture have been brought back from abroad in the last few years,” he said.

The Prime Minister said that in our culture, food, health and education is always given great importance and today, Shri Annapurnadham has expanded these elements. The Prime Minister said that the central government has started the facility of free dialysis in district hospitals.

Praising the ‘soft but determined’ Chief Minister for his leadership and emphasis on natural farming, the Prime Minister asked the gathering to push for natural farming wherever possible.

The Prime Minister further noted the rich tradition of development in Gujarat where ever new standards of development have been laid. “This tradition of development is being taken forward by the Chief Minister.”

He mentioned that in ‘Statue of Unity’ India has paid a great homage to Sardar Patel, whose name has reached all over the globe.

The Prime Minister said that in Gujarat, which is the land of Maa Annapurna, there should not be any place for malnutrition. He said that often malnutrition is also due to ignorance and stressed the need for spreading awareness about a balanced diet.

Terming food as the first step in the direction of health, the Prime Minister said malnutrition is often a result of a lack of knowledge about food rather than the lack of food itself.

The Prime Minister further mentioned that during the pandemic, the government ensured free food grain for more than 80 crore people.

Referring to his talk to the US president Monday night, Modi said that he told the US President that if WTO rules are relaxed to permit, India can offer foodgrains for sending to other countries. “By the grace of Maa Annapurna Indian farmers are already taking care of the world,” he said.

The Prime Minister praised the vaccination campaign in Gujarat. He also reiterated the need to promote skill development as per the needs of the latest trends in industrial development.

Referring to the initial impetus of creating a pharmacy college that led to the state’s preeminent role in the pharma industry, he said that efforts of the community and government in developing skills have a multiplier effect.

“Gujarat should lead the country in achieving the standards of industry 4.0, as the state has the capability and temperament to do so,” he said.

Pakistan reports 62 new Covid-19 cases, 1 more death

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Pakistan reports 62 new Covid-19 cases, 1 more death

Pakistan has reported 62 new Covid-19 cases and one more death, the country’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

According to the data released by the Ministry, the country’s overall tally of Covid-19 cases has risen to 1,526,728, including 1,486,960 recoveries as of Monday.

There are 9,406 active cases in the country, including 269 patients who are in critical condition, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Ministry added that one patient succumbed to the virus on Monday, increasing the death toll to 30,362.

Vidyut Jammwal looks back on 9 years of ‘Commando: A One Man Army’

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Vidyut Jammwal looks back on 9 years of ‘Commando: A One Man Army’

Action hero Vidyut Jammwal’s film ‘Commando: A One Man Army’ has clocked nine years of its release on Tuesday and the actor has gone down memory lane.

‘Commando: A One Man Army’ is the first installment in the action thriller series. Starring Jammwal, Pooja Chopra, Jaideep Alhawat, Adah Sharma, Esha Gupta, and Freddy Daruwala, the movie revolves around the story of Karan, a disavowed Indian commando, who helps protect a woman from a local thug who is hellbent on forcing her to marry him.

Vidyut, who is trained in the martial art of Kalaripayattu, performed his own stunts and martial arts in the film’s action sequences.

Remembering the film, Vidyut says, “I’m grateful that the audience embraced the action thriller and showered so much love for the part I essayed. A hero is someone who inspires us to be better and playing Karan gave me the canvas and opportunity to make that impact.

“The film was received with quite a lot of excitement. The highlights for me were the action sequences and the stunts. Nine years of the film brings back memories of what this film meant for action movie fans.”

He is currently shooting for ‘IB 71’ and also announced to star in ‘Sher Singh Raana’.

Telangana, Thailand to explore cooperation in trade, investment

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Telangana, Thailand to explore cooperation in trade, investment

The governments of Telangana and Thailand have agreed to explore trade and investment in key sectors and for the development of SMEs and startups through the business incubator and innovation ecosystem.

The Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana and the Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard.

The agreement is to kick start the cooperation in SMEs and startups through the business incubator and innovation ecosystem ‘T-Hub’ and ‘Thaitrade.com’ of Thailand.

It will focus on areas of mutual interest for potential cooperation and collaboration with the aim of promoting trade and investment between both economies.

Both the governments will explore the possibility of potential trade and investments in several key focus sectors, mainly involving agro-based food processing, wood processing, and wood-based industry.

Telangana’s Industries Minister K. T. Rama Rao and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit were virtually present during the MoU signing.

Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary, ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana and Boonyarit Kalayanamit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand signed the MoU.

This is the first time that an agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand and the state government of India.

The MoU signing ceremony is also one of the special events to celebrate the milestone of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand.

CoinSwitch Kuber temporarily disables rupee deposits

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CoinSwitch Kuber temporarily disables rupee deposits

Crypto trading platform CoinSwitch Kuber has disabled all payments modes for crypto purchases on its platform, including bank transfers.

Users of the CoinSwitch mobile app are no longer able to make rupee deposits via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) or bank transfers via NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and other methods.

The news comes days after Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, had reportedly suspended support for UPI payments instrument on its app in the country.

According to TechCrunch, users in India attempting to purchase any token listed on the Coinbase app are being informed that the UPI payment method is “currently unavailable”.

The app urges users to try another payment method, but it currently does not support any other method for purchases in the country, according to users, tests, and the company’s own support page.

The move follows a strange statement from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the governing body that oversees UPI in the country, which said hours after Coinbase’s India launch that it was not aware of any crypto exchange using UPI payments instrument.

Coinbase began testing UPI payments in India several weeks ago.

In a statement, later that day Coinbase said it was committed to working with NPCI and other relevant authorities and said it was experimenting with other payment methods.

Hardik Pandya roasted on social media for screaming at senior pro Shami

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Hardik Pandya roasted on social media for screaming at senior pro Shami

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Hardik Pandya’s outburst at team-mate and senior India bowler Mohammed Shami, after the latter did not go all out to take a catch in Monday night’s game against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), has not gone down well with the all-rounder’s fans.

At the DY Patil Stadium on Monday, a measured half-century from captain Kane Williamson, after their bowlers had applied the brakes in the last five overs, sealed SRH’s eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

After the bowlers had conceded 44 runs and taken three wickets in the last five overs to restrict Gujarat to 162/7, Williamson led the chase with patience and precision while making 57 off 46 balls, laced with two fours and four sixes. He found support from Abhishek Sharma (42) and Nicholas Pooran doing the finishing job with an unbeaten 34.

It was in the 13th over being bowled by Pandya that the Titans skipper shouted at Shami after the latter apparently did not go all out to take a catch offered by Rahul Tripathi. Before that, SRH skipper Kane Williamson had hit Pandya for back-to-back maximums off the second and third ball of the over.

The Titans had an opportunity to dismiss the New Zealander’s partner Tripathi off the last ball of the over when the 31-year-old batter’s uppercut went horribly wrong and flew towards the deep third man.

Shami, posted in the deep, could have latched on to the catch had he moved forward. Instead, the veteran India pacer moved back a couple of steps and collected the ball on the first bounce. Already clobbered for two sixes by Williamson in the over, Pandya vents his anger at Shami.

A fan called Pandya a terrible skipper, tweeting, “Dear Hardik, you are a terrible captain. Stop taking it out on your teammates, particularly someone as senior as Shami,” while another fan wrote “@hardikpandya7 shouting at the #mohammedshami is disgraceful what Shami has done for #Indianteam is commendable and #Hardik has not even done half of it. #shameful #HardikPandya.”

Another fan wrote, “Hardik Pandya doesn’t deserve to be the Captain of any team one who doesn’t know how to speak to the team members and that too a senior player shouldn’t be the Captain you do not win all games Cricket is a gentleman game pls note @hardikpandya7.”

Bangladesh pacer Khaled fined 15 per cent of match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

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Bangladesh pacer Khaled fined 15 per cent of match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Bangladesh pace bowler Khaled Ahmed has been fined 15 percent of his match fee after he breached the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

On Monday, South Africa made a clean sweep of the two-Test series against Bangladesh, inflicting a crushing 332-run defeat on the visitors with left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj grabbing his second seven-wicket haul of the series at St George’s Park. Maharaj’s 7/40 was supported by off-spinner Simon Harmer taking 3/34.

Bangladesh’s resistance lasted just around an hour on day four as Maharaj and Harmer ran through the batting line-up, bowling out the visitors for just 80 in 23.3 overs.

Ahmed was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “throwing a ball at or near a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an international match.”

The Level 1 breach meant Ahmed will also have one demerit point added to his disciplinary record – it’s his first offense in a 24-month period.

“The incident occurred in the 95th over of South Africa’s first innings on the second day when Kyle Verreynne hit the ball back towards Ahmed,” the ICC statement read.

“The bowler then threw it towards Verreynne in an inappropriate and dangerous manner, hitting him on the right glove.”

On-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Allahudien Paleker, third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth official Bongani Jele leveled the charges. Ahmed admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft.

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