Lee needs more cricket to earn place in team: Hilditch
Injury-prone pacer Brett Lee is very much in contention for next years World Cup but he needs more cricket to earn his place back in the team, feels Australian chief selector Andrew Hilditch. 33-year-old Lee was ignored for the one-off twenty20 international against Sri Lanka though the cricketer made a successful comeback for New South Wales after a six-month layoff with an elbow injury. Lee was also overlooked in the 15-man squad announced on Tuesday for the three-match one-day series against Sri Lanka starting next week. Its not something hes particularly happy with, he thinks hes ready to go, Hilditch told Australian media. But we still feel after a very long period off with injury, and then to come back on pretty limited preparation to what is really three one-day internationals in six days, I think is just a bit too much at this stage. Hes making really good progress and seems to be back bowling really well. Were hoping hell be fully fit and roaring to go for the World Cup, he added. Lees agent Neil Maxwell said the pacer was bowling fast consistently but he was not contacted by the selectors. That can only be an assumption because nobody has bothered to contact Brett, he said. Brett wanted to get back to bowling 150km/h and thats what he has been able to do, he added.
Lee, however, was backed by Cricket New South Wales chief executive David Gilbert who felt the paceman did enough to earn a selection.
Ive seen Brett bowl at Hurstville Oval and at the SCG and I thought he bowled fantastic and surprised me how quickly he has clicked back into the groove, Gilbert said. Were talking about a very experienced international cricketer who wouldnt have come back from his latest injury unless he was 100 per cent sure he would be able to perform at the level he has become accustomed to.I can understand Hilditch saying he might not have done enough, but at the same time you have to pay respect to Brett who has been around the game more than 15 years, he added.Lee is determined for a final hurrah on the sub-continent, where the World Cup is being held next year. Lee had also been supported by skipper Ricky Ponting, who had expressed his desire to have him in the squad for the World Cup in the sub-continent.
India’s Tendulkar named ICC Player of the Year
October 6, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
BANGALORE: India batsman Sachin Tendulkar was named 2010 Cricketer of the Year on Wednesday.
“It’s fantastic to win this award, I’m really excited… and this last season for the entire team has been really special,” said the 37-year-old.
Tendulkar fought off stiff competition to take the award ahead of fellow short-list nominees Virender Sehwag, also of India, South Africa’s Hashim Amla and England’s Graeme Swann. AGENCIES
Court Orders Registration Of Case Against Asif
A local court issued orders for registration of a case against fast bowler Mohammed Asif on issuing fake cheques to actress Veena Malik on Tuesday.
Veena in her plea before the sessions court Lahore said that Asif borrowed around Rs10 million from her and gave two fake cheques to her, which turned out to be fake. Sessions Judge Khalid Bashir ordered the police to register case against the cricketer and informed the court.
Also, the civil court restrained Veena from using the said cheques and summoned Asif on April 24 for reply, besides directing the former not to harass the latter regarding the issue.
Court Orders Registration Of Case Against Asif was first posted on April 13, 2010 at 4:39 pm.
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Shoaib receives his passport
NEW DELHI: Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shoaib Malik has received his passport, taken in custody by the Indian police, Geo News reported Tuesday.
According to a report by an Indian news channel, Shoaib Maik’s counsel Muhammed Javed said a report on police’s inaction has been submitted to a local court.
He further said Shoaib Malik now can return home after receiving passport.
Andhra Pradesh’s High Court yesterday directed to discharge all cases against the cricketer and that his passport be returned to him.
It should be mentioned that cases of cheating and bullying were filed against Malik by Ayesha Siddiqui, who claimed to be the first wife of the cricketer. On this, the Indian police took Malik’s passport in custody.
Shoaib phones Aitizaz
LAHORE: Cricketer Shoaib Malik has phoned famous lawyer Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan and made legal consultation with him, Geo News reported on Thursday.
Aftab Ahmad, secretary of Aitzaz Ahsan said Shoaib Malik has phoned from Hyderabad and got legal advice regarding case filed against Shoaib by Ayesha Siddiqui, return of passport and other matters. Aitzaz gave him useful legal advices, he added.
Over 200,000 flee military offensive in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations said more than 200,000 people have fled a recent military offensive against Taliban militants in northwestern Pakistan.
The military has intensified operations in the Orakzai tribal region in the last few weeks with constant airstrikes and occasional ground battles against the militants. Officials said more than 300 suspected insurgents have been killed since mid-March.
The U.N. said Monday that almost 210,000 have fled Orakzai since the fighting first started at the end of last year. Nearly 50,000 people have fled in the last month alone.
Court orders to register case against Asif
LAHORE: A local court ordered to register case against cricketer Muhammed Asif on the plea by actress Veena Malik, Geo News reported Tuesday.
Veena Malik requested a local court to jump-start legal action against Asif for giving her fake cheque.
Malik said in her p lea that Asif took from her money worth over Rs10 million and the cheque he gave her to return the money, turned out to be fake.
The local bank confirmed the same. On this, Additional Session Judge Khalid Bashir ordered to register case against the Cricketer.
The orders were given to file a case in Ghalib Market area of Gulberg.
Shoaib’s in-law seeks Allah’s help in Sania-Aisha rift
LAHORE: Cricketer Shoaib Malik’s in-law, Mr. Imran Zafar Malik has appealed to nation for seeking Allah’s help for his brother-in-law in his apparent crossfire against Aisha Siddiqui’s family, saying, “People should pray Allah to give Shoaib respect, if he is truthful.”, Geo news reported.
Before his departure to India, Imran Zafar, in his brief conversation with media at Lahore airport, said God will help Shoaib if he is not guilty.
He is also scheduled to hold meetings with Shoaib’s attorney to assist him in judicial proceedings of case besides, finalization of marriage preparations.
Shoaib doesn”t want anticipatory bail: lawyer
HYDERABAD DECCAN: A lawyer for cricketer Shoaib Malik on Monday said that Malik had told him not to file for anticipatory bail since he was cooperating with the Hyderabad police”s investigations into the complaint by Ayesha Siddiqui, who claims to be his wife.
“I have talked to Shoaib and he said that he is cooperating with the police and that there was no need of filing an anticipatory bail application,” Ramesh Gupta told reporters here.
Earlier in the day, the cricketer insisted he was innocent and would not leave India until he was cleared of charges of marrying Ayesha that emerged soon after the announcement of his April 15 marriage to Sania Mirza.
Shoaib has rejected Ayesha”s demand for a divorce, saying he signed a ”nikahnama” or marriage document for marrying a girl whose photographs she had been sending.
Gupta said that any legal action against Ayesha would be decided on Tuesday when Malik”s brother-in-law Imran Malik arrives in Delhi. He confirmed that the cricketer”s passport had been seized.
Ayesha Sunday lodged a police complaint in Hyderabad against Malik for cheating her and going ahead with his second marriage with Mirza without divorcing her. She filed the complaint under sections 498 A (harassment), 420 (cheating) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
Questioning the basis of the case lodged by the police, Gupta said: “If the marriage had taken place, only then would section 498 A be applicable. But in this case, it is a perfect case of mistaken identity.”
The lawyer further added that if the marriage between Ayesha-Shoaib took place, then how could a case of cheating be lodged.
Varudu Telugu Movie Review
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Movie : Varudu
Cast : Allu Arjun, Arya, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Sayaji Shinde
Producer : D.V.V.Danaiah
Music : Mani Sharma
Lyrics : Veturi
Release Date: 31 Mar 2010
Genre: Action – Romance
Language: Telugu
Varudu’ is a movie, which basically deals with the Indian culture, Marriage and the present day thoughts of the younger generation. The movie’s storyline is entertaining and also gives a sweet message to the young generation. A five day marriage ritual, which is observed in Indian Telugu culture, is highlighted in this movie.
The songs of this movie is already a hit and its expected that this movie will also be a super hit in Tollywood world. The songs in this movie are Saare Jahaa Premaa Yahaa, Kalalu Kaavule, Thalambraalatho, Bahusha Vo Chanchalaa, Aidhurojula Pelli, Aidhurojula Pelli 2′ and Relaare Relaare.
Varudu starring Mahesh Babu & Parvati Melton in lead roles is an upcoming Telugu Movie slated to release in 31st March 2010. This film is directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Singanamala Ramesh
