T20 Semi-finals: England eyeing the trophy after beating SL

England 132 for 3 (Pietersen 42*)
Sri Lanka 128 for 6 (Mathews 58, Broad 2-21)
England win by 7 wickets
England have qualified for the finals by defeating Sri Lanka in the semifinals by seven wickets. England would face either Pakistan or Australia or Pakistan in the final to be played on Sunday.
Kevin Pietersen marked the birth of his first son by steering England into the final of the ICC World Twenty20, as he continued his imposing run of form with an unbeaten 42 from 26 balls in a comprehensive seven-wicket victory. Back in the side after his paternity dash back to England, Pietersen built on the hard-hitting efforts of Craig Kieswetter and Michael Lumb, who added 68 for the first wicket in eight overs, as Sri Lanka’s sub-par total of 128 for 6 was hunted down with four overs to spare.
It was yet another supremely composed performance from England, who have shed the diffidence they have habitually shown in this format, and powered their way past the beaten finalists in the 2009 tournament in unquestionably their most domineering performance of the competition to date.
After losing the toss and being asked to bowl first, England’s seamers and spinners throttled a dangerous Sri Lankan line-up in a wholehearted display, then cruised to their target without blinking. Though Sri Lanka recovered from 47 for 4 after nine overs thanks to the calm accumulation of Angelo Mathews, who made 58 from 45 balls, their final total was at least 20 runs short of a competitive total.
With rain in the air, and a tacky surface underfoot, Sri Lanka’s decision to bat first proved, in hindsight, to have been a mistake. The conditions offered movement for the seamers and purchase for the spinners, and though Mahela Jayawardene began with intent by clipping a first-ball loosener from Tim Bresnan for four, that was arguably the last moment that Sri Lanka were in command of the contest.

Siobhan Magnus Eliminated From American Idol

Siobhan Magnus Evelyn born 15 March 1990 is an American singer-songwriter from Marston Mills, she was a member of the Barnstable High School Drama Club. She went to the audition, but was not accepted into Berklee College of Music. She attended Salem State College, but dropped out after one semester because she felt out of place as a non-party.

Siobhan Magnus from “American Idol 2010″ is one of the 24 best players in the season 9 of the FOX reality singing. Siobhan Magnus audition in Boston, Massachusetts. Siobhan Magnus has been singing since age nine, and counts glassblowers as one of their hobbies. Siobhan Magnus from “American Idol” season 9 will sing for the band Lunar Valve.

Magnus’ luck ran out after she ended Tuesday night with an all-over-the-place takes Shania Twain’s “Any Man of Mine”. It is to this point in the season nine of “American Idol” when it becomes difficult to guess who who will go home each week because the competition has gotten so tight. America decided that it was not ready for an “Idol” Champ as eccentric as the tattooed glass, Siobhan Magnus.

She had been particularly inconsistent for a number of weeks of really impress the judges and viewers will soon live finalist rounds. It seemed Siobhan Magnus was back in the thick of the top level of competition. Crystal Bowersox was the only woman remaining four men. With a full hour to complete, the next break featured ACM winners Lady Antebellum performs their triple-platinum smash “need you now.” The Fleetwood Mac-like ballad of romantic longing that has helped drive album of the same name the best sales figures for 2010.

Dr. Israr Ahmed is Renowned Islamic Scholar his Dead

Dr. Israr Ahmed April 26, 1932 - 14 April 2010was a Pakistan-based Muslim religious scholars were mainly in South Asia and also among the South Asian diaspora in the Middle East, Western Europe and North America. Dr. Israr was the leader and founder of Tanzeem-e-Islami. He had a large following in Pakistan, India and Gulf countries, especially in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Israr Ahmad first appeared on Pakistan Television in 1978 in a program called Al-Kitab. In 1972 he established or helped to establish the province Markazia Anjuman Khuddam-ul-Qur’an Lahore, Tanzeem-e-Islami was founded in 1975 and Tahreek-e-Khilafat Pakistan was launched in 1991. Dr. Israr Ahmadin wrote “Islamic renaissance task ahead of us,” a treaty which explains his fundamental beliefs.

His television presentations generally focused on the revitalization of the Islamic faith through the study of the Koran. This initiative will remove the existing dichotomy between modern physical and social sciences on the one hand and Islamic revealed knowledge to others. Dr. Israr was the leader and founder of Tanzeem-e-Islami. He had a large following in Pakistan and India, Gulf countries, especially in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Israr His funeral prayer will be said Khalid Marketplace Ground Wednesday, said sources. A doctor by profession, Dr. Israr was one of the founders of the Jamaat-e-Islami.He was popular for his speeches and television debates current Islamic issues. He died from a massive heart attack, according to media reports.

Calling Contestants for The 2010 Miss Universe India Pageant-www.iam-she.com

The former beauty queen turned actress Sushmita Sen has taken a task of selecting funds to found the Miss Universe 2010 delegate from India. Because of this, she organized a competition, “I AM She” and tie situation, the FM radio station. To deny she announced as girls or women will represent India at the global Miss Universe competition.

“I AM She will be the preliminary of the Miss Universe contest,” Sushmita told reporters on the BIG 92.7 FM studios here on Wednesday. Sushmita said that “I AM She” The winner will secure a better future. and said that “I believe that the winners of this competition will not only get glamorous prizes, but they will also be rewarded with scholarships,”

India has the most beautiful women in the world. The fact is that we are beautiful inside-out and the whole world agrees, “Sushmita said.

It is very proud to news that India’s Bollywood celebrity represents the Miss Universe India new franchise. Franchise as a platform of Sushmita’s Tantra Entertainment. This was awarded the India franchisee in the Miss Universe Organization, which make the festival more than 95 countries around the world each year through its global franchise.

Sushmita will be labeled a model for the platform, before a new face is selected. The selected girls from the preliminary rounds will be determined 27 At Jag Mandir, Udaipur and will undergo an intensive three and a half weeks grooming camp under Sushmita.

Fifteen years after being crowned the first Miss Universe from India, Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen got franchise of beauty contest in the country. Sen has recently published his new label, I AM, as well as its beauty contest Division I AM She will hold the Miss India Universe competition. And the winner of the contest will represent India in the international Miss Universe competition.

So far the winner and two other locations in the Femina Miss India has been representing India in Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Asia-Pacific events, respectively. Now, the two winners of the competition for Miss World and Asia-Pacific crowns, while the winner of the I AM her Miss Universe India will represent the country in the Miss Universe competition at the global level.

Johnson leads Australia to series win vs NZ

HAMILTON: Australia completed an unbeaten 2009/10 campaign after a superb 10-wicket match haul by Mitchell Johnson saw them beat New Zealand by 176 runs in the second Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Wednesday.

Chasing an unlikely 479 to win, the Kiwis were dismissed for 302 just before lunch on the fifth and final day despite half-centuries from Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum, and late hitting from Tim Southee, who scored 45 off 25 balls.

The victory gave the tourists, who had beaten the West Indies 2-0 and Pakistan 3-0 during their home summer, a 2-0 series triumph. They won the first Test in Wellington by ten wickets.

Man of the match Johnson, who claimed six wickets for 73 from 20.1 overs in New Zealand”s second innings, finished with match figures of 10-132, having bagged 4-59 in the first.

New Zealand resumed their second innings on the final day at 185 for five, still 294 short of the huge target and only their last two recognised batsmen at the crease. But Guptill and Brendon McCullum lasted 18.3 overs, stretching their sixth wicket partnership to 87 runs.

McCullum registered his 16th Test half-century off 93 balls, but was out after scoring just one more when he cut a Doug Bollinger delivery to Michael Hussey at gully off the third delivery with the second new ball.

Jeetan Patel, promoted to No 8 for the Test, lasted 10 deliveries before becoming Bollinger”s second victim of the innings.

Guptill battled for 205 minutes and 157 balls but was out trying to hit Johnson through the covers; he edged the ball to Ponting at second slip and was out for 58.

Johnson then had Brent Arnel caught behind for a duck.

Southee also waged a solid battle and took the Kiwis past the 300-run mark before Johnson had him caught on the cover boundary by Michael Clarke after hitting seven fours and a six in scoring 45 off 25 balls.

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