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Thursday, April 2, 2009
India face tour's toughest Test
New Zealand v India, 3rd Test, Wellington
India face tour's toughest Test
Sidharth Monga in Wellington
April 1, 2009
If one of the challenges of Test cricket is playing in various conditions, then any team aspiring to be the best team in the world should visit the Basin Reserve in the first week of April.
Located beneath Mount Victoria and Mount Cook in windy Wellington, the Basin Reserve is totally uncovered. Most of the seating is in the grass banks, and the few stands that exist are not high at all. With winter approaching and the Southerlies blowing with gusto, the players will definitely feel the need to protect against the cold. Wellington in early April is New Zealand's equivalent of a dry and dusty Ahmedabad in October. Thank goodness some things like the weather can't be tailored, or else, going by the trend of homogenous pitches, the sameness would have completely taken over.
To the disappointment of many, India have largely played in conditions similar to those at home so far on the tour. Admittedly, Christchurch was cold but the flat pitch at the AMI Stadium didn't test them much. India struggled on a nippy pitch in Auckland but the one-day series had already been won by then. In Hamilton and Napier, the Indians found even the weather to their liking - it was warm and sunny. And the less said about the pitch at McLean Park the better.
The Indians arrived in Wellington with a 1-0 lead in the series and, when they reached the Basin Reserve two days before the Test, the skies were overcast, the temperature was about 10 degrees Celsuis, and winds were blowing around 30kmph. That's one-third of the speed of a Harbhajan Singh quicker one and about 23% of the normal pace of the fast bowlers. Thursday and Friday are expected to be sunnier, but the forecast for the weekend - the second and third days of the Test - is cloudy.
The Indian team trained for three hours on Wednesday, but not many shed their jackets, gloves and beanies. VVS Laxman wore a thick jacket, while Virender Sehwag had a sleeveless sweater. One of the players said it was even colder than their last visit to New Zealand in 2002-03, while another said he had encountered similar conditions in England. Another member of the team said that the cold was manageable but the winds presented a challenge.
That even the New Zealand players are finding it cold shows just how big a factor the conditions will be. "I think they [India] will find it a little bit cold," Brendon McCullum said. "If we find it cold here, no doubt they will be freezing. I am sure, from their point of view, they will be hoping that the wind dies down and the sun comes out but, from ours, it will be great to have them on the park when the conditions are like this. I am sure we are going to find the conditions a little bit more pleasurable than they are."
Chris Martin said that New Zealand were used to the weather at the Basin Reserve, a ground on which they have "had some success in the past". "It's something a lot of touring teams dislike and quite a lot of people playing here domestically find it tough as well," Martin said. "But it's character building, and is definitely something the supporters will have to put up with as well.
"I know most subcontinental sides that have come out here find it very difficult to keep their bodies warm and I think they might want their bowlers to get us out even quicker. But I suppose that's one of the things you have to put up with just as we put up with the heat in India and places like that."
Gary Kirsten, India's coach, said his team was looking forward to the challenge posed by the conditions. "Little bit cold for the Indian guys, but we have adjusted pretty well," Kirsten said. "The guys are looking forward to it. There has been talk about the third Test within our camp. We have got a fair amount of rest watching the guys bat [in Napier]. So I think the bowlers are pretty keen to get out there."
Kirsten also said it was too early to change any plans because of the windy conditions. "We will have to see when we get out there," he said. "Conditions look good certainly for the first few days. But it does effect things a little bit, but you can only make those decisions when on the field."
When the sun is out, the Basin Reserve presents the spectators one of the best viewing experiences for a Test match. Without doubt it is the best cricket ground in New Zealand, and is protected by an Act of Parliament. It is fitting it should present a visiting team with the toughest test of the tour.
India face tour's toughest Test
Sidharth Monga in Wellington
April 1, 2009
If one of the challenges of Test cricket is playing in various conditions, then any team aspiring to be the best team in the world should visit the Basin Reserve in the first week of April.
Located beneath Mount Victoria and Mount Cook in windy Wellington, the Basin Reserve is totally uncovered. Most of the seating is in the grass banks, and the few stands that exist are not high at all. With winter approaching and the Southerlies blowing with gusto, the players will definitely feel the need to protect against the cold. Wellington in early April is New Zealand's equivalent of a dry and dusty Ahmedabad in October. Thank goodness some things like the weather can't be tailored, or else, going by the trend of homogenous pitches, the sameness would have completely taken over.
To the disappointment of many, India have largely played in conditions similar to those at home so far on the tour. Admittedly, Christchurch was cold but the flat pitch at the AMI Stadium didn't test them much. India struggled on a nippy pitch in Auckland but the one-day series had already been won by then. In Hamilton and Napier, the Indians found even the weather to their liking - it was warm and sunny. And the less said about the pitch at McLean Park the better.
The Indians arrived in Wellington with a 1-0 lead in the series and, when they reached the Basin Reserve two days before the Test, the skies were overcast, the temperature was about 10 degrees Celsuis, and winds were blowing around 30kmph. That's one-third of the speed of a Harbhajan Singh quicker one and about 23% of the normal pace of the fast bowlers. Thursday and Friday are expected to be sunnier, but the forecast for the weekend - the second and third days of the Test - is cloudy.
The Indian team trained for three hours on Wednesday, but not many shed their jackets, gloves and beanies. VVS Laxman wore a thick jacket, while Virender Sehwag had a sleeveless sweater. One of the players said it was even colder than their last visit to New Zealand in 2002-03, while another said he had encountered similar conditions in England. Another member of the team said that the cold was manageable but the winds presented a challenge.
That even the New Zealand players are finding it cold shows just how big a factor the conditions will be. "I think they [India] will find it a little bit cold," Brendon McCullum said. "If we find it cold here, no doubt they will be freezing. I am sure, from their point of view, they will be hoping that the wind dies down and the sun comes out but, from ours, it will be great to have them on the park when the conditions are like this. I am sure we are going to find the conditions a little bit more pleasurable than they are."
Chris Martin said that New Zealand were used to the weather at the Basin Reserve, a ground on which they have "had some success in the past". "It's something a lot of touring teams dislike and quite a lot of people playing here domestically find it tough as well," Martin said. "But it's character building, and is definitely something the supporters will have to put up with as well.
"I know most subcontinental sides that have come out here find it very difficult to keep their bodies warm and I think they might want their bowlers to get us out even quicker. But I suppose that's one of the things you have to put up with just as we put up with the heat in India and places like that."
Gary Kirsten, India's coach, said his team was looking forward to the challenge posed by the conditions. "Little bit cold for the Indian guys, but we have adjusted pretty well," Kirsten said. "The guys are looking forward to it. There has been talk about the third Test within our camp. We have got a fair amount of rest watching the guys bat [in Napier]. So I think the bowlers are pretty keen to get out there."
Kirsten also said it was too early to change any plans because of the windy conditions. "We will have to see when we get out there," he said. "Conditions look good certainly for the first few days. But it does effect things a little bit, but you can only make those decisions when on the field."
When the sun is out, the Basin Reserve presents the spectators one of the best viewing experiences for a Test match. Without doubt it is the best cricket ground in New Zealand, and is protected by an Act of Parliament. It is fitting it should present a visiting team with the toughest test of the tour.
Prabhu Deva meets his Indian idol
Prabhu Deva meets his Indian idol! IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] Prabhu Deva was in Mumbai to shoot Dance India Dance, a Zee TV reality show, and was keyed up to be sharing the stage with his idol Mithun Chakraborty.
Deva, whose father Sundaram choreographed dances for the biggest names in South India, was in awe of the veteran actor. He revealed that meeting Chakraborty was a memory he would treasure.
Currently, Deva is busy with his other pet project, Wanted, with Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. Putting to rest rumours that Khan was being difficult about giving dubbing dates, director Deva said the movie was on schedule for release in July. The normally reticent man also revealed that yesteryears star Vinod Khanna was the surprise element in the movie.
The prolific dance master and actor further clarified that his hiatus from acting is a result of his attention being diverted into directing movies. Though he hasn’t ruled out making more Bollywood movies, he’s simply waiting on Wanted to be a success. Prabhu Deva meets his Indian idol! IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] Prabhu Deva was in Mumbai to shoot Dance India Dance, a Zee TV reality show, and was keyed up to be sharing the stage with his idol Mithun Chakraborty.
Deva, whose father Sundaram choreographed dances for the biggest names in South India, was in awe of the veteran actor. He revealed that meeting Chakraborty was a memory he would treasure.
Currently, Deva is busy with his other pet project, Wanted, with Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. Putting to rest rumours that Khan was being difficult about giving dubbing dates, director Deva said the movie was on schedule for release in July. The normally reticent man also revealed that yesteryears star Vinod Khanna was the surprise element in the movie.
The prolific dance master and actor further clarified that his hiatus from acting is a result of his attention being diverted into directing movies. Though he hasn’t ruled out making more Bollywood movies, he’s simply waiting on Wanted to be a success.
Deva, whose father Sundaram choreographed dances for the biggest names in South India, was in awe of the veteran actor. He revealed that meeting Chakraborty was a memory he would treasure.
Currently, Deva is busy with his other pet project, Wanted, with Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. Putting to rest rumours that Khan was being difficult about giving dubbing dates, director Deva said the movie was on schedule for release in July. The normally reticent man also revealed that yesteryears star Vinod Khanna was the surprise element in the movie.
The prolific dance master and actor further clarified that his hiatus from acting is a result of his attention being diverted into directing movies. Though he hasn’t ruled out making more Bollywood movies, he’s simply waiting on Wanted to be a success. Prabhu Deva meets his Indian idol! IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] Prabhu Deva was in Mumbai to shoot Dance India Dance, a Zee TV reality show, and was keyed up to be sharing the stage with his idol Mithun Chakraborty.
Deva, whose father Sundaram choreographed dances for the biggest names in South India, was in awe of the veteran actor. He revealed that meeting Chakraborty was a memory he would treasure.
Currently, Deva is busy with his other pet project, Wanted, with Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. Putting to rest rumours that Khan was being difficult about giving dubbing dates, director Deva said the movie was on schedule for release in July. The normally reticent man also revealed that yesteryears star Vinod Khanna was the surprise element in the movie.
The prolific dance master and actor further clarified that his hiatus from acting is a result of his attention being diverted into directing movies. Though he hasn’t ruled out making more Bollywood movies, he’s simply waiting on Wanted to be a success.
Shah Rukh Khan takes over the ramp and how
Shah Rukh Khan takes over the ramp, and how! IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] Leave it to King Khan to charm, ooze sex appeal, crack jokes and walk the ramp, all the while with his arm in a sling! The Bollywood superstar strutted his stuff for Manish Malhotra on the fourth day of Lakme India Fashion Week. Malhotra’s colour theme for the show was inspired by Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. So, it was inevitable that Khan did the catwalk dressed from head to sling to toe in black and gold. The highlight was the drool-worthy actor in black harem pants and a black blazer with golden buttonsAnd Khan stole the show with well-timed witticisms about Preity Zinta, and sex and the Khan reputation. He even did an impeccable impression of the models by sucking in his cheeks and showing off his pout! Bollywood’s elite like Kajol , Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Genelia D’ Souza, Arjun Rampal and wife Meher, Sridevi and Boney Kapoor were spotted in the front rows.
John becomes fitness instructor
John becomes fitness instructor! IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] If you are wondering whether John Abraham has changed from acting to becoming a fitness pro, you are wrong. The actor is doing a bit of both these days. And any guesses to who his student is? None other than his co-star and friend Shreyas Talpade.
John who is famous for his oh-so-good looks among the young as well as the not-so-young ladies is currently in Hyderabad shooting for David Dhawan’s film ‘Hook Ya Crook’. The film is said to have equal proportions of humour and thrills. John’s co-stars in the film are Shreyas, Kay Kay Menon, Sharad Kapoor and Krushna Abhishek.
Since this film demands a toned look for Sherayas, he has been advised by John to sweat it out at the gym. Reports suggest that John has a personal gym for working out which now shreyas shares with him. Not only that, John has also detailed on a strict diet chart for Shreyas to follow.
With a person like John as coach we can sure expect good results on Shreyas, which will be there for the audience to see once the film hits theatres.
John who is famous for his oh-so-good looks among the young as well as the not-so-young ladies is currently in Hyderabad shooting for David Dhawan’s film ‘Hook Ya Crook’. The film is said to have equal proportions of humour and thrills. John’s co-stars in the film are Shreyas, Kay Kay Menon, Sharad Kapoor and Krushna Abhishek.
Since this film demands a toned look for Sherayas, he has been advised by John to sweat it out at the gym. Reports suggest that John has a personal gym for working out which now shreyas shares with him. Not only that, John has also detailed on a strict diet chart for Shreyas to follow.
With a person like John as coach we can sure expect good results on Shreyas, which will be there for the audience to see once the film hits theatres.
Imran Khan’s favorite
IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] After the success of his romantic comedy, debut film ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ becoming a good grosser at the box office, the hero of the film Imraan Khan is a happy man. He is one guy who dares to be different. After garnering good reviews for his role in ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’, he dared to pick up villain’s role in his very next film ‘Kidnap’.
Though ‘Kidnap’ bombed big time at the box office for poor direction, Imran’s role was appreciated. Though it was Aamir khan who was responsible in young Imran being interested in films, he has always had another favorite. None other than the badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.
This comes as a real surprise for all of us more so because of the perpetual tiffs between uncle Khan and his favorite hero SRK.
Imran Khan is currently busy shooting for ‘Luck’ which is an out and out action film. The actor had even surprised the director Soham where he has performed dare-devil stunts on a moving train without the help of a dupe.
‘Luck’ has Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt and veteran actor Kamal Hassan’s daughter Shruthi Hassan playing lead roles. Shruthi Hassan also happens to be a versatile singer.
Though ‘Kidnap’ bombed big time at the box office for poor direction, Imran’s role was appreciated. Though it was Aamir khan who was responsible in young Imran being interested in films, he has always had another favorite. None other than the badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.
This comes as a real surprise for all of us more so because of the perpetual tiffs between uncle Khan and his favorite hero SRK.
Imran Khan is currently busy shooting for ‘Luck’ which is an out and out action film. The actor had even surprised the director Soham where he has performed dare-devil stunts on a moving train without the help of a dupe.
‘Luck’ has Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt and veteran actor Kamal Hassan’s daughter Shruthi Hassan playing lead roles. Shruthi Hassan also happens to be a versatile singer.
Another doctorate for Rahman
IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, April 01, 2009] Awards and appreciation are just keeping on pouring in for the most talented music maker of India-A.R.Rahman.
After the decision of Anna University in Tamilnadu to confer a doctorate in Media Sciences to the composer, it is the turn of a foreign university to do the same.
The syndicate of Middlesex University in London has now announced an honorary doctorate for A.R.R.
Rahman will be presented with this prestigious honour at the Middlesex University’s annual graduation ceremony to be held in July.
The decision of the syndicate was conveyed to the music maestro by Joe Victor who is the regional director of the Middlesex University.
This doctorate gives way to the association of Rahman with the university getting stronger.
For sometime now Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory situated in Chennai was holding discussions with the officials of the Middlesex University for a joint music degree course.
The efforts of the Conservatory have paid off as the proposed course will start next year.
Now the interested students can do the first two years of the Middlesex University’s Bachelor Of Arts honours programe for Music Composition and Music Performance in Chennai and the final year at London.
After the decision of Anna University in Tamilnadu to confer a doctorate in Media Sciences to the composer, it is the turn of a foreign university to do the same.
The syndicate of Middlesex University in London has now announced an honorary doctorate for A.R.R.
Rahman will be presented with this prestigious honour at the Middlesex University’s annual graduation ceremony to be held in July.
The decision of the syndicate was conveyed to the music maestro by Joe Victor who is the regional director of the Middlesex University.
This doctorate gives way to the association of Rahman with the university getting stronger.
For sometime now Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory situated in Chennai was holding discussions with the officials of the Middlesex University for a joint music degree course.
The efforts of the Conservatory have paid off as the proposed course will start next year.
Now the interested students can do the first two years of the Middlesex University’s Bachelor Of Arts honours programe for Music Composition and Music Performance in Chennai and the final year at London.
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