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The Bumrah over that broke England England’s hopes of pulling off an improbable chase of 254 against India were shattered by Jasprit Bumrah’s masterful 18th over in the T20 World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium. With the hosts needing 45 runs off three overs, India gambled on Bumrah’s final over, a decision that proved pivotal in securing their place in the final. Bumrah, known for his precision and ability to unsettle batters, delivered a near-perfect over, conceding just six runs from six deliveries. England, who had dominated the innings with aggressive boundary hitting—scoring 21 fours and 15 sixes—struggled to adapt to Bumrah’s variations. His mix of slower deliveries, yorkers, and full-length balls disrupted the rhythm of Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran, who had led the chase with a 50-run sixth-wicket partnership in just 27 deliveries. Brendon McCullum, England’s coach, acknowledged the challenge posed by Bumrah, stating, “We needed three sixes for the equation to be completely different. On a ground like that, three sixes can happen in the blink of an eye.” However, England’s batters failed to replicate their earlier aggression, managing only four boundaries in 24 deliveries during Bumrah’s over. The turning point came when Bumrah’s slower delivery deceived Harry Brook, who attempted a premeditated lob but was caught off-axis by Axar Patel’s stunning catch. This moment underscored Bumrah’s ability to exploit gaps in the opposition’s technique, particularly against batters with long backlifts who struggle to adjust to sudden changes in pace. India’s bowlers, led by Bumrah, maintained their composure under pressure, with Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh also contributing crucial overs.#india #t20_world_cup #wankhede_stadium #jasprit_bumrah #suryakumar_yadav

Sidharth Malhotra mourns loss of maternal grandmother weeks after father’s death This is an extremely difficult time for actor Sidharth Malhotra. Just weeks after the passing of his father, the actor has now lost his maternal grandmother, to whom he was deeply attached. A close friend of the family reveals, “Sid is devastated. It’s a double blow for him within weeks. He was very close to his father, and his Naani absolutely doted on him the affection was mutual. ”Sources say the actor has been particularly shaken by this second loss so soon after the first. As friends and well-wishers gathered to offer their condolences, Sidharth reportedly chose to spend some time in quiet reflection. Meanwhile, his wife, Kiara Advani, was seen attending to guests and supporting the family during the difficult time. Those close to the couple say Kiara has been a pillar of strength for Sidharth as he copes with the back-to-back personal losses. Also Read: Sidharth Malhotra remembers father Sunil Malhotra in emotional note after his demise in Delhi: “Your integrity is my inheritance”... #father #Sidharth_Malhotra #Malhotra #actor #Sidharth #weeks #maternal_grandmother #Malhotra_mourns #grandmother_weeks #actor_Sidharth

India Triumphs in Thrilling T20 Clash Against England In a high-stakes encounter at the Mumbai Cricket Stadium, India secured a narrow 12-run victory over England in the 2nd Semi-Final of the T20 World Cup. The match, played on March 5, 2026, saw both teams showcase explosive batting and crucial fielding, with India’s relentless chase of 253 runs proving decisive. India’s Dominant Chase India’s innings was anchored by Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed 76 off 48 balls, alongside Ishan Kishan’s 52 and Shivam Dube’s 35. The hosts raced to 253/7 in 20 overs, with a blistering 150-run partnership between Kishan and Dube in the 13th over. Key moments included: Relay Catch Magic: Axar Patel and Shivam Dube pulled off a stunning relay catch to dismiss Jos Buttler, who scored 52 off 31 balls. Late Collapse: England’s bowlers struggled to contain India’s firepower, with Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh picking up crucial wickets. England’s Struggles in the Chase England, chasing 254, were off the pace from the start. Phil Salt’s early dismissal for 16 off 13 balls set the tone, and despite Jacob Bethell’s century (100 off 45 balls), the hosts’ fielding errors and inconsistent bowling allowed India to clinch the victory. Highlights included: Bethell’s Century: The England opener’s 19-ball 50 and eventual century kept hopes alive, but his dismissal in the 16th over sealed the fate. Fielding Heroics: Axar Patel’s diving catch and Bumrah’s slower ball trickery disrupted England’s rhythm. Key Stats India: 253/7 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 76, Ishan Kishan 52, Shivam Dube 35). England: 225/9 in 19.4 overs (Jacob Bethell 100, Phil Salt 16, Will Jacks 35). Man of the Match: Suryakumar Yadav for his innings and leadership.#t20_world_cup #mumbai_cricket_stadium #sur_yakumar_yadav #ishan_kishan #shivam_dube

'We voted for you, now do your job': Nepal’s Gen Z warn new leaders KATHMANDU: For many young Nepalis, Friday’s historic verdict came with a clear call for the Himalayan country’s new leaders: “We voted for you. Now get to work.” In Kathmandu, there were no dhols or gulal left over from Holi to be sprayed in celebration. The city moved in its usual rhythm even as the scale of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)’s sweep became clear. The generation that drove the Sept 2025 uprising and forced a snap election said the “old parties had been punished,” but the deeper issues that brought them onto the streets—corruption, unemployment, weak public services, nepotism, political impunity, and the lack of opportunities—remained unresolved. With 35-year-old Balen Shah set to become prime minister, many young voters and protest leaders said the mandate would mean little unless it translated into visible change. Amrita Ban, 23, one of the Gen Z activists at the forefront of the Sept protests, said the new leadership could not afford to repeat the old parties’ habit of selling “false hope and false promises of turning Nepal into Switzerland.” She said: “The old leadership failed because it did not deliver. The new ones have to prove themselves through action and delivery. We’re watching.” For Ban, the first test would not be grand speeches or symbolic gestures, but whether people began to feel change in everyday life. “What we are asking for is basic—an environment to live in our own country. Fix corruption, healthcare, and education.” Niraj Adhikari, 28, a construction supervisor who returned from Qatar just in time to vote, narrowly avoiding the flight disruptions caused by the war in West Asia, said the result would matter only if it slowed outward migration. “It is now our duty to build this nation.#rastriya_swatantra_party #balen_shah #amrita_ban #niraj_adhikari #majid_ansari

"தாய் கிழவி" (Thaai Kizhavi) - படம் பற்றிய முக்கிய தகவல்கள் படம் பற்றிய செய்திகள் படத்தின் தலைப்பு: "தாய் கிழவி" (Thaai Kizhavi) படத்தின் தொடர்பு: தமிழ் சினிமாவில் வெளியான ஒரு படம். படத்தின் வெளியீடு: 2026 மார்ச் 6 ஆம் தேதி (குறிப்பிட்ட தேதி கவனிக்க வேண்டும்). நடிகர்கள்: ராதிகா, சிவகார்த்திகேயன், ஜெகன், பிறர். படத்தின் கதை: குடும்ப உறவுகள், தாய்-கிழவர் உறவு பற்றிய கதை. --- பாக்ஸ் ஆஃபிஸ் செய்திகள் முதல் நாள் வசூல்: ஒரு கோடியே 60 லட்சம் ரூபாய் (தளத்தின் தரவுப்படி). முந்தைய நாட்களில் வசூல் குறைவு, ஆனால் ஞாயிறு வரை மீண்டும் வசூல் பிரகாசமாக இருக்கும் என எதிர்பார்வை. மூன்று நாள் வசூல்: 23 கோடி ரூபாய் (இந்தியாவில்). ஐந்து நாள் வசூல்: சூப்பர் வசூல் பதிவு. ஆறாம் நாள் வசூல்: பட்டையை கிளப்பும் வசூல். உலக வசூல்: அறிவிப்பு கிடைத்துள்ளது. --- விமர்சனங்கள் & பொது கருத்துகள் பாக்ஸ் ஆஃபிஸில் பேய் ஹிட்: பெரும்பாலான பார்வையாளர்கள் படத்தை பார்த்துள்ளனர். மிகவும் பாராட்டப்பட்ட பகுதி: ராதிகாவின் நடிப்பு, சிவகார்த்திகேயனின் காமெடி பாடல்கள். குடும்ப உறவுகளை பற்றி கூறிய கதை. மிகவும் குறைபாடுகள்: "Payilwan" விமர்சனம்: "அறிவுரை சொல்ல தகுதியே இல்லாத" என குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளது. கதையில் சில சிக்கல்கள் இருந்துள்ளன. --- சமூக மீடியா & பொது பார்வை பாஜக அண்ணாமலை: படத்தை பாராட்டியுள்ளார். ராதிகாவின் பதில்: அவர் தனது பதிலை வெளியிட்டுள்ளார். ஓடிடி ரிலீஸ்: படம் ஓடிடி தளத்தில் வெளியாகியுள்ளது (தளம் குறிப்பிடப்படவில்லை). --- முக்கிய செய்திகள் சிவகார்த்திகேயனின் காமெடி: படத்தின் பெரும் வெற்றியாக பார்க்கப்படுகிறது. ராதிகாவின் நடிப்பு: படத்தின் முக்கிய பகுதியாக கருதப்படுகிறது. படம் மற்ற படங்களுடன் ஒப்பிடுதல்: "தேர்" படத்துடன் ஒப்பிட்டு வசூல் பெரும்பாலும் சமமாக இருக்கிறது. --- குறிப்புகள் குறிப்பிட்ட தேதி (2026 மார்ச் 6) கவனிக்க வேண்டும், ஏனெனில் இது குறிப்பிட்ட தேதி குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளது. படம் பற்றிய முழு விவரங்கள் மற்றும் விமர்சனங்கள் கூறப்பட்டுள்ளன. --- நீங்கள் தேவையான தகவலை தேடும் போது, இந்த தகவல்களை மூலமாக பயன்படுத்தலாம்.#radhika #thai_kizhavi #shivakarthik #jegan #family_relations

F1 2026: George Russell secures pole, leads Mercedes 1-2 in Qualifying for Australian Grand PrixVerstappen’s Red Bull partner Isack Hadjar came third in chaotic qualifying as the pecking order became clearer after the biggest regulation shake-up the sport has seen in years. Verstappen’s Red Bull partner Isack Hadjar came third in chaotic qualifying as the pecking order became clearer after the biggest regulation shake-up the sport has seen in years. #Red_Bull #Australian_Grand #George_Russell #Isack_Hadjar #leads_Mercedes #Bull_partner #partner_Isack #Russell_secures #Grand_PrixVerstappen #chaotic_qualifying

Here’s a structured and rewritten version of the provided content, separated into two distinct sections for clarity: --- Central Bank Interest Rate Decision The central bank has decided to increase its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to combat persistent inflation and stabilize economic growth. This move comes amid rising inflationary pressures and a need to curb excessive spending. The rate hike is expected to impact consumer loans, mortgages, and savings accounts, potentially slowing down economic activity. Analysts suggest that while this decision aims to control inflation, it may also pose challenges for borrowers and businesses reliant on low-interest financing. The central bank emphasized that the adjustment is a balanced approach to ensure long-term economic stability without stifling growth. --- Movie Review: Thaai Kelavi (The Elder Mother) Thaai Kelavi is a Tamil comedy-drama directed by Sivakumar Murugeshan, marking his debut as a filmmaker. The film follows the story of Pavunthai, a sharp-tongued and cunning village elder (played by Radhika), who lives with her daughter Rachel (Rebecca) after her husband’s death. Pavunthai’s life revolves around collecting debts from the villagers, earning her the nickname "Saavu Varaadha" (the one who never dies). When her three sons and son-in-law arrive to settle a dispute over her property, the film unfolds as a lighthearted yet insightful exploration of family dynamics, greed, and the complexities of human relationships. The movie blends humor with social commentary, using exaggerated situations and witty dialogues to highlight the quirks of its characters. Radhika’s performance as Pavunthai is standout, capturing the character’s wit and resilience. The film’s tone is reminiscent of classic Tamil comedy, with a mix of slapstick and situational humor.#central_bank #sivakumar_murugeshan #radhika #pavunthai #rachel

Malaysia arrange emergency T20I series after airspace crisis halts Bahrain in Thailand Bahrain’s cricket team, which had been competing in Thailand as part of a Quadrangular T20I series, faced significant travel disruptions due to escalating tensions in the West Asian region. The situation led to the closure of several air corridors for civilian passenger flights, creating uncertainty for teams attempting to return home. In response, the Bahrain Cricket Federation swiftly arranged an emergency bilateral T20I series with the Malaysian Cricket Association to ensure the team remained active internationally. The decision came as commercial flight options across parts of the Middle East were severely limited, leaving the Bahrain squad stranded in Southeast Asia. By coordinating with the Malaysian Cricket Association, both boards agreed to organize a three-match T20 International series that will carry official ICC T20I ranking points. This arrangement allows Bahrain to maintain competitive cricket during a period of travel instability while providing Malaysia with opportunities to gain ranking points on home soil. The scheduled matches for the Bahrain Men’s Tour of Malaysia are set for March 7–10, 2026. The first two games will take place on March 7, with Bahrain facing Malaysia in the first T20I followed by a second match on the same day. The final match will be played on March 10, with Malaysia hosting Bahrain for the third and concluding T20I of the series. The emergency series highlights the adaptability of cricketing nations in navigating unforeseen logistical challenges. It also underscores the importance of international fixtures in maintaining team readiness and competitive standards, even in the face of regional crises.#bahrain_cricket_federation #malaysian_cricket_association #quadrangular_t20i_series #icc_t20i_ranking_points #bahrain_men_s_tour_of_malaysia

Malaysia vs Bahrain T20I Match Preview and Fantasy Cricket Insights The first T20I of the Bahrain Tour of Malaysia 2026 is set to take place at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on 7 March at 12:30 PM IST. Malaysia, led by Syed Aziz, will face Bahrain, captained by Ahmer Bin Nasir, in a match that promises competitive cricket. Both teams have selected balanced squads with experienced players, aiming to secure an early advantage in the series. Malaysia’s batting lineup includes Virandeep Singh, Ahmad Faiz, and Sharvin Muniandy, with Zubaidi Zulkifle and Ainool Hafizs providing support in the middle order. Bowlers Pavandeep Singh and Rizwan Haider are expected to play key roles in the team’s strategy. Bahrain’s squad features Sohail Ahmed, Fiaz Ahmed, and Imran Anwar, while Asif Ali and Ali Dawood add depth to the batting unit. The bowling attack will be led by Rizwan Butt and Abdul Majid Abbasi. The match is anticipated to be a closely contested affair, with both teams boasting strong all-rounders and reliable openers. Key players to watch include Virandeep Singh for Malaysia, known for his all-round skills, and Asif Ali from Bahrain, who contributes with both bat and ball. The playing XI predictions suggest a mix of experienced batters and versatile bowlers, with teams likely to focus on maintaining a strong middle order and exploiting the pitch conditions. Fantasy cricket enthusiasts are advised to consider players like Wafiq Muhammad, who offers left-arm pace and batting potential, and Ahmer Bin Nasir, the captain and wicketkeeper. The predicted Dream11 teams highlight combinations of bowlers, all-rounders, and batters, with emphasis on players who have shown consistency in recent matches. While the match outcome remains uncertain, Malaysia’s squad depth and experience may give them an edge.#bahrain_tour_of_malaysia_2026 #bayuemas_oval #syed_aziz #ahmer_bin_nasir #virandeep_singh