BY SUNIT JANGIR

It was another dominating performance by Indian women as they crushed Thailand women by 66 runs in women's Asia Cup on Monday, June 4. With this win, Indian women reached on top in the points table. In their first match, they assaulted Malaysia women by 142 runs.## In this match, Thailand won the toss and put India to bat first. Indian women batted well and scored 132 in 20 overs. Mona Meshram was the top scorer with 32 off 45 balls while Smriti Mandhana made 29 off 22 balls with 2 sixes and a four. ## Later in the inning, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Anuja Patil scored quickly and help India to put a good score to defend. ## Thailand's Wongpaka Liengprasert was the most successful bowler as she gave away only 16 runs in 3 overs and picked 2 wickets.## In reply, Thailand women looked nowhere in the runs chase and could manage only 66 for 8 in 20 overs. Nattaya Boochatham was the top scorer with 21 of 40 balls. ## Their 8 batters could not cross 2-digit mark. Indian bowling was outstanding. Skipper Harmanpreet was most successful bowler as she conceded only 11 runs in 3 overs and picked 3 wickets. ## She was also judged Player Of The Match for her all-around show. Anuja Patil was the most economical bowler of the match as she gave away only 3 runs in 3 overs.## India's next match will be against Bangladesh women on Wednesday, June 6.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

There is no stoppage in T20I for Rashid Khan. The Number One T20 bowler has become a serious match winner for Afghanistan. ## He added one more feather to his hat as he became second fastest bowler to reach 50 wickets after Sri Lanka's Ajanta Mendis. It took only 31 matches for him to reach 50 wickets.## "It was about keeping everything simple, what I've done in last two-three months. I don't have any specific plan. I keep it simple. Just to ball a little bit back of a length, not too full. I'm just enjoying myself, that is the key thing. It was a good surface, the ball was gripping, a little bit dew was there. We have just played IPL. That's is the biggest stage. If you perform well there, it gives the confidence," Rashid said after the match against Bangladesh.## Keep in mind, Rashid Khan was the star in Afghanistan's win over Bangladesh. His 3 for 13 in 3 overs help his side to beat Bangladesh by 45 runs and take a 1-0 lead in 3 matches series at Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium, Dehradun, Uttrakhand on Sunday, June 3. ## He was awarded Man Of The Match for his brilliant spell of spin bowling.## Rashid Khan also became second Afghanistan's Bowler to take 50-wickets in T20I after Mohammed Nabi, who achieved this feat against U.A.E. in 2016.## Here is the list of Top-Five quickest 50 wicket takers in T20I:## 1. Ajanta Mendis (SLC) - 26 Matches## 2. Rashid Khan (AFG/ICC) - 31 Matches## 3. Imran Tahir (SA) - 31 Matches## 4. Dale Steyn (SA) - 35 Matches## 5. Umar Gul (PAK) - 36 Matches## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

South Africa's speedster Kagiso Rabada was the star in Cricket South Africa's annual awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Saturday evening June 2. Second time in a row Rabada scooped major awards. ## He had an excellent last year and therefore he rewarded for his top performances. He grabbed as many six awards including 'Cricketer of the year' in Men's category while Dane van Niekerk grabbed 'Women's cricketer of the year'.## "It is encouraging that for the second time in a row our premier awards have gone to our young stars who are shining with distinction alongside our world-class senior players," said CSA's acting chief executive Thabang Moroe## Here is the list of Awards winners: ## Professional Awards - National ## SA Men’s Cricketer of the Year: Kagiso Rabada ## SA Women’s Cricketer of the Year: Dane van Niekerk ## Test Cricketer of the Year: Kagiso Rabada ## ODI Cricketer of the Year: Kagiso Rabada ## T20 International Cricketer of the Year: AB de Villiers ## SA Players’ Player of the Year: Kagiso Rabada ## SA Fans’ Player of the Year: Kagiso Rabada ## Always Original Award: David Miller (fastest T20 International century v Bangladesh) ## Delivery of the Year: Kagiso Rabada (to Warner, 3rd Test v Australia, Newlands) ## International Newcomer of the Year: Aiden Markram ## SA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year: Laura Wolvaardt ## Momentum Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: Laura Wolvaardt ## Momentum Women’s T20 Cricketer of the Year: Chloe Tryon ## AB de Villiers, who recently retired from the international cricket grabbed the International T20 Cricketer of the Year while David Miller received Always Original Awards for the fastest T20 international century. Aiden Markram who had an excellent last year grabbed the International Newcomer of the Year Award. ## On the domestic front, most numbers of awards were taken by the Titans who won both Sunfoil Series and Ram-Slam T20 tournament. ## Professional Awards - Domestic ## Sunfoil Series Cricketer of the Season: Simon Harmer (Warriors) ## Momentum One-Day Cup Cricketer of the Season: Tabraiz Shamsi (Multiply Titans) ## RAM SLAM T20 Challenge Player of the Season: Tabraiz Shamsi (Multiply Titans) ## Pitchvision Coach of the Year: Mark Boucher (Multiply Titans) ## Domestic Players' Player of the Season: Pieter Malan (WSB Cape Cobras) ## Domestic Newcomer of the Year: Kyle Verreynne (WSB Cape Cobras) ## Africa T20 Cup Player of the Tournament: Sarel Erwee (KZN Inland) ## SACA Most Valuable Player Award: Jon-Jon Smuts (Warriors) ## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us. ## Thanks for the reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

If someone asks Ajinkya Rahane which was your favourite Test knock, he will probably choose 48 runs that he had scored against South Africa in 3rd Test at the tough wicket of Wanders, Johannesburg. India had lost that series but won the 3rd test.## Ajinkya Rahane who will lead India in one-off Test against Afghanistan in the absence of the regular captain Virat Kohli talked about fitness, Johannesburg innings, Afghanistan Test and upcoming overseas challenge with TOI on Saturday, June 2.## Here are some excerpts from his interview given to TOI:## The last time you led India, it was an impressive outing. There's another opportunity coming up against Afghanistan## I'm looking forward to it. After the IPL, it's almost like a start of a season, so there is so much to look forward to. There are processes to be put in place on the personal front, responsibilities to be carried out (as captain in the one-off game)## That 48 you scored in Johannesburg (3rd Test), worth its weight in gold?## Two matches down in a three-match series and you get a wicket like that, you're up against the wall and the only way out is a fightback, it's how you react to the situation. Absolute positive intent alone begins to matter and that's exactly what helped us pull off that win. On a personal front, it was immensely satisfying.## That was quite a wicket## We knew the wicket wasn't an easy one but it was equal for both teams. If the wicket was going to make life difficult for us, then it going to do the same to South Africa. It was an equal opportunity contest and I thought we were phenomenal.## Tell us about that innings## It's great that I got an opportunity on a wicket like that one. I knew I was batting really well in the nets. I could feel it. Normally you do have an idea about your game but on a wicket like that, it's your guts that count. When the ball goes from right next to your helmet or even if you're sitting in the dressing room and watching your teammates bat in similar conditions, it's very easy for someone to start thinking a bit negatively. But in that Test, on that wicket, every batsman in the team was like 'ok, right now I want to go out there on that wicket in this kind of a situation'. That's exactly how even my mind was thinking too. Even a century in a different scenario would probably not give me the kind of joy that 48 did.## So, now it's all about carrying the Johannesburg mindset to England## Oh yes, it's the same intent, aggression and attitude that we'll be carrying to England. When you play overseas, it's that attitude which matters, more than your skills. Skill-wise, most cricketers are more or less similar. What probably adds notches to a team's overall performance is the intent with which you approach a game.## And a five-Test series gives more time in the overall contest## It gives you an opportunity to come back into the contest. South Africa is a classic example. The contest would've been completely a different one moving forward from the Wanderers Test. But a five-Test series has other challenges too. For example, it is important to remain fresh throughout the series. The start is always important but carrying that momentum till the very end is equally crucial. The mind should not get tired. That's the key.## Essentially, it's fitness that it all boils down to## That's paramount. As a professional athlete, you have to push yourself. Sometimes, your body says you're tired but your mind tells you something different. Then it's all about following your mind, talking to yourself, letting your mind tell your body to keep going. For the amount of cricket we play throughout the year, training sessions are vital. It's part of your life - you eat, drink, sleep, play, train. You can skip a practice session on an odd day but a training session is what you just can't miss.## And it has to be fun## The trick is to understand your body and in turn, it's about enjoying and having fun. Just the other day I did my yoyo and I was pretty happy with myself. But the challenge is in maintaining that and raising the bar.## Keep in mind, Ajinkya Rahane had captained India against Australia in Mohali Last year. And now he got another opportunity to lead his side as Virat Kohli ruled out from this match after got his neck injured.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading

BY SACNILK TEAM

Veere Di Wedding is doing exceptional box office collection at the India Cinema. This movie stars Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Shikha Talsania and Sumeet Vyas in key roles and directed by Shashanka Ghosh. ## This movie got good critics reviews and a great response from the audience. ## Here is it's day wise collection. ## Day 1 (1st Friday) ₹ 10.7 Cr ## Day 2 (1st Saturday) ₹ 12.25 Cr ## Day 3 (1st Sunday) ₹ 13.57 Cr ## Day 4 (1st Monday) ₹ 6.04 Cr## Day 5 (1st Tuesday) ₹ 5.47 Cr## Day 6 (1st Wednesday) ₹ 4.87 Cr## Day 7 (1st Thursday) ₹ 4.06 Cr ## Week 1 Collection ₹ 56.96 Cr## Day 8 (2nd Friday) ₹ 3.37 Cr ## Day 9 (2nd Saturday) ₹ 4.51 Cr ## Day 10 (2nd Sunday) ₹ 4.84 Cr ## Day 11 (2nd Monday) ₹ 2.03 Cr ## Day 12 (2nd Tuesday) ₹ 1.97 Cr ## Day 13 (2nd Wednesday) ₹ 1.85 Cr ## Day 14 (2nd Thursday) ₹ 1.60 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 20.17 Cr## Day 15 (3rd Friday) ₹ 0.70 Cr ## Day 16 (3rd Saturday) ₹ 1.10 Cr ## Day 17 (3rd Sunday) ₹ 1.30 Cr ## Day 18-21 (3rd Mon-Thu) ₹ 0.90 Cr ## Week 3 Collection ₹ 4.00 Cr## Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.04 Cr ## Week 6 Collection ₹ 0.02 Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ 81.39 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 140 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 35.00 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 105 Cr ## Movie Budget: ₹ 30 Cr ## Movie Verdict: Superhit ## Movie Screen Count: 2647 (India: 2177 and Overseas: 470) ## Records: ## - Veere Di Wedding is the 5th highest opening day collection movie for Bollywood in 2018. ## - Veere Di Wedding is the 6th highest opening weekend collection movie for Bollywood in 2018. ## - Veere Di Wedding is the 10th highest collection movie for Bollywood in 2018. ## ------ ## VEERE DI Wedding is a high spirited and upbeat coming of age story revolving around the lives of four childhood friends Kalindi (Kareena Kapoor), Avni (Sonam Kapoor), Meera (Shikha Talsania) and Sakshi (Swara Bhaskar). ## After ten years, these four best friends reunite, they don't realize how much life has changed from what they expected. This film is set against the backdrop of Delhi, where the girls are born and brought up, their trials and tribulations in the modern day world, regarding family acceptance, marriage, and societal perceptions. ## Release Date: 1st June 2018. ## For more and latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us. ## Thanks for Reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Dinesh Karthik is all set to make his comeback in Test cricket after almost eight years. The regular wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha has been ruled out for the Afghanistan Test after he got injured in recently concluded IPL. ## BCCI confirmed on Saturday, June 2.## Keep in mind, Saha got injured against Kolkata Knight Riders in the second qualifier at Eden Gardens on 25th May. Since then he was closely monitoring by BCCI's medical team. ## But now he is advised to take rest ahead of crucial England tour where India have to play five test match series.## On the other hand, Dinesh Karthik rewarded his recently concluded IPL form where he had scored 498 runs in 16 matches for KKR. He last played a test match in 2010 against Bangladesh. ## He made his Test debut in 2004 against Australia at Wankhede Stadium. Since then he has played 23 Test and scored 1000 runs with one hundred and 7 half centuries.## Parthiv Patel was also in the race of Saha's replacement. He replaced Saha for the last two Test against South Africa earlier this year. But he could manage only 56 runs in those matches. His IPL form wasn't also up to the mark and resulted in, he failed to gain selectors trust.## Wriddhiman Saha becomes the second regular batsman after Virat Kohli who will miss Afghanistan Test. However, Kohli had already opted out himself from this match before he got his neck injury in IPL. ## He was keen to play in county cricket for Surrey that period but his injury forced him to miss county cricket as well as Afghanistan Test.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.