b This Cricket World Cup, Scheduled for October 2020 in Australia, Postponed Due to COVID-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:45:55 +0530 The cricket world cup scheduled to be held in Australia in October this year has been postponed to 2021. No, we're not talking about the ICC T20 World Cup. Full Article
b Harbhajan Singh Says He's Not Jealous of Ashwin, Expects Him to Become a Legend By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 05:34:14 +0530 Harbhajan is not yet retired but last played for India in 2016. The 39-year-old has played 103 Tests with his final game coming in 2015. Full Article
b Suresh Raina Didn't Show Form in Domestic Cricket for Comeback: MSK Prasad By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 05:32:45 +0530 In fact, he gave a lowdown of how many of Uttar Pradesh's Ranji matches he has seen. Full Article
b English Cricket Could Lose 380 Million Pounds if Entire Season is Wiped Out: ECB By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:24:06 +0530 The ECB has already created a 61 million pound rescue package for the 18 county sides and has been offering grants and loans to recreational clubs, impacted by the outbreak. Full Article
b Dhoni a Big Idol, Great Lesson to Just Watch Him During IPL: Buttler By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:30:53 +0530 Dashing England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler has said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always been a big idol and while playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) one lesson for him has been how the decorated former India captain manages all the fanfare and still performs in crunch situations. Full Article
b WBBL: Melbourne Renegades Part Ways with Head Coach Tim Coyle By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:39:12 +0530 Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) franchise Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday announced that they have parted ways with head coach Tim Coyle. Full Article
b Ben Stokes Completes First Half-marathon to Raise Funds for NHS By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:20:43 +0530 England all-rounder Ben Stokes has run his first-ever half marathon to raise money for Britain's National Health Service amid the coronavirus pandemic which has so far claimed more than 30,000 lives in the UK. Full Article
b Indian Cricket Team of 1985 Could Trouble Virat Kohli's Side in Limited Overs: Ravi Shastri By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:42:08 +0530 Shastri said that winning Test series in Australia in 2018-19 for the first time in 71 years was special but when it came to white ball cricket, 85 was special. Full Article
b Brendon McCullum Calls for Introduction of a New Zealand Team in Big Bash League By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:44:01 +0530 The former captain also suggested removing the "overseas" cap on New Zealand players as several international players may not be able to compete if the COVID-19 restrictions continue. Full Article
b Playing Without Fans Won't Diminish Competitive Edge: Ben Stokes By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:52:18 +0530 When asked if cricket might lose its competitive edge in such an atmosphere Stokes, 28, said that even without fans the players would still be going out to win. Full Article
b Will Need One Month of Training Before Playing Competitive Match: Rahane By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:42:10 +0530 He agreed that in future, players will be wary of wild celebrations and group hugs which they are so used to at the fall of wickets. Full Article
b Babar Azam is Better Than Virat Kohli: Tom Moody By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 02:45:11 +0530 The former Sunrisers Hyderabad coach, however, admitted considering Azam's statistics at the moment, it is very difficult to put him in the top five current batsmen. Full Article
b Will be in Good Position to Start Off Again When Cricket Returns: Virat Kohli By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 08:03:10 +0530 While speaking to his fans, Kohli also talks about the things he misses while staying at home like the IPL, the excitement the tournament brings for the players and the fans and the magical moments that are created. Full Article
b Felt Strange Wearing the CSK Jersey at First: Harbhajan Singh By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:47:06 +0530 Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh said that it was strange to put on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey for the first time. Harbhajan joined CSK in 2018 after spending nearly a decade at Mumbai Indians with whom he won the Indian Premier League three times. Full Article
b CAB Conducts First Online Session for Bengal Women Players By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:52:06 +0530 The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday held its first online interactive session for Bengal senior women's team as former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta was present during the session alongside senior Bengal coach Shib Shankar Paul and batting coach Charanjit Singh. Full Article
b Current West Indies T20 Team Better Than 2016's Champion Side, says Dwayne Bravo By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:00:54 +0530 Bravo also was effusive in his praise for skipper Kieron Pollard, who had taken over the reins of limited overs teams last year. Full Article
b Mental Conditioning Coach Should Constantly be With Team, Says Dhoni By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:18:47 +0530 Former India skipper MS Dhoni feels players in the country still hesitate to accept that they have some weakness when it comes to mental illness and that's why a mental conditioning coach should constantly with the team. Full Article
b For Australia's Joe Burns, 'Longest Offseason' Due to Lockdown Has 'Silver Lining' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:11:19 +0530 Playing in England last year, Burns abruptly left county side Lancashire after one match to come home and recuperate from a chronic fatigue condition that doctors traced to an infection the previous year. Full Article
b Want to Captain the Proteas, It's Been my Dream: Maharaj By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:19:50 +0530 South African spinner Keshav Maharaj admitted that he is interested in captaining the Proteas in all formats one day. The position of South Africa's Test captain has been vacant since Faf Du Plessis stepped down from the position in February. Full Article
b Emotions Very Difficult to Recreate Behind Closed Doors, Says Kohli By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:37:57 +0530 Team India captain Virat Kohli believes playing cricket behind closed doors is quite a "possible situation" amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, he has doubts whether the game would have the same magic when played in front of empty stands. Full Article
b Sports Without Fans in Stadium Possible but Magic Will be Missing: Virat Kohli By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:49:24 +0530 Kohli said the many moments which are created because of the passion brought in by fans, would be missing. Full Article
b Pune-based Cricket Museum Buys Azhar Ali's Bat to Raise Funds in Fight Against Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:51:46 +0530 Another Pakistani based in New Jersey, Jamal Khan also donated Rs. 100,000 for the cause. Full Article
b Misbah Wants Resumption of Cricket Soon, Even if Behind Closed Doors By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:53:30 +0530 Misbah, who took charge last year in September, said if the right safety barriers and precautions are put in place for players, match officials and other stake holders, cricket boards can move forward. Full Article
b Can't Wait to be Back With Teammates on the Field: Mandhana By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 01:42:50 +0530 Amid the nation-wide lockdown in place due to coronavirus pandemic, star Indian batswoman Smriti Mandhana on Friday said she is badly missing the game and can't wait to be back on the field with her teammates once normalcy returns. Full Article
b Akmal Didn't Show Remorse for Failing to Report Fixing Approaches: PCB Disciplinary Panel By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:09:19 +0530 Akmal was found guilty of two charges under the PCB Anti-Corruption Code, rendering him ineligible for cricket activities till February 19, 2023. Full Article
b BCCI All Set to Form Ad-hoc Body to Run Delhi Cricket By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:32:41 +0530 Apart from these allegations, there have been allegations of compromising merit in selection matters from age group to Ranji team. Full Article
b India's Australia Tour Lesser Logistical Challenge than T20 World Cup: BCCI Treasurer By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:38:47 +0530 Dhumal said if the IPL doesn't take place, the board will take a hit of Rs 4000 crore. Full Article
b As Long As We're Not Taking Too Big a Hit, I'm Okay: Megan Schutt By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:50:38 +0530 The first standalone WBBL too drew record broadcast audiences. Full Article
b By Looks of It, T20 World Cup Will Not Go Ahead: David Warner By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:01:28 +0530 India won their first Test series in Australia, and Warner said he was feeling helpless watching his team lose. Full Article
b Game Over Movie Review: Barring Taapsee's Impressive Performance, It's Simply Hit and Miss By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:30:59 +0530 Game Over has elements of a psychological thriller, and nods to films like Edge of Tomorrow in which characters get multiple lives to move up levels in stories that are structured like video games. Full Article
b Kabir Singh Movie Review: What a Fantastic Actor Shahid Kapoor has Turned Out to Be By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:15:17 +0530 Reddy’s direction is impressive. He knows his material well and keeps it on a tight leash, never skipping a beat. Full Article
b Kabir Singh Movie Review: Arjun Reddy Remake is Unapologetic Celebration of Toxic Masculinity By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:06:16 +0530 Kabir Singh is an unmistakably misogynistic film, but the sad part is that it’s exactly these troubling portions that the filmmakers peddle as intense love. Full Article
b Toy Story 4 Movie Review: Beautifully Rendered Animation and Heart-tugging Emotions By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:03:24 +0530 Even in its fourth outing, never once does Toy Story 4 feel like a cash-grab sequel; like it was made by profit-hungry executives focused on milking a successful brand. Full Article
b Annabelle Comes Home Movie Review: Not Exactly a Chilling Reminder of The Conjuring By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:39:09 +0530 Despite being the origin story, Annabelle Comes Home lacks the innovation. It’s a pretty straight forward tale of werewolves coming out of thin air and screaming their lungs out up close. Full Article
b Article 15 Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana's Film is Important, Powerful and Superbly Made By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 09:11:12 +0530 There are moments in Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15 that are so disturbing they feel like a punch to the gut. Full Article
b Stranger Things Season 3 Review: '80s Teen Romance Threatened by Looming Dangers From Upside Down By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 03:20:14 +0530 Unlike the previous seasons, the Duffer Brothers have made sure that the new season has more humour. Full Article
b Super 30 Movie Review: Hrithik Roshan is Earnest but the Film doesn't Evade Stereotyping By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:30:46 +0530 Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30 is about Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who succeeds against all odds. Full Article
b The Lion King Movie Review: Jon Favreau’s Version is a Charming Jungle Fable By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:35:50 +0530 The Lion King’s newest version without a shadow of a doubt is a marvel of creative technology. It is the sort of film that parents would like to take their kids to watch over the weekend. Full Article
b Family Of Thakurganj Movie Review: The Film Suffers from Familiar Bollywood Hang-ups By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:22:09 +0530 The film seems like a grim gangland saga that inadvertently becomes funny, and an attempted spoof of a gangland saga that is far from funny. Full Article
b Judgementall Hai Kya Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut’s Bravura Performance Steals the Show By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:29:56 +0530 Kangana Ranaut once again turns in a bravura performance- sincere, believable and watchable all the time. Full Article
b Arjun Patiala Movie Review: Diljit Dosanjh, Kriti Sanon's Film is Easily Forgettable By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 05:52:06 +0530 Diljit Dosanjh is affable but profoundly bland as Arjun Patiala. Varun Sharma as Arjun's side-kick Onida and Kriti Sanon as Ritu Randhawa are tolerable. Full Article
b Hobbs & Shaw Movie Review: Don’t Get in The Rock, Jason Statham’s Way By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 09:08:37 +0530 Hobbs and Shaw delivers more than what it promises. It’s a solid adrenaline-pumping film with an unwavering focus. Full Article
b Khandaani Shafakhana Movie Review: Sonakshi's Film Isn't A Cure for Boredom By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 06:01:19 +0530 The movie makers stay true to their promise of, “The Only Sex Film for the Whole Family” and the film ends up being a straitjacketed one for it. Full Article
b AndhaDhun Movie Review: You'll be Constantly Surprised in this Murder Mystery By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 03:59:28 +0530 AndhaDhun's most noticeable performance comes from Tabu. She is delightful to watch. Full Article
b Jabariya Jodi Movie Review: It Misses Mark Despite Sidharth-Parineeti's Great Chemistry By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 12:31:44 +0530 Director Prashant Singh’s Jabariya Jodi is a film that props up a love story by the aforementioned premise. Full Article
b Batla House Movie Review: John Abraham's Independence Day Offering is a Crowd Pleaser By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:49:44 +0530 Batla House combines all the essential tropes of mainstream Bollywood films in remarkably entertaining fashion, and make you sit and notice the fluidity of the narrative. Full Article
b Sacred Games 2 Review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Makes It One of the Best on Netflix By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:54:02 +0530 The making of Ganesh Gaitonde has everything you would expect from a classic Netflix tale, and more. Which means, you’re in for a thrilling time. Full Article
b Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Movie Review: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt Are in Top Form By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:02:54 +0530 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' may not be Quentin Tarantino’s best, but it’s a laidback, change-of-pace offering that delivers many unexpected pleasures. Full Article
b Batla House Movie Review: Fascinating Premise But Potential for Much More By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:24:12 +0530 Batla House is a fascinating premise, and an especially unlikely character for John. But the film can’t decide what it wants to be – a melancholic character piece, or a thriller with chases and shootouts. Full Article
b The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: Saving the World, One Bird at a Time By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:02:32 +0530 Thurop Van Orman, a voice actor and cartoonist, makes his debut as a director and a reasonably competent one at that. Full Article