South Africa’s troubles compounded after young fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the team’s next World Cup game against India here Wednesday.
Moinudeen scores half-century
Moinudeen’s unbeaten 67 helped Ashok Leyland defeat Royal Enfield in a GR Kuppuswamy memorial League cum knockout trophy match, held here recently.
10,000 sachets of banned gutkha seized in Chennai, two arrested
On a tip-off, the police arrived at Nungambakkam College Road and found Manoj Kumar (42) of Choolaimedu and Yesuraja of Perumbalur selling gutkha which was stored in the auto.
Aravinthan, Mathivanan star for Standard CC
S Aravinthan (147 not out) and M Mathivanan (five for 40) starred as Standard CC beat MAS CC by 90 runs in the TNCA Thiruvallur DCA First Division match.
Federer, Nadal march on at French Open
Roger Federer made short work of Argentinian Leonardo Mayer to become the oldest man in 28 years to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open on Sunday, while Rafael Nadal claimed his 90th Roland Garros win.
‘Kulasekarapattinam’ is an emotional ride
Kulasekarapattinam, directed by Aalwan, is all complete and ready for release soon. Starring newcomer James in the lead (dual role), it speaks about bromance and romance.
Amala Paul’s ‘Aadai’ gets ‘A’ certificate
Amala Paul starrer Aadai has been censored. The gripping action-thriller centered around her is ready for release soon. Directed by Rathna Kumar, it is Produced by Viji Subramaniyan for V studios. Pradeep Kumar composed the music.
Yogi Babu plays a comical rowdy
Popular comedian Yogi Babu is a busy bee in Tamil cinema these days. He is busy with almost a dozen film that includes Rajinikanth and Vijay starrers. He recently shot for a movie titled Kadala Poda Oru Ponnu Venum. Directed by Anandharajan, the movie is touted to be fun filled entertainer.
Calls to make Udhayanidhi DMK youth wing head grow louder
With today being Karunanidhi’s birth anniversary, many senior and young functionaries have only upped the demand, saying, “Udhayanidhi’s active campaigning and his popularity among the public as an actor helped the DMK and its alliance partners emerge triumphant in the polls.”
Ilayaraja’s b’day special
“I will help constrict the building for Tamil Cine Musicians Association,” said maestro Ilayaraja. Speaking at a live-in concert organised as part of his birthday celebrations in Chennai Sunday, Ilayaraja, said, “I owe a lot to music. As a gpoodwill gesture, I will bear all the expenses to come up with a building for the musicians union.”