Day: July 20, 2019

R Ashwin delivered with his bat as he led his team Dindigul Dragons to a 10-run win over Chepauk Super Gillies in the opening match of the TNPL fourth edition in Dindigul on Friday.

“Such tournaments definitely inspire youngsters to do well and it’s a great platform for them to get into IPL and Ranji teams. They also get noticed around the country because the matches are being televised,” said the 34-year-old, who was present the inaugural day’s proceedings of the fourth edition of TNPL at nearby Natham.

Leg-spinner Rishwanth Subramaniam produced a dream spell of five for two, including a hat-trick, to single-handedly bowl his team, Lalaji Memorial Omega International School, to a 67-run win over Arsha Vidya Mandir in the TNCA City Schools U-14 tournament for B Somasundaram Trophy Friday.

Riding on an unbeaten century from S Sujay, DSS Club earned a facile 100-run win over Sir MCTM Old Boys Sports Association in the second division of the TNCA League.

While Olonga seemed to support the ICC decision, several other current and former players were left heartbroken and expressed their anguish and disappointment on social media.

The picture on Dhoni’s plans will be clearer once the squad is picked for the tour beginning 3 August BCCI officials are expected to speak to the two-time World Cup winning captain.

Actress Tamannaah will play the lead in a woman-centric horror comedy titled ‘Petromax’. It will be directed by Rohin Venkatesan of Adhe Kangal.

Cinematographer-filmmaker Thangar Bachan’s is introducing his son Vigith as hero. Thangar Bachan has penned city centric comedy entertainer for his son’s debut. The movie is set in Chennai.

Pachai Vilakku is based on traffic policemen and road safety. It is directed by Dr Maran. A student of Film Institute, he plays the lead role.