The left-arm finger spinner is now playing for Tamilnadu and has been helping the team win matches at the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket tournament by spinning a web around the opposition batsmen and taking wickets at regular intervals.
Warner hits 335, Smith shatters record as Pakistan suffer
An irrepressible David Warner smashed an unbeaten 335 on Saturday while Steve Smith became the fastest man to 7,000 Test runs as Australia took control of the day-night second Test against Pakistan.
Chennaiyin and head coach Gregory part ways
Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC on Saturday announced parting ways with head coach John Gregory, who had led the side to title trophy in the 2017-18 season.
‘Body building: A wild card to govt job’
Sports generally demands persistent efforts. But body building demands severe physical and mental agony. Constant toil, genuine guidance and uncompromising diet is crucial for building alluring body. L Prakash(20), a resident of Pallavaram is the gold grabber in body building with his flawless well built torso shares his experience, struggles and future plans with News Today.
Graphic novelist, James Peaty, pens book on Chanakya
As a kid, James Peaty loved comics and was a big fan of Terrence Dicks’ novelisations of Doctor Who. Later, it was Stephen King, James Ellroy, Elmore Leonard and Angela Carter. The writers made a big impact during my formative years, he says. Today, James is an author having worked with giants like Marvel and DC. His portfolio includes writing credits for Marvel Heroes, X-Men Unlimited, The Batman Strikes, Justice League Unlimited, Supergirl, among others.
Cycling from K K Nagar to Pondy to create awareness on pollution
Of late, the air quality in city is getting worse and three youngsters from city have come forward to create awareness among public. They will take up cycling from K K Nagar to Puducherry displaying messages through placards. The journey will start tomorrow.
Let’s football, says Kathir
‘Pariyerum Perumal’ fame Kathir was last seen in Vijay-starrer ‘Bigil’. His next is also a sports drama titled ‘Jada’. It is written and directed by debutant Kumaran. The film features newcomer Roshini as the female lead, while Kishore and Yogi Babu play supporting roles. Kathir played a football coach in ‘Bigil’. Though he appeared briefly in the movie, his performance was appreciated by all.
Bindhu Madhavi signs a biggie
Puriyaadha Puthir and Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum fame filmmaker Ranjit Jeyakodi will be directing a movie for Third Eye Entertainment. It has Bindu Madhavi and Darshana Banik in lead roles.
‘Mookuthi Amman’ goes on floors
RJ-turned-actor RJ Balaji was last seen in the lead role in the political satire ‘LKG’. Produced by Ishari K Ganesh under the banner Vels Film International, ‘LKG’ has went on to garner critical and commercial success. Meanwhile, the actor is currently gearing up for his next project with the same production banner for his next film.
