Kings XI Punjab introduce two new players to squad

IPL team Kings XI Punjab today announced Kyle Abbott and Benjamin Cutting as replacements for the injured bowling duo of R Satish and Stuart Broad. "It is rather unfortunate that two of our players Stuart Broad and R Satish have been ruled out of IPL 2012 due to unfortunate and untimely injuries," said Col. Arvinder Singh, COO, Kings XI Punjab. "We hope that they both recover soon and we can see them in action again very soon. We welcome Benjamin Cutting from Australia and Kyle Abbott from South Africa in to our squad for this season." Abbott is a medium-pacer from South Africa, while Benjamin Cutting is a right-arm medium-pacer from Australia who led the 2009-10 Sheffield Shield wicket list with 46 scalps at an average of 23.91. "I am excited about Kyle and Ben being a part of our squad. Both these seamers are young and talented and have the right spirit to lead the team to great heights. I am very confident about the team’s performance and looking forward to a great tournament ahead," said Joseph Henry Dawes, Bowling Coach, Kings XI Punjab. Source-Hindustan Times

Sajid Khan hits hattrick with Housefull 2

Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen, which has grossed Rs. 72 crore worldwide and become the second biggest opening of the year after Agneepath, which earned Rs.75 crore. Released Friday, the film, co-produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Housefull 2 is second best opener of 2012 Housefull 3 is on the cards: Sajid Nadiadwala Housefull 2 goes to Singapore 57 crore in India and Rs.15 crore overseas so far. "Despite releasing during the IPL cricket frenzy, Housefull 2 has opened well in theatres across India. With its strong weekend performance, we believe Housefull 2 has also lived up to its name like predecessor," Nandu Ahuja, senior vice president, India Theatrical, Eros International Media Ltd, said in a statement. Sajid Khan's last two directorial ventures - Heyy Babyy and Housefull - were huge hits. A sequel to 2010 release Housefull, the film's cast is called dirty dozen that comprises of Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Zarine Khan and Shahzan Padamsee. It also features veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Boman Irani. Source- Hindustan Times

Salman Khan not doing Sher Khan for now

Salman Khan will turn Santa this Christmas with Dabangg 2. The schedule of the sequel to the 2010 film flagged off on March 9 and is being shot on a huge set that recreates Kanpur at Mumbai’s Kamal Amrohi Studio. “It’s going well,” says the superstar who recently shot a qawwali with Sonakshi Salman Khan snapped with fans Salman Khan's tribute to Sachin Tendulkar Sequel riot in B-Town Sinha for Arbaaz’s directorial debut. Next, he’ll flag off a film with brother Sohail, before starting work on Sajid Nadidawala’s Kick. “Sohail’s film is not Sher Khan. We will make that later. It’s ambitious and there’s too much of ‘tam jham’ (complications). This is a different script,” he says, refusing to divulge more details. “You have to see it.” He also intends to return to TV and Bigg Boss, but doesn’t know when the next season will go on air: “Soon, I hope. I like people watching me for free.” Meanwhile, he’s decided to take a break that could range from a week to a month, between projects. Also, he wants to devote more time to raising funds for his charity, Being Human. Last August, Salman was away in the US during Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid, undergoing surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia, commonly known as the ‘Suicide Disease’. During an angiography, it was discovered that four-five nerves were wrapped around a vein and there was an aneurysm in the back of his head. This was causing him a lot of pain. “I can’t have ice or anything cold. I can’t eat… I can’t do anything,” he’d admitted. Bollywood actor Salman Khan Eight months later, he says the aneurysm has reduced, but is still there. The pain comes back too. “There’s not much we can do, but with advances in medical sciences, maybe elaaj ho jayega (I will be cured).” With cold, the pain escalates and for Kabir Khan’s thriller, Ek Tha Tiger, which is lining up for an Eid opening, Salman admits he has been shooting in some exotic, but cold, countries like Ireland, Cuba and Turkey. “Each place was colder than the last one,” he shivers. “Even in Cuba, it rained and then there was an earthquake but that was far away from us. But it’s going to look beautiful on screen.” Source- Hindustan Times

Mirza - The Untold Story 2012 - Review

Mirza a Untold story by Gippy Grewal relesed this friday with Punjabi banner. This is a higly realistic movie with lots of action by Gippy Grewal. Another side Mirza punjabi movie real love story 2012. great movie with lots of action. worth watching. Rahul Dev, Binnu Dhillon will also be seen on the screens of Mirza. Baljit Singh Deo make a gem of  a movie. Honey Singh rocks again with his music and also his acting now. movie is worth watching specially for youngsters. usp of the movie- akhiaan great song by rahat fateh ali khan.

Pollard, Munaf lead Mumbai to a royal triumph

As the Mumbai Indians' batsmen opted for a strategic break at the end of the 15th over, the disc jockey played the popular number from the Bollywood film 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' - haari baazi ko jeetna humein ata hai (we know how to win from a losing position). The DJ may still be relieving the Mumbai Indians victory over Deccan Chargers in their last encounter 48 hours ago because on Wednesday, the Champions League winners were never under pressure and a defeat never looked a possible outcome against Rajasthan Royals. Having won both their previous games batting first, Royals' skipper Rahul Dravid sprang a surprise by opting to bowl first and the host batsmen batted the visitors out of the game. The hosts piled up 197 runs and Royals never looked primed for a chase despite the short boundaries at the Wankhede stadium. South African Richard Levi again gave the hosts the start they desired and Rohit Sharma played a cameo before Kieron Pollard came to the party for the first time this season. The West Indies all-rounder treated every bowler, except Brad Hogg, with disdain. He began with a golf like tee-shot over mid-on off compatriot Kevon Cooper  and then welcomed South African Johan Botha's spin with a 4, 6, 6, 4 with one of the sixes landing on the top tier of the MCA pavilion. By the time Pollard departed for a 33-ball 64 in the 17th over, Rajasthan were already staring at a target of around 200 runs. Source-Hindustan Times

Dhoni returns to where it all started

History will list the YSR Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium here as the venue where exactly seven years ago India got a good first look at Mahendra Singh Dhoni when he tore Pakistan's pace attack to shreds with a 148-run blitzkrieg. That was only Dhoni's fifth international innings, but such was its intensity that India knew the man from Ranchi could be the next big thing, as well as ending the search for a durable wicket-keeper batsman. Seven years and two world titles later, Dhoni, subdued by the thrashings at England and Australia, arrives at the venue that launched him to stardom. Stuttering start Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings haven't had a good start this time. But they will fancy a fresh beginning on Saturday against the Deccan Chargers, who are without regular skipper, Kumar Sangakkara, who is on national duty. In his absence, Cameron White is set to lead the team but DC sorely miss a big Indian name. Parthiv Patel and Amit Mishra are the two most recognisable Indian faces. With even fast bowler Ishant Sharma out of reckoning due to injury, the Chargers heavily depend on their imports though the presence of South Africa quick Dale Steyn will be of some assurance. And the Deccan boys can always draw inspiration that though Chennai has always been a formidable side to play against in the IPL, the Hyderabad team team is on equal footing when it comes match results - both have won four each in the previous seasons. Source- Hindustan Times

Want to be the man of a woman’s dreams?

Every woman’s perfect man eats meat, drives an Audi and phones his mother twice a week, a new poll has revealed. According to the list, the man must also drink lager or beer, not wine or spirits, and earns a comfortable £48,000 a year. The ideal male will also be 6ft tall, have short dark hair and smart dress sense - similar to that of U.S. X Factor host Steve Jones. Vegetarians were revealed to be a turn off, while being clean shaven and in possession of a smooth, hair-free chest were said to be a bonus. The findings surfaced in a poll of 2,000 women carried out by clothing brand Austin Reed. “It would seem that women have high expectations when it comes to the perfect man,” the Daily Mail quoted spokesman as saying. “How a man is presented is obviously going to be a huge part of that. “Whilst women don’t want a man to be too preened, they would like him to be stylish and up to date with current trends. “It also nice to see that women favour a smart appearance, as opposed to sportswear,” the spokesman said. The study also found the ideal man should also have a degree and hold down a decent job. A demanding 15 percent said they would insist on a suitor having at least a master’s degree or a PHD. But 70 percent of girls said they would prefer to date a man who earned more than them. The qualities of the perfect man are: Six feet tall Muscly, toned and athletic Brown eyes Short dark hair Smart dress sense A beer or lager drinker Non smoker Wears smart jeans, shirt and a V-neck jumper Gets ready in 17 minutes Stylish Wants a family Earns 48,000 pounds a year Loves shopping Eats meat Clean shaven Smooth chest Watches soaps Enjoys watching football Drives an Audi Educated to degree level Earns more than you Jokes around and has a laugh Sensitive when you are upset Tells you he loves you only when he means it Admits it when he looks at other women Holds a driving licence Can swim Can ride a bike Can change a tyre Rings mum regularly Source-Hindustan Times