BY SUNIT JANGIR

Ruthlessness. This is the one word that can describe India's performance over their arch-rivals Pakistan in the 5th match of the Asia Cup 2018 on Wednesday, September 19 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.## There were a lot of talks about the India-Pakistan clash before starting the match but it ended with a one-sided affair as India beat Pakistan by 8-wickets chasing 163 with 126 balls to spare.## If India's was below average yesterday against inexperienced Hong Kong, they came up with all guns against Pakistan today. Their problem with not picking wickets with the new ball resolved in this match as Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed both the openers inside the first four overs after Pakistan's skipper Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and opted to bat first.## Pakistan heavily relied on their two openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq to get them a solid start. Bhuvneshwar Kumar who had an off day against Hong Kong split the water on Pakistan's hopes and dismissed both the openers cheaply. Their best batsman in recent past, Fakhar Zaman could not even open his account after facing 9 balls while his partner managed to score only 2 off 7 balls. Pakistan was left fumbled on 3 for 2 in 4.1 overs.## After losing both the openers cheaply, Pakistan was needed someone to play responsibly. Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik came to rescue them and put on 82-run partnership for the third wickets. However, their resistance could not last long as Babar Azam failed to read Kuldeep Yadav's wrong'un and bowled out after scoring 47 off 62 balls. Once Babar Azam dismissed the doors had been opened for India and Kedar Jadhav ran through Pakistan's middle order with his part-time spin bowling. Their problems were increased after Malik got run out on 43.## From 85 for 2 Pakistan was left wobbling 110 for 6 in 28.1 overs. Faheem Ashraf (21) and Mohammed Amir (18) tried to fight back with a 37-run stand for the 8th wickets but Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar came to the attack and wrapped up things quickly. They bowled out on 162 in 43.1 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav were picks of the bowlers for India. Both took 3-wickets each. Bumrah also picked 2 wickets while Kuldeep took a wicket too. Bhuvneshwar Kumar awarded Man Of The Match for his brilliant bowling.## Chasing 163 India came off to a flier as Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan both took Pakistan's bowlers all around the park. In the 8th over of Indian innings, Rohit smashed two sixes and a four to Usman Khan. He completed his half-century off 36 balls. However, he dismissed by Shadab Khan after scoring 52 off 39 balls. Dhawan also caught at point on just 4 short of his half-century. However, India did not lose any wicket further and Ambati Rayudu (31) and Dinesh Karthik (31) finished the match with an unbeaten partnership of 60-runs.## Pakistan did not have much success with the ball as they could manage only two Indian wickets. Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf took a wicket each but they could not put pressure on Indian batsmen.## This was India's sixth win over Pakistan in Asia Cup. Both teams will face each other again on 23rd September in Super 4 round. Before that India will take on Bangladesh in the first match of Super 4 round.## For more updates and the latest news about Cricket, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Former Australian captain and one of the greats of the game Ricky Ponting feels Indian batsmen will found it difficult in Australia if the ball starts swinging and seaming as it did in England in recently concluded 5-match Test series where India faced 4-1 lose.## After looking India's performance with the bat in England, Ponting has no doubt in his mind that India's top order will have to face the same difficulty in Australia as well if the conditions start helping the Pacers. Ponting was talking to the Cricket Australia website and said, "If the ball does swing around a lot or seam around a lot then I think India will find it difficult in Australia.## "I think any time we saw India struggle through the England series was when the ball moved. As soon as the ball started to move in the air or seam, the Indian batsmen will always struggle. It's no different to when Australia go to the subcontinent and the ball spins from day one. We always struggle with that as well," Ponting said.## India will be eying their first ever series win down the under. This will be India's best chance to win the series as Australia is not as strong as they were on previous occasions. Also, two of their best players, Steve Smith and David Warner will not be the part of the Australian squad as both the players are facing a one-year ban by CA after found guilty in the recent ball-tampering saga in South Africa.## However, this will not be as easy as India is thinking. Their previous record in Australia is not something that they can proud of. In their last two attempts in Australia, India have failed to win a single match. And therefore, India will be relying on their best player and No.1 Test batsman Virat Kohli once again who enjoyed a fabulous run with the bat in 2014-15. Kohli also was in sublime touch against England in recently concluded Test series and was the top run-getter with 593 runs in 10 innings.## Despite his excellent run with the bat, his captaincy went through under the scanner. Kohli as captain completely failed to read the conditions on two occasions if not many. And therefore, some of the former players raised the questions on his captaincy. However, Ponting rushed to the defence of the Indian captain.## "I've never sat back and tried to analyze what playing captains do as I know when I was captain on the field is about 30 or 40 percent of what you need to be in control of," Ponting said. "The rest of it happens behind closed doors or in the change rooms and quite often back in the hotel when you've got time to yourself.## "Trying to find ways to spend time with your teammates, learn about them inside out and trying to find a way to make them perform better on the field. It's not so much about a bowling change or a field placement as that part of the game is highly overrated as far as I'm concerned. ## The tactical stuff is normally worked out a few days before the game and then you go with your gut instinct about the game out on the ground once the game starts," He said.## India will begin their tour of Australia with a 3-match T20I series from 21 to 25 November before playing the first of the 4-match Test series in Adelaide on December 6. India and Australia are also scheduled to play 3-match ODI series as well.## For more and latest news about Cricket, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

India survives. Well, who would have thought that Hong Kong will scare India that much. They did and were on the line to creating history thanks to the 174 runs stand between the two openers but when it came to holding their nerve, they failed to do that and lost the match by just 26-runs on Tuesday 18 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.## On the other hand, it was an eye-opening match for India ahead of their biggest challenge against Pakistan tomorrow. They would have thought that it will be an easy outing for them but Hong Kong made it difficult by playing some excellent cricket. India should thank to both spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav and debutante Khaleel Ahamed who held their nerve well and saved India from a big upset.## Earlier in the day, Hong Kong put India to bat first after winning the toss in a must-win match for them. Stand in captain Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan gave a good start to India by adding 45-runs for the opening stand. Though Rohit could not make it big and got out after scoring 23 off 22 balls to Ehsan Khan.## However, Dhawan took full advantage of weak Hong Kong bowling line up and slammed his 14th ODI century. He added 116 runs with Ambati Rayudu (60 off 70) for the second wicket. When India was heading towards a big score from 240 for 2 after 40.3 overs, lost Dhawan after scoring 127 off 120 balls and from there on they lose the way and could manage only 49 runs in last ten overs and restricted to 285 for 7.## Hong Kong bowled well especially towards the end of the innings. Kinchit Shah was the pick of the bowlers. He took 3 wickets for 39 in 9 overs. Ehsan Khan also took 2 wickets for 65. Though they bowled well 285 was still looking uphill task for them.## To chase this target down, Hong Kong was needed a solid start. Nizakat Khan and skipper Anshuman Rath not only gave solid start but also they nearly took the game away from India. Remained wicketless for 33 overs, India was needed something miracle to happen. And all of sudden, Anshuman Rath (73) went for an expensive drive to Kuldeep but could not hold it to the ground and ball went straight to skipper Rohit's hand at the covers.## Once the first wicket fall, Rohit brought back debutante Khaleel on the attack and he didn't disappoint the skipper and produced a match-changing wicket of Nizakat Khan who batted brilliantly for his 92 runs off 115 balls. Once both the openers dismissed, it became almost impossible for inexperienced Hong Kong batting line up and fell just short of the target and managed only 259 for 8 in 50 overs.## For India, the 20-year old left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers. He bowled under pressure and took 3 important wickets for 48 in 10 overs. The spin duo of Chahal and Yadav was once again brilliant with the ball and took 3 and 2 wickets respectively in 10 overs each.## Shikhar Dhawan awarded Man Of The Match for his brilliant knock. With this win, India enters in super 4 stage along with arch-rivals Pakistan. India will now play against Pakistan in their second match of the group stage on Wednesday 19.## For more and latest news about Cricket, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading [email protected]

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Sri Lanka suffered from another similar batting collapse in a must-win match against Afghanistan and knocked themselves out of the Asia Cup 2018 on Monday 17 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi after losing by 91-runs .## The five-time champion lost to Bangladesh in the opening match of this Asia Cup and therefore, this was the must-win match for them to keep their hope alive. But they failed to chase down the target of 250 and bundled out on just 158 in 41.2 over to handed Afghanistan a memorable win.## Afghanistan had won the toss and opted to bat first. Sri Lanka made three changes from their last match and included Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, and Shehan Jayasuriya in place for Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, and Amila Aponso.## Afghanistan started well as both Mohammed Shahzad (34 off 47) and Ihsanullah (45 off 65) added 57 for the first wicket. Both dismissed to Akila Dananjaya. But their leading run scorer of 2018, Rahmat Shah played a brilliant knock of 72 off 90 balls. His partnership worth 80-runs with Hashmatullah Shahidi (37 off 52) helped Afghanistan to reach 249 in 50 overs. It was a good effort by them knowing that they were 110 for 3 after 26 overs.## Sri Lanka did bowl well and restricted them on that total. Thisara Perera was the pick of the bowlers with 5 for 55 in 9 overs. Akila Dananjaya supported him well with 2 for 39 in 10 overs. Malinga, Chameera, and Jayasuriya all three took a wicket each.## Chasing 250, Sri Lanka were needed a good start but the 17-year old Mujeeb Ur Rahman dismissed Kusal Mendis on the just second ball of the inning without troubling the scorecard. However, Dhananjaya de Silva (23) and Upul Tharanga (36) tried to build a partnership but misunderstanding between the wicket ran de Silva out after adding 54 for the second wicket.## After losing de Silva, Sri Lanka could never build any big partnership further and kept losing a wicket at the regular interval. Kusal Perera (17), skipper Angelo Mathews (22), Jayasuriya (14), Thisara Perera (28) all got the start but could not save Sri Lanka from losing the match.## Afghanistan's bowling once again was brilliant. Mujeeb, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammed Nabi, and Rashid Khan all took two wickets each. Rashid Khan and Nabi were excellent in the middle overs and kept the pressure on Lankans. This was Afghanistan's first win over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup.## Rahmat Shah awarded Man Of The Match for his brilliant knock of 72 runs. After Sri Lanka lost, Bangladesh and Afghanistan became the first two teams to enter in super four.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

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Here is the movie Love Sonia box office collection which is a drama film. The film is written by Ted Caplan, Alkesh Vaja, directed by Tabrez Noorani, produced by David Womark, Tabrez Noorani and distributed by Zee Studios. ## Love Sonia stars Mrunal Thakur (Sonia), Anupam Kher (Baldev Singh),Rajkummar Rao (Manish),Manoj Bajpayee (Faizal), Richa Chaddha (Madhuri), Freida Pinto (Rashmi) and Sai Tamhankar (Anjali) in key roles. ## Love Sonia Review ## Love Sonia is getting good reviews from critics and audiences. ## Here is Love Sonia day wise collection ## Day 1 Collection [1st Friday] ₹ 0.30 Cr ## Day 2 Collection [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.50 Cr ## Day 3 Collection [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.80 Cr ## Day 4 Collection [1st Monday] ₹ 0.10 Cr ## Day 5 Collection [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.10 Cr ## Day 6 Collection [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.10 Cr ## Day 7 Collection [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.10 Cr ## Week 1 Collection ₹ 2.00 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.02 Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ 2.22 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 3.33 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.30 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 3.03 Cr ## Love Sonia Budget: ₹ 15 Cr ## Love Sonia Verdict: Flop ## Love Sonia screen count is around 600. ## Release Date: 4th October 2018 (India) ## Love Sonia had its world premiere at the London Indian Film Festival on 21st June 2018. ## Love Sonia Records ## - None Right Now ## Note: Data as of 18th September 2018. ## Story Line- ## Love Sonia tells the heartfelt and brave story of Sonia (Mrunal Thakur), a young Indian Village girl whose life irrevocably changes when she is entrapped into the vicious global sex trade network. ## For more and latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Here is the movie Mitron box office collection which is a drama-comedy film. The film is written by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam, directed by Nitin Kakkar, produced by Vikram Malhotra. ## Mitron stars Jackky Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra in lead roles. ## This movie is an adaptation of 2016 Telugu film Pelli Choopulu. ## Mitron Review ## Mitron is getting good reviews from critics and audiences. ## Here is Mitron day wise collection ## Day 1 Collection [1st Friday] ₹ 0.50 Cr ## Day 2 Collection [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.70 Cr ## Day 3 Collection [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.10 Cr ## Day 4 Collection [1st Monday] ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Day 5 Collection [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Day 6 Collection [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.18 Cr ## Day 7 Collection [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.17 Cr ## Week 1 Collection ₹ 3.05 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.50 Cr ## Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.05 Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ 3.60 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 5.00 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.30 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 4.70 Cr ## Mitron Budget: ₹ 15 Cr ## Mitron Verdict: Flop ## Mitron screen count is around 700. ## Release Date: 14th September 2018 ## Mitron Records ## - None Right Now ## Note: Data as of 4th September 2018. ## Story Line- ## Set in the backdrop of the Gujarati milieu, the film traces the journey of Jay (Jackky Bhagnani) and Avni (Kritika Kamra), as they set on the path of finding themselves amidst their social and cultural backgrounds. The film also stars Pratik Gandhi and Neeraj Sood in pivotal roles. ## For more and latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Here is the movie Manmarziyan box office collection which is a comedy-drama film. The film is written by Kanika Dhillon, directed by Anurag Kashyap, produced by Aanand L. Rai, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena, Anurag Kashyap and distributed by Eros International. ## Manmarziyaan stars Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. ## Manmarziyaan Review ## Manmarziyaan is getting good reviews from critics and audiences. ## Here is Manmarziyan day wise collection ## Day 1 Collection [1st Friday] ₹ 3.52 Cr ## Day 2 Collection [1st Saturday] ₹ 5.11 Cr ## Day 3 Collection [1st Sunday] ₹ 5.70 Cr ## Day 4 Collection [1st Monday] ₹ 2.10 Cr ## Day 5 Collection [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.80 Cr ## Day 6 Collection [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.45 Cr ## Day 7 Collection [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.72 Cr ## Week 1 Collection ₹ 21.40 Cr ## Day 8 Collection [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.81 Cr ## Day 9 Collection [2nd Saturday] ₹ 1.22 Cr ## Day 10 Collection [2nd Sunday] ₹ 1.20 Cr ## Day 11 Collection [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.51 Cr ## Day 12 Collection [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.47 Cr ## Day 13 Collection [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.44 Cr## Day 14 Collection [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.40 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 5.05 Cr ## Day 15 Collection [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.15 Cr ## Day 16 Collection [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.25 Cr ## Day 17 Collection [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.30 Cr ## Day 18 Collection [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.10 Cr ## Day 19 Collection [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.30 Cr [Gandhi Jayanti] ## Day 20 Collection [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.08 Cr ## Day 21 Collection [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.07 Cr ## Week 3 Collection ₹ 1.25 Cr ## Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.10 Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ 27.80 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 41.50 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 6.00 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 35.50 Cr ## Manmarziyaan Budget: ₹ 30 Cr ## Manmarziyaan Verdict: Flop ## Manmarziyaan screen count is around 1700. ## Release Date: 14th September 2018 (India) ## It had premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival on 8th September 2018. ## Manmarziyaan Records ## - None Right Now ## Note: Data as of 11th October 2018. ## Story Line- ## Rumi (Taapsee Pannu), a free-spirited, vivacious young woman and Vicky (Vicky Kaushal), a young man waiting for his music break are in love and they can’t stay out of the bedroom. When they’re caught red-handed by Rumi’s family, pressure builds up to get married. But Vicky has cold feet and keeps avoiding Rumi's request to bring his parents over and ask her hand in marriage. Eventually, she gives up on him and agrees to an arranged marriage. That's when Robbie (Abhishek Bachchan), a banker, enters the proverbial love triangle. What happens next, forms the crux of the story. ## For more and latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Here is the movie 2.0 box office collection prediction which is going to release on 29th November 2018. This film is directed and written by S. Shankar and produced by Allirajah Subaskaran Raju Mahalingam. ## Hindi Language Distribution: Dharma Productions ## Tamil Language Distribution: Lyca Productions ## 2.0 stars Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in lead roles. ## A. R. Rahman composed the music of the film. ## The film serves as a spiritual successor to the 2010 Tamil film Enthiran. ## Note: This prediction is done by our analysis and market research and can be completely wrong. ## Why People will watch this film? ## 2.0 is a movie of S. Shankar, Rajinikanth, and Akshay Kumar. ## Ultimate VFX. ## Huge Brand Value. ## This is the most expensive Indian film with 543 crore budget. ## This film will do massive destruction at the box office. ## Update: We have updated our prediction prediction for 2.0 after watching from 520 cr to 426 Cr## 2.0 Review ## By Us: 2.0 story is good not great. VFX is mindblowing. click here for full review. ## and 2.0 is getting great reviews from critics and audience. ## This is just prediction, click here for actual collection. ## So According to us, the prediction is [ Only for Hindi]: ## Day 1 Collection [1st Thursday] ₹ 35.00 Cr * Working Day ## Day 2 Collection [1st Friday] ₹ 35.00 Cr * Working Day ## Day 3 Collection [1st Saturday] ₹ 40.00 Cr * Half Day ## Day 4 Collection [1st Sunday] ₹ 45.00 Cr ## First Weekend Collection ₹ 155 Cr ## Day 5 Collection [1st Monday] ₹ 30.00 Cr ## Day 6 Collection [1st Tuesday] ₹ 27.00 Cr ## Day 7 Collection [1st Wednesday] ₹ 25.00 Cr ## Day 8 Collection [2nd Thursday] ₹ 23.00 Cr ## Week 1 Collection ₹ 255 Cr ## Day 9 Collection [2nd Friday] ₹ 15.00 Cr ## Day 10 Collection [2nd Saturday] ₹ 20.00 Cr ## Day 11 Collection [2nd Sunday] ₹ 30.00 Cr ## Day 12 Collection [2nd Monday] ₹ 10.00 Cr## Day 13 Collection [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 10.00 Cr ## Day 14 Collection [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 10.00 Cr ## Day 15 Collection [3rd Thursday] ₹ 10.00 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 105 Cr ## Day 16 Collection [3rd Friday] ₹ 05.00 Cr ## Day 17 Collection [3rd Saturday] ₹ 10.00 Cr ## Day 18 Collection [3rd Sunday] ₹ 15.00 Cr ## Day 19 Collection [3rd Monday] ₹ 4.00 Cr ## Day 20 Collection [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 4.00 Cr ## Day 21 Collection [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 4.00 Cr ## Day 22 Collection [4th Thursday] ₹ 4.00 Cr ## Week 3 Collection ₹ 46 Cr ## Note: After third week, Zero will release on (21st December 2018). This movie will try to take maximum screens. So After Zero release, 2.0 will not earn much. ## Week 4+ Collection ₹ 20 Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ 426.00 Cr (for Hindi) ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 880.00 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 330.00+ Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 550.00 Cr(Hindi) ## This is just for the Hindi Language If we include all other 14 languages. ## Other Language Gross Collection: 700 Cr ## So the total India gross collection will be 1250 Cr ## and the total worldwide collection will be 1580 Cr ## 2.0 Budget: 543 Cr ## 2.0 Records ## - 2.0 can be the second Hindi movie to enter 400 Cr Club. ## Note: These collections will happen when what we are expecting, will be there in this movie. ## Chances for this movie to become an All time blockbuster are high. ## Let's wait and see, how close our prediction is. ## Release Date: 29th November 2018. ## Other Name: 2 Point Zero, 2 Point 0, 2 Point O, Robot 2, Robot 2.0 ## For more and latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, stay tuned to us.

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Here is the movie Laila Majnu box office collection which is a romantic film. The film is written and directed by Sajid Ali, produced by Ekta Kapoor,Shobha Kapoor,Preety Ali and presented by Imtiaz Ali. ## Laila Majnu stars Avinash Tiwari and Tripti Dimri in lead roles. ## Laila Majnu Review ## Laila Majnu didn't get good reviews from critics and audiences. ## Here is Laila Majnu day wise collection ## Day 1 Collection [1st Friday] ₹ 0.45 Cr ## Day 2 Collection [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.55 Cr ## Day 3 Collection [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.80 Cr ## Day 4 Collection [1st Monday] ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Day 5 Collection [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Day 6 Collection [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.15 Cr ## Day 7 Collection [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.15 Cr ## Week 1 Collection ₹ 2.50 Cr ## Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.20 Cr ## Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.02 Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ 2.72 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 3.40 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.20 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 3.20 Cr ## Laila Majnu Budget: ₹ 10 Cr ## Laila Majnu Verdict: Flop ## Laila Majnu screen count is around 500. ## Release Date: 7th September 2018 ## Laila Majnu Records ## - None Right Now ## Note: Data as of 27th September 2018. ## For more and latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

For the one last time, England's fans were seeing their beloved son and one of the greats of the game, Alastair Cook. All the memories were floating in front of their eyes and it should be as after giving so many reasons to cheer, Cook was saying goodbye to International cricket which he lived almost 12 years.## There was always talking about breaking the record of the great Sachin Tendulkar's most runs in Test cricket and without any doubt, Cook was the only cricketer among the current players who could break Sachin's record. The 33-year old had time by his side but he hanged his boots before reaching the milestone. Nevertheless, he still finished his career on high with a century in his last Test innings that turned out to be in fairy-tale.## England's fans were hoping that their greatest batsman will perform well one last time and he did not disappoint them by scoring a half-century and a century in his last match. There is always ups and downs comes in every cricketer's career, Cook also had faced them but he never been out of touch for a long time. Till the last match, he showed same determination, extraordinary patience and skill which he was known for throughout his career.## Even in the presentation ceremony looked had the same determination, self-belief on his face. He never showed that he had been playing his last Test innings for England.## "It has been the most amazing week. One you couldn't be able to script. Got a text from Beefy (Ian Botham) and he said 'Can I have your scriptwriter?' It is great to be contributing to a series win. The game going into the last session with all the three results possible was a great advert for Test cricket. The memories shared with my team is what I'll miss the most. Some very good moments. Today it showed how tough Test cricket can be. I leave with great memories. I have been very privileged to have worn the cap for as long as I have," Cook said.## Cook had played the most part of his career with James Anderson who went past the great Glenn McGrath to become the leading wicket-takers among the pacers. Both had created so many great memories together and when he was asked about Jimmy went past McGrath he said,## "To see Jimmy go past Glenn McGrath was brilliant. He and Broady are the ones that I have played most cricket with. To make the decision that I won't be standing at slips and dropping catches off their bowling has been tough (chuckles). Just has been a privilege to have played with England's greatest cricketer (Anderson). No disrespect to any other cricketer. He (Anderson) almost takes it for granted that he will hit the length from ball one. It is fitting that he got the last wicket, to knock out the middle-stump and win the series for us. The pressure that you go through, I won't miss that. You miss all the highs. I would miss playing for this team".## Although Cook had already taken his decision of retiring from international cricket and denied when he was asked if there was any chance he could make a comeback. "Not a chance, this week can't be beaten. I can walk away with my head held high and I have always wanted to do that".## Cook had a stellar career which saw him score 12,474 runs (Most by any English player) in 161 matches with an average of 45.35. Apart from runs, he is also England's leading century getter (33 Centuries). Though, Cook never had had a second thought about his batting style and his technic. He played with the same determination and patience throughout his career.## After watching him play for such long period (12 years) one can say that well-played chef. It's been a privilege to watching you from other side.## For more updates and news about Cricket, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

In the historic Test where England's all-time leading run scorer in the longest format of the game, Alastair Cook was retiring from the international cricket, James Anderson went past the great Glenn McGrath's 563 wickets to become the leading wicket-taker among the pacers and overall fourth in the list.## It was an emotional few days for England as two of their greatest players were on the line to create history. One was hoping for the fairy-tale goodbye and the other was in the race to become the greatest pacer ever.## Well maybe the history itself wanted to written in stars as Alastair Cook completed his fairy-tale century and became the only 5th batsman to score a century in both his debut and last match. Cook also went past Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become leading run-getter among the left-handers and overall fifth in Test cricket history.## TOP 5 LEADING RUN GETTERS IN TEST :## 1. SACHIN TENDULKAR (IND) - 15,921 Runs## 2. RICKY PONTING (AUS) - 13,378 Runs## 3. JACQUES KALLIS (SA) - 13,289 Runs## 4. RAHUL DRAVID (IND) - 13,288 Runs## 5. ALASTAIR COOK (ENG) - 12,472 Runs## Both the players played a significant role in England's 4-1 win over India. Though, Cook didn't look his usual best but he made it special by completing his 33rd and final Test century. On the other hand, Anderson has been brilliant throughout the series and was the leading wicket-taker with 24 wickets exactly the same were needed to went past McGrath.## TOP 5 LEADING WICKET TAKERS IN TEST :## 1. M MURLITHARAN (SL) - 800 Wickets## 2. SHANE WARNE (AUS) - 708 Wickets## 3. ANIL KUMBLE (IND) - 619 Wickets## 4. J ANDERSON (ENG) - 564 Wickets## 5. G McGRATH (AUS) - 563 Wickets## The 5-match series has been very competitive though, the scoreline is looking one-sided in England's favour (4-1). India had had their moments but they failed to catch them. Virat Kohli has stood out as alone warrior in the whole series and was the highest run scorer of the series with 593 Runs.## It was India's 3rd consecutive series defeat against England in England since they won 1-0 in 2007. India showed good promises but was not good enough to cross the line especially when they had an excellent chance to win the 1st and 4th Test.## For more updates and news about Cricket, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

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Smriti Mandhana continued to shine in limited overs as India Women crushed Sri Lanka Women by 9-wickets in the first of the three ODIs at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on Tuesday, September 11. This series is the part of ICC Championship.## It was an easy outing for the Indian Women as they comfortably won the first ODI. The foundation of this win was set up by the bowlers who bowled out Sri Lankan Women on a modest total of 98 in 35.1 overs. ## Right-arm pacer Manshi Joshi was the most successful bowler for India as she took 3 for 16 in 6.1 overs. ## Jhulan Goswami and Poonam Yadav took two wickets each while Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Dayalan Hemalatha grabbed a wicket each.## Sri Lanka never looked in the game as the biggest partnership was 29 between the skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Sripali Weerakkody. ## Athapaththu was the highest scorer for her side with 33 off 93 balls while Weerakkody made 26 off 32 balls.## The chase was never going to be trouble Indian Women and openers Smriti Mandhana and Punam Raut made it even more. easier with a 96-run partnership. Raut caught out by Manodara off Ranaweera before 3 runs from reaching the target. ## She made 24 off 41 balls with the help of 2 boundaries. But it was Mandhana who showed her class once again with an unbeaten knock off 73 off 76 balls as India chased down the target in 19.5 overs.## Mandhana has been in sensational form since the South Africa series. She was the top run-getter in recently concluded Women's Kia Super League with 421 runs in 9 innings with a century and two half-centuries. ## She averaging 60.14 with a strike rate of 174.68 in that tournament. She has been India's best player in recent times.## For more and latest news about Cricket, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.