Ricky Pointing Dropped From ODI Squad, Not To Feature In International One Day Cricket Match Again

          Ricky Pointing was dropped from the ODI squad on monday and is not to feature in the international matches again. 

         Ponting, who has had a rather poor run of form in the shorter format of the game, went into the series knowing that the axe was hanging on him, but five successive failures in the tournament ended his chances of prolonging his ODI career. 

         National selector John Inverarity cited Ponting’s dismal form in the series - he has made just 18 runs in five innings - as the reason for his axing, and went on to suggest that the 37-year-old’s time as a limited, as he is expected to offer his resignation. However he said he would be available for test matches. 

        The 37-year-old is the second most prolific batsman of all time in limited overs internationals, scoring 13,704 runs in 375 matches since his debut in 1995. 

       "I have been dropped, which is disappointing but I accept that. My performances over the last five games haven't warranted me being there," Ponting told a media conference.
 

        He further said, "It's a bit hard to say I've retired given I've been dropped but I don't expect to play one-day international cricket any more and I'm sure the selectors don't expect to pick me either."

Ponting said he wanted to continue playing test matches. "I've only got Test cricket left now and I want to make every post a winner," he added.

“The team will not seem the same without him, but moving on from the omission of players who have been outstanding over a long period of time is the nature of elite sport.

“Ricky’s record speaks for itself. He is one of the truly great performers in the history of Australian ODI cricket, with his reputation enhanced further by him captaining Australia to two World Cup victories.

“Ricky’s contribution goes far beyond his batting statistics and his brilliant fielding. The example he sets in every respect and his extraordinarily positive influence in the dressing room is acknowledged by all.

“He is held in the highest possible regard by his team-mates and there is no higher accolade than this.”

Australia squad: Michael Clarke (captain), Shane Watson (vice-captain), Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, Peter Forrest, Ryan Harris, Ben Hilfenhaus, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Brett Lee, Clint McKay, Matthew Wade, David Warner.

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Shah Rukh Khan To Wear Japanese Ramp And Lady Gaga To Wear Indian Sari ~ India Lates News, Live News, India Blog News, India Hot News, Latest And Breaking News

Shah Rukh Khan To Wear Japanese Ramp And Lady Gaga To Wear Indian Sari ~ India Lates News, Live News, India Blog News, India Hot News, Latest And Breaking News

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Shah Rukh Khan To Wear Japanese Ramp And Lady Gaga To Wear Indian Sari

           Yu Yumada, a visiting Japanese designers, says he would love to see Shah Rukh Khan on Japanese ramp, while Lady Gaga wears the Indian sari.

           Yamuda, who is a producer of the Tokyo Culture exhibit revealed that “Shah Rukh Khan is popular in Japan. His recent film Ra.One has inspired many Japanese robot toys. It will be fun to see him on ramp, I would dress him in typical print shirts, worn by Japanese comedians. He is a cool guy and will carry it well.”

          They were also impressed with the Indian sari. “When Lady Gaga came to Japan last year she wore a kimono, but I think she would carry off a sari superbly,” says Hiroko Takahashi, designer, Hirocoledge, adding, “It’s great to see Indians taking pride in their heritage fashion. There are so many saris on the runway, unfortunately we don’t see our heritage dress kimono on the Japanese runway.” Yumada agrees, “It’s sad but we don’t see a single kimono in our fashion shows.” Takahashi adds, “I Iove the sari and have already brought two saris from Khan market.”

          The age old Sari has kept its popularity throughout the centuries because of its total simplicity and practical comfort combined with the sense of luxury and sense of sexuality a woman experiences.

         The Indian sari has retained its beauty over centuries. This attire has retained its innocence through its original form but it has evolved in tremendous variety. A more feminine dress has never been seen anywhere. This attire can cover the body from head to toe, making a woman look modest and coy. But just shift the pallu, wear it with a stylish blouse and it could give any Western dress a complex.

        Sari is one piece of clothing which fits all….. fat or thin, short or tall!!! The traditional 6 yard sari allows for generous pleating, and draping around the body and over the shoulders almost Grecian in style. The loose end of the fabric, which is thrown over the left shoulder, is known as ‘Pallu’. The pallu usually has extensive design or embroidery woven into it. Sari is very flattering to all shapes and sizes and forgiving of the various flaws. It can ingeniously conceal the extra flab of fat, or it can accentuate the well-proportioned curve -- It is just a matter of how you drape the sari. This garment is in style for over 5000 years for the simple reason of its simplicity and practical usage.

         This demure garment is a very versatile garment too. The pallu has a very multi-purpose use to it. In case of slight chill in the air, put it around the shoulder like a shawl, if it gets very cold wrap it around the head like a scarf. Pallu is very often used by women to cover their heads during religious ceremonies and to show respect to elders. Rural women always keep their heads covered with the sari's pallu in front of their elders.

        For somebody who has never worn a sari, the sari may look a difficult and unmanagable attire. But women who are use to saris will swear by it. For first time users, designer have come up with a novel idea of a "ready made sari or a pre-stitched sari".

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Tragedy In Goa As School Bus Falls Into The River

       Tragedy occurred as atleast 6 people died, including four school children and two women escorting them when a school bus drove into a river at Goa on saturday. The accident took place when the brakes of the bus failed and plunged into Calvi River, 30 km from Panaji.
        

         Police officials said; bodies of four of the victims, including three students of St. Thomas Girls High School, Aldona, have been recovered from the river. The bodies were identified as Priyal Salgaonkar, 10, Diana Dias, 8, Elvina Dias, 11, and Josephine Dias, 58.

          Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravinder Yadav said police and naval divers were still searching for the two missing people - Nigella Gracias, 11, and Dayanand Hoble, 55. Earlier, conflicting figures were given by police over the number of victims.

          

          The search operation will continue sunday to recover the bodies of the remaining victims. 

The bus driver Driver Rajesh Naik who wanted absconding was however later arrested, he said that there were six persons on board," Yadav said. The driver claimed that the accident occurred after the vehicle’s brakes failed and the vehicle rolled into the river off a ferry ramp.

          Chief Minister Digambar Kamat announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.2 lakh to the kin of the deceased and also announced the cancellation of carnival parades in Goa.

          Minutes later, a government statement clarified that only the inaugural carnival parade at Panaji Saturday was cancelled, while the decision on allowing other parades in other towns of Goa would be taken later.

           The Goa church has also condoled the deaths of students of the church-run institution.

     “The church in Goa expresses its sadness for the tragedy that took place at Calvim, where a bus carrying passengers plunged into the river... we offer condolences to the bereft families and express solidarity with them in this moment of great loss,” said spokesperson for the church Fr. Francisco Caldeira.

            Goa Governor K Sankaranarayanan has also expressed “shock and grief” over the deaths.

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