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itscarshub · 16 days ago

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by six wickets

Mark Chapman went out and did what he had been threatening all series when the stakes were at their highest. The 28-year-old scored an unbeaten 104 off 57 balls, chasing down 194, in a breathtaking display of magnificently clean hitting against some of the best T20 cricket bowlers to stun Pakistan. Even though New Zealand led Pakistan by 2-0 after two games, it was the second-highest total ever scored against Pakistan in T20 matches. It also means that the series ended in a tie. It is additionally New Zealand's 100th T20I win, one that will invest wholeheartedly in a spot in New Zealand T20 fables. When they arrived in Pakistan from halfway around the world and only had one practice session under their belt when the series began, few would have given them hope that they could accomplish this. The fact that their team was depleted, with eight first-team players absent due to IPL duty, made the task even more difficult. Even on the day, it appeared especially unlikely that New Zealand would win when Imad Wasim struck to remove Daryl Mitchell, leaving them at 73 for 4 at the halfway point.

The tables are turned by Chapman and Neesham.

Chapman finished with 290 runs in a series despite only being dismissed once because Pakistan hadn't yet taken him into account. He hit Faheem Ashraf for 14 in the 11th over to put Pakistan on notice that the game and the series were not over yet. They should have heeded the warning, but they were powerless against Chapman's assault. Chapman destroyed every Pakistan bowler, right-arm and left-arm, as James Neesham's unbeaten 45 off 25 was a more than adequate supporting act. 71 runs were scored in the subsequent five overs, and New Zealand won the match. Chapman kept attacking even though he was getting close to a hundred now. Shaheen Shah Afridi had some luck against him; Before Afridi dropped him off his bowling on 98, Shadab Khan dropped a straightforward catch. He was able to complete the 100 he so richly deserved by sprinting back for two. At this point, it was a run-a-ball condition for the last two overs, and for Chapman here, it was a cakewalk. With four balls remaining, a small push into the on side sealed the deal, giving Pakistan a reality check and a bloody nose before the five-match ODI series starts later this week.

The trio of strikes

Pakistan may have started well with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, but the bowlers, much like New Zealand has done in almost every match this series, came back strong. In the final powerplay over, Babar was the first to fall when he misjudged an on-side slog. Mohammad Haris was eager to make up for a while when he came in with two balls left on the powerplay. However, he misread Blair Tickner's off-cutter and attempted to lap over a short fine leg from his first delivery. Before coming on, Ish Sodhi dispatched Saim Ayub with a wrong'un for another duck after taking a straightforward catch. A promising Pakistani start was ruined after the sudden loss of three wickets for one run in five balls.

Pakistan's strange slowness and Rizwan's score of 98

It's maybe boorish to criticize a T20 hundred, yet it's impossible to stay away from it. Since 2021, Rizwan has been one of Pakistan's most potent matchwinners and a run machine in Twenty20 Internationals. He started with the format-appropriate truculence, hurtling along even as Babar struggled and wickets fell at the other end, despite a relatively lean run by his standards. He started, batted through the middle of the innings, and probably should have scored a century. T20 centurions, on the other hand, are like presidents in that you probably don't deserve to be one. Rizwan's century might have come naturally if Pakistan had continued to attack the death overs in the same manner as any team that maximizes its run-scoring potential. All things considered, he picked relative wariness, and the last couple of balls were completely equipped towards getting Rizwan those last couple of runs instead of giving Pakistan each additional run they could scratch. Faheem Ashraf took just the single pitch rather than the two that were on or off the penultimate ball because Imad was run out trying to scrape a bye despite being the batter in better hitting form. Rizwan didn't even make it to three figures, but more so because he only scored one boundary out of his last 13 balls. Chapman, on the other hand, barely seemed to notice his score when batting on 98. Afridi had only one ball left and might have been drained for a solitary or seen off. The batter, on the other hand, attempted a high-risk jab to the on side, but the ball flew straight up. Even though Chapman scored the century and his team won, the score didn't matter.

Shaheen Afridi's opening score

Oh, how we've been missing out. Afridi went the whole series without recording a first-over wicket, but on Monday in Rawalpindi, it seemed as though his most alluring talent had never been absent. The match started with a first-ball wicket, albeit it wasn't exactly the inswinger that ripped through a right-handed batsman's defense. Instead, it drifted away from left-handed batter Tom Latham, who sliced it politely to Shadab at the point. He was prepared for the one that angled away, kissed the outside edge, and carried through to Rizwan after a couple of proving inswinging deliveries to Will Young. Afridi returned after New Zealand fell behind by two runs in an over, but only to witness the Nos. 5 and 6 of New Zealand make an incredible comeback.

Conclusion

New Zealand won against Pakistan in a T20 match by six wickets, with Mark Chapman leading the way with an unbeaten 104 off 57 balls. This was despite the odds being against them, with their team being depleted and having only had one practice session before the series began. Although Pakistan started well with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the bowlers came back strong and limited their scoring. Rizwan scored 98 but picked relative wariness, and the last couple of balls were completely geared towards getting him the last couple of runs instead of giving Pakistan each additional run they could scratch. Chapman kept attacking even when he was close to a hundred and destroyed every Pakistan bowler. It is also worth noting that this win is New Zealand's 100th T20I win, which is a significant milestone. Read the full article

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news365timesindia · 1 month ago

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The **Emerging Asia Cup** has become one of the most important platforms for nurturing the next generation of cricketing talent across the continent. Organized by the **Asian Cricket Council (ACC)**, the tournament is designed to give young and up-and-coming cricketers from Asian countries the opportunity to showcase their skills on a big stage, bridging the gap between domestic cricket and the senior international level. With the rise of cricket’s popularity in Asia, the Emerging Asia Cup has played a key role in shaping the future of the sport in the region. The tournament is known for its competitive edge, bringing together the best young talent from cricketing powerhouses like **India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh**, alongside emerging cricket nations such as **Afghanistan, Nepal, and UAE**. It has grown into a highly anticipated event, often serving as a preview of the future stars of world cricket. ### The Format and Purpose of the Emerging Asia Cup The **Emerging Asia Cup** typically features U-23 teams, with each country fielding a squad of young players, often mixed with a few seasoned domestic professionals who are on the verge of breaking into the senior national teams. The goal of the tournament is to help these young players gain valuable experience by competing in international conditions, facing players from other nations who are at similar stages in their careers. The format consists of group stages followed by knockout rounds, ensuring a competitive environment where teams must consistently perform to reach the final. The tournament not only gives players exposure to international-style cricket but also prepares them for the pressure and high stakes that come with representing their countries at a higher level. ### A Launchpad for Future Stars The Emerging Asia Cup has proven to be a breeding ground for cricketing talent that eventually makes a mark on the international stage. Many players who have excelled in the tournament have gone on to represent their national teams at senior ICC events and become household names in the cricketing world. For example, players like **Babar Azam**, **Shubman Gill**, **Kusal Mendis**, and **Hasan Ali** all participated in previous editions of the Emerging Asia Cup before moving on to become key figures for their respective national teams. The tournament provides these young cricketers with the chance to hone their skills, understand the pressures of international cricket, and develop into complete players ready for the challenges of senior cricket. ### Strengthening Cricket in Emerging Nations While the Emerging Asia Cup is critical for countries like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in terms of nurturing future stars, it has also become a crucial event for the development of cricket in emerging Asian nations like **Afghanistan**, **Nepal**, and **UAE**. These countries, which are rapidly improving in the sport, use the tournament as a platform to compete with the more established cricketing nations, gaining experience and recognition in the process. For emerging cricket nations, competing against top-level talent from the region helps accelerate their development. Afghanistan, for instance, has used tournaments like the Emerging Asia Cup to build a strong talent pipeline that has produced world-class players like **Rashid Khan** and **Mohammad Nabi**. Nepal and UAE are following a similar path, aiming to grow their talent pool through such international opportunities. ### 2024 Edition: What to Expect The upcoming **2024 edition of the Emerging Asia Cup** is already creating excitement among cricket fans and analysts, as it promises to be a fiercely contested tournament with several young stars eager to make their mark. With top cricketing nations expected to field their brightest U-23 players, the tournament is set to offer a glimpse into the future of Asian cricket. Fans can expect to see intense rivalries, especially between countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, where cricket is more than just a sport—it’s a passion.

The emerging players will be vying not only for the trophy but also for the attention of national selectors, who will be watching closely to identify talent for their senior teams. In the 2024 edition, emerging nations like Afghanistan and Nepal will also be in the spotlight, aiming to upset the traditional powerhouses and showcase the rapid growth of cricket in their countries. Afghanistan, in particular, has shown that it can compete with the best at the senior level, and their young talent could further cement the country’s position as a force in world cricket. ### The Impact of the Emerging Asia Cup The **Emerging Asia Cup** is more than just a tournament; it’s a critical step in the development of cricket in Asia. By providing young players with the opportunity to play in a competitive international environment, the tournament helps bridge the gap between domestic and senior international cricket. It also strengthens the overall quality of cricket in the region, ensuring that Asia continues to produce world-class players who can compete at the highest levels. As cricket continues to grow globally, the Emerging Asia Cup will remain a key event in shaping the future of the sport, helping countries maintain a steady flow of talent into their senior teams and offering fans the opportunity to witness the stars of tomorrow.

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upenews · 4 years ago

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Azam Khan condition critical but stable next 72 hours Important medanta hospital लखनऊः डॉक्टर ने कहा- आजम खान के लिए अगले 72 घंटे बेहद महत्वपूर्ण

समाजवादी पार्टी के सांसद मोहम्मद ��जम खान (Azam Khan) की हालत नाजुक लेकिन स्थिर है, हालांकि अगले 72 घंटे उनके लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं. आजम खान (Photo Credit: फाइल फोटो) लखनऊ: समाजवा��ी पार्टी के सांसद मोहम्मद आजम खान (Azam Khan) की हालत नाजुक लेकिन स्थिर है, हालांकि अगले 72 घंटे उनके लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं. मेदांता अस्पताल के निदेशक राकेश कपूर का कहना है कि दिग्गज नेता की ऑक्सीजन की आवश्यकता कम हो गई है,…

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stock-dehko · 4 years ago

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Hospitalised for COVID, Azam Khan's health condition 'critical but under control'

Hospitalised for COVID, Azam Khan’s health condition ‘critical but under control’

India oi-Madhuri Adnal | Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 0:07 [IST] New Delhi, May 25: The condition of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan is critical yet under control, said a Lucknow hospital in a statement on Monday. The condition of his son Mohammad Abdullah Khan is stable and he is being monitored by doctors, the statement issued by Medanta Hospital said. Azam Khan and his son…

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brindaneer · 3 years ago

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Film-making, like almost every other creative endeavour, requires not just an incredible level of talent and hard work but also immense fortitude. Naturally, good films are hard to come by. Masterpieces, however, are rare. A movie is most often just a source of entertainment for viewers; at times, it is a medium of abstract communication with actors they admire. However, cinema truly becomes art only when it is able to stimulate the emotions as well as the artistic sensibilities of its audience. And Jodha Akbar does exactly that. It is without an iota of doubt, a masterpiece of the modern era that ought to be watched by art lovers across the world.

The words ‘Akbar’, ‘Jodha’ and ‘Mughal Empire’, whenever uttered in the context of Indian cinema, have been primarily associated with the all time classic ‘Mughal-e-Azam’. K. Asif’s epic directorial venture of 1960 has remained the benchmark of historical costume dramas in India since its release, not without any reason. Created on a budget of rupees 1.5 crore, considered mammoth six decades ago, Mughal-e-Azam continues to be the greatest Indian blockbuster of all time even today. It amassed roughly 11 crore rupees after its run at the box-office then, which is equivalent to about a massive 2000 crores now. Such is the film’s aura that substantial interest was generated among cine-lovers during the release of its coloured version even as late as in 2004 and 2009. Hence, those were enormous shoes that Ashutosh Gowarikar had to fit in; there was no way of escaping the comparison since the subject matters of both films were too closely related. And because it was Ashutosh Gowarikar, he succeeded.

Not only did he find the perfect story (courtesy of Haider Ali) and draft a soulful script with Haider Ali and K.P. Saxena, he also roped in musical maestro A.R. Rahman and poetic genius Javed Akhtar to take care of the ‘music and lyrics’, two attributes that were required to be absolutely flawless in a period film such as this. While Neeta Lulla’s costumes and accessories made every actor look the part, ace set designer Nitin Desai recreated the Agra and Amer forts at shooting locations with faultless precision. However, all of this could have gone to waste had Ashutosh not been able to get the perfect cast on board. Having Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Mughal emperor Akbar and feisty Rajput princess Jodha respectively was nothing short of achieving an ultimate casting coup. And these two were going to be indispensable for the grand success of this colossal project, probably more so than anyone else, except the director himself.

Hrithik Roshan might have already established himself as a terrific nuanced actor in the industry by the time he signed Jodha Akbar but taking on a role which would draw comparisons with the iconic Prithviraj Kapur and the legendary Dilip Kumar himself was a challenge he was yet to undertake. Likewise, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, despite being the undisputed claimant to the title of the ‘most beautiful woman in the world’ during that time (which she still probably is) had never had her talent and beauty measured against the ethereal Madhubala before. Naturally, the burden of expectations lay as much on their shoulders as their director’s. The task at hand was going to be difficult for both but even more for Hrithik since he would be setting foot into the world of period films for the first time. His co-star had had previous experience from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdaas and Doug Lefler’s The Last Legion. The Last Legion in particular, deserves to be mentioned in this context because the sword-fighting training that Aishwarya had received for her role in that film probably helped her in Jodha Akbar too.

Despite not having the advantage of prior experience, Hrithik, like a true artist, owned the character of Akbar, making it seem like he had been playing historical characters all his life. His body-language, attitude, diction, voice modulation and movements were so attuned to someone of Akbar's stature that it took real effort to remember that the latter was a separate person. In a promotional interview before the film’s release, Ashutosh Gowarikar revealed how amazing an experience it was for him to see Hrithik get into the skin of the most famous Mughal of all time with an approach that was a combination of preparedness and spontaneity. Aishwarya too gave everything to the role of Jodha, and made this her career best performance since ‘Provoked’. Anyone who has watched ‘Jodha Akbar’ will agree that it is impossible to even imagine other people playing these two characters. If praise of the common man is not credible enough, let it also be known that Dilip Kumar saab himself was impressed by Hrithik’s versatility as an actor after watching the film at a special screening arranged for him by Ashutosh. He also admitted that the film had rekindled memories of the Magnum Opus ‘Mughal-e- Azam’ for him. Aishwarya too received immense praise for her performance as Jodha from critics, audience and industry colleagues alike.

Although comparisons between Mughal- e- Azam and Jodha Akbar were inevitable, it must be noted that both films dealt with very different aspects of Akbar’s life. While the older classic was about the aged Akbar’s conflicted relationship with his son Salim over the latter’s love affair with Anarkali, a courtesan renowned for her exquisite beauty, Gowarikar’s Jodha Akbar depicted the love story between the young emperor and his first wife, the Rajput princess Jodha. The similarity between both films, apart from Akbar and the Mughals, lay in the fact that the identities of both Anarkali and Jodha had been a matter of contention amongst historians since decades. However, staying true to his meticulous nature, Ashutosh correctly issued a statement explaining that it was not his intention to disrespect any one; Jodha was one among the several historically mentioned names of Akbar’s Rajput wife and it had been chosen in the film over the rest due to its considerable popularity among commoners. Ashutosh was also very clear about the love story between Akbar and Jodha being completely fictional since no such account had ever been documented in history. Basically, the film was a fiction set against a historical backdrop, and as far as that setting was concerned, Ashutosh tried to be as accurate as possible, building a story around events that had been recorded in the Akbarnama.

Now that we have given the prelude, it is time to experience the film all over again, and we hope that prospect excites our readers. ‘Jodha Akbar’ opens with the second battle of Panipat that took place in 1556 A.D. between Mughal forces led by the child Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad’s regent, Bairam Khan, and King Hemu. After defeating the latter, the Mughals were able to recapture the throne of Delhi. The war scenes are all flawlessly directed, keeping in mind the period and style of warfare adopted during that time, something that is naturally expected from a director whose resume boasts of films like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Swades’. By the time Hrithik appears on the silver screen in one of the most challenging roles of his life, six years have elapsed and Jalal is an adult. Demonstrating his terrific grasp of the character, Hrithik sweeps the audience off their feet as Jalal finally sends Bairam Khan away to Mecca after stopping him from beheading the unarmed defeated opponent, and effectively takes over the administration of ‘Hindustan’ ('Ab apne faisle hum khud lena chahte hain'). Hrithik’s portrayal of Jalal’s suppressed rage as well as authority in this scene was a delight to watch then, and remains so even after all these years. As Jalal plans to annex the entire Rajputana, we are introduced to the other half of the film’s title, princess Jodha. Adept at sword-fighting, having learnt the skill from her cousin Sujamal (played beautifully by the talented Sonu Sood), Gowarikar’s Jodha is the perfect example of ‘beauty with brains’. Aishwarya is as graceful at sword-fighting as she usually is while dancing and imbibes the exact body language required to play a Rajput princess aptly.

Staying loyal to historical facts, Ashutosh Gowarikar depicts Jodha and Jalal’s marriage just as it actually was- a politically motivated alliance. Troubled by Jalal’s over-ambitious brother-in-law Sharifuddin, Jodha’s father, the King of Amer, requests Jalal to marry his daughter so that Amer could obtain Mughal security (In the film, Raja Bharmal of Amer sees Jalal for the first time as he tames a wild elephant in a superbly executed action sequence. Hrithik obviously did it himself, and in order to ensure his safety, he used to feed the said elephant regularly before the shooting of this particular scene took place). Her father’s decision comes as a rude shock to the young Jodha who does not want to compromise her culture after marriage, and is therefore left devastated. Despite not being completely sure about the proposal initially, Jalal eventually agrees to it in front of the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti as he realizes that this inter-faith marriage may be of assistance in promoting religious harmony throughout the country. In a beautiful monologue, he admits to the Khwaja that religious differences were the reason why previous rulers had not been able to establish their rule over the entire ‘Hindustan’; he believes his marriage with Jodha shall solve that problem.

However, Jodha’s decision is yet to come. She is not a stereotypical submissive sixteenth century female, unable to stand up for her own rights. Instead, she is brave enough to summon the Mughal emperor to her tent and lay two conditions in front of him, the fulfilment of which, is mandatory for her agreement with this new association (the famous ‘Humari do maange hain’ scene). First, she does not want to be forced into giving up her religion and customs; second, she wants a temple to be built inside her room in the Mughal palace for her spiritual guide, Lord Krishna. Aishwarya is enthralling in this scene; her calm yet rigid posture and polite yet bold speech are worth watching. Hrithik is simply magnigficent here; no other adjective is suitable enough to describe his phenomenal performance as Jalal hears Jodha out and later recounts the two demands to her relatives and rest of the entourage. He obviously goes on to accept these demands, his respect for Jodha increasing in leaps and bounds at her fearlessness and simplicity (‘Amer ki Rajkumari ke bekhawf jasbe aur saadgi ko hum salaam karte hain’). Naturally, Jodha has no other option left other than agreeing to the marriage.

Had the director wanted, the wedding could have been an elaborate dramatic affair, but Ashutosh Gowarikar is not just another director looking for success through gimmicks. The grand wedding sequence lasts only for about a few seconds during which Jodha and Jalal wed each other as per both Hindu and Islamic traditions in an exemplary display of socio-religious amalgamation. Any extra time devoted to this would have been unnecessary and detrimental to the pace of the movie. After the wedding, a group of Sufi singers perform the utterly captivating ‘Khwaja mere Khwaja’, one of A.R. Rahman’s all time best compositions, in probably the most poetic Hindi film sequence of recent times. Such was its impact upon Mr. Bachchan that he termed it the ‘most apocalyptic moment’ in cinema since the great Stanley Kubrik’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’. It is not just the song that casts a spell upon the audience during this scene; rather, the direction and acting, in conjunction with the soulful music engender a near hypnotic effect among viewers which last in their minds forever. Hrithik’s expressions as Jalal experiences a spiritual epiphany and joins the Sufis in a trance are simply fascinating. He is a privilege to watch. The scene is an acting masterclass in itself and had he received every existing accolade for this moment alone, it would still not have been unfair.

Jodha and Jalal’s first night together is another instance of the subtlety that this film ceaselessly displays. Jalal, perceptive enough to understand that Jodha’s unyielding attitude towards his romantic gestures is not shyness in disguise, but unwillingness to be with him, has the perfect solution- she is free to leave him if that is what she wants. However, once again giving proof of her simplicity and honesty, Jodha directly confesses that she has no intention whatsoever of walking out of this relationship despite her inhibitions towards it; for her it is an unbreakable bond that shall last unto death. Respecting her wishes, Jalal vows to never be intimate with her against her will. Hrithik and Aishwarya’s acting styles truly compliment Ashutosh’s direction as is evident from this scene among many others in the film; without an ounce of melodrama, they are able to set the stage for an epic love story ridden not just with external impediments but personal inhibitions as well.

The rest of the movie is basically a collection of beautiful moments between the two leads, interspersed with an optimal amount of drama to propel the plot. The first sequence post their marriage that needs to be discussed in detail is the Deewan-E- Aam scene followed by the part wherein Jalal and Jodha see each other's faces without a curtain or ‘ghoonghat’ in between. As Jalal conducts his first hearing at the Deewan-E-Aam after his marriage to the Hindu Jodha, he, quite expectedly, faces opposition from the Ulemas of the court regarding his decision. However, before he is able to solve the problem at hand, the melodious voice of his newly wed bride distracts him, thereby interrupting the court proceedings. The expressions on everyone's face are worth watching as Jalal leaves his throne and begins to walk out of the court, clearly too engrossed to even officially dismiss everyone present. Realization hits him a bit too late, leaving him embarrassed in front of the entire Deewan-E-Aam, but he manages to salvage the situation by uttering an awkward 'Takliya'. This entire scene is once again a brilliant testimony to the skills of the director who expertly incorporates subtle humour in such a serious scene without overdoing any of it or making it seem farcical. Hrithik's performance here is admirable, his comic timing being absolutely flawless. Drawn by Jodha's entrancing voice, Jalal enters her 'Mahal' and they see each other for the first time in what was arguably the most romantic meeting sequence of Bollywood then and has been so since the last two decades. Ashutosh does not provide the actors with any dialogues here, who, therefore, rely completely on facial expressions to convey their feelings towards each other. Hrithik has been a master in expressions since he first entered the industry and in this scene, he is at his nuanced best. But Aishwarya is no less, and that is precisely why their interaction looks so natural and enchanting. With tiny eye gestures and body postures, they express admiration for each other's physical appearance, their eyes speaking a thousand words at once. The part where she wants him to put sindur on her, and he fails to understand initially, is such a wonderful portrayal of his willingness to understand and respect her culture that it strikes a chord with one and all.

For Jalal, it is almost love at first sight. Though completely smitten by her, he knows instinctively that Jodha is going to take more time, no matter how impressed she is with him. In the next few minutes, Ashutosh shows Jalal and Jodha gradually treading the first steps of love with Javed Ali's mellifluous voice ringing in the background. 'Kehne ko jashn-e-bahara hai, ishq ye dekh ke hairaan hai, phool se khushboo khafa khafa hai gulshan mein, chupa hai koi ranj fiza ki chilman mein'. When the inimitable Javed Akhtar is in charge of lyrics, songs get transformed into dialogues and help the story to march forward. Jashn-e-bahara does just that, and does so exquisitely. It challenges the notion that romantic scenes must always entail physical intimacy, and proves that sometimes a look or a smile is worth much more. Most of the credit for this should go to Hrithik and Aishwarya who defy every existing idea about screen chemistry by making heartbeats race even through mundane acts such as walking side by side while glancing furtively at each other, or smiling in embarrassment as they sit miles apart in a garden. Who says old-fashioned romance is always boring? When two individuals are able to set silver-screens ablaze by just standing together in one frame, every trivial action becomes exciting.

Scattered in between their light-hearted romantic moments during this prolonged sequence are two ‘more important’ ones. The first one depicts Jalal in an angry mood as he admonishes Maham Anga’s son Adham Khan when the latter dares to insult Jodha; as his awe-inspiring authoritative ‘Khabardar Adham, Rajkumari ka naam adab se lo. Ye na bhulo ki ab wo Malika- e- Hindustaan hain’ echoes through the silent night and reaches Jodha, she understands the extent of his respect for her and there is an expression of happy pride on her countenance. The second is probably everyone’s guilty pleasure and inspired multiple ‘tele-serial adaptations’ back in the day; while Jalal practices moves with the sword bare-bodied, Jodha suddenly catches sight of his chiselled body and cannot stop staring. In a brilliant directorial move, Ashutosh makes her put the plate of worship down so that she can actually concentrate on the view better 😂😁🤩🤩. Aishwarya is terrific here, portraying Jodha’s attraction to her husband perfectly although in an extremely nuanced manner. Of course when the man in question is Hrithik Roshan, it helps. Jalal is shrewd enough to notice his ‘wifey dearest’ and catches her off guard by turning around suddenly after which the poor girl hastily draws the curtains. Hrithik’s mischievious look is a treat to eyes! But seriously, how mean of him to intrude upon his wife’s private moment of ‘adoring her husband’ that way?🤪🤪

Being one of the best directors in the industry, Ashutosh Gowarikar ensures that his film contains the right mix of romance and drama. The first instance of drama in the movie since the wedding is provided by Maham Anga, Jalal’s ‘Badi Ammi’ (played by the exceptional Ila Urun) a politically shrewd woman, whose possessiveness for her foster son and displeasure at the advent of a strong-willed intelligent Rajput princess into the fort of Agra makes her vindictive towards the said person. When Jodha decides to prepare authentic Rajput food herself after Jalal orders a ‘Rajputi Daawat’ on the day of ‘Peer’ in her honour, Maham Anga spews venom at her through harsh words and accuses her of trying to establish control over the kitchen, and eventually Jalal himself. Jodha, although shocked, gives her befitting replies, and ultimately completes the entire cooking by herself. The scene that follows could easily have been a disaster if it had been handled by an ordinary director; it could have been an excruciatingly slow and boring sequence testing the patience of the audience. The fact that it is one of the most interesting parts of the entire film is a measure of Ashutosh Gowarikar’s genius. Substantial credit must also be given to the actors including supporting ones without whom Ashutosh might not have been able to produce the desired outcome in this scene ultimately. However, this scene belongs to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Her shock at being insulted by Maham Anga when she asks her to taste the food before serving it to the emperor, rage as she turns to her husband for support, and suppressed anger as well as sadness when she realizes that there is no way out are nothing short of mesmerizing. Her genuine happiness when Jalal decides to have food from the same plate she has eaten and her sly look towards Maham Anga are a sight to behold. Truly, Aishwarya is probably one of the most underrated actresses in our industry; she is fantastic but does not always get the due credit for it. Most of the time, it is her beauty and personality that gets talked about. Nevertheless, she is a terrific actress too and we sincerely hope people acknowledge that more often. Hrithik supports her fascinatingly throughout the scene, his eyes showing anger, helplessness and embarrassment at his wife’s insult flawlessly. It is the mark of a great actor to allow his co-actors to soar when the scene requires so. In an old interview, while explaining why Aishwarya was his favourite co-star, Hrithik said that they had very similar working styles which made them more compatible with each other; according to him, both of them were more concerned with the larger picture, and did not care if they were being given importance in every frame or not. This particular scene is the perfect example of that working style he was talking about.

The ‘Rajputi Dawat’ sequence changes something between Jodha and Akbar; they have managed to cross that initial threshold of hesitation towards each other. However, just when they are gradually coming closer, circumstances and people pull them apart. When Adham Khan murders one of Jalal’s most trustworthy ministers, Shamsuddin-Muhammad-Atgah-Khan, and intrudes into the emperor’s personal premises with a sword, the latter tackles him and orders royal guards to throw the traitor with his head downwards into the ground below. When he is only half dead after the first fall, Jalal, showing his cruel side, orders his soldiers to bring Adham up to the roof so that they can throw him down again. Future generations will remember Hrithik for this scene among many; he is spectacular here with a stance that is completely majestic and a face that exudes rage and grief in equal measure. He was actually able to generate tangible fear amongst the audience back when the film had released; we still remember the collective gasp at the theatre during this scene. This is also the first time Jodha gets acquainted with Jalal’s darker side. Until this moment, she had known him as a gentle, understanding young man; now she sees him as capable of being cruel to someone. Aishwarya’s portrayal of fear is spot on and subtle with no melodrama whatsoever, for which the director also deserves praise.

The next scene had actually been deleted from the movie to manage its length but we genuinely feel it should have been included due to its significance. Horrified at Jalal’s action, Jodha confronts him in a terrific angsty sequence only to realize that Jalal is mourning the loss of a father figure in Shamsuddin-Muhammad-Atgah-Khan. Hrithik is superlative as Jalal breaks down and confesses to his wife about being orphaned again. This is the most tender moment both have yet experienced, and that realization is clearly etched upon Jodha’s face, who gives her heart-broken husband sound advice. She understands why he killed Adham, but asks him to apologize in front of Maham Anga, despite all the troubles the latter has created for her. We surely would not have minded sitting in the theatre for a few extra minutes to watch this brilliant scene Mr. Gowarikar!

The scene wherein Jalal explains his behaviour to Maham Anga is one of the most important sequences in the film for multiple reasons. Firstly, the acting is phenomenal; emotions have always been Hrithik’s forte and what do we say about Ila Urun? We are probably not qualified enough. So, its better to just bow our heads in respect and keep quiet. Second, this is when Maham Anga is able to instigate Jalal against Jodha by feeding him false information. She shows him a container of poison that her spy had extracted from Jodha’s personal belongings earlier and lies that his wife may be planning to harm him. In reality, Jodha’s mother had given her the poison so that she could kill herself if she feared of being dishonoured by her husband after the marriage. Maham Anga also misleads him by talking about a letter that Jodha has written to Rajkumar Ratan Singh, the Rajput prince, she had been betrothed to since her childhood. This letter had actually been written by Jodha to her cousin Sujamal, who had left Amer after being denied the throne. In the letter, Jodha had requested him to rescue her from being married off to the Mughal emperor. However, she had never sent it. After finding it in Jodha’s room, Maham Anga sends it to Sujamal, to take advantage of the situation and create a rift between Jalal and his wife. Unfortunately, this diabolical ploy works because of Jalal’s blind trust in his ‘Badi Ammi’. Upon receiving the letter, Sujamal believes it to be genuine, and goes to the Agra fort at night without caring about the risk. Jodha comes out to meet him, surprised at this sudden visit, but assures him that she is happy with Jalal. To her misfortune, her husband, who has never seen Sujamal or Ratan Singh before believes the intruder to be the latter and sends soldiers to capture him. Sujamal escapes, but only after thinking that Jodha deliberately called him there to be arrested. Meanwhile, Jalal accuses her of plotting with Ratan Singh behind his back. Outraged and shocked at this humiliation, Jodha tells him that Maham Anga is the one who has caused this entire misunderstanding. When Jalal refuses to believe her, she asks what punishment he has in mind. And, he tells her to go back to her parental house! Jodha naturally feels terribly insulted at his decision, and decides to leave him and protect her self-respect! This is a wonderfully executed sequence with the two leads reacting to each other masterfully, and turning it into one of the best angsty interactions ever. This was also the moment that Ashutosh chose as the point of intermission, a sound decision obviously because to be very honest, by this time the audience was indeed in need of some food and drinks 😄😄. On a serious note, this was a watershed moment in the lives of our two lead characters, and a perfect opportunity to take a break and come back refreshed.

Any analysis of Gowarikar’s Jodha Akbar is bound to be elaborate simply because it is impossible to designate any scene from the film as unimportant or bad. It is not for nothing that we termed this film a masterpiece at the beginning of this blog. Every second of it is still a pleasure to the senses and deserves mention. However, for the purpose of your sanity and ours (not to mention the time constraint), it is vital that we take an ‘interval’ too, and analyse the second part of the movie in a separate blog. Don’t worry, we will not take too long. So au revoir as the French say ; hopefully you will bestow your good wishes upon us once again like you have till now.❤️❤️

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Who are we waiting for?

My Motherland, Pakistan came into existence on 14th August 1947, after many sacrifices. She was a result of the struggle of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the dream of Dr Allama Iqbal. The country has seen many ups and downs in 7 decades. Unfortunately, she fell into the hands of corrupt people, who are responsible for her decline. Thus the question arises, how can we overcome the different crises the Nation is facing?

When Pakistan came into being, Mr Jinnah, became the 1st Governor-General of the Dominion, and Nawabzada, Liaqat Ali Khan became the Prime Minister. The main motive behind the creation of Pakistan was to get independence from the British and Hindus.

Mr Jinnah realised that Muslims can’t survive under the tyrannical rule of the Hindus, he agreed to support Pakistan Movement and passed the Pakistan Resolution on 23rd March 1940. The motive was to safeguard the rights of the Muslims of the subcontinent. Had we not got independence, our condition would be the same as of Kashmir, so we must thank Almighty Allah for His blessing.

The main motive behind writing this article is to make our young generation realize that why we should love Pakistan and what is the importance of this.

In the current era, I have witnessed that the younger generation, particularly of my age and younger, have become more pro-West, which has eventually pulled out the love for their country from their heart. The first and foremost reason is our Education System. Our Education System is divided into different classes which have created social and moral gaps amongst the generations.

Amongst these divided younger generations, the elite class, who receive foreign education which includes O/A levels, Edexcel, oxford etc. I am from the people who have been in this education system, though I don’t belong to the elite class, this gave me a chance to analyze such people from up close. These people think that loving your country is backward and an old age trend, which it isn’t.

Love for your country gives you the determination to do something for the Nation. These people don’t study to live in Pakistan, they want to go abroad, and hence they don’t think it is important to love the country whereas if something bad happens, they are the ones who start abusing Pakistan. They have the privileges of social media and they get involved in anti-State trends, which in their terms seems to be modern.

This is causing damage to my country and must stop. The education system doesn’t allow them to learn how to love their country. The worst part is that they don’t even show respect to the National Anthem. Keeping in mind that it is because of Pakistan that these people have an identity.

The class lower in the economic ladder, i.e. the one whose children go to Government schools or other schools, has a completely different system. In this system, the students are expected to memorize everything in the books and nothing much is done for Nation-building. Both education systems need to focus on Nation-building and teaching the importance of love for the country. With due respect, the teachers and parents are equally responsible for this. It is the duty of both to teach the new generation to have a love for Pakistan.

The time is of Nation-building, in which, we as Nation have failed. More than 7 decades have passed, but what is the reason we are not growing at the required rate? The main reason, as mentioned above is the Education System, but I hope that the recent Single National Curriculum (SNC) can bridge the differences and bring towards the Nation-building of the young generation along with Science and Technology. Our young generation needs to understand that it is they, who have to lead this Nation soon.

I see that our young generation criticizes the country for its problems, but they don’t understand that they have to fix these problems. It is their time. Why are we under the false impression that someone will drop down from the sky to solve all these problems? It is easy to sit back and criticize but taking the right set of actions to tackle the problem requires struggle.

We complain about littering but when was the last time someone threw an empty wrapper of crisps in a dustbin here?

Why are we waiting for someone else to come and clean up our mess?

Why don’t we play our due role as a society and as individuals? It is we who have to criminalize littering. We already have laws/rules and enforcers, but don’t you think, that being a citizen of this Nation the responsibility equally falls on our shoulders?

Whether there is any human rights issue or any social or political issue, we always start blaming the government. The sole blame must not be put on the government, but also the people. People need to be educated and play their part in ending the problems in Pakistan. People verbally abuse Imran Khan but what contribution do the people make in the society? At least Imran Khan did contribute in different fields for this Nation, but did we? We both know the answer to that.

I understand that we have had multiple leadership crises, but why don’t we use our power to elect an honest, truthful and dedicated leader? We always get to vote after every 5 years, why don’t we use that to bring a change? Why don’t we elect a leader who serves us? To be honest, at last, we have got an honest and dedicated leader, it doesn’t matter whether you agree or disagree with that.

Before criticizing the problems, we must understand that the current government came to power 3 years ago whereas these problems have been present for the last 7 decades. It will take time to solve them, for that, we the people need to change our mindset. Now is the time to CHANGE YOURSELF.

Allah doesn’t change the condition of a Nation until or unless that Nation wants to change its condition. We need to come out of the colonial mindset. We live in an independent Nation, have an independent mind, but within the social and moral values.

Over the decades, we have murdered our social and moral values. We either become too liberal or too conservative. Why can’t we be somewhere in the middle? We, as a society need to pick where we stand. We usually talk about Jahaliat. Jahaliat is a term used to describe uneducated people whose mentalities are based upon social and individual behaviour, However, I think that this word is widespread here even in “so-called educated” people as well. Their behaviour in society includes night parties, taking drugs, drinking alcohol, etc. This is also a form of Jahaliat as such as that kind before the advent of Islam, these were the things common amongst the people, which our religion, Islam shunned. We, as a Nation need to reconsider the definition of Jahaliat so that bring an end to this. It is our responsibility to put an end to it.

There is a dire need for Nation building. We have a leader who wants to bring change, Nation-building, but we need to understand that it is not a one-person job, the entire Nation has to play its part in the Nation-building. We need to have the courage to defend our Nation from its enemies.

It is really important to know that this Nation is the only Nation that came into being with the slogan “Pakistan ka Matlab Kya La illaha illAllah“. We are the Nation that has faced International and internal conspiracies from time to time. Still International as well internal conspiracies are going on against the State. Why don’t we have the courage to fight these conspiracies? We can only get this courage when we love our country genuinely.

The Army, due to which we can sleep safely at night, respect them. We need to acknowledge them. Believe me, if we don’t have such a strong Army, our conditions would be worse than Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, etc. We must be thankful. I agree, there can be some factions, which are rebellious and they misuse authority but these exist in every army of the world. The most recent incident we have seen in Myanmar.

However, if we recall the Turkey coup of 15th July 2016, how the common people came out in the streets to defend their motherland. That’s the courage we need here. We need to determine our Nation’s stance. It is up to us whether we have to change or stay the same. Respect the Army which is sincere to this Nation and defends this her from internal and external enemies.

To conclude, I would say, that there are many sacrifices behind this Nation, we need to acknowledge them. We need to fight against our enemies, not join them. Now this is the era of fifth-generation warfare, in which there is the use of AI, Social Media, etc. We have to fight our enemies through this. Again, I would say, the sole responsibility of everything is not only the government but also on us, the people of Pakistan.

This Nation has a lot of talent in sports, business, IT, social and political leadership, and many more. We need to play our part for the Nation. We can only change when we have the intention to. Find solutions to the problems we have.

Get to the root cause of those problems, and then try to find the appropriate solutions. Remember, the solution to a problem must not be a problem itself, as it has become in many cases. We need Nation-building at our homes, at our school colleges or universities, as well as elsewhere. Bring out new ideas for the country. This is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, it is our duty to make it a peaceful and prosperous country.

We need to cooperate with our leaders to solve the problems. Thank Almighty Allah, who has given us the gift of independence, which most countries don’t have. We need to strengthen our family system, our social and moral values, and our stance for the love for the Nation.

Pay respect to your country, do something great for your country, contribute to her growth and prosperity and unite to thrive as a Nation. We need to step out of the provincial identities, we need to embrace our National identity. We need to respect each other’s rights. Pay attention to the country. These problems can only end when we try to end them. We, as a society need to fight for a common cause. We need to give exemplary punishments to criminals to avoid having others committing the same crime. Our schools must teach the students the importance of loving their country.

Pakistan is a very beautiful country, why are we wasting it? Why are we denying the gift of Allah? Come let’s unite as Pakistanis, and stop blaming the State, the institutions and the Government. Cooperate with them for your well-being. Respect for your country will give you the courage to defend and promote the growth of this country. We must not become the enemies’ allies. We have a lot of enemies in and out of Pakistan which we must beware of and fight.

In my vision, the future of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a Clean, Green, Healthy, Safe, and Responsible country. Just a collective effort is needed, let’s do it. Now is the time. Pledge this Independence Day. Be a Pakistani, Live Like a Pakistani. Be Proud to Be a Pakistani. Insha’Allah Great times are coming ahead.

I hope you liked my article. You have the full authority to agree or disagree but you must have a valid point to do so.

Thank You!

Pakistan Zindabad

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UP: Azam Khan's condition critical, on oxygen support

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LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan is in critical condition and on oxygen support. He is currently undergoing treatment at Lucknow’s Medanta hospital. “Azam Khan’s condition is critical but it is not such to be taken on ventilator support. He is in the ICU. He is on 4-5 litres of oxygen, his platelet count dipped to 70,000 on Saturday, he has lung infection and the creatinine through…

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SP leader Azam Khan in critical condition, on oxygen support

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan is on oxygen support and his condition is critical, informed Medanta Hospital, Lucknow on Saturday. “Condition of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan is critical. He is on oxygen support,” said Medanta Hospital, Lucknow Khan was shifted to Lucknow’s Medanta Hospital from Sitapur jail on May 9 where he is undergoing treatment for the coronavirus disease. His son…

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Hospitalised for COVID, Azam Khan's health 'critical but under control'

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SP MP Azam Khan condition critical, oxygen level reduced due to pneumonia

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With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390.

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CM ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTAINING LAW & ORDER ON DECEMBER 25

LAHORE, December 24:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar issued directions to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of Christmas and birth anniversary of the founder of the nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

In a statement, the CM directed that implementation of the devised security plan should be ensured adding that nothing is more important than the life and property of the people. He directed to pay special attention to the security of churches, markets and populous places adding that the police officers should remain in the field to maintain law & order. He further directed that corona SOPs should be observed adding that law enforcement agencies should remain fully vigilant and active to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy. The wicked enemy is conspiring to destabilize Pakistan but the PTI-led government will thwart the evil designs of the enemy with the cooperation of the people, he added.

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CM MESSAGE ON CHRISTMAS

LAHORE, December 24:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar extended felicitations to the Christian community on the auspicious day of Christmas and regretted that he could not attend the Christmas cake cutting ceremony because of self-isolation. I fully share the joys and happiness of the Christian community as the festival of Christmas provides a unique opportunity to further strengthen the bonds of unity, love and affection. The auspicious advent of Jesus Christ to this world is sacred and respectable for the Muslims and respect of all the holy Prophets is binding on all of us, he added.

It is sanguine that all the religious minorities enjoy complete freedom, protection and equal rights to live according to their religion. The Christians community has played an important role in national development. Meanwhile, the Punjab government chalked out a minority empowerment package for the welfare of the minorities and solid steps have been taken for the wellbeing of all the minorities, he said. The minorities' employment quota had been enhanced and being fully implemented.

The PTI government has ensured the protection of the rights of the minorities. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah also stressed for equal rights for all the minorities and the need for interfaith harmony is needed than before in the backdrop of prevailing circumstances. We should reiterate to play an active role in national development on this day, he added.

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CM MESSAGE ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF QUAID-I-AZAM MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH

LAHORE, December 24:

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah liberated the Muslims of sub-continent from the shackles of slavery and the Pakistani nation can never return his beneficence.

This was stated by Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar in a message issued on Thursday in connection with the birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

The CM said the Muslims of the sub-continent materialized the dream of an independent country under the resolute leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. A statesman like him is born after centuries and it is sanguine that no lust or fear could deter Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah from his task of creating a separate homeland for the Muslims. He wanted to establish a welfare state for the Muslims on the golden principles of tolerance, brotherhood and equal justice for all. PM Imran Khan is striving to materialize the dream of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and, with the cooperation of the people, Pakistan will emerge as a true welfare state, he added. He said the slogan of unity, faith and discipline guarantees national unity and the country can be transformed as a true welfare state by following Quaid's golden principles. Today, we should pledge to strive for making the country great, he added.

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LAHORE, December 24:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said that his condition is further improved on Thursday but taking rest according to the doctors’ advice and performing important matters from home.

In a statement, the CM thanked the people for their prayers as his family has been tested negative. The people should follow SOPs and public meetings are not suitable in prevailing circumstances as we should save public lives because the situation is critical, he maintained.

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OPPOSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCREASE IN CORONA CASES- SACM

LAHORE, December 24:

Special Assistant to CM on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that those threatening of tendering resignations and conducting a long march have been fully exposed adding that PDM leadership will never resign.

In a statement, she termed the resignation-threat a melodrama and asserted that looters cannot dare to hold a long march. It is a jerry-built alliance led by a queen while the prince from Sindh has become a symbol of failure, the SACM said. Similarly, Maulana's negative politics has been badly exposed and the condition of two political slaves is also deplorable, she added. The opposition is responsible for increasing corona cases as 51 had died and 695 new cases were reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. The number of corona patients in Lahore is 65705 while the total corona patients in Punjab are 133874. 3783 have, so far, died of corona in Punjab, she concluded.

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World Cup fever: Who will make the cut?

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World Cup fever: Who will make the cut?

Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup will be announced this week, April 18th. Some of the players that will manage to make a place for themselves in the team are fairly obvious. Sarfraz Ahmed will of course lead the side as captain while also fulfilling his duties behind the stumps. In the bowling department, pacers Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali will help lead the charge while Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim will spearhead the spin attack. The batting line-up will undoubtedly include regulars Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeeez.

However, which players will be able to nab the remaining spots in the squad is being hotly debated by Pakistani cricket fans.

Mohammad Amir has been heavily criticised for his lack of wickets since the 2017 Champions Trophy and his alarmingly high average in recent matches has been a cause for concern. But what the critics tend to ignore is that he has maintained a low economy rate, which is an important factor considering scores of above 300 are now a norm in one-day internationals (ODIs). However, a deeper look at the statistics of his fellow pacers reveals that their economy rate is only slightly higher. Therefore, considering recent performances, most would wager that Amir has not justified his inclusion in the team. In my opinion however, we can’t put too much emphasis on statistics alone.

The fact of the matter is that Amir has consistently delivered in the big matches and has proven himself to be a real match-winner. Furthermore, in a pressure situation, a bowler like Usman Shinwari is more likely to lose the plot and leak a lot of runs, while Amir can readily provide a certain degree of stability by controlling the run rate. Amir is a player who embodies the maxim, ‘Cometh the hour, cometh the man,’ since he always rises to the occasion, with the most obvious example being his performance against India in the final of the Champions Trophy.

So that leaves us with either Faheem Ashraf or Shinwari to fill the last bowling spot. It’s a difficult call. On the face of it, leaving out Shinwari would seem unfair considering he has been the best fast bowler of late, while Ashraf hasn’t shown any brilliance with the ball in hand. Other than the five wickets he took against a poor Zimbabwean side, Ashraf has been an average bowler. Plus, his batting has been unimpressive and he has failed to earn the title of a genuine all-rounder despite the team management giving him ample chances to prove his mettle with the bat.

So, am I in favour of Shinwari? Not entirely. He is a boom or bust kind of bowler. On a good day, he can win you matches with a fiery spell, but on a bad day he can be thrashed severely and in doing so can cost the team heavily.

I also have a sneaking suspicion that the English playing conditions will favour Ashraf’s style of play. As a result, I’m picking Ashraf, who is perhaps the safer option out of the two.

Now, let’s talk about the openers.

Who should open the innings alongside Zaman? Should it be Imamul Haq or Abid Ali? Well, the right-handed Ali has only played two ODIs, so we can only judge him based on those two performances – a century followed by a first ball duck. His debut century was good, but nothing extraordinary, though it would be unfair to expect too much from a newcomer.

Haq, however, has to improve his strike rate if he wishes to become an accomplished ODI batsman. He is too slow in the beginning phase of his innings even though he tends to make up for it later on. The problem arises when he consumes so many deliveries and gets out in his 20’s or 30’s, which inadvertently disrupts the flow of the innings.

So, in a long international tournament like the World Cup, I’d include a back-up opener like Ali to substitute for either Haq or Zaman in case any one of the two fail to deliver.

Then comes the middle order, and I have to pick only one player out of Shoaib Malik, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Rizwan.

For most individuals, the inclusion of Malik is a no-brainer. Well, I thought so too, but my opinion has changed after the recent Pakistan-Australia ODI series.

Malik’s susceptibility against pace is well-known, but it’s his ability to smack spinners out of the ground that has always stood out. However, in recent series, Malik has appeared to be vulnerable against spin as well. So what’s the use of his vast experience if he can’t contribute with the bat and the bowl (he rarely bowls nowadays anyway)?

Moreover, his captaincy in the first three matches against Australia in the recent series was abysmal to say the least. That means he will be of no use to the captain if he needs a helping hand while making crucial decisions on the field. While Malik’s fielding is a plus point, it’s simply not enough to merit an inclusion in the team.

Both Sohail and Rizwan scored two centuries in the last international series, but both have one similar flaw in their batting: lacking ability to hit sixers. Rizwan, however, is better at strike rotation, plus he can be the reserve keeper and is a better fielder than Sohail. Although Sohail can bowl a few overs as a part-time bowler, I don’t think it’s a significant enough factor since his effectiveness as a spinner can’t be relied upon.

Lastly, I’d include the big-hitter Asif Ali in the squad. Even though he has failed to cement his place in the side, I’d give him another chance bearing in mind there is no other option available. The thing is, we badly need one regular six-hitter in the team, and we saw the desperate need for such a player in the series against Australia. The current batting line-up has too many similar sorts of batsmen that can play the anchor role but struggle to change gears when the situation demands.

Therefore, after much deliberation, here are my picks for Pakistan’s 15- member World Cup squad:

Fakhar Zaman

Imamul Haq

Babar Azam

Mohammad Hafeez

Sarfraz Ahmed

Asif Ali

Imad Wasim

Shadab Khan

Hasan Ali

Mohammad Amir

Shaheen Afridi

Abid Ali

Mohammad Rizwan

Junaid Khan

Faheem Ashraf

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