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HC seeks reply of Jiah'smother on contempt plea

VARUN DHWAN AND ALIA BHATT AT THE ANNUAL MUMBAI POLICE SHOW UMANG 2017.

Hrithik a power house of talent: Karan Johar

KOHLI SLIPS, DHONI RISESSLIGHTLY IN ICC ODI RANKINGS

Switzerland's Roger Federer defeatedSpain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singlesfinal of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

MUMBAI, (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar has praised actor HrithikRoshan's performance in the film "Kaabil" and has called him a "pow-erhouse of talent". Karan took to Twitter on Friday to laud Hrithik'sperformance. "As a filmmaker it's exhilarating to watch an actor de-liver his best….Hrithik is a power house talent and is exemplary in'Kaabil'," Karan tweeted. Karan and Hrithik have worked together in2001 film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…" Kaabil is a love story of ablind couple. The film shows what sets the man on a revenge spreeagainst the villains essayed by Rohit and Ronit Roy. The film alsofeatures actress Yami Gautam, who has shared screen space withthe "Bang Bang!" star for the first time.

I'm Hindu and Muslim both: Salman Khan tells courtJODHPUR, (IANS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who ap-peared before a cour t here on Friday in connection with an18-year-old blackbuck poaching case, pleaded "not guilty".The 51-year-old actor, to a question on religion posed by thecour t, said "I'm Hindu and Muslim both. I'm Bharatiya." Hesubsequently said in English that "I'm an Indian". Asked aboutthe allegations levelled by the prosecution, the stars pleaded"not guilty". Salman in his reply said that he couldn't havegone out for poaching due to security reasons, especially inthe evenings or night. "I used to be busy in the shooting inthe and in the night I used to go to sleep as I was tired. In thenight because of security reasons, I never used to go out. Ideny all the charges. I have been falsely implicated," Salmantold the cour t.

MUMBAI, (PTI) The Bombay High Cour t today issued notice to RabiyaKhan, mother of late actress Jiah Khan, and sought her response to acontempt plea filed against her by actor Sooraj Pancholi's parentsZarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi. Wahab and Pancholi had filed the contemptpetition against Rabiya in December last year. In the plea, they had urged the courtto initiate action against Rabiya for "continuing to make defamatory statementsagainst them and their son Sooraj". According to their petition, Rabiya had earlierassured the high court that she would refrain from commenting upon or makingany adverse statements against Sooraj and his family over his relationship withher daughter Jiah, or with references to Jiah's death. "However, she (Rabiya)continues to do so through her Twitter account and also by giving interviews tovarious television channels," the petition said. In 2014, Wahab and Aditya had fileddefamation suit against Rabiya for making defamatory remarks against them andtheir son Sooraj, who has been accused of abetting Jiah's suicide. In their contemptpetition, the Pancholis have claimed that Rabiya has been "passing lewd remarksand using foul language" against them on her Twitter account. Justice GautamPatel issued a notice to Rabiya and sought her response by February 3. JiahKhan was found dead in her flat on June 3, 2013.

Protests against 'Padmavati' inJaipur, Bhansali slapped, hair pulledJAIPUR, (PTI)Activists of a lo-cal organisationtoday demon-strated againstSanjay LeelaB h a n s a l i ' s" P a d m a v a t i " ,which is being shothere, for allegedlydistorting historicalfacts. Members of Karni Sena stalled the shooting of film at the Jaigarh fort. "Thefilm is presenting wrong facts about 'Padmavati'. Our basic protest is about distor-tion of historic facts which will not be tolerated," Vikram Singh, a Karni Sena activistsaid. The protesters also met the director. Deepika Padukone plays queenPadmavati opposite Shahid Kapoor's Ratan Singh. Ranveer Singh is in the role ofAlauddin Khilji in the movie, which marks Bhansali's return to period era after thesuccess of "Bajirao Mastani".

DUBAI, (PTI) Indian captain Virat Kohli today slipped a rung to third inthe ICC rankings for ODI batsmen but his predecessor Mahendra SinghDhoni gained a spot to be 13th in the latest list issued here. RohitSharma slipped three places to be 12th, while Shikhar Dhawan wasin the joint 14th spot with Englishman Jos Butler. Among the bowlers,no Indian found a place in the top-10 with Akshar Patel being the highestplaced at 12th, a drop of three positions. Following him closely was Amit Mishra atthe joint 14th position. The Indian team was unchanged at the third position in theteam rankings. Meanwhile, Australia opener David Warner wrestedthe top spot rankings for ODI Batsmen. The attacking left-hander hasattained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa'sAB de Villiers and Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-matchhome series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.

Serena Williams defeated sister Venus in thewomen's singles final of the Australian Openin Melbourne. Serena becomes the first fe-male to win grand slam singles 23 times.

Saina Mirza-Ivan Dodig were runners-up inAustralian Open mixed doubles final inMelbourne.

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'Raees': An immersive SRK entertainer"Raees" is a typical Bollywood blockbuster designed like filmsof the early 1980s, with over-the-top yet thrilling action, dramaand a tinge of romance. It is a biography of a disciplinedbusinessman, albeit with ragged edges. Set in the late 80s andearly 90s and inspired from true events, Raees is afictionalised story of the rise and fall of a bootlegger-turned-gangster,in the alcohol prohibited state of Gujarat.Told entirely from within the closed underbelly of Fatehpur inGujarat, the script attributed to four writers does a brilliantconjuring act of inviting us into the life of Raees (Shah RukhKhan) who at a very early stage in life is inspired by hismother, a ragpicker who quotes, "Koi dhanda chota ya badanahin hota hai, aur koi dharam dhanda se badkar nahin hai."which literally means, no occupation is small and no religion isbigger than one's business. So with this as his mantra andphilosophy he sets out in the world on his own terms.He star ts off small by working for Jairaj Seth (Atul Kulkarni)who indulges in branded liquor. Jairaj appoints "Raees" be-cause he has, "baniya ka dimaag aur miyabhai ka daring,"which means he is shrewd like a shopkeeper and daring like aMuslim. How Raees gradually grows into a formidable figure insociety, forms the crux of the tale.With complex scenes, the plot offers nothing that you have notseen before. Narrated in a linear manner, the script is taut andthe narrative moves at a rapid pace. The first half is promisingand the second half which begins with Inspector Majumdar'spoint of view holds your attention with equal gusto, but unfor tu-nately, the climax tilts into a predictable zone of bad thingshappen to bad people, making the film a cliched fare. The film

is largely elevated by Shah Rukh Khan's per formance and a fewdramatic dialogues that are used to churn the emotions.Shah Rukh essays the eponymous character with sincerity andaplomb. He emerges as a sympathetic and even admirablecharacter and he does a very good job of por traying a brutalcharacter albeit with soft tones in equal measure. NawazuddinSiddique as the incorruptible IPS officer, Jaideep Majumdar isequally competent. His cat-and-mouse chase with Raees,punctuated with vibrant dialogues often elicit a chuckle.Together they keep you hooked.Mohammad Zeeshan Ayub as Sadiq - Raees' friend and par tnerin crime - is effor tless and affable. Unfor tunately, though he hashis moments of onscreen glory, he does not rise from beingRaees' lackey. Mahira Khan as Raees's wife Mohsina is wastedin the film. Her character is per functorily included to add theromance angle and her onscreen chemistry with Shah Rukhlacks zing. The rest of the supporting cast are sincere. The actionsequences are well choreographed, brutally raw and a bit far-fetched,making the act unrealistic especially the long chase and fisticuffs withMuharram celebrations in the backdrop.The songs, "Dil ka patang, udi udi jaiyae," "Oh Zaleema," and"Laila Main Laila" are well choreographed and seamlesslymesh into the narrative. But the quick edits mar the viewingexperience. With excellent production values, the era is realisti-cally created. But there are cer tain scenes which are marred bythe director's inability to control his actors from taking "starliber ties". Evident among them are the few scenes where ShahRukh Khan is seen without his spectacles. Overall, "Raees" is awell made film that would appeal to the masses.

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MOHAMMED ZEESHAN AYYUB, ATUL

KULKARNI, NARENDRA JHA, SHEEBA

CHADDHA, SUNNY LEONE

DIRECTED BY: RAHUL DHOLAKIA

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COMMANDO 2 TRAILER LAUNCH IN MUMBAI. SEEN HERE IS DEVEN BHOJANI, VIDYUT JAMMWAL, ADAH SHARMA, FREDDYDARUWALA, FILMMAKER VIPUL SHAH AND ROCKY.

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MUMBAI, (IANS) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who will be seenplaying the lead in the thriller "Irada" - which talks about a socialissue - says through every ar t form, people attempt to raise per tinentquestions in the society. "To raise a question is the focus of any formof ar t. The film is about how the drinkable water has become poison-ous in Punjab. The film is a medium which raises serious issues inan enter taining way. We have tried to do that," Naseeruddin said here."Irada", directed by debutante Aparna Singh, features Naseeruddin asan ex-Army man who seeks revenge for his deceased daughter, whileArshad Warsi plays an officer. Naseeruddin said working with first-time directors was not a problem for him. "Half of the films which I'veworked with were with first-time directors and I never felt any disap-

MUMBAI, (IANS) On Republic Day, actress Priyanka Chopra, whohas been juggling work between the US and India, says wherevershe lives, her identity will always be connected to her country."Happy Republic Day India! No matter where I am… You willalways be my identity. Proud Indian…Army beti (daughter),"tweeted Priyanka, whose late father Ashok Chopra was a doctorin the Indian Army. Priyanka is currently in New York to shoot forthe second season of American drama series "Quantico". Shewill also be seen with Hollywood stars Dwyane Johnson and ZacEfron in the upcoming film "Baywatch", a movie adaptation of thehugely popular eponymous TV series. The film is slated to re-lease in May.

pointment. However, I regret some of the films which I did with someveterans," he said.Talking of the advantage of working with new directors, the actorsaid: "They have a fire in their belly. They want to prove themselves intheir work. There are many directors whose first films were their bestwork." Asked how much today's audience has changed, Naseeruddinsaid: "Nothing much… They still like films which are value for moneyand that is quite understandable. I think tastes have not changedmuch. There are experimental films in Marathi and in Hindi as well.But ratio-wise, it is still the same since when I came to this Industry."Also starring Divya Dutta, Sagarika Ghatge and Sharad Kelkar, "Irada"is releasing on February 17.

TO RAISE QUESTIONS IS FOCUS OFANY ART FORM: NASEERUDDIN SHAH

INDIA WILL ALWAYS BE MY IDENTITY: PRIYANKA CHOPRA

LINK UP RUMOURS DON'T BOTHER ME: HUMA QURESHIMUMBAI, (PTI) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi says while rumours of her link ups are "ugly", shedoes not let them bother her much. The actress was initially linked to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, wholaunched her in her debut "Gangs of Wasseypur". When asked how she deals with rumours, the actresssaid in an interview, "I don't think about it really. My family knows what the truth is. I don't let it bother me too much. Ialways feel that your relationship with your fans is most important." Huma has of late been linked to actor Sohail Khan,someone who she says is like a brother to him. "Whenever something like this comes up, unpleasant, ugly, I just go to social

media and I respond to it. Getting linked up to somebody who you consider your brother is a bit much I feel. It's really sad."I have always responded to all these things on social media. That's how I would like to do it." The 30-year-old

actress will now be seen in "Jolly LLB 2" opposite actor Akshay Kumar. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, thecourtroom-drama-comedy is a sequel to the 2013 film Jolly LLB which starred Arshad Warsi in the lead.Huma says when Kapoor narrated the film she was instantly on board because of the "fantastic script"besides the fact that it stars Akshay, who will ensure that even she gets to tap the huge fan base.

Making a mark as an actor important, says Sonakshi SinhaNEW DELHI, (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was last seen on screen in "Force 2", says making amark as an actor is more important for her than making a style statement. Asked how important making astyle statement is for her, Sonakshi told IANS over phone from Mumbai: "I think the field that I am in, it is

important. But it's not on the top of the list for me. There's lot more…Like making a mark as an actor in myprofession, being a good person, helping other people - those are definitely above making a fashion statement." The

29-year-old actress was seen walking as a showstopper for designer Monisha Jaising at the opening show ofLakme Fashion Week 2017 Summer/Resort. On the acting front, Sonakshi will next be seen on screen in theupcoming film "Noor", where she will be seen playing a journalist. Directed by Sunhil Sippy, "Noor" isan adaptation of Saba Imtiaz's novel "Karachi, I Love You". It is slated to release on April 21.

Jimmy Kimmel mocksDonald Trump on show

LOS ANGELES, (PTI) Talk show host Jimmy Kimmelmade a spoof of recently released film "Split" featuringPresident Donald Trump with 23 identities living in him-self on his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Kimmel and histeam made a fake promo of "Split" sequel featuring thepresident as the kidnapper who has multiple personali-ties, reported Ace Showbiz."The number one movie in America right now is 'Split',directed by M Night Shyamalan... It is about a kidnapperwho has multiple personalities," said Kimmel, introduc-ing the movie in the beginning of the video. "Since thefilm did so well, the studio is already moving ahead witha sequel." The spoof began with "Split" characters Claire(Haley Lu Richardson), Marcia (Jessica Sula) and Casey(Anya Taylor-Joy) saying, "What are we doing here? Whatthe hell is going on?" as they are locked up in a room bythe kidnapper."23 Identities live in Donald," said a lady in the videobefore it showed a brief footage of Trump at press con-ferences. A scene showed Trump's speech, in which hesaid, "Nobody respects women more than DonaldTrump," followed by a clip of him kissing a cheek of onerepor ter, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by thepresident. The spoof concluded with a voiceover say-ing, "He's done horrible things to people, he'll do awfulthings to you. What will happen when he unlocks thepotential of his brain?" before it showed a scene of Trumpsaying, "Oh, I don't know what I said.

NOT MEETING MICHAELJACKSON MY BIGGESTSORROW: BOY GEORGELONDON, (PTI) Singer Boy George says one of his big-gest "sorrows" is not being able to meet King of PopMichael Jackson, but he praised his daughter Paris as a"lovely girl". The 55-year-old singer opened up about hismeeting with Paris on Andy Cohen's "Watch What Hap-pens Live". "I told her that she was very beautiful and Itold her that her dad was amazing, said that I never methim. It was one of my big sorrows that I never got tomeet him. She was lovely, she's such a lovely girl,"George said. Paris recently opened up about her lifewith her legendary father. In the interview she said shebelieves her father was murdered.

My eyelashes were rippedout for ''Mad Max'': Rosie

LONDON, (PTI) Actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley hasrevealed that she had no eyelids for months after herlashes were accidentally ripped out on the set of "MadMax: Fury Road." The British supermodel-turned-actresslanded a par t as a pregnant rape victim, named Splen-did, opposite leading lady Charlize Theron and Tom Hardyin the hit 2015 film, and when it came to makeup andwardrobe, things turned out to be almost as gritty as themovie's plotline. "I had to have my whole body cast,they were making a fake body of me for a film I did 'MadMax', and they put the cast over my head," Rosie re-called during an appearance on UK chat show This Morn-ing. "It was a very weird and surreal moment and asthey took it off it pulled out all my eyelashes - becausethe plaster got into my eyelashes and it pulled them allout! So, for about three months, I had no eyelashes."That was probably the biggest make-up or beauty failand it was quite painful! It was quite dramatic as well.

Deepika, Priyanka trying to achieve 'different things'MUMBAI, (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone, who is often compared with actress Priyanka Chopra, feels there is no need to comparethe two as both are trying to achieve "very different things" for themselves. Deepika, who returned on Friday after promoting herHollywood debut film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage", said: "I don't think there is any need for comparisons. We both are in very differentworlds and are trying to achieve very different things for ourselves."After making her debut in the popular American series "Quantico", Priyanka is now gearing up for her Hollywood project "Baywatch".Directed by Seth Gordon, the film also features Dwayne Johnson. Asked about the response to "xXx: Return of Xander Cage", Deepikasaid: "It was amazing. We received an extremely overwhelming response for our film and my performance. I am very happy."The Bollywood star, who has been shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Padmavati", also shared her schedule for thefilm and her upcoming projects. "I think there will be an outdoor shoot for the film. Besides that, I have some endorsement commit-ments. I am going straight back to my work now," she said. The period drama also features Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.

Essaying role of sardar was a challenge: Anil KapoorMUMBAI, (PTI) Actor Anil Kapoor says playing the role of a turbaned Sikh in his upcoming film was a challenge. "Essaying the role ofa sardar is a challenge. This is the first time I will be wearing a turban for a full-fledged role and for me it is a crown and a symbol ofpride," Anil said in a statement. "Wearing a turban comes with a big responsibility and I am glad that Anees Bazmee, Sony Pictures andCine1 Production chose me for this film," he added. In the Anees Bazmee-directed film the 60-year-old actor's look has been designedby Kunal Rawal. "Mubarakan" for the very first time, will bring together the real life 'Chacha-Bhatija' jodi of Anil and Arjun Kapoor. Themovie also stars Ileana D'cruz and Athiya Shetty. It will be releasing on July 28.



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KAABIL: A MEDIOCRE REVENGE DRAMAAS SCRIPT LACKS CHUTZPAH

Loosely inspired from the 2013 Korean film "Broken", which was based on a novel written by the Japanesewriter Keigo Higashino, "Kaabil" is a morality tale wrapped in a fascinating revenge drama.Rohit Bhatnagar (Hrithik Roshan) is a blind dubbing ar tist, whose newly-wed wife, Supriya (Yami Gautam)a pianist, who is also blind, is raped by Amit Shellar (Rohit Roy), the younger brother of local MLA MadhavRao Shellar (Ronit Roy) and his friend Wasim, the son of a butcher. When the couple approach police tofile a complaint, they are rebuked and turned away. Disappointed they return home only to realise that theperpetrators of the crime, are emboldened to repeat the crime. Soon, Supriya takes the drastic step ofending her life.With no hope left for justice, Rohit considers vengeance, as his only recourse and so he throws an openchallenge to Inspector Amol Chaube (Narendra Jha) and his assistant that he would take revenge for hiswife's death by executing the perpetrators. He tells them that his ingeniously planned execution wouldneither be detected nor solved. In other words, he would commit a perfect crime. How he goes aboutkeeping his word, forms the crux of the narrative.A three-way game of cat and mouse chase ensues between Rohit, as he hunts the culprits, and the policehunting him. The drama and action that blurs the line between the victim and the perpetrators of crime, isexciting. But the script lacks the chutzpah of an engrossing, nail-biting thriller. With a blend of romanceand thrill designed to suit the Indian audience, the story adapted by Vijay Kumar Mishra, is engrossing.But unfortunately, the pace of the story telling is its undoing. Also, the tell-and-show technique used for theplot progression, robs the audience of its thrill factor.On the directorial front, the first hour focuses on the romance in a perfunctory manner and thus makes theinciting moment seem forced. From the very word go you are compelled to anticipate trouble from Amitand his friend Wasim. Also most of the hero's journey is dealt superficially. The complex issues aresmoothened with cinematic liber ties. The second hour can't sustain the initial energy, as the story focusbecomes diffused and an excessive flashbacks and time jumps cause some narrative confusion.

CAST: HRITHIK ROSHAN, YAMI GAUTAM, RONIT

ROY, ROHIT ROY, NARENDRA JHA;

DIRECTED BY: SANJAY GUPTA

STARRING: ****

INDIA'S JASPRIT BUMRAH (L) CELEBRATES WITH TEAMMATES AFTER WINNING THE SECOND T20 MATCH BETWEEN INDIA ANDENGLAND. INDIA BEAT ENGLAND BY FIVE RUNS AND LEVEL SERIES 1-1.

Return of Beast Leading ScorerPacan Highlights Recent Transactions

BRAMPTON - The Brampton Beast, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's MontrealCanadiens, announce today that power forward and 2016-17 Beastleading goal-scorer David Pacan is returning to Brampton following asuccessful stint with the AHL's Syracuse Crunch.Pacan, 25, appeared in six contests during his most recent trip to theAHL and was effective at both ends of the ice, collecting two assistsduring his time in Syracuse. Pacan's strong play throughout his ca-reer has earned him four different trips to the American Hockey Leaguewith four different teams, including the San Antonio Rampage, UticaComets, Norfolk Admirals and now the Crunch and this stretch couldvery well be considered the most successful of his career.Both of his assists came in a big 4-1 win over the top team in theAHL, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, on January 16 in a gamethat saw Pacan earn some high-quality power-play minutes. Pacanis likely to make the trip with his Beast teammates this weekendas they head to Kalamazoo to face the Wings on Friday night be-fore travelling to West Virginia to face the Wheeling Nailers onSaturday night.In separate transactions, the Beast have released defenseman TravisArmstrong and forward Stephon Thorne from their Standard Player

Contracts (SPC). Armstrong, a native of Smiths Falls, Ontario, re-corded nine penalty minutes during his five-game stint with the Beastthis season. He appeared in seven games and recorded nine penaltyminutes with the club during the 2015-16 ECHL season.Thorne, 26, appeared in two games for the Beast this season and didnot record a point. He has now appeared in 72 career games with theBeast between the 2014-15 and 2016-17 seasons, scoring eight goalswhile adding five assists and 135 penalty minutes. Download theBeast Mobile App for FREE to get the latest news straight to yourphone! The Brampton Beast willbe bringing their exciting brand ofECHL hockey back to the PoweradeCentre this fall . Don ' t m iss aminute of the action! 2016-17Memberships are now available,star ting at $34.78 plus HST permonth. For more information contactChris Ballard, Public Relations Coordi-nator at (905) 564-1684 [email protected].

FUCALE AND MARTIN PROVIDEGOALTENDING FIREWORKS IN

2-1 K-WINGS WINBRAMPTON - Brampton Beast goaltender Zachary Fucale de-livered a stellar 30-save outing, but ultimately his KalamazooWings counterpar t Joel Mar tin was one goal better in an enter-taining, hard fought 2-1 road victory for the Wings on Fridaynight at the Powerade Centre.A significant amount of the tests that Mar tin, who stopped 33shots, and Fucale faced over the course of this 60-minute con-test were of the acrobatic and ten-bell variety. Both teams dis-played, at times, tremendous desperation in the attacking zone,firing shots from all angles to try and break down these twonetminders but to little avail.David Ling scored the lone goal for the Beast (20-14-2-2), whowill attempt to snap their three-game winless skid on Sundayat home against the Fort Wayne Komets. As for the Wings (17-18-1-3),this triumph improves their record in January to 5-1-1. They will square offwith Brampton next Friday at the Wings Event Center.Fucale and Martin made it clear in the first period that they would own thenight. Not a single puck crossed the goal line despite the two teamscombining for 22 shots - the Beast registered 12 of the attempts while theWings connected for 10.The Wings' Peter Schneider had the best chance of picking up agoal in the opening frame as he was gifted with a penalty shot.Fucale forced him into a long-range shot that glanced of thenetminder and ended up wide. Both clubs continued to trade end-to-end chances throughout the first half of the middle period, buteach netminder continued to stymie every shot they faced.It was Martin who blinked first in this goaltending battle at 13:06 ofthe second period. Ling made the score 1-0 for the Beast by per-fectly deflecting Reggie Traccitto's hard shot from the point.Tyler Biggs replied for Kalamazoo just 11 seconds later at13:17 of the period as he jammed the puck past Fucale afterthe Beast goaltender made a strong initial pad save off of anattacking zone faceoff.Biggs' marker gave Kalamazoo a substantial energy boostand they used this momentum to control the play for theremaining por tion of the second period. Kalamazoo's workwas rewarded with the go-ahead tally with nine secondsremaining on the clock. Kyle Blaney scored the goal byslamming home a backhand shot from the lip of the crease. Thevisiting team outshot Brampton 15-5 in the second period.Brampton lived up to its reputation as a relentless club in thefinal frame. The Beast peppered 17 shots on net but Mar tinfound a way to snuff them all.

FITNESS, FIELDING MAIN FOCUS FOR WESTINDIES TOUR: PAKISTAN COACHADELAID (IANS) Pakistan coach Micky Ar thur on Friday said fitness and fielding will be the mainpriority for the team's upcoming tour of the West Indies next month. He said the team worked reallyhard on their fielding but they are still lacking in some areas. "Believe it or not, we've workedextremely hard at our fielding. Me and my suppor t staff have been around for about seven months,and that's been a focus and priority -- fitness levels have improved dramatically in terms of our day-to-day repor ts," Ar thur was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "But we're way behind the rest of the pack. Sofitness and fielding again is going to be total priority before we go to the West Indies (later in the year)," Arthur said. "We'llhave time to put in a camp after the PSL, and we'll put in a helluva lot of work in that regard because we're just not up tothe mark in those two areas," he added. After losing Thursday's fifth One-Day International (ODI) match by 57 runs,which consigned the tourists to a 1-4 Series defeat, Arthur found some encouragement and lauded batsmen for themaximum contribution for the cause. "With the ball, with the bat, we compete perfectly well. Results-wise, it has beendisappointing (Australia tour). We came here thinking we had a real chance, certainly in the Test matches," Arthur said."We're still a fledgling one-day side, there are some gaps in our one-day side that we need to work hard to fill. We'reranked eighth (on the ICC rankings) at the moment, and I think you could see the gap between eight and one (Australia),"he added. The coach also said. "At 370-odd, we've got to play out of our skin to get anywhere close. So Davey Warnerand our fielding has probably been the key difference between the teams."

Pakistan may not qualify for 2019 World CupDUBAI (IANS) Pakistan is in danger of failing to qualify directly for the 2019 One-Day International(ODI) World Cup in England, according to International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest rankings re-leased on Friday. Pakistan is sitting in the eighth position with 89 points -- two behind Bangladeshand two ahead of the West Indies. Hosts England and the seven highest-ranked sides on the ICC ODIteam rankings as on September 30, 2017, will qualify directly for the event, to be held from May 30to July 15, 2019. "Pakistan could not improve its points' position in a bid to qualify directly for the ICCCricket World Cup 2019, even as there was little movement in the team rankings," an ICC statementsaid. Pakistan is scheduled to host Bangladesh in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in February wherethey will play two Tests, three ODIs and a T20 Internationals. Pakistan team then travels to the WestIndies in March-April for two Tests, three ODIs and two T20Is, followed by the 2017 ChampionsTrophy, which will be held in the United Kingdom from June 1-18. Pakistan lost 1-4 in an ODI seriesin Australia recently. India (112) stayed at the third spot in the team rankings, but gained a point to bebehind South Africa (116) and toppers Australia (120).



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