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News18
14 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
'Her Specialty Is...': Sneh Rana Praises Rising India Star Shree Charani
N Shree Charani claimed 10 wickets during India's historic T20I series win over England. India allrounder Sneh Rana has lavished praise on young bowlers N. Shree Charani and Kranti Goud, crediting their seamless transition into international cricket amid the absence of senior pacers Renuka Singh Thakur and Pooja Vastrakar. The two rising stars have impressed on India's ongoing tour of England, playing key roles in both the T20I and ODI series. Shree Charani, a standout performer in the five-match T20I series, which India clinched 3-2, claimed 10 wickets and consistently posed problems for the English batters. Goud, meanwhile, has contributed three wickets in the ongoing ODI series, which stands locked at 1-1 ahead of the final game. Speaking on the eve of the decider, Rana expressed her admiration for both bowlers. 'Charani is a really great bowler. She has performed very well in the domestic season and in the WPL. Her specialty is the number of revolutions she puts on the ball. It is fantastic to see," said Rana. 'She has a high arm action. Whenever she comes to bowl, it always feels like she will take a wicket immediately. She has a good knowledge of her skills, so it feels good to have a conversation with her," she added. Rana acknowledged that while Charani and Goud may be short on international experience, their success in domestic cricket and the Women's Premier League has equipped them with the confidence to thrive at the highest level. 'In terms of international cricket, I would say there is less experience. But otherwise, they have got a lot of experience in domestic cricket. Kranti Goud has been doing really well, even in the WPL," she said. 'It's a very simple conversation with them – whatever confidence you show there, you have to do the same thing in international cricket." The Indian team, she added, is focused on the present challenge rather than being burdened by future goals like the World Cup. 'We are not thinking much about the future. Obviously, the World Cup is impending. It is an important year. But presently, what are we doing, what are we working on, and are we able to execute it or not? That is important." On her own bowling approach, Rana stressed the importance of partnerships over fixed roles. 'It's not important where you are bowling from. What's important is how you bowl in partnership. My mindset has always been to take wickets first, and we prepare ourselves in the nets in the same way. 'First of all, we go for wickets. But on the other hand, how you contain is also important – because when you contain, automatically there is pressure on the opponent, and that brings wickets," she added. With a shot at a rare ODI series win in England, India's blend of youth and experience is eager to make it count. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karni Sena leader booked for remarks on SP MP Iqra
AN FIR was registered in Moradabad against a national vice-president of the Karni Sena, Yogendra Rana, after a video he allegedly posted online, in which he purportedly spoke about Samajwadi Party MP from Kairana, Iqra Hasan, led to widespread criticism over his 'offensive' remarks. Katghar Circle Officer (CO) Ashish Pratap Singh said the case was registered on Sunday. The video, which was posted on July 18, had drawn sharp reactions and it was seen by some as an 'insult to a woman MP'. The video was allegedly posted by Rana himself and was deleted within two hours the same day after a backlash. In the now-deleted video, Rana purportedly says: 'Kairana MP Iqra Hasan is still unmarried. I have a good house, there is no dearth of land, property and goods. I have even asked my wife. I have many houses in Moradabad. If Iqra Hasan wants, she can marry me. I will allow her to offer namaz in my house.' Rana purportedly said that although he will provide 'permission' to offer namaz, but on one condition — that the AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi will refer to him as Jijaji (brother-in-law). An FIR has been registered against Rana under section 79 and 356 (2) of the BNS and the section 67 of the IT Act.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Betting apps probe: ED summons top film stars
1 2 Hyderabad: Enforcement Directorate has summoned four prominent film actors — Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj and Manchu Lakshmi — as part of its investigation into the alleged promotion of illegal online betting and gaming platforms. The summons were issued after the agency registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against 29 actors, influencers and content creators. The ECIR is based on FIRs filed by police in Panjagutta, Miyapur, Visakhapatnam, Suryapet and Cyberabad in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The FIRs allege that several celebrities and social media figures promoted gambling and online betting apps. Besides the four actors who have been summoned, others under the ED's lens include actors Nidhi Agarwal, Pranitha, Sreemukhi and Shyamala. Several YouTubers and digital influencers such as Harsha Sai and Bayya Sunny Yadav, and a YouTube channel, 'Local Boi Nani', have also been named in the investigation. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Sources said Rana has been asked to appear before the central agency on July 23, followed by Prakash Raj on July 30, Deverakonda on Aug 6, and Lakshmi on Aug 13. ED is expected to continue issuing summons to others linked to the case in a phased manner. Telangana govt has taken a firm stand against online betting and gambling by enacting one of the most stringent legal frameworks in the country. Under the Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017, all forms of online betting and gaming for stakes — whether skill-based or chance-based — are banned in the state. This includes even those platforms that are considered legal or skill-based in other parts of India, such as rummy or fantasy sports. The law prohibits both hosting and participation in such games within Telangana's jurisdiction, and violators can face criminal charges. The investigation was triggered by a complaint filed on March 19 by a Miyapur resident, P M Phanindra Sarma. In his statement, Sarma said he had noticed a growing trend of young people in his area turning to online betting after seeing promotional content featuring celebrities. He alleged that actors like Rana and Prakash Raj endorsed JungleeRummy, while Deverakonda was seen promoting A23 — all betting platforms. Sarma claimed that such endorsements mislead the public by promising quick financial returns, pushing many into debt and financial distress. He said he had nearly invested in one such app but decided against it following his family's advice. His complaint has since led to wider scrutiny of celebrity involvement in online gambling promotions.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
India vs England: Spinners take centrestage in series decider
CHENNAI: As England opener and keeper Amy Jones held her nerve to take the hosts home in the second ODI, one of the stand out aspects of her unbeaten 57-ball 46 was the way she negated the Indian spinners. In many ways, the trio of Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana and N Shree Charani have been the X-factor of sorts for India throughout this tour. It started with a 3-2 T20I series win and has now arrived at Chester-le-Street for one last dance with India and England going up against each other to win the three-match ODI series. England head coach Charlotte Edwards has enjoyed the hard-fought contests. "It's been a brilliant series, I think from the Trent Bridge game, which feels like a long time ago, to now, I think it's been really competitive. Obviously disappointed we lost the T20I series. But I think, once the ODIs come around, this is a really important prep in terms of the World Cup. It's all to play for now in Durham, which we're all looking forward to. I think you want to be part of these sort of must-win games to win the series," Edwards told this daily in a conversation facilitated by Sony Sports Network on Monday. For England, the biggest challenge thus far has been tackling the Indian spinners. Contrary to the home side, Harmanpreet Kaur and Co have consistently fielded a spin-heavy side and reaped the results as well. It was evident during the T20Is and even more so in the first two ODIs. Out of the 71 overs India sent down across two games — the second ODI was a rain-curtailed one — 44 overs came from Rana, Sharma, Pratika Rawal and Charani. Each spinner has played a different role, bowling in different phases of the game. Rana feels that the communication between the trio has helped in terms of the planning and execution as she has taken three wickets in two games while operating at 3.3 runs per over.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karni Sena man booked over marriage proposal to MP Iqra Hasan
Meerut: An FIR has been registered against Karni Sena's district vice-president, Yogendra Rana, for allegedly making a controversial marriage proposal to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP from Kairana, Iqra Hasan, police officials said on Monday. In a widely circulated video, Rana claimed he wanted to marry the first-time MP, describing himself as "handsome, wealthy, with several properties in Moradabad, and having his wife's permission to take a second spouse." He said that he would allow Hasan to offer namaz at his home and demanded that AIMIM members refer to him as "brother-in-law." The video, criticised for its sexist and communal undertones, was deleted within hours of being posted on Saturday. Despite the backlash, Rana defended his remarks, saying he "won't retract from proposal even if jailed or hanged." SP (city) Kumar Ranvijay Singh said an FIR was lodged on Sunday night at Katghar police station in Moradabad based on a complaint filed by advocate Sunita Singh. The case has been registered under BNS sections 79 (intent to insult a woman's modesty) and 356(2) (defamation), and section 67 of the IT Act (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Rana's remarks are extremely insulting, disgraceful and damaging to the dignity of a public representative. This is not only an affront to a woman's dignity but also to social harmony. He has not been arrested yet. We will summon him for questioning and proceed with further investigation," Singh said. Several Muslim leaders and organisations have demanded strict action against Rana. Former SP MP ST Hasan condemned the remarks, calling them "an insult not only to Iqra, but to the entire Muslim community and Parliament." He also criticised the govt and administration's silence on the issue and urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance.
