Last month, Mohsin Khan resigned as head of Pakistan cricket committee.Pak press reported that Mohsin Khan had been making several public statements on television, at times putting the PCB in awkward positions. The PCB, within a few weeks of his appointment, found themselves having second thoughts after comments of him speaking unflatteringly of head coach Mickey Arthur emerged. He had also openly questioned the appointment of Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain across formats, leading to the PCB putting a gag order on his public comments.During this span, he headed three meetings but failed to develop a consensus on any outstanding cricketing issue. With Pakistan performing below expectations in the World Cup, the PCB had assigned the committee to oversee the performance of the national coaching staff and the team, expected to lead to an extensive revamp in the coaching set up. Remember Mohsin Khan touring India, opening the batting for Pakis. In 1983 Series at Jalandhar, India, more prominently AnshumanGaekwad grinded his way to a double ton .. and Mohsin Khan would have felt frustrated for he had been dismissed for a first ball duck off Kapil Dev. In our school days, ‘Neeya’ starring Sripriya was a hit – later read that it was DevathalaraDeevinchandi in Telegu with Jayamalini, Naagini in Kannada with Geetha – all remakes of Nagin, Hindi which itself was inspired by François Truffaut's French film The Bride Wore Black which was based on Cornell Woolrich's novel of the same name.Nagin released in 1976 was a thriller produced and directed by Rajkumar Kohli under the Shankar Movies banner. Its cast included Sunil Dutt, Reena Roy, Jeetendra,KabirBedi in the lead roles to music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Reena Roy received widespread attention and popularity ~ she was to marry Mohsin Khan and quit cinema.
Mohsin Hasan Khan played 48 Tests and 75 ODIs from 1977 to 1986 becoming a coach and selector.Reena Roy was born Saira Ali, the third
daughter of Sadiq Ali, a small-time actor – years later, their marriage broke
down !
Away
in Pakistan,Prime Minister Imran Khan
chaired a meeting on gas tariff for tandoors and prices of roti and naan,
expressing displeasure over the increase in their rates. He directed reverting
the prices of roti and naan to the previous level.Special Assistant to Prime
Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Prime
Minister took strict notice of the increase in the price of bread and directed
raising the issue in the ECC meeting. He said the government was taking special
measures to reverse the price of bread, keeping in view the factors responsible
for the increase.Awan told journalists after the cabinet meeting that the
federal cabinet had deliberations on how to improve the lives of common people,
including providing free legal aid to the underprivileged prisoners languishing
in jails. She said the prime minister directed the ministries to give proposals
for facilitating the common people.
Awan
said the cabinet expressed commitment to continue efforts to widen the tax net
while appreciating the measures taken by the Federal Board of Revenue in this
regard and increasing the number of tax filers.About JUI-F chief
MaulanaFazlurRehman’s threat to the government, she alleged he was fulfilling
his personal agenda in the garb of religion. She said seminary reforms were
introduced to impart modern education along with religious education to
seminary students. She claimed that with the passage of time, MaulanaFazl would
lose support.
Pakistan
star bowler Hasan Ali is reportedly tying the knot with an Indian girl, media
reports state.Pak media reported that according
toclose family sources of the
cricketer, Hasan's 'Nikah' ceremonyis
expected to be held on August 20 at a Dubai hotel while his rukhsati will take
place sometime in 2020. "Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali is set to tie the knot
with an Indian girl ShamiaArzoo on August 20. Shamia belongs to Haryana and is
currently working with an airline," a journalisttweeted.According to sources, the Pakistani
pacer fell in love with India's ShamiaArzoo during the ICC World Cup 2019. It
is reported that Arzoo is an engineer by profession working currently in Dubai.
With
his matrimonial union, Hasan Ali will become the fourth Pakistani cricketer to
marry an Indian girl. Prior to this, Shoaib Malik married Indian tennis ace
Sania Mirzabatsmen Zaheer Abbas and
Mohsin Khan also tied the knot with women belonging to India.
With
regards – S. Sampathkumar
31.7.2019.
