Monthly Archives: June 2020

Fazal R Khaleel replaces Raghuram Bhat as Karnataka’s chief selector

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

The Karnataka State Cricket Association took this decision during their managing committee meeting on Friday.

Fazal R Khaleel

BENGALURU: Former Karnataka batsman Fazal R Khaleel was appointed as the new chairman of selectors for the men’s state team, replacing Raghuram Bhat for the top post. The Karnataka State Cricket Association took this decision during their managing committee meeting on Friday.

Khaleel is not new to the senior team as he was a part of the last selection committee too. “The good part is all these players, be it Karun Nair, Manish Pandey, KL Rahul – I have seen them from U-15 days, so I find it easier to talk to them and explain things and they also may also find it easy to approach me,” Khaleel told this daily. He has also been appointed as the chairman of selectors for the U-23 side. Anand P Katti, a member of the senior team’s selection committee, is the chief selector for the U-19 side.

“It is good to have selectors in different age groups so that the feedback comes in and that can be discussed in the selection meeting. We will know who are the youngsters that are doing well and the bench strength can be known,” added Khaleel.

Yere Goud ( head coach) and Sreenath Aravind (assistant and bowling coach) will continue with their respective role for next season as well. However, there is no clarity about the domestic season and also when players can start their practice due to Covid-19 pandemic. KSCA is awaiting for the next set of guidelines before they decide upon any cricket activities.

“We are working on the calendar. But, as of now, we are waiting for the guidelines from the government, regarding lockdown 5.0. Based on that only, we are going to take a final call ,” said treasurer Vinay Mruthyunjaya.

Selection Committee

Men: Chairman: Fazal R Khaleel. Members: B Siddaramu, Anand P Katti, Ramesh Hejmadi. Head coach: Yere Goud, Assistant and bowling coach: Sreenath Arvind

Women: Chairperson: D Jayashree. Members: Mukta Alegeri, Leena Prasad, PJ Hemalatha. Coach: Mamatha Maben.

Secretary and Convenor: Santosh Menon (for both teams)

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Sport> Cricket / by Ashim Sunam / Express News Service / May 30th, 2020

Music director-singer Wajid Khan passes away

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Sahranpur, UTTAR PRADESH / Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

Wajid Khan of Bollywood music composer duo Sajid-Wajid passed away on Sunday in Mumbai.

Wajid Khan was 42.

Wajid Khan of Bollywood music composer duo Sajid-Wajid, credited with albums like Dabangg and Wanted, passed away in Mumbai on Sunday due to complications arising from a renal ailment and COVID-19. He was 42.

Wajid’s final rites were held on Monday morning in Mumbai.

Wajid Khan was admitted to Surana Hospital and Research Centre in Chembur after he developed an infection. A treating doctor said Wajid had a long history of infection, and had also undergone a kidney transplant. And since the operation, he was immunocompromised.

The doctor added, “Later, we conducted a COVID-19 test, and it came positive.”

Dr Prince Surana, medical director at Surana Hospital and Research Centre, confirmed Wajid Khan died due to complications from a renal ailment and COVID-19 infection.

Wajid Khan’s colleague and music director Salim Merchant mourned his demise on Twitter.

“Devastated with the news of the passing away of my brother Wajid of Sajid -Wajid fame. May Allah give strength to the family. Safe travels bro @wajidkhan7 you’ve gone too soon. It’s a huge loss to our fraternity. I’m shocked & broken. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” read his post.

Many other Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to Wajid.

Priyanka Chopra tweeted, “Terrible news. The one thing I will always remember is Wajid bhai’s laugh. Always smiling. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and everyone grieving. Rest in peace my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. @wajidkhan7”

Harshdeep Kaur wrote on Twitter, “Extremely sad to hear about @wajidkhan7 ji… Gone too soon!! May god bless his soul”

Sona Mohapatra posted on Twitter, “Heartbreaking news. Wajid no more. Spent time on the SRGMP show with him as a co-judge & he was so kind & generous. I know he was ailing for a while, regret not picking up the phone on him in this lockdown. Stunned & sad.”

Babul Supriya @SuPriyaBabul – June 01

Shocked to hear about the cruelly untimely demise of Wajid of the renowned Composer duo of SajidWajid•Incredible loss of a very very dear friend & a very very talented musical mind – a Gr8 sport…. @BeingSalmanKhan @singer_shaan @Ramesh h Taurani

“Heartbroken. Both @SajidMusicKhan and @wajidkhan7 have been close & true friends. The kind who might see the light on and show up at our studio in the middle of the night just to meet and talk and share a laugh. Can’t believe Wajid and I will never speak again,” Vishal Dadlani said via Twitter.

Sajid-Wajid made their Bollywood debut with Salman Khan starrer Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya in 1998, and later went on to score many albums for the superstar’s films, including Chori Chori, Hello Brother, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, Wanted and Dabangg (1, 2 and 3). Most recently, Sajid-Wajid composed Salman’s “Bhai Bhai” single.

As a singer, Wajid Khan began his career with Partner in 2008. He has crooned popular tracks like “Hud Hud Dabangg”, “Jalwa”, “Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita” and “Fevicol Se” among more.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Bollywood / by Priyanka Sharma, Tabassurm Barnagarwala / Mumbai / June 02nd, 2020