Sandip Somalkar

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Team India led by Virat Kohli have booked their place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 which is scheduled to be played against New Zealand at Lord's from June 18 to 22 this year. With brilliant performances from Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Ravichandran Ashwin in the 4th and final Test at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India defeated England by an innings and 25 runs and win the 4-match series with a 3-1 scoreline. ## India will play the final against New Zealand who had directly qualified for the final after Australia canceled their tour of South Africa due to the covid-19 pandemic. India topped the ICC WTC Points Table with 520 points out of 720 which makes 72.20%. New Zealand, on the other hand, couldn't play all the scheduled series due to the pandemic but managed enough to book the final spot. The Kane Williamson side won 70% of the points they played and finished after India in the points table. ## Team Standings After India-England Series In WTC 2019-21 SNTeamsSeries PlayedPts ContestedPts WonPts % 1. India (Q) 6 720 520 72.20 2. New Zealand (Q) 5 600 420 70.00 3. Australia 4 480 332 69.20 4. England 6 720 442 61.38 5. Pakistan 5.5 660 286 43.30 6. West Indies 4 480 160 33.33 7. South Africa 4 480 144 30.00 8. Sri Lanka 4 480 80 16.70 9. Bangladesh 2.5 300 0 0 ## Going into the 4-match series against England, India needed to win the series with the scoreline of either 2-0, or 2-1, or 3-0, or 3-1, or 4-0 to be eligible to play the final. England, however, has had a tough task as they needed to win at least 3 Tests to play the final which they couldn't. In the case of a series draw, Australia would have made it to the final because of the higher point percentage. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Just when the Bollywood film industry started getting back to its feet, the sudden rise in the covid-19 cases in Maharashtra has raised the eyebrows of the filmmakers again. With vaccination started, dozens of films have been announced for a theatrical release in the packed summer. However, there are still some filmmakers who are not looking sure for a theatrical release and opting for a direct-to-digital release of their films. ## Recently, Netflix India announced its slate of 2021 releases which includes some of the new Hindi movies. Kartik Aryan's Dhamaka, Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Harshvardhan Rane starrer Haseen Dilruba, and Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh's Sardar Ka Grandson were recently announced for Netflix premiere. ## Now, one of the most-awaited films, Toofan starring Farhaan Akhtar has also opted for direct-to-digital release. The sports drama will skip the theatrical release and will be premiering on Amazon Prime Video on 21st May this year. The film marks the second collaboration of Farhaan Akhtar with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra after the blockbuster, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. ## #Toofaan - starring #FarhanAkhtar and #MrunalThakur to premiere on #AmazonPrimeVideo on 21st May 2021... Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra... Produced by Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures. pic.twitter.com/RNT4P1SGtj— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) March 10, 2021 ## According to the earlier reports, the makers are uncertain about the covid-19 situation in Maharashtra which contributes around 30% of the entire business for a Hindi film. With so many films lined to release in theaters in upcoming months, makers of Toofan think that audience won't be willing to invest much in watching more movies in theaters in these times. Hence they are opting for direct to digital release on Amazon Prime Video and sold the film in a profitable amount. ## Apart from Farhaan, the movie also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, and Isha Talwar in key roles. It is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, P.S. Bharathi, and Rajiv Tandon under the banners of Excel Entertainment, and ROMP Pictures. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

*Here are the full results for the NJPW New Japan Cup which takes place on March 6, 2021, from the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.## As New Japan Cup 2021 continues, two huge preview tag matches will get the action started in Ota. Tournament action starts violent and intense as it will be all night long as Tomoaki Honma takes on Minoru Suzuki tonight.## Results Start Off Here!## Yuya Uemura, David Finlay & Toa Henare Vs. Taiji Ishimori, Chase Owens & Jay White## ／🏆NEW JAPAN CUP 2021🏆大田区大会‼️＼#njcup 1回戦の前哨戦‼️フィンレーがスピーディーな攻撃でチェーズを翻弄‼️🆚 新日本本隊🦁 × BULLET CLUB💀📲 #njpwworld で配信中📡👀 登録＆視聴⏩https://t.co/CcdQ1XrpWA#njpw #njcup pic.twitter.com/go8HgM3gzf— njpwworld (@njpwworld) March 6, 2021 ## Winners: Taiji Ishimori, Chase Owens & Jay White via Bloody Cross## BUSHI, SANADA & Tetsuya Naito Vs. Jeff Cobb, Will Ospreay & Great-O-Khan## ／🏆NEW JAPAN CUP 2021🏆大田区大会‼️＼UNITED EMPIRE👑陣営が内藤を滅多打ち‼️このまま一気に片付けるか⁉️🆚 LIJ👁‍🗨 × UNITED EMPIRE👑📲 #njpwworld で配信中📡👀 登録＆視聴⏩https://t.co/CcdQ1XrpWA#njpw #njcup pic.twitter.com/0KN0zo7EQz— njpwworld (@njpwworld) March 6, 2021 ## Winners: Jeff Cobb, Will Ospreay & Great-O-Khan via Tour of the Islands## New Japan Cup 2021 1st Round Match: Tomoaki Honma Vs. Minoru Suzuki## ／🏆NEW JAPAN CUP 2021🏆大田区大会‼️＼『NEW JAPAN CUP 2021』1回戦‼️序盤から壮絶な張り手合戦を展開💥🤚🆚 本間朋晃 × @suzuki_D_minoru📲 #njpwworld で配信中📡👀 登録＆視聴⏩https://t.co/CcdQ1XrpWA#njpw #njcup pic.twitter.com/gioOdfpNFA— njpwworld (@njpwworld) March 6, 2021 ## Winner: Minoru Suzuki via Gotch Style Piledriver: Minoru Suzuki advances to the New Japan Cup 2021 2nd round## New Japan Cup 2021 1st Round Match: KENTA Vs. Juice Robinson## ／🏆NEW JAPAN CUP 2021🏆大田区大会‼️＼『NEW JAPAN CUP 2021』1回戦‼️両者一歩も譲らない激しい攻防🔥2回戦へと進むのは⁉️🆚 ジュース・ロビンソン × @KENTAG2S📲 #njpwworld で配信中📡👀 登録＆視聴⏩https://t.co/CcdQ1XrpWA#njpw #njcup pic.twitter.com/UrSfyGyuzL— njpwworld (@njpwworld) March 6, 2021 ## Winner: KENTA via Game Over: advances to the New Japan Cup 2021 2nd round## New Japan Cup 2021 1st Round Match: Kazuchika Okada Vs. Shingo Takagi## Winner: Kazuchika Okada via Last of the Dragon: advances to the New Japan Cup 2021 2nd round## Stay Tune To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here is the full list of Top 10 Longest single title reigns in UFC history.## Anderson Silva as the former UFC Middleweight Champion and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days. This started in 2006 and ended in 2013 and included a UFC record 16 consecutive victories in that span.## Top 10 Longest Single Title Reigns In UFC History FighterDefensesDays Anderson Silva 10 2,457 days Demetrious Johnson 11 2,142 days Georges St-Pierre 9 2,064 days José Aldo 7 1,848 days Amanda Nunes 5 1,779 days Jon Jones 8 1,501 days Daniel Cormier 3 1,315 days Tito Ortiz 5 1,260 days Dominick Cruz 2 1,117 days Khabib Nurmagomedov 3 1,077 days Who has the Longest Single Title Reigns In UFC History?## --Anderson Silva has the longest single title reign at 24,57 days## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Dr. G. Prabha, a retired professor and head of the department of Sanskrit at Loyola College in Chennai, is going to come out with his second Sanskrit movie 'Taya' after his award-winning Sanskrit film 'Ishti'. Ishti was the opening movie at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in 2016 and had won global acclaim at the Pyongyang film festival in South Korea. ## The second film, Taya, is a women-centric film based on a woman from the Brahmin clan taking revenge against a group of Brahmin men who had exploited her friend. Taya is a Sanskrit word meaning 'By Her' in English and the director is also scripting the movie which is a low-budget film produced by Tamil Nadu-based producer Gokulam Gopalan.## Taya has a strong cast including national award winner Nedumudi Venu and Anumol, with Sunny Joseph as the cinematographer.## "The movie is women-centric and brings out the trauma of the Nambudiri women of Kerala in the early 19th century. In this movie, we are trying to narrate the story of a Nambudiri girl who was exploited by several Nambudiri men and was killed when she was to spill the beans. Her friend, Savitri, takes up the issue and threatens all those who had exploited her friend of taking them before the authorities", Prabha told IANS. ## The crew is expected to wind up the shoot by March 25 and complete all the other formalities by the end of April. The crew is expecting support from the Government of India under the Sanskrit promotion schemes as very few films are made in the language.## "We will definitely approach the government of India and the Ministry of Culture for support and to try and get some assistance", the director said.## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here is the Friday Night SmackDown prediction and Match Card for March 12, 2021, which is scheduled to air live from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.## SmackDown currently airs on Fox network [8 PM ET on Friday] [You can watch WWE SmackDown live in India on Sony Ten 1/1HD/3/3HD every Saturday morning]. It is presented by Michael Cole (play-by-play commentator) Corey Graves (color commentator).## Confirmed Match Card## Big E Set To Make His Return## WWE International Champion Big E is set to make his return next week on SmackDown.## Following a vicious assault at the hands of Apollo Crews on SmackDown, it was announced on Talking Smack that Intercontinental Champion Big E has suffered a brachial plexus injury that resulted in temporary arm weakness. Then he was sent to convalesce at home.## Currently, WWE International Champion Big E is in the feud with Apollo Crews, they are likely to hold a big match at WWE Fastlane.## Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns to sign the contract for WWE Fastlane## Ahead of their WWE Universal Championship clash at WWE Fastlane, Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns will get into the ring to sign the contract to make their match official.## Bianca Belair and SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks to appear on “The KO Show”## One week before WrestleMania opponents Bianca Belair and SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks team up to challenge Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WWE Fastlane, Kevin Owens invites The Boss and The EST of WWE to what’s sure to be an exciting installment of “The KO Show.”## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Roman Reigns will put the Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan at the event.## As noted, Daniel Bryan and Jey Uso happened for a high-stakes Steel Cage showdown on SmackDown. Daniel Bryan was left as a sacrificial lamb for the Universal Champion at WWE Elimination Chamber, but the leader of the “Yes!” movement was ready to bite back.## After being announced on WWE Talking Smack, Bryan battled Jey Uso in a Steel Cage Match this Friday on SmackDown. Daniel Bryan was able to submit the victory to challenge Roman Reigns at WWE Fastlane.## Can @WWEDanielBryan prevail inside of the #SteelCage or will Jey @WWEUsos secure a monumental victory in front of #UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/3oqFNhB5SA— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021 ## .@WWEDanielBryan has done it! He's headed to #WWEFastlane to battle @WWERomanReigns for the #UniversalTitle!#SmackDown #SteelCage @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/bwyRRKhZvU— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2021 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Almighty Championship Celebration Announced For 3/8/21 WWE Raw.## As noted, On the March 1, 2021 episode of Raw, Lashley would defeat The Miz in a lumberjack match to win the WWE Championship for the first time, becoming only the third African-American to win WWE's original world championship.## The celebration could bring some sort of distraction that leads the WWE Championship match at WWE Fastlane. The announcement took place on Friday during a commercial that featured Bobby Lashley. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY JITU JANGIR

UFC 259: Official Weigh-in Show goes live on Friday, March 5th at 11:50 am/8:50 am ETPT.## UFC 259 Błachowicz (c) Vs. Adesanya is set to take place on March 6, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.## UFC 259: Live Weigh-In Results## UFC Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: Jan Błachowicz (c)(205) vs. Israel Adesanya(200.5)## UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: Amanda Nunes (c)(145) vs. Megan Anderson(144.5)## UFC Bantamweight Championship Bout: Petr Yan(c)(135) vs. Aljamain Sterling(134.5)## Lightweight Bout: Islam Makhachev(156) vs. Drew Dober(156)## Light Heavyweight Bout: Aleksandar Rakić(206) vs. Thiago Santos(206)## Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+)## Bantamweight Bout: Dominick Cruz(136) vs. Casey Kenney(136)## Bantamweight Bout: Song Yadong(135.5) vs. Kyler Phillips(136)## Flyweight Bout: Joseph Benavidez(125.5) vs. Askar Askarov## Flyweight Bout: Kai Kara-France(125.5) vs. Rogério Bontorin(126)## Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass## Flyweight Bout: Tim Elliott(125.5) vs. Jordan Espinosa(126)## Light Heavyweight Bout: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Carlos Ulberg(205)## Welterweight Bout: Jake Matthews(169.5) vs. Sean Brady(170.5)## Women’s Strawweight Bout: Lívia Renata Souza(116) vs. Amanda Lemos(116)## Lightweight Bout: Uroš Medić(156) vs. Aalon Cruz(155)## Bantamweight Bout: Mario Bautista(135.5) vs. Trevin Jones(134.5)## ## Watch UFC 259: Live Weigh-in Show## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

After helping India to a historic test series win against Australia in Australia a month ago, Rishabh Pant once again came to rescue the Indian side against England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahemdabad on Friday (March 5). He came when India was 80 for 4 and changed the game with a sublime maiden hundred on the Indian soil and 3rd overall. ## With each passing day, Pant is showing maturity and becoming a real match-winner for his side. Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman and one of the greats of the game, Adam Gilchrist has also lauded the match-winning ability of Pant and looking forward to watching more such knocks. ## "It's not just about how many you get, but also when you get them. If you can somehow sync the first with the second, when the team needs it most, you're a true match-winner. Looking at you @RishabhPant17", Gilchrist tweeted. ## It’s not just about how many you get, but also when you get them. If you can somehow sync the first with the second, when the team needs it most, you’re a true match winner. Looking at you @RishabhPant17 👏— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 5, 2021 ## Rishabh Pant's knock of 101 runs off just 118 balls has put India in a commanding position in the 4th and final Test with 89 runs of lead and 3-wickets still in hand. This match is important for India to qualify for the final of the ICC World Test Championship. If India either win or draw this match, they will qualify for final. In case of losing this match, Australia will make it through to the final which is set to be played against New Zealand at Lords in July this year. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

In honor of Paul Heyman’s 20th anniversary in WWE, look back at some of his greatest moments.## Paul Heyman as the professional wrestling manager has done a great number of things to be elite version of himself. He is signed to WWE, appearing on the SmackDown brand, where he currently serves as the on-screen "special counsel" of the current WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.## He has shunned the moniker "Manager" for years, comparing it to WWE labeling its performers "WWE Superstars" instead of just "professional wrestlers." Heyman was known as Brock Lesnar's "Advocate" and has opted for "Special Counsel" for Reigns.## Heyman owned and was the creative force behind the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion from 1993 until its closure in 2001. Before running and owning ECW, he was a manager under the ring name Paul E.## Dangerously in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other promotions. He is the co-owner of the Looking4Larry Agency in New York City and was personally named one of Advertising Age's Top 100 Global Marketers.## In WWE, Heyman currently performs alongside Roman Reigns and has managed or "advocated" for a record six WWE Champions, including Brock Lesnar, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, and CM Punk. Critics have praised his abilities at managing and on the microphone. Heyman has also competed sporadically in matches, including the WWE Championship main event of the 2002 Rebellion pay-per-view.## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Upates...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here are the full results for this Friday's NJPW Strong which is set to air live on March 5, 2021, live from an unknown location.## With the New Beginning USA behind us, NJPW STRONG now moves onto Strong Style Evolved 2021, and the preliminary battles for New Japan Cup USA 2021.## Starting Friday night, matches will be announced and take place to determine the field of eight that will compete in the single-elimination tournament this April, and there are two huge matchups coming up this week!## Results Kick Off Here!## Alex Coughlin & Karl Fredericks vs Clark Connors & Kevin Knight## Winners: Alex Coughlin & Karl Fredericks## 2nd Match: Tom Lawlor vs The DKC## Winner: Tom Lawlor## Main event: Rocky Romero vs Lio Rush## Winner: Lio Rush## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates...