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Lagaan (Land tax) (2001) A Sikh sepoy, a cripple, a chicken farmer, a potter, a blacksmith, a mute drummer, a woodcutter and a village doctor are among those who make up the eclectic mix of the Champaner XI that takes on the British army in a game of cricket. Set in 1893, the story revolves around the peasants from the barren village, led by the young, impetuous Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), who face the arduous task of learning the game and playing for a win against Captain Andrew Russell and his men - one that will free them from the burden of paying taxes for three years. The films centerpiece is the match, a spectacle in itself. The officers, after electing to bat, throw away a strong start and are undone by the cripple, bowling his legbreaks. The spirited run-chase is capped by intense drama at the end. With five needed off the last ball and the last-wicket pair at the crease, Bhuvan swings extremely hard with a pull shot and the ball soars high off a top edge. Captain Russell backpedals at long-on and completes the catch, only to realise hes beyond the boundary of the playing area. The movie won a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.Wondrous Oblivion (2003) Set in 1960s England, against a backdrop of racial tension and economic hardship, Wondrous Oblivion tracks the life of 11-year-old David Wiseman - a young Jew, the son of Holocaust survivors - who develops a passion for the most English of English sports, amid his immigrant familys struggles to assimilate in an intolerant neighbourhood. However, his enthusiasm is not matched by a proportionate ability to play the game - till a Jamaican family, headed by Dennis Samuels (played by Delroy Lindo), moves in next door. As Dennis teaches his daughter to play cricket, David finds the perfect opportunity to pursue his passion. But the trials and tribulations of living in a hostile neighbourhood make life increasingly difficult for the Samuelses, and David is forced to choose between standing by his new mentor or giving in to societys prejudices. Paul Morrisons film serves more as a reflection of the struggles for inclusion in post-war England than as a glorification of cricket, but it is also a throwback to the days when the game was a part of daily life for most West Indians, unlike today.Awwal Number (Number One) (1990) This one has it all, with temperamental cricket players, an interfering bunch of selectors, threats of terrorist attacks, cricket teams with theme songs, and more. India have lost two games in their three-ODI series against Australia, after a dismal Test series, largely due to the disappointing performances of the arrogant captain, Ronny (Aditya Panscholi), who is also the brother of Vikram (Dev Anand), the president of the cricket board. The selection committee opts for a great new hope named Sunny (Aamir Khan) in Ronnys place. Meanwhile, the Temple Flower Organisation threatens to blow up the Wankhede Stadium, the venue for the third match. Ronny, who doesnt take too kindly to being dropped, goes on a bender and joins the terror outfit in their dastardly plan. The cliffhanger element isnt India chasing over 30 runs in the last couple of overs, but a helicopter chase when Ronny menaces the stadium with a detonator. Just for the record, Dev Anand initially wanted Imran Khan to play the role of Ronny.The Final Test (1953) In this, one of the more successful cricket-based films, Jack Warner plays Sam Palmer, a legend on the cusp of ending an illustrious career. However, his main concerns are not nerves, or the feeling of fulfillment one associates with a player walking out for his farewell Test, but the indifference of his son, who displays no interest in watching his fathers last performance. The son, incidentally, is an avid poet who prefers an appointment with a famous playwright to Warners penultimate outing. The Oval, the traditional venue for the last Test of a series in England, is the stage for the climax as Warner trudges out for his final appearance, longing for a glimpse of his son. Cameos by the likes of Len Hutton, Denis Compton, Godfrey Evans and Jim Laker contribute substantially to the films appeal. (Click here for Cricinfos review of The Final Test DVD.)Stumped (2003) Set during the 1999 World Cup, this film is about the life of the wife of an army officer, Major Raghav Seth (Aly Khan), fighting in the Kargil War. While Reena (Raveena Tandon) pines for her husbands return, cricket is the only thing on the minds of a number of residents of her housing colony, Happy Home Complex. The colourful neighbours include a Mr Subramaniam, who apart from being the secretary of the colony, also heads an anti-cricket campaign, along with another resident, Laltoo Singh. The two contrive to teach the cricket fanatics a lesson by cutting the TV cable during the India-Sri Lanka match. Among the highlights is the visit to the colony by a man named Baba, who shows two characters, Girish and Deshpande, how their queries about Indias chances of winning the World Cup, and the fate of the stock market, are insignificant compared to Major Seth and the war he is fighting. Events reach a climactic point when Reena receives news that her husband is missing in action, presumed dead, while her neighbours soak in the joy of Indias win.Arthurs Hallowed Ground (1984) Consensus today supports the idea that pitches should be prepared in favour of the home team, but this story of a possessive curator - Arthur, played by Jimmy Jewel - puts the notion to serious test. Directed by then-octogenarian Freddie Young - the cinematographer on classics such as Dr Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, the film looks at how Arthur has tended the same school cricket field for almost half-a-century - which imbues him with a sense of ownership - and takes justifiable pride in his efforts to create the perfect pitch. When Im out here in the middle, nothing else matters. People come to sit on the edge, just to drink it in, he says. However, the abysmal fortunes of the home team place Arthur at odds with his higher-ups; they expect him to prepare a track that suits the hosts, and to eventually retire, upon realising that the imperfections of human labour need to be replaced by the efficiency and reliability of modern technology.Meerabai Not Out (2008) Cricket in India took a beating with the terror attacks and the subsequent termination of the ODI series between India and England. As if that was not bad enough for this film, which released around the same time, Anil Kumbles sudden retirement proved another dampener. Meera (Mandira Bedi), a mathematics teacher, has been a happy single for quite a while. The great loves of her life have been, and will always remain, cricket and Kumble. What worries her family is that she is still single. Enter Arjun (Eijaz Khan). Meera realises that theres more to life than praying for the Indian team and Kumble. So, while her heart beats for Kumble, and Indias fortunes, Meera does try her best to commit to her non-striker beau; but such is the pull of the game that she goes to the extreme of making her way to a stadium to watch a match on the day of her engagement. And yes, Kumble does make a series of short appearances in this film as the object of Meeras affection.Playing Away (1987) One of the lesser-known cricket films, Playing Away, a comedy, directed by Trinidadian-born Horace Ove, is yet another attempt to use the sport as a mirror to race relations in England, this time in the 1980s. The residents of a quintessential English county village invite a team of West Indian immigrants settled in Brixton to a cricket match, commemorating the villages Third World Week. There are plenty of racial stereotypes on offer; while the visitors are portrayed as rash and crude, their hosts are excessively patronising, putting on a display of politeness and sportsmanship to hide their prejudices. The weekend witnesses a series of strange incidents, as cricket comically provides a stage for bizarre interactions among the two sets of participants.Allrounder (1984) Released a year after Indias famous World Cup victory, this one was inspired by the rags-to-riches story of Eknath Solkar, whose father once tended the gardens at the Wankhede Stadium. The film was shot live at an India-Pakistan Test, among other locations, and features shots of Solkar playing, but it fell flat among the cricket-crazy masses. Its the story of two brothers, Ajay (Kumar Gaurav) and Birju (Vinod Mehra). Birju encourages his brother, who loves cricket, to become a professional. Ajays rise to fame earns him enemies, notably Vikram (Shakti Kapoor), who with the help of a woman friend gets Ajay drunk and subsequently ousted from professional cricket. Ajay then gets into a heated argument with Birju and runs away from home. He finds no sympathy with his girlfriend Ritu (Rati Agnihotri) and her parents either, following which he turns into an alcoholic before struggling to redeem himself in the public eye.Iqbal (2005) This is the story of an 18-year-old deaf-mute, Iqbal (Shreyas Talpade), the son of a farmer, who lives in a small village in Andhra Pradesh. Financial straits and his fathers dislike of the game prove impediments to Iqbals ultimate goal, of playing for India, but his sister encourages him to pursue his dreams, and they together convince a local drunkard, who happens to be a former state-level cricketer, Mohit (Naseeruddin Shah), to coach him. Iqbal does get a berth in Andhras Ranji team, but the path is far from rosy. Guruji (Girish Karnad), the trainer at a powerful academy, who has previously rejected Iqbal, proves to be an obstacle again, but the underdog does triumph in the end. Do not miss the opening scene, before the birth of Iqbal, where his mother watches the 1983 World Cup, as well as his training routine on the farm involving cows.Bodyline (TV series, 1984) This series, though not without its factual inaccuracies, does well to capture crickets darkest hour, bringing to life the animosity and acrimony that plagued MCCs tour of Australia in 1932-33. Targeted primarily at an Australian audience, Bodyline is predictably infused with a degree of jingoism - Douglas Jardines (played by Hugo Weaving) representation as a scheming, heartless captain is an example. Some of the moments of the seminal tour make for compelling viewing, while others disappoint. Stan McCabes 187 in the first Test in Sydney, and Don Bradmans nerve-wracking century in Melbourne while batting with last man Bert Ironmonger - the tension among fans at the ground and those tuning in on the radio is captured brilliantly - stand out as high points. However, contrary to reality, Bert Oldfields fractured skull off a Harold Larwood delivery in the infamous Adelaide Test is shown to be a consequence of leg theory, when in fact it wasnt. In the end, the TV series ultimately serves as an entertainer based on true events than as a show striving for historical accuracy.Authentic NFL Jerseys China . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Ouellette, from Montreal, already has three Olympic gold medals since joining the team in 1999. https://www.nflcheapjerseysfreeshipping.com/ . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. 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Now its blending back in, going to work, and I think hes very prepared to do that.Baalke does encourage his players to be responsible when it comes to social media.We talked about everything man-to-man. Got passed it. And now were on the same page, Davis said.He was part of Baalkes first draft class after taking over as GM, selected 11th overall in 2010 out of Rutgers, and he became an immediate impact player. He has started all 71 games in which he has appeared, as well as eight playoff games.Davis also chatted with left tackle Joe Staley about a series of critical tweets last Nov. 28 several days after a 29-13 loss to the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks. One post read: Cant be soft playing Oline, disrespecting the game. Im preparing my body to play my brand of football. Couldnt just go thru the motions.Staley said he welcomed back Davis and weve had all the conversations we need, while noting his teammate is fitter than Ive ever seen him.Im in the best shape Ive ever seen, too, he said.Davis said he weighs 332 pounds, way down from the 365-370 he played at during the 2014 season when he ended the year on the sideline because of a concussion. He said his symptoms were gone shortly into the offseason and he is completely healthy.Davis said he skipped the offseason with his team because he wasnt quite ready to return. He has been working on both the mental and physical sides of his game, and posted on social media he now meditates.Davis will have to earn his way back up San Franciscos depth chart at right tackle as he makes his comeback. Erik Pears and second-year pro Trent Brown have the head start at right tackle over Davis, who retired last June at age 25 after his 2014 season was cut short by a concussion.AD is going to start on the bottoom, Kelly said.dddddddddddd... I told him hes got a blank slate, just like every other player and just like every other coach here. Were all new. I wasnt here in the past.Davis wore his familiar No. 76 jersey and shook hands before practice with new defensive line coach Jerry Azzinaro.At one point Davis headed one direction with a group of players when center Marcus Martin hollered AD! AD! to get him back in the right place.At quarterback, neither Colin Kaepernick nor Blaine Gabbert can call himself the Niners No. 1 yet. They will be splitting first-team reps at the start of Kellys initial training camp in charge of the 49ers.Davis appeared agile and moved well through drills on Day 1 under cloudless skies Sunday morning in the Bay Area. General manager Trent Baalke stopped for a brief moment to intently watch Davis do some blocking.Kaepernick was a full participant as he works back following surgeries to his non-throwing shoulder, left knee and right thumb. He was accurate and confident all practice despite an interception by Keith Reaser.Kaepernick has gained back some important weight -- he never weighed in he got so light -- and said: I dont look like my high school self anymore. I feel like I look more like an adult now.He completed a pass of about 15 yards to DeAndrew White and hit Garrett Celek in exactly the right spot with his hands away from a defender.Baalke, who promoted Tom Gamble to assistant general manager, knows the pressure to win following a 5-11 season and second straight year out of the playoffs.If youre in the National Football League, youre in the hot seat, he said. Sometimes its a little hotter than others.Game notesLB Aaron Lynch said he appealed and lost a four-game suspension for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. Lynch, who entered the league already in its substance abuse program because of a failed drug test in college, said his infraction had to do with an unreadable specimen ... for drinking too much water. Baalke said the organization is disappointed along with Lynch, someone the GM has supported since the start. ... S Jaquiski Tartt went on the active/non-football injury list because of a quadriceps injury considered minor that might keep him out only a day or two, Kelly said. ... Baalke confirmed NT Ian Williams is rehabbing on site for yet another injury to his troublesome ankle, and he wont play this year.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '