Photos and Video: Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The brutal left-hander Chris Gayle smashed a blistering unbeaten 75 off just 41 balls and played a key role in a crushing 74-run victory over a listless Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Gayle hit five fours and half a dozen of towering sixes as West Indies made a mockery of Aussie attack.

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Gayle not only performed with the bat, but also amused his team mates and cricket fans with his unique "Gangnam Style" dance after his team reaches in maiden final of ICC World Twenty20 the other night, beating mighty Australian by a huge margin.

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Throughout the ongoing tournament Gayle has been doing his own version of a wacky dance from worldwide sensation for South Korean musician Park Jae-Sang.

Last night Gayle used it to celebrate in his own unique style.

“It just happens, to be honest, it wasn't really planned,” Gayle said after last night’s victory.

“That's me, it depends what type of mood I'm in. I'll just do something crazy and it's a good dance, everyone enjoys it.” 

See more photos below, before jumping to the video of the Caribbean party:

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

Chris Gayle and party having fun after semi-final win over Australia

 

Watch Gayle and party having fun after the match:

 

West Indies will now meet unbeaten hosts Sri Lanka tomorrow (SUNDAY).

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Euro 2012: Portugal vs Netherlands (Video Highlights) -- Ronaldo double steers Portugal into last eight

KHARKIV, Ukraine (Mon, Jun 18) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Portugal beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 and eliminate the Dutch, beaten World Cup finalists two years ago.

Euro 2012: Portugal vs Netherlands -- Ronaldo double steers Portugal into last eight

Ronaldo proved against the Netherlands why many regard him as the best current European footballer. The Real Madrid forward's two goals gave Portugal a 2-1 victory over the Dutch to set-up a quarter-final clash against Czech Republic on Thursday at Warsaw, Poland.

In a thrilling and exciting match, Ronaldo cancelled out Rafael van der Vaart's early opener for the Dutch with a 28th minute equalizer and hit the decider 16 minutes from time as Portugal went through as runners-up behind Germany.

Watch video of the magical double by Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo:

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VIDEO (Photo) -- Femen protest in Warsaw on the opening match of Euro 2012

WARSAW, Poland (Sat, June 09) – With "Fuck Euro!" written on bare chests and chanting the same and  FEMEN activists marched topless on Friday outside the National Stadium in Warsaw, just few hours before the opening match of the Euro 2012 tournament between Greece and Poland.

VIDEO (Photo) -- Femen protest in Warsaw on the opening match of Euro 2012

 

The protest was spanned over few minutes and all the protesters were arrested by police. Security guards intervened immediately and were soon backed up by police, who detained the women.

The Female activists belong to Ukrainian feminist movement, which opposes Euro 2012 because it fears the tournament will lead to an increase in prostitution.

Watch video of the FEMEN’s brief protest In Warsaw below:

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VIDEO: Yuvraj Singh welcomed passionately by his fans at IGI Airport, New Delhi

New Delhi, India (Mon, April 09) – India’s ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who underwent three cycles of chemotherapy in USA for a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs, returned to homeland today to a inspiring reception from loving fans.

Yuvi coming out of IGI Airport with his mother Shabnam

Yuvi flew back via British Airways today morning after spending few days in London to recover from the after-effects of the chemotherapy and was received by his mother Shabnam at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Yuvraj back in India after completion of cancer treatment and this is what he tweeted:

"Finally the day has come ! i am going home tomorrow ! cant wait , excited to see my friends and family ..see you India!! mera bharat mahan!"

His head, which went bald during the treatment, was covered by a red sports cap. Wearing a red T-shirt teamed with Khaki pants, Yuvraj made his way through hordes of fans and waiting media personnel after coming out from back gate of the airport.

Flashing a victory sign and a smile, the 30-year-old walked through patiently towards a white Audi SUV, which drove him to his home in North Indian city of Gurgaon from the airport.

"It (the cancer) is completely out of his system and he is better now," a friend who was with him London during the treatment said.

The Man of the Tournament from last year's World Cup, which India won after 28 years, had gone to the United States for treatment in January.

Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/yuvraj-singh-arrives-delhi/1/183571.html

Exclusive Video: Canadian Skier Nik Zoricic killed in tragic accident during a World Cup event in Grindelwald, Switzerland

GRINDELWALD, Switzerland (Sun, Mar. 11) – The tragic death of Canadian ski cross racer Nik Zoricic Saturday left the ski world in deep shock. The incident was second of its kind in this year as Olympic half-pipe specialist Sarah Burke died of fatal injuries sustained from a fall during a training run in January.

Canadian Skier Nik Zoricic killed in tragic accident during a World Cup event in Grindelwald, Switzerland

The 29-year-old Nik Zoricic was killed after a deadly crash during a World Cup event in Grindelwald, Switzerland. 

According to details; Zoricic crashed into safety netting on the course’s boundary during a jump near the end of the ski cross course. He didn’t even move after the crash and was airlifted to hospital in Interlaken, Switzerland but was declared dead at 12:35 p.m., local time. “Severe neurotrauma” led to the skier’s death, announced by the International Ski Federation.

Watch video of the deadly crash

Champions League Soccer: Barcelona 7 - 1 Bayern Leverkusen (Video) -- Super Messi stormed with 5 goals

Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score five in a single game in the Champions League as Barca wipe out Leverkusen at Camp Nou. Messi also moved last night to within seven goals of becoming the highest goal-scorer in Barcelona's history at the age of just 24.

Barcelona 7 - 1 Bayern Leverkusen -- Super Messi stormed with 5 goals

His last night's 5-goal performance means Messi is just seven - seven -goals short of Barcelona's all-time record of 235, held by Cesar Rodriguez. The most recent 186 have been scored in 201 games. 

Messi has managed to hit the net 49 times in just 53 games for Barca this season and is within seven goals of becoming the club's all-time leading scorer.

Watch below the exclusive video of goals in this match:

Shoaib Malik's Timely 39-run Innings Vital in Victory against England in First T20I (Video Highlights)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, running a bad patch of form, played an important innings of 39 runs in the first Twenty20 Interntaional against England yesterday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Shoaib Malik's Timely 39-run Innings Vital in Victory against England in First T20I

Malik joined skipper Misbah-ul-Haq at 73/5 when Pakistan was losing their control over the match after a flying start provided by debutant Awais Zia (18) and Muhammad Hafeez (23). Pakistan lost Shahid Afridi (7) and Umar Akmal (0) in the 11th over by some superb bowling by Graeme Swann.

Malik started shakily but later on settled well and played his natural game to take Pakistan to a formidable total of 144. He was the highest runs getter with his 39 off 33 balls, with the help of five boundaries and a huge six off Samit Patel. 

England fell nine runs short of the target due to impressive bowling effort by Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal and lost the match by 8 runs.


Watch highlights of the match on the link below:

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Watch below the highlights of important innings by Shoaib Malik:

Aisam-ul-Haq and Faha Akmal Makhdoom Wedding -- Video and Photos of Rasm-e-Hina (Mehndi) Ceremony Friday (Dec. 16)

LAHORE, Pakistan (Dec. 16) – Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the most prominent tennis star in Pakistan, is going to get marry tomorrow (Saturday, December 17). Aisam-ul-Haq’s marriage is going to be a real traditional wedding according to customs and traditions of Pakistan.

Aisam-ul-Haq and Faha Akmal Makhdoom Wedding: Mehndi/Rasm-e-Hina Photos

Tonight his family and friends are celebrating in his “Rasm-e-Hina” also commonly known as Mehndi.

Mehndi, or the Rasm-e-Hina ceremony, typically takes place one or two days prior to the main wedding day. The event is traditionally held separately for the bride and the groom, and Hina (Mehndi) is symbolically placed on the couple's hands. The groom's friends and family bring along sweets and Hina (Mehndi) for the bride, and the bride's family does the same for the groom. On the bride's ceremony the groom normally does not participate and similarly, on the groom's event the bride stays at home. Female guests are sometimes offered mehndi at the host's discretion. Read more about 'Traditional Wedding in Pakistan'.

Tomorrow, Saturday/December 17, will be the main wedding day when the Nikah ceremony will be held.

Aisam-ul-Haq has been engaged with his longtime friend Faha Akmal Makhdoom in July this year (See photos and video of Aisam-ul-Haq Engagement ceremony). Aisam-ul-Haq’s fiancé Faha Akmal Makhdoom belongs of a British-based Pakistani family and presently working with Pakistan High Commission in UK.


Watch Video after the photos below:

Aisam-ul-Haq and Faha Akmal Makhdoom Wedding: Mehndi/Rasm-e-Hina Photos

Aisam-ul-Haq and Faha Akmal Makhdoom Wedding: Mehndi/Rasm-e-Hina Photos

Aisam-ul-Haq Wedding: Mehndi/Rasm-e-Hina Photos

VIDEO: Rohan Bopanna in Lahore to Attend Wedding of Aisam-ul-Haq on Saturday/December 17

LAHORE, Pakistan (Dec. 16) – A big news for tennis fans in Pakistan as Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the most prominent tennis star in Pakistan, is going to get marry tomorrow (Saturday, December 17). He has been engaged with his longtime friend Faha Akmal Makhdoom in July this year (See photos and video of Aisam-ul-Haq Engagement ceremony).

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Faha Akmal Makhdum Got Engaged in Lahore on Saturday/July 16.

On the occasion of engagement; the 31-year-old tennis star announced that the marriage will be sometime in December and now the time has come for the celebrations for the families, friends and fans. The wedding ceremony will be held in Aisam-ul-Haq’s native city Lahore. Celebrations over four days will mark the couple's marriage this week.

Aisam-ul-Haq’s fiancé Faha Akmal Makhdoom belongs of a British-based Pakistani family and presently working with Pakistan High Commission in UK.

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, doubles partner of Aisam-ul-Haq in most of the international victories in tennis arena, has also arrived in Lahore to attend the wedding of Aisam-ul-Haq.

Photos and videos of the different traditional wedding customs will be shared on this blog very soon.

Watch video of Rohan Bopanna talking to media in Lahore:

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Sharad Pawar Slapped by Indian Youth (Watch Video)

NEW DELHI, India –Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) Sharad Pawar, happens to be India’s Union Agriculture Minister, has been slapped by a youth at the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) centre in Delhi on Thursday.

International Cricket Council Chairman Sharad Pawar Slapped by Indian Youth

The minister was attacked as he was leaving the premises after attending a literary function. The attacker, identified as Harvinder Singh, was reportedly angry over the minister's inability to control price rise.

Sharad Pawar has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from 2005 to 2008. In 2010, Sharad Pawar became the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after England's David Morgan.

The attacker later said that he had attacked him for continuous price rise in the country and he had no regret for his action. The man who assaulted Pawar allegedly attacked another former Union minister on Saturday.

Read more and watch the video of the incident below:

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VIDEO: Hawaiian Surfer Garrett McNamara Set New World Record by Riding 90-ft Wave in Nazaré, Portugal

NAZARE, Portugal – Garrett McNamara, big wave rider from Hawaii, recently set a new world record for the largest wave ever surfed.

Hawaiian Surfer Garrett McNamara Set New World Record

McNamara caught a 90-ft wave off the coast of Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal during the ZON North Canyon Project 2011.

His fellows, Andrew Cotton and Al Mennie, said, “It was amazing. Most people would be scared, but Garrett was controlling everything in the critical part of the wave. It was an inspiring ride by an inspiring surfer.”

Watch video and enjoy!

Watch Video: Michael Vick of Philadelphia Eagles Kicks Ball to Washington Redskins' Cheerleader During NFL Match on Sunday

WASHINGTON – During a NFL match between Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins on Sunday Michael Vick kicked a ball on the sideline after a long run that smacked into the head of one of the Redskins' cheerleader.

Michael Vick apologized after kicking the ball to Redskins' cheerleader 

Vick apologized straight away, an amazing fact because Vick has never been the best at admitting his fault, and his apology was absolute refreshing. 

Vick repeated his statement of 'Sorry' when he was asked about his kick after the match.

"I apologize to the cheerleaders," Vick said. "That was a very bad gesture and can't let my emotions get the best of me, so sorry to the Redskins cheerleaders. I didn't mean to offend anybody."

watch the video below:

US Open Final: Serena Williams Lost the Match and Temperament -- Watch Video Williams Arguing with Chair Umpire

NEW YORK - Serena Williams, winner of 13 Grand Slam titles and the hot favorite coming into the match, lost her cool with chair umpire during US Open Final against Australian Samantha Stosur. Cool, calm and composed Stosur beat Williams 6-2, 6-3. 

Serena Williams Arguing with Chair Umpire During Final of US Open 2011

According to details; during Sunday's U.S. Open final, Serena Williams lost her temperament with a chair umpire, who penalized her for celebrating before a point was concluded. 

While trying to avoid a break point at the start of the second set Sunday night, Williams smashed a forehand that she celebrated with her well-known style screaming "Come on!" 

The chair umpire was of the view that Williams screamed at the same time when Stosur was trying to reach the ball and the American’s act might distract the concentration of Stosur; therefore umpire awarded the point to Australian, setting Williams off on a series of insults directed at the official.

Serena continued making derogatory comments to the chair umpire long after this clip ended. She said "you're nobody" and "you're ugly on the inside" and much, much more between games and even between points within a game. The fact is the chair made the CORRECT call. Serena's behavior was utterly classless and an absolute disgrace. She is incredibly self-centered and gets ugly and abusive if things don't go the way she wants.

Watch the video below:

Former Indian Captain Muhammad Azharuddin's Son Ayazzuddin, 19, Killed in Road Accident -- Time of India Video Report

HYDERABAD, India (Sept. 11) – Star batsman and former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin's son died in a motorbike accident in Hyderabad today (Sunday, Sept. 11) morning about 6:30 am.

Muhammad Azharuddin's Son Ayazzuddin, 19, Killed in Road Accident

According to details; the 19-year-old Ayazzuddin was on his power motorbike and having a race with his friend, named as Adnan, near the Hyderabad International airport when his motorbike gone out of control and slipped on the road. Ayyazzuddin got fatal head injuries despite of wearing helmet at the time of accident.  

Ayazzuddin was shifted to the Apollo hospital for treatment but he surrendered to his severe head injuries. Few unconfirmed reports suggest that he was accompanying with his cousin Afzal, who is in critical condition right now.

Ayazzuddin was the second son of Azharuddin’s first wife Naureen. He was an upcoming cricket star with a born talent from his superstar father and has often been seen practicing the game with his father, Muhammed Azharuddin.   

Muhammad Azharuddin is presently in London and will rush back to Hyderabad on hearing the tragic news.

Watch the video of times of India below: