But Stokes then introduced Ahmed in the afternoon session and the youngster ripped apart Pakistan's middle order.
Conway century lifted New Zealand to 309-6 against Pakistan
Stunning glimpses from The Mijwan Couture Show's red carpet in Mumbai.
England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together
Having taken a 78-run lead in the runfest, England declared their second innings on 264-7 to set Pakistan an improbable victory target of 343 with four sessions to go.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.
Mendis contributed 35 in Sri Lanka's 378 all out at the Galle International Stadium.
Angelo Mathews, playing his 100th Test, batted aggressively and got a reprieve when Babar floored a sitter at cover when the batsman was on 36.
Pakistan wrapped up victory in the second session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.
Pakistan's weakened pace attack in the absence of injured Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, didn't offer a challenge to Conway and Latham with the new ball as both batters took New Zealand to 41-0 by tea before adding 124 more runs in the final session.
Despite dependence on the ISI for years of sustenance, Taliban leaders may harbour resentment over the ISI's excessive control, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.
It was a big night for quite a few of Bollywood's popular actors as well as OTT's rising star.
Eid-ul-Fitr has been celebrated in a big way in Hindi films.
Isn't Ms Sen the best looking actress around?
Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy makes up in elegance of language and production design what it lacks in flashy derring do that most actioners rely on to keep the audience hooked, observes Deepa Gahlot. Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review
Tharoor and six journalists were booked by the Noida Police for sedition, among other charges, over the violence during the farmers' tractor rally in Delhi, officials had said.
Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.
Families and friends turn out in full force to cheer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
'Name?' 'Amitabh.' 'Can't be only Amitabh. Amitabh what?' 'Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan.' Alarm bells. 'Are you related to Dr Bachchan?' 'Yes,' he hesitated, 'he is my father.' 'Then this contract cannot be signed today. He is my old friend. I cannot give you this contract without his permission.' A fascinating excerpt from K A Abbas's Sone Chandi Ke Buth.
The journalist was covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.
Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.
The Madhya Pradesh police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists over their 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally in Delhi, an official said on Friday.
The FIR was lodged at the Sector 20 police station in Noida following a complaint by a resident who alleged that "digital broadcast" and "social media posts" by these people were responsible for the violence during a tractor rally by farmers in the national capital. The journalists named in the FIR are Mrinal Pande, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod Jose, Zafar Agha, Paresh Nath and Anant Nath.
The selectors also retained former captain and wicketkeeper, Sarfaraz Ahmed in the squad as a standby to vice-captain, Mohammad Rizwan.
Of the total 166 names declared so far by the Congress, 119 candidates will be making their electoral debut.
B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.
Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as Prime Minister with two deputies Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Molavi Abdul Salam Hanafi.
Lakme Fashion Week gets off to a blazing start with GenNext designers showing their collections for the very first time at a fashion week.
Sasheh Agha, daughter of Pakistani actress and singer Salma Agha, is set to make a sizzling debut in YRF's latest film, Aurangzeb.
'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'
'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'
'It is a very clear case of an attempt to bend the media.'
In a statement, the Guild demanded that such FIRs be withdrawn immediately and the media be allowed to report without fear and with freedom.
'They are deliberately targeting journalists who are not succumbing to government pressure and therefore these journalists are paying a price.'
Mandeep Punia was arrested from the Singhu border on Sunday for allegedly misbehaving with the police personnel on duty at the farmers' protest site there, officials said.
A look at the current lot of Pakistani beauties on the Indian horizon!
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