Bally Chohan movie review – Robin Hood

June 12th, 2010 by bally No comments »

Bally Chohan has always been fascinated by the character of Robin Hood. Now when there comes a movie on Robin Hood directed by Scott, Bally Chohan made sure to watch the same. However, Bally Chohan came back unimpressed after watching the movie.

Bally Chohan feels that the movie Robin Hood is much more complicated and very slow. Robin Hood is considered to be one of favorite legendry heroes of all time. Robin Hood is considered to be a story of an outlawed archer who used to rob rich and give it to poor. However the director Scot narrates the same interesting story like a very long and boring history lesson. The story revolves around 12th Century England when an archer named Robin Longstride went on to become outlawed robber from a soldier in the army of King Richard the Lionheart.

Bally Chohan is tremendous fan of Russel Crow who played role of Robin Hood in this movie. Russel Crow while portraying role of Robin Hood in this movie remained grim faced and mumbled. Cate Blanchett has played role of love interest of Robin Hood in this movie. Lady Marion is the name of character portrayed by Cate Blanchett in Robin Hood. Lady Marion is the widow of English knight killed by treacherous English officer.

Bally Chohan is very much impressed by some brilliant war scenes in the movie. The battle scenes in Robin Hood seem so real that they bring in the feeling of being real in them. Battle scenes in Robin Hood are very much unlike CGI created war scenes that audience have become used to see in the modern time cinemas.

In spite of very well filmed battle scene Bally Chohan missed a sense of swashbuckling fun in the film. Bally Chohan would like to rate the movie Robin Hood as Above Average and would like to advise its readers to watch Robin Hood only for the battle scenes.

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Bally Chohan Dubai FIFA Update – One Day to go!

June 10th, 2010 by bally No comments »

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) is eagerly waiting for FIFA World Cup to start. The countdown has already begun.  In spite of many people fearing that the South Africa would not be ready for mega event in time, the South Africa proved everyone wrong. The world cup is ready to start tomorrow.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that there was a time when critics all over the world started suggesting moving world cup out of South Africa as they feared the country would not be ready in time to host FIFA World Cup. Many people were doubtful that this will be a testing build-up with problems related to crime, accommodation and security issues.  

Bally Chohan Dubai says that billions of people all over the world are waiting with bathed breath for World Cup to start. The South African President Jacob Zuma congratulated his fellow countrymen in successfully preparing for the World Cup. The South African President Jacob Zuma while addressing media persons informed them that his fellow countrymen have not only prepared infrastructure but have also prepared them psychologically. He reiterated that the successful organization of FIFA World Cup will make sure that South Africa or for that matter African continent in general is capable of hosting an event of that magnitude.

Host South Africa will take on Mexico in the opening game of FIFA world cup at the brand new stadium with a seating capacity of 90000 in Johannesburg. Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that in all a total of 63 matches will be played. Spain and Brazil are starting this FIFA World Cup as hot favorites. However Bally Chohan is cheering for Argentina from where his favourite Messy will be playing. All eye will be on wonder boy Messy during this FIFA World Cup.

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Bally Chohan cricket update – India moves down in ICC one day rankings

June 6th, 2010 by bally No comments »

Bally Chohan (UAE) says that Indian cricket team has moved down to 3rd position in ICC one day internationals cricket rankings. The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) decision to send a second string team to Zimbabwe has completely backfired. As updated earlier the BCCI has decided to rest its key players and send second string team to Zimbabwe to take part in tri nations One day internationals series. The so called bench strength of BCCI proved to be a non starter and has come back being failed to reach finals of the tri nation’s series. Indian team was able to win only one game out of its four encounters in Zimbabwe. They lost twice to the Zimbabwe ranked last in ICC rankings.

Bally Chohan says that Indian team was to win the Saturday’s encounter against Sri Lanka in order to be in the contention to reach finals. However the team lost to Sri Lanka by six wickets and with this defeat they lost their chance of making it to finals.

Bally Chohan says that during India’s encounter with Sri Lanka on Saturday, Sri Lanka won the toss and invited India to bat first. Sri Lankan team was rewarded with the first wicket in the third over of the match when the debutant Naman Ojha made his way back to the pavilion on his personal score of one run.

Indian team ended up their innings at a competitive score of 268 run at the loss of nine wickets. In reply Sri Lanka started poorly by losing Tilakratne Dilshan early but than consolidated their innings with the help of 114 run partnership between Dinesh Chandimal and Chamara Kapugedera.

India eventually scored a competitive 268 for 9 in their 50 overs and they had to win with a bonus point. So they had to restrict Sri Lanka to below 214 so as to keep their final hopes alive. In a way this can be easily said that this partnership took the game completely away from India.  Sri Lankan team eventually reached target of 268 runs by losing four wickets only and ten balls yet to be bowled. Now Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in the finals of tri series cup.

 India went on to this series as second ranked team in ICC rankings but now has moved down to third position.

Following is ICC One Day Internationals current ranking:

  1. Australia
  2. South Africa
  3. India
  4. New Zealand
  5. England
  6. Sri Lanka
  7. Pakistan
  8. West Indies
  9. Bangladesh
  10. Zimbabwe
  11. Ireland
  12. Kenya

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Worldwide condemnation of Israel’s attack on Turkish Ship

June 1st, 2010 by bally No comments »

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Israel has come in for worldwide criticism after its naval commandos raided a Turkish ship. As many as nine people were killed in the attacks carried out by Israeli navel commandos. Most of the dead were Turks.  The ship was on aid flotilla bound for Gaza.  

Bally Chohan says that Turkey is considered to be most important friend in the Muslim world. As a repercussion of Israelis attacking Turkish ship, the government of Turkey has recalled its ambassador and has cancelled planned joint military exercise with Israel. The United Nations Security Council had an emergency session today to take stock of attack that occurred on international waters north of Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister cancelled his proposed meeting with United States President Barrack Obama and flew back home.

Mr. Netanyahu supported military action by Israeli Naval Commandos saying that the commandos fired in self defense only. The Israeli Military has also released video footage to support their claim that they fired in self defense only.

Israel Government in a press release said that the ship was full of unwanted elements that came to fight on pretext of being humanitarians. Israel has termed the passengers in ship as pro-Palestinian activists. However the organizers of flotilla accused the Israeli forces of opening fire immediately on reaching deck of the ship. Organizers of the flotilla have released videos in support of their claim.

As reported Israel has imposed military blockade of Gaza and the flotilla of cargo ships and passengers boats was carrying aids for Gaza. This was seen by some as challenge to Israel’s military blockade of Gaza.

Hamas, an organization sworn to Israel’s destruction has taken over Gaza by force in 2007 and Israel has vowed not to le flotilla reach the shores of Gaza. Israel government has earlier warned Flotilla to abort their mission as Israel thought it to be provocation.

Bally Chohan summarizes the incident:

  • Israeli warship intercepted the aid flotilla shortly before Sunday midnight
  • Warning by Israeli military that the vessel is entering hostile area
  • Flotilla was told by Israeli army that Gaza shore is under blockade
  • The Flotilla ignored military request and continued its journey to the destination
  • Naval commandos with the help of ropes from helicopters came aboard the ship

Israeli soldiers say that they were attacked with clubs, metal and rod knives on reaching aboard ship. Israeli army was planning to stop ships with large nets. A soldier from Israeli army told media persons that the army ordered to not kill any of the passengers. They were told to neutralize passengers only. However the commandos had to fire in order to defend themselves. They fired back to save their lives.

A leader of the pro-Palestinian movement told media persons that the Israeli soldiers fired on sleeping innocent civilians at four in the morning.

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Bally Chohan comments on T20 Champions League snub for Pakistan

May 25th, 2010 by bally No comments »

Bally Chohan says that after IPL T20 now the Pakistani cricket has faced another snub. IPL governing committee did not picked Pakistan’s domestic T20 champions Sialkot Stallion for T20 Champions League to be held at South Africa later this year. The names of ten participating teams were announced yesterday. This is the second edition of T20 Champions league and last time around also the no Pakistani team was picked for Champions League.

T20 Champions League is slated to be held from 10th September to 26th September 2010. The total prize money involved is USD 2.5 millions. Teams from India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and New Zealand will participate in this edition of the tournament. Two teams from England has opted out because of change in the tournament dates.

Bally Chohan has come to know that Ijaz Butt, Chairman Pakistan cricket Board has expressed shock at this decision of Champions League T20 governing body. He told media persons that he was hoping to get an invitation for Sialkot Stallions and is really disappointed. He is planning to complain in the next ICC general Body meeting.

Sialkot Stallions were also the winner during 2008 but could not make it to the Champions League in Mumbai due to Mumbai terror attacks. However this time around they were confident of making it to the list.

Ijaz Butt while speaking to media persons earlier has confirmed that Sialkot Stallions is ready to participate in this edition of T20 Champions League. Butt informed media persons that he is ready to send full strength side for Champion League although the dates were clashing with Pakistan’s tour of England.

Bally Chohan says that earlier this year thing were looking really bright for Pakistan cricketers as they were granted visas to play in IPL however were not selected by team owners. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt failed to understand the reason behind ignoring his team in spite of the fact that the tournament is being held outside India.

Bally Chohan comments on T20 Champions League snub for Pakistan

 

Bally Chohan says that after IPL T20 now the Pakistani cricket has faced another snub. IPL governing committee did not picked Pakistan’s domestic T20 champions Sialkot Stallion for T20 Champions League to be held at South Africa later this year. The names of ten participating teams were announced yesterday. This is the second edition of T20 Champions league and last time around also the no Pakistani team was picked for Champions League.

 

T20 Champions League is slated to be held from 10th September to 26th September 2010. The total prize money involved is USD 2.5 millions. Teams from India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and New Zealand will participate in this edition of the tournament. Two teams from England has opted out because of change in the tournament dates.

 

Bally Chohan has come to know that Ijaz Butt, Chairman Pakistan cricket Board has expressed shock at this decision of Champions League T20 governing body. He told media persons that he was hoping to get an invitation for Sialkot Stallions and is really disappointed. He is planning to complain in the next ICC general Body meeting.

 

Sialkot Stallions were also the winner during 2008 but could not make it to the Champions League in Mumbai due to Mumbai terror attacks. However this time around they were confident of making it to the list.

 

Ijaz Butt while speaking to media persons earlier has confirmed that Sialkot Stallions is ready to participate in this edition of T20 Champions League. Butt informed media persons that he is ready to send full strength side for Champion League although the dates were clashing with Pakistan’s tour of England.

 

Bally Chohan says that earlier this year thing were looking really bright for Pakistan cricketers as they were granted visas to play in IPL however were not selected by team owners. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt failed to understand the reason behind ignoring his team in spite of the fact that the tournament is being held outside India.

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