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India squander double goal lead against Australia but in hard-earned 2-2 draw against Kookaburras, first signs of a revival

India squander double goal lead against Australia but in hard-earned 2-2 draw against Kookaburras, first signs of a revival

5 min readNew DelhiFeb 22, 2026 06:41 PM IST In his pre-match interview ahead of the Pro League match against Australia, India’s head coach Craig Fulton anticipated the question that was going to come at him. What must India do to tackle the mighty, unbeaten Kookaburras? “I’m gonna answer your question already,” he started. “We’ve got to be really physical, be good on the ball, because any cheap turnovers end up hurting you. These are the simple focus points for us.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO For three quarters, he’d have enjoyed what he saw. After five straight defeats, and more worryingly, five woeful performances, India had Australia right where they wanted. Amit Rohidas (15′) and Jugraj Singh (43′) had converted from India’s first two Penalty Corner opportunities and India had a 2-0 lead to protect. The potential first win of the season was within touching distance, and at half-time, Fulton remarked it was ‘a bit more like us’. Eventually, Australia’s relentlessness in the fourth quarter paid off as Joel Rintala (47′, 56′) managed to equalise …

Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar have built reputation over years through ‘hard-earned success’ says Vasan Bala: ‘Viraasat mein nahi mili hai’

Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar have built reputation over years through ‘hard-earned success’ says Vasan Bala: ‘Viraasat mein nahi mili hai’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt and filmmaker Karan Johar have secured a unique spot in the hearts of audiences, building their careers through dedication over the years. Director Vasan Bala recently reflected on their journeys, emphasizing that their success is the result of consistent hard work. He specifically highlighted that Karan Johar’s prominence wasn’t passed down to him, but rather earned through his own achievements in the industry. During an interaction with VOA India, Vasan Bala underscored Karan Johar’s accomplishments, pointing out that his stature in the industry wasn’t handed to him. Instead, he built his legacy by delivering some of Indian cinema’s most successful films.  He remarked that the significant effort and investment behind creating a film reflects not just the star’s, but also the producer’s hard-earned reputation. Karan, he noted, didn’t simply inherit his prominence; he carved his path by producing major blockbusters and earning his position. “Karan ko viraasat mein nahi mili hai (Karan did not get this in his inheritance); he has made the biggest blockbusters and earned this position for himself,” …

Randeep Hooda reveals he sold his father’s hard-earned properties in Mumbai to fund Savarkar biopic, survived on a spoonful of almond butter and nuts to play the role | Bollywood News

Actor Randeep Hooda spoke about the physical and financial hardships that he went through during the making of the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which he also directed. In addition to putting a lot of his own money into the project, which at one point was shelved, Randeep also lost several kilos of weight, which he had to maintain during the difficult production. Appearing on the BeerBiceps podcast, Randeep spoke about his journey with the film, which, he said, he wants the world to see and not be reduced to a ‘right-wing’ product in the election year. “I wanted to release this film on August 15 last year, then on January 26. I put everything into it. It didn’t happen… We had difficulties, because the team that was initially attached to the project, those people didn’t have the intention to make a quality film. They just wanted to make a film. We had financial difficulties. My father had saved up and bought two or three properties for me in Mumbai, I let go of them and …

‘Farzi’ Shahid Kapoor Says “Audiences Are Not Willing To Pay Their Hard-Earned Money For Mediocre Content” While Showering Praises On Kantara

Shahid Kapoor Praises ‘Kantara’ And Believe Content Is King(Photo Credit –Instagram/Poster From Kantara) The audience’s content preferences have changed in the last three years. This change has been catalysed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which even after three years, refuses to slow down. Actor Shahid Kapoor recently spoke about and revealed content is king now. Today, there is a clear demarcation in the mind of the audience about what they want to watch in theatres, because let’s face it, going to the cinema is not a cakewalk because it involves some effort and then there are the hidden costs of fuel, parking, food and beverage, and not to forget the mind-numbing traffic and pollution. According to Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is gearing up for his web-series debut in the crime-thriller series ‘Farzi’, all said and done, good content will always work. Shahid Kapoor furnishes the recent example of the breakout success of last year’s ‘Kantara’.The Kannada film, which has been written and directed by its lead actor Rishab Shetty, has broken new grounds and territories …