Mumbai team is feeling the heat here.
Easy, easy!
Vohra to Anees now. - Slow!
He scrambles for a run, has no idea where the ball is.
It's all happening here in Mumbai.
The umpire signals a timeout.
Come on, Mumbai!
All you Mavericks fans!
Guess who's in the house?
Let's hear a roar for the one and only...
Zarina Malik!
They have beaten the best! Mavericks are the greatest!
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
Go Mavericks!
Welcome back from the Tizen Timeout.
The players have returned to their positions.
And it's gonna be Mirza to Anees.
Finally... Some contact with the ball.
Bottom edge, and they get a couple.
That's Twenty20 for you, doesn't matter how the runs come...
it sure has stirred the crowd.
Zarina Malik, on her feet as always. Relentless in her cheering.
She's seen it all.
Been there for the Mavericks since the very beginning, supporting them in every game.
Tonight though, surely she must be a little nervous from the inside.
Ma'am...
Ma'am! - Hang on, Mr Bhatia.
Madam, please!
If you don't do something now, we will lose the team.
Zarina Malik is going to have to find a new financial partner
to see the Mavericks through to the next season.
These players, they've worked so hard for this team.
Yes, very very hard.
Harder... harder!
So here's Mirza steaming in again.
And once again the bounce flummoxing him! - Fuckwit!
He won't last three balls!
Don't talk. Just fuck!
The Mavericks coach Niranjan Suri and captain Arvind Vashishth
standing in the dugout, looking very very tense at the moment, and rightly so.
Anees, bastard! Play with your eyes open!
Should I come there and wake you the fuck up?
He's right though.
That's enough!
Mumbai Mavericks will sign the agreement with the Gujral Group tomorrow morning.
Do you understand? - Yes, Miss Malik!
Good. Get it done.
Anees steps out this time... But oh, he misses it again.
Beaten by pace once more.
I need a cigarette.
Vayu's not here, coach.
Gimme the coke.
Fuck!
Arvind, we have a small problem.
Vayu...
Vayu!
He's back against the wall now.
Mirza, in great rhythm.
Swing and a miss. And that's yet another beautiful delivery.
He's a goner!
Go and find him. Come on!
Why me?
Raghu... - If I go, who will pray?
Stop jerking around, go and find him fast!
Raghu, hurry up!
Hold it.
Hold it, man!
Hold it.
Next ball, bowled.
I'm almost there.
Say my name, Vayu! Say my name!
- Bitch!
... on middle and off, flattening the stumps.
What a wonderful exhibition of bowling we have here!
This may actually be
a blessing in disguise for the Mavericks
because this brings Vayu Raghavan in.
But wait, there seems to be some confusion in the dugout.
Is there a change in the batting order here?
The crowd is getting restless.
They are chanting his name.
Where is Vayu Raghavan?
Vayu! Vayu!
Vayu sir, please...
Here you go. - Er... selfie?
Vayu!
Vayu, asshole! Some day you will get timed out.
Gloves.
Helmet. - I don't use protection, get it?
You came inside me again, you asshole!
Water.
Run. - Yeah.
Run!
Hey there, how's your mum doing?
What? - I asked, how's your mum?
Coz I was fucking her all night, get it?
Motherfucker! - That's right!
Go on, get bowling. Asshole!
Vayu and Mirza exchanging words.
The bowler does not look happy.
Okay, alright! Ma'am...
An angry looking Mirza runs in to bowl.
The delivery is fast and full, and Vayu steps out of the crease and slams that over long off...
And that's gone for the maximum!
And a comfortable win for the Mavericks at the end...
thanks to Vayu's blistering knock of 53.
So after Match Number 28
we're at the halfway stage of this edition of the PPL...
Switch to Cam 7.
Meera on screen.
Rahul, check focus.
Meera, two minutes.
Do we have to do this? - Yes, Meera. Of course, we have to.
He's scored 53 runs in 18 balls.
Vayu! Vayu!
I don't understand why I always get stuck with Vayu duty!
Cleavage... check.
Meera Nagpal, hands off.
Rahul, you know, I played football and hockey for India's under-19 teams.
It's never been done by an Indian athlete before. But no, no, no...
What does Sunil care about? - Your cleavage.
Yes! I love your cleavage, so do 90 percent of my viewers.
Why don't you zoom into it then? Why bother showing my face?
Should I, Sir? - Shut up!
Meera... he's here.
Now stay cool.
He's not your ex anymore, he's just another cricketer.
4, 3, 2 and...
Vayu Raghavan, that was such a difficult pitch to bat on.
How did you make it look so easy? - Meera, come on...
Nice. What's the mood like in the dressing room?
I... don't know.
You know, now that the future of the Mumbai Mavericks is uncertain..?
It's okay.
Meera, do something.
Vayu Raghavan, ladies and gentlemen.
Now going back to the studio for more coverage.
This is me, Meera Nagpal, signing off. Good night.
And cut!
Are you pissed with me? - What?
Why don't you answer my calls? Or reply to my messages.
We can be heard.
Come to dinner with me.
Try someone else. In fact, why don't you take her along?
Who? - You know,
the cheerleader you were with, before you came out to bat.
And stop doing drugs.
You're a professional cricketer for fuck's sake!
Not a 19-year old college-going kid!
Stop calling me. Stop messaging me.
And stop fucking following me!
Asshole!
Mavericks are the greatest! We've screwed the best!
Motherfuckers!
Hush. Shh! - Hi, guys.
Hi. - Take it easy.
Where's Vayu?
Doesn't matter.
As the Mavericks captain,
I'm pretty sick and tired of all this gossip that's doing the rounds.
'This team is done, it is going down the crapper, etc'
And who better to put all these rumours to rest than the co-owner of our team,
Zarina Malik.
Are you ready?
Oui.
Mumbai Mavericks has a new co-owner!
Cheers!
It's Mr Parmeshwar Gujral of the Gujral Group of Industries.
And we're going to be together for this whole season
and God willing, for many many more seasons to come.
Yes!
And thank you all for playing so well today.
And...
screw the beer, coach. Tonight calls for champagne.
Yes, absolutely. - Yes, why not?
Look who's here. Casanova! What's gotten into him?
What's wrong? Did Meera give you the finger again?
Sure looks like it.
Well... did someone mention champagne?
Right! - Three cheers for...
Mavericks! - Mavericks!
Hip hip hurray!
You could've stayed a bit longer.
I know, but...
I thought I should let your players celebrate in peace.
Anyway, I have to go to sign the agreement tomorrow morning.
Yeah.
So,
well played today. - Yeah.
The whole team did really well. Especially, Vayu and...
Arvind,
I think we both know what your contribution really is.
Hey.
Congrats to all of us.
You are a real inspiration.
As in? - How long has it been since you quit smoking?
2 months, 13 days.
And none this season. - Damn, I think it's time I quit too.
You should try it. - Another time.
Anyway, I'm off.
Enjoy the rest of the evening.
Shall we, Mr Bhatia?
Bye, guys. - Thanks for the champagne.
Well captain, I think the occasion calls for a single malt.
Just one drink? - No man, a bottle. C'mon.
Come on.
You need to go?
No, coach. Let's get that drink. - Come on.
What are you up to, boy?
Hari Om!
Getting an early start to your day, as usual, Mr Gujral?
Is that the secret to your success?
Who are you?
Doesn't matter.
Hello? - Good morning, Gujral!
Bhaisahab..?
Former sweethearts Imtiaz Khan and Zarina Malik are getting back together
for a summer blockbuster, 'Flights of Fantasy'.
Many are saying that this is Zarina's desperate effort
to reclaim her past glory with a spate of flops over the last two years.
Yes, my baby!
My baby!
How are you, baby? How are you, my love?
I love you.
Zarina,
it took me 25 years to build this business.
And only 6 months to go bankrupt!
Mr Damani, you will be back.
Stubborn men like you don't give up so easily.
You are no less stubborn.
You're willing to go any length to keep the team together.
I'm very sorry for all this, Zarina.
Six years with the Mumbai Mavericks!
I never imagined one day I'd have to sell this team.
You will always be part of the Mavericks.
Always.
You are very kind.
But I'm just an ordinary fan now.
And you know, it's probably all for the best.
Parmeshwar Gujral is like a brother to me.
He'll be the perfect owner.
Meet my new team...
My lawyers!
Yes, father. I've reached.
Whom did you meet?
No one yet. I have some documents to sign first.
Okay, okay. Keep practicing.
And remember to use the short ball sensibly. - Done?
Yes, father. I'll call you back. I'm a little busy.
Yes, sir...
Why haven't you signed these yet?
Sir, I need a little time to read these...
What's there to read?
Look.
You will be paid a million bucks, every year, for three years.
You just have to do exactly as the team management says.
On the field and off it, too.
Off the field... what does that mean, sir?
Is there more to this than cricket?
Son, just cut the bullshit.
Do you know why you are here?
Because, one of our players is injured.
You are just a replacement.
And this game is far bigger than your village cricket.
Now don't waste time.
Especially mine.
Sign it.
May I leave, sir?
Where to?
Sir, I have a few relatives in Bandra.
I'll stay with them. - In Bandra?
You will stay right here. At the hotel.
Along with the rest of the team.
Your captain is staying here too, even though he has a house in Mumbai.
Hang on.
Room card.
It's a key... the key to your room.
You are the new boy... from up north, right?
Oh, yes. The coach spoke about you.
Said you hailed from my neck of the woods.
A fast bowler. Welcome.
Why don't you... join me?
But I have to go up, sir.
Everyone has to go up eventually. Come to my room now.
I'm your senior.
I'm your mentor now.
Let's go pop your cherry.
Let's get to know you better, I mean.
Come on!
Keep going. The room to your right.
Here we are.
Where exactly are you from? - Lalganj, in the Mirzapur district.
That's my home, sir.
Which village? - Tendui. Do you know of it?
Damn boy! My village is right next door. Phuliari!
You know, where your people come every week to watch movies.
Beer? - No, sir.
Okay. Get me one from the fridge. Chilled!
My grandpa is the village chief.
Raghubeer Mishra.
You must've heard the name.
You surely know my name?
Yes, sir. Devender Mishra.
Bravo!
What did you say your name was?
Prashant Kanaujia.
What's that? Why are you mumbling? Speak up.
Prashant Kanaujia.
Keep it there.
I'm of a high caste.
You bastards!
No matter how far you folks run, no matter where you try and hide,
we will always be around.
Get this straight!
Never forget your caste or your status! Understood?
Get lost.
Beat it!
Bloody oaf! Get out!
Hello, Parmeshwar?
Where are you?
What do you mean?
I'm sorry.
The deal is off.
What?!
Is it done?
Yes, Bhaisahab.
Good.
I just ended a 20 year old friendship.
For a friendship lost, you've forged another.
The ownership structure of the Mavericks is quite simple. As you know,
Mr Damani and his firm own 85 percent of Mumbai Mavericks
and the remaining 15 percent belongs to you.
Gujral was willing to buy out all of Mr Damani's 85 percent.
Now with Gujral gone and so little time,
I'm afraid, we don't have any option.
And if we don't find someone soon...
According to PPL Council laws,
if we don't find somebody in two days,
the Mavericks will be dissolved at the end of this season.
The Mavericks' name will cease to exist. As will its owners.
You will have to give up your stake.
There has to be someone, somewhere.
We had called a press conference tomorrow, to announce the deal.
We have to cancel that.
I'm sorry, Zarina.
Nobody wanted this.
Maybe we can apply for another extension.
It's too late for that.
Excuse me.
Zarina ma'am, you have to leave for Filmistan.
Cancel the shoot.
Zarina, don't do this.
I'll talk it over with some of my associates.
We'll find a solution.
Ma'am,
if you cancel today,
it'll be difficult to coordinate with Imtiaz sir's schedule.
I said, cancel the shoot!
Madam, this is the only movie we have in hand right now.
And if you don't...
Fine!
But you need to figure this out.
The Mavericks is my team.
And it'll stay that way.
When did you injure your back?
What? - When did you injure your back?
I don't know what you're talking about. - Your short ball percentage
has fallen from 32 percent last season to about 15 percent this season.
Which means you bowled two short balls an over last year as opposed to just one this year.
Your average speed has also fallen by about 15 percent this year.
And you're using the slower ball a lot more. So I'm asking you again,
when did you injure your back?
Okay, numbers lady,
I injured it two months ago. - And you didn't tell the management.
Because you wanna play the Ashes, right?
Rohini... - You're an idiot, Hamish McCall!
In a couple of matches, your back will give and you'll never play another game again.
You're twice my size but don't have half the brain cells I do.
Dwight, you're up next.
Hang on. I'll be right back.
Don't leave before I've spoken to you.
Prashant... finally!
I've been looking for you for a while now. Where were you hiding?
Well... you are?
In the UP Inter District finals, 6 for 29.
At the Indian team's net session during the Kanpur Test,
you took the captain's wicket. The winner of Top Gun Fast Bowling Contest.
149 kilometres per hour. Your stock delivery is the outswinger
but you can move it the other way, too.
How do you know so much about me?
It's my job. Rohini - Mavericks' team analyst.
Welcome aboard.
See you around.
Oops!
You're going in to see Vayu?
Yes. - But I...
We just... - Don't worry. I'm not here for that.
I'm his sister. So why don't you stop guarding the door
and let me through. Thank you very much. - Sorry!
Vayu! Asshole!
You're late again! The others are warming up in the gym already.
I was doing that too.
Susie was... helping me warm up.
Hit straight over the bowler's head for a glorious six!
Hey, yesterday's Big Bash game.
Wanna play?
No.
Just two balls. Come on.
And he has pierced mid-on, the ball races to the fence.
Come.
Okay, let's see.
The captain is making some field changes now.
The keeper is moving to his right.
The first slip is in place.
They can't let Taylor run away with the game.
Why is he placing a leg slip? - Get to the point.
The bowler's at his run-up. - Taylor is firmly in command now.
The batsman has a middle stump guard.
It won't be an outswinger. It'll be an inswinging length ball into his body.
They're trying to get him caught at that leg slip.
Off the pads! Oh...
Not bad, Roro.
The next one will be an outswinger.
That was so close to leg slip. - See, the batsman is also taking a leg stump guard.
Personally, I'd move the point fielder back a little.
He has a dangerous square cut.
That's been cut away! - Motherfucker!
What a square cut! Just like Sehwag.
Not bad, Roro! 2 for 2, lucky guesses huh?
Just admit it, brother. I am smarter than you.
Really?
Okay, predict the next ball. - Four runs added to the score.
This is turning out to be an expensive over.
He is moving square leg to fine, no?
Bouncer.
I think, he's gonna go full and swinging.
He's gonna get bowled
right through the middle.
And he's bowled him... - Fuck!
That was a peach of a delivery...
How the hell did you..?
The stumps have been shattered.
Why are you smiling?
Just.
Wait a second, wait!
You have seen this match, haven't you?
Yeah, you have.
If it's been recorded on camera, I have seen it, Vayu!
You're such an ass, you know!
And this is why you don't get laid.
Jackass! Don't talk to me like that, okay?
Get your clothes on! Fucker.
Cheater! Okay, okay, okay!
Hey, sexy! - Hey, what's up?
Bitch!
What is Sarah doing here anyway?
I hear she wasn't even needed on shoot today.
Ma'am, we are ready for a rehearsal. - Later. Ma'am is not feeling well.
But Ma'am, Imtiaz sir said... - Don't you get it?
Go.
But ma'am... - Get out!
And tell them I won't be rehearsing today.
What the f..!
A chocolate right before we shoot?
Guilty pleasures, huh?
It's for my blood pressure.
Really?
Anyway, I wanted to rehearse for your sake.
Fewer takes, everyone's happy.
Why don't you do a rehearsal with Sarah Fonseca?
She needs them.
You have your guilty pleasures.
I have mine.
She's a talented girl.
Super talented.
Julie.
You're an asshole, Imtiaz!
You sound just like my Twitter trolls.
Anyway, what happened at your meeting?
It's good. Everything is fine.
Okay.
Zarina Malik, one more time.
What happened at your meeting?
I might be an asshole, Zarina,
but I'm a useful one.
You know Vikrant Dhawan?
Everyone does.
I think he's interested in your team.
So why don't you put away your bar of chocolate
and go and try and convince him?
He can help.
I don't need your help.
You won't be here but for the help that you got along the way, Zarina.
None of us would.
Everyone needs help.
Vikrant, I've got Gujral to drop the deal.
Zarina? - She should call anytime now.
Good. The field is wide open.
Thank you, Bhaisahab.
Sir, Ms Zarina Malik has called.
In how long do we land? - 45 minutes.
Set it up.
Sure, sir.
Ah, Zarina.
Hello. - Here already?
Vikrant's moving fast, hm?
Excuse me..?
You'll be fine.
Ms Malik.
Welcome.
I see you've met my lovely wife, Sudha. - Yes.
Actually, Sudha is a big fan.
It's true. Hindi films are my weakness.
Thank you, darling.
I'll take it from here.
All the best. Go easy on her, tiger.
Zarina.
Shall we?
Ms Malik, you look just like you do in your movies.
You've seen my movies?
Ah! You got me there!
Can't say I really have. - Thought so.
Please. - So let's get down to business.
Are you buying the Mavericks?
You don't like to waste time, do you?
The Mavericks are a good team, Mr Dhawan.
Is that so?
Imtiaz ceased to think with his brain years ago.
You sent him to me. Which means, you're interested.
Something to drink?
Only after we make the deal.
I like your style, Ms Malik.
So if you're interested,
how come we didn't hear about it until now?
Ms Malik, success...
is all about timing.
You are one day away from losing your team.
Do you really think it's a mere coincidence
that I showed up just now?
So you do want to buy the Mavericks. And I'm here,
because you want me to convince Mr Damani to sell at your price.
You're good.
Very good.
May I ask what this price might be?
It's always such a pleasure talking to an intelligent lady.
I aim to please.
But I would never betray Mr Damani.
Not like this.
I don't really like the word 'betray'.
All I'm asking you to do is help me help you save the Mavericks.
I could sign those papers tonight.
And you and I
could both do that press conference tomorrow morning,
together.
Okay.
Give me two hours.
And come to Mr Damani's office. We'll sign the papers.
Ms Malik, I've had a long day.
Please ask Mr Damani to come here.
I'll be waiting. - Okay.
And Ms Malik,
remember...
For the Mavericks!
Right, Mr Dhawan.
Please... call me Vikrant.
Excuse me...
Here.
Is it open?
I'm compelled to sell this team,
but I never expected such a low offer.
This is not even half of what Gujral was offering.
What's the half of zero, Mr Damani?
Mr Gujral gave you precisely zero rupees.
That amount there is a lot more.
Mr Damani,
I understand your attachment to the Mavericks.
In fact, there is nothing I want more than for you to remain the owner of the Mavericks.
It's in your hands now.
No compulsion.
Pritish, get Mr Damani a drink.
Ms Malik,
I'll be waiting outside.
Thank you.
Are you sure, Zarina? - What..?
Sir, what choice do we have?
If only I had some more time..!
Time is what we don't have.
What we do have though is Mr Dhawan.
Sir,
he has one of the largest sports management companies in the world.
He knows cricket and cricketers. And he has a fantastic network.
He's the right man for the Mavericks.
Sir, the future of the team is at stake.
And mine, too.
Pritish...
Could you please call Mr Dhawan back in?
Sir.
So, if film stars can become team owners, why can't team owners become film stars?
No no, but on a serious note,
I'm really looking forward to my first game as team owner of the Mavericks.
We finalized the deal and signed the papers last night.
Even capped it off with a small little celebration.
So Mr Dhawan, why did you decide to buy the Mavericks?
Since the inception of the PowerPlay League six years ago,
the Mavericks have won the title twice.
The team is led by a former India Test captain.
Our batting is flamboyant, our bowling has variety.
You ask me why I bought the Mavericks.
I ask you, why the heck not?
Mr Dhawan, so what about Ms Zarina Malik now?
You want to know what will happen with Ms Zarina Malik.
What the fuck!
Vikrant!