The new Jian Mu tower which is set to open in China later this year has been described as a "farmscraper". Photo: Carlo Ratti Associati
The new Jian Mu tower which is set to open in China later this year has been described as a "farmscraper". Photo: Carlo Ratti Associati
Hundreds of thousands of people would travel by drone from tower to tower according to proposals for The Link, a self sustainable vertical city project. Courtesy: Luca Curci
Hundreds of thousands of people would travel by drone from tower to tower according to proposals for The Link, a self sustainable vertical city project. Courtesy: Luca Curci
Luca Curci, the architect behind The Link which is a 750-metre high vertical city forest in the heart of overcrowded cities. Courtesy: Luca Curci
Luca Curci, the architect behind The Link which is a 750-metre high vertical city forest in the heart of overcrowded cities. Courtesy: Luca Curci
Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building at 829.8 metres high. AFP
Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building at 829.8 metres high. AFP
Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world until 1998. To this day, it is the tallest property in Chicago. AFP
Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world until 1998. To this day, it is the tallest property in Chicago. AFP
A view of the Transamerica Pyramid building on August 19, 2019 in San Francisco, California. It was completed in 1972 and was the tallest building in San Francisco until 2018. AFP
A view of the Transamerica Pyramid building on August 19, 2019 in San Francisco, California. It was completed in 1972 and was the tallest building in San Francisco until 2018. AFP
Kuwait's tallest building is Al Hamra Tower, left. AFP
Kuwait's tallest building is Al Hamra Tower, left. AFP
The $5.7 billion Marina Bay Sands hotel and resort, left, (L) is world-renowned and frequently tops world's most beautiful skyscraper lists. AFP
The $5.7 billion Marina Bay Sands hotel and resort, left, (L) is world-renowned and frequently tops world's most beautiful skyscraper lists. AFP
The Evolution Tower is in Moscow, Russia. Formerly known as Wedding Palace and City Palace, its twisted, futuristic form designed by British architect Tony Kettle is what makes it stand out. Getty Images
The Evolution Tower is in Moscow, Russia. Formerly known as Wedding Palace and City Palace, its twisted, futuristic form designed by British architect Tony Kettle is what makes it stand out. Getty Images
While Torre Glories only has 38 stories, it has famously redefined the Barcelona skyline. Alamy Stock Photo
While Torre Glories only has 38 stories, it has famously redefined the Barcelona skyline. Alamy Stock Photo
Formerly known as London Bridge Tower, the Shard is a 72-storey skyscraper that's become one of the most recognisable buildings on the English capital's skyline. AFP
Formerly known as London Bridge Tower, the Shard is a 72-storey skyscraper that's become one of the most recognisable buildings on the English capital's skyline. AFP
Bahrain World Trade Centre was the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines and has even won awards for sustainability. AFP
Bahrain World Trade Centre was the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines and has even won awards for sustainability. AFP
Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh is the world's third-tallest building with a hole in it. Getty Images
Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh is the world's third-tallest building with a hole in it. Getty Images
The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei Financial Centre, is Taiwan's tallest building, and was the world's tallest until 2009. AFP
The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei Financial Centre, is Taiwan's tallest building, and was the world's tallest until 2009. AFP
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were for six years the tallest in the world, until 2004. AFP
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were for six years the tallest in the world, until 2004. AFP
Shanghai Tower in Pudong area, Shanghai is the tallest building in China and the world's second tallest building. EPA
Shanghai Tower in Pudong area, Shanghai is the tallest building in China and the world's second tallest building. EPA
The Chrysler Building has been a key part of the New York City skyline for more than 90 years. Between 1930 and 1931, it was actually the world's tallest building. AFP
The Chrysler Building has been a key part of the New York City skyline for more than 90 years. Between 1930 and 1931, it was actually the world's tallest building. AFP
The China Central Television Tower is in the central business district in Beijing. It's referred to as an 'anti-skyscraper' because of its unique design. AFP
The China Central Television Tower is in the central business district in Beijing. It's referred to as an 'anti-skyscraper' because of its unique design. AFP
The Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese-American architect I M Pei and the triangular glass building was for a few years the tallest building in the world outside the US. Getty Images
The Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese-American architect I M Pei and the triangular glass building was for a few years the tallest building in the world outside the US. Getty Images
Home to three schools, Tokyo's Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower boasts a unique cocoon-inspired design. Getty Images
Home to three schools, Tokyo's Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower boasts a unique cocoon-inspired design. Getty Images
Hotel & Casino Grand Lisboa in Macau boasts unique lotus flower-shaped architecture. AFP
Hotel & Casino Grand Lisboa in Macau boasts unique lotus flower-shaped architecture. AFP
The Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden is the tallest building in Scandinavia, but it was also the world's first "twisting" tower. AFP
The Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden is the tallest building in Scandinavia, but it was also the world's first "twisting" tower. AFP
30 St Mary Axe is a 41-storey office tower that cost £138m to make. Getty Images
30 St Mary Axe is a 41-storey office tower that cost £138m to make. Getty Images
The Shanghai World Financial Centre is among the top 15 tallest buildings in the world and among the top 10 in China. AFP
The Shanghai World Financial Centre is among the top 15 tallest buildings in the world and among the top 10 in China. AFP
Istanbul Sapphire Tower is among the Turkish city's tallest buildings and was formerly its tallest until 2016. Getty Images
Istanbul Sapphire Tower is among the Turkish city's tallest buildings and was formerly its tallest until 2016. Getty Images
The Lotte Corp. World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea, and the fifth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
The Lotte Corp. World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea, and the fifth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
The Ryugyong Hotel is the world's tallest unoccupied building. It's based in Pyongyang, North Korea. AFP
The Ryugyong Hotel is the world's tallest unoccupied building. It's based in Pyongyang, North Korea. AFP
The Gran Torre Santiago, formerly known as Torre Gran Costanera, part of the Costanera complex, is the tallest skyscraper in South America. Getty Images
The Gran Torre Santiago, formerly known as Torre Gran Costanera, part of the Costanera complex, is the tallest skyscraper in South America. Getty Images
Dubai's Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, one of the most recognisable buildings in the Middle East and only 60m shorter than the Empire State Building. AFP
Dubai's Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, one of the most recognisable buildings in the Middle East and only 60m shorter than the Empire State Building. AFP
New York's One World Trade Centre is the tallest building America and the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
New York's One World Trade Centre is the tallest building America and the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. Getty Images
For 40 years, the steel-framed, 103-storey Empire State Building was the tallest in the world, until 1971, and remains to this day one of the best examples of Modernist Art Deco design. AFP
For 40 years, the steel-framed, 103-storey Empire State Building was the tallest in the world, until 1971, and remains to this day one of the best examples of Modernist Art Deco design. AFP
The 75-storey corporate headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, designed by HOK. Reuters
The 75-storey corporate headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, designed by HOK. Reuters
Construction outside the ICD Brookfield Place building on Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National
Construction outside the ICD Brookfield Place building on Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National

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Megaprojects: sustainable skyscrapers will be the towering towns and villages of tomorrow

Clusters of high-rise buildings will form self-contained communities in grand vision for the future

Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan

September 02, 2021

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The skyscrapers of tomorrow will act as self-contained towns and villages to cope with rising urbanisation around the globe, a number of the world’s leading architects said.

An increase in remote working will also be a crucial factor, with high-rise buildings acting as "vertical communities".

There will be a clear focus on making the vast structures more sustainable, such as by producing electricity and water on site.

Now we need to find ways to bring nature to the inner cities, not the other way around
Carlo Ratti

The inclusion of green space, which can be used for food production, is also going to be a significant driver when designing the buildings that will adorn the skylines of the world’s most famous cities in the years to come.

“The future will see buildings acting as vertical hubs for communities to live in," said Luca Curci, an Italian architect who specialises in futuristic designs.

"They will essentially be the towns and villages of tomorrow. We’re going to see less single towers and there will be more vertical hubs of towers close together, acting as communities with everything you could want on it.”

The sky-high vertical city

The Link has been designed to provide a sustainable living space in the heart of existing cities. Courtesy: Luca Curci
The Link has been designed to provide a sustainable living space in the heart of existing cities. Courtesy: Luca Curci

Mr Curci said he has already drawn interest from the region for his vision of a 750-metre high vertical city, which can accommodate up to 200,000 people.

The Link was showcased at Dubai Knowledge Summit in 2019 and was described by many as the solution to the problem of finding enough space to cope with a rising demand for high-density living.

Companies needed to think twice about continuing to invest in the traditional model of “super lean and super tall” skyscrapers, because that is not a sustainable model for the future, said Mr Curci.

“Companies are continuing to make the same mistakes of making narrow buildings with as many floors as possible which can only hold offices, apartments and a few elevators,” he said.

“They will need green areas, restaurants and even shopping malls in their buildings in the future.

“People will want to live in communities and not feel like they are living in cages on the 100th floor with no pleasure or leisure services.”

Sustainability and efficiency are also going to be requirements when designing future megastructures, according to the man who played a critical role in designing a $1 billion, 53-floor skyscraper in Dubai.

Skyscrapers can be a sustainable solution

The 'summer garden' at ICD Brookfield Place. Reem Mohammed / The National
The 'summer garden' at ICD Brookfield Place. Reem Mohammed / The National
The tower cost an estimated $1 billion to build. Reem Mohammed / The National
The tower cost an estimated $1 billion to build. Reem Mohammed / The National
The tower on Mustaqbal Street in DIFC is already filling up with corporate clients in a sign that the Middle East's financial centre remains a strong draw. Reem Mohammed / The National
The tower on Mustaqbal Street in DIFC is already filling up with corporate clients in a sign that the Middle East's financial centre remains a strong draw. Reem Mohammed / The National
The 282 metre tall tower. Reem Mohammed / The National
The 282 metre tall tower. Reem Mohammed / The National
'Naturally, we saw a slowdown during the outset of the pandemic, but we have opened the doors to our tenants and since then we have seen strong interest, said Rob Devereux. Reem Mohammed / The National
'Naturally, we saw a slowdown during the outset of the pandemic, but we have opened the doors to our tenants and since then we have seen strong interest, said Rob Devereux. Reem Mohammed / The National
The building's owners emphasise that its natural light and sustainability energy and air are important for well-being. Reem Mohammed / The National
The building's owners emphasise that its natural light and sustainability energy and air are important for well-being. Reem Mohammed / The National
The view from the 50th floor at ICD Brookfield Place building on Al Mustaqbal Street. Reem Mohammed/The National
The view from the 50th floor at ICD Brookfield Place building on Al Mustaqbal Street. Reem Mohammed/The National
Dubai's iconic skyline from the top floor of the ICD Brookfield Place skyscraper which has just opened in the emirate. Reem Mohammed/The National
Dubai's iconic skyline from the top floor of the ICD Brookfield Place skyscraper which has just opened in the emirate. Reem Mohammed/The National
An earlier artist's impression of ICD Brookfield Place. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
An earlier artist's impression of ICD Brookfield Place. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
A rendering of how ICD Brookfield Place will look once all the tenants have moved into the skyscraper. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
A rendering of how ICD Brookfield Place will look once all the tenants have moved into the skyscraper. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
The ICD Brookfield Place skyscraper in Dubai has been built with an emphasis on wellness and sustainability. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
The ICD Brookfield Place skyscraper in Dubai has been built with an emphasis on wellness and sustainability. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
The 53-floor ICD Brookfield Place has just opened in Dubai's DIFC district. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
The 53-floor ICD Brookfield Place has just opened in Dubai's DIFC district. Courtesy: ICD Brookfield Place
The entrance to ICD Brookfield Place building in DIFC. Reem Mohammed/The National
The entrance to ICD Brookfield Place building in DIFC. Reem Mohammed/The National

“All big cities have commitment to transfer to zero carbon and skyscrapers need to be a big part of that solution,” said Saeed Al Abbar, chief executive at specialist engineering consultancy AESG, who worked on the creation of ICD Brookfield Place, which opened last September in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

“They [skyscrapers] offer a lot of advantages over low-rise alternatives in that you can create workspace density and density of residential space.”

Mr Al Abbar said it was inevitable skyscrapers would become multi-use buildings, in line with demand from younger generations.

“Traditionally, you had an office building that was just an office building," he said. "Now, the expectation, especially from millennials and younger generations coming into the workforce, is that the building has to offer more than just a place of work and provide places to interact and dine, play and entertain.

“Statistics also show there is a big divide in generations when it comes to owning a car. It used to be seen as a sign of status to own a car but younger generations, especially millennials, are less fussed.

“Living in villas or urban sprawls makes less sense in the future, as there’s a clear demand for high-density living close to public transport, which lends itself to skyscrapers.”

The success of remote-working models, introduced by many companies due to the restrictions on movement caused by the pandemic, has only accelerated the need for more high-density accommodation, he said.

“The lines between where you work and where you live are more blurred than ever before,” said Mr Al Abbar.

“There’s a need for more high-density living options and you can’t create that density with one or two storeys, it has to be done at height.”

Self-sufficiency will also be top of the list of requirements for anyone designing a skyscraper in years to come, said Mr Al Abbar.

“I think skyscrapers will become more self-sustainable with a requirement to produce their own electricity and water,” he said.

“In some cases they will even be producing their own food as society moves more towards self-sustainable communities.

“Renewable energy will become a big part of skyscrapers in the future with data being used to make sure the buildings are run much more efficiently.”

Another globally renowned architect said the challenge facing city planners of the future was finding sustainable ways to connect nature with urban dwellings.

“It used to be the case cities would expand to the outskirts to blend with nature but all that created was urban sprawl,” said Carlo Ratti, whose designs include the Italian pavilion at the coming Expo 2020 Dubai.

“We have to do the opposite of what we were doing in the 20th century with cities growing outwards, as it resulted in the destruction of nature and was ultimately unsustainable.

“Now, we need to find ways to bring nature to the inner cities, not the other way around. We have to combine nature with the artificial.”

The futuristic 'farmscraper'

The new Jian Mu tower which is set to open in China later this year has been described as a "farmscraper". Photo: Carlo Ratti Associati
The new Jian Mu tower which is set to open in China later this year has been described as a "farmscraper". Photo: Carlo Ratti Associati

With that in mind, Mr Ratti has designed a 218-metre high “farmscraper” that is due to open later this year in China’s Shenzhen region.

The 51-storey Jian Mu tower complex includes a vertical farm that is said to be able to produce crops that can feed 40,000 people a year, and also has offices, a supermarket and a food court.

Mr Ratti said more high-density living would naturally result in cities becoming more sustainable.

“The denser the city the less energy consumption you need,” he said.

“When everything is closer to you then you don’t have to travel by car all the time to get what you need.”

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He gave the example of the 15-minute city model, developed by Prof Carlos Moreno at the Pantheon Sorbonne University in Paris, as a way to make urban areas more sustainable.

“This is a concept where most of our trips can be done in a 15-minute walk or bike ride,” he said.

“It will make life more sustainable when you don’t have to drive far to get what you need as well as foster better social connections with your neighbours.”

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The risk of making a loss can cloud decision-making. “This can cause you to close out a position too early, or miss out on a profit by being too afraid to open a trade,” he says.

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Tip: Set realistic goals. Be happy with what you have earned, rather than frustrated by what you could have earned.

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Traders can get annoyed when the markets have behaved in unexpected ways and generates losses or fails to deliver anticipated gains.

Tip: Accept in advance that asset price movements are completely unpredictable and you will suffer losses at some point. These can be managed, say, by attaching stops and limits to your trades.

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Too many investors buy and sell because they want something to do. They are trading as entertainment, rather than in the hope of making money. As well as making bad decisions, the extra dealing charges eat into returns.

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The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).

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What are NFTs?

Are non-fungible tokens a currency, asset, or a licensing instrument? Arnab Das, global market strategist EMEA at Invesco, says they are mix of all of three.

You can buy, hold and use NFTs just like US dollars and Bitcoins. “They can appreciate in value and even produce cash flows.”

However, while money is fungible, NFTs are not. “One Bitcoin, dollar, euro or dirham is largely indistinguishable from the next. Nothing ties a dollar bill to a particular owner, for example. Nor does it tie you to to any goods, services or assets you bought with that currency. In contrast, NFTs confer specific ownership,” Mr Das says.

This makes NFTs closer to a piece of intellectual property such as a work of art or licence, as you can claim royalties or profit by exchanging it at a higher value later, Mr Das says. “They could provide a sustainable income stream.”

This income will depend on future demand and use, which makes NFTs difficult to value. “However, there is a credible use case for many forms of intellectual property, notably art, songs, videos,” Mr Das says.

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6.30pm: Handicap (Turf) | US$175,000 2,410m | Winner: Bin Battuta, Christophe Soumillon (jockey), Saeed bin Suroor (trainer)

7.05pm: UAE 1000 Guineas Trial Conditions (Dirt) | $100,000 | 1,400m | Winner: Al Hayette, Fabrice Veron, Ismail Mohammed

7.40pm: Handicap (T) | $145,000 | 1,000m | Winner: Faatinah, Jim Crowley, David Hayes

8.15pm: Dubawi Stakes Group 3 (D) | $200,000 | 1,200m | Winner: Raven’s Corner, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

8.50pm: Singspiel Stakes Group 3 (T) | $200,000 | 1,800m | Winner: Dream Castle, Christophe Soumillon, Saeed bin Suroor

9.25pm: Handicap (T) | $175,000 | 1,400m​​​ | Winner: Another Batt, Connor Beasley, George Scott

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Started: October 2020

Founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: FinTech

Initial investment: pre-seed of $800,000

Funding stage: series A; $20 million

Investors: Tiger Global, Beco Capital, Prosus Ventures, Y Combinator, Global Ventures, Abdul Latif Jameel, Endure Capital, 4DX Ventures, Plus VC,  Rabacap and MSA Capital

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  2. Ovarian tissue surgically removed
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  5. Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
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Result

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 – Group 1 (PA) $65,000 (Dirt) 2,000m; Winner: Brraq, Ryan Curatolo (jockey), Jean-Claude Pecout (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap (TB) $65,000 (Turf) 1,800m; Winner: Bright Melody, James Doyle, Charlie Appleby

7.40pm: Meydan Classic – Listed (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Naval Crown, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby

8.15pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy – Group 3 (TB) $195,000 (T) 2,810m; Winner: Volcanic Sky, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

8.50pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $130,000 (T) 2,000m; Winner: Star Safari, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

9.25pm: Meydan Challenge – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Zainhom, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi

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Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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Starring: Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra

Director: Anu Menon

Rating: Three out of five stars

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Teams

India (playing XI): Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami

South Africa (squad): Faf du Plessis (c), Temba Bavuma, Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Vernon Philander, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Rudi Second

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