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Ex-IND opener Aakash Chopra omits Samson in XI for 1st T20; explains why

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Ex-IND opener Aakash Chopra omits Samson in XI for 1st T20; explains why

Team India will return to action later in the day as the team face Sri Lanka in the first of three T20Is in Lucknow. There have been some changes to the team — some intentional, some forced. While older players Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant rested for the series, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar all missed T20Is with injuries.

The absence of a large number of seniors has paved the way for new faces, with former India opener Aakash Chopra dropping his batting order for the first T20I on Thursday. India’s wicket-taker batsman Sanju Samson returned in the series, but Chopra insisted on top order from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma.

“Ruturaj Gaikwad should have opened with Ishan Kishan. The question correctly arises; “Why not Sanju Samson? “I believe once you start playing Ishan Kishan, let’s end the story regardless of where it ends. Maybe it has a happy ending. At least, give it plenty of leverage. If he fails, that’s okay. If you’re in 3 games To replace him later, it will be a battle,” Chopra argued on his official YouTube channel.

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“I want to open with Ruturaj because Rohit can hit with a 3. Let Rohit play 3. Give Ruturaj three chances as well. This will also ensure an open left-right combination and Ruturaj will get what he deserves. opportunity.”

Chopra went on to lay out his batting order, saying that because he’s a top hitter, it doesn’t make much sense to hit Samson in the middle or lower half.

“Rohit No. 3, Shreyas Iyer No. 4, Deepak Hooda No. 5. Why do you play No. 5 when Samson is a top hitter? If you can’t give him a chance, there’s no point wasting his chances. Instead, give opportunities to those who can really play that position. I’ll bring Venkatesh Iyer at six o’clock,” Chopra said.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

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Anushka Sharma lauds Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘lasting legacy’, sends hugs to his wife Prithi as Team India legend retires

Anushka Sharma shared a heartfelt post for Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Anushka Sharma has become the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. After Ashwin’s shock announcement at the conclusion of the Brisbane Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Anushka took to Instagram to applaud the Indian spinner. (Also read: Anushka Sharma praises chess world champion D Gukesh’s father Dr Rajinikanth as he opens up about sacrifice)

Anushka celebrates Ashwin’s legacy
Taking to her Instagram Stories late on Wednesday night and reshared the video of Ashwin’s retirement speech posted by the Indian Cricket Team’s official handle. Sharing the video on Instagram Stories, Anushka wrote, “@rashwin99 a lasting legacy,” adding applause and blue heart emojis.

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Anushka also tagged fellow WAG, Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, sending her hugs and love through emojis. Anushka has very cordial relations with both Ashwin and Prithi, courtesy her marriage to former Indian captain Virat Kohli. The four have often hung out during Indian team’s overseas tours and celebrated festivals together as well.

Ashwin’s incredible career

R Ashwin, one of the greatest Indian spinners ever, announced his retirement in a press conference on Wednesday after the Brisbane Test ended. He leaves international cricket as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history. Virat Kohli was seen getting emotional at Ashwin’s retirement. TV cameras during the India-Australia Test caught the two sharing a tender moment in the dressing room as Ashwin seemingly told him about his retirement plans hours before the official announcement.

Anushka’s upcoming work

Anushka Sharma is playing a cricketer in her next, Chakda Xpress. A biopic of Indian women’s team legend Jhulan Goswami, the film has been awaiting release for over two years. It is slated to be released on Netflix, but no release date has been announced yet. The actor was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero, way back in 2018.

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