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‘Had a chat with Kohli during IPL’21 first half. He talked about stepping away’

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‘Had a chat with Kohli during IPL’21 first half. He talked about stepping away’

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a big reveal on Monday about Virat Kohli’s decision to leave the T20I captaincy, which he announced back in September, ahead of India’s T20 World Cup campaign in the UAE.

Speaking to former cricketer Isa Guha in the first episode of ICC Review, Ponting revealed that he had spoken to the 33-year-old in the first leg of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which takes place in April. On September 9 and May 2, when matches were postponed as India’s Covid fears grew, Kohli had spoken of quitting the white captaincy. That means Kohli made up his mind five months before the official announcement on Twitter.

Ponting’s revelation came when he expressed the shock of Kohli’s call to Test captaincy as he spoke enthusiastically about Test cricket during his discussions with the Indian batsman during IPL 2021.

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“Yes, it did (surprise me),” Pontin said. “Probably the main reason is that I had a chat and a good catch-up with Virat before the first part of the IPL (2021) was postponed.

“He was talking about leaving white-ball cricket (from captain) and his passion for continuing to be Test match captain. He just loved and cherished this job and that position very much. Obviously, India Test team has achieved under him. Great achievement, I listened, really, really surprised.

“You only have to watch him on the field for an hour of the day to understand his passion for the job and role and how much he wants the team to win and how much he wants the best in Indian cricket. “

A month after the T20 World Cup, Kohli was removed from the ODI captaincy and subsequently sparked a huge controversy in Indian cricket. Later in January, a day after India’s 2-1 Test series defeat in South Africa, Kohli announced on Twitter his decision to step down as Test captain.

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The legendary cricketer then tried to decipher the reasoning behind Kohli’s call, admitting that India has been the most difficult team in the world to captain due to huge pressure from fans.

“I was shocked, but then I started thinking about other things, even my own time as captain. I’ve said publicly that I probably thought I played a few years longer than I should have in hindsight. I think I might have Captain has been a few years longer than I should have been.

“So I think international cricket captains and even coaches have a shelf life. Virat has been there for almost seven years. If any country in the world is the hardest to captain, it’s probably India because ‘the game is popular,’ Every Indian loves to see the fate of Indian cricket teams, whether they are good or bad. You weigh all these things. “

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Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood.
Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film.

But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!”

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While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu.

We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always going to be my priority. Even amongst my professional commitments, he will remain that. That doesn’t mean I don’t do other things. I try to revolve my stuff around Izhaan as much as I can,” says the 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2018.

“I also try to not leave him too much, at max maybe one-two nights if I have to travel for work. All of it works itself out. I try to find a balance,” she adds. Being a busy public figure also means that she is constantly in the public eye.

Doing and saying the right thing in her life must be a pressure. Does Mirza feel it? “Being famous or not comes with it’s own set of challenges. More than the pressure, I feel a sense of responsibility.

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I feel there are so many kids who look up to you, so you have a certain sense of responsibility about how you conduct yourself. I try to be myself as much as I can in the public eye. I feel humbled and honoured to be in this position. I speak from my heart,” she quips.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon and former World No. 1 doubles player, has recently revealed that conversations are underway for a potential biopic about her life. In an exclusive interview, Sania opened up about how she has been approached by individuals.

interested in bringing her inspiring journey to the big screen. “Individuals have been conversing, and it’s something that could definitely happen in the future,” she shared. While she didn’t provide specifics, the possibility of a Sania Mirza biopic has excited her fans, who have long admired her achievements on and off the court.

Sania’s remarkable career includes six Grand Slam titles, a career-high doubles ranking, and her pioneering efforts to break stereotypes in the world of sports. Beyond her athletic prowess.

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she has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, making to make her story even more compelling. From her struggles and sacrifices to her triumphs and resilience, a biopic would surely highlight the journey of a woman who has defied the odds and become a trailblazer in the world of tennis.

The conversation around a biopic is not surprising, as there has been increasing interest in telling the stories of influential sports figures, especially women, whose contributions have often been underappreciated. With a potential biopic on the horizon, Sania could inspire yet another generation of young athletes, especially girls, to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

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