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‘I couldn’t control tears’: Sachin recalls Kohli’s ‘priceless’ gift to him

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‘I couldn’t control tears’: Sachin recalls Kohli’s ‘priceless’ gift to him

The image of Virat Kohli carrying Sachin Tendulkar on his shoulders is etched in our memory after India won the 2011 World Cup. Kohli was playing his first World Cup for India and watched his idol finally win the prestigious tournament in his sixth and final attempt, like many, for the young Indian at the time , this is a dream come true. Perhaps nothing better sums up the nation’s mood than this quote from Kohli at Wankhede Stadium: “He has carried the nation’s burden for 23 years. It’s time to carry it on his shoulders.”

It has been nine years since Tendulkar retired, and Kohli has succeeded the legendary batsman as the quintessential star of Indian cricket. The debate over who is the better batsman between Tendulkar and Kohli may never end, but it’s no secret that both legends have the utmost respect for each other. Kohli and Sachin have shared many stories, but one of the most heartwarming exchanges between the two came after Tendulkar’s farewell Test in Mumbai in 2013.

“Oh, I remember. I just got back into the locker room with tears in my eyes. By then I knew, yeah, I’m going to retire, but when that ball was over, I was like… .’Well, that’s it. You can’t play for India as an international.” So I sat alone in the corner with a towel over my head to dry my tears. I was very emotional and couldn’t control my tears. Virat came to me and gave me the divine clues his father gave him,” Sachin told US journalist Graham Ben Singer in a show on his YouTube channel.

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“I kept it for a while and then gave it back to him…told him it was priceless. It has to stay with you. It belongs to you and no one else. You should hold on to your last breath. I Gave it back to him. So it was an exciting time…that will be with me forever.”

About two years ago, Kohli spoke about this special moment on the same show. He went on to describe that thread as something special he had at that particular moment, and as a gesture of his respect and admiration for Tendulkar, Kohli didn’t hesitate to present it to him.

“We usually thread on the wrist. A lot of people in India do that. So my dad gave me one that he used to have. So I put it in my pocket. Then I thought, this is the most precious thing I have, So it’s like, “My dad gave me this, and I can’t give you anything more valuable. I just wanted to let you know how much you inspired me and how “You mean a lot to all of us. Here’s my little gift to you,” Kohli said.

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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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