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‘I had to take a 7 AM flight. I got call at 11 PM that I’m no longer in team’: CSK pacer recalls ‘disheartening’ moment

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‘I had to take a 7 AM flight. I got call at 11 PM that I’m no longer in team’: CSK pacer recalls ‘disheartening’ moment

In the 2022 Indian Premier League, the Chennai Super Kings had a difficult season. The captaincy was a back-and-forth affair this season, with MS Dhoni handing over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja and the all-rounder handing it back to the former skipper just eight games in. The season was further marred by inconsistent performances, and the team is now relying on a variety of outcomes to get them to the playoffs, as well as winning all of its remaining games.

Deepak Chahar, one of the CSK’s main Indian bowlers, had also been ruled out of the season due to injury. In his absence, the team fielded a number of Indian pacers in the XI, with Mukesh Choudhary and Simarjeet Singh stepping up for CSK in recent games.

Simarjeet, who made his Super Kings debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad, starred in the team’s previous match against Delhi Capitals, taking 2/27 in four overs. Simarjeet was selected by CSK in the mega auction for INR 20 lakh, and was previously a member of the Mumbai Indians when he was signed during the second phase of the season last year.

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Simarjeet, who plays for Delhi, has previously represented India’s U19 teams; however, in a video for CSK, the bowler recalled being dropped from the squad just hours before the departure.

“There was this one time when I was chosen to play for India, in the Asia Cup for the U-19 team.” I received a call the day before we were to leave, informing me that I would be unable to attend the Asia Cup due to a rule prohibiting those who had previously competed at the U19 level from competing again. The selectors cancelled my selection because I had played at the level the previous year,” Simarjeet explained.

“I was supposed to fly out at 7 a.m., but I got a call at 11 p.m. saying I was no longer a part of the team.” As a result, I was discouraged. My parents tried to console me by telling me that I should be proud of my accomplishments. This incident inspired me to try out for India in another series, such as the Emerging Cup or something similar,” Simarjeet said.

So far, the Indian pacer has taken 37 wickets in 11 first-class appearances for Delhi. He has also played for the side in 23 List A matches and as many T20 matches.

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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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