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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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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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