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India Predicted XI vs WI 1st T20: ‘Kul-Cha’ reunion likely at Eden Gardens

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India will be looking to follow up their 3-0 ODI series sweep against the West Indies with a good start in the three-match T20I series that begins on Wednesday. The series will be played entirely at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens.

Bowling was India’s strength in the ODI series. While the hosts failed to cross 300 in both matches in which they batted first, they dismissed the West Indies for 176 in the first ODI, 193 in the second, and 169 in the third.

Here is a look at the predicted playing XI for India:

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1 Rohit Sharma The Indian captain was one of the few batters who managed to score a half-century in the ODI series. However, he was dismissed for just five and 13 runs in the second and third ODI after scoring 60 in the first.

2 Ishan Kishan With KL Rahul being ruled out for the T20I series with a hamstring injury, Ishan Kishan could be seen opening the Indian innings. While Ruturaj Gaikwad is also in the squad, Kishan seems to be placed above him in the pecking order and could be given a chance in the T20Is despite being dropped for the second and third ODIs after his 36-ball 28 in the first.

3 Virat Kohli The former captain scored just 26 runs in the ODI series and India will be hoping that he finds some kind of form in the T20Is. Kohli

4 Rishabh Pant Pant will be vice-captain of the team in Rahul’s absence. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the ODI series, even being experimented as an opener with Rohit.

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5 Suryakumar Yadav The middle-order batter finished as the highest run-scorer in the ODI series and is expected to be a regular in all three T20Is. He scored 104 runs in the series with the highest score of 64.

6 Shreyas Iyer Iyer scored 80 runs in the third ODI, which was the only match he played in the series, coming in at No.4. It was his 110-run stand with Pant that set up the match for India after they were reduced to 42/3 in the first 10 overs.

7 Deepak Chahar The fast bowler’s ability with the bat makes him a valuable asset in the lower order and he remains one of the most lethal bowlers around in the shortest format. Like Suryakumar, Chahar could be a regular in the T20I series as well.

8 Shardul Thakur Shardul Thakur was recently brought for a massive ₹10.75 crore by Delhi Capitals and despite being a partnership breaker, India would hope the all-rounder, along with Chahar, can provide late fireworks if it comes down to it.

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9 Kuldeep Yadav With Ravindra Jadeja still out of the squad, and Axar yet to recover entirely, Kuldeep could be picked as the spin-bowling all-rounder for the series. With the spin-friendly conditions in Kolkata, it is likely that India will opt for a chinaman bowler over a seamer.

10 Yuzvendra Chahal We might finally get to witness the reunion of ‘Kul-Cha’. Yuzvendra Chahal was impressive in the ODIs against West Indies and with Kuldeep, Chahal can recreate the magic which once made both wrist-spinners a big threat in limited-overs cricket for India.

11 Mohammed Siraj The pacer was one of the star performers for India in the third ODI, picking three wickets for 29 runs as India dismissed West Indies for just 169 runs. He picked a wicket each in the first two ODIs.

India predicted XI for 1st T20I: 1 Rohit Sharma (captain), 2 Ishan Kishan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), 5 Suryakumar Yadav, 6 Shreyas Iyer, 7 Deepak Chahar, 8 Shardul Thakur, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Yuzvendra Chahal, 11 Mohammed Siraj

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Is a Sania Mirza biopic in the works? She reveals: Individuals have been conversing…

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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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