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Krunal Pandya hugs Sri Lanka batsman after diving in front of him

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Krunal Pandya hugs Sri Lanka batsman after diving in front of him

As Sri Lanka’s first innings of the first ODI against India has come to an end with Chamika Karunaratne pushing the hosts to a competitive 262 in 50 overs, netizens on Twitter are loving Krunal Pandya’s bear hug. India’s limited-over series against Sri Lanka kickstarted on Sunday with Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav getting their debut caps.

With not much swing at the dry pitch of Colombo, Team India’s famous spin duo ‘KulCha’ Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal came into the groove and choked Sri Lanka in the middle-overs. Apart from Chahal and Kuldeep, Krunal Pandya turned out to be the third spin option of skipper Shikhar Dhawan. Although Krunal Pandya proved economical for Team India, netizens are impressed with the spinner’s warm gesture while bowling.

Bowling the 22nd over of the match, Krunal Pandya tossed up to striker Dhananjaya de Silva which he hit straight to him. Krunal Pandya leaped to keep Dhananjaya on the strike, he almost collided during his dive with the non-striker Charith Asalanka. However, what happened next won many hearts on social media as Krunal Pandya stood up hugged Charith Asalanka.

News Source : DNA India

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

About Harry Potter series

Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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