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Mahela Jayawardena’s first five picks for his dream T20 team include one Indian and two Pakistanis

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Mahela Jayawardena’s first five picks for his dream T20 team include one Indian and two Pakistanis

Former Sri Lanka captain and current Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardena revealed his first five picks for a dream T20 XI if he were given the task of assembling one. Jayawardena’s first five picks included two Pakistani cricketers, one each from India, England, and Afghanistan. The only Indian in Jayawardene’s top five picks for a dream T20 side was Jasprit Bumrah. Jayawardena chose the Indian pacer as his third option.

“I’ve always admired Jasprit Bumrah because he can bowl in different phases of an innings,” Jayawardena told the ICC. “He’s another wicket-taker option, and there’s no one better than Jasprit Bumrah when it comes to closing an innings,” he added.

Rashid Khan, an Afghanistan leg-spinner who currently plays for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, was the MI head coach’s first choice. Rashid, according to the Sri Lankan legend, can pick wickets in a variety of situations while also scoring crucial runs with the bat.

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“The bowlers, in my opinion, are the most important aspect of T20 cricket, and Rashid Khan is an excellent spinner who can also bat. He’s an excellent number seven or eight batter who can be used in a variety of situations depending on your lineup. Rashid would be my first choice because he can bowl in different phases of an innings, such as the Powerplay, the middle overs, and the death overs, depending on the conditions “Jayawardena continued.

Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has emerged as one of the best bowlers in white-ball cricket in the last year or so, was Jayawardena’s third choice.

“I’m going to go with two more bowlers,” Jayawardena said, “and the first one is going to be a left-armer in Shaheen Afridi.” “He had a great World Cup last year, bowls very well with the new ball and is more than capable of getting some swing early too. He is a wicket taking option too that bowls very well at the death as well, so can be considered a good attacking option.”

Jayawardena chose the current IPL 2022 Orange Cap holder. Jos Buttler has made his debut.

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“I’d probably start Jos with the bat,” Jayawardena said. “He is a very aggressive player who excels at both pace and spin. He’s been in great form recently in the IPL, and he also did well in the recent T20 World Cup in the UAE, where he played well in difficult conditions “Added he.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan has been named as Jaywardena’s wicketkeeper.

“The wicketkeeper-batter is the next option, and I’m going with Mohammad Rizwan,” Jayawardena said. I understand he frequently opens the batting for Pakistan, but I believe he can bat in the middle order as well. He’s an excellent spinner and a very busy player.”

When Jayawardena was given the option to include one player from the past, he chose Chris Gayle as Buttler’s opening partner.

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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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