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Ricky Ponting picks Virat Kohli’s successor as Test captain

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Ricky Ponting picks Virat Kohli’s successor as Test captain

It has been more than two weeks since Virat Kohli resigned as Test captain. During this period, several names have emerged as potential candidates to replace the 33-year-old in the traditional format. While many of the game’s veterans have voiced their opinions explaining their right person to take over the role, former Australia captain and game legend, Ricky Ponting has also joined the ranks in supporting Rohit Sharma.

Rohit was earlier named India’s new white captain after Kohli’s removal from the ODI captaincy in November last year, and was also named as the new vice-captain of the Test team to replace Ajinkya Rahane. As such, he has become the front-runner to replace Kohli and become the full-form captain of India.

In a conversation with ex-cricketer Issa Guha in the first episode of ICC Review, Pontin explained that Rohit’s success with Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians is the reason he should The main reason for being named as Kohli’s successor.

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“I think from that moment on, what he did with the Mumbai Indians proved that. He has been a very successful leader there and has been the same in the few times he has led India.

“If I go back to what I said at the beginning when you’re in the captaincy role to be at the top of your game, after what he’s done with his Test cricket over the last 2-3 years, it’s hard Argued. He was as good as anyone in the world during that time, and we know how good he is as a white ball player.

“They (BCCI) will also decide what to do with their roles, whether it’s splitting them up or wanting to keep the same captain in all formats,” he said.

Rohit has won five IPL titles with the Mumbai Indians, making them the most successful team in tournament history. Rohit has also led the Indian white team on several occasions but has yet to lead in red-ball cricket.

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Besides Rohit, Ponting has other captain options under consideration. While he was full of praise for Rahane’s leadership, he had no problem with KL Rahul’s potential to be the next Test captain.

“Honestly, I’ve worked with Ajinkya – he’s just a great guy, a very, very good player. He wasn’t the best batsman in the Test, but we saw him in leadership The side’s performance came in last summer’s series against Australia.

“I don’t know KL Rahul very well – his name got fired a bit. All the reports I’ve heard about him are he’s an amazing guy and he’s playing well and starting to have a really good Test record. , especially overseas it’s impressive,” he explained.

There are two other names on tour – the young Rishabh Pant, who has worked with Ponting in the Delhi capital, and Jasprit Bumrah.

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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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