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South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, India Predicted XI: Captain Virat Kohli Expected To Return In Series Decider

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South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, India Predicted XI: Captain Virat Kohli Expected To Return In Series Decider

The Indian cricket team could make some changes to its final match for their third Test match against South Africa, which is scheduled to start in Cape Town on January 11. The visitors lost the second Test after South Africa captain Dean Elgar showcased great fighting spirit to help his team chase the 240-run goal With Virat Kohli most likely to return in the crucial match, India may have some replacements. Pacer Ishant Sharma is likely to replace Mohammed Siraj. As far as batting goes, it will be interesting to see if the team management picks Shreyas Iyer in place of the middle batsman..

Here’s a look at the possible final playing XI of Team India for the 3rd Test:

Mayank Agarwal: Opener Mayank is in good form on this tour and is expected to be at his best in the final. He has made 113 runs so far, 60 of which are his highest knock.

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KL Rahul: Rahul, who captained India in the second Test, got the purple patch on this tour. He averaged 51.00 points per game after four innings and led the Indian team in scoring with 204 runs.

Cheteshwar Pujara: In the second Test, a struggling Pujara stood up to perform as India’s chips fell. However, his half-century failed to save India as the visitors lost their second match.

Virat Kohli: Kohli could replace Hanuma Vihari and lead the team for the Johannesburg Test after recovering from a back spasm.

Ajinkya Rahane: Rahane’s half-century in 2 Game may have just saved his place in the final XI, as he is currently second on the list of top players in the series.

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Shardul Thakur: Thakur stunned everyone by taking seven wickets in the first innings of the second Test and was also instrumental in setting a challenging goal for the hosts.

Rishabh Pant: Wicketkeeper-batter Pant could get another lifeline, despite the likes of head coach Rahul Dravid admitting a rash shot in his post-match press conference.

Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin’s possession has been below par in this series, and he has only managed three wickets in two games on a pace-friendly pitches. With the bat, he had 80 crucial runs in four innings.

Ishant Sharma: Veteran pacer Ishant can take a look after India struggled with the ball in South Africa’s second innings in the second Test. Siraj, who picked up a knock in Johannesburg, could make way.

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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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