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South Africa win second Test by 198 runs, level series

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South Africa beat New Zealand on 198 points in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday, dashing the hosts’ hopes of a landmark series victory over the Proteas.

After suffering a second-worst Test defeat in their first meeting in Christchurch, South Africa rebounded brilliantly on the Hagley Oval to take the black caps in the second innings after the fifth day of tea The team was eliminated with 227 points.

Chasing a would-be world record victory target of 426 runs, New Zealand resumed on 94 for four in the morning and there was a flicker of hope they might save the match as wicketkeeper Tom Blundell and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme reached lunch at 180 for five.

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After half-time, however, the home side’s resistance eased quickly as both players dragged pacer Marco Jansen to the fielder’s side, dropping their wickets.

Jansen and pace striker Kagiso Rabada crossed from behind with a second fresh ball before early rain brought morning tea as South Africa needed a wicket to win.

Spinner Keshav Maharaj grabbed Matt Henry lbw’s duck to seal the victory.

Match star Rabada said his side had to improve after their first game defeat.

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“Playing against New Zealand is never easy, we know what we have to do and I’m glad we got the job done,” he added.

“We didn’t rock at all in the first Test… We knew we had to win this game, at least 1-1.”

New Zealand seaman Henry, who was named the series’ best player, said the hosts were disappointed they didn’t get their first win in the Test series against the Proteas.

“Obviously we have high hopes for this game, but you have to take your hat off to South Africa,” Henry said.

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“I feel like their comeback is very strong and definitely deserves a second Test.

“I think the stakes are high…it does work in their favor time and time again. We’ve been fighting, but in the end it’s not there.”

Lutho Sipamla previously denied New Zealand third-placed Devon Conway his fourth Test century and broke a stubborn 85-run five-wicket partnership with Blundell.

The Proteas’ third seafarer trapped Conway lbw 92 and New Zealand lost a DRS transfer as the batsman tried to overturn the decision.

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Brendel kept hitting the ball with composure and patience until executing a half-hearted pull that allowed Temba Bavuma to grab the short midfield with ease.

De Granholm scored a century in the first inning, and on Janssen’s next he hit Vian Mulder straight at the leg tube.

Jensen grabbed the third wicket as end Kyle Jamison hit Rabada with 12 shots from deep.

Rabada returned to attack, Tim Souther leading in the middle of the wicket against Siphamra and 17 minutes in, allowing Maharaj to win the final wicket.

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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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