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‘This is the first game of the tournament, not the last’: Virat Kohli after India’s 10-wicket drubbing against Pakistan

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‘This is the first game of the tournament, not the last’: Virat Kohli after India’s 10-wicket drubbing against Pakistan

Virat Kohli’s India team had a difficult start in their T20 World Cup journey as they suffered a 10-match defeat against Pakistan in their first game in Dubai on Sunday.

Although Kohli did save the team with a bat, scoring 57 points with 49 balls, he failed to maintain India’s perfect record against Pakistan in the show. Before the start of the game, India remained unbeaten with neighboring Pakistan in the World Cup, whether it was T20 and ODI.

After being invited to hit the bat first, Shaheen Afridi welcomed India with breathtaking speed as he fired good hitters Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul in a strong game. Kohli then showed some resistance in the middle as India managed to post a respectable 151/7 on the board after 20 overs.

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In response, Pakistan’s opening combination Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan made some wonderful shots, helping their team to end the game with more than two overs. Captain Kohli shared his insights on what went wrong with the Blue Man. He said that Pakistan’s execution on the court is the main difference between the two sides.

“We did not execute it correctly. To our commendation, Pakistan’s performance today surpassed us. They started very well, and 3 wickets with 20 runs were not a good start. We needed wickets very early, but there were With the bat, they absolutely gave us no chance.” Kohli told the host broadcaster Star Sports after the game.

“It played very slowly in the first half. After 10 overs, the batting line is not as easy as the second half. We need 15-20 extra runs. For this, we need a good start, but Pakistan’s Bowling didn’t allow us to get extra runs,” he added.

Kohli also dismissed the idea of ​​deploying additional slow bowlers, saying that the move would be invalid due to dew. “We can make another argument for a slower bowler, but it’s important to stay calm and understand our advantage, because the slower bowler can’t play a role either. This is only the first game of the tournament, not the game. The first game. Finally,” Kohli said.

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This is the first time India has lost T20I by ten wickets. Coincidentally, this is the first time Pakistan has won T20I with ten wickets. India will next face New Zealand on October 31 (Sunday), and Pakistan will face the same opponent on October 26 (Tuesday).

News Source: Hindustan Times

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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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