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‘Virat will have to decide with Rahul Dravid’: Former BCCI selector on ‘big question’ for India ahead of series decider

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‘Virat will have to decide with Rahul Dravid’: Former BCCI selector on ‘big question’ for India ahead of series decider

Virat Kohli was spotted training in the net ahead of the third and final Test against South Africa and the return of the Test captain could see Hanuma Vihari eliminated from the team. Kohli, 33, was in the second match due to upper back spasms as KL Rahul’s Indian side suffered a seven-wicket defeat in Johannesburg.

Ajinkya Rahane’s place in the starting XI had a question mark before the veteran hitter hit 58 in the Rangers’ second inning. Kohli and head coach Rahul Dravid are sticking with Rahane despite his inconsistency with the Willows, while the former Test vice-captain may keep his place in the mix.

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim also weighed in on India’s selection woes following Kohli’s return to the field. To win their first series on South African soil, India started the Test rubber on a positive note, winning by 113 points in the Centurion opener, before the hosts retaliated and clinched the second game with 1-1 equalizer.

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“The biggest question that will be raised is the team composition. Virat will have to decide with Rahul Dravid what the XI should be. The big question is, will you leave out Ajinkya because Virat Kohli will be back in the XI Rahane or Hanuma Vihari,” Karim told India News.

India can also include Ishant Sharma or Umesh Yadav in the five-man bowler attack if Mohammed Siraj is not in the series tiebreaker. Hyderabad pacemaker suffers hamstring injury in second test.

“Siraji is injured now, so who are you going to replace him with. I think if you look at experience, you should definitely play Ishant Sharma. But things will depend on Umesh and Ishant in the Nets Who’s bowling is better,” Karim further said.

Former Indian all-rounder Reetinder Sodhi also touched on the selection dilemma and said Rahane will get a “lifeline” if he retains his place in Playing XI. “Rahane has also got the running points and has seen the form. So it’s going to be a huge decision and if Rahane comes on, it could be his lifeline because somewhere or other, he’s been struggling. He’ll be able to if He won the tiebreaker for India and cemented his position again,” he said.

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The Indian team arrived in Cape Town on Saturday ahead of the third Test, scheduled for January 11-15. Dravid also hinted at Kohli’s return to the rubber for the final match after India lost seven wickets in the second Test.

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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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