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‘Worth the wait’: India’s legendary pacer eager to watch Bumrah-Archer ‘bowl in tandem’ in IPL

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‘Worth the wait’: India’s legendary pacer eager to watch Bumrah-Archer ‘bowl in tandem’ in IPL

Mumbai Indians (MI) director of cricket operations Zaheer Khan can’t wait to see the England racer take on Jasprit Bumrah on the pitch at the Jofra Archer on day 2 of the big Indian Premier League (IPL) auction partner.

However, due to injury, Archer will not be able to play in the upcoming edition, but Khan thinks it will be worth the wait to watch the duo start tandem bowling for the team in a future T20 league.

“You eagerly wait for a partner to come on the field, and so do I. Seeing two legendary fast bowlers bowling in tandem, I’m glad it seems possible and worth the wait,” Khan was quoted as saying in an ANI report.

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Despite being unavailable, Archer generated good interest from multiple franchises before it was eventually acquired by MI for Rs 8 crore. The England striker will only play for the team from next season.

The five-time IPL champion also has Singapore’s formidable batsman Tim David, whom many see as the perfect fit in Hardik Pandya’s absence. The Singapore-Australian cricketer was sold to MI for Rs 825 crore.

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene shared his thoughts on the acquisition of David, saying: “He’s a red-hot player at the moment, known to be a tough batsman. We know we have available Funding, many hundreds of players are targeting us. Like Bumrah-Archer with the ball, Pollard-David can with the bat.

Meanwhile, the team has also acquired young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore, the most expensive acquisition.

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“Ishan Kishan is an Indian batsman, he is a left-handed batsman. We always back ourselves when we see talent, Ishan is 23 years old and he is an important aspect of the team, that’s what Why we value him as a team. The dynamics of the auction, that’s the auction, and we’re delighted to have him. Ishan has worked hard, he’s evolved. We’re looking forward to it,” added Jayawardene.

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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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