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China's 31th Antarctic exploration team return to Waigaoqiao dock on April 10, 2015 in Shanghai, China. PEOPLE Icebreaker Xuelong (Snow Dragon) left Shanghai on October 30 in 2014, sailed across Hobart of Australia and finally arrived in Zhongshan Station. File CHHICHHORE BAGS BEST HINDI FILM IN NEWS AT 67TH NATIONAL FILM AWARDS: After late actor Sushant Singh-starrer film ‘Chhichhore’ bagged ‘Best Hindi Film’ accolade at the prestigious 67th TODAY National Film Awards, actor Varun Sharma who also featured in the film dedicated the award to the late star. 5 ‘Chhichhore’ is a movie full of nostalgia CATCH THE RAIN, SAYS PM MODI; and plays on the themes of friendship EMPHASISES ON SAVING WATER and college life. rime Minister Narendra Modi on KANGANA BAGS ‘BEST ACTRESS’ Monday launched ‘Jal Shakti THE FOURTH TIME, THANKS ALL: Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ P Actress Kangana Ranaut won the campaign for conserving water and China’s Polar Ambition: National Film Award as ‘Best Actress’ for stressed that every penny of MGNREGA the fourth time for her performances in funds be spent on rain water conser- ‘Manikarnika’ and ‘Panga.’ Shortly after vation till the monsoon arrives. How is China occupying key the announcement, she posted a thank-  Addressing an event at the virtual spots in Antarctica? you video on social media for the cast launch of the campaign on the World World Sees Red SCIENTIFIC: China has five research and crew of both films, saying her win Water Day, Modi said it is a matter of ith the aim to part of its geopolitical am- Council, in an article for the stations on Antarctica, said Gray, would not be possible without them. concern that majority of rain water in dominate the bitions, according to a re- magazine said that al- adding, Beijing has used some of its Arctic and port published in ‘The though the western coun- India gets wasted. He said the more the rain Antarctic bases for satellite stations water is conserved, the less will be the dependence W Antarctica re- National Interest.’ tries have taken note of Chi- gions, China has been pour- Alexander B Gray, a na’s designs over the Arc- and high-powered telescopes, both of on groundwater. ing investments and ag- Senior Fellow in National tic, however, Beijing’s which have military applications. This day gressively constructing a Security Affairs at the machinations in Antarcti- Despite the warning signs, none of the fleet of polar icebreakers as American Foreign Policy ca remain little-known. that year OUTRAGE OVER HEBDO’S JOKE ON bases have been inspected since 2015. MILITARY: Gray said China’s construc- PALACE-MEGHAN ROW WHO DOES ANTARCTICA BELONG TO? tion of a permanent Antarctic airfield WORLD TB tary nature” are prohibited. in 2018, its growing fleet of icebreak- French magazine used a front-page DAY is Both the United States and ers, and an influx of People’s cartoon of the Queen kneeling on China are signatories to the Liberation Army personnel at Beijing’s celebrated Meghan Markle’s neck. A 2 treaty and its most important research stations are just a few of every year Charlie Hebdo headlined the pic: ‘Why addendum – the 1991 Madrid Protocol, Beijing’s military objectives. Meghan left Buckingham’ and a speech on March which permanently prohibits extrac- bubble from her says: “I couldn't RARE EARTH: Also, Chinese experts tive mining, protects the unique flora 24 annually to breathe any more.” The reference to believe the Madrid Protocol expires in and fauna of the continent. commemorate the date when George Floyd’s death in the US last 2048, along with the accompanying The enforcement mechanism of ban on mining in the Antarctic. This year sparked outrage. Dr Halima Begum, Dr Robert Koch announced his Antarctica is considered a global the Antarctic Treaty and its pro- development has prompted Chinese a head of anti-racism think tank, tweeted: discovery of Mycobacterium commons to be preserved “for 3 tocols is an inspection system, officials to openly speculate about the "#Charlie-Hebdo, this is wrong on every 1 peaceful purposes only” under whereby signatories undertake periodic Southern Continent as a potential tuberculosis, the bacillus that level. It demeans the issues & causes offence, the terms of the 1959 Antarctic visits to the stations maintained by 30 source for rare earth elements. causes TB in 1882. across the board.” Many found it ‘bad humour’. Treaty and “any measures of a mili- countries. WHEN TITANS MEET AI Sophia’s first digital ARTSPHERE: Know About work up for sale World Wisdom Map It is a WHATuni que project featuring life les- Tesla chief Elon Musk and former Amazon CEO Jeff sons and stories of people from Bezos have been feuding publicly for years, but each one of the 195 countries in not many know that the two once met for a the world. The collation and exhi- friendly dinner in 2004. A photograph from the bition of human wisdom is show- cased on an artistic and interac- meeting is currently going viral on social media - obot artist Sophia, whose one artwork selling this month for tive digital world map, which and it even captured Elon Musk’s attention, who first artwork goes up for nearly $70 million. combines visual and wisdom reacted to it on Twitter. auction today, says she “I hope the people like my work, anthropology that people have to EXAMPLES: The map has exclu- draws inspiration for her and the humans and I can collabo- R offer one another, promoting nisms that the people employ sively curated life lessons from work from people and is open to fu- rate in new and exciting ways,” ture creative partnerships with Sophia said. cross-cultural understanding and to make the most of these deep dive segments of humans. creating social impact. strange times of COVID-19. Singapore, transgender women TRUMP ON OWN SOCIAL MEDIA A digital artwork by the Hong The intelligent art Accordin It took of India, influence from across ■ PLATFORM? Kong-based Hanson Robotics hu- Sophia, who was unveiled in 2016, g to the the world including Nobel lau- manoid, in the form of a Non-Fun- produced her art in collaboration team gible Token (NFT), is to be auc- with Italian digital artist Andrea Project HOW reate Jody Williams, Bollywood ormer US president Donald Trump WHY tioned in the first sale of such Bonaceto, known for portraits. Fuel India and Singapore over 11 months to document a actors Abhay Deol, Dia Mirza, is planning to return to social pieces, created jointly with artifi- ■ Called ‘Sophia Instantiation’, the International Foundation’s Arts story for each country. In collab- popular Latvian musician F media by launching his own cial intelligence (AI). digital work is a 12-second MP4 file For Good Projects, this con- oration with 10 Southeast Asian MaraUpmane-Holšteine, platform after being suspended from NFTs, a digital signature saved showing the evolution of Bonace- artists, 30 original pieces have on blockchain ledgers that allows to’s portrait into Sophia’s digital sciousness project further Madame Sophie Trudeau (wife Twitter and Facebook, one of Trump’s anyone to verify the ownership and painting, and is accompanied by a sparks awareness about the het- been created inspired by the life of Canadian PM Justin senior advisors told Fox News. “I do authenticity of items, have become physical artwork, painted by Sophia erogeneity of lifestyles, as well lessons and impact of each of Trudeau), amongst others. think that we’re going to see President the latest investment craze, with on a printout of her self-portrait. as the myriad coping mecha- these stories. Trump returning to social media in probably about two or three months here, with his own platform,” said Trump’s senior adviser Jason Miller. DRIVING DIVERSITY: HAMILTON Raising a ‘French’ toast to Covid chats! READY TO CHASE 8TH F1 TITLE UK students, French Every Monday at 4:30 pm British up the monotony and solitude of Ami’ programme last year, there time — 5.30 pm in France — Elliot Covid restrictions imposed on both have been 110 pairings of French f Lewis Hamilton wins an eighth seniors team up for Bellman, 20, keeps an unlikely sides of the Channel. seniors with French learners. Formula One title, he will move appointment with 97-year-old Bellman goes on to tell her the “The online conversations have one ahead of fellow great lockdown tete-a- I Jacqueline Tolu. latest news from the Warwick helped to stop my French from get- Michael Schumacher. Hamilton's tete to bridge gap “Comment allez-vous?” (how are University, in England, where he is ting rusty — and combat a sense of decision to pen a one-year contract you?) he asks Tolu over Skype. studying French, Spanish and isolation in lockdown. I think that with Mercedes has sparked specula- between Tolu, who lives in a retirement home Japanese. Tolu, in turn, regales him the two groups most affected by tion he may call it quits when the generations and in Bonneuil-sur-Marne, just outside with memories of the 14 years she the lockdown are the younger and sun sets on the F1 season at the Abu of Paris, tells him she is doing fine. spent in Africa. the older generation,” he said, Dhabi GP in December. learn French The pair’s weekly chats are breaking Since the inception of the ‘Share adding, “this helped us bond.” “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021

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puters and hand held devices; ex- pands course offerings, experi- The mind, once stretched by a ences, and learning materials; sup- ports learning 24 hours a day, sev- Technology and en days a week; builds 21st cen- new idea, never returns to its tury skills; increases student en- gagement and motivation; and ac- celerates learning. Technology also has the power to transform original dimensions teaching by ushering in a new online education model of connected teaching. This amal Public School its success story by consistent education system, there are e need technol- model links teachers to their stu- is one of the finest hard work, grit, and relentless three words that we keep nec- ogy in every dents and to professional content, and best schools of efforts. The latest pedagogies, essarily in mind: empathising, classroom and resources, and systems to help K Vikaspuri, Delhi assimilation of technology engaging, and monitoring. in every stu- them improve their own instruc- with a strong intellectual with an education that com- Fun-filled ice-breakers are W dent’s and tion and personalise learning. heartbeat, and an unequivocal mensurate with the need of the used to encourage teamwork teacher’s hand, because it is the Technology has given voice commitment to social and build trust. Students pen and paper of our time, and to the shyest student of the class service, a curriculum are engaged in online it is the lens through which we also. At one end, online learning that develops leader- session through forums, experience much of our world.” opportunities and the use of open ship amongst our chat box, podcasts, and David Warlick educational resources and other scholars and fosters other online teaching Technology has evolved the technologies can increase educa- them to become re- tools like Kahoot, human civilisation and changed tional productivity by accelerat- sponsible citizens of Quizzes, Mentimeter, the way it works and operates. It ing the rate of learning; reducing the country. The school and Story-Weaver, and so has created smart Gen-Z leaders costs associated with instructional is affiliated to the Cen- on. There is a redressal of tomorrow. Technology plays a materials or program ; tral Board of Sec- committee for the strug- pivotal role in different aspects of and better utilising teacher time. ondary Education. The gling students and net- modern day society and in our On the other hand, it might have school has recently works of peers are main- DR ANITA AHUJA, Principal, life as well. Starting from the ba- ladders that lead to heaven. In the a negative effect on students in been embellished with tained to resolve issues sic routine tasks to the cumber- past, the teacher was apprehen- Suraj Bhan DAV Public School, classroom, which causes uncon- one of the greatest ac- among themselves. We some responsibilities to be han- sive or maybe moving with baby Vasant Vihar trollable device use, distractions, colades. The school’s emphasize on generat- dled, technology plays a role in steps to use technology as a tool the risk of cyber-bullying and lim- principal, Dr Reema ing possibilities of cre- various ways. As and when tech- of learning in the classroom, but place great teachers, but in the ited face-to-face communication. Tandon received the ating digital competen- nology advances, we get to see a last year, we saw a shift in ideas hands of great teachers, it’s trans- However, I am hopeful that when Principal of the Year cy and other 21st centu- mix of emotions amongst people and opinions and now the old formational,” said George Couros. a student is exposed to a world of Award. ry skills amongst our from different walks of life, es- model of classroom teaching Technology ushers in funda- opportunities, they would some- Martin Luther King learners. We believe that pecially in education. Though we seems to be so obsolete. The ex- mental structural changes that how learn to take it in their stride Jr’s quote, ‘A genuine leader is hour have become too handy the purpose of education is not can’t undermine the ill-effects of periences of an educationist can be integral to achieving sig- and learn to be more aware and not a searcher for consensus, for our teachers. Innovation in just imparting knowledge but technology as a tool in the hand about how they switched over nificant improvements in pro- vigilant. The most imminent thing but a molder of consensuses’, education is a trend at KPS. to instill good ethical values of a youngster, we are fully aware from offline to online teaching is ductivity. Used to support both is how we learn to change with hold true for her, which is why We live in a digital ecosystem, too like character-building, that the world would have come commendable and resonate with teaching and learning, technolo- the changing times and embrace she was bestowed with this and it is vital that education- self-discipline, kindness, grat- to a halt, if technology was not success stories. gy infuses classrooms with digi- it rather than looking for long prestigious award. The school al institutions adapt. To get the itude, forgiveness and courte- the way it was. Well, crosses are “Technology will never re- tal learning tools, such as com- about its darker side. has scripted another page of maximum outcome from this ousness in the students. The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more yan International School, Sohna road, vidual and community, throughout his life. largest urban sanitation and cleanliness of society about the importance of working to- Gurugram received an Appreciation Following in his footprints, Swachh Bharat survey. It has been instrumental in foster- wards making towns and cities better place to Certificate for their contribution to- Mission campaign achieved encouraging ing a spirit of healthy competition among reside in. It was also a culmination programme Rwards Swachata Prahri Samman - 2021 results. This vision will be translated into town and cities to improve their service on Swachh Bharat Mission. The school prin- by Mr Dheeraj Kumar,SBM Joint Commis- action by bringing in community partici- delivery to citizens and towards creating cipal, Ms Peeya Sharma appreciated the con- sioner, Gurugram . pation for clean toilets and integrated cleaner cities and bring behaviour change tribution of the Ryanites towards spreading Cleanliness is the mantra of Mahatma waste management to make Gurugram in the citizen towards cleaning. The pri- awareness among people about cleanliness. Gandhi ji, Father of Nation. He followed, open defection free, zero waste, dust free mary goal of Swachh Survekshan is to en- This campaign was not only about cleanli- taught and promoted the con- ,plastic free and green. courage large scale citizen participation ness but also cleaning up streets, roads, above cept of cleanliness for the indi- Swachh Survekshan is the world’s and create awareness amongst all sections all hygiene and sanitation standards. Commemorative stories A mesmerising trip to North East India ommemorating the birth an- Being involved in this 15-day long Vir- niversary of their mentor, ASN tual Sports Celebration, gave students International School, Mayur Vi- a chance to understand and develop their Char, has always striven to do ability to perform in a highly competi- their best in carrying out the vision of tive setting, which is highly required at their founder chairperson K L Luthra; every step of life to strive ahead. Devel- and following his goals for a real edu- oping an appreciation for the values of cation and for learnings along with the the past, the excitement of the present preparation for a successful life. As is and embracing the challenges of the up- rightly said, ‘The whole is stronger than coming times, the school chairperson the sum of its parts,’ the school cele- believes in creating an ideal atmosphere brated Founder’s Day that reminded AS- with serene surroundings in terms of Nites of being an important and strong holistic development of its learners. The community that stood the test of time event not only gave life to the thoughts with a great history. The Founder’s Day and aspirations of the students, but also celebration culminated with ‘Fitness Fi- unleashed a wide spectrum of their esta 2021’and the unveiling of the mag- sports skills in terms of mental and phys- azine ‘Naman 2019-20’, to ical growth. The chairperson reflected ountains have an allure like in front of us was a nations. The variety of mark the birth anniver- his exhilaration in his words that the no other, their effect on our glass-like lake which species in the park was sary of the founder chair- school is leaving no stone unturned, be was surrounded by marvellous and extraordi- person K L Luthra. An ex- it online learnings or live sessions. He mind is one of a kind. Last travaganza of activities was expressed gratitude to the parents in his year, I went on a trip to these mountains nary. Later we set off to designed to contribute to the words and said, where parents give roots Sikkim,M Assam, Meghalaya, and West almost covered by the Cherapunji, Meghalaya all-round development of the to their children to stay grounded, the Bengal along with my mother. We arrived snow, but behind us, where again we witnessed young learners. The celebrations school gives them wings to fly high and at Baghdogra airport and took a car to the story was entirely several waterfalls along commenced with the rendition of always explore with buoyant energy at ‘Gurupaduka Stotra’ followed by all times. His key message was on the Sikkim and along the way we saw multi- different. There were with caves and the one the traditional lamp lighting cer- importance of patience, perseverance ple waterfalls. miles and miles of dry and only living root bridge. emony, and a short video on the and fearlessness to achieve success in We then stayed in Gangtok for two barren land and there From there two of the genesis of school and past life. He spoke on how all must embrace nights during which we visited the mar- was no tree in sight. families that travelled alongside us voy- glimpses of the chairman’s the changes and radically alter the way The whole package was, all in all, straight aged back to home while we continued speeches. The event was the cul- they live with. He stressed on the im- kets, and tourist attrac- mination of scintillating music, portance of karma, being optimistic with tions after which we out of a fairy tale. to wander in Kolkata, where we experi- dance and individual instru- ambitious goals and keeping sustain- were on our way to the After witnessing this enced the classic Bengali culture. In mental performances that ex- ability at the forefront. The chairperson snow-topped mountains heavenly spot we took off addition to this, we managed to travel to emplified that sky is not the lim- appreciated the members of the staff, surrounding the to Guwahati, Assam from the Eco Park too where replicas of it in the pursuit of excellence. students and parents to keep the spirits The unveiling of the annual high as always, and motivated them for Gurudongmar lake. The view where we went to the famous monuments were made. magazine ‘Naman’ with the such endeavours. The school head- and the geography of this Kaziranga National AALIYAH SYED, class IX, St Kabir School, video of its glimpses was a treat mistress Ms Shivani Khanna expressed lake were highly astonishing Park among other desti- Ahmedabad to everyone’s eyes. The com- her gratitude for him for being a con- memoration event included Fit- stant support, inspiration and an out- ness Fiesta which encour- standing mentor to all at ASN, as some- ages young minds to follow one who motivates everyone to achieve a healthy, active lifestyle. and reach the paramount of success. SCHOOL IS MY LEARNING GROUND tation of the game and website cre- ated by them followed by the ques- chool is significant as it is the best Winning is the only aim tions from the judges. The judge- place for enjoying and learning. We ment involved quality and authen- learn discipline and punctuality in ambridge International website creating awareness about ticity of the project. After Round 3 S school. A school has a great influence in DAV Pushpanjali became carbon footprint. It included intro- there was a virtual award ceremo- the proud winner of duction about carbon footprint, ny hosted by Collins team for result shaping our character, molds our mental C Collins smart tech 1.0, a ways to reduce, organisations, declaration. In this ceremony, attitudes, and teaches us basic principles national coding championship for working on carbon footprint, sta- Collins announced Cambridge In- of life apart from education. school students for classes 4 to 8 in tistics of carbon emissions till now, ternational DAVPS as ‘First’ in Na- The school helps us to develop our association with Mind champ. The various initiatives taken by our stu- tional Coding championship. Stu- championship had three rounds: dents at home to reduce carbon foot- dents received Champions trophy, personality and change our outlook Round 1 was a block-based coding gold medals and Certificates for all towards society. We become more liberal round where teams had to use block team members along with Mentors in our thoughts. Academics is one aspect, It makes us a more responsible per- teaches us how to respect our teachers based coding (MIT Scratch) plat- certificate and Amazon vouchers the school motivates our overall growth son by assigning distinctive duties. School and elders. As the world is going through form to create a theme based game. worth Rs 4000 for each participant, through co-curricular activities like music, The theme for this round was ‘Sus- and Rs 3000 for the mentor, making uses new technologies, arranges competi- the COVID-19 pandemic schools are closed. dance, library, art, and craft. We also get tainable Development Goals’, in it Rs 23000, besides discount coupon tions and debates to enhance students’ However, schools are ensuring that learn- which we had chosen SDG-13: Cli- from Mind Champ on coding to know about fitness regimes as the knowledge and make us more confident ing shouldn’t be stopped by providing mate Change. Out of 250 schools na- course. The students were con- school encourages yoga, sports, and and responsible. The school online education. I thank our school which tionwide we were on second posi- print, Contact us form that includ- gratulated, felicitated for their out- meditation. School also ensures tion with a .01 point difference from ed sending information in case any standing achievement by principal makes us more social is making us a well-behaved and a cul- that our experiences being first. Round 2 was a text-based query; messages of our children on of the school Rashmi Raj Biswal, as we make new friends tured human being, in a fun way!! coding round. Teams had to use their bit to reduce carbon footprint. coordinator Jyotsna Kumar, men- are fun-filled by organis- which becomes an inte- HIMANSH NIRMAN, class V, Global Indian Text Based Coding, either Round 3 was the grand finale, as in, tors Manjaree Sharma, Shubhi ing different trips and gral part of our life. It HTML/CSS / JavaScript to create the Viva round with the judges. Garg and the parents of the team tours. International School, Ahmedabad web page. In this we developed a Teams were asked to give presen- members in a virtual meeting. TIME TO GET RID OF UMPIRE’S CALL? Virat Kohli questioned the umpire’s call law in the Decision Review Jos Buttler of England appeals System (DRS) and called the rule-makers to abolish the rule for LBW What is the VIRAT, ARE YOU FOR UMPIRE’S CALL OR AGAINST IT? Umpire’s Call? ➨ The Umpire’s Call primarily comes into I think it is pretty fair Umpire’s call creating a the picture if a review has been sought for the game lot of confusion for LBW. It’s used when the DRS essen- “The umpire’s call bit... everyone “According to me, umpire’s call right now tially gives the ‘benefit of the doubt’ to should understand that they are the peo- is creating a lot of confusion. When you get the on-field decision in case of inconclu- ple who are given the job to make deci- bowled as a batsman, you don’t expect the sive technological evidence.When less sions and it is respected even in the DRS ball to hit more than 50 per cent into the than 50% of the ball is hitting the stumps, system. I think that is pretty fair. A lot stumps to consider yourself bowled. So excluding the bails, as per the ball-track- of people don’t understand that. If the from basic cricket common-sense, I don’t ing technology, it’s the umpire’s call. So, on-field umpire has made the call, obvi- think that there should be any debate on in a situation where the umpire has ruled ously the benefit has to go to him. DRS that. If the ball is clipping the stumps, that , even if the ball is shown to be hit- just confirms that particular decision. should be out whether you like it or not, ting the stumps on review, the TV umpire If it is really, really off, DRS corrects it, you lose the review. That’s how simple the has no powers to change the decision. The but if it is marginal, then you got to game has to be if it hits the stumps, or it only consolation for the team is respect it. It clarifies the decision made misses the stumps. It doesn’t matter how that its review remains intact. on the field and that’s much it’s hitting, and absolutely fine.” VIRAT IN 2016 those kinds of things.” VIRAT IN 2021 Kohli is also unconvinced about another hotly debated decision-making tool, the UMPIRE vs UMPIRE soft signal, which he said along with the umpire’s call was a “serious” issue the WE KNOW THAT TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LET’S JUST BAN UMPIRE’S CALL game’s lawmakers needed to tackle 100 PERCENT CORRECT I’ve had enough of umpire’s call. Let’s just ban See, first of all, Umpire’s Call means regarding decisions umpire’s call. Get rid of the controversy and just go which are very close. The decisions which are 50- with it. Any contact with ball on stump will dislodge What is DRS? 50, which can go either way, go with the a bail. No 48%, 49%. The fact it’s been going for 12 ➨ call of the on-field umpire. It is not a years and the public are still mystified, and the DRS was introduced in 2008 to allow teams completely perfect decision that has been players are still mystified, would suggest that to refer the decision to the third umpire overturned, so it is a 50-50 decision which there are some deficiencies in either the when asked by the batsman or the bowl- can go either way, to the batting side or communication or the understanding. ing team . The DRS al- the fielding side. We know technology is So there needs to be some not itself 100% correct so you need the lows decisions related to vs serious work done from the Umpire’s Call. This concept needs to be LBW or Caught to be re- ICC’s end. Because we understood by the general public because they are ferred to the third umpire, not aware of why Umpire’s Call concept is there in DRS. It is shouldn’t be talking about who then checks for it using basically because it was a marginal call and 100% techno- umpiring decisions. a combination of technolo- logy can’t say whether it was hitting the stumps or not. DARYL HARPER, gies like Hawkeye, Hotspot and Snick- NITIN MENON, UMPIRE FORMER ICC UMPIRE ometer, or Ultra edge. Photos: TOI Photo: GETTY IMAGES WHOWHO CCANAN REPLAREPLACECE JOFRJOFRAA ARARCHERCHER?? Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a big blow last week when the ECB confirmed that Jofra Archer would be missing the start of the (IPL) 2021. Archer has been nursing an elbow issue since 2020 and it also saw him being ruled out of the league last year. Archer, who is missing the ongoing ODI series against India, was only able to take part in IPL 2020 after the league was postponed due to COVID-19. Even as the ECB has confirmed that the pacer will miss only the start of IPL, there is no confirmation that Archer will arrive in India for the IPL 2021 season. Today, we take a look at 3 pacers who can replace Archer at Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021

Photo: GETTY IMAGES Jason Mitchell Photo: TOI Oshane Photo: GETTY IMAGES 1 Behrendorff 2 McClenaghan 3 Thomas The left-arm pacer from Despite being a regular wicker- Another -tak- Australia, is taker, Mitchell McClenaghan ing option, Oshane now fit and running to make his wasn’t a regular for Mumbai Ind- Thomas was part of comeback in IPL and might be ians in the past couple of seasons Rajasthan Royals in one of the options that Rajasthan and the franchise released him the past two seasons Royals might consider. Behrend- after IPL 2020. This year, none of but only played 4 orff has 5 scalps in as many the teams bid for him and the matches in 2019. The matches for and Kiwi pacer went unsold. A four- franchise released bowled at an economy rate of time IPL winner, McClenaghan him after 2019 and 8.68 in IPL 2019. He is considered has ample experience of playing again bid for him in one of the best left-arm pacers in in Indian conditions and scalped 2020. Thomas could Australia, probably the reason 71 in 56 matches. He isn’t once again make his why he made it to the 50-over a pacer with express pace but does comeback at RR, cour- World Cup squad despite making have wicket-taking qualities like tesy of his wicket-tak- his ODI debut in January 2019. Archer. Overall, McClenaghan has ing abilities.Thomas He has experience playing in a strike-rate of 17.94 in IPL and has 56 wickets in 42 Indian conditions as well. He economy rate of 8.49. He is avail- T20s. In IPL, he has went unsold in IPL 2021 auction. able at a base price of `50 lakh. dismissed 5 batsmen.

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