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CRISTIANOJEE-Mains RONALDO exam BECOMESscheduled FOOTBALL'S from CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HITS HIGHEST-GOAL SCORER ‘CRITICAL POINT’ April 27 postponed

ngineering entrance exam JEE-Mains scheduled to be Eheld from April 27-30 has been postponed in view of the vals that are being held all around the Covid-19 situation, Union education AND country, with people showing up without minister Ramesh Pokhriyal masks. The country's neighbour, 'Nishank' announced on Sunday. BANGLADESH Bangaldesh virtually sealed off the entire "Given the current #covid19 situa- SOUTH AFRICA EUROPE & BRITAIN India's rising cases have been attributed country from Wednesday. All domestic and tion, I have advised @DG_NTA to worldwide to the political rallies and festi- international flights have been shut down postpone the JEE (Main) 2021 April South Africa is struggling to vaccinate In Europe, countries are feeling the brunt of a Session. I would like to reiterate its population, while poorer countries more contagious variant that first ravaged Britain. that safety of our students and are relying on vaccines made by China More than 2.9 mn people have died In Britain, The trajectory of this pandemic is growing, their academic career are and Russia, with less protection @EduMinOfIndia's and my prime and about 136 mn have been infected till now exponentially. This is not the situation we concerns right now," Nishank want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, when we tweeted. PTI The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering three million have proven control measures. We are in a The revised dates will be on Saturday, amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign, announced later on, and at least critical point of the pandemic right now 15 days before the examination and a deepening crisis in places, such as Brazil, India and France Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead on Covid-119, WHO

TECHAWAY Instagram testing 3 WHY WAS UK'S PRINCE new 'like' options to NOISE POLLUTION PHILIP NOT A KING? empower users K’s Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth-II's TRIVIA acebook-owned Instagram is now husband, who died at testing a new feature that will give poses long-term risk to U its users more controls in the form the age of 99, and was laid to rest on F Saturday, was never a King. This is of three options — an option not to see like counts on anyone’s posts, turn them trees: Study because in the British Royalty, the title off for their own posts, or keep the origi- of a king is bestowed by the line of suc- nal experience. According to The Verge, oise pollution poses a long- cession, not marriage. The British par- term risk to tree population the company has announced a "small liamentary law says that a man married and plant diversity that may global test" that will present the users Prince Philip was laid to rest persist even after the to a reigning queen is referred to as a after a ceremonial procession with these options. The company added N sources of excess noise are ‘prince consort’ rather than a king. that it is was also "working on a similar removed, according to a latest experience" for Facebook research. Researchers in the United States looked at the tree population Scientists create music BREAKTHROUGH Last year, Instagram ran a test to hide 'like' counts on in New Mexico that had been from spider web structure posts in seven different countries; announced in exposed to a high level of artificial cientists at the noise for 15 years, and found 75 per  The team scanned a November that it was expanding the test globally Massachusetts Institute of cent fewer pinyon pine seedlings in Technology (MIT) in the US natural spider web with S a laser to capture 2D noisy sites than quiet ones. have translated the structure of Similarly, the areas affected Man-made noise from construction, indus- a spider web into music, which cross-sections and then Entertainment by noise from natural gas try and the building of infrastructure, such could have applications, ranging used computer algo- wells had a fraction of the as roads and pipelines, has increased dra- from better 3D printers to cross- rithms to reconstruct tree seedlings, in compari- matically since the middle of last century, species communication, and the web's 3D network ‘Major’ son to the quieter ones, and biologists are increasingly concerned other-worldly musical composi-  The researchers then researchers found. about their impact on plants and animals tions. According to researchers, created a harp-like teaser receives "the spider lives in an environ- instrument and played ment of vibrating strings. They the spider web music in HOW NOISE POLLUTION Noise, by definition, is over- don't see very well, so they several live perform- over 22mn views DISRUPTS NATURE loud or disturbing sound. sense their world through vibra- ances around the world Sound levels are measured in tions, which have different Noise pollution may reduce the number decibels (dB). It is a frequencies." Such vibra- IN TWO DAYS of trees in an area by keeping away the unit for expressing tions occur, for example, he teaser of the upcoming biographical animals that support them, says the study when the spider stretch- drama ‘Major’ has garnered over 22 the relative inten- es a silk strand during Researchers believe that birds, which sity of sound on a million views within two days of release spread tree seeds, keep away from the construction, or when T scale from 0 to 130. on April 12, in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. The noise, and the mice that raid their seed the wind or a trapped fly film, which marks Telugu superstar Mahesh stashes are more hurried, leading to Noise level of 80 decibels or moves the web. Babu's debut as a producer, casts Adivi Sesh as greater seed loss more for more than eight 26/11 martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan. The film Noise can also change birdsong in hours a day, increases also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, and is set to cities, and disrupt whale navigation tension and changes in release on July 2. through the seas breathing patterns PETA India renews call to fast-food giants to include vegan options he People for the Ethical PROMOTING In its letters, PETA India points to a study by "Much of the world, Treatment of Animals VEGANISM PETA India notes that in addition to the market research company Ipsos that many Indians included, is (PETA) India has fired off helping to combat infectious diseases, T came out in 2019, before the bird flu crisis turning away from people who go vegan, reduce their risk letters to McDonalds, KFC and company, Yum! Brands, and and the pandemic, revealing that 63 per cent meat, egg, and dairy Burger King India, urging them to McDonald's Corporation to of developing heart disease, diabetes, of Indians were willing to eat plant-based over animal welfare, and cancer, and spare sensitive animals add vegan options to their menus, explore and roll out plant-based meat. Similarly, a whopping 61.68 per cent of environmental, or health a terrifying death in the filthy, blood- as they are increasingly doing meat and egg alternatives for nearly 3,500 Delhi-NCR residents polled concerns," says PETA soaked slaughterhouses abroad. The letters followed these fast-food chains, as the recently said, they refused to consume chick- India Vegan Outreach Beyond Meat's global partnership global demand for vegan food en or egg because of the bird flu scare Coordinator Kiran Ahuja agreement with KFC's parent continues to surge. Share your views at [email protected] “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021

Times NIE talked to parents and special educators on what should be done to make “inclusive education for all” a reality. A report...

ith 1 in 54 people being diagnosed with autism (as per Centers for Dis- National Education Policy’s ease Control and Prevention (CDC) data), it is imperative that educa- role in empowerment of What educators and parents feel about W tors and educational institutions differently-abled students understand autism better, and learn how to inter- act with autistic students, accepting them with their India ratified the United Nations Convention hen it comes to talking about hose on the autism spectrum strengths and challenges. As online learning fast on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Wdifferently-abled learners, inclusive education? Tcannot be integrated easily in emerges as the #newnormal, struggles for such stu- acceptance is the most important dents and their parents have increased manifold. (UNCRPD) in 2007, which envisions free, quali- mainstream schools as they need According to a recent study by Autism Students ty, inclusive education as the fundamental thing. I disagree with the fact special care in the classroom and Association in Cleveland, more than 85 per cent human right of every child with a disability. In that the universities and schools eing different is not learning; assessment parents have to (in many cases) autistic students globally did not have access to ANY line with the UNCRPD, there is a need to are providing equal opportunities Beasy and the biggest methods depending on send a ‘shadow teacher’ for their learning in 2020. Nearer home, about 61 per cent dif- because they are being cate- hurdle is to overcome the ability of the child and train ferently-abled students did not attend any online ensure that the NEP leads to greater budget- kids, which is a very expensive classes and 33 per cent of primary and secondary ary allocation, a systems approach with co- gorised as ‘normal’ and ‘abnor- attitudinal barriers to teachers in better ways. affair. Education should be heavily - ROSEMARY JOY, Special students dropped out of special schools altogether ordination across government departments, mal’, which makes this the pri- accept people with chal- subsidised for the differently- due to the pandemic (a statistic by Autism Society Educator, Centre for ending segregation of disabled children, and a mary cause of them not being lenges. As educators, let’s abled as their parents end up of India). bring flexibility in curricu- Holistic Learning and What will this year bring with the rising Covid- focus on sustainable transitions to higher accepted. Everyone around them Development of Children, spending a lot on therapies, etc. 19 cases? Can something be done? Let’s find out... education and employment. has to be sensitive. - RAJSHREE lum; multisensory Assisi Vidyaniketan Public - PALLAVI SHANKAR, mother of approach in teaching and Inputs from all India centres of NIE ANAND, parent of Niharika (autistic) School, Ernakulam, Kerala 10-year old ASD boy CHANGES NEEDED IN THE EDUCATION FRAMEWORK nce we realise that a multi- chools have to think beyond instruc- Redesign the teaching Content and assessment needs to be Ofaceted community leads to a Stional strategies and make individual method suitable for differently-abled only progressive society, we become participation compulsory. Teachers need more inclusive. Making this inclu- to be trained accordingly. Everyone needs There is a need to train our We could also start incorporating ‘special needs’ siveness a natural part of the to make a conscious effort in identifying teachers to adapt themselves right at the onset of content creation. For instance, school environment will have a the ability in each child through open to tutor children with autism 1 2 use subtitles in videos, that will help students positive cascading effect. thinking, and not by expressing sympathy. and other special needs. The prob- understand what we are trying to communicate. As for - MADHVI CHANDRA, Principal, Gitanjali lem is the way our courses/insti- - SARADA CHANDRASEKARAN, academic assessments, the special curriculum could focus on creat- Devshala, Hyderabad director, Whitefield Global School, Bengaluru tutes are designed. Can we re- ing oral tests, speech to text apps and so on. design the study materials, assess- ife of a parent with an autistic child is tougher than one can imagine. We have to hover over our ments that are inclusive and The infrastructure of education enabling for ‘all’? It will take a sus- Lkids all the time – inside and outside the house – because a fraction of a distraction might land tained conversation to change the Buildings, books, library, parking space – him in a puddle nearby or he might be attending to his nature’s call in the middle of a park. It will help mindset of concerned authorities, everything – should be better designed to cater if housing societies have clean washrooms around parks that are well-lit, sanitised and well-stocked but it needs to be done fast. 3 to the special needs of students. with essentials.” - JAYANTI BARUA, mother of 6-year old ASD boy FITNESS FUNDAS EXPLAINER: How did humans Dos and don’ts of evolve, and will we evolve exercising during more? verything that is alive to- day has evolved, including human beings. Our ances- tors evolved many traits E that helped them survive in their environment, and we still have summer many of those traits today.Two of the most important and consequential It is not even the middle of the summer season yet and the traits are walking on two legs and hav- ing a large brain. So, how did humans temperature is already soaring high. But this should not be evolve, and where will evolution take an excuse to skip exercising. You can continue with outdoor us in the future? activities during summer, but if you are not careful, too much exercise and sweat can lead What evolution is... People pass traits to their children to heat stroke, nausea, headache and dehydration. So follow these dos and don’ts to through genes. We can have different versions of the same genes – called hypothesis is that walking on two legs genes to the next generation. exercise safely in summer months alleles – and evolution occurs when the probably helped our ancestors to move proportion of these alleles in the popu- between forest patches that were shrink- DO NOT WORK OUT lation changes over generations. ing due to a changing climate. Humans in the future DO NOT MISS THE DURING THIS TIME Alleles in a population often help cer- ➤Nobody knows where human SUNSCREEN tain individuals survive in their own en- What about our brains? evolution will lead. All organisms, in- OF THE DAY Be it any season, if you are exer- vironment. This means that evolution is- cluding humans, adapt to their envi- Avoid exercising from 10 am n’t about becoming the fastest, or the Relative to the size of our bodies, hu- ronments. And those environments may cising outside, always wear your strongest, or the smartest, because it all mans have the largest brains on the plan- change in unpredictable ways. to 3 pm, which is the sunscreen with at least SPF 30 depends on the environment. Early an- et. Without big brains we wouldn’t be ➤ It may disappoint you to hear that hottest part of the day. The or higher. Not applying sun- cestors of humans evolved to walk upright able to innovate, such as by creating lan- people aren’t likely to evolve super- best time to workout during on two legs around six million years ago. guage, medicines, vaccines, etc. Our big powers like those in the ‘X-Men’ movies. screen can lead to sunburn, Scientists are still trying to figure brains make it possible to share infor- But, innovation by humans will keep summer is early in the which can increase your risk out why our ancestors started walking mation culturally through books or even happening in ways that can surprise morning. If you cannot get of premature ageing and skin on two legs. Today, the most common movies, rather than only passing our mankind and lead to more evolution! up early, you can exercise cancer. Wear full clothing after the sunset. And if air (cotton) to stay safe from NEWBIE We all have enjoyed yellow and green bananas pollution is high, it’s best to sun exposure. as a fruit. But, have you ever heard of blue workout indoors. bananas? Yes, there exists a variety of HAVE YOU TASTED bananas and it’s blue in colour. It is called CARRY A WATER LOOK OUT FOR 'Blue Java Banana’ and it tastes like vanilla BOTTLE WARNING SIGNS BLUE JAVA BANANA? ice cream! Here’s all about this off-beat fruit WEAR Drink at least two glasses of Do not workout to the point LOOSE AND LIGHT water before you head out to that you start feeling dizzy WHERE DOES THIS They can grow to a height of 15 to 20 or nauseous. Listen to your feet and the leaves of the tree are COLOURED CLOTHES exercise. Carry a water bot- BANANA COME FROM? tle with you and keep sipping body and stop immediately silver-green in colour. Dark colours absorb heat, water in between your work- if you feel any such symp- ☛ According to experts, blue java ☛ while light colour clothes They require a temperature of 40 out session. Drink more toms: rapid heartbeat, light- banana is primarily grown in reflect heat. Wearing tight Fahrenheit for optimal growth. water after finishing your headedness, weakness, Southeast Asia and is called ‘Ice clothes produces heat in the ☛ In Fiji, blue java bananas are workout. Replenish the elec- dizziness, headache, muscle Cream banana’. This exotic banana is body and restricts breathing. known as ‘Hawaiian Banana’ and in trolytes with fruits and veg- cramps, vomiting should not very popular due to its vanilla taste Wear loose clothes to allow Philippines, they are called ‘Krie’ and etables and not soft drinks be ignored. If this happens, in Hawaii. more air to circulate in Central America, they are popular or sports drinks, which are sit down, drink water and ☛ over your skin. These blue java bananas are Musa Acuminata and Musa Balbisiana. as ‘Cenizo’. loaded with calories. eat a nourishing fruit. triploid hybrids of seeded bananas CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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development and serving a strong foundation Webinar on conservation speakers. David, in his own en- for the children to succeed and adjust to the ticing way, helped students changes must be developed. learn the feasible and inter- STEM, through experiential learning in- efforts in India organised esting ways for environment’s TRANSFORMING culcate problem solving ability, creative think- resuscitation through their ac- ing, decision making, innovation and lead- SN Senior Secondary tive participation in wildlife ing capacity among learners. School in collabora- conservation. Ation with Tiger Trust Anjana Gosain encour- conducted a webinar on the aged the students to help re- STEM education in India theme, ‘Conservation efforts furbish the society and envi- CLASSROOMS Government of India is also considering the in India and USA- An Amer- ronment with her incredible need of STEM learning and has set up Atal ican perspective’ on March enthusiasm and unparalleled he government of Jharkhand re- Tinkering Labs to promote learning beyond 26, 2021 to sensitise every one wisdom. cently took a major decision in classrooms and books. State governments of the imperativeness of the Swarnima Luthra, prin- the field of education to set up are also taking initiatives in this field. We conservation of the environ- cipal ASN Schools and an en- STEM labs in government need a well-designed infrastructure, cur- ment keeping in mind today’s vironmentalist urged the T schools. The decision is surely riculum, trained teachers and a changed catastrophic scenario. The young and dynamic ASNites worthy to catch the attention of the people in mind set to implement it. In initial stages speaker of the day were to act as ‘Green Ambassadors’ the field of education; to be more precise for schools on their part can promote STEM David Tonkyon, retired pro- and inspire others by their en- those related to science and mathematics. learning with available resources through fessor from Clemson Univer- vironmental friendly actions field trips, nature walks, simple tools, games sity; Anjana Gusain CFO to protect the environment. and even kitchens. Tiger Trust and Swarnima Students showed a lot of What is STEM? Luthra Principal & Climate enthusiasm by asking volley STEM is an interdisciplinary and applied leader, ASN Senior Sec- of questions which were well approach towards educating children in the STEM to STEAM: An aesthetic fit ondary School. taken and answered by the four disciplines; Science, Technology, CBSE in its latest decisions has introduced It was quite an enriching speakers. Engineering and Mathematics. It brings arts integration as a teaching tool to make session where students got the The webinar concluded four separately taught subjects into one learning, not only delightful but also prag- opportunity to learn from the with vote of thanks by Sush- classroom. It promotes cohesive learning matic. The purpose is again to engage stu- experiences of the eminent ma Kalia, school coordinator. and shifts the focus from rote learning to dents in learning through hands-on inquiry, practical learning. questioning, writing, and art making. Adding arts to STEM brings together two seemingly anatomy deals with. opposite approaches that can help students Virtual counselling held Challenges at this age Need of STEM Education engage with the modern world in more mean- On a popular notion science and mathe- ASHOK MITTAL, Principal, Saraswati Bal ingful and innovative ways. can cause difficulties so matics are considered to be the most diffi- Mandir, Lajpat Nagar-IV Holistic development was always one of to boost confidence it is essential that these cult subjects and teachers toil hard to take the primary objectives of the education sys- the concepts from the books to the learner’s tem but in present times the idea is gaining ith the aim to Ayushi Tanwar curated adolescents receive mind. Though in recent times with child Global scenario is changing rapidly and momentum due to globalisation, ever chang- counselling and their centred pedagogies being stressed upon, with that nature of jobs too. COVID-19 has ing technology, working culture and the de- provide clarity an exclusive virtual ses- many teaching and learning aids and ac- taught us that world is dynamic and unpre- sire to innovate. Multidisciplinary approach and boost sion. thoughts and feelings tivities are being introduced but still the in- dictable. So, we need to be prepared for any helps children to grow up as competitive in- W are heard without criti- tegrated approach towards learning needs situation. Catering to the exigency, a cur- dividuals with a positive outlook and embrace self-confidence of the Dungrakoti shed light paradigm shift. riculum leading to holistic development, skill the challenges of life with determination. young girls of class V on the emotional, physi- cism or judgment. who are on the verge of cal and psychological The session helped the students provide a and X debated intelligently, ad- entering in the phase of changes they undergo dressing the issue of various ef- adolescence, the head during this crucial safe space to process Building a fairer, healthier world fects of tobacco on the young their thoughts and emo- PS, believes in further- bacco under the guidance of ones versus the adults. mistress of The Indian phase of life. The school ing the good cause and SNO, NTPC state, Tobacco Con- Each student debated ve- Heights School, sector counsellor Tanwar gave tions. This very informa- H to accomplish it, the sin- trol Cell, Delhi. hemently to the delight of the tive initiative extended cere endeavours are always on. On the World Health Day, the judges and all were equal in re- 23, Dwarka, Meghna a detailed insight on the Addressing one such good students of various classes wrote ceiving accolades. The mem- Dungrakoti along with series of transforma- a great learning for cause, the school organised an slogans creatively and splashed bers of Tobacco Control Cell each one of them. array of activities to save one- the colours of creations on the appreciated the efforts of the school counsellor tions that a young girl’s self from the vicious use of to- sheets. Students from classes IX school hugely.

Role of parents during Corona times any people have felt anxious, child’s fears and reassure their sense of positivity. Help children stressful and uncertain dur- physical and emotional well-being. see this as an opportunity to pick Ming this pandemic. These It is recommended that the parents up a new skill or engage in a new feelings are felt strongly by chil- should work towards providing a hobby. Spend quality time as a fam- dren of all ages. sense of normalcy in a child’s life ily -- have conversations over So, it should by incorporating a structure and meals, play board games, revisit be a top routine. Alongside, efforts old photo albums, or watch televi- priority of should be made to sion together. Interactions with parents to encourage friends through video conferences address a could be set up. While taking care their of children, it is also of importance ASHMEET SINGH, class V, Inspire school, Paschim Vihar that parents take care of them- selves: physically and mentally. SHEILA SORKAR, AARAV Teacher, Zebar GUPTA, School For class V, Children, Inspire Ahmedabad School, Paschim SURYANSH MEHTA, class III, Vihar Inspire School, Paschim Vihar

Virtual Orientation Programme at M L Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka ACING BOARD EXAMS L Khanna DAV Public School, She urged the parents to spend Dynamic and versatile facilita- Dwarka organised an e-ori- quality time with their children and tors of pre-school and pre-primary orona Virus, you have time, so all of us were and are solv- M entation programme for the strengthen their bond with them. introduced themselves to the par- changed everything in aca- ing practice papers and identifying parents of pre-school to familiarise School counsellor Suruchi ents. A puppet show on the topic C demics. It was my our weak areas. Also, we try to be at them with the school’s pedagogy Malhotra apprised the parents with ‘Good touch and bad touch’ was board year and home unless some unavoidable situ- and education system. presented by the facilitators your presence ation shows up, eating proper food The virtual session com- of kindergarten. ensured that my and working out for better health. menced with chanting of Ekta Arora, in-charge of friends and I study Side by side practicing and working ‘Gayatri mantra’ followed by the kindergarten wing of virtually. CBSE had day and night for boards. the singing of DAV anthem. school, presented a no mercy and No doubt, we students are The e-lamp lighting ceremo- glimpse of unique initia- exam dates were grateful for all the support we are ny took place to pay obei- tives undertaken by the announced and all my mind could getting from the government, Naman Rojasara, class V, Delhi Public sance to goddess Saraswati kindergarten wing to think was ‘HOW’. This was a concern school, teachers, parents. Also, I School, Ahmedabad of my friends too. How are they personally believe that God gives and mark the beginning of ensure holistic develop- going to conduct board exams with problems only to those who can han- the event. ment of young learners. full safety or are they even going to dle them. Success can’t be achieved Parents were extended a The august gathering was consider the safety of children, but smoothly! So to all the students warm welcome with a melo- also taken on a virtual tour then, of course, they have to consid- appearing for the boards, we are not Manya Shah, dious welcome song sung by of school’s garden, class- er so there was a lot of confusion wrong to feel anxiety or stress class V, Sheth the talented teachers of rooms, junior library, lush about how and what is going to hap- about studies. We can do it, don’t C N English kindergarten. School principal Ms few useful strategies to be adopted green lawns, butterfly park and pen. Recently, CBSE gave relief by lose hope. Know that you are not Medium Monika Mehan enlightened the vir- for healthy parenting. Pertinent vibrant swings area etc. cancelling class X exams and post- the only one and also know that you School, tual gathering with her words of points related to cyber security and The eventful programme culmi- poning class XII exams. Hope other can do it! Ahmedabad wisdom and highlighted the efforts efficient use of technology were nated with vote of thanks proposed boards will follow the pattern. NUPUR VAISHNAV, class XII, Shanti taken by the school for the stu- shared by P Deepti, head of the IT by the in charge of kindergarten But, we students never waste Asiatic School, Ahmedabad dents during the lockdown period. department of school. wing followed by Shanti Path. Three-time champions and have bounced back after losing their opening fixtures, in contrasting styles. Both teams will be eyeing a second win to give their campaign in IPL season 14 a boost

Chahar, after a dramatic four-run loss Dhoni’s longevity has to be to Punjab. mentioned and appreciated... to could be the ➨ play 200 games and still have a Skipper Sanju Samson hit a magnificent ton, which almost mainstay for CSK desire to do well is a testament to single-handedly won the open- ➨ his attitude towards the game and The MS Dhoni-led CSK had it easy er for them and his form along Sanju Samson against Punjab Kings. CSK hit franchise. I think the franchise has with that of Jos Buttler and back superbly after a chastening grown and MS has grown with it, so David Miller will be crucial to defeat to Capitals with Deepak it is a great relationship and great their chances in the tourna- Chahar putting his hand up with fun. He is the heartbeat of CSK, ment. Royals would like to see a four- haul to break the there’s no doubt about it. Whether their batsmen fire in unison back of the Punjab batting line- it’s performance, guidance or as the top-order collapsed up, setting up a six-wicket victo- against Delhi before Miller leadership, you run out of things to ry. The Super Kings will expect and pulled them Chahar to continue the good work say about him. past the line. while also hoping that Sam Cur- , ran, and the oth- Chennai Super Kings head coach Bowlers will aim ers also step up. South African pacer is out of quar- ting unit and his form will be for early strike antine and could be drafted into crucial in the long run. He will ➨ The experienced pacer Jaydev the playing XI to give more teeth be keen to get a big score after Unadkat underscored his value to the CSK pace attack. England returning to the IPL with a fifty. with a superb spell against Del- all-rounder Moeen Ali was in the Dhoni didn’t bat in the game hi while the young Chetan thick of action in the win over against Punjab after a duck in Sakariya has shown promise. Punjab and that should please the the opening match. It remains The experience of Morris and CSK think-tank. to be seen if the choos- Mustafizur Rahman could be made an unbeaten 36 despite not es to push himself up the order crucial in tight situations. being at his fluent best and would and gives himself the opportu- The Royals bowlers would hope to build on the knock while nity to find some form. aim to strike early blows the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and need runs to get Much will dependent to stifle the CSK batting, MATCH 12 their confidence back. which has not been on Samson for RR dominant while the Raina’s form ➨ batsmen need to The Rajasthan Royals scraped step up in what vs will be crucial through against Delhi Capitals promises to be an in the final over of their previ- ➨ interesting battle CSK RR ’s presence has ous match. They will be keen to between two sides certainly boosted the CSK bat- build on the win over Capitals led by wicket-keepers. Monday, April 19, 2021 7:30 pm ■ Photo: PTI Photo: PTI ROHIT SHARMA COMPLETES 4,000 RUNS AS CAPTAIN IN T20s

umbai Indians skip- per Rohit Sharma on M Saturday added an- other feather to his highly il- If Lionel Messi isn’t happy at Barcelona, it was impossible to tell when he scored two goals in lustrious cap as he completed 4000 runs in T20s as captain. another masterful performance to brush aside Athletic Bilbao and win the Copa del Rey The right-handed batsman achieved the feat against Sun- Risers Hyderabad at the MA essi climbed into more title before saying goodbye? Chidambaram Stadium dur- the tribune after To win a title is important for Messi did not mention his future ing his 32 runs knock. He leading the 4-0 win me. Despite the changes at the after he received the trophy from joined the likes of Virat Kohli, Mand lifted the tro- club and the young players, at Spain’s King Felipe VI, one of the MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir phy high above his head and Barca you have to always fight for few dignitaries in attendance at a with 4000 plus runs in the T20s as turned to his team on the pitch trophies. We have the first one and stadium. captain. Rohit sits at the fourth spot below. For his teammates, Instead, Messi focused on those on the most run-getters list of the coach, and millions of anxious now we are going to fight to the last who were not able to share in the IPL. He has scored 5324 runs in 203 fans, it was easy to read so much game in La Liga. celebration. “This is a very special matches so far. India and RCB skip- into that broad grin, that vigorous RONALD KOEMAN, cup for me to lift,” Messi said. “It is per Kohli is leading the chart with FC Barcelona's Lionel shake of the huge cup. head coach of Barcelona too bad we cannot celebrate it with 5944 runs in 194 matches.Followed Messi celebrates winning our family and fans. But that is the by Suresh Raina (5430 runs) and the Copa del Rey with Leo keeps the focus folly of ever thinking he could find situation we have to accept.” His David Warner (5347). Rohit also sur- the trophy a better home? Or was the club’s great game will raise hopes for passed Dhoni to record the most on celebrations all-time leading scorer relieved that Barcelona fans of the soccer great sixes in the IPL by Indian bats- Was Messi finally seeing the he could give Barcelona at least one staying at Camp Nou. ANI men. Rohit has now smashed 217 sixes in the IPL. ANI Photo: REUTERS Photo: ANI

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