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Macaques have been became tangled in the straps of a Marvel Studios sign Justin spotted chewing the disposable mask for up to a week Benson, Aaron Moorhead for ‘Moon Knight' series 1straps of old and Conservationists in Brazil tossed-aside masks in recently found a mask inside arvel Studios has signed the hills outside 3the stomach of a penguin independent horror film- Malaysia's capital Kuala after its body washed up on a Mmakers Justin Benson and Lumpur — a potential chok- beach, while a dead pufferfish was Aaron Moorhead to direct the ing hazard for the diminutive discovered caught inside another, episodes of upcoming series 'Moon Knight' for Disney Plus. monkeys off the coast of Miami In an incident In another incident in that captured September, last year, French 2headlines in 4campaigners found a dead Britain, a gull was rescued crab ensnared in a mask in a salt- by the RSPCA in the city of water lagoon near the Chelmsford, after its legs Mediterranean sea

How to dispose ➤The drama will see 'Star masks and gloves Wars' star Oscar Isaac play the in an eco-friendly lead as Marc Spector, an elite way soldier and a mercenary, who decides to fight crime, after he 1.5 BILLION becomes the human avatar of MASKS made their way into the world's oceans in 2020—a deadly hazard for wildlife, with birds and marine  Use Khonshu, the Egyptian god of creatures ensnared in the staggering number of discarded facial coverings littering animal habitats, claim reusable the moon ➤'Moon Knight' is set to begin experts. Single-use surgical masks have been found scattered around pavements, waterways and beaches cloth masks instead of production in Hungary in worldwide, as countries began mandating their use in public places to slow the pandemic's spread... disposable March, and premiere on Disney masks Plus in 2022 THE CONCERN Masks  Wash these account reusable masks for around 6,200 properly after every use NEWS IN extra tons of  If you are using plastic CLUESCLUES marine plastic masks and gloves, pack the pollution, accord- used masks and gloves in a 'March of the Volunteers' is ing to the envi- paper and hand them over the national anthem of separately to the sanitary which country? Worn once, the thin protective materials can ronmental group workers visiting your houses CLUE 1: It has only one time zone take hundreds of years to decompose Oceans Asia CLUE 2: It officially became a republic The biggest impact may be in the water, with for waste in 1912 green groups alarmed at the flood of used collection CLUE 3: The 'renminbi' or 'people's masks, latex gloves and other protective gears currency' is its official currency finding their way into the already-contaminated BE THE seas and rivers Time for you to raise your voice— loud and clear. Send ANSWER: . The Army Chief General According to environmentalists, masks and CHANGE us your views on how to create an awareness on dispos- Manoj Naravane on Tuesday asserted gloves are "particularly problematic" for sea ing your mask and gloves. The best three entries will be that the Army was prepared to hold its creatures. When these plastics break down in published in our newspaper. The write-up can be aS cam- ground in eastern Ladakh against the the environment, they form smaller and smaller paign, poster or cartoon ; also mentionC yourLU name,E PLA for as long as it took to achieve the particles, which in turn, enter the food chain class, school, city and a picture showcasing your cause national objectives, and noted that a col- and impact the ecosystem at [email protected] lusive threat from China and Pakistan existed, and India must be ready for it

Michelle Obama's After backlash, WhatsApp clarifies its Little Singham: Kids 'Becoming' among 2020's new privacy policy TECH BUZZ early learning app hits most-borrowed titles fter facing severe backlash over its  WhatsApp had unveiled a new ecoming' by former US First Lady Michelle Obama and A new privacy policy privacy policy and terms of service a million downloads 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens were among and terms of service, recently, in a bid to share signifi- B the most-popular ebooks borrowed from the libraries WhatsApp has clarified ittle Singham: Kids Early Learning App, which was in 2020, recent data shows. Data by OverDrive, the leading dig- that its new move does not cantly-more commercial user data launched last year by Creative Galileo, has hit a million ital reading platform for 65,000 libraries and schools world- affect the privacy of the with the Facebook. It said, those L downloads in just six months, with an average rating wide, shows that readers worldwide borrowed 430 million users’ personal messages who do not accept the updated of 4.70. This educational app, a paradigm shift from tradi- ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines in the past 12 with their friends or fam- tional teaching practices, is targeted towards children aged months, a 33 per cent increase over 2019. This significant ily. "This update include privacy policy, which comes into three- eight years to teach them about colours, numbers, growth was influenced by the pandemic, social justice and re- changes related to busi- force in February, will no longer be able to access the chats on the shapes, phonics, etc. mote learning. Audiobooks borrowed totalled to 138 million. ness messaging on What- messaging platform sApp, which is optional, APP-Y WORLD and provides further trans-  This had raised hackles among privacy experts, antitrust and ’White Fragility’, ‘So You BOOKS  Delivered via parency about how we col- cybersecurity advocates, who have long-warned against the data Want to Talk about Race’, lect and use data," the extremely engaging ‘The Hate U Give’ and others, Facebook-owned messag- pooling among the big technology firms storylines of Little ing app said. became the top 10 titles Singham and his checked out during 2020. friends, Babli, Lattu, The most-significant genre Hawaldar Karate and INDIAN STUDENT  A student of Suncity growth in 2020 was chil- many others, this School, Gurugram, Jain had dren's and YA fiction and AMONG THE app helps to incul- teamed up with six high non-fiction because of WINNERS OF school students from the cate values of remote and hybrid learning NASA APP US.  The six-member friendship, kindness, 'Educated' by Tara DEVELOPMENT team developed an app, helpfulness and Westover, 'Little Fires using the cross-platform morality among the Everywhere' by Celeste Ng CHALLENGE game engine Unity and pro- kids and 'The Giver of Stars' by high school student from grammed it in C#. By par- ticipating in the challenge,  The use of car- Jojo Moyes were also the Gurugram, Aryan Jain, is among toon character of Little Singham has increased its leading titles Athe winners of an app develop- the students took part in the Artemis Generation endeavours to land astronauts — including the first woman and the next man — popularity, feel experts The most-popular audio- ment challenge organised by NASA. The Artemis Next-Gen STEM – Moon on the Moon by 2024  Designed to make learning fun and embedded books borrowed from the  In the challenge, the participants were libraries in 2020 also included ‘Harry Potter and the to Mars App Development with a phonic programme, the app also gives kids Challenge, 2020, saw competi- required to develop an app to visualise the Lunar Sorcerer's Stone’ by JK Rowling, ‘Talking to Strangers’ South Pole to assist in the mission planning and access to thousands of educational videos, audio- by Malcolm Gladwell and ‘Educated’ by Tara Westover tors across the world com- books and interactive games pete for a coding contest. exploration activities “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Quiz Animals in ‘Venice’ How to SURYAKUMARI DENNISON, teacher, Aavishkar Academy, Bengaluru Animals, wild and domestic, abound What does Jessica in Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of 1 acquire in exchange for Listen Venice’. The answer to each of her father’s ring? these questions is a four- A. Koala B. Monkey C. footed creature that is Pony D. Rabbit mentioned in the play. Choose correctly from Which of these, the options 2 besides a lion, does the Prince of Morocco claim not to fear? A. Bear B. Leopard Carefull C. Panther D. Tiger What is Old Gobbo’s Dobbin? ne in four adults strug- 3 A. Ass B. Cow C. Horse D. Sheep gle with their mental health, but knowing Which of these, according to how to help when 4 Antonio, makes “the ewe bleat loved ones are suffer- for the lamb”? ing can be tough too. Yet sometimesO all people really need is to A. Fox B. Hyena C. Jaguar D. Wolf be heard. In this exclusive extract from ‘How to Listen, Samaritans’ new guide What, according to Shylock, for these troubled times, you’ll learn to 5 makes some people ‘mad’ start conversations, listen without judg- when they see it? ment, empathise rather than problem- A. Cat B. Dog C. Goat D. Pig solve, and use gentle encouragement to help others share. ANSWERS: 1) B. Monkey 2) A. Bear Start by saying SHUSH, the acronym 3) C. Horse 4) D. Wolf 5) A. Cat Samaritans volunteers use to remind them of the key to good listening. SHOW YOU CARE Give the person you are listening to your Pets Corner full, undivided attention. This is a non- verbal way of showing them how much READ you care. THIS BOOK BODY LANGUAGE How to Listen: Tools Sibling rivalry We are constantly dropping clues for opening up about what’s going on in our heads, USE OPEN QUESTIONS the chance to tell conversations when often without realising what signals Opening up about a problem can be dif- you more. These it matters most between your we are giving. Try sitting at a five o’- ficult. Someone might start by telling questions don’t clock angle to the person you're sup- you about a smaller,separate issue they impose a view- by KATIE COLUMBUS and porting. Lean forward slightly to may have been having, or talk about point or imply any SAMARITANS show you are interested in what they what they’re going through, but initially judgment. Ask: are saying. ? Be aware of any habits downplay how they’re really feeling. Of- “When did you re- furry friendS? you have, which might be distract- ten people do want to talk, but will wait alise you felt this ing or off-putting, like glancing at until someone asks how they are. Ques- way?” or “What do your watch or phone. tions that invite someone to elaborate you think is making Be careful not to fidget. Keep rather than just giving a “yes” or “no” you feel this way?” your arms open and uncrossed. answer are the most useful. Try asking and “How did that Make eye contact, but remember them: “How are you feeling today?”, feel?” Be careful with that excessive eye contact can, and then following with, “Tell me “why” questions, as to some, come across as threat- more about that”. Inviting them to they can sometimes ening, so be mindful of staring. elaborate or asking questions that can- suggest judgement and make people feel Sit or stand at the same level, so not be answered monosyl- awkward or defensive. you are not looking up or down labically will give them at the person you’re listen- ing to, as this might make SAY IT BACK you both feel slightly Check you have understood, but uncomfortable. Try not don’t interrupt or offer a solu- to let your mood or tion. Repeating something how you are feeling back is a good way to re- show in your body assure someone they language. have your undivided at- tention. HAVE HAVE PATIENCE It may take several attempts COURAGE before someone is ready to Do not be put off by open up. Effective listening a negative response is about showing compas- and don’t be afraid sion and creating trust, of any silences. You and patience is key.They do not have to fill the shouldn’t feel rushed or they gaps in your conversa- won’t feel it’s a safe envi- tion. Sometimes it can feel ronment. If they’ve paused intrusive or counter-intu- in their response, wait: they itive to ask someone how may not have finished Try to avoid they feel. ust like hu- speaking. It might take mans, sib- WHAT CAUSES RIVALRY them some time to articu- ling rivalry ➤ Not introducing pets the right way unhelpful phrases DON’T SAY... ➤ late what they’re feeling. J is common When the needs of the pets are not Stay Healthy Don’t interrupt or cut in. Don’t tell someone how to in pets too! Dogs ➤ Cheer up fulfilled If someone pauses, count feel. It can be hard to see and cats often fight – Vet Pragyesh Agarwal to five in your head. This ➤ You don’t have anything to be someone you’re about lose over food or atten- will help give them space sad/worried about. interest in their life. But try- tion from pet par- to think and time to ➤ Look at everything you have – ing to get someone to focus ents, but in some HOW CAN YOU HELP Powerful elaborate further if on the positive can exacer- cases these brawls needed. It also shows you have so many reasons to be bate feelings of guilt at not can turn bloody or PREVENT FIGHTS? you are thinking happy being able to enjoy the lead to one pet get- ✮ Introduce your pets properly reasons to eat about what they are ➤ You are so much better off than good things they have go- ting bullied. So, how ✮ Identify and eliminate the saying, which will ing for them. Someone can one ensure their give them the others/ It could be worse/ It’s not suffering from poor pets get along? Vet reasons for their fights confidence they the end of the world. . Just get on mental health Harshita Sahu explains ✮ Make sure there is enough need to keep with it might already be that it all boils down to space and food for your pets talking. struggling the basics, such as intro- Brussel ➤ You are the only one who can ✮ with this. ducing your dogs and cats Praise and punish them based change how you are feeling. You properly from the beginning, on their behaviour Activities need to snap out of it and pull and ensuring each of their ✮ After a fight, reintroduce dogs yourself together needs (i.e attention, space, food, with muzzles on, and engage furry playtime, litter boxes or toys) are sprouts adequately attended to, so they don't siblings through activities they get competitive or jealous. both enjoy

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Q.1) Which of the following is not a Q.4) What does ICAO stand for? Develop a story based on the member of the vitamin B complex? A. Indian Congress for Agriculture Organics pictures in around 250 A. Thiamine B. Riboflavin C. Folic acid B. Indian Company of Accounts Organisation words. Send your entry D. Ascorbic acid C. International Civil Aviation Organisation along with your name, D. None of the above Q.2) Who is the first cricket class, school and picture at They are high in vitamin C, which helps to win all ICC tournaments? Q.5) Who directed India’s first tech- [email protected] 1 boost your immune system. A. B. nicolour film ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ that C. MS Dhoni D. AB de Villiers was released in Brussels sprouts contain vitamin K, which is (LIZARD) Q.3) Which blood vessels have the the early 1950s? KNOWLEDGE BANK 2 essential for blood clotting. smallest diameter? A. Sohrab Modi Sprouts are high in fibre, which can help FLYING LIZARD: Draco, also known as flying dragons or gliding lizards, is A. Capillaries B. Sir Syed Ahmed bulk up the stool, promote healthy digestion a genus of agamid lizards. They can glide with the help of their ribs and 3 B. Arterioles C. Satyajit Ray and reduce constipation. C. Venules D. Lymphatic D. Munshi Premchand connecting membrane that can be extended to create wings. They also flatten their hind limbs and a flap near the neck acts as stabilisers. These lizards are found They are full of essential minerals such as 1. D) Ascorbic acid 2. C) MS Dhoni 3. A) Capillaries 4. C) potassium, manganese and copper. ANSWERS in South Asia — common in forests, areca gardens, teak plantations and shrub jungles. The 4 International Civil Aviation Organisation 5. A) Sohrab Modi only time a female flying lizard ventures to the ground is when she is ready to lay her eggs. – DAILY MIRROR CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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Counting our blessings The world heals with acts of special day was ded- icated to the grand- parents of students compassion and voices of kindness Aof Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Vasundhara, elhi Public School, Gurgaon or- of charity. Each panelist described how im- Gzb, where they were invited ganised Wellness Webinar 10.0 to portant it is to put others' needs before one's to witness a program on a vir- celebrate the spirit of ‘Joy of Giv- own, to always strive to do the best for all, tual platform prepared and pre- Ding’ during the Christmas week. and most importantly, make charity a way sented by their grandchildren. The theme was ‘Building an Ecosystem of of life. The discussion highlighted the im- The children expressed Charity’. The panelists comprised of Direc- perativeness of 'Service Before Self', there- their love, respect and grati- tor Principal, Ms Aditi Misra, Parent Reps, by spreading the message of sharing, es- tude towards their grandpar- Deepali Sharma, Swaroop Kanti Bera, teach- pecially during these unusual times. ents through various dance ers, Kavita Tewari, Rekha Ajay, Sriparna The panelists spoke about how they ex- performances, songs and for day one was Pankaj Ku- efforts made by all the grand- Ghosh, alumna Pankhuri Aggarwal, and Vice perience immense joy and contentment rhymes. Everyone wanted to mar, Sr Manager Help Age In- parents, teachers and the lit- Head Girl, Anisha Sainani. Student repre- while giving back to the community in their showcase the admiration for dia. On day two, Chief Guest tle grandchildren. It was also sentatives Tanvi Nagar, Editor, and Daksh own small ways. They also shared various their loving grandparents was Principal Seth Anan- attended by the Headmistress Kumbhat, Secretary, Interact Club, moder- tangible and intangible forms of charity, that found an outlet in the dram Jaipuria School Kanpur Indu Kohli and Pre Primary ated the event. The webinar was attended by practising which, one can extend a helping form of rhymes, songs, etc. Shikha Banerjee. Coordinator Kabila Rawat the stakeholders of the school community. hand to those in need. The webinar reiter- The Programme was held Principal cum Director along with over 500 hundred The moderators put forth questions to ated the fact that the purpose of living is on two days. The chief guest Manju Rana appreciated the Grandparents. the panelists, which centred around the idea in giving. Celebrations and Merriment "Action is the fundamental key to success" he Senior Wing of Jagran Public peejay Svran Global ic excellence. The students who School, Noida or- School, Sector 21D, show great human virtues in Tganised the first Faridabad celebrated their demeanor were awarded ever virtual Annual Day A its Annual Apprecia- with Dr. Stya Paul Award for Function ‘Emergence From tion Day, “Braving the Storms”. Human Values and the recipi- Darkness to Light’ with the Sanjay Joon, IAS, Divisional ent of this award for session spirit of togetherness. The Commissioner Faridabad at- 2020-21 were Anshika Bhat- triumph was possible by the tended the occasion as the Chief tacharya, Ravkirat Gulati, Avi- relentless efforts of Prin- Guest and Dr Arpit Jain, IPS ral Mathur And Natasha cipal Dr DK Sinha. was the Guest of Honour for the Choudhary. Many other stu- The 14th Annual Day evening. Aditya Berlia, Co-Pro- dents were awarded for their Function was attended by moter ,Apeejay Stya and Svran extraordinary achievements in chief guest Dr Prasun Chat- cipal Dr. Sinha presented the 2020-21 were given away by Group, and Co-founder and Pro- the co-scholastic areas too. A terjee (Associate Professor school annual report high- the Guest of Honour. Chancellor Apeejay Stya Uni- marvelous cultural show was Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS, lighting the milestones Dr Chatterjee empha- versity presided over the func- put up by the nascent, talent- Delhi), Guest of honour achieved during the last ac- sized meditation and exer- tion and blessed the students ed students of the school in- Poonam Mathur ( an actress), ademic session. Students cises to keep one fit and and motivated them to prepare cluding songs, kathak fusion, Special Guests Dr Prakash showcased their talents healthy. The Chairman ac- themselves for the future chal- drama etc. Chief Guest Sanjay (Assistant Professor, Amity through the school orches- knowledged the efforts of the lenges with hard work, dili- Joon, appreciated the school’s Institute of Occupational tra, solo song ‘Chalta rahun- students and teachers and gence and perseverance. report of achievement. The pers award and Ayushi, Tan- endeavour to hold virtual cel- Therapy, Noida), Y.M. Gupta ga path par’ and a group thanked the esteemed guests The show began with pay- winners were felicitated by the isha and Anoushka of class X ebrations. The Guest of Hon- (Chairman of JPS), Mohan- dance ‘Angels of Darkness’. for their precious time and ing a flower tribute to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour were rewarded for excellent our, Dr Arpit Jain also empha- ty (Director JIMMC), Vice- The Chief Guest gave presence. beloved Founder Chairman, Dr and Aditya Berlia. Yash Tomar, performance in CBSE board ex- sized on imparting values ed- Principal, School Coordina- away the cash prizes to the The day culminated with Stya Paul followed by Saraswati Sneha Kumari were awarded ams. The Founder Chairman ucation and developing more tor and Parents. meritorious students of the presentation of memen- Vandana. Principal Deepika with subject excellence award, of Apeejay Education Society, compassionate citizens of to- The chief guest and oth- classes V to XII in academics toes to the dignitaries fol- Arora, presented a formal wel- Simran, Vanshika Bhatia and Dr. Stya Paul has always em- morrow. The programme end- er dignitaries were present- for the session 2019-20 where- lowed by the vote of thanks come and the Deepanshu Chowdhary of class phasized on imparting value ed with the school song and ed a sapling. The school prin- as the co-curricular prizes and national anthem. school’s annual XII were awarded stream top- education along with academ- Vote of thanks.

Where there is no child labour And children giggle and A wish laugh together I wish I could make a Where festivals are celebrated beautiful world PLAYTIME WITH PALS! to spread hen it comes to weekends, I prefer wait to have lunch with my family. Then full of happiness. happiness and joy to have a totally different sched- it's siesta time or else we watch a movie. where People love each other Where emotions and human and hate doesn’t bother. W ule from the weekdays. I chalk out Evenings I complete my homework and beings are not some games with a group of my friends as this takes up a good two hours as it Where rivers are of silver treated as toys spending time with them gives me the involves exhaustive research, mostly And not garbage and mould, energy to work for the next week. related to the topic of business. I wish I could make a I hope and pray So, often I wake up an hour later than Once it's done, I spend some leisure beautiful world. That this wish of mine comes true usual on Saturdays, and rush out to play time with someone, either via call or at Where there is no war or fighting one day with my friends. We generally play until home. I try to read some book or watch Only love, peace and And we have a world we are exhausted and then indulge in something motivating on YouTube before warm greetings some fun chat-time for an hour before sleeping. where everyone is cheerful Where women are respected heading back home. and gay. DEV RANA, class XII, Bhartiya Vidya And not tortured or harassed As I skip breakfast on weekends, I Mannat Aggarwal, VI, Modern Bhavan Public School, Jubilee Hills I wish I could make a beautiful world Public School, Shalimar Bagh

BOOK: THE PERILOUS PLANTS ILLUSTRATORS: BY ELISABETA DAMI Luca Ussai, Valeria Cairoli he story is about sewer rats, leader of the sewer rats, but they act as and Daniele who pour stinky manure on hench mice. They are big and brainless. Verzini SARTHAK WADHWA, XI, T plants which start growing as TESS TECHNOPAWS: She is a cook and sci- VARALIKA, VII, Manav Sthali Rajendra tall as the size of skyscrapers and come entist who assists the heromice in every East Point School Nagar to life. The setting of the story is in a mission. garden in which these superplants plot The central conflict happens when the to take over Muskrat city. sewer rats create Muskrat city into a jun- The Heromice try every gle of living plants, while they have cap- trick in the book to stop tured Lady Wonderwhiskers! At one point Blend of history and hobby them. Geronimo and Swiftpaws are trapped in the Some interesting per- sewers of Rottington with a tube he students of Manav Sthali Global sonalities in the book include: pouring down sewage water! Will School participated in the Philately GERONIMO SUPERSTILTON: He is the they ever rescue Muskrat city? Quiz organized by the Postal strongest Heromouse, but The heroics of the Heromice in their Department, Central Division. New T he must still learn how to rescue mission are certainly fasci- Delhi (Government of India). The event is use his powers. nating and fun to read. organized to promote Philately as a ONE, TWO AND THREE: hobby amongst young children as stamp They are the body- TANUSH TATIPALLI, class VI, collection is a dying passion. In this event guards of Tony Nasr Boys School, Gachibowli, students of class VI and VII participated. Sludge, the Hyderabad Total 13 students won prizes and appreciation certificates. Gaurang Singh of class VII and Shriyans Saluja of class VI bagged the first position. BOWLING IN ICU In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, the Indian team could feature Mohammed Siraj, who has played just two Tests, Navdeep Saini, who has played one match, and Shardul Thakur, who has also played just one. In case India include uncapped T Natarajan, instead of either Saini or Shardul, the experience will drop to just three Tests

AUS HAS COMBINED BOWLING BOWLING WOES WILL WORSEN EXPERIENCE OF 150 TESTS IF ASHWIN TOO IS RULED OUT

■ The Indian team already has a depleted look ■ India don’t have any pace bowler who has the following injuries to Mohammed Shami and Umesh experience of playing at the Gabba. The Gabba is Yadav, both of whom got injured after the first and the considered to be a fortress for Australia and their pace second Tests respectively. Experienced pace bowler bowlers are most well-equipped to bowl there. India’s Ishant Sharma, who has toured Australia four times, other worry will be the availability of Ashwin, who Siraj will be leading the didn’t make it to the team for the Australia tour as he woke up on Monday with a tweaked back and batted Indian attack in the was recuperating from an abdominal tear. Though now with it to help India draw the third Test with his dogged Gabba, which will be a series decider. In his he is fit and playing for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali batting (39 off 128 balls). If Ashwin doesn’t play, then debut match, Siraj T20 tournament, the Covid-19 restrictions prevented India may be forced to field Kuldeep. replacements to be sent to Australia. pocketed five ■ The left-arm wrist-spinner played just five IPL matches while in the third Test at ■ It leaves India with a weak line-up, one that is last season. On this tour, Kuldeep has played just one ODI Sydney the pacer got two wickets to his name thin on experience. For Aussies, in contrast, the com- and one warm-up, in which he bowled just 16 overs. That bined experience of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and has been the only cricket he has played post lockdown. Josh Hazlewood adds up to 147 Tests. With pace- Kuldeep’s last Test match, incidentally, came exactly two bowling all-rounder Cameron Green’s three-Test years ago, on the last tour of Australia during the Sydney experience, it comes to 150. Test in which he took a fifer. India though will be hoping that Ashwin regains fitness for the fourth and final Test.

I know that the Gabba in IS IPL TO BLAME FOR INJURY-WRACKED TEST SERIES? Brisbane is Australia’s fortress but India have the ability to Australia coach Justin Langer sug- United Arab Emirates as cases rose county cricket, it helps them in take on the Australians. They gested the delayed Indian Premier in India and only got under way on their cricket development enor- League was to blame for so many September 19, culminating on mously. I think it is the same with (Australia) have not lost there injuries marring Australia’s block- November 11. Players then had to IPL with our players. It helps their since 1988 but there is always buster series’ with India. The go through a 14-day quarantine in white-ball cricket development. a first time. If Ajinkya Rahane short-form extravaganza normally Australia with the one-day series But the timing of it, because of and company do it, I won’t be begins in March but, along with starting almost immediately after what happened with Covid-19, surprised at all. other major international sporting they were allowed out. “I love the probably wasn’t ideal. I just won- Sunil Gavaskar, events, was postponed as coun- IPL. I look at the IPL now as I used der if that is having an impact on tries went into coronavirus lock- to look at the county cricket for the injuries we are seeing in both former India captain downs. It was then moved to the our young players. Guys who play teams.” said Langer. IANS Photo: AFP Steve Smith scuffing guard row Paul Pogba takes Man United Smith was seen scuffing up the area around the batting crease on day five of the top with win at Burnley third Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground and social media users started questioning the Australia batsman for his gamesmanship Paul Pogba took Manchester United CRICKET FRATERNITY REACTS TO THE CONTROVERSIAL MOVE top of the Premier League for the first time in three years as his deflected Virender Sehwag: In a tweet, Sehwag Michael Vaughan: Former England incident. “It’s a nothing matter. took a dig at Smith over his contro- captain labelled Steve Smith’s antics Even if he scuffed Rishabh Pant’s winner saw off a dogged Burnley 1-0 versial actions and said Australia tried ‘very, very poor’ in a tweet. “This is guard, Pant came and took at Turf Moor. United now lead all tricks but failed to stop India from very very poor from Steve Smith !!” - another one.” defending champions Liverpool by drawing the Sydney Test. “Tried all Vaughan wrote. three points ahead of a top-of-the- tricks including Steve Smith trying to Shane Lee: Former Australia pacer table clash between the two most remove Pant’s batting guard marks Aakash Chopra: Former India bats- Shane Lee said, “He was not trying from the crease. Par kuch kaam na man and popular commentator was to cheat, but he should not be on successful sides in English football aaya. Khaaya peeya kuch nahi, glass also critical of Smith’s action and took the . I am really really con- history at Anfield on Sunday. a dig at him in a tweet. “Shoes can be cerned about some of our behav- toda barana,” - Sehwag wrote. Despite continued speculation over used for many things. Removing an iour. Steve Smith scored a fantastic Brad Hogg: Former Australia spinner opponent’s batting guard mark hundred in Sydney and the way he his future, Pogba has played an Brad Hogg too criticised Smith for his too....Not for taking sharp catches reacted afterwards, I thought, there increasingly important role in United’s action and said the area which Smith though,” said Chopra. is a real anger there. It is disturb- first serious title challenge since was trying to tamper with belonged to ing. You wind forward to this test: I legendary former manager Alex the opposition batsmen. “Batsmans Sunil Gavaskar: Former India cap- m seeing the same signs as before area. Not his space to mark! It did tain and batting legend Sunil (Sandpapergate). I m seeing some- Ferguson retired in 2013. Ole Gunnar alert my eyes during the live cover- Gavaskar called it a ‘nothing mat- one like Smith who is getting really, Solskjaer’s men have now taken 29 age,” - Hogg said in a tweet. ter’ and had a neutral view on the really angry.” from the last possible 33 points to recover from just two wins in their It’s something I do in games to visualise where we are bowling, how the batter is playing our bowlers, and opening six games of the season. AFP then out of habit I always mark centre. It’s such a shame that this and other events have taken away from Steve Smith Photo: GETTY IMAGES what was a great batting performance by India yesterday. Photo: AP

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