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CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 COVID DISTURBS TRADITIONS BREAK OUT ECONOMY In a first, budget to go A rapidly- digitalising India has been ranked ing digital R&D, training digital talent and leveraging digital WHAT: highly among the 'Break Out Economies' in applications to create jobs are given priority. Besides, steps the third edition of the Digital Evolution Scorecard developed by have also been taken to reduce inequities in access to the dig- the Tufts University's Fletcher School, in partnership with the ital tools across gender, class, etc. paperless Mastercard. 'Break Out Economies' are defined as those economies that are digitalising very quickly,and yet have a lot of room to he upcoming budget scheduled grow before matching those in the developed economies, such as THE RANKINGS for February 1 will go paperless, those in Europe and in more-developed as the finance ministry has de- Even as vaccines start Asian countries like Singapore, South X-PLAINED China, which leads the countries in the 'Break Out T cided not to print the budget doc- protecting the most-vul- Korea and Hong Kong. uments, amid the pandemic. This is a his- Economies' group is more-evolved digitally mainly due to its nerable, we're not going to combination of rapidly-growing demand and innovation toric move, as it will be for the first time ARE THE SUCCESSFUL BREAK OUT 1 that the budget papers will not be printed. achieve any levels of population WHO ECONOMIES: Successful 'Break Out Indonesia, and India, immunity or herd immunity in Economies' are those economies that have sophisticated which ranks third and The decision has been taken, as mobile internet access, affordability and quality to foster 2021. Even if it happens in a cou- fourth respectively, in the printing process would more widespread adoption. The governments of these 2 ple of pockets, in a few countries, require several people to stay at economies have also taken steps to strengthen their insti- momentum, have displayed it's not going to protect people tutional environments and have stringent digital regula- the press for around a fortnight, increasing digital-momen- across the world. It is critical that tions. Moreover,in these economies, generating investments tum, suggesting the potential amid the coronavirus fears in digital enterprises, fund- countries and their population to rapidly digitalise in the post- maintain strict social-distancing Photo: Getty images Covid world, the report stated ➤ The budget for the financial year 2021-22 may This is not the first time and other outbreak control South Korea, Singapore and Hong also see several conventions being broken, as that there would be a measures for the Kong are the leading 'Stand Out according to sources, the traditional 'Halwa' cere- change in tradition in the foreseeable future Economies', the top-performing 3 mony may not take place this year, or a subdued presentation of the budget DR SOUMYA SWAMINATHAN, group, thanks to a high-degree of digital evolution function may be held with a limited gathering under the finance minister chief scientist, WHO and a strong momentum in continuing to advance their ➤ This ceremony, which normally starts around Nirmala Sitharaman. Last digital capabilities January 20, is attended by all the people involved year, she did away with a Other consistently top performers, include in the budget-making, and marks the beginning of colonial-era tradition of ➤ Estonia, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates. printing Once printing starts, the printing carrying the budget papers INDIA'S FY21 FISCAL 4 These economies have displayed both adapt- staffers stay inside the press till the presentation in a briefcase, and intro- ability and institutional-led support for innovation. of the budget. Only a few high-ranked officials are duced the budget 'Bahi DEFICIT SEEN AT OVER Interestingly, the US also shows remarkable momentum allowed access and that too on the basis of a spe- Khata' or a ledger, enclosed 7%, DOUBLE OF for an economy of its size and complexity, scoring second cial identity card. The entire facility, the loading- in a red cloth folder and in digital evolution, after Singapore unloading and the transportation are manned by BUDGETED TARGET tied with a string the special security forces espite high-frequency indica- tors showing a turnaround, the D revenue gap will continue to ORGANIC CHALK be high, forcing India to end the year VIEWPOINT with a higher than anticipated fiscal gap. STICKS OUT OF Photo: Getty images REMOVE 'UNHISTORICAL' NEWS IN RICE FLOUR AND REFERENCES FROM SCHOOL EUCALYPTUS BOOKS: HOUSE PANEL CLUES Parliamentary panel has called in the fter seeing the harmful ef- education ministry over three critical fects that regular gypsum Which Indian state is issues flagged by various members of chalks have on the staff and home to the Earth’s A Parliament, including the need for a A students in their school, two politically-sensitive ‘reform’, which includes the students from a government school in only saline soda lake? removal of ‘unhistorical fact’ and ‘distortions’ Hyderabad’s Adilabad, have come up from the school textbooks. with an innovative organic replacement CLUE 1: It has the country’s largest for gypsum chalks.P Harshit Verma road network. INNOVATION CLUE 2: It is home to the world’s largest planned city. ➥According to sources, India's fiscal and K Rudra, students of the Telan- CLUE 3: It is home to five interna- gana State Model School (TSMS) in Ban- deficit for the year ending in March 2021 gari Guda, used rice flour and natural added natural fragrances like rose water, extracts of Jasmine and tional airports. is likely to be over 7% of the gross clay for the preparation of these chalks. sandal, and many other natural aromatic substances. “There are domestic product (GDP), more than dou- ANSWER: MAHARASHTRA. The state’s Along with these two, they also mixed many schools, colleges and other educational institutions across In- ble of the 3.5% target that was set in neem oil, lemon oil, camphor,and many dia, which use chalks to write and teach. These chalks lead to many government has downgraded the securi- other naturally-extracted substances. health issues like allergies, respiratory diseases, including asthma, ty cover of several leaders, including the last budget Several members have pointed out the Further, to create a natural aroma in and even eye infections. That is why we have come up with this idea former CM Devendra Fadnavis, from Z- ➥The fiscal deficit could widen to as lacunae in textbooks in terms of history. the classroom, they to create organic chalks,” said Rudra. plus to Y-plus security with escort. much as 8% of GDP, with the current They have highlighted on the need to Others whose security cover has been expected economic contraction of 7.7% ➤PM Modi currently has include the role of great historic women PM MODI NOW MOST-FOLLOWED downgraded, include Fadnavis’ wife and in 2020-21 64.7 million followers, heroes – from Gargi and Maitreyi daughter as also MNS chief Raj ➥The government expects the tax rev- CLUES ACTIVE POLITICIAN ON while Trump had 88.7 mil- Thackeray. to rulers like Rani of Jhansi, Rani enue to decline by ` 4-5 lakh crore and a lion followers, before his DID YOU KNOW: With over 2.67 Chennamma, Chand Bibi, Zalkari Bai, TWITTER AFTER SUSPENSION ` 1.2-1.5 lakh crore shortfall in divest- account was suspended. lakh-km of road length, the state, which and so on, in the textbooks ment proceeds, officials said OF TRUMP’S ACCOUNT Former US President, is also home to a saline soda lake at ➥With the economy on the rebound, M Narendra Modi has become the most-fol- Barack Obama, however, Lonar, created by a meteor 52,000 lowed active politician on Twitter,after the years back, has India’s largest road and crackdown on tax evaders, experts Share your views at remains the most-followed [email protected] You can also micro-blogging platform permanently sus- network. Navi Mumbai is the world’s say the tax collection at best will pended the account of the US President Don- politician on Twitter with post your comments at P largest planned city increase by 70% from the current levels ald Trump, following the recent siege on the Capi- 127.9 million followers. Q toistudent.com NEWSMAKER tol Hill by hundreds of pro-Trump rioters. in the remaining months of the fiscal

FACTOID Delroy Lindo won FLOATING IGLOO TO PROTECT PENGUINS! NOMADLAND BAGS FOUR NATIONAL the best actor for SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS AWARDS his role in Spike Lee’s 'Da 5 Bloods' The other awards $131 MN went to 'Collective' The moolah minted by 'Wonder Woman for the best 1984' in the US and Canada, leading the foreign-language box office charts for the third straight film, 'Time' for the best non-fiction weekend without much in the way of com- film 'Never petition. Overseas, the film grabbed $98.8 Rarely Sometimes million, outperforming most-fellow Always', directed pandemic-era releases. by Eliza Hittman, won for the best ➤ THE COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION WAS screenplay RELEASED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON HBO Sajjad Navidi, an Iranian architect, has come up with a design for ollywood film ‘Nomadland’ has The National MAX, IN AN EFFORT TO BUOY STREAMING ENTERTAINMENT floating igloos that could protect the endangered penguins and stop the won four awards at this year’s Society of Film SERVICE SUBSCRIBERS. IT'S UNCLEAR H National Society of Film Crit- 55th annual meeting for the organi- melting of polar ice in Antarctica. It uses igloos, both under and above HOW MANY HBO MAX USERS WATCHED ics awards, including the best picture, sation recently.Frances McDormand Critics comprise 60 the water, with the upper structure providing penguins the space to breed best cinematography, best director was named the best actress for her film critics from THE MOVIE, THOUGH THE COMPANY and best actress. The Chloe Zhao- di- role in ‘Nomadland’, while Zhao re- and the lower half connected to a swinging pendulum. The idea is, as the TOUTED RECORD VIEWERSHIP rectorial won the most-awards at the ceived the best director award. across the US pendulum is moved by the waves, it produces electricity to cool the ice to stop it from melting “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021

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They not by Emma Jane Unsworth participants by an average of power nap can help boost pro- only felt happier, they also per- 60 per cent. ductivity,mood, alertness and formed tasks better. This “truly funny” comedic novel Activities even improve memory recall. about a female web-obsessed millennial — Times reviewer Kelly Conaboy wrote — is “less of an escape than it is a set of The Sun goes down Do not take me lightly, ‘Clockwork Orange’ metal eye QUIZ TIME (MIXED BAG) And the Moon comes up For I am your God. clamps, forcing you to examine,” via “hand-wringing The cycle continues.. THE FIRE over exclamation points and emoji choices. But the fire in your eyes never I see that you’ve made her eternally sick, Q.1) The as the first goes down. Unable to fight back. Vijayanagara Indian war of How do I know? Earlier she was all powerful COOL TOWN: king who employed Independence It stares at me so. IN YOUR But your ego and greed.. How Athens, Georgia, Launched skilled archers of the by… And in my heart It made her crack. I feel it all rising Her trees are dying ever so quickly Alternative Music and Changed Turkish clan and A. SN Sen B. RC Mazumdar The air unbreathable, overrun And her reservoirs are done for good. American Culture raised the fighting C. BG Tilak D. VD Savarkar with smoke EYES The temperature unbearable Now I am going to punish you with a capacity of his Q.4) The 23rd Jain ANANT VEER SINGH, class VII, DPS by Grace Elizabeth Hale bowmen was.... An overdose of heat. Sushant Lok, Gurgaon remedy of my own. A professor who once played in teacher, Parsva, It will make you get a cold and cough A. Bukka I B. Devaraya I the immediate Tell me why your determination is so. And make you stay home a band and ran an underground C. Krishnadevaraya predecessor of You want to be great. I hope you are prepared for the shock club in Athens, Hale analyses D. Ramaraya Mahavira enjoined You want to be Me. The following years are cursed for you, why this sleepy college town Tell me why do you show such ignorance. Except for the Ones who find peace in spawned the likes of the B-52’s and R.E.M., and Q.2) The Venetian on his disciples Indifference to your childhood – for you themselves. traveller who trav- four great vows. To only get one. And once you learn your lesson, became “the model for the small bohemias that elled with his wife these Mahavira You want to earn, I shall free you of this curse. together formed ’80s indie culture.” and reached adds which of the But first you have to learn. Uh-oh. Vijayanagar around followings as the This is the problem with you, now. In all this mayhem, your God has 1420 was... fifth vow? I see that you can’t be fixed. forgotten how to stop it THE ONLY GOOD A. Athanasius Nikitin A. Abstention from My creation is undeniably flawed. You’ll have to come up with a cure of INDIANS B. Nicolo de Conti stealing B. Non-injury I wish I could keep you somewhere close your own. to me, I am ever so sorry. C. Ibn Batuta D. Ferishta C. Brahmacharya or by Stephen Graham Jones So you don’t create any trouble for me. But for now, Times reviewer Danielle Trussoni continence Oh! You want to be free, I see. My curse shall make you say your last Q.3) The Uprising of called this “panoramic view” of 1857 was described D. Non-attachment prayers. I have checked after you for years now. the struggles and triumphs of But the fire in your eyes has sealed It seems that the fire in your eyes has led four Native American young ANSWERS your fate. you astray, men, haunted by the spirit of 1. B) Devaraya I 2. B) Nicolo de Conti 3. D) VD Savarkar Why in the world would you provoke And you cannot find your way back, Mother Nature That’s the price you pay for making her an elk they killed on an expedition and by the burdens 4. 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Expanding outside comfort zones D Goenka Public Poster making on the topic School reopening - challenges School, Dwarka cel- ‘Hum fit toh India fit’. Restoring the faith of the parents and ebrated the 2nd ‘Fit DAY four initiated a ridding their minds of the fear is the need G India School Week’. Symposium on diet and nu- of the hour. The schools need to address the This movement aimed at al- trition during the pandem- and innovations parents and the students and exhort them tering the behavior of chil- ic. DAY five was lined up for he world came to a standstill with to accept it as ‘a new normal’. Schools must dren from ‘Passive Screen an online quiz related to fit- the unforeseen onslaught of have the Feedback and Feedforward system time’ to ‘Active Field time’. ness-sports and virtual chal- COVID-19. The pandemic has tak- at place to create a new way of life where DAY one commenced with lenges of muscle strength- T en a significant toll on the people students and parents both need to come out free hand exercises, aerobics, ening exercises. DAY six has across the world. The governments all over of their comfort zone and student reflection, zumba and rope skipping. been dedicated to family fit- the world were forced to take stringent parent reflection and teacher reflection all DAY two began with Yoga fol- ness. Our students have en- measures to curb this disease. need to be taken into account while open- lowed by Open letter to youth couraged their parents to ac- As the governments eased the restric- ing the schools for the larger good of the of the nation – ‘power of fit- of what your body can do, not tively engage with them tive measures to bring life back to normalcy, students who have almost forgotten to write ness’ and Open mic. on top- a punishment for what you through physical activities all walks of life pulsated and buzzed again or read and even on online classes with their ic- ‘Exercise is a celebration ate.’DAY three heralded with during pandemic. with activities after a long period of lock- videos off and audio muted, they are into down but the educational sector could not Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp, Snapchat bounce back to a healthy state. etc. To bring them out of this we need to re- Though the government has permitted flect on what we accomplished, what is im- Stirring curious consciousness the concerned authorities to run schools with portant about what we did during these 9 standard operating procedures, both the stu- months as digitally we have grown mani- haitan Public eminent names in the field During the morning ses- dents and the parents have developed the cold folds and see where can we apply what we School, Ghaziabad namely Dr. Kaustavi Sarkar, sions, school had Panel Dis- feet. Restoring normalcy at the educational learnt during this pandemic etc. Innovative organised Meraki, Geeta Chandran and Feisal cussions and Lecture Demon- front has become a big challenge now. ways of teaching learning in an inquiry K a week-long Per- Alkazi to interact with the strations on the topics- Art The long period of lockdown has trans- based student led system where each child forming Arts Festival. The students and the alumni of and Culture across Conti- formed the attitude, habit patterns and is made to feel important will help us bring purpose of the festival was to KPS through panel discus- nents, Dance and Society lifestyle of the students and the parents. On TRILOK SINGH BIST, Principal, Delhi the Gibbs Reflection Cycle as an innovation showcase the talent and cre- sions. It was a student led pro- along with Dance and The- one hand, the parents are paranoid about Public School Ghaziabad, Vasundhara in our schooling now, what should be the ac- ativity of the students in the gramme although it would atre in Education. In the the safety of their wards and are reluctant tion plan for re-opening the schools has to different facets of dance, the- have been impossible to come evening, the audience wit- to send their kids to the school, the children from the comforts of their homes and re- be school specific by the heads of schools atre and music. The theme of to life without the constant nessed several dance, music too have taken a back foot as they are ac- sort to unfair means. as every school has its own challenges and the festival was Community support from the Performing and theatre performances customed to the comfort zone of their homes. The habit of academic dishonesty and if we all create an SOP keeping the child at Transition-The New Normal. Arts, Events and Media De- throughout the week via so- The fear of exams which used to be a short-cut approach to success have filtered the centre of it, it will definitely be the best The school had invited some partments of the school. cial media Live. healthy driving force for learning is miss- deep into the attitude of students and they way forward with our individual road maps ing now. The students are taking exams are therefore unwilling to join the school now. for our schools. Integrated online project on national symbols "What we do has far better impact than what we say" n integrated on- India with three other coun- line project titled tries namely - Japan, Eng- icypriya Kangu- er whose work has had an tion in schools after her National Symbols land and Sri Lanka. Subjects jam, a student of impact in the fields of en- request. She also planted A was conducted by like English, Maths and En- Ryan Interna- vironment, conservation, over 3.5 lakhs trees under Delhi Public School, Noida vironmental Studies were L tional School, or development. her initiative “Monday for students of primary all woven together with a Noida Extension won the Licypriya has been for Mother Nature”. classes. The project was un- common theme-“The Na- TN Khoshoo Memorial actively fighting for cli- Speaking about the dertaken as a part of ac- tional Symbols Of Four Award 2020 in recognition mate justice in India and achievement, Madam creditation for the Interna- Countries” thereby high- of her fight against cli- different parts of the Grace Pinto, Managing Di- tional school Award by the lighting their listening, mate change. world for over two years rector, Ryan International British Council. reading, writing and speak- The award was pre- now. She is running and Group of Institutions said, The aim of the project ing capabilities. Students sented by Ashoka Trust campaigning for climate “On behalf of the entire was to give an understand- exercised their origami, for Research on Ecology education across the Ryan Group of schools, we ing of the national symbols drawing, colouring and and The Environment world and so far, the state congratulate Licypriya on to the young students, a step painting skills through the (ATREE) to an academi- of Gujarat, Rajasthan and receiving this prestigious towards making them more a comparative study of learn- project. This initiative was cian or a Sikkim has given positive 1000 private schools countries have started award, making us and the informed individuals. ing and understanding the appreciated by the parents of practition- response to her and over across India and other teaching climate educa- nation proud." The project also included rich culture and heritage of the students. SCHOOL Life as a Christmas Tree AVATARS ello there! My be one of the few creatures to MY name is Chrissy, know Mr. Claus. He always orona! Corona! Corona! It has Ganesha, Design Your Halloween Writing)", Meerkats Master Builder the Christmas tree thanks me before leaving, been almost a year that the world Costume, Design your T-Shirts, and Coding for Gaming were arranged to H and today I will be how kind of him! narrating my story to you. Life as a Christmas tree C was turned upside down by this Exhibitions. With all these activities pursue our hobbies. I attended a Every year, on 25th of De- is more enjoyable than you notorious virus. It brought in a "new there was never a dull moment in the three-week workshop and reading cember, families get together may think. Yes, I may not be normal" in all facets of life including virtual world. challenge by British Council and have to dress me up. It makes me able to walk and talk but I al- feel so special! I love getting ways look at the positive side. our school life. Our school did not leave Several workshops "Blissful Bytes now started writing book reviews too. dressed up. Some candy I get to dress up, meet Santa any stone unturned to make sure that (Cooking)", "English Ladder (Creative As I look back, I am surprised at canes, a necklace of lights and and stay warm by the fire. our online classes are as interesting as the number of avatars that I a headband shaped like a star I am thankful to God for our classes on the campus. had taken during the pan- is my go-to outfit every year. what he has given me. I bet you are wondering Well, it was nice talking As in a regular school, our demic. I have been a that as a Christmas tree I to you, hope to see you schedule between studies Hariyanvi girl, a Soldier, a meet Santa Claus every year. around! and co-curricular activities Freedom Fighter, an Artisan, And you are right! Yes, Yes! I Merry Christmas and a was rightly balanced. On one a Zombie, a Designer, a Chef have had a plenty of encoun- Happy New Year! side we had regular studies and a Book Review Writer. ters with Mr. Claus. Ah, it is Adamya Bhanot, VI, G D Goenka always wonderful to catch up with assignments and proj- Now, I sometimes wonder, Public School, Dwarka with him. I feel very lucky to ects, on the other we had will there be any phase in classes on art, yoga, library my life where I will get to which helped us strike a bal- take so many Avatars? ance and maintain a healthy My heartfelt gratitude to body and mind. All our teach- all my teachers for making ers ensured and made our the virtual world so much online learning world a very fun for us. happening place with contests SAI SHRIYA BANSOD, like Poem Recitation, One- class VI, Gitanjali Minute Speech, Make Your Devashray, Hyderabad

AANSHI GUPTA, IV, Rukmini Devi JAPPREET KAUR, XI, Manav Public School, SELFIES & THE SETTING SUN Sthali School, Rajendra Nagar Pitampura ast weekend I along with my par- and had so much fun there. We ents and few other friends and planned to enjoy the view of the sun- L families went on a short trip to a set from a vantage point. My friend's reservoir on the outskirts of father asked us to climb to the top of Everyday choices we make impacts our planet Hyderabad. We went in our cars, lis- the dam. Though we were scared, we SN Int’l School, blindly, the school teach- tening to music on the way and waving finally reached the top and enjoyed Mayur Vihar ers put their team effort out to each other as we passed by watching the sunset from there. Soon conducted a by presenting their var- each other on the way. Finally, we all we were hungry and gorged on cakes, A special assem- ious individual ways to bly on the theme ‘Think teach the society a wise made it to the Kondapochamma Sagar chips and fries. We returned home Sustainable, Act Respon- usage of available re- reservoir, almost 107 kms away from sleepy and tired. I will remember this sible’. Students of Class sources. They present- our home. trip forever. V depicted a short, in- ed the 3R formula The place was serene and beauti- formative, skit followed which they keep initi- ADRIJA GHOSE, class I, The Global by a song and a foot-tap- ating on a daily basis at ful. We took some selfies at the spot ping dance, highlighting home, to accomplish in Edge School, Kokapet, Hyderabad sustainable living ensur- the grand scheme of ing future generations to things. The assembly get a better place to live in. The changes possible for every indi- was culminated by the school assembly assisted the young vidual, in order to prosper on the heads Shivani Khanna and learners not only to comprehend planet Earth for a long term. Re- Priyanka where they guided all the fact that Mother Earth is key alizing the biggest driver of en- to step ahead for endeavours in to their future, but also to think vironmental degradation that is Saving, Reducing, Reusing and about the real and lasting We, who are consuming resources Recycling earth’s resources. UNPRECEDENTED INJURY CRISIS Injuries are part and parcel of the game but as things stand at the moment, it seems like the Indian team will have more players on the treatment bed than on the field. After Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari became the latest Indian players to have been ruled out from the Brisbane Test, it seems there is an injury cloud over Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the fourth and final Test starting January 15

BUMRAH’S ABSENCE COULD WITH VIHARI & JADEJA OUT, HURT INDIA’S CHANCES MIDDLE ORDER IS SHAKY

■ India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has suffered from abdom- ■ India’s lower middle-order could be the weak link with both inal strain ahead of the fourth and final Test against Australia that Hanuma Vihari and Ravindra Jadeja being unlikely starters for the begins at The Gabba in Brisbane. Bumrah was seen holding his fourth and final Test. They could draft in Wriddhiman Saha as reg- stomach during the third Test, which ended in a draw at the Syd- ular wicketkeeper and play as the specialist batsman. ney Cricket Ground (SCG), and had undergone scans.While spec- also suffered a blow in training that has put his ulation is rife that he won’t play the final Test, a BCCI official told participation in doubt too. IANS that there has been no confirmation on his availability. “There is no confirmation on it yet,” said the official when asked about ■ There are also concerns over R Ashwin’s fitness as he woke up Bumrah’s availability. with a back tweak on Monday and then suffered a hit on his ribs by a short delivery from speedster Pat Cummins.While Vihari’s ham- ■ The right-arm pacer has three days to recover and the Indian team string issue was noticeable, not many knew that even Ashwin had will do its best to ensure his availability for the final Test as his ab- back issues on Monday morning. It was later revealed by his wife sence following the pullout of Umesh Yadav (injured in second Test), Prithi on social media. “The man went to bed last night with a ter- Mohammed Shami (injured in first Test) and Ishant Sharma (who rible back tweak and in unbelievable pain. He could not stand up didn’t travel at all to Australia), will mean that the visitors will be straight when he woke up this morning. Could not bend down to tie forced to field a very inexperienced pace attack at The Gabba. Mo- his shoe laces. I am amazed at what @ashwinravi99 pulled off to- hammed Siraj (two Tests), Navdeep Saini (one Test) have both made day,” she tweeted after the win. their debut in the ongoing series while Shardul Thakur on the bench has played just one Test in his career. Left-arm fast bowler T Natara- ■ All these absentees make the Indian line-up uncertain and shaky. jan is yet to play a Test. Kartik Tyagi is also there but as a net bowler. Thankfully for India, the top-order looks established. There is no He is yet to play any form of international cricket and has played doubt that Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma would continue to open just two first-class matches. the innings after they put on 70 and 71 for the first in the third Test. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane will play at ■ Bumrah has been the most overworked pace bowler in both camps, No. 3 and No. 4. having bowled 117.4 overs in the Test series. Overall, on the Aus- tralia tour, he has bowled 169.1 overs (including 22 in the warm-up fixture and 29.3 in ODIs). This follows 60 overs he bowled in the In- India’s already dian Premier League (IPL) before coming to Australia. The right- inexperienced arm pace bowler had suffered a lower back injury late last year. He attack will further did not play an international after August, 2019 and made his in- ternational return only in January 2020. A LOOK AT INDIA’S INJURY LIST be depleted if Bumrah is ruled out 1. ISHANT SHARMA (couldn’t get fit before the series)

I have never seen this kind of injury list, ever. 2 MOHAMMED SHAMI (fractured his arm) @Mickeyarthurcr1 alluded to the effects of lockdown and 3. UMESH YADAV (calf injury) @ashwinravi99 pointed it out too. He has a bad back, 4. KL RAHUL (wrist injury) Bumrah is unlikely to play, Agarwal hurt...if India hadn’t taken such a large contingent, wouldn’t have had 11 left. 5. RAVINDRA JADEJA (dislocation and fracture on his left thumb) HARSHA BHOGLE, commentator 6. HANUMA VIHARI (hamstring injury) Photo: GETTY IMAGES Paine apologises for SCG conduct, Ashwin barbs Team has blossomed under

ustralia captain Tim Paine has quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. “I Rahane: Vengsarkar apologised for his behaviour on said to our players yesterday ‘I’ve had the final day’s play of the drawn a really poor game as a leader’. I let our A third Test against India at the group down. I’m human, I want to apol- Sydney Cricket Ground. Paine was seen ogise for the mistakes that I made,” he Rahane showed great character to inspire and heard trying to sledge Ravichan- added. The Australian captain said he India to a remarkable bounce back win dran Ashwin, who was involved in a spoke to the veteran Indian spinner af- against Australia in Melbourne to level the solid, match saving partnership with ter the fifth day’s play, telling him “I Hanuma Vihari on Monday. “I let the ended up looking the fool, didn’t I?”. series at 1-1 and then secured a hardfought pressure of the game get to me. It af- “You open your mouth and then you draw in Sydney. “The team has really fected my mood and then from there af- drop a catch. We had a bit of a laugh blossomed under the leadership of Ajinkya fected my performance,”Paine was about that,” he said. IANS Rahane. India were bundled out for 36 and lost the match (in the first Test in Adelaide) but the way Rahane led the team after the Adelaide defeat is amazing. Ajinkya showed GAVASKAR WANTS PAINE SACKED tremendous character. Players are more at ease under Rahane. He has given the First and foremost, it was unbefitting of a it shows your frustration. It shows you freedom to his players. Freedom is the top captain of a national team to be talking are not able to bear the fact that the most thing that Rahane has injected into about something other than cricket. By all opposition is putting up a fight. the team. Not just Ashwin and Jadeja, the means, you want to have a go at the Tim Paine was more interested in youngsters Siraj, Saini, and Gill also opposition, you talk about their cricket, talking to the batsman rather than his impressed in the series. Ajinkya has done a you can tell the batsmen he doesn’t know field placing and bowling changes. So I fantastic job in Virat’s absence,” how to play, you can say he is no good. won’t be surprised if there is a change Vengsarkar, who played 116 Tests and 129 All those kinds of things are completely in the Australian captaincy after the ODIs for India from 1976 to 1992 said. acceptable because you’re talking cricket. series is over. But when you talk about something else, Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain

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