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➤ Books to watch ➤ Educators and students ➤ Pitch debate: Is rank STUDENT EDITION out for this season share their views on various turner the issue or is it the TODAY’S issues engulfing the nation inability of batsmen to play MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 ➤ Wrestler Ritu Phogat Newspaper in Education EDITION shares her success story and the world on spinning tracks? PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 WEB EDITION CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2

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PM TO STUDENTS oving away from their initial plan to host the In- Mdian Premier League’s ishing students (IPL) 2021 edition between Mum- MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS ON THE CONTRIBUTION OF bai and Pune — and part of the ahead of their SCIENCE TOWARDS MAKING ON PARIKSHA PE CHARCHA playoffs and final in Ahmedabad examination in — the BCCI has now shortlisted INDIA ATMANIRBHAR: Just like every year, I will interact with six cities to conduct this year’s the coming When we talk of science, many a time people students and teachers on how to beat tournament. W restrict it to physics,chemistry or labs, but exam stress during ‘Pariksha Pe months, Prime Minister Narendra the spread of science is much more than Charcha’ programme. But before the  Mumbai, Bangalore, Modi said, they must compete that. We have to move science forward with ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ begins, I request Chennai, Kolkata, with themselves rather than the mantra of 'Lab to Land’. Science also parents and teachers to share their Ahmedabad and Delhi have others. “The coming months are contributes to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' experience and their tips. You can share been shortlisted to host campaign. The first condition for the goal is them on MyGov and NarendraModi app. this year’s IPL of special importance in your life. to take pride in the things made by our peo- Along with the youth, parents and  The IPL, which is sched- My young friends, you will be ON WATER CONSERVATION: ple. Self-reliant India doesn't remain just an teachers will also be invited this time uled to begin in the second appearing for your exams. But do Water has been crucial for the economic campaign but becomes a national during the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme. You will find informa- week of April (tentatively spirit when we see our fighter plane 'Tejas' tion about how to participate, how to win prizes, how to get an remember you have to become a development of humankind for April 11) and conclude in the centuries. Water is our life, our faith, and made in our country, doing acrobatics in the opportunity to discuss with me on MyGov opening week of June (ten- warrior, not a worrier; take the also the stream of development. We have to sky, when we see Made-in-India coaches in tatively June 6), may not exams smiling and return home understand our collective responsibility metro trains in advanced nations, when we find spectators being see Made-in-India Covid vaccines reaching The way we You have to get enough sleep and smiling. Also understand, you have towards water conservation. Monsoon will allowed at some centres, begin in many parts of the country by dozens of countries. And it is not that only know of manage time well also. Don't stop while other centres may to compete with yourself, not around May-June. So, this is the best time to bigger things will make India self-reliant— other scientists playing, because those who play will allow fans up to only 50% against anyone else,” the PM think about water conservation. Let's begin Indian-made textiles, handicraft goods made of the world, the blossom. You have to apply the tech- of the stadium’s capacity by talented artisans, electronic appliances, said. Addressing his monthly Mann a 100-dday campaign to clean up all the water same way, we niques of revision and smart ways of  There won’t be any bodies and prepare them for rain water har- mobiles, etc, in every field, we have to spectators in Pune due to should also know memorisation to bring out your best ki Baat, the PM also dwelled on vesting before the monsoon season starts. increase this pride. When we move forward the sudden spike in Covid-19 many other subjects of national Be a part of the Union jal shakti ministry’s with this thought, only then will we become about the scien- in your exams cases in Maharashtra importance... 'Catch the rain' campaign. self-reliant in the true sense. tists of India Narendra Modi, PM, addressing students

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he deadly Arctic blast has frozen parts of the Niagara Falls, creating a breathtaking backdrop for the visi- T tors. Temperatures fell to -18C in America to produce vista of ice and rainbows at the US border with Canada's famous attraction, with ice flowing along the river. As the water froze, it created a cascading layer of ice in the Falls. There were some impressive icicles too. Ice forms in the Niagara Falls every winter. But such a spectacle was seen in 2014 and 2015, when the Niagara Falls were partially frozen due to polar vortex events. However, the Falls ceased to flow completely, just once so far in March 1848 for 30 hours!

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How did you get the name ‘Indian physically and mentally to apply my These all work together to turn you Many women in India don’t get Tigress’? During my wrestling skills in the right manner. into a fighting machine. What can lead enough encouragement to take 1 days, many people used to say you to this strength is self discipline. 6 up sports, what will you tell that the moment I put my mind to Apart from your sisters, which If you let go of that, you may miss on them? I urge parents to support their something whether it was in the other sports personalities are something. daughters because they deserve the wrestling ring or outside, I would go 3 your icons? Virat Kohli is really chance to represent their country and SPINACH for it like a determined inspiring; I like watching his Do high expectations affect make everyone proud. With hard work This nutritious leafy green takes around 30 days from sowing tigress! Hence, I got training videos. Also Khabib you? No, not really. In fact, I get and dedication, anyone can achieve to harvest. It can be sown at the beginning of every month to this name.. Today, (Russian martial arts 5 motivated due to high expecta- greatness. get fresh green spinach leaves by the end of the month. Phogat is one of champion) is very tions and train harder. If people are BEANS the fastest rising inspirational for me. rooting for me, I must not let them If there is ever a biopic ade on They are useful in warm mixed martial down! The mantra that keeps me your life, which Bollywood actor BOK CHOY weather. In addition to har- Bok choy is a great vesting quickly,they are soil arts (MMA) tal- What is the going — Obviously, if you have to 7 would you choose to play your plant to grow because it builders that benefit the ents in the one lesson fight, then fight to character? I would like to play the can produce a mature crops by fixing atmospheric harvest in around 30 world, which 4 from your win. A fight to the role myself in the film as no one nitrogen in their roots, then days. The tender dark combines differ- sports life that you end matters knows the struggle and journey of my releasing it when the plants green leaves and crisp die off. The fastest to produce ent martial arts use in your personal quickly and deci- life better than me. off-white-coloured are the bush types, which are disciplines together in life? Discipline. sively. stalks provide a nice ready to harvest in approxi- fresh crunch. a seamless If we are not Does family support have a huge mately 50 days. fighting style. disciplined, we cannot role to play in the success of a achieve anything. Also 8 sportstar? I strongly believe so. There is this one particular remember; the stronger you are, Take my case for example; My family SALAD advice your father gives you for the faster you are, and the more noticed that I have a keen interest in LEAVES 2 a match, what is that advice? powerful you are, the better your mixed martial arts, so they never They take only 21 My father always says to pack enough chances of success. Building strength questioned my decision and fully sup- days from sowing power in one punch so that the oppo- and conditioning is essential to every ported it. Geeta was a bit nervous ini- to harvesting. You can choose to sow nent is instantly knocked out and can- martial artist. That means developing tially but she trusted me to pursue it one single variety GREEN ONIONS not get up at all. Basically, pack as strength in your muscles, learning with 100-per cent dedication. Given at a time or a mix You can get green onion stalks in much power in every punch! I have how to use leverage, activating your that backing, I knew I only had of your choice. around 3-4 weeks. They taste deli- learnt to win the battle in my mind fast-twitch muscle fibers, and enhanc- to give my best and see Some of the popu- cious as a garnish for soups or can first. I prepare myself both ing your cardiovascular endurance. what’s in store! lar varieties in- be added to stir-fry as well. They are clude lettuce, mus- planted as bulbs, which take around tard and kale. 6 months to produce full-size. CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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tress is body’s reaction to a challenge or de- mand. It can come from PLUG - UNPLUG! Sany event or even thought that makes you feel When we know the symp- Remember your strengths. Educator's perspective frustrated, angry or nervous. toms of stress, lets help our Learn relaxation tech- Examination stress is nor- budding stars to come out of niques. Try to meditate & How does the shadow side of started showing impact not only mal but if it gives rise to anxi- it. At the same time, you (stu- keep your bare foot on cool technology affect the students / on the children but on all of us. ety, it can interfere with per- dents) can yourself be a help. Maybe due to lack of awareness, formance. Pressure to do well Let’s see how. floor at times, take deep teachers and the society at large? we are not able to read the symp- can be overwhelming & affect breath, go for walk etc. Technology is always an added toms, or we are not ready to ac- mental health. feature to support our life sys- cept the facts. Do you know, most of us Plan your studies. Try tem. Same is the case in Edu- We ensure that our teachers who use the term ‘Stress’ don’t breaking up chunks & create a cation too. The use of technol- nourish our association with our even know the indicators / daily timetable. Learn to ogy in the right perspective with students as well as with the par- symptoms of it. If we know the study efficiently. professional touch makes the ents. The online classes are sup- symptoms, we can overcome applications more effective. ported by the doubts clearing ses- it, let’s check it: Be realistic about what you Thus the technology is a sions / individual interactions Living alone, losing touch can achieve in a day. boom if well-conceived and ap- on academic or non-academic with friends, feeling moody, Take Regular breaks from propriately applied. Having said features for the students/the par- like to do anything anytime (it that it may also be the worst ents. Additional assignments / may be cool but not good). Low study, spend some time with available devil if taken through graded notes help the students or overwhelmed (it can hap- friends, play, listen to music, casual handling. rooms, managing issues of the MANAN BUDHRAJA, Principal, to dilute the negative effect, if pen due to any reason). Con- do stuff that you like to do. Mother Divine public school, students, co-ordinating as a link any. The school management, the fused, unable to concentrate. Keep things in perspective. Plan a reward for yourself. How do teachers constantly between the parents of the school Rohini school teachers the school coun- Unable to take rest/sleep re- and the school management. Dig- sellor all are available and are at sulting into prolonged tired- Yes, exams are important, but Most importantly, be kind keep up with the challenges ital application is not an issue that don’t come under the pre- a distance of one call from the ness, having difficulty in mak- you are so much more than to yourself. they face in day to day scenar- with the younger generation how- view of get syllabus but in parents / students. ing decision. Losing appetite your exam results. Suppose nothing seems ios in term of digital classes and ever the experienced inquisi- recent times when personal or overeating, etc are some ma- Keep in mind exam results working from above men- academic assistance. tiveness and the will power, alto- What is the one change that you jor ones to be mentioned. tioned solutions, then let your gether make the elderly teachers touch is missing and live classes ‘When little people (chil- do not define who you are. trusted friends & family know A teacher means an open and a /to justify the challenges per- are not possible, how do educa- want to see in the students, dren) are overwhelmed by big Never forget that your if you are struggling. Ask for flexible personality. Any true pro- taining to the Digital Classes and tors still stay connected to the society and the nation at large? emotions, I feel responsible to health & happiness is worth help. Think about practical fessional, knows how to reorient Academic Assistance. students and guide them around The education should be ‘Value share my calm, not to join their support you need. Talk to himself / herself to adapt as per based’ and ‘Skill Oriented’. It chaos.’ I would say ‘Almost looking after. So, have a prop- your friend/family/teacher, these issues. the need of the hour. Teaching it- There are issues like relation- should be an integrated per- Everything will work again if er diet & do some exercise. be part of solution & most self trains a person to face the ship / anxiety or depression etc. A relationship anxiety/depres- sonality development of the you UNPLUG it for a few min- Make a list of all that you importantly be happy. challenges which could be class sion are the terms which have child. utes, including you.’ want from life. Dr. Preeti Rani, PGT DPSGV

school, was delivered by senior students of the school. Esteemed Prof. Ved Prakash congrat- Celebrations and merriment ulated the Principal and staff for the notable No competition no progress accomplishments of the school. He empha- LDAV Model School, Pitampura or- sized on the need to understand and imple- odern Era Con- bring out the uniqueness of ganised Aarohan, Manik Jayanti ment the NEP 2020 for its holistic and futur- vent, Janakpuri each individual. It provid- Samaroh on a virtual platform. The istic approach to education. Anurag Tripathi Mcelebrated its vir- ed a platform for all young D guests on the occasion were Prof. Ved spoke on character formation as the most im- tual Inter School Competi- learners to realise their po- Prakash, Former Chairman UGC, Chairman portant goal of education. He urged them to tion – SPECTACLE 2020. tential in different domains DLDAVMS, Anurag Tripathi, IRPS, Secretary, inculcate qualities of head and heart to enable Various Inter-School Ac- while promoting fun, learn- CBSE and Dr Nisha Peshin, Director, PS, them to overcome challenges in life. Dr. Nisha tivities were held to test the ing and a creative environ- DAVCMC. The cultural bonanza included UP- Peshin appreciated the performances of the creative skills of the par- ment. The students of dif- ASANA - Invocation Song, ABHINANDAN - students in the cultural programme and ap- ticipants through various ferent schools set the vir- Welcome song, AARADHANA - Vandana, BAL- plauded the efforts of the school in the un- activities like Delineation, tual platform on fire with LET - SHUMBH NISHUMBH, TARANG – Folk precedented times of Covid 19. Prizes were dis- Natureza,Mosaic, their performances for the Dance and Shakespeare’s Play – MACBETH. Wadehra presented a brief synopsis of the tributed to meritorious students for out- Razzmatazzing, Salubrious sion of talent, imagination, winning title. Winners and A special bulletin Utkarsh - Aasman ki Un- journey of the school. The Annual Report, standing performances in the field of aca- Appetite, Suraksha Kavach creativity and alertness. participants were awarded chaiyon tak was released by the which highlighted the achievements of the demics, co-curriculars and sports. The func- etc. The activities were a fu- The activities helped to certificates. Guests. Principal Anita students and the new initiatives taken by the tion ended with national anthem. Appreciation and Ensuring quality e-learning a acknowledgement major challenge in Covid times anya Singhal, student of Manya started learning coding DR MANOJ KUMAR, PRINCIPAL, ST ing parents were left with little or no Class IV at Suncity with WhitehatJr at the age of 8 dur- assistance and due to financial crunch School Gurugram, de- ing lockdown when all other activ- MARY'S SCHOOL, SEC 46, CHANDIGARH and lack of digital access, declared self- Msigned an app called ities like swimming and Kathak ovid-19 continues to be a night- study (at home) as their best option. PicKaboo. With the help of this app, dance, she used to be involved in mare for many of us, casting mul- The NEP has envisioned a new kids can click the picture of the ob- took a backseat. With all that time, Ctitude of constraints in the oper- dawn of the education system by an- ject and the app helps in identifying she wished to explore coding as she ational feasibility in all sectors. The ticipating a transition into the digital the object. The way it works is that had been introduced the basics of pandemic has especially forced the ed- classroom for which students have been the app sends the picture of the ob- scratch in school. ucation sector to adopt the digital plat- provided technology and internet ac- ject to a Microsoft Image Processing As part of Silicon Valley program form and has posed many circum- cess, but it can be asserted that they API. Once the API returns the de- conducted by WhitehatJr, kids were stantial qualitative questions regard- are yet to become accustomed to this scription, it is sent to a Translator required to create an app to solve real- ing the online teaching and the expec- new environment. This dawn could be API (based on language settings). life problems. Around 14 kids were tations prior to the transition and ex- actualized only if the teachers get The result is then sent to a text-to- shortlisted from the list of over 7,000+ periences thereafter. enough time to plan lessons which are speech converter and a translator en- entries from India an abroad, in which We have almost come to the end of engaging and motivating. Even though gine that spells out the scanned ob- Manya’s app was also selected. The this academic session and all of us hope the educators are working hard to fill ject’s name in five different lan- program entailed mentoring of se- that the next session will be normal. the learning gaps being created due to guages - English, Hindi, Spanish, lected kids by industry veterans from Most of us in the industry are fatigued opment. I’ve had ample opportunities the absence of pupil-teacher interac- French and German. Manya Google and Thunkabale. Manya also and have serious concerns about re- to watch the disparities between both, tion, there are some parents who feel wishes to improve her app (cur- got the opportunity to present her idea trieving skills relating to the classroom the urban and rural teaching-learning that this gap can be rectified by mak- rently it is a very basic version) to Amit Patel, Managing Director of learning and opportunities of our stu- experiences. Though the education sec- ing their wards repeat the class for the as she hones her coding skills further. Owl Ventures. dents. As a result, educators are com- tor made a lot of efforts to cope with next academic session. This is going pelled to reimage their role in the field remedial studies by providing up-to- to be another point of debate. of teaching. Besides the challenges, the date tech support, I feel the lack of I would like to emphasise that the pandemic has also imbued a need to sound technology, teacher's experience degree of disparity between the learn- Reverence and adoration consider teachers' expertise and judg- with the digital platform and lack of fi- ing factors and opportunity gaps cre- HAPPY ment in the future of the education sys- nancial resources has hindered the op- ated by the pandemic will remain for- harti Public School cele- messages followed by cultural pro- tem adding both competency and qual- portunities for students from the rural ever unless a cumulative effort is tak- brated its Foundation Day grammes and cake cutting cere- BIRTHDAY ity with respect to learning and devel- areas. Many of them who have work- en by every stakeholder. completing 40 glorious monies on the virtual platform. The Admin Director Byears of successful execu- teachers and staff members wished RAJESH GUPTA tion. It was founded in 1980 by our for the horizon of school, cherished Panchsheel Public School, Founder Director Dr. S L Batra and the moments, shared their experi- since then it has been producing ences and promised to collaborate Badarpur bright students by discovering and their efforts for the glorification of shaping their innate school. talent. The Principal This year, the day Shalini Sabharwal The event witnessed has given us an op- wished the staff, stu- the felicitation of the dili- portunity to ac- dents and parents at gent and industrious stu- knowledge some of the completion of 40 dents for their remarkable the tough times we years and expressed performance. Rank Hold- have faced, celebrate that it was a collabo- ers, Scholar Award for our history and the in- rative effort of every- scoring 90% and above in credible ways we have one. On the day she academics, 100 % Atten- KANAK, bonded together as a reiterates the words dance and Best in Sports, class XII, community of stu- of our Founder Di- Arts, Dance, Music,In- DAV Model dents ,teachers ,staff, alumni and par- rector –“The success of a school strumental were some of School, ents. Due to the coronavirus crisis, should never be on the basis of CBSE the categories in which the for the first time the event was results, never on the basis of college children were awarded. Sector 15, planned virtually. or work placements but how the Swarnima Luthra , Chandigarh The students came up with love- alumni are doing as adults-as mem- Principal addressed the ly cards, songs, poems and shared the bers of the civil society.” gathering and congratu- lated the children and their proud parents for their ef- forts. She thanked the par- Annual celebrations of the school ents for their positive ap- SN Senior Secondary proach towards making on- School, Mayur Vihar-1 com- line classes a success. And memorated the achieve- for cooperating with school Aments of the Middle Wing in every initiative taken SHREYA students for the academic year 2019- during this crisis of Covid AGGARWAL, 2020 on the digital platform. The fe- right from online teaching class VII, licitation was for excellence in over- since April to the virtual Holy Child all performance on the basis of Annual Award Ceremony. School, scholastic and co-scholastic domains. The program took an auspicious start The event culminated with Panchkula The occasion was graced by with the lighting of the lamp followed a vote of thanks proposed School Principal, Swarnima Luthra, by song and dance performance by by Sushma Kalia, Middle HIMANI ROHEWAL, class XII, AAR proud parents, teachers and children. the students on hope. Wing Coordinator. Jain Model Sr Sec School, Derabassi POOR BATTING OR BAD PITCHES? When the four-match series between India and England started, cricket fans were expecting to be enthralled by the quality of cricket on display. While the contests have been entertaining, the pitches on offer have also hogged quite a bit of limelight

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Regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the game currently, Ben Stokes has been dismissed 11 times by R Ashwin

THIS (MOTERA) MIGHT NOT BE A 350-400 RUN PITCH BUT UNSURE FOOTWORK AGAINST SPIN IT SURELY WASN'T A 200-250-RUN PITCH

➨ Most of the former saw batters in two minds on English cricketers like Al- whether they should stay Seaming tracks are accepted, I somehow find it funny that when they turn or the straighter ones. Challenging, think so. This might not be a 350-400 istair Cook, Michael on the front foot or go back speak about the surface, it but not treacherously challenging. If you run pitch but it surely wasn’t a 200-250- Vaughan and Andrew to the balls which mostly not turning ones immediately gets quoted all over in our look at the dismissals, the batsmen have run pitch. What was disappointing for me Strauss have questioned In- skidded through after press and this is the issue here. There contributed to their own downfall. More was, the scores were dia’s need to produce such pitching. have been instances, we than the pitch, it was about the mindset also a reflection rank turners. But again the ➨ One needs to ask why ➨ Kohli suggested that the ➨ have been to New which did them in. Rohit Sharma’s of your batting question remains if rank This is a fact that even does it seem like the world batting from both sides was Zealand, where batting in both innings showed you could skills against a turners really reduce the Sunil Gavaskar spoke comes to an end when there not up to the mark in the both the Tests got score runs on this pitch. turning pitch, contest between bat and about during his commen- is a little bit of assistance third Test and he went on over in a total of whether it was ball or is it the batsmen tary stint. Most of the Eng- for the spinners from day to give a clean chit to the 22 SUNIL GAVASKAR, five days. There is the Indian who are losing their abili- lish batsmen were caught one of a Test match? Noth- yards on offer. It is safe to FORMER INDIA CAPTAIN ty to play the turning ball pressing forward and as a ing in the rule book re- say that Kohli is not en- a video doing the batsmen or English and making spinning result, they were either stricts the degree of turn tirely wrong. rounds where Virat batsmen. Both set of batsmen should tracks look unplayable? bowled or caught plumb in that a pitch is allowed to Kohli is talking in South We play on seaming wickets around the have applied themselves better on a front of the wicket. take. But no sooner does a ➨ Even, Rohit Sharma world and get bowled out for 47, 60. ➨ Africa and he says I am not here to talk pitch like that. If green tops require a sub-continent wicket take suggested that the pitch was about the pitch. That is how we have Nobody ever says a thing. But as soon as it ➨ DEEP DASGUPTA, FORMER INDIA certain skill set, then the When one looks at the a bit of turn, eyebrows are good to bat on and there been taught to play cricket, that’s why starts spinning, rank-turners also require third Test once again, they raised, mostly unnecessary. were no demons.The right- WICKETKEEPER I say let them sell thoughts, buying is everyone in the the same.Which ball turns will notice that only a handed opener hit 66 runs ➨ our choice. world seems to and which one goes handful of the deliveries England skipper Joe in the first innings and he start crying England looked like startled rabbits in that straight is a simple ques- were turning sharply and Root did not openly criti- did not look in any sort of R ASHWIN, INDIAN SPINNER about it. I don’t second innings. I don’t think it was an 81 all tion in cricketing books there was nothing that cise the pitch, but he did trouble in the second as he out pitch but this was and all the batters prepare kicked up at an alarming say, “If I am getting a fifer, smashed boundaries at will get it. I’m all for for it from the very start rate.The pitch also did not it pretty much sums up the to take India home in style It was not a pitch where the ball was it, it was a much tougher when they go to coaching offer invariable bounce pitch”. while chasing 49. misbehaving constantly. entertaining. I was pitch than schools or academies. But and the batters were able Nothing was kicking up up all night watching it. It Chennai. it is about putting those to leave the ball on length. ➨ One doesn’t need to be ➨ In fact, England open- alarmingly. Neither was absolutely brilliant. I’m thinking about Especially on hours of training into play a genius to read between ing batsman Zak Crawley was there any bringing that curator out to the SCG. this pitch, where at the crease. ➨ If anything, the pink- the lines and understand also scored a fifty in the great invariable one spins ball has extra lacquer on what Root truly opines first innings and he looked NATHAN LYON, AUSTRALIAN SPINNER ➨ bounce that the prodigiously and the When playing on turn- it, and that may have made about the pitch. But credit quite comfortable at the ball would shoot. other skids on, you lose all kind of rhythm. ing tracks, batters are re- the ball skid more. And to the current England crease. Man of the Match Here, the bounce was That’s what successive Test matches on quired to be confident about this is a point which was management that none Axar Patel has made it Was it a good pitch for batting, NO. It their footwork. But looking highlighted by Rohit Shar- have come out openly to use clear that he wouldn’t mind actually true, almost. was difficult, challenging for any these sorts of pitches do for your mindset. at all the dismissals in the ma and Joe Root after the the pitch as an excuse for the same wicket for the Yes, there was spin but Test match batsmen irrespective of how good you NASSER HUSSAIN, FORMER third Test, most of them third Test came to an end. the loss. fourth Test. batsmen should be able to handle the are. But is it a bad pitch? No, I don’t ENGLAND CAPTAIN

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