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'JALLIKATTU' OUT OF THE CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 OSCARS RACE, FAILS TO MAKE THE CUT allikattu, In- dia's official J entry in the Best Internation- FSSAI NOTIFIES REGULATIONS TO LIMIT al Feature cate- gory at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race but the country is still in the fray, with short film 'Bittu' ad- vancing to the next round in the Best Live Action Short Film segment. trans fat in food items Thomas Vinterberg's 'Another Round' The food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said that has made it to the shortlist. regulations to limit the content of trans fat in all the food items have been notified...
Industrial trans fats are pro- Now, a made-in-India Under the regulation notified on December duced by adding hydrogen to WhatsApp alternative 29 last year, the FSSAI said, it has limited liquid vegetable oils to make industrial TFA (trans fatty acids) to not 1 them solid, thereby increasing for govt officials more than 3 per cent in all fats and oils their stability at room tempera- by January 2021, and not more than 2 per ture f reports are to go by, some cent by January 2022 Trans fats are largely- pres- government officials have start- The Food Safety and Standards ent in partially-hydrogenated I ed using a desi alternative to (Prohibition and Restrictions on vegetable fats/oils, vanaspati, WhatsApp. Called Sandes, it could Elimination of industrial TFA Sales) Second Amendment margarine and bakery shorten- change the game for WhatsApp, feel 2 has been recognised as one the Regulations, 2021, was notified earlier ings. They are found in baked many. The government had con- modifiable risk factors to pre- this month and fried foods firmed on working on a WhatsApp- vent heart diseases According to 2017 estimates, chat-like feature last year. With the This regulation states that all the food In 2018, the WHO had called every year more than 1.5 mil- latest developments, it seems that products, in which edible oils and fats for the elimination of industrial- lion deaths in India is attrib- the app is ready and going through are used as an ingredient, should not 3 ly-produced trans fat from the uted to coronary heart dis- the initial testing phase by the contain industrial trans fatty acids food supply by 2023 and eases, of which nearly 5 per ministry officials. According to a more than 2 per cent by mass of the total released an action package cent (71,000) are due to trans report, currently, the use of Sandes oils/fats present in the product, on and from 'REPLACE' for the same January 1, 2022 fats intake is restricted to government offi- cials only. It also defines industrial trans fatty acids India joins the club of around 40 coun- as "all the geometrical isomers of mono- tries that have already enacted policies unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids 4 best suited to eliminate trans fats, and ICC TEST RANKINGS: VIRAT having non-conjugated, interrupted by at least would be among the first countries in Asia one methylene group, carbon-carbon double bonds in KOHLI DOWN TO FIFTH, JOE the trans configuration.” It, however, excludes trans-fatty after Thailand in achieving policies to elimi- ROOT MOVES UP TO THIRD acids from dairy, meat, fish and their products nate trans fat ndian skipper Virat Kohli was on IWednesday pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe ELON MUSK TO OFFER $100 Root, who rose two RANVEER SINGH-STARRER '83 TO RELEASE rungs to third in the lat- MILLION PRIZE FOR 'BEST' est ICC Test rank- ings for batsmen, even as Jasprit IN THEATRES IN JUNE 2021: REPORT Bumrah and R Ashwin moved up CARBON CAPTURE TECH in the bowlers' chart.
esla Inc chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, f Bollywood sources are to go by, Ranveer- starrer '83 Kohli, who scored 11 and 72 in who had promised a $100 million prize for the develop- is all set to release in theatres in June this year. the opening Test against ment of the “best” technology to capture carbon diox- "Reliance, along with the many other producers of the ide emissions, few days back, has now revealed more de- England, has 852 T film, have decided to release the sports flick in the tails about the competition. In his tweet, he has mentioned that I points. the 'XPrize team will manage the $100mn carbon capture prize.' month of June. It makes sense, as normalcy would have Root, who helped his FOR A CAUSE kicked in firmly by then. Also, getting it in theatres before, in team to a memorable The $100 million prize will be receive $1 April, is not feasible, as 'Sooryavanshi' is releasing on April 227-run victory in given away in a four-year global million, while 25 student schol- 2," Bollywood Hungama quoted a source as saying. Chennai that kept competition to find a way to arships worth $200,000 will also England in con- reduce carbon dioxide from the be distributed to the competing The sports drama film, which was earlier scheduled for a tention for the ICC Earth’s atmosphere. “This is not student teams theatrical release on April 10, 2020, was pushed to World Test a theoretical competition; we December 25 due to Covid-19 pandemic. In November Championship final, The grand prize winner will want teams that will build real has reached 883 rat- get $50 million, while the second 2020, the film was again delayed to the first quarter of systems, which can make a ing points place holder will get $20 million; 2021. The makers are yet to give a final release date measurable impact and scale to MOVIES $10 million will go to the third a gigaton level,” Musk said in a place holder statement To win the competition, the Full guidelines of the competi- teams would have “to create and tion will be announced on April demonstrate a solution that can TOM HOLLAND FACTOIDFACTOID 22. The competition will last for pull carbon dioxide directly from four years through the Earth Day, the atmosphere or oceans and 2025, XPrize, which will be lock it away permanently in an organising the competition, said would love to play environmentally-benign way,” £2,62,000 The top 15 teams will XPrize added (`2.61 CRORE) Capturing planet-warming emissions is JAMES BOND rice of a cow bred in Central becoming a critical part of many plans to pider-Man' star Tom Holland says he would love to suit up and play England that was sold at an keep climate change in check, but very little British spy James Bond in future. The 24-year-old actor, who is best P auction recently. Named progress has been made on the technolo- known for essaying the role of Peter Parker/ superhero Spider-Man in after Spice Girl, Posh Spice, the gy to date, with efforts focussed on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, quipped, at 5' feet-6 inches, he will four-month-old Wilodge Poshspice, cutting emissions rather than taking S be a "really short" Agent 007. "Ultimately as a young British lad, who loves a pedigree heifer, has broken the carbon out of the air. The International cinema, I'd love to be James Bond. So, you know, I'm just putting that out Energy Agency said late last year world sales record. The previous there. I mean I look pretty good in a suit! I'd be like a really short James best breed was sold for £1,31,250 in that a sharp rise in the deployment of Bond," Holland said. carbon capture technology was needed, 2014. if countries are to meet September net-zero emissions Post Spice has not only target Before starring in the third broken the world sales chapter of 'Spider-Man', Holland will again change record but has also become gears with crime drama UK and Europe's 'Cherry', in which he will most- reunite with Russo Brothers after 'Avengers: expensive The actor was last seen in Endgame', and 'Chaos bovine the psychological thriller 'The Walking', a sci-fi action animal Devil All the Time', which adventure thriller released on Netflix in “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Five Music Podcasts
Good news parents! There is a way to give kids a screen break without forgoing engrossing and educational content. Podcasts, and in particular musical ones, offer a dynamic, attention-grabbing learning opportunity that by their very nature, incite a theatre in the minds of little listeners. Below are some hidden gems of musical podcasts that have the potential to teach and delight...
THE MUSIC PODCAST for Kids DAVID WALLIAMS’ KIDS Q THE FOR KIDS! MUSIC MARVELLOUS In this music education podcast, the hosts MUSICAL PODCAST explain a different musical topic every episode. Should you name your Whether its tackling rock, jazz or country, or instrument? How can David Walliams, the English come- 3instruments like the trumpet and electric guitar, you tame the butter- dian, children’s author and televi- this podcast explores the history, mechanics and appli- 5 flies in your stomach sion personality, is perfectly suit- cation of every musical topic imaginable. With a joke of before a performance? And how 1 ed to host this utterly silly yet the day submitted by young listeners and silly antics can you make instruments sound somehow thorough romp through classi- between the hosts, this show balances infor- like animals? On this show, the cal music history. Walliams deftly mation and entertainment. mother-daughter duo Rebecca and engages his audience with historical Zara Lane ask musical performers, adventures, telling stories of the piano, composers, conductors and young Franz Liszt and Wolfgang Amadeus musicians all the right questions Mozart with the help of cartoonish about classical music learning and scenes and goofy reenactments from performance. Whether they are asking across the eras of musical history. This conductor Andrés González what he 10-part program manages to pack a joke is actually doing when he waves into every beat without feeling forced, his arms around in front of the and provides a rare example of humour orchestra, or composer Iman in a children’s program that tickles kids Habibi how he can tell if his and adults alike. work will sound good before it has ever been played, their interviews are SPARE THE ROCK, NOODLE LOAF always imbued with the unique fun and curiosity SPOIL THE CHILD Noodle Loaf is a play based world of music, created by musician, of a program made for early childhood music educator and children’s book author, and by kids. Dan Saks. In roughly 12-minute bites, this interac-
tive podcast lets younger children participate c.2021 The New York 4 Times Company in the ‘Noodle Loaf Choir’. Hosted by Saks, a musi- cian and music education specialist (as well as a dad), this show uses ‘echo songs’ to get those 6-years-old and under to partici- pate in the singalongs, themed in Every Sunday such a way that they provide both tap into an indie music hour that just learning and great rhythmic prac- so happens to be made for kids but has the vibe of a tice. If you haven’t heard it yet, 2 local college radio station (one with age-appropriate subjects, include in your to-do list. lyrics and guest DJs). Each weekly episode is organised into ‘sets’ and has well-curated tunes to help introduce your child to cool bands like They Might Be Giants and musicians such as Andrew Bird, guaranteeing your child will stay engaged. And if you have a budding DJ on your hands, check out ‘The Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl’ which provides two hours of ‘kindie music from today to yesterday’ once a week out of Chattanooga State Community College in Tennessee. Photo: FREEPIK Photo: RECIPE STAY HEALTHY Healthy Foods with more Vitamin C
Photo: GETTY IMAGES PAPAYA RED BELL PEPPER Studies show Red bell pepper is low in Beetroot that eating than an calories and densely rich in papaya can various nutrients. This helps improve your improve your mood and thus digestion, bright- make for ultimately happy en your skin, clear food. 100 grams of red bell your sinus and strengthen your orange pepper contains around 127.7 bones, One cup papaya has 88.3 mg of vitamin C. mg of vitamin C. eeping our immu- Halwa nity up and about If you have only tried gajar halwa before this, get set has been one of MANGO for this recipe where instead of carrots, beetroots are PINEAPPLE the top priorities Mango is Pineapple has bromelain, a since the onset of abundantly used to make a delicious halwa. digestive enzyme that helps K the coronavirus pandemic. Vita- rich in break down food and reduces min C has a big role in boosting im- Vitamin A. INGREDIENTS HOW TO MAKE them. Now, heat some ghee in bloating. Bromelain acts as a munity. Talking about vitamin C, the One medium- natural anti-inflammatory ➤ Grated beetroot Wash beetroot in running a non-stick frying pan. Add first food that comes to our mind is orange. sized mango agent that helps you No doubt orange is abundantly rich in vitamin C, but there has around 122.3 (approximately five) - water. Peel them and slice off grated beetroot and cook for recover faster after a are many other daily foods that are packed with more vitamin mg of vitamin C. 4 cups the bottom part and grate about three to four minutes, tough workout. One C than an orange. Check them out and include in your daily diet for ➤ Ghee - 2 tbsp stirring occasionally. Add serving of pineapple your share of vitamin C. contains 78.9 mg of CAULIFLOWER ➤ Sugar - 5 tbsp sugar, milk, cardamom powder, vitamin C. ➤ Cardamom powder - and cover with a lid. Let it sim- Whether roasted or steamed, BROCCOLI STRAWBERRIES eating a small head of cauli- Broccoli has One cup of strawberries has 1 tsp mer for 10 minutes. Stir occa- flower gives you cancer-preventing around 87.4 mg of vitamin C. ➤ Finely chopped cashew sionally. Remove the lid, stir 127.7 mg of vita- properties. One Not just this, strawberries pro- min C along nuts (fried or roasted) - continuously and cook till the serving of this vide you with decent doses of with 5 grams 2 tbsp liquid mostly evaporates. cruciferous folate and other compounds of fibre and ➤ vegetable has 132 that promote heart health. Full fat milk - 1 ½ cups Garnish with cashew nuts and 5 grams of mg of vitamin C Strawberries can also make ➤ Handful of cashew nuts serve hot or freeze for a while protein. and fibre. your pearly white shine. - for garnishing if you like it cooler. TNN THE ULTIMATE READING LIST FOR MIDDLE GRADE BOOKWORMS!
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It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 03
Broadened peripheries of learning he Forum of dents.RJ Ashish enthralled Ideas can be life-changing Public Schools everyone with his anecdotes held its Virtual about school life and lessons n today's world, some view idea was born. ‘A man may die, T Annual Confer- learnt. He credited his suc- education as an economic nations may rise and fall but an ence 2021 themed “Green cess to his school, teachers passport to the future. But idea lives on'. So if you have an Room of Education"-Em- and parents. I it means much more. I feel idea, bring it to the forefront. powering the Future. The session highlight- education should not just be an Do not be scared of rejection, The conference was ed many significant aspects investment, on which returns because it creates self-doubts. inaugurated by the Edu- of learning and essential have to be in purely economic Remember, the founder of Star- cation Minister, Dr. attributes of living life. terms. Education means ‘learn- bucks was turned down by 217 Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nis- The Highlight of the ing for life'. It should be co-re- of the 242 investors he initial- hank’, Chief Guest for Conference was the Teach- lated with self-empowerment, ly spoke to. No matter how the day. from 93.5 Red FM, Delhi. ers Awards given away to 9 critical self-analysis and the small or different your idea may Among other eminents Our Hon’ble Minister Meritorious Educators who ability to comprehend what is be, act on it and turn it into re- who graced the event were Dr. stressed on the New Educa- were also awarded with happening around. Education ality. You never know, your Hrushikesh Senapathy, for- tion Policy and how it will be Cheques of Rs 11000/- each. should inculcate in the students ideas could change the world mer Director, NCERT and key an agent of change in the ed- The Minister congratu- the ability to think, innovate, for the better. note speaker. The guest speak- ucational system. lated the Chairperson of Fo- discover, enquire, challenge and It is important to surround ers for the occasion were Prof Dr. Hrushikesh Senapathy rum of Public Schools and all gain wisdom. In fact, education POONAM S RAMPAL, Principal, yourself with good and inter- S. K. Palhan, Founder Direc- and Prof. S. K. Palhan reiterat- the Office Bearers for the En- is the most powerful weapon petitive world through original Air Force Golden Jubilee, esting people, young people and tor, Great Lake Institute of ed on the importance of incul- riching Theme and Sessions which you can use to change ideas. Generating electricity Subroto Park young ideas. Go places, learn Management and RJ Ashish cating values in the young stu- of the Conference. the world. from rice-husk, washing ma- new things, look at the world in The one change that is nec- chines that can run without wonder : don't be tired about it. essary in today’s world is that electricity are some ideas con- ple who had a creative insight. Dear students, think, imagine we need new ideas. The great- tributed by the students which They just did not live in the past and nurture your dreams be- est contribution that the stu- should be taken forward to cre- and the present. They were able cause dreams are the seeds of Acceptance & appreciations dents can do towards the socie- ate an 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat'. to imagine a radically different change. Nothing ever grows ty and nation is that of ideas. A All of humanity’s greatest future from what currently ex- without a seed and nothing ever he prestigious gy with education, keep- country can survive in this com- inventions have come from peo- isted at that time and hence an changes without a dream. Five Star Rated ing up with the latest School of the futuristic trends in educa- TYear Award tion, which also was the has been bestowed theme of the conference. Acknowledgement and appreciations on Kamal Public This glorious feat has Senior Secondary added another remark- SPK International School, as achievement by our student in the Board School, Vikas Puri by able feather in our cap, it was graded as “ Holistical- exams, have been applauded over the the CED Foundation honour from the CBSE boosting our vision to ly Growing School” at the Na- years . These awards, along with prais- during the 6th Eduleaders Secretary Anurag Tripathi. provide quality learning envi- tional level, among top CBSE es and words of appreciation, from im- V Annual Conference. Principal The school has been meticu- ronment, imparting the 21st schools, in the category, 5 star Rating portant personalities and organizations scale. The 5 star rating has been award- motivate us to do even better consistently. Reema Tandon received the lously assimilating technolo- century skills. ed by ‘Global Talk Education Founda- The school’s esteemed Chairman S.K tion, Training and Assessment Unit’ Gupta, Directors Kapil Gupta and Pankaj that works under SSME , Indian Gov- Gupta were extremely elated and were tific skill and innovative ideas ernment. proud of achievements by the school Fostering creativity with among students. The CED Foundation organized a The school Principal Dr. Shipra Ku- Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) gala ceremony to felicitate the countries mar congratulated the management and is a central government of In- top Day boarding and International schools, The school was shortlisted and award- thank them for the constant support at every logical understanding dia initiative to create an en- at Leela Ambience, Gurgaon. The Chief ed a Five Star Rating for its commitment to- step and lauded the efforts of the staff and vironment of scientific tem- Guest Anurag Tripathi (CBSE Secretary) wards academics and co - curricular activi- the students in the successful growth of the tal Tinkering Lab retary NDMC) along with perament, innovation, cre- and the eminent dignitaries like Dr Rashid ties and its relentless efforts to raise and nur- school, as one of the top educational insti- was inaugurated at H.O.D's, Principal Mukta ativity amongst Indian stu- Ahmed(Education Minister, Maldives), be- ture conscientious and worthy citizens. Our tutions, providing learning experiences, that Atal Adarsh Balika Singh, Teachers and few stu- dents. It is a step towards a stowed this honour , by presenting the award initiatives like dispensing of value based ed- cater to individual needs and aspirations A Vidyalya,Gole Mkt dents witnessed this new India that will embrace to the School Manager, Ms. ucation, creation of stress free teaching and thereby paving the way for success ,of by Dharmendra Chairman event.This Lab is a project of and encourage novel and in- Pramila Gupta. –learning atmosphere and the remarkable the learners in their chosen fields. (NDMC). Dr B M Mishra (Sec- Niti Aayog to promote scien- novative ideas and inventions.
alone. Own best friend But, with a nice cup of tea, ired. Worn out by this past brush off the dust and col- you work for 60 days on I am my own Best Friend Just my friend and me. week. Looking ahead lect all your photo albums. average in order to acquire I am my best friend. Really, we together are a team. although, we'll have two Talk, laugh hard and relive a new habit. So why not let I don't mind what you say. I will keep doing hard work T I am proud of what Until my end. days, not evidently different. But the 'ago'. this weekend be the incep- I accomplish today. With a cheerleader in my corner, conventionally some resting time. It’s scientifically tion of having learnt a new I never get bored , Because I am my own best And so might as well, ornament established, language? Finishing a "once No matter what. friend. this weekend with some memories. that commenced" artwork? Taking I always talk to myself, I never think negative, Roll up the notes or calling loved ones? And think about my faults. Instead just hope for the best. sleeves, Let this weekend heal I set my goals which makes me 'cause me and my friend are nev- feel good. er at rest. you, to begin the week with I did much better Whenever I'm stuck in making hope and optimism. Pick up Than I thought I could. a decision or two, a camera and click some When I'm sad, I sing for myself. I always talk to my best friend, pictures so you can relive, This makes me feel good, And then I know what to do. this beautiful "now" asa For I am my own best friend. MONISHAA, VII, Queen Mary's reminiscent "ago", There is no comfort in being School Model Town Northend sometime soon in the future! Kritika Agarwal, class X, Ryan International School Kandivali
BOOK: I AM THE MIND BY DEEP TRIVEDI am the mind' by Deep Trivedi makes for a very tional. This book manages to in- deep and transformative read. It challenges all grain the idea of how each individual Iof the preconceived notions of the society and is born different from all of the others. EKTA, VI, Shanti Gyan Vidyapeeth KASHISH, VII, Hamdard Public School School manages to make a very It also provides remedies for overcoming the pres- convincing and effective de- sure of society, it's ex- fense. The concepts of the pectations and above all, MISBAH ZAINAB, IX, book itself touch upon some how to achieve peace, Hamdard Public School, of the most deepest, fright- happiness and success by Talimabad ening and elusive questions obeying the framework that most of the people of rules within which 'the AADDYA AGARWAL, V, Manav alive today have. mind' works. I like how Sthali Global School, The book is narrated en- the author has taken a an Rajendra Nagar tirely by 'mind' who ex- unconventional and bold plores the differences be- approach to understand- tween itself and the human ing the mind. This book is brain. It also talks about the a must read if you're a ADOPT NATURE'S VALUE influence it exerts upon out restless soul searching he Upper Primary wing preserving green. The lives and how disobeying or for peace. of ASN Sr. Sec School, Children presented a variety suppressing it leads to sor- Aarya Bhanushali, Mayur Vihar presented of acts including self-com- rows. class X, S.V.D.D. Tan e-assembly on the posed poems and an inspir- I will recommend this English Medium theme “Adopt Nature’s ing play reflecting the book for all those people Secondary High Value”. The show focussed theme. The show was a who wish to be unconven- School, Mumbai on saving the habitat and grand success. WHERE ARE DADDY HUNDREDS?
Notwithstanding India’s remarkable series win over Australia on the recent tour Down Under, their entire batting unit has managed just one individual century over the last 11 Test innings since the tour of New Zealand in February 2019
Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha believes it’s only a matter of time before Shubman Gill hits a big knock
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ROHIT IS NOT EXACTLY A TEST OPENER: PRABHAKAR WE WANT BIG PARTNERSHIPS, FOCUS NOT ON CENTURIES: KOHLI
■ Left-handed batsman Washington of runs, managed just one hundred and es is a professional and specialised job. ■ Gill, who made his debut at Sydney, ■ However, that doesn’t explain In- still pretty much been behind the game. Sundar came close to scoring a ton in nine half-centuries across seven innings Rohit is a great batsman but he is not has been getting half-centuries but the dia’s inability to get centuries in pre- That is something we need to under- the first innings of the first Test against in Australia, discounting the second in- exactly a Test opener. He was not job of an opener is to get the ball old vious games.Kohli said that he is not stand rather than thinking about mile- England, which ended with a 227-run nings in the second Test in Melbourne groomed as an opener,” former India for the middle-order batsmen. Former overly worried about individual play- stones instead of thinking about what defeat for India on Tuesday,but ran out where India had a target of just 70. all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar, who has India batsman Anshuman Gaekwad ers’ failure or ability to get centuries. we couldn’t achieve as batsmen in of partners and remained unbeaten on in the past opened for India, told IANS. says the toss mattered in Chennai a lot. “Whether someone has scored a cen- terms of scoring centuries.” 85. Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill too ■ The opening partnerships have “It happens. I think it was the toss that tury in the last five games doesn’t mat- have scored in the nineties. But a big been abysmal: 16, 27, 30, 8, 0, 7, 0, 16, 70, ■ Rohit did well in 2019 when he was made the difference. If India had won ter to us.We want to be able to get long ■ But as Joe Root has shown over innings like what England captain Joe 71, 11, 18, 19 and 25, just two 50-run part- promoted up to open in Visakhapat- the toss, things might have been dif- partnerships. In that process, if peo- the last three Test matches, two Root has been playing over the last three nerships in 14 innings. “If you have nam against South Africa, getting ferent,” he said. India skipper Virat ple get to a big milestone it is good,” against Sri Lanka and one against In- Tests has eluded India. someone like Rohit Sharma, who has scores of 176, 127, 14, 212, 6 and 21, to- Kohli also hinted at it. “If you look at the India skipper said. dia, big centuries do matter. His 228, not exactly been a Test opener, to face taling 556 at an average 92.66, at home. the second innings of both sides, they 186 and 218 have helped England score ■ India’s top five batsmen, who have the new ball, then the batting structure But since then, he has scored 26, 52, 44, were both struggling,”Kohli told the ■ “Even if someone had gotten a hun- big in the first innings and register the responsibility of scoring the bulk gets affected. Opening in Test match- 7, 6 and 12, at an average of 24.50. media on Tuesday. dred in either innings we would have big victories. Clamour for Kuldeep’s inclusion in 2nd Test grows louder
If you are not confident about Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has played six Test matches in four different countries, since making his debut early in 2017. His last playing him, don’t carry him as a Test was the fourth and final match against Australia in 2019 in Sydney, where he took five wickets in the only innings he bowled. tourist or a passenger. I can’t think Since then he has been forgotten, though he watched India succumb to England from the dressing room in the first Test in Chennai of a reason why he’s not played, except that they might not be happy with his performance in the nets. And if that is so, the team management should inform INDIA HAS NO OPTION BUT TO PLAY KULDEEP YADAV: PRASANNA the selectors. Yadav will be the X-factor (for England) as there are not many ➨ In six Tests, 26-year-old Yadav has ➨ Kuldeep was selected for Australia’s than it was. And, If I were the captain, Chinaman bowlers around. Ideally, I bagged 24 wickets at an average of 24.13, tour recently but he wasn’t played in I’d have Washington (Sundar, off- would like to see a leg-spinner in the XI and is still reckoned as the X-factor and any of the four Tests, despite all the spinner) at one end and specifically tell against England. a dangerous bowler for batsmen around preferred players being sidelined with him to bowl a tight line,” said 80-year- MANINDER SINGH, the world. After India’s embarrassing injuries. India preferred off-spinner R old Prasanna, who bagged 189 wickets former India left-arm spinner 227-run defeat at the MA Chidambaram Ashwin, off-spinner Washington in 49 Tests. Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, voices Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja while seeking Yadav’s inclusion in the Yadav watched India win their second ➨ “I would tell him that because he is Maybe they will bring Kuldeep Indian XI for the second Test, beginning consecutive Test series Down Under not a big spinner of the ball, and he Yadav for the next Test in place of at the same venue on Saturday, have from the dressing room. Former India couldn’t turn the ball on this wicket; Nadeem or Washington Sundar, started growing. left-arm spinner Maninder Singh, too, he’s a tight bowler and definitely an whoever it is. But they need to look at threw his weight behind Yadav, and excellent bat. So,Washington needs to dismissing England for lesser than what ➨ Legendary Indian off-spinner said if he’s not in the Indian team’s be in the side, and I would preferably they scored in the first Test. I think Erapalli Prasanna said the team scheme of things he should not be use him from the pavilion, and operate Shahbaz Nadeem got just a little bit should play Yadav in the second Test. carried as a passenger. the two other spinners from the other nervous. I’m not even talking about the “Now, we have no choice but to give end,” said the Bangalore-based way he bowls but the no-balls, it’s him a chance. He should be given a fair ➨ “In the Chennai Test, (left-arm Prasanna. Will one of the ‘other’ always an indication that the bowler is a deal. There was a lack of spinning spinner) Ravindra Jadeja was missed. spinners be Yadav in the second Test little too anxious. (penetration) in this particular first Had he been in the side, the game against Joe Root’s England starting in SUNIL GAVASKAR, Test match,” Prasanna told IANS. would have been far more interesting Chennai on Saturday? former India captain Photo: GETTY IMAGES
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