"When You Joined...": Yuvraj's Emotional Tribute As Virat Kohli Turns 35

As India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli turns a year older, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to social media to extend his birthday greetings. Kohli, who will be in action for India against South Africa in a World Cup match on his 35th birthday, had the privilege of sharing the Team India dressing room with  Yuvraj for a few years. On Virat's big day, Yuvraj posted a rather emotional message for the batting great, wishing him to break some more records in the future.

"When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform, it was clear to everyone that you were destined for greatness. You've not only made a mark for yourself but have also inspired countless others to strive for excellence.  
 
"As you celebrate another year of breaking and setting records, take a moment to reflect on all that you've achieved. Proud to have shared this incredible journey with you, and to see you grow from strength to strength. 
 
"May your passion and determination continue to drive you and the Indian team to new heights in the World Cup and make our nation proud once again.
 
"Happy Birthday #KingKohli @imVkohli," Yuvraj posted on X (formerly Twitter).

When you joined the team as a youngster who was eager for opportunities and hungry to perform, it was clear to everyone that you were destined for greatness. You've not only made a mark for yourself but have also inspired countless others to strive for excellence.

As you… pic.twitter.com/2FXP5GqH9q

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 5, 2023

On the occasion of Kohli's birthday, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly said that a small memento would be given to Virat Kohli during the game on his birthday.

Speaking to ANI, the CAB president talked about the sale of the match tickets and said that demand for the tickets is very high.

When asked about CAB's preparations for Virat Kohli's birthday, Snehasish Ganguly said that a special cake has been prepared for the ace cricketer and there will be fireworks after the match. He also added that there will be light and sound shows.

"The demand for the ticket is very high. We are fully prepared for the match. We have planned some programs during the match. A small memento will be given to Virat Kohli; a special cake has been prepared for him; there will be fireworks after the match and there will be light and sound shows," the CAB president said.

With ANI inputs

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"Kaun Sochta Hai...": Akram Blasts Ex-Pak Star For "Different Ball" Remark

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram has indirectly slammed former Pakistan batter Hasan Raza for claiming that India are getting different balls to get more seam and swing than other teams in the ICC World Cup 2023. Raza, during a discussion on ABN News, claimed that the Indian bowlers are getting different balls, and urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to inspect the balls used by the Rohit Sharma-led side. On being asked about the same, Akram gave a detailed answer to bury the controversial debate.

"I've been reading about this for the last two days. I want to have the same thing these guys are having, sounds like fun. Mind is not there. You are not only embarrassing yourself but us too. See, it's a simple thing. The umpire, surrounded by other match officials, goes to the team bowling first with a box that contains 12 balls. The bowler(s) picks two balls as per his preference. He then takes the remaining eight balls to the dressing room of the other team. They follow the same drill. He then hands over the balls to the fourth umpire, and all of this takes place in front of other match officials," Akram said on A Sports.

Akram hailed the Indian pacers, adding that the trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj "might be better" than their peers.

"Kaun sochta hai ye cheezein? (Who thinks like this?). How can a ball swing with a device. The theory is simple, one side is light (rough) one side is heavy (shine). I know the argument is that players from other countries, including ours, haven't been that affective. However, I also think that the Indian bowlers might have learnt something extra. May be they are better and more effecient right now," the legendary pacer added.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq echoed Akram's sentiments during the same discussion.

"Instead of learning from them (Indian bowlers), we think negatively that something is fishy," Malik said.

"The seam position is visible on the TV sets when the Indian bowlers bowls to the batters. It is coming out correctly from the hands," Misbah further pointed out.

India thrashed Sri Lanka by 302 runs on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.

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"Any Party Seen Backing Manipur's Meiteis...": Zoramthanga On Mizoram Polls

Every time Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga holds street corner meetings for his party the Mizo National Front (MNF), he brings up the ethnic unrest in neighbouring Manipur.

Zoramthanga, 79, has been holding such meetings at village Sihphir on the outskirts of the state capital Aizawl. This area falls under his Aizawl East 1 constituency.

The three-time Chief Minister has not only sheltered thousands of internally displaced Chin-Kuki tribes from Manipur, but has also taken a stand against the BJP government in Manipur led by his counterpart N Biren Singh.

Though the MNF is an ally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Zoramthanga - citing kinship and familial ties with the Chin-Kuki tribes in Myanmar - has openly given shelter to at least 40,000 refugees who fled from the junta rule in the neighbouring nation.

"We are not a partner with the BJP in the election. We are only a member of the NDA in the centre, not in the state. The government of India told me to push back Myanmar and Bangladesh refugees. But we have been sheltering them for years and India has given humanitarian services. Our stand on the Manipur issue is a big, big plus point in this election," Zoramthanga told NDTV.

The MNF swept the 2018 assembly election, winning 27 of the 40 seats. Zoramthanga's party has projected him as the "guardian of the Chin-Kuki-Zo tribes", though his rivals and other parties like the BJP has accused him of corruption, not checking rising unemployment and drug trafficking, and poor infrastructure.

"The Mizo people did not like the MNF because they are still with the BJP. But the Manipur crisis has shown us what the BJP is all about," Mizoram Congress chief Lalsawta told NDTV.

Zoramthanga has been a veteran of many elections; some he won, some he lost. But this time, he faces a tough four-way electoral battle with many parties in the arena. The Chief Minister, however, is optimistic the Manipur issue will help his party, which was founded by Laldenga, who waged a two-decade-long guerilla war against India for independence for a sovereign Mizo nation until the signing of a peace agreement in 1986.

"Multi-way fight is not new to me. We will form government comfortably. The BJP has fought against us for a long time, so the BJP fighting alone against us is not new. We are founding members of the NDA, but our support is issue-based. Any party seen supporting the Meiteis in Manipur would be suicidal in the Mizoram election," said Zoramthanga, who at one time was a cadre of a Mizo insurgent group that declared independence from India in 1966.

"The ZPM (Zoram People's Movement) is a messy mix of many smaller parties. They are not an organised party. They will try to grab anything to come to power. But people are annoyed since the ZPM is seen close to a party that is on the side of the Meiteis in Manipur," Zoramthanga said, alluding to the BJP that is in power in the neighbouring state.

"I will keep prohibition on when voted to power this time. We will confidently form government on our own," Zoramthanga told NDTV.

ZPM chief Lalduhoma said people are tired of the MNF. "Mizoram has been under the MNF for a long time. And people really want change in the way they are governed. They want to end corruption," Lalduhoma told NDTV.

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