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Kris Srikkanth on possible Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja trade: ‘Who’s your all-rounder in CSK…as the successor to Dhoni’ | Cricket News

Kris Srikkanth on possible Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja trade: ‘Who’s your all-rounder in CSK…as the successor to Dhoni’ | Cricket News

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Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings and Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals trade has been the trending discussion ahead of the IPL retentions. If the swap were to materialize, Chennai will be losing an all-rounder and gaining a wicket-keeper batter. Former Indian selector Kris Srikkanth has pointed out that although Samson is a superb player, it is important to have all-rounders in the side, and if CSK wanted to groom a successor to MS Dhoni, they already have Urvil Patel as an option available. “Without Jadeja, who’s your all-rounder in CSK? Having an all-rounder is very important; it’s the key role in the T20 format. I am not discounting Samson, who’s superb. I’ve been reading that Sanju Samson will slowly be developed as the successor to Dhoni. But for that, you’ve Urvil Patel already. He’s also a wicketkeeper batter,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. “By leaving Jadeja, CSK will have to scout for another all-rounder. Someone like Cameron Green is not a tried and tested material. He’s not a great all-rounder. He’s a batter …

“Since He’s Fit…”: Ex-India Selector Backs This Star As Rohit Sharma’s Successor In England Tests

“Since He’s Fit…”: Ex-India Selector Backs This Star As Rohit Sharma’s Successor In England Tests

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The sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket has left the selectors in jeopardy as they need to find a new captain for India’s upcoming tour to England. India will be facing England in a five-match Test series, which will kick-start from June 20 and the squad is yet to be announced. This is going to be an important series for both the teams as it will also mark the beginning of 2025-27 cycle of World Test Championship. Rohit took to Instagram on Wednesday and bid adieu to the longest format of the game, stating that he will continue to represent India in the ODIs. As Rohit hung his boots, the selectors are looking to groom a young captain and according to reports, the likes of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant have emerged as the top contenders. The report also stated that the selectors are unlikely to handover the job to star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in order to manage his workload. Bumrah has led India several times and the most-recent …

Rome Gets Its First American Pope: Know All About Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Francis’ Successor

Rome Gets Its First American Pope: Know All About Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Francis’ Successor

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Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope! The Conclave’s monumental decision was announced on Thursday, May 8. Francis Prevost will be the first American head of the church in the history of Rome.   According to The Pillar, he grew up in Chicago and was born into a family of priests. His mother, Mildred Martínez, was of Spanish descent, while his father had French and Italian roots. While growing up in an ethnically blended family, Francis Prevost was drawn to the priesthood at a young age.  In his youth, he served as a catechist and an altar boy. But after deciding to pursue the priesthood, he struggled between becoming a diocesan priest and joining a religious order. He ultimately became a part of an Augustinian minor seminary that focused on unity, communion, and the teachings of St. Augustine of Hippo. Francis Prevost, who will be Pope Francis’s successor, studied canon law and became a prominent representative for the Augustinians over the years. He has served as a community prior, director of formation, teacher …

Pope Francis’ Successor Elected at Vatican as White Smoke Emerges from Sistine Chapel

Pope Francis’ Successor Elected at Vatican as White Smoke Emerges from Sistine Chapel

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The papal conclave has elected a new pope. He will be the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. White smoke, signalling that the cardinals have come to a mutual decision, has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. However, the identity of the new pope is yet to be revealed. Soon, the new pontiff will step out onto the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica and greet the pilgrims. Cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square as bells rang out from the basilica, signaling that the 133 cardinal electors, sequestered since Wednesday, had reached a two-thirds majority to choose Pope Francis’s successor. In a ceremony that dates back to 1274, the new Pope was elected after several ballots. The first ballot on Thursday concluded around 10:30 AM local time in Rome. No Pope was elected in that round, and black smoke blew out from the chimney to signal the same. During the second ballot, too, the cardinals could not reach a decision. This isn’t unusual because Pope Benedict XVI was elected after four ballots, meanwhile Pope Francis was …

K. Sudhakaran welcomes successor Sunny Joseph with open arms

K. Sudhakaran welcomes successor Sunny Joseph with open arms

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Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran hailed MLA Sunny Joseph’s appointment as the new KPCC president as a continuation of Kannur’s leadership legacy. “Mr. Joseph is a capable and mature leader. This decision was expected. I realised it was coming during the discussion with party leaders two days ago,” said Mr. Sudhakaran at a joint press meet with Mr. Joseph in Kannur on Thursday. “Mr. Joseph is my own. I am only happy about his appointment. Holding a position for four years is a big deal. Now, with a new team, there will be tireless work,” Mr. Sudhakaran referring to the upcoming election. In response, Mr. Joseph described it as an honour to succeed Mr. Sudhakaran. “He (Mr. Sudhakaran) called me as soon as the news broke and assured his full support and blessing,” said Mr. Joseph. He added that Mr. Sudhakaran’s gesture of placing his hands on his head in blessing was a moment of emotional significance. Acknowledging the responsibility ahead, Mr. Joseph said his priority would be organisational strengthening. “Leadership …

Who Is Yelena Belova? All About The Comic Origins Of Black Widow’s Rival & Eventual Successor In MCU

Who Is Yelena Belova? All About The Comic Origins Of Black Widow’s Rival & Eventual Successor In MCU

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Exploring Yelena Belova’s Comic Book Origins(Photo Credit –Facebook) The Marvel Cinematic Universe underwent a major change in the status quo in Avengers: Endgame. While the film, which concluded the Infinity Saga, brought back many of the characters who’d been wiped out in Avengers: Infinity War, other characters lost their lives trying to undo Thanos’ plans. One notable loss was that of Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, who sacrificed herself to seize the Soul Stone. Following this, a 2021 solo Black Widow film was released, introducing her adoptive sister Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pugh. Yelena would grow in prominence in future MCU titles as a remnant of Natasha’s legacy, and plays a leading role in 2025’s Thunderbolts film. She also has a storied history in Marvel Comics, being a rival and supporting character to the comics’ Black Widow since the 1990s. Yelena Belova Was Introduced As A Rival To Black Widow In 1999 Writer Devin Grayson and artist J.G. Jones conceived Yelena Belova as a rival to Natasha Romanova. Her sketch was released in Marvel …

Central Tibetan Administration leader Penpa Tsering: ‘Dalai Lama may decide on a spiritual successor during 90th birthday events in July’

Central Tibetan Administration leader Penpa Tsering: ‘Dalai Lama may decide on a spiritual successor during 90th birthday events in July’

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Preparations are in full swing for the celebration of the Dalai Lama’s birthday in July, Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (elected leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), told The Hindu. All eyes are on a possible announcement by the Dalai Lama on his reincarnation or successor. In a statement in September 2011, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, who handed over his political authority to the CTA, had said that he would take a decision on the subject of his spiritual successor when he was “about 90”, after consulting other Tibetan Buddhist leaders and the Tibetan public. The Dalai Lama’s next steps will be watched closely by Beijing, which has introduced a law mandating that any successor must be approved by the Chinese government. Mr. Tsering said the celebratory events, which would go on for a year from July 6, 2025, would be preceded by special prayers and a religious meeting of the heads of all Tibetan Buddhist schools from July 2 to 4 in Dharamshala, when the Dalai Lama is expected to consult them …

Palestinian President Names Likely Successor In Bid To Reassure World Powers

Palestinian President Names Likely Successor In Bid To Reassure World Powers

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named close confidant Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy and likely successor on Saturday, the Palestine Liberation Organisation said, a step widely seen as needed to assuage international doubts over Palestinian leadership. Abbas, 89, has headed the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) since the death of veteran leader Yasser Arafat in 2004 but he had for years resisted internal reforms including the naming of a successor. Sheikh, born in 1960, is a veteran of Fatah, the main PLO faction which was founded by Arafat and is now headed by Abbas. He is widely viewed as a pragmatist with very close ties to Israel. He was named PLO vice president after the organisation’s executive committee approved his nomination by Abbas, the PLO said in a statement. Reform of the PA, which exercises limited autonomy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a priority for the United States and Gulf monarchies hoping the body can play a central role in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Pressure to reform has intensified since …

When Tom Holland Was Dubbed Robert Downey Jr’s Official Successor In The MCU Because Of This Reason

When Tom Holland Was Dubbed Robert Downey Jr’s Official Successor In The MCU Because Of This Reason

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What Did Joe Russo Say About Tom Holland Taking Over RDJ’s MCU Role? ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Flickr ) When Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters, Tom Holland wasn’t just swinging through the multiverse but stepping into Robert Downey Jr.’s legacy. Behind the scenes, the MCU had already chosen its next torchbearer. And it wasn’t speculation. It came straight from one of Marvel’s biggest voices. Joe Russo, the Avengers: Endgame co-director, didn’t hold back. In an interview with GQ, he said, “Tom is stepping into the role that Robert Downey [Jr.] once occupied for Marvel, which is the favorite character, and in a lot of ways the soul of the Marvel universe.” That statement landed hard. The kid who joined Captain America: Civil War as a wide-eyed 15-year-old was now being called the emotional core of the biggest movie franchise on the planet. It made sense in hindsight. Tony Stark had recruited Peter Parker, mentored him, and left him shattered after sacrificing himself in Avengers: Endgame. That dynamic wasn’t just for the screen. Robert …

Movie Review: Even 2 De Niros aren’t quite enough to make ‘Alto Knights’ a successor to ‘Goodfellas’ | Hollywood

Movie Review: Even 2 De Niros aren’t quite enough to make ‘Alto Knights’ a successor to ‘Goodfellas’ | Hollywood

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“You’re the actor!” shouts Anna Genovese at her estranged spouse, gangster Vito Genovese, in a courtroom where he’s implausibly claiming he lacks funds to support her. “The best actor in the world! Better than Clark Gable!” Movie Review: Even 2 De Niros aren’t quite enough to make ‘Alto Knights’ a successor to ‘Goodfellas’ And we all chuckle. They probably all chuckled on set, too. Because the man playing Vito in “The Alto Knights” is none other than Robert De Niro, indeed one of the best actors in the world, revered in our time as Gable was in his. It’s a cute moment and an apt one, too, because Barry Levinson’s film, which aims but fails to channel the magic of decades-old mob movies like “Goodfellas” — though penned by the same writer, Nicholas Pileggi — is all about De Niro. Actually, it’s all about De Niro AND De Niro. The man plays both lead roles, feuding mobsters Genovese and Frank Costello, in a story based on real events. Is it a gimmick? Surely. Does it …