In the latest episode of 5ive Live, former Chennai Super Kings batsman S Badrinath chose Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja as his first choice spinners for the T20 World Cup. This comes amidst the top focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consecutive attacks on the Congress manifesto. Additionally, Australian player Aaron Finch downplayed the possibility of Pat Cummins leading the national squad in the upcoming T20 World Cup, opting for Mitchell Marsh as captain if he regains full fitness. Meanwhile, Pakistani Wushu fighter Shahzaib Rindh has recently emerged victorious against India's Rana Singh in a Karate Combat tournament in Dubai.
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Former CSK batsman S. Badrinath believes Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja should be India's first-choice spinners for the T20 World Cup.
Australian player Aaron Finch prefers Mitchell Marsh as captain of the national squad for the T20 World Cup if he recovers fully from injury.
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Background
Cricket:
The T20 World Cup, scheduled for 2023, is the premier international Twenty20 cricket tournament.
India is considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, having won the inaugural edition in 2007.
Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are both experienced spin bowlers who have been key members of the Indian team in recent years.
Politics:
The Congress manifesto is the political platform of the Indian National Congress party. It outlines the party's policies and promises if elected to power.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that the Congress manifesto is anti-national and anti-India.
Martial Arts:
Karate Combat is a professional karate league that hosts tournaments around the world.
Shahzaib Rindh is a rising Wushu fighter from Pakistan who has won several international medals.
Rana Singh is an experienced karate fighter from India.
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