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MIND MATTERS
MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND SELF-COMPASSION – HOW THESE
SCIENCE-BACKED PRACTICES CAN IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
M
indfulness and
self-compassion are now
buzzwords for
self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body
of research shows these practices can lead to real mental
health benefits. This research –
ongoing, voluminous and worldwide – clearly shows how and
why these two practices work.
One effective way to cultivate
mindfulness and self-compassion is through meditation.
What is mindfulness | Mindfulness
means purposefully paying attention to the present moment
with an attitude of interest or
curiosity rather than judgment.
What is self-compassion | Self-compassion involves being kind and
understanding toward yourself,
even during moments of suffering or failure. Both are associated with greater well-being.
HOW MEDITATION
WORKS
 Most programs shown to make
meaningful differences involve
at least seven sessions. Studies
show these repeated workouts
improve attention skills and decrease rumination, or repeated
negative thinking.
 It also lessens self-criticism,
which is linked to numerous
mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm and
post-traumatic stress disorder.
 Meditation is also about shifting and returning your focus
after any distraction.
 An interconnected group
of brain regions called the
default mode network is strikingly affected by meditation.
Much of this network’s activity
reflects repetitive thinking, such
as a rehash of a decades long
tension with your sister. It’s
most prominent when you’re not
doing much of anything. Activity of the default mode network
is related to rumination, unhappiness and depression. Research
shows that just one month of
meditation reduces the noise of
the default mode network. The
type of meditation practice
doesn’t seem to matter.
ESTABLISHING A
FORMAL PRACTICE

A common misconception
about mindfulness is that it’s
simply a way to relax or clear the
mind. Rather, it means intentionally paying attention to
your experiences in a nonjudgmental way.
 Consider meditation the formal
part of your practice – that is, setting
aside a time to work
Don’t confuse
self-compassion
with self-esteem
or self-centeredness. Research
shows that selfcompassion is
linked with
greater motivation, less
procrastination,
better relationships
on specific mindfulness and selfcompassion techniques.
 Cultivating mindfulness with
meditation often involves focusing on paying attention to the
breath. A common way to start
practice is to sit in a comfortable
place and bring attention to your
breathing, wherever you feel it
most strongly.
 The most wellestablished technique for cultivating self-compassion is called loving-kindness
meditation. To
practice, you can
find a comfortable
position, and for at
least five minutes,
internally repeat
phrases such as,
“May I be safe.
May I be happy.
May I be healthy.
May I live with
ease.” When your
attention wanders, you can
bring it back with as little selfjudgment as possible and continue repeating the phrases.
Then, if you like, offer the same
well wishes to other people or to
all beings.
 Mindfulness also occurs when
you tune into present-moment
sensations, such as tasting your
food or washing
the dishes.
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Meditation
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tice sessions that train mindS
SELF-CRITICISM
fulness and self-compassion —
Studies show that mindfultakes time to learn. The beginning St
ness meditation and lovn
is often rocky and full of doubt,
ing-kindness meditation
in
resistance and distraction. It
reduce self-criticism,
re
which leads to better mental
wh
takes almost a year to
health, including lower levels
healt
train the brain
ETIQUETTE
Studies show that brain activity during meditation results in
less self-judgment, depression
and anxiety and results in less
rumination. An ongoing routine of formal and informal
practice can transform your
thinking. And again, doing it
once in a while won’t
help as much. It’s
like situps: A
single situp
isn’t likely
to strengthen your
abdominal
muscles, but
doing several sets
each day
will
of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
After an eight-week mindfulness
program, participants experienced less self-judgment. These
changes were linked with decreases in depression and anxiety.
ONE FINAL POINT
Beginning meditators may find
that self-criticism gets worse
before it gets better. After years
or decades of habitual self-judgment, people often judge themselves harshly about losing focus
during meditation. But once
students get through the first
few weeks of practice, the selfjudgment begins to abate, both
about meditation and about oneself in general. THE CONVERSATION
At some point or other, we all
have gone through the situations
of mispronouncing the name of
these common luxury labels. But
to avoid such situation, we start
with five popular labels
Hubert de Givenchy (rught) with his muse
Audrey Hepburn
GIVENCHY
T
he French luxury fashion house is
world famous for its elegant couture
designs and was the go-to label for
Audrey Hepburn. The brand was founded in the year 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy
and gave the world the famous ‘little
black dress’.
Way to pronounce: Zhee-vawn-shee
LOEWE
A
Spanish luxury house
specialising
in
leather
goods and
The Loewe Puzzle bag was all the accessories,
rage late last year
it was founded in 1846. It was in news recently for
using 88-year-old actor Maggie Smith (of
Minerva McGonagall fame from Harry
Potter series) as the face of its new
spring 2024 pre-collection campaign
challenging notions of ageism that
plague the fashion industry.
Way to pronounce: Lo-weh-vay
Expert: Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Seattle University
MAISON MARGIELA
M
aison Margiela, formerly Maison Martin Margiela, is a French
luxury fashion house
founded by
Belgian designer Martin
Margiela and
Jenny Meirens
in 1988 and
headquartered
in Paris. It was in news
for its Maison Margiela Ar tisanal
show recently by
John Galliano that
has enchanted the
fashion world.
Way to pronounce: Mayzhon Maa-jeh-luh
HEALTH
Understanding Japanese
DAILY HABITS
WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM IT
EYESIGHT
omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamins
C and E, and dark leafy greens,
nuts, eggs, oranges, can
help eye health.
 Not resting
enough: Lack of sleep,
especially when it happens on
a regular basis, can have many
negative effects on our health,
including a weakened immune
system, weight gain, etc. It also
affects the health of our eyes
significantly.
 Rubbing your eyes all
drome. The 20-20-20 technique is a
day: Rubbing the eyes can
simple yet effective. Spend at least
break blood vessels present un20 seconds every 20 minutes looking
der your eyelids. When the eyes
at something 20 feet away.
are irritated, instead of rubbing the
 Wrong diet: Including foods coneyes, try applying a cold compress.
 Not wearing sunglasses: Our
taining
eyes are vulnerable to ultraviolet
rays and weather elements
which can affect the health of
our vision. Wearing the right
sunglasses
on a regular basis
sunglas
can prevent
the developp
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ment
me of macular degento research, the
eration
or cataracts.
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eyes need about 7 to 9  Staying dehydrated:
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hours of good sleep daily Our
to replenish themselves to help keep them lubricated
ca in the form of tears.
and function well
Moreover,
regular eye
Mo
check-ups
are essential tocheck
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ward
BOW ETIQUETTE: that affect your
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HARMONY
What are these?
owing is a fundamental partt
of Japanese culture that ex-presses respect, gratitude,,
apology, and many other sentiiments. But bowing is not ass
simple as it seems. There are many types,
s,
degrees, and rules of bowing in Japan.
n.
Here are lessons we can learn from this
is
unique and elegant etiquette.
ddressing visual impairment is a major
health issue across the
globe, and while a number of factors are responsible for poor vision, including
age and genetics, everyday habits
are just as important.
Teaches us to be cooperative

Bowing in Japan is not only a form of
etiquette but also a reflection of the culture
and philosophy of Japan. It reveals the values
and principles that the Japanese people hold
dear, such as respect, humility, gratitude, apology, and harmony.
 Bowing teaches us to be harmonious and
cooperative, not selfish or aggressive. It urges
us to seek peace and balance in our interactions and relationships and to avoid conflict
and violence.
HUMILITY
Teaches us to be modest
There are many types and degrees of bowing
in Japan.
 Eshaku: A slight bow of about 15 degrees,
used to greet people of same or lower social
status, or to acknowledge someone’s presence.
 Keirei: A moderate bow of 30 degrees, used
to show respect to people of higher social
status, such as teachers, bosses, or elders. Also
used to express gratitude, apology, or request.
BASIC RULES OF BOWING
Bow
with a straight back and neck, and
keep your feet together. Men keep their
hands at their sides, women clasp their hands
in front of their thighs
Look down at the floor, not at the person.
Eye contact is considered rude in Japan
Bow when you meet for the first time, say
goodbye, thank someone, apologise, etc
Bow in return when someone bows to you,
and repeat the bow if necessary
Bow with a sincere and respectful attitude.
Smile warmly and politely, and avoid any
facial expressions or gestures. Avoid talking
 Saikeirei: A deep bow of
about 45 degrees,
used to greet a very important person. It is
also used to convey a sincere apology, a heartfelt gratitude, or a solemn request.
 Dogeza: A kneeling bow, where the person
kneels on the floor and lowers their forehead
to the ground. It is the most extreme form of
bowing, used to beg for forgiveness, mercy, or
favour. It is rarely seen now, except in some
religious or ceremonial occasions.
 Bowing teaches us to be humble and modest. It helps us to recognise our limitations,
mistakes, and weaknesses and to seek improvement and growth.
RESPECT
Teaches us to respect others
 Bowing teaches us to respect ourselves and
others, regardless of our differences or similarities. It reminds us that everyone has their
own dignity, worth, and role in society.
GRATITUDE
Teaches us to be appreciative

Bowing teaches us to be grateful and appreciative and not to take things for granted.
It encourages us to express our thanks and
recognition to those who help us, support us,
or inspire us, and to reciprocate their kindness and generosity.
APOLOGY
Teaches us to be repentant

Bowing can foster a sense of harmony,
trust, and mutual respect.
 It teaches us to be sorry and repentant and
not to be stubborn or defensive. It enables us
to admit our faults and wrongdoings. TNN
 Too much screen time: Working for long hours, especially on a
computer has become a reality
of many people around the
world. Such a lifestyle can inevitably cause significant
strain on your eyes. A condition often associated with
this is “screen-sightedness”
or computer vision syn-
SAVE THE DATE
The Year of the Dragon
Feb 10 marks the start of the Chinese New Year and
this is the Year of the Wood Dragon considered to
be auspicious in Chinese lore. Let’s learn more
hinese astrology has welWHY YEAR OF THE DRAGON
C
comed 2024 by crowning
The 12 Chinese zodiac signs are deit as the ‘Year of the
rived from a list of animals and folDragon’ – the only mythlow a 12-year cycle, with each year
ical creature in the list of
associated with one of these aniChinese zodiacs. Dragons are an
mals. The Dragon, positioned as the
important part of Chinese culture,
fifth in the sequence, has its desigsymbolising strength, power, wisnated year recurring every 12 years.
dom, nobility, good fortune, and success. Indeed, dragons don’t actually
exist, but during the times of imperial rule, dragons held
eld symbolic
significance of authority
thority
The
and power. In Chinese
nese
specialty of the
legend, it is thought
ht
that Dragon kingss
Year of the Wood Dragon in
had absolute con2024 lies in the unique and rare
trol over weather
combination of the Dragon’s
and water; hence,
strength and the attributes of
dragons were revered as the piowood. This is seemingly a year of
neering spirit asso-innovation, vision, and
ciated with rainfall
all
growth
and land fertility.
The most recent ‘Year of the Dragon’
before 2024 was in 2012. Interestingly, each zodiac is associated with
specific elements too (metal, wood,
water, fire, and earth). When an animal reappears after 12 years, the elemental affiliation also shifts. For
instance, 2012 was the Year of the
Water Dragon, so this year is the
Year of the Wood Dragon.
WHAT’S IN STORE

People born in the year of the
dragon are believed to possess qualities of the
dragon, like intelligence, pride, and ambition. But also flaws like
arrogance and impulsivity.
 It is believed that the Year
of the Dragon is expected to
be a time of visionary leaders, innovators, and problem
solvers.
 Individuals born under the
Dragon sign are years such
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988,
2000, 2012, and now 2024. TNN
Actress Gwendoline Christie closes the
Galliano Margiela show
Actress Eva Longoria carries the viral
Jacquemus ‘tiny’ bag
JACQUEMUS
T
he French label Jacquemus is well
known for its ever-popular handbags.
The brand, which was founded in 2009,
is pulled directly from the founder’s last
name Simon Porte Jacquemus. Since
then, Jacquemus has been known for its
whimsical collections like the tiny bag.
Way to pronounce: Jacque- moose
SCHIAPARELLI
M
aison Schiaparelli is
a haute couture
house created by avantgarde Italian fashion
designer Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927. Taylor
Swift recently wore
a custom Schiaparelli to the
Grammys.
Way to pronounce: Skapuh-reh-lee
Zendaya attends the Schiaparelli
show in custom couture
WANT TO KNOW MORE? WAIT FOR PART 2.
02
QUIZ
“I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn’t
know.” MARK TWAIN
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024
INTERNATIONAL
 Which gulf country recently
announced that it will send its first ever
woman astronaut on a space mission?
a) Qatar
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Bahrain
d) Oman
NOTE: Saudi Arabia will send
its first ever woman astronaut on a space mission later
this year. The woman astronaut Rayyana Barnawi will
join Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day
mission to the International
Space Station (ISS).
Answer b) Saudi
Arabia
 Which country has recently terminat-
ENVIRONMENT
 The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
(TWS) is located in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Odisha
ed the ‘Immigrant Investor Programme’?
WHAT... WHEN...WHO... WHY...
QUIZ AND TELL
c) West Bengal
d) Jharkhand
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Answer d) Jharkhand
NOTE: The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) is located in
Dhanbad district of Jharkhand and covers an area of 8.75 sq km.
It is home to leopard, jungle cat, cheetal, barking deer, wild boar,
mongoose, langur, jackal, fox, wild dog, etc.
a) Sweden
b) Ireland
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Published on February 7
c) USA
d) Australia
depicts which among the following animals?
Answer b) Ireland
In Gobi’s company: Is your meal
up to an authenticity check?
 The logo of World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
NOTE: The government of Ireland
has recently terminated the
Immigrant Investor Programme.
Under this initiative, citizens of
the non-EU countries were permitted to acquire residency in
Ireland if they make an investment of at least 1 million euros in
the country.
 Ram Chandra Paudel has been
elected as the new President of which
country?
I
ndians’ palates are definitely getting more experimental. So purists are suffering serious heartburn. What these taste czars should remember is today’s
favourites are only around thanks to yesterday’s innovators. Think dal makhani,
kathi roll, Chicken 65, the nation’s top ordered dish – biryani, and gobi manchurian. This last has fallen out of flavour with a Goa municipal council.
Chindian is good egg | Indo-Chinese cuisine does not curry favour with visi-
b) Polar Bear
c) Tiger
NOTE: Panda is there in the logo of World
Wildlife Fund. The inspiration for the WWF
logo came from Chi-Chi, a giant panda that
was living at the London Zoo in 1961, which
is the same year WWF was created.
d) Stag
Answer a) Panda
 In which among the following oceans, most
coral reefs are found?
a) Myanmar
SOUR GRAPES ARE BIG CHEESE | Doomsayers will have you believe that
fusion cuisines are a death knell for authenticity. That’s nuts. If one person seeks
adventure and Instagram hits from her restaurant outing, another looks for
homecooked vibes.
b) Nepal
ANSWER THESE:
1. Your thoughts on fusion food?
2. Can you list health benefits of eating authentic cuisine?
d) Thailand
c) Singapore
NOTE: Nepali Congress’
Senior leader Ram Chandra
Paudel has been elected the
new President of Nepal. In the
voting which took place
recently, Paudel was elected
to the post with 33,802 votes.
Answer b) Nepal
a) Panda
tors from China. So who cares? Certainly not the proliferating fandoms of manchurian, which besides gobi comes in paneer, pasta, chicken, corn, tofu, idli and
numerous other avatars.
 Which country signed several econom-
ic agreements in energy, agriculture
among other sectors, with China?
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Reliving Ambassador memories, before
it hits the road in French avatar
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Most of the coral reefs are found
in Pacific Ocean. It has twice as
many coral species as in the
Atlantic Ocean reefs. About 75%
of the total coral reef in
United States, is located in the
Pacific Ocean.
Answer B) Pacific Ocean
 Which racing driver won the Miami Grand
 Which country’s kabaddi team won
 Harinderpal Singh Sandhu, who has been in
b) Germany
c) UK
d) Italy
NOTE: France and China have
signed several economic agreements involving major companies
in sectors such as transport,
energy, agriculture, culture and
science during President
Emmanuel Macron’s trip to China.
 What is the rank of Indian Football
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SPORTS
a) France
Answer a) France
a) Indian Ocean
I
ndian classic
car, the
Ambassador,
set for a comeback with French
automaker
Peugeot. Nostalgia
and anticipation
surround the
relaunch.
Team in FIFA World Rankings in 2023?
the Asian Championships title?
the news, plays which sport?
Prix title in 2023?
b) Max Verstappen
b) Hockey
c) Sergio Perez
c) Squash
d) Lewis Hamilton
d) Table-Tennis
a) Pakistan
Answer c) Squash
NOTE: Max Verstappen
won the Miami Grand Prix
from 9th on the starting
grid, with the fastest lap.
NOTE: Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Harinderpal Singh Sandhu
defeated Rachel Arnold and Ivan Yuen of Malaysia in the final to
win the Asian mixed doubles squash championship.
b) Bangladesh
c) South Korea
d) India
NOTE: The Indian
men’s kabaddi team
beat Iran 42-32 in the
final to defend its
Asian Championships
title. It was India’s
eighth title in the
continental
championships.
Answer d) India
a) Cricket
a) 124
b) 100
c) 79
d) 45
NOTE: India’s men’s national
football team moved up from
the 101st to the 100th rank in
FIFA World Rankings. The
team surpassed Lebanon and
New Zealand.
Answer b) 100
a) Charles Leclerc
Answer b) Max Verstappen
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“As more and more artificial intelligence is entering into the world,
more and more emotional intelligence must enter into leadership.”
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Rhinoceros
The members of the Rhinocerotidae are some of the largest animals on
earth. The black rhinoceros and the Javan rhino are even more svelte at 2.9
tonnes and 2.3 tonnes respectively.
Whale
At up to 219 tons, the blue whale, the largest animal
on earth, is also the heaviest.
QUICK TIPS
Open up Adobe Illustrator and click on File > Place
to put your scanned image or photograph onto the
artboard.
WEB STORY
I
n a clip posted on Instagram, passengers in a Tesla, passing
through a cemetery near the real
Conjuring house in Rhode Island,
viewed images of mysterious human
figures on the car’s screen. The images that appeared out of nowhere
left them in shock.
Easy ways to register for a domain name
Registering a domain name involves only a few short steps. But despite
being a straightforward process, it’s not something you want to rush.
1. Choose a domain name
2. Check for domain availability
3. Choose a domain name registrar
4. Purchase and register
5. Renew your domain name
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LIFE OF A
STRAY DOG
ECUTE LITTLE EYES
A CARING LITTLE HEART
YET THAT IS BIG ENOUGH
TO BE KIND AND LOYAL
LYING ON THE ROADS,
HOPING TO BE LOVED,
WISHES CAME TRUE,
WHEN I WAS PICKED UP!
I WAS TAKEN TO A HOME
GIVEN FOOD AND WATER
SHOWERED WITH LOVE
LIFE FINALLY GOT BETTER!
HEAVIEST
ANIMALS ON
EARTH
I WAS SO HAPPY
CHASING BUTTERFLIES
BITING LITTLE TOYS
WAGGING MY TAIL
AND THEN ONE DAY IT HAPPENED
I WAS TAKEN TO A NEW PLACE
NEW PEOPLE, NEW FACES
I WAS SO SCARED!
Animals vary in their physical traits, not only by their
height, but even more so by their weight. While heavy
animals certainly do not belong to the fastest animals
on Earth, they do possess other evolutionary
advantages due to their size and weight.
Here are a few questions you will be able to answer after
reading this:
1. Which are the top 10 heaviest animals across the globe?
2. Seal weigh as much as how many cows put together?
3. Smallest African forest elephant can weigh up to?
I RAN HELTER-SKELTER
WONDERING WHERE I WAS
FINALLY REALIZED
IT WAS A SHELTER
AND THAT I WAS ABANDONED!
Hippopotamus
At up to 4.5 tonnes, it has no problem using
its weight to tip over boats in the water or
crushe an annoying human.
MAYBE THEY THINK THEY FOUND
A BETTER PLACE FOR ME
BUT THEY DIDN’T
PROBABLY I WOULD HAVE BEEN
BETTER OFF ON THE STREETS
WITHOUT A FAMILY
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT
I FINALLY HAD A FAMILY
THEY LEFT ME ALL ALONE
IN THIS PLACE
WHERE I WEEP IN THE SILENCE
NO ONE UNDERSTANDS MY PAIN
ALL THOSE HAPPY DAYS
NOW IN THE PAST, THEY REMAIN
AS I SILENTLY WEEP HERE,
WISHING ALL OF IT WAS A DREAM!
Seal
A big male elephant seal can weigh 4 tonnes and can be 20 feet long,
and is about four times the size of a cow.
Elephants
A big bull African bush elephant can weigh 11.5
to 12.25 tonnes, while the smaller African
forest elephant can weigh up to 6 tonnes.
SAHANA SUKUMAR, class VIII,
Global Edge School,
Kokapet, Hyderabad
SAMYAK TEWATIA
class VII, Greater Valley School,
Greater Noida
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class III, Vels Global School,
HSR Layout, Bengaluru
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SIMPLY SPORTS
First of all, convince yourself that you are the best because the rest of
your life is going to go proving this to others.
Wasim Akram, Pakistani cricketer
HUNTING
PAIRS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024
T
he spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra
Jadeja have emerged as the most successful
bowling pair for India in Test cricket. During the
opening day of the first Test against England in
Hyderabad, which concluded recently, they scalped four
wickets together to surpass the legendary partnership
of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh. Ashwin and Jadeja
now boast a remarkable record of 511 wickets in 50
Tests, surpassing the previous milestone of 501 wickets
in 54 Tests held by the iconic Kumble-Harbhajan duo.
This remarkable feat solidifies their place as one of the
most-prolific bowling combinations in Indian cricket history.
R Ashwin is just one wicket away from completing 500
wickets. He will become only the second Indian spinner
after Anil Kumble to get to the milestone.
Ravindra Jadeja has taken 231 wickets in his partnership with R Ashwin, who contributed 280 wickets.
JAMES ANDERSO
SON - STUART
ST
BROAD
Test wickets: 1039 wickets in 138 matches
England’s pace duo lead the list of most prolific wicket takers. The bowlers have taken
over 500 wickets each, individually.
SHANE WARNEE - GLEN
ENN MCGRATH
Test wickets: 1001 wickets in 104 Tests
The Australian legends have been the most successful fast bowler and spin combo.
One was a metronomic fast bowler, and the other among the greatest legspinners of
them all. Together they made Australia a nearly invincible team. They averaged 9.63
MUTTIAH MURALITH
HARAN - CHAMINDA VAAS
Test wickets: 895 in 163 innings
A crafty off spinner, Muralitharan, along with left arm bowler Vaas, ranks high on the
list of wicket takers for Sri Lanka, not just in Tests but ODIs as well. Muralitharan
claimed 586 wickets playing wth Vaas who took 309 wickets. Vaas totalled up a count
ANIL KUMBLE – HARB
HARBH
BHAJAN SINGH
Test Wickets: 501 wickets in 99 innings from
om
54 Tests
WASIM AKRAM
AM - WAQ
AQAR YOUNIS
Test wickets together: 559 wickets in 61 matches
T
he spin combination were one of the greatest matchwinning pairs for India in Test cricket, with their
eir legbreaks and offspin. Anil Kumble picked up 281 wickets,
while Harbhajan picked 221. In all, the number of Test
st wickets they took individually adds up to over 1,000. Anil Kumble
also paired up with Javagal Srinath to claim 453 ODI wickets.
The most successful bowling pair for Pakistan, this new-ball opening pair were lethel
together. Wasim Akram was super quick, while Waqar Younis delivered yorkers at a
blistering pace. They were the best left arm and right arm fast bowler in the world.
B S CHANDRASEKHAR BISHAN SINGH BEDI
Test wickets: 368 in 42
Tests
A
ZAHEER KHAN - HARB
BHAJAN SIINGH
Test wickets: 474 in 59 Tests
T
hey were a decorated pair who wreaked havoc together in Tests and other formats of the game. They
ey averaged 8.03 wickets per match. They featured together
ther in
the 2011 World Cup at home.
left-arm spinner, Bedi
was considered the most
successful for India.
They were the first to show the
world that spin bowlers can
team up to form a formidable
pair in Test cricket. In 42 Tests
played alongside they had almost similar figures, of 184
wickets each. Bedi averaged
27.22, while Chandrasekhar
averaged
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JACQUES KALLI
LIS - SHA
HAUN POLLOCK
Test wickets: 547 in 148 innings together
The rock-solid fast bowlers formed a formidable pair for South Africa. They together
took 5.88 wickets per Test match. Shaun Pollock took 377 Wickets in this partnership
and Kallis took 170 Wickets. The great all-rounder Kallis claimed 292 Test wickets, took
13,289 runs, and around 200 catches.