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Day: August 12, 2023

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Very happy with how Mukesh has progressed: India bowling coach

Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey says pacer Mukesh Kumar has shown potential to serve India in all three formats and his workload will be managed accordingly.The rookier pacer got to make his debut in all three formats on the tour of West Indies.Speaking ahead of the fourth T20I in Florida, Mhambrey expressed satisfaction with Mukesh's progress.“Very happy with the way he has progressed; the thought process, the discussion we had with him and his approach towards the game is fabulous. You need someone like him to come here on a tour and play against tough opponents on a different wicket which is never easy. But the way he has gone about it and the character he has shown (makes us) extremely happy,” Mhambrey said on Friday."Going ...
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WATCH: Passengers hooked by Australia’s victory after 20-penalty thriller at Women’s World Cup

As Australia edged France on penalty kicks on Saturday to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time, fans everywhere were hooked by the drama. Clips went viral on social media showing fans catching the action by the hundreds at public screenings in Australia. Meanwhile, a clip going viral on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, showed a row of passengers on a flight tuning into the shootout action on the tiny screens in front of their seats. Some of these stadium scenes from around the country when #Matildas won: MCG (Thread) #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/kdo7kbaIs4 — Tyson Whelan (@tyson_whelan) August 12, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js A huge roar went up in the plane as Australia wrapped up the title. That moment for women’s sport ❤️⚽️👑🦘 pic...
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India versus West Indies: Kuldeep Yadav’s mastery with ball, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s big partnership help India level series

If India are to do decently well in the middle overs at the upcoming World Cup as a bowling unit, it’s already clear that much would depend on Kuldeep Yadav. On flattish tracks, no one else is likely to take wickets against the run of play as him. There is Yuzvendra Chahal to an extent but he can’t be punted on to take wickets as consistently as Yadav. It’s the nature of his bowling perhaps as left-arm wrist spin is still a rare commodity but he does have the batsmen a touch hesitant. More than others for sure on a bright sunny Florida day that promised a 210-plus total but Yadav pegged the West Indies to 178, a par score on this track. If there were any concerns about the chase, it was over pretty soon once Shubman Gill, who were out to three single-digit scores this series, joined th...
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Cristiano Ronaldo wins first title at Al-Nassr with brace in Arab Club Champions Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal on Saturday at the King Fahd Stadium. Ronaldo failed to land a trophy last season after his move to Al-Nassr, who finished runners-up in the Saudi Pro League, but the 38-year-old scored six times in the tournament to finish as its top scorer en route to the title. The tournament is played by top Arab clubs in the region and included teams from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. The star-studded Al-Nassr side had many chances to score in the first half with new close season signings Sadio Mane, Seko Fofana and Marcelo Brozovic all denied by goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais. The g...
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I just love to go out and enjoy myself: Yashasvi Jaiswal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: From 0-2 down, India drew level in the five-match T20I series with a nine-wicket mauling of West Indies in the fourth game in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday.Young Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill made a mockery of West Indies bowling in their pursuit of 179 with their 165-run stand for the opening wicket - joint highest for India in T20Is.The 21-year-old Jaiswal notched up his maiden fifty and went on to score an unbeaten 84 off just 51 balls while Gill chipped in with a brilliant 77 off 47 balls.Jaiswal, who was adjudged man of the match for his whirlwind knock studded with 11 fours and three sixes, admitted that performing at the highest level is not easy but he loves to cash in on the opportunities that comes his way. "Of course (international cricket) is not easy but I ...
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4th T20I: How India blew away West Indies for series-levelling victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India made a complete mockery of the 179 chase as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill's belligerent opening stand powered India to a series-levelling nine-wicket victory in the fourth T20I against West Indies in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. Jaiswal and Gill smoked dazzling half-centuries as the duo toyed with the West Indies bowling attack during the chase, helping India cross the finish line without breaking a sweat.As young gun Jaiswal (84 not out) fired his maiden T20I fifty in the impressive chase, the 21-year-old also became the fourth youngest Indian to score a half-century in the shortest format.As India bossed West Indies in the fourth game, here's a look at the key moments of the contest: Arshdeep's two-wicket burst in powerplay As West Indies opted to bat first on...
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In T20 cricket, no one’s favourite: Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India came back from 0-2 down to level the five-match series 2-2 against West Indies with an emphatic nine-wicket victory in the fourth T20I at Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. The momentum is with them, but skipper Hardik Pandya refused to call themselves as favourites going into the final T20I at the same venue on Sunday."In T20 cricket, no one's favourite. You got to respect the opposition. Tomorrow we turn up and do exactly what we did today," Hardik said at the post-match presentation.As it happened: India vs West Indies, 4th T20IHardik was all praise for young India openers Shubman Gill (84 not out off 51 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 47), who destroyed the West Indies attack in a competitive chase of 179-run target. The duo added a record 165 runs, joint most in ...
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I try to play just how team needs: Yashasvi Jaiswal after match-winning knock against West Indies

Yashasvi Jaiswal played a pivotal part in India’s run chase of 178 scoring an unbeaten 84 against the West Indies to level the T20 series 2-2. Jaiswal, who slammed his maiden T20I fifty for his national side, hit eleven boundaries and 3 sixes to help India reach the target with overs to spare. Giving him apt support was opening partner Shubman Gill who scored 77 before falling to Romario Shepherd. “I am happy to go out there and perform and I try to play how team needs. I try to score quickly and how many shots I can play in the powerplay. Reading the wicket, reading the situation, everything is important,” he said after the match. “It (partnership with Gill) was really amazing. He batted really well and we knew which bowlers to take on,” the Rajasthan Royals batter added. Skipper Hardi...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Fighting India beat spirited Malaysia 4-3 to win ACT for 4th time

Chennai: India fought back from two goals down to eke out a 4-3 win over a spirited Malaysia in a thrilling final to claim their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Saturday. Jugraj Singh (9th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (45th), Gurjant Singh (45th) and Akashdeep Singh (56th) were the goal scorers for India. For Malaysia, Abu Kamal Azrai (14th), Razie Rahim (18th) and Muhamad Aminudin (28th) found the back of the net. It is India’s record fourth title, making it the most successful team in the event. India had earlier thrashed Malaysia 5-0 in the round-robin league stage. Malaysia were aggressive in the first half as the Indians found it difficult to restrict their opponents.India converted their first penalty in the ninth minute with J...
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WI vs Ind fourth T20 international | India bowlers restrict WI despite Hetmyer’s fifty

Indian players celebrate during the fourth Twenty20 international match against West Indies in Lauderhill on August 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP An outstanding effort by bowlers helped India pin down West Indies to 178 for 8 and take a firm grip on the fourth T20 International in Lauderhill on August 12. Expectedly, West Indies, who are leading the series 2-1, batted by choice as the pitch at the Central Broward stadium often tends to slow down as the match progresses. However, their batsmen, except Shai Hope (45) and Shimron Hetmyer (61), did not fully vindicate that decision despite getting a chance to bat first on a true pitch with predictable bounce. India skipper Hardik Pandya began the proceedings through left-arm spinner Axar Patel, probably not to give Windies batters the desir...
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Virat Kohli refutes reports of his earnings from social media

India’s Virat Kohli. | Photo Credit: AP Star batter Virat Kohli on Saturday refuted reports that he earns a mindboggling ₹11.4 crore for each sponsored post through Instagram.A report by Instagram scheduling tool Hopper HQ, tagged as Instagram Rich List 2023, placed Kohli’s income from per post on the meta platform over ₹11 crore, which the former Indian captain termed "not true."While I am grateful and indebted to all that I've received in life, the news that has been making rounds about my social media earnings is not true. 🙏— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 12, 2023"While I am grateful and indebted to all that I've received in life, the news that has been making rounds about my social media earnings is not true,” Kohli wrote on his Twitter handle.Along with Kohli, Bollywood star Priy...
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You can’t hide behind the bush: Suryakumar Yadav on his ODI form | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's T20I vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav candidly addressed his performance in the One-Day International (ODI) format, ahead of the fourth T20I match against the West Indies. He emphasised the need to confront the reality of his figures in the 50-over format rather than evading them.Suryakumar, acknowledged as the highest-ranked T20I batsman, has participated in 26 ODIs, maintaining an average of 24.33 and a strike rate of 101.38.The right-handed batsman's recent ODI performances include scores of 19, 24, and 35 against the West Indies. He faced a challenging streak earlier, being dismissed for three consecutive first-ball ducks against Australia at home in March."Whenever I score runs if the team is winning, I'm happy. You got to be honest with yourself. You can't hide beh...
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Arsenal beat Forest 2-1 in Premier League opener

Arsenal began their new Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday thanks to first-half goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka. Kickoff was delayed by 30 minutes due to turnstile issues at Emirates Stadium which prevented fans from getting in on time. But once the game kicked off Arsenal shot out of the blocks, dominating possession and cutting through Forest’s defence. Nketiah opened the scoring after being set up by a sublime turn and back-heel pass from Gabriel Martinelli before Saka doubled their advantage when he curled in a shot from range that easily beat his former team mate Matt Turner in Forest’s goal. Arsenal took their foot off the gas in the second half and were nearly punished when Taiwo Awoniyi gave Forest a lifeline with a late goal ...
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Our spinners have wicket-taking knack and are aggressive: Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's T20I skipper Hardik Pandya lavished praise on his spinners, saying he likes their aggressive intent and they have a knack of taking wickets when the team needs the most."Our spinners have that kind of wicket-taking knack, they are aggressive with their intent as well, which I like. For us, we keep things simple, and we don't let the intensity drop," Pandya said at the toss of the 4th T20I against West Indies in Lauderhill, Florida.After losing the first two matches, India bounced back in an emphatic manner by registering a comfortable victory in the third game to keep the series alive. And Hardik reckons it is the hunger to perform that gets the better of them."I don't think much will change. I think the boys turned up very well, they were excited and at the same time...
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Japan clinch third place in Asian Champions Trophy with 5-3 victory over South Korea | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Japan signed off the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy campaign on a high, defeating defending champions South Korea 5-3 in the third-place playoff on Saturday.Ryoma Ooka (3rd), Ryosei Kato (9th), Kentaro Fukuda (28th), Shota Yamada (53rd), and Ken Nagayoshi (58th) scored to help the Japanese conclude on a high note.Korean goal scorers were Jonghyun Jang (15th and 33rd) and Cheoleon Park (26th).As it happened: Korea vs JapanThe Japanese started the first quarter on a high note, as they were on the offensive. Ryoma Ooka smashed a field goal through a highly laden Korean defence just three minutes into the game.Japan's confidence was evident in the games from the outset, as it managed to breach Korea's defence six minutes later.This time, it included some clumsy interplay inside the ...
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Arsenal survive Forest scare to make winning Premier League start | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Arsenal kicked off their Premier League title campaign with a triumphant beginning on Saturday, yet the Gunners, who have invested significantly, encountered tense moments in their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.Early in the match, Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka found the net for Arsenal, establishing a comfortable lead at their home ground, the Emirates Stadium.However, a late twist ensued as Taiwo Awoniyi, a substitute for Forest, struck a goal seven minutes before the final whistle, putting Arsenal's victory under suspenseful pressure.The day got off to an embarrassing start for Arsenal as kick-off was delayed by 30 minutes due to issues with an e-ticketing scheme that left tens of thousands of fans unable to take their seats in time for the scheduled 1130GMT kick-off.Once ...
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India vs West Indies Live Score: Batters in focus as India eye series-levelling win in USA leg – The Times of India

It was a comforting sight indeed to see Suryakumar Yadav flicking on his beast mode and Tilak Varma chipping in with crucial runs. But India's opening combination continued to falter. India had handed T20I debut to Yashasvi Jaiswal, resting Ishan Kishan. But for the third successive match, the pair at the totem pole position failed to impress, making just six runs. Jaiswal got out to pacer Obed McCoy in the first over itself. In the previous two matches, Kishan and Shubman Gill had managed to score just five and 16 for the first wicket to place some amount of pressure on the middle-order. Whether India will bring back Kishan for this match remains to be seen, but the management will hope for a more potent outing from the openers in a must-win match.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { ...
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India vs West Indies 4th T20 Live Score: Hardik Pandya’s India clash with Rovman Powell’s West Indies, toss and team news imminent

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I live scores and updates: Here are the two squads West Indies Squad: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Brandon King, Odean Smith, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma Surya special keeps India alive in T20I series vs West Indies India's Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot against West Indies during the third T20 cricket match at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023....
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