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I took my time and couldn’t capitalise during back-10, admits Hardik Pandya

India’s captain Hardik Pandya, right, talks to West Indies’ Shai Hope at the end of their fifth T20 cricket match at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. | Photo Credit: AP Indian captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his lack of rhythm and slow approach became a turning point as his team lost momentum during the back-10 overs of the fifth T20 International against West Indies, in Lauderhill on August 13.The Indian team under Pandya lost its first bilateral series in the shortest format 2-3 against the West Indies but the skipper harped on the positives, like the emergence of youngsters like Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal."If you see, we lost that period post 10 overs. Since when I came, I wasn't able to capitalise and I took my time and could not finish," Pandya was forthright...

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‘Losing is good sometimes….in hindsight, one series doesn’t matter’: Hardik Pandya after WI series loss

With a five-match series there for the taking, West Indies prevailed in the final T20I on Sunday by eight wickets. With India having set a target of 166 for the Windies in Lauderhill, Florida, Brandon King (85*) would wrap up the game with a six and 12 balls to spare. This was a first series loss for India since July 2021, when they lost the three-match series in Sri Lanka. Skipper Hardik Pandya, who has lead the side since the T20 World Cup last year and lost his first series as captain, stated post-match, “Losing is good sometimes. It teaches you a lot of things.” Mulling over the defeat in the fifth T20I and the series, Pandya added, “If you see, we lost that period post ten overs. Since when I came, I wasn’t able to capitalize and I took my time and could not finish. (On decision to...

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‘Losing is good at times’: Hardik Pandya’s big statement after T20I series defeat against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India skipper Hardik Pandya gave no excuses after losing the five-match T20I series 2-3 against West Indies, but instead made a big statement that losing is good at times as it gives you a lot of learnings.The Indian batters faltered when it truly counted, as a resolute West Indies side handed captain Pandya his first bilateral series defeat, securing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the fifth and final T20I in Florida on Sunday."We lost the momentum after the 10 overs when I came in and couldn't capitalise on the situation. I believe we are gonna challenge ourselves. We try to get better. In hindsight, it is fine. We don't need to explain much. I know how the boys are within the group. We have enough time to figure it out," Pandya said at the post-match presentatio...

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Records tumble during West Indies’ series-clinching win over India in 5th T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Putting behind the disappointments of the previous two matches, West Indies bounced back emphatically to win the fifth and deciding T20I by eight wickets, preventing India from making history.It was an assertive triumph, and their batting performance was nothing short of exceptional. Pursuing a target of 166 on a favorable batting track, they faced an early setback with the dismissal of Kyle Mayers. However, Nicholas Pooran's proactive approach provided the counter-attack they needed. Alongside Brandon King's steady support, Pooran took charge and accelerated rapidly.In a display of resilience amidst rain interruptions, their partnership flourished, reaching a staggering 107 runs. Their combined efforts edged West Indies closer to victory, showcasing their determination and p...

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5th T20I: How India lost the series decider against West Indies in Florida | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Hardik Pandya led young Indian side took the five-match T20I series against the West Indies to the decider, after making a valiant comeback in the third and fourth T20Is. But on Sunday, they were outclassed by the West Indies in the fifth match to lose the series 2-3.No team has made a successful comeback from 0-2 down in the T20I series and India also failed to change the outcome in the deciding match in Florida. As it happened: India vs West Indies, 5th T20IIndia managed to post 165 for 9 after opting to bat first, and West Indies chased down the target in 18 overs with eight wickets in hand. First, Romario Shepherd (4 for 31) helped the West Indies restrict India to a below-par score and then Brandon King (85 not out off 55 balls) and Nicholas Pooran (47 off 35) took t...

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Indian batters flop as West Indies seal T20I series with emphatic eight-wicket win

The Indian batters fluffed their lines when it mattered most as a determined West Indies handed captain Hardik Pandya his first bilateral series defeat comfortably winning the fifth and final T20 International by eight wickets here on Sunday. West Indies won the five-match series 3-2 with opener Brandon King’s swashbuckling 85 not out off 55 balls paving the way for a 18-over cakewalk. Within 24 hours of producing a batting master-class on a featherbed, the Indian batters, save Suryakumar Yadav’s scratchy yet effective 61 off 45 balls, posted a sub-par score of 165 for nine after opting to bat on a used track that had become slower. On a pitch where stroke-making wasn’t an easy proposition, Surya had to curb his flair a bit but still had enough firepower in his arsenal to hit four fours...

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IND vs WI 5th T20: Suryakumar Yadav shows he can play according to different situations

Rolled out under the shadow of the World Cup, every consequence, every cause and effect of this series would be weighed and assessed in the light of that tournament. It was predestined to serve one purpose — to polish India for the World Cup, to find solutions to persisting problems. In this regard, they would be delighted with the touch and verve of Suryakumar Yadav, his response to different situations, his adaptability and maturity that shone through the most characteristic T20 knock of his, one where Mr. 360 chose to be Mr. 180, one where the T20 destroyer morphed into a 50-over middle-overs manipulator. He found himself in a classical middle-overs setting of an ODI, just five balls into a sluggish pitch, and losing partners regularly. He found himself in a place where most middle-o...

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FIDE World Cup: Gukesh sets up Magnus Carlsen face-off in quarters

India’s highest-rated chess player Gukesh D has set up a much-awaited quarterfinal clash against five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE World Cup in Baku on Sunday.The 17-year-old Gukesh, who has a live rating of 2761 making him the seventh highest-rated player in the world, played solidly with white pieces to pull off a much-needed draw against China’s Wang Hao for a 1.5-0.5 victory.Carlsen on the other hand, defeated Ukrainian legend Vassily Ivanchuk to show signs that he is peaking at the right time. The quarterfinal will be played on Tuesday. In his post-match interview, the former world champion said Gukesh is one of the world’s top players, so it’s no surprise he made it to the quarterfinal. “We are in the quarters, so you expect to play the top guys. The way he is p...

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Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea fight back to draw 1-1 with Liverpool

New Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino saw the team he rebuilt in the close season fight back to draw 1-1 at home to Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday as debutant defender Axel Disasi cancelled out Luis Diaz’s opener. In a meeting of two of last season’s heavyweight flops, Diaz threatened to ruin Pochettino’s first competitive match in charge of the Blues when the Colombian stretched out a boot to turn in a defence-splitting pass by Mohamed Salah in the 18th minute as the visitors attacked with lightening speed. Liverpool thought they had doubled their lead just over 10 minutes later but Salah was judged to have been offside before he put the ball past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, one of four debutants in Chelsea’s starting lineup. Chelsea weathered the storm and equalised...

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Suryakumar scores 61 but India struggle to reach 165 for 9

Suryakumar Yadav hits a four during the fifth and final T20I match between West Indies and India at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, on August 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Suryakumar Yadav was scratchy yet effective during his second half-century of the series but Indian batters struggled on a slow surface to post a par score of 165/9 against the West Indies in the fifth and final T20 International, here on Sunday.On a pitch where stroke-making wasn't an easy proposition, Surya had to curb his flair a bit but still had enough firepower in his arsenal to hit four fours and three sixes in 45 balls.It was a used track where the ball started gripping from the very first over bowled by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein (2/24 in 4 overs), who made an impact against the ...

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‘Unlucky’ Shubman Gill didn’t take DRS, as hawk-eye shows otherwise | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Shubman Gill had to blame his luck for getting out during the fifth and final T20I against West Indies as he didn't opt for DRS and walked away after being given out lbw by the on-field umpire but the hawk-eye showed otherwise as the ball would have clearly missed the leg stump.Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein made a significant impact in the opening moments of the game, finishing with figures of 2/24 in his allotted four overs. Hosein initiated the proceedings by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal on the fifth delivery of the very first over, using deceptive turn and an added touch of bounce, causing the batter to provide a straightforward return catch.Hosein delivered another blow in the third over, skillfully trapping Gill (9) with a deceptive arm ball that angled...

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Prithvi Shaw smashes 76-ball 125 to power Northants to victory

Prithvi Shaw has been trying to make a comeback into the India side as the right-hander last played for India in a T20I match against Sri Lanka in 2021. File | Photo Credit: PTI Following a 200 in the previous match, Prithvi Shaw smashed a hundred to power Northamptonshire to a six-wicket victory over Durham in the One-Day Cup here on Sunday.Giving another reminder of his striking powers, Shaw made an unbeaten 125 off just 76 balls with 15 fours and seven sixes.The Northants chased down a modest 198 with consummate ease.Pacer Luke Procter took four for 34 off nine overs as Northamptonshire restricted Durham to 198 in 43.2 overs.Powered by opener Shaw's aggressive hundred, Northants overhauled the target in a mere 25.4 overs. Rob Keogh supported Shaw with a 40-ball 42 in the chase.On Au...

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Prasidh Krishna warms-up for Ireland tour with an intense spell

Ahead of travelling to Ireland, pacer Prasidh Krishna bowled at full tilt for Mysuru Warriors against Hubli Tigers in the KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament here on Sunday. Prasidh is scheduled to leave for Ireland on August 15 from Mumbai along with other Indian players including captain Jasprit Bumrah. India will play three T20Is against Ireland on August 18, 20 and 23 at Malahide, Dublin. However, Prasidh utilised the KSCA T20 tournament to hone his skills and further tune his body to the demands of the game before his departure. The right-arm pacer delivered two overs of full intensity and pace, and grabbed a wicket while conceding 13 runs. Prasidh clean bowled his Karnataka teammate Luvnith Sisodia for a three-ball duck to underline his readiness to tackle bigger responsibilities....

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Prasidh Krishna bowls at full tilt, warms-up for Ireland tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In preparation for his upcoming trip to Ireland, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna showcased his full-throttle skills while representing Mysuru Warriors against Hubli Tigers in the KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament in Bengaluru on Sunday.Scheduled to depart for Ireland on August 15 alongside fellow Indian players, including captain Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh aimed to fine-tune his game before the important series. India is set to engage in three T20Is against Ireland on August 18, 20, and 23 at Malahide, Dublin.Utilising the KSCA T20 tournament, Prasidh delivered two intense overs, maintaining a high pace, and even managed to take a wicket while conceding just 13 runs.His highlight was clean bowling his Karnataka teammate Luvnith Sisodia for a swift three-ball duck, demonstrating hi...

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Prithvi Shaw’s second successive century powers Northants to victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Continuing his outstanding form from a recent double century, Prithvi Shaw showcased his brilliance once again, propelling Northamptonshire to a comfortable six-wicket triumph over Durham in the One-Day Cup on Sunday.Reiterating his prowess as a remarkable striker, Shaw delivered an unbeaten century, amassing 125 runs from only 76 balls. His innings sparkled with 15 boundaries and seven maximums.Effortlessly, Northamptonshire pursued the modest target of 198, exhibiting their dominance.Pacer Luke Procter emerged as a standout performer, clinching four wickets for 34 runs from nine overs, as Northamptonshire effectively curtailed Durham to a score of 198 in 43.2 overs.Powered by opener Shaw's aggressive hundred, Northants overhauled the target in a mere 25.4 overs. Rob Keogh s...

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BCCI loses ‘Golden’ tick on X. Here’s the reason! | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a surprising development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday lost its golden tick verification on social media platform account ‘X’, earlier known as Twitter, after the Indian cricket board changed its profile picture to the Indian tricolour in support of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign ahead of India's 77th Independence Day, inviting residents to display the Indian flag on their social media profiles."In the spirit of the #HarGharTiranga movement, let us change the DP of our social media accounts and extend support to this unique effort which will deepen the bond between our beloved country and us."The BCCI graciously acceded to the request by changing its profile image to the tri...

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‘A good sign’: Former India batter on Shubman Gill’s return to form | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Aakash Chopra said that the resurgence of Shubman Gill's form is the positive development that the Indian cricket team has eagerly anticipated.Gill has battled an inconsistent run of form in T20Is as he scored just 3, 7 and 6 in the first three matches of the five-match series against the West Indies. But he roared back to form with 77 off 47 balls in the fourth T20I on Saturday."It's a significant relief because the issue was that the team wasn't gaining momentum at the start. In T20 cricket, almost eight out of 10 times, you need to have momentum on your side. Up until now, you were playing on pitches where matches were won at around 150 runs, but even then, there was some time to settle in. Now, with the Florida pitch that should present 180+ conditions...

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PCB appoints sports psychologist Maqbool Babri for Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has enlisted the services of sports psychologist Dr. Maqbool Babri to provide counseling to the men's team as they compete in the ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.This support will continue through the prestigious Asia Cup and culminate with the highly anticipated World Cup."Yes, Dr Maqbool Babri who has worked in the past with counselling of some of our players will be accompanying the squad," a PCB source said.He said the board's intention is to provide comprehensive support to the players, ensuring they can concentrate wholeheartedly on their cricketing responsibilities and upcoming matches. This approach aims to create an environment where the players can focus without distractions.In previous instances, Babri has collaborated w...

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Real Madrid’s Militao to undergo knee surgery after ACL tear

Eder Militao became the second Real Madrid player to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury this week, after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, and the LaLiga club said on Sunday that the defender would require surgery. Militao was injured when he hyperextended his knee early in the second half of Real’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their LaLiga opener. The 25-year-old defender was in tears as he was helped off the pitch. “After the tests carried out on our player Eder Militao, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The player will undergo surgery in the coming days,” the club said. Militao could be sidelined for several months, just like Courtois who also required surgery after tearing the ACL in his left knee during...

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International Left Handers Day: Top knocks by left-handed batters in international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The left-handed batsmen created unforgettable moments in international cricket through their exceptional performances at the crease. On the occasion of International Left Handers Day, let's relive some of the best knocks played by southpaws in international cricket.Brian Lara (West Indies) - 400 not out: In 2004, Brian Lara crafted an immortal innings of 400 not out against England, setting the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket. Over the course of his record-breaking innings, Lara displayed his remarkable skill, stamina, and sheer determination. His artistry at the crease included exquisite strokes to all parts of the ground.Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) - 194: Saeed Anwar's breathtaking innings of 194 against India in 1997 remains a hallmark of elegance and gr...