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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Indian fielders caught napping, miss two crucial opportunities to dent England: 'They're taking ages to get to the ball'
First, a four-wicket collapse, then leaking 50 in just seven overs. It seems as if Team India woke up on the wrong side of the bed on Day 2 of the 5th Test against England at the Oval on Friday. From getting bowled out for 224 – just 24 added to their overnight total of 200 – to bowlers getting plundered left, right and centre, Shubman Gill and his team would want to forget India's nightmarish outing that unfolded before lunch. England, who are without Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and now Chris Woakes – because of a shoulder dislocation – but boy, they are dominating India as if it's a handicap match out there. The Indian team did not know what hit them(AFP) Also Read: Follow India vs England 5th Test Day 2 When the second day resumed, India were hopeful of reaching at least 275, but they fell short by 51 runs, allowing England batters to get an early look in. Actually, scratch that. Let's rephrase it to dominate, because that's exactly what happened. The next 90 minutes were pure carnage. The Indian bowlers found themselves like a deer in front of a headlight as openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley went on a rampage to bludgeon 92 runs for the opening wicket. Akash Deep was the one to finally provide the breakthrough for India, but it all came a little too late. The missed chances The Indians did not know what hit them. Which is why they were, on a couple of occasions, slow to react on the field, leading to a missed catch and run-out opportunity. Early in the innings, a ball from Akash struck Duckett on his gloves, but as the ball lobbed in the air, fielders and slips were slow to react to it. Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan moved, but a tad too late, allowing the ball to bounce in front of them. The next slip-up happened a few overs later, when again, Sudharsan was caught napping. Had he got to the ball in time, one of the two – Crawley and Duckett- could have been at the risk of a run out as both had a bit of a mix-up. This flat-footed attitude forced one of the commentators to say: 'It's taking them [Indian fielders] ages to get to the ball." The wicket of Duckett did little to turn things in India's favour as Crawley brought up his half-century off just 42 balls. Ollie Pope, too, raced to 12 off 16 to add to India's woes. England reached 109/1 at lunch, and in the process, became the third quickest team to notch up a 100 against India (14.4 overs), behind Australia and Bangladesh.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Lionel Messi might ditch football boots for cricket match with Rohit, Sachin after Wankhede visit confirmed for December
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is all set to visit Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in December 2025, and if all goes according to plan, he might ditch his football boots for a bat and ball. Yes, you read that right. The organisers are working out logistics to possibly get Messi to play a cricket match against some of the biggest Indian superstars, such as Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar. Whether Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni will make an appearance, your guess is as good as ours. Imagine having Lionel Messi, Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar in the same ground at the same time.(AFP Images) Considering Rohit and Tendulkar live in Mumbai, the duo might make an appearance at the Wankhede for a meeting with Messi if their schedule allows. Sources within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed to The Hindustan Times that Messi would indeed visit the iconic venue on December 14. Messi is expected to visit India from December 13-15. The Inter Miami star will also travel to Delhi and Kolkata. This would be Messi's second visit to India. He had earlier visited the country in 2011 when Argentina played a friendly match against Venezuela at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. "Yes, Lionel Messi will be visiting the Wankhede Stadium on December 14. The finalisation of logistics is well and truly underway. There are plans for organising a cricket match with some of the biggest names in India. The complete schedule will be made public once there is confirmation on the logistics and schedule," a top MCA official told HT. Messi's October friendly unlikely Earlier, Kerala's Sports Minister V Abdurahiman had revealed that Messi would be visiting the state with the rest of the Argentina football team for a friendly game in October. This was confirmed after the state government reached an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to host two games in Kerala. That seems unlikely at this stage that this plan will go ahead. Messi is one of the most popular football stars in India. The 38-year-old is currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS). He was part of Argentina's World Cup-winning squad in 2022 after his side defeated France in a thrilling final. Messi is also expected to play in the next edition of the FIFA World Cup, set to be played in the USA next year. Over his glorious career, Messi has won eight Ballon d'Ors. He has been named as the world's best player by FIFA on eight occasions. He has more than 850 goals to his name. Apart from this, he has also provided more than 375 assists for his club and country.
News18
16 hours ago
- News18
Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson Blaze Through Heats At USA Track Trials In World Championships Prep
Last Updated: Lyles and Richardson advanced in their respective events at the ongoing USA Track and Field trials, in the tune-up to the upcoming World Championships. Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, reigning 100m world champions, effortlessly advanced through their opening heats at the USA Track and Field trials on Thursday, as they prepare to defend their global titles at the World Championships in September. Although Richardson and Lyles have already secured their spots for Tokyo due to their status as reigning champions, they are utilising this week's event at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, to perfect their form. Richardson, who exudes charisma, finished ninth at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene earlier in July with a modest time of 11.19 seconds. However, the 25-year-old Texan showed signs of improvement by finishing second in her heat with a time of 11.07 seconds, just behind Kayla White who clocked 10.89 seconds. Richardson's time was the 11th fastest in the opening heats, where Melissa Jefferson-Wooden impressed by running 10.86 seconds into a 1.5m/s headwind. 'Felt amazing to run a qualifying, show fitness and take the rest of the time to get ready for Tokyo," Richardson remarked, noting her comfort in competing, knowing her World Championship berth is assured. 'USA is one of the hardest teams to make, so it definitely is a kind of a release of pressure knowing I have a bye," she told AFP. 'It feels really good to not have that pressure and still be able to go to Tokyo." Richardson is unfazed by the prospect of heading to Tokyo with other sprinters likely favoured ahead of her. 'Right now I'm cruising under the radar, but when it's time to hit — it's gonna be a bang where y'all see my name," she declared. Lyles Retains In the men's 100m, Lyles, another world champion, won his heat in 10.05 seconds, the fifth fastest time of the first round. Lyles informed reporters that he is using this weekend to gain as much racing experience as possible, even though he is not obliged to compete due to his bye. 'I need races — everybody knows I started the season late due to injury," said Lyles, who was defeated in his first 100m of the season at the London Diamond League on July 19. 'I just need as many races as possible. After the 100 in London, me and my coach were like 'We might as well (race at trials)'. It's a free race, it's good competition." Despite his recent challenges, Lyles is optimistic about his progress towards full fitness. 'I just need more races — I've got to get the engine firing and get that urgency into my body," Lyles said. 'But that was just my second 100 of the year; I can't really be mad at that." One of Lyles' potential threats on Friday could be Kenny Bednarek, the two-time Olympic 200m silver medallist, who recorded the fastest time of Thursday's heats in 9.95 seconds. In the women's 800m, Tokyo Olympic champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev advanced to the next round with the second fastest time of 2 minutes 0.06 seconds. In early field events, Olympic women's long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall overcame a rocky start to secure a thrilling victory and her place in Tokyo. Davis-Woodhall fouled her first two jumps but managed to regroup, producing two world-leading leaps in quick succession to win the event. She initially trailed Claire Bryant, who led through three jumps with a leap of 6.97m. However, Davis-Woodhall surged into first place with her fourth jump of 7.11m, later bettering that mark with a jump of 7.12m. With AFP Inputs First Published: News sports Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson Blaze Through Heats At USA Track Trials In World Championships Prep Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
