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First Post
4 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
Team India meets Manchester United stars before 4th Test; cricket-football crossover sets internet ablaze
Ahead of the 4th Test against England, Team India visited Manchester United's training facility. The unexpected crossover between Indian cricketers and Manchester United players led to memorable moments captured in viral photos. read more As Team India is in Manchester for the 4th Test, the occasion could not be better for a meet-up with the players of Premier League club Manchester United. Subsequently, the players reached the training facility of the iconic club in Carrington and following that, the crossover that no one expected sparked buzz on social media. Team India meets Manchester United Some unbelievable pictures emanated from the meeting and instantly went viral. A fan of both Indian cricket and Manchester United may not have imagined that a day would come when wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant and world-class midfielder Bruno Fernandes will be present in the same frame. The United midfielder also had a photo with Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill as well. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Evidently, jerseys were also exchanged and hence Team India donned the colours of the Red Devils and United players wore the royal white Test jersey of Team India. United defender Harry Maguire went a notch up. He held the cricket bat and decided to face Mohammed Siraj in a friendly battle. Among all the images from the meet-up, one standout photo shows India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim standing shoulder to shoulder. This picture could be a memorable one for fans of both sporting outfits. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Team India could be forced to adopt rotation policy as it faces selection crisis ahead of 4th Test vs England Though cricket and football are distinct sports that don't overlap in play, Team India and Manchester United share common ground in having a glorious history and being supported by millions worldwide. Both teams boast a rich legacy and a massive global fanbase.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Two American takes on Lord's Test: ‘One of favourite sporting occasions' and ‘Watching yeast rise while baking baguettes is more exciting'
The Lord's Test between England and India prompted comparisons to the 2005 Ashes-like vibe, but even as the country was soaking in the cricket summer that has gotten mighty exciting, an editorial in a newspaper drew out some passionate responses about what went down at the iconic stadium. The 15 July piece lauding the slow-burning drama of Lord's Test match, however started with the line, 'Never try to explain Test cricket to an American.' 'In sport, Americans value brevity, drama, a guaranteed resolution. Draws are anathema and ways must be found to avoid them. Two enterprising journalists once took Groucho Marx to an MCC game at Lord's and he pronounced it 'a wonderful cure for insomnia'' the Guardian wrote. There was further shade thrown when George Bernard Shaw was quoted in the editorial as saying: 'The English are not a very spiritual people, so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity.' However, letters to the editor, trickled in challenging the first line. One such, by Edward Collier of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, narrated how an American lady was completely taken in bybthe sport. 'I took an American guest – it was her first cricket match – to Lord's for the third day of the recent Test match between England and India. In terms of the kind of 'excitement' that is the hallmark of T20 and the ghastly Hundred (explosive batting, athletic fielding), the day was somewhat lacking. At times, play was slow, almost becalmed,' he wrote. 'However, at the end of the day she pronounced that it had been one of her favourite sporting occasions, and despite leaving England the next day, she practically begged me to consider taking her again as a guest next year,' he continued. 'It turns out that generalising about a country or its people isn't quite the slam dunk (to borrow a phrase from one of her favourite sports) that your editorial seems to think it is,' he chastised. The Guardian in its letters section balanced it a tad, by publishing David Farrelly of Newport, Oregon, originally from Lamcashire, who reserved the twist in the tale for the last few lines. 'I have an American wife and we live in Newport, Oregon. (As a too-early aside, one of the few places much rainier than the Rossendale Valley from where I hark.) Your opening sentence summed it up,' he wrote. 'My wife has become a fan of cricket and understands the rules better than I – to the point of knowing that it's a five-point penalty if a ball hits a helmet laid on the ground.' So far, so fine. 'Nevertheless,' Farrelly continued, 'she could not understand the fascination of the last couple of sessions at Lord's and departed to the kitchen where she was making baguettes, her comment being that watching yeast rise is more exciting (not that the yeast itself rises).' The gentleman himself, though, had stayed smitten and even wept watching Mohammed Siraj sink to the ground. 'By contrast, I was enthralled and on the point of tears when it was over, watching Mohammed Siraj being consoled. This was one for Wisden. David Farrelly Newport, Oregon,' he wrote.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'United and in the batters' face' - Murali Kartik hails fired-up Indian bowlers for dominating England
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) India may trail the five-match series 1-2 against England after a tense 22-run loss at Lord's, but former India spinner Murali Kartik is mighty impressed with the fiery passion and discipline of the Indian bowling unit. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Kartik applauded the way the bowlers stood up under pressure, especially in challenging overseas conditions. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "One thing that stood out for me is how this young Indian side — under a new captain, in a series people are calling a transition phase — showed such intensity," Kartik said. "What happened at Lord's, with just two overs left and only one bowled, there was so much heat and emotion. But the Indian players did not let that fire die. Everyone was united, fired up, in the face of the batters." India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England He added, "You could feel that heat. It looked like all of them together were ready to tear the opposition apart. The passion they brought, especially at a place like Lord's, stood out. It didn't matter what people thought — what mattered was that they were all in." Poll Which bowler do you think has been the standout performer for India in this series? Mohammed Siraj Jasprit Bumrah Akash Deep Kartik further praised the Indian bowlers' ability to extract errors from the English batters in home conditions. "The number of false shots they've induced is remarkable. These are England batters who train here and know the conditions. But India's bowlers played with passion, with concentration, and really forced mistakes. That was impressive." India's pace trio has led the charge so far: Mohammed Siraj tops the series tally with 13 wickets, followed by Jasprit Bumrah (12) and Akash Deep (11). With the fourth Test beginning July 23 in Manchester, India will hope their fired-up attack can help level the series. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'He gives everything he has': Former India cricketer lauds Mohammed Siraj's relentless impact, reveals stunning workload stat
Mohammed Siraj (AP/PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has hailed Mohammed Siraj as a tireless workhorse of Indian cricket, describing the Hyderabad pacer as a 'blessing' for the national side, especially in the red-ball format. His stirring remarks come ahead of India's must-win fourth Test against England in Manchester, where the visitors trail 1-2 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Chopra, speaking on his YouTube channel, highlighted the staggering volume of overs Siraj has bowled across formats over the last two years. According to him, only Ravindra Jadeja has bowled more for India in that period. Sachin Tendulkar's first international hundred: The Farokh Engineer connection, bbq and a swing! "If you see Siraj's workload over the last two years (since January 1, 2023), you will have to sit back and admire, and appreciate," said Chopra. "If you talk about the fast bowlers across the world, he is in the third spot - Pat Cummins (871.3 overs), Mitchell Starc (856.2 overs), and Mohammed Siraj (792.5 overs). For India, only Jaddu has bowled more - almost 1000 overs." Chopra went on to praise the pacer's fighting spirit, referencing India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate's words. Poll How important is Mohammed Siraj's role in the Indian Test squad? Crucial for team success. Very Important. Somewhat relevant. "Ryan ten Doeschate also said we don't talk about Siraj enough, but we are fortunate to have him in the team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo He gives everything he has. He doesn't hold back anything. It's a blessing. Many times in Tests, fast bowlers turn their backs when the captain looks at them - Siraj is not one of them," he asserted. Despite leading the wicket charts in the series with 13 wickets at an average of 32.00, Chopra believes Siraj is often overshadowed by Jasprit Bumrah , just as greats like Tendulkar and Kohli once eclipsed their teammates. Tracing Moeen Ali's steps in Birmingham "Not all bowlers are as skillful as Bumrah, and when you're alongside an all-time great, you often get overlooked," he said. He also pointed out how Siraj has been unlucky at times due to fielding lapses. "Siraj's best mode of dismissal is caught, so when someone like KL Rahul drops a chance, like he did with Jamie Smith at Lord's, it affects Siraj's numbers," he said. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: Gautam Gambhir Settles Ravindra Jadeja's Lord's Debate With Blunt Dressing Room Message
Ravinda Jadeja's valiant 61 off 181 balls in the second innings of the 4th Test against England got India tantalizingly close to a victory at Lord's. However, the heartbreaking dismissal of Mohammed Siraj meant that the hosts, England, secured a 22-run victory to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series. After the conclusion of the match, many India greats like Anil Kumble, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sourav Ganguly, etc, suggested that Jadeja could've batted a little more aggressively in the chase. However, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had nothing but praise for the all-rounder. India's pursuit of a seemingly paltry 193-run target went off the rails, courtesy of tearaway Jofra Archer and captain Ben Stokes' elongated spells. In the final hour of the penultimate day, an inspired performance from England's quicks left India reeling at 58/4. In the opening hour of the fifth day, Stokes and Archer ran rampant and ripped apart India's middle order to leave the beleaguered tourists at 112/8. Jadeja, along with tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, batted their hearts out, but fell marginally short on the final day. After spending 22 overs at the crease, Bumrah gave in to his instincts and miscued a shot to Sam Cook, forcing Jadeja to conjure a win with just a solitary wicket in hand. Words escaped Siraj as he slumped to his knees with his head hidden, trying to fathom that he had been clean bowled by Shoaib Bashir. Jadeja, with a look of disbelief, returned unbeaten on 61(181). A couple of days after the defeat, the BCCI posted a video on Friday, revealing Gambhir's message to Jadeja in the aftermath of a bitter 22-run defeat at the 'Home of Cricket'. "That was an incredible fight. The fight from Jaddu, that was absolutely brilliant," Gambhir told Jadeja after India's defeat propelled England to a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam) Siraj, who fought for 13.2 overs with Jadeja, believes it is hard to find a player with a repertoire like the 36-year-old and said, "As a team, as a player, Jaddu bhai is extraordinary in the fielding, in bowling, in batting, he has improved in everything." "He makes runs in every important situation for the team. It is difficult to find a player like him for our team. We are lucky to have such a player in our team," he concluded. Jadeja's fight with his sword has been a prominent aspect in India's batting department. In the first innings, he grabbed the headlines with a commanding 72(131). Jadeja has thrived in England with four successive fifty-plus scores under his belt. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate feels Jadeja has elevated his game, and the defence that he pulls out from his loaded arsenal makes him appear like a "proper batter". "His batting has reached another level. The last two Tests, the consistency and the calmness he has brought to the change room in difficult situations. Watching him for so many years and how he has developed his game. His defence looks rock solid. He looks like a proper batter," Doeschate said. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak highlighted Jadeja's special quality and added, "I always felt he has that ability to take that pressure. Anyone with so much experience will get mature. He normally comes out with something what the team needs in any challenging conditions. Really valuable to the team."
