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6 days ago
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Ravindra Jadeja hailed for taking India close but Gavaskar rues lack of risk
Tough innings India's Ravindra Jadeja leaves the ball on the fifth day of the third cricket test match against England at Lord's cricket ground in London. Photo: Ben Stansall/AFP Image: Ben Stansall/AFP Ravindra Jadeja was praised Tuesday for almost taking India to an unlikely Test win at Lord's, but former greats said a little more risk-taking with the bat might have got his side over the line. Jadeja, batting at number seven, hit a painstaking unbeaten 61 as he shepherded the tail from 112-8 at lunch chasing 193 for victory against England in the third Test. But he eventually ran out of partners after more than four hours at the crease as India were all out for 170 after tea on a nerve-shredding final day. Jadeja, who came in at 71-5 and saw India slump to 112-8 at lunch, chose to protect Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj from England's attack by scoring singles to keep the strike and controlling his attacking instincts. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Former batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Sony Sports that scoring quicker and putting pressure back on England's bowlers might have resulted in "a partnership of 60-70 would have made a difference". "India never got that (partnership)," he said. "You could say that Jadeja could have taken the odd chance and not necessarily the aerial route when Joe Root and Shoaib Bashir were bowling. But full marks to him (Jadeja)." Jadeja hit just four fours and one six in his 181-ball stay before Bashir bowled number 11 Siraj to trigger jubilant England celebrations. "I'd like to look a little deeper into that whole innings," former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo. "There was one attempt at playing a shot that went for six. "But I don't think there were too many attempted attacking shots. "For me, one telling moment was when he got to his fifty and India were still a few runs short. "You saw the reaction of the dressing room there were people applauding but I don't think there was excitement around and belief that Jadeja would take them through." India's greatest batsman Sachin Tendulkar lamented: "So near, yet so far." "Jadeja, Bumrah, & Siraj fought all the way till the end," he posted on X. "Well tried, Team India. England played well to keep the pressure on and produced the result they desired. Congratulations on a hard-fought win." England lead the series 2-1 with two to play. The fourth Test starts at Manchester's Old Trafford on July 23. AFP Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jadeja hailed for taking India close but Gavaskar rues lack of risk
India's Ravindra Jadeja was left high and dry on an unbeaten 61 after running out of partners (Ben STANSALL) Ravindra Jadeja was praised Tuesday for almost taking India to an unlikely Test win at Lord's, but former greats said a little more risk-taking with the bat might have got his side over the line. Jadeja, batting at number seven, hit a painstaking unbeaten 61 as he shepherded the tail from 112-8 at lunch chasing 193 for victory against England in the third Test. Advertisement But he eventually ran out of partners after more than four hours at the crease as India were all out for 170 after tea on a nerve-shredding final day. Jadeja, who came in at 71-5 and saw India slump to 112-8 at lunch, chose to protect Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj from England's attack by scoring singles to keep the strike and controlling his attacking instincts. Former batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Sony Sports that scoring quicker and putting pressure back on England's bowlers might have resulted in "a partnership of 60-70 would have made a difference". "India never got that (partnership)," he said. Advertisement "You could say that Jadeja could have taken the odd chance and not necessarily the aerial route when Joe Root and Shoaib Bashir were bowling. But full marks to him (Jadeja)." Jadeja hit just four fours and one six in his 181-ball stay before Bashir bowled number 11 Siraj to trigger jubilant England celebrations. "I'd like to look a little deeper into that whole innings," former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo. "There was one attempt at playing a shot that went for six. "But I don't think there were too many attempted attacking shots. "For me, one telling moment was when he got to his fifty and India were still a few runs short. Advertisement "You saw the reaction of the dressing room there were people applauding but I don't think there was excitement around and belief that Jadeja would take them through." India's greatest batsman Sachin Tendulkar lamented: "So near, yet so far." "Jadeja, Bumrah, & Siraj fought all the way till the end," he posted on X. "Well tried, Team India. England played well to keep the pressure on and produced the result they desired. Congratulations on a hard-fought win." England lead the series 2-1 with two to play. The fourth Test starts at Manchester's Old Trafford on July 23. fk/dh
IOL News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Chelsea's Club World Cup surge marks a new era of belief
Chelsea players celebrate after their Premier League win over Nottingham Forest, which got them into the Champions League. Image: Ben Stansall / AFP CHELSEA'S run to the final of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup may have caught many by surprise, but it reflects a significant turning point in the club's evolution following seasons of transition and uncertainty. Once a dominant force under Roman Abramovich—clinching the UEFA Champions League in 2012 with coach Roberto Di Matteo in charge and in 2021 led by Thomas Tuchel—Chelsea have in recent years found themselves in unfamiliar territory. Despite continuing to spend big, the club has had to rebuild from the ground up under the new ownership led by Todd Boehly, adopting a strategy focused on youth, long-term development, and a more sustainable approach to success. That rebuild demanded patience, but their results in 2025 suggest that Chelsea are starting to turn the corner. The past two seasons have told a story of gradual progress. Under Mauricio Pochettino in the early months of last season, the team endured mixed results but with the introduction of Enzo Maresca halfway through, they managed to secure a return the Uefa Champions League. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Many believed the former Tottenham Hotspur coach, Pochettinho, had laid the foundation for a return to the club's former heights. But the arrival of Maresca exceeded expectations. His promising league-run in the first months of 2025 and the UEFA Conference League triumph were early statement, but their qualification for the Club World Cup final under his watch has truly raised eyebrows. More importantly, it has restored belief. This campaign has showcased a Chelsea side growing in maturity and tactical discipline. For stretches last season, they even kept pace with Liverpool before falling away due to the expected inconsistency of a young, developing squad. Yet even in that dip, the signs of potential were clear. Now, that potential is blossoming into performance. The young core has grown in confidence, and key additions like Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have proved to be inspired signings—possibly the missing pieces that can elevate them from top-four hopefuls to serious contenders. The only lingering weakness remains in the goalkeeping department, which still needs attention. The current squad looks more balanced, more settled, and increasingly equipped to compete on multiple fronts.
Western Telegraph
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes
New immigration rule changes laid in Parliament on Tuesday move to end the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap), for Afghans who had worked with the UK government and their families, to new applications from July 1. Some 21,316 Afghans have been resettled to the UK through Arap since it was launched in April 2021. The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), designed to help vulnerable people and those who assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan to legally come to safety in the UK, will also be closed. The scheme formally opened in January 2022 with a pledge by the then-Conservative government to resettle up to 20,000 people 'over the coming years'. Documents on Tuesday show more than 12,800 people have been resettled through ACRS, with children making up more than half the arrivals, and women accounting for a quarter. Defence Secretary John Healey (Ben Stansall/PA) The closure comes as Defence Secretary John Healey said in December that the schemes cannot be an 'endless process', adding: 'The Government intends to reach a position where the UK Afghan resettlement schemes can be closed.' A Home Office paper published on Tuesday said: 'He now considers the Arap to have fulfilled its original purpose and can be closed to new principal applications, not least so that defence efforts and resources can be focused where they are most needed - on our nation's security, to combat the acute threats and destabilising behaviour of our adversaries.' The document said Arap's closure to new applications is the first step to completing Afghan resettlement, and the Government aims to have 'successfully honoured its obligation' to complete resettlements by the end of this Parliament. But head of campaigns at Safe Passage International, Gunes Kalkan, said the charity was 'shocked' by the closure of the 'lifeline for those who continue to be persecuted and forced into hiding from the Taliban'. He said: 'This Government is abandoning the original promise to bring 20,000 Afghans to safety. In fact, falling far short and leaving people, including the children and families we support, in dangerous situations with no hope of rescue. 'This comes as the Government is also committed to stopping refugees crossing the Channel to reach the UK.' As Afghans make up one of the top nationalities to make the dangerous journey, Mr Kalkan said 'we'll only see more people risking their lives'. 'Instead of closing down safe routes, this Government must open more and continue to help Afghans to reach protection and loved ones.' Arrivals at RAF Brize Norton who have been evacuated from Afghanistan, via the UAE, under the Arap (Cpl Will Drummee RAF/MOD/Crown copyright/PA) Applications made under Arap before the closure will still be considered, the Home Office document added, as the Ministry of Defence currently has a backlog of 22,000 decisions from the scheme. Referrals made under ACRS's Separated Families pathways will also still be considered where decisions have not yet been reached. The document added the Government will honour commitments to anyone found eligible, and to those who are deemed eligible but are not yet in the UK. The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.
Glasgow Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes
New immigration rule changes laid in Parliament on Tuesday move to end the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap), for Afghans who had worked with the UK government and their families, to new applications from July 1. Some 21,316 Afghans have been resettled to the UK through Arap since it was launched in April 2021. The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), designed to help vulnerable people and those who assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan to legally come to safety in the UK, will also be closed. The scheme formally opened in January 2022 with a pledge by the then-Conservative government to resettle up to 20,000 people 'over the coming years'. Documents on Tuesday show more than 12,800 people have been resettled through ACRS, with children making up more than half the arrivals, and women accounting for a quarter. Defence Secretary John Healey (Ben Stansall/PA) The closure comes as Defence Secretary John Healey said in December that the schemes cannot be an 'endless process', adding: 'The Government intends to reach a position where the UK Afghan resettlement schemes can be closed.' A Home Office paper published on Tuesday said: 'He now considers the Arap to have fulfilled its original purpose and can be closed to new principal applications, not least so that defence efforts and resources can be focused where they are most needed - on our nation's security, to combat the acute threats and destabilising behaviour of our adversaries.' The document said Arap's closure to new applications is the first step to completing Afghan resettlement, and the Government aims to have 'successfully honoured its obligation' to complete resettlements by the end of this Parliament. But head of campaigns at Safe Passage International, Gunes Kalkan, said the charity was 'shocked' by the closure of the 'lifeline for those who continue to be persecuted and forced into hiding from the Taliban'. He said: 'This Government is abandoning the original promise to bring 20,000 Afghans to safety. In fact, falling far short and leaving people, including the children and families we support, in dangerous situations with no hope of rescue. 'This comes as the Government is also committed to stopping refugees crossing the Channel to reach the UK.' As Afghans make up one of the top nationalities to make the dangerous journey, Mr Kalkan said 'we'll only see more people risking their lives'. 'Instead of closing down safe routes, this Government must open more and continue to help Afghans to reach protection and loved ones.' Arrivals at RAF Brize Norton who have been evacuated from Afghanistan, via the UAE, under the Arap (Cpl Will Drummee RAF/MOD/Crown copyright/PA) Applications made under Arap before the closure will still be considered, the Home Office document added, as the Ministry of Defence currently has a backlog of 22,000 decisions from the scheme. Referrals made under ACRS's Separated Families pathways will also still be considered where decisions have not yet been reached. The document added the Government will honour commitments to anyone found eligible, and to those who are deemed eligible but are not yet in the UK. The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.
