He is best remembered for leading Argentina to the 1978 World Cup triumph
football8 hours ago
Former England player-turned-commentator David Lloyd said Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was "flowing positively" in Headingley after a lean run in the ongoing Test series against England. He added that the England bowlers faltered in their execution against Pujara, thus giving him a chance to score runs.
At stumps on day three, Pujara was unbeaten on 91 off 180 balls as India were 215/2 in 80 overs. The 33-year-old kept a positive approach from the start of his innings. For the first time since January 2019, Pujara has entered the 90s and is nine short of his 19th Test century.
"Cheteshwar Pujara has had a lean time in this series, because England have done for him on and around off stump. But on Friday all the bowlers looked exasperated as they kept bowling leg side to him. It's exactly where he wants it!" wrote Lloyd in his column for Daily Mail on Saturday.
"Make no mistake: he's a real sticker, and has taken over from Rahul Dravid in this team. But in this innings, he was positively flowing. Whether they were looking for extravagant swing or not, they lost their discipline," further said Lloyd.
Lloyd observed that the bowling conditions were perfect for England bowlers to take many wickets. But an improved show with the bat for India stopped them from doing so.
"Bowling conditions were absolutely perfect, if slightly chilly, which may be significant. But the cloud was low, and the lights were on. On a different day, England could have had a hatful of wickets, with the ball repeatedly passing the outside edge."
"In fact, it was just like the first day, when the ball did take the edge. But you've got to admire the resolution of technique of India's batsmen, who played the situation and got stuck in," concluded Lloyd.
India are currently leading the five-match Test series 1-0 with two days left in the third Test at Headingley
He is best remembered for leading Argentina to the 1978 World Cup triumph
football8 hours ago
The UAE lost to Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the Global Qualifier semifinal
cricket9 hours ago
Narine's 81 off 39 balls guided Kolkata to 235-6 after they were invited to bat first in Lucknow's final home game
cricket10 hours ago
UAE government has been actively promoting digital transformation initiatives
business10 hours ago
Investment expert advocates long-term approach to build your portfolio
business10 hours ago
Needing a win at Anfield to close the gap on fourth-placed Villa, Tottenham slumped to a fourth successive loss
football10 hours ago
Israeli strike on Lebanon's Mais Al Jabal kills four people from a single family
mena12 hours ago
Shortly after the attack, an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Rafah killing three people and wounding several
world12 hours ago