Miami, Florida: After Romario Shepherd’s sensational bowling display, Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran starred with the bat to seal the five-match T20 series after beating India by 8 wickets in the fifth and final match at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, here on Sunday. WEst Indies won the five-match series 3-2 — their first T20I series win over India since 2017. After losing the first two matches, India bounced back strongly and clinched the next two games to level up the series but couldn’t continue with the momentum in the decider as they suffered their first T20 series loss against West Indies since 2017. Moreover, this was India’s first series loss in 13 T20Is since July 2021.

London: Mauricio Pochettino’s return to the Premier League didn’t start with a win, but there was plenty to like for the Argentine manager in his first game in charge of Chelsea.

Pochettino saw his team dominate possession in a manner that few teams have done against Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, although the Blues lacked the firepower up front to come away with more than a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

“After four years (away from the Premier League), it is a fantastic way to start the season. I enjoyed the match a lot,” said Pochettino, who spent one year away from management after being fired by Paris Saint-Germain. ”I think we deserved a little bit more overall. We feel pleased, but at the same time disappointed because we wanted to win and we deserved to win, but it is only the beginning.”

Ange Postecoglou, the new manager at Pochettino’s former club Tottenham, also had to settle for a draw in his first game but came away with reason to believe that his team can be just fine without Harry Kane. Spurs also had plenty of possession but had to come from behind to draw 2-2 at Brentford in the day’s early kick-off.

Most of the attention was on Stamford Bridge, though, for the marquee matchup of the Premier League’s opening round.

The buildup to the game had the added talking point of both teams trying to sign Brighton’s Moises Caicedo for an English record fee of more than 110 million pounds ($140 million).

Chelsea looks to have won that contest and, if there was any doubt why both clubs think a ball-winning defensive midfielder is worth that kind of money, Sunday’s game made it quite evident that they both lack exactly that kind of player.

The first half, especially, was filled with chances at both ends and could easily have seen a bigger scoreline.

After Liverpool bossed the opening 15 minutes and took the lead through Luis Diaz, Chelsea gradually took control of the game and leveled through new signing Axel Disasi.

Both teams also had a goal disallowed for offside following VAR checks in the first half.

“The start was pretty convincing, we scored two wonderful goals, one was disallowed for an offside,” Klopp said. “We opened up the door for Chelsea, we lost the ball in moments where it was difficult to prepare for it. … From my point of view it looked like we helped Chelsea get back in the game.”

“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,” PM Modi posted on his handle on X.

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 13, 2023

As per the new guidelines of the ‘X’, every time the user changes it’s profile picture, the blue tick would be removed. but again, the good news is that it would be restored in three to four days. On the other hand, Modi’s grey tick was not removed even after he changed his profile picture on Sunday because the grey tick is assigned to those representing a government/multilateral organisation or a government/multilateral official.

The Indian team is expected to get back their blue tick ahead of the Irealand series which starts from August 18. India will play three T20Is before they get ready for the Asia Cup.

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Umran Malik, Ishan Kishan, Avesh Khan

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a glittering manifestation of their talent as India humbled West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International here on Saturday. India hunted down 179 with full three overs to spare, and the victory helped them to level the five-match series 2-2. The deciding fifth T20I will be played here on Sunday.

Coming into this match, India needed some runs from their openers and the two young men did precisely that. Gill (77 off 47 balls) and Jaiswal (84 not out off 51 balls) slipped into overdrive from ball one and they seldom downshifted either. They made 165 runs together and it was India’s best stand for the opening wicket in this series so far.

Union Minister Smriti Irani’s favourite cricketer is MS Dhoni. #MSDhoni #SmritiIrani #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/NHVDXigeHx

— Rudhra Nandu (@rudhranandu) August 13, 2023

Dhoni, who is currently in Ranchi, is enjoying his time away from the game. Lately, he was seen pampering his friend’s kid at his place in Ranchi.

Dhoni brought an end to speculations over his participation in IPL 2024 after CSK won the title earlier in teh year.

“Looking for an answer? This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL. It would be a gift from me, won’t be easy on the body,” Dhoni told broadcasters moments before he joined his teammates to collect the IPL trophy.

Meanwhile, Kohli is on a break from his national duties. He would join the team ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka.

Here are some of the reactions:

Surya robbed gill

— Viratkohlifanclub (@Viratko06270240) August 13, 2023

I blame Surya for gills wicket

— VISHU. (@WAS_VISHU) August 13, 2023

@ShubmanGill bro “atleast” u learn to use the DRS system properly because umpires yet to learn it.
It was a stupid thing not to use DRS n. It was not out. @surya_14kumar misguided Gill.
Whether player appeals for DRS or not, if it’s not out, call him back to bat, it’s fair.

— Maddy (@Dev_Kul) August 13, 2023

Gill out ,whose https://t.co/QCb4oSUbJK it Surya’s..Fuse I was aware that ball is traveling way outside.Surya , perhaps,tried to stop,but Gill started walking unnecessarily.Unforced mistake.

— कु.प्रणवीर सिँह Ku.Pranveer Singh (@PranaviraSimha) August 13, 2023

At the time of filing the copy, India had recovered and were going great at 65 for two in eight overs. Tilak Varma and Surya have got their eye in.

He said this in an interview on OneCricket.

Former West Indies pacer and commentator Ian Bishop says it’s a tie between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam when it comes to who plays the best cover drive

– via OneCricket #AsiaCup2023 #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/kMtRKE5PdD

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 13, 2023

He also went on to pick an India vs Pakistan final at the ODI World Cup 2023 over a prospect of an England vs Australia at the summit clash.

Bishop also went on to pick Kohli as the highest run-getter at the ODI WC in India later in the year.

He would now be a part of the Asia Cup squad and would join the camp ahead of the tournament. He would be the key to India’s fortunes this season.

In the ODI series in the Carribbean, Kohli didn’t bat in the first match while was rested in the next two. Kohli wasn’t named in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies and is also not a part of the Ireland series as well that starts on August 18.

Kohli’s future assignments are the Asia Cup, ODI series against Australia and the ICC World Cup at home. Meanwhile, Kohli and Babar will face each other on September 2 in an Asia Cup game in Kandy.

They might also compete in the Super 4 stage based on how they go in the first round. Additionally, the fierce rivalry will also resume in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on October 14 in Ahmedabad. So, a lot to look forward to, fans would be hoping Kohli comes good.

India (2771.35 points) jumped one place to third and went past England (2763.50 points) behind top-ranked Netherlands (3095.90 points) and Belgium (2917.87 points).

We are the Champions

This is just the beginning, on to the Hangzhou Asian Games next.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023 pic.twitter.com/ofXc9xLIw4

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 12, 2023

A joyous end to a wild journey in Chennai.

Sreejesh bringing the cheering squad along #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023 pic.twitter.com/uP65ZD6KuB

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 13, 2023

This was the second time India rose to No 3 in FIH rankings. India had achieved a similar ranking in 2021 after securing a bronze in the Tokyo Olympics, which was their first medal at the Games in 41 years.

On Saturday, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side defeated Malaysia 4-3 to lift the ACT title. They made an incredible comeback from 1-3 down.

Chak De India

Congratulations to #TeamIndia for defeating #Japan by 5⃣-0⃣in the semifinals of #AsianChampionsTrophy .

Best wishes & entire will be cheering for you in the finals.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame#MenInBlue #IndianHockey #Hockey #HACT@TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/sql6CYWwQp

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 12, 2023

In the last edition of the event in 2021, India had finished third.

The Indian hockey team’s next assignment will be the Asian Games in Hangzhou from September 23.

With yesterday @TheHockeyIndia had won the Asian Champions Trophy title,Indian men’s team had surpassed England and moved into third in the updated FIH rankings. pic.twitter.com/JWRQL25GF7

— Rakesh Russell (@rakeshrussell52) August 13, 2023

The ACT runners-up Malaysia remained on ninth in the FIH rankings.

Here are glimpses from the medal ceremony.

India
Malaysia
Japan #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HACT2023 pic.twitter.com/dyc9YFDtdz

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 12, 2023

Apart from India and Malaysia, South Korea too find themselves at 11th while Pakistan is placed 16th.

Cristiano Ronaldo adds feather to his cap (Image: Instagram Screengrab)

The 35-year-old on Saturday added to his cabinet of trophies by leading Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club to Arab Club Championship Cup win at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia against Al-Hilal. The legend helped his side fightback after conceding an early goal.

Ronaldo netted a brace to help his Saudi Arabia side claim his maiden title with the club.

The Portugiese international has now lifted his 35th career trophy adding to his illustrious tally of seven league titles across England, Spain and Italy, as many domestic super cups, six domestic cups, five Champions League trophies, four Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, and international titles in UEFA Nations League and Euro Cup.

What is the timing of the 5th T20I Between India and West Indies ?

The 5th T20I match between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday (August 13) from 8:00 PM (IST) onwards.

Where is the 5th T20I Between India and West Indies going to be played?

The 5th T20I match between India and West Indies will be played at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Miami, Florida, USA.

Where can I watch the 5th T20I Between India and West Indies on TV ?

The 5th T20I match between India and West Indies will be telecasted live on Doordarshan Sports.

Where can I live stream the 5th T20I Between India and West Indies in India?

The 5th T20I match between India and West Indies will be live streamed on Jio Cinema.

India Squad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

West Indies Squad: Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas.

A batter is usually not picked for the ODIs based on his performance in T20Is and Tests – but Jaiswal could break the stereotype. He has a wide range of shots, steely determination and hunger for runs, Jaiswal can dominate attacks and play long innings in Indian conditions and Sri Lanka, where India play their Asia Cup games.

So, how is he vying for the No. 15 slot with Suryakumar Yadav?

Up until now, it is being believed that if Shreyas Iyer returns for the Asia Cup, which he is likely to, Suryakumar Yadav becomes his back-up and is picked in the 15-member squad. But with Surya himself not in the best of form, the management can surely look at young Jaiswal as an option. But for this to happen, the team would have to leave out someone they thought for a very long time as part of the ODI WC squad.

India’s Predicted ODI WC squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohmmed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav/ Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur.

The meeting of two tactical masterminds

Who’s excited for @ChelseaFC v @LFC? pic.twitter.com/ns2d97EEUr

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 13, 2023

The Blues the Reds. A classic Premier League contest pic.twitter.com/Zik2hEon9l

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 13, 2023

What is the timing of the EPL match between Chelsea and Liverpool ?

The English Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool will be played on Sunday (August 13) from 9:00 PM (IST) onwards.

Where is the EPL match between Chelsea and Liverpool going to be played?

The English Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool will be played at Stamford Bridge, London.

Where can I watch the EPL match between Chelsea and Liverpool on TV ?

The English Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool will be telecasted live on Star Sports Network.

Where can I live stream the EPL match between Chelsea and Liverpool in India?

The English Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool will be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

Chelsea possible starting lineup: Arrizabalaga; James, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Gallagher; Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Mudryk; Jackson.

Liverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

“We have to give alot of credit to Virat Kohli for the global impact he has. Many people outside India turn on their TV just to see Kohli’s batting,” Bishop said on OneCricket.

Bishop also went on to pick Kohli as the highest run-getter at the ODI WC in India later in the year.

He would now be a part of the Asia Cup squad and would join the camp ahead of the tournament. He would be the key to India’s fortunes this season.

In the ODI series in the Carribbean, Kohli didn’t bat in the first match while was rested in the next two. Kohli wasn’t named in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies and is also not a part of the Ireland series as well that starts on August 18.

Kohli’s future assignments are the Asia Cup, ODI series against Australia and the ICC World Cup at home. Meanwhile, Kohli and Babar will face each other on September 2 in an Asia Cup game in Kandy.

They might also compete in the Super 4 stage based on how they go in the first round. Additionally, the fierce rivalry will also resume in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on October 14 in Ahmedabad. So, a lot to look forward to, fans would be hoping Kohli comes good.

In an interview on ‘Had Kar Di’ on Samaa TV, Afridi said: ‘Gautam Gambhir is one of India’s greatest opening batters’.

‘I scored my fastest century using Sachin Tendulkar’s bat which was gifted to me by Waqar Younis’

‘Ravi Shastri gave me the title of Boom Boom when I scored the 45-ball hundred against India at Kanpur in 2005’

‘Gautam Gambhir is one of India’s greatest opening batters’

‘We… pic.twitter.com/Mig13cNqiB

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 13, 2023

He also spoke of the moment when he hit two sixes of Ashwin. He said: “We were under a lot of pressure but I remained positive and hit those two sixes off Ravi Ashwin in the Asia Cup.”

He also confessed that it was former India cricketer Ravi Shastri who gave him the nickname ‘Boom, Boom’. “Ravi Shastri gave me the title of Boom Boom when I scored the 45-ball hundred against India at Kanpur in 2005,” he said.

Meanwhile, PCB has announced the Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup. India is yet to reveal their squad, the BCCI is expected to make the announcement this week.

Pakistan and India face each other twice in the group stage at the Asia Cup and if they make the final – there would be a third. Fans are excited at the prospect of that happening.

India take on Pakistan at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad at the ODI World Cup stage on October 14. That game is expected to break all previous records in terms of viewership.

If India wins today, they’ll equal Pakistan’s record of most T20i wins against a team – 20. pic.twitter.com/ifB1dEzE7D

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 13, 2023

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a glittering manifestation of their talent as India humbled West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International here on Saturday. India hunted down 179 with full three overs to spare, and the victory helped them to level the five-match series 2-2.

“There are more Indians here. The way they have been supporting, they’ve been coming in numbers, they make sure that we give them some entertainment. There is no doubt in their (Gill and Jaiswal) skill set. Going forward, we’ll have to take responsibility as a batting group and help out our bowlers. Bowlers win matches. If they can get you a couple of wickets, you can control the game,” captain Hardik Pandya said at the post-match presentation after the win by nine wickets on Saturday.

India vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS, 4th T20I: Chasing West Indies 178/8, India rode on a Yashavi Jaiswal (87 Not Out) and Shubman Gill’s (77) to win the game in 17.1 overs. The series is locked 2-2 with the final game on Sunday.

According to Spanish journalist Fabrizio Romano, Mbappe and PSG had constructive talks before the Lorient game and it was decided the 2018 World Cup winner with France would join the first-team squad on Sunday.

“Following very constructive, positive talks between PSG and Kylian Mbappé before game vs Lorient, the player has been reinstated into first team training squad this morning,” Romano quoted PSG as saying. PSG next play Toulouse in Ligue 1 on August 20 in an away game.

BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé has been reintegrated into Paris Saint-Germain first squad.

PSG statement:

“Following very constructive, positive talks between PSG and Kylian Mbappé before game vs Lorient, the player has been reinstated into first team training squad this morning”. pic.twitter.com/qNUVRGgZbQ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2023

Mbappe is mired in a contract standoff with PSG and was left out of the pre-season tour to Japan and South Korea. He trained apart from defending champion PSG’s first-team regulars all week. However. PSG officially are yet to make an announcement on Mbappe.

Neymar trained alone on Friday, with the club saying it was because he was recovering from a viral infection. But, Neymar is heading for a PSG exit and could leave this month. The 30-year-old Verratti, who has been in PSG’s midfield for 11 years, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Meanwhile, reports from The Athletic claim that PSG have completed the signing of Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. As far as Neymar is concerned, Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have presented a massive big to sign the Brazilian.

If both the scenarios are fulfilled, Pakistan would enter the marquee event in India as the No. 1 team in the world with the best batter. It will not be an easy task, but one cannot put it beyond the current Pakistan side as well.

If Pakistan win the Afghanistan series 3-0 and also win the Asia Cup, both Babar Azam and Pakistan will enter the 2023 World Cup in India as the No. 1 ODI batter and No. 1 ODI team in the world respectively #AsiaCup2023 #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/eXr7IVUxJN

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 13, 2023

Meanwhile, PCB has announced the Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup. India is yet to reveal their squad, the BCCI is expected to make the announcement this week.

Pakistan and India face each other twice in the group stage at the Asia Cup and if they make the final – there would be a third. Fans are excited at the prospect of that happening.

India take on Pakistan at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad at the ODI World Cup stage on October 14. That game is expected to break all previous records in terms of viewership.

Here is the picture and video of his visit:

Rohit Sharma & his family at Tirupathi Balaji Temple ahead of Asia Cup.

– Beautiful pictures. pic.twitter.com/5NcZuN8xhh

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 13, 2023

Rohit Sharma visited Tirumala Temple today with his family!!@ImRo45#RohitSharma#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #SelfieWithTiranga #HarGharTiranga #HarGharTiranga2023 #HarGharTiranga2023 #ElvishArmypic.twitter.com/wdE8xrtgqX

— Har Ghar Tiranga (@Jagadishroyspr) August 13, 2023

Here are some of the comments:

Copying Kohli

— RAj Joshi (@RAjJosh32992266) August 13, 2023

Everybody following footsteps of kohli saab

— Yash. (@yashhverse) August 13, 2023

Blud think he’s kohli

— SHIVAM (@act_yash) August 13, 2023

Meanwhile, the Indian team is in Florida for the T20I series against West Indies. Rohit, the regular India captain is on a break ahead of the Asia Cup.

Earlier on Saturday, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a glittering manifestation of their talent as India humbled Windies by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International. India hunted down 179 with full three overs to spare, and the victory helped them to level the five-match series 2-2. The deciding fifth T20I will be played here on Sunday.

Coming into this match, India needed some runs from their openers and the two young men did precisely that. Gill (77 off 47 balls) and Jaiswal (84 not out off 51 balls) slipped into overdrive from ball one and they seldom downshifted either. They made 165 runs together and it was India’s best stand for the opening wicket in this series so far.

Here is the picture of the two that is now going viral:

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma during the Puma Ad Shoot.

– A beautiful picture. pic.twitter.com/sNI1TaGrzP

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 13, 2023

Meanwhile, the premier India batter is currently on a break after returning from Windies. He would now be a part of the Asia Cup squad and would join the camp ahead of the tournament. He would be the key to India’s fortunes this season.

In the ODI series in the Carribbean, Kohli didn’t bat in the first match while was rested in the next two. Kohli wasn’t named in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies and is also not a part of the Ireland series as well that starts on August 18.

Kohli’s future assignments are the Asia Cup, ODI series against Australia and the ICC World Cup at home. Meanwhile, Kohli and Babar will face each other on September 2 in an Asia Cup game in Kandy.

They might also compete in the Super 4 stage based on how they go in the first round. Additionally, the fierce rivalry will also resume in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on October 14 in Ahmedabad. So, a lot to look forward to, fans would be hoping Kohli comes good.

Here is the clip that is now going viral on social space:

Virat Kohli promises a fan for a selfie next time he travels. pic.twitter.com/hUrdYJPtqs

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 12, 2023

Kohli is currently on a break after returning from Windies. He would now be a part of the Asia Cup squad and would join the camp ahead of the tournament. He would be the key to India’s fortunes this season.

In the ODI series in the Carribbean, Kohli didn’t bat in the first match while was rested in the next two. Kohli wasn’t named in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies and is also not a part of the Ireland series as well that starts on August 18.

Kohli’s future assignments are the Asia Cup, ODI series against Australia and the ICC World Cup at home. Meanwhile, Kohli and Babar will face each other on September 2 in an Asia Cup game in Kandy.

They might also compete in the Super 4 stage based on how they go in the first round. Additionally, the fierce rivalry will also resume in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on October 14 in Ahmedabad.

Meanwhile, the spculations are rife over KL Rahul‘s fitness ahead of the Asia Cup squad selection.