All posts tagged: tactical

‘We could have been more brave’: Shubman Gill pinpoints one tactical flaw that cost India Rajkot ODI | Cricket News

‘We could have been more brave’: Shubman Gill pinpoints one tactical flaw that cost India Rajkot ODI | Cricket News

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India skipper Shubman Gill rued the missed chances and the bowlers’ inability to take wickets in the middle overs as New Zealand levelled the 3-match ODI series 1-1 on the back of a patient 131-run innings by Daryl Mitchell, winning the second match at Rajkot by 7 wickets. “We couldn’t pick up any wickets in the middle overs. With five fielders in, if you don’t keep taking wickets in the middle overs, it becomes very difficult even if we would have added 15-20 more runs. And if you don’t pick up wickets in the middle overs, it’s very difficult to stop a batsman. On these kind of wickets, you know, as soon as you have a partnership, the set batsman has to make it big because it’s not easy for the batsman coming in to score freely,” Gill said after the match. “In the first 10-15 overs, the ball was doing a little bit. We could have been more brave with the bowling. Even in the last match, we let down a couple of chances,” …

Faf du Plessis reveals how he recalled Dhoni’s runout against Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2016 inspired him to make tactical move in SA 20 JSK vs DSG final over | Cricket News

Faf du Plessis reveals how he recalled Dhoni’s runout against Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2016 inspired him to make tactical move in SA 20 JSK vs DSG final over | Cricket News

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Johannesburg Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis recalled the movement of inspiration he drew from MS Dhoni during the final over of the SA20 against Durban Super Giants. In the final over, Donovan Ferreira took off a glove, and with Super Giants needing one run from one ball. Bowler Wiaan Mulder slipped in a cutter across, and batter Simon Harmer tried to cut the ball, missed it completely, and Ferreira, from behind the stumps, hit them directly, and Super Giants could not get over the line, and the game went into a super over, which Super Kings ended up winning. Du Plessis, in the post-match, revealed that the final delivery to Harmer was part of the plan. l”I remember there was a game a long time ago, when MS Dhoni was standing behind the stumps for India. I think it was against Bangladesh in a World Cup, and I remember the guy bowling almost like a cut ball across him,” du Plessis said in the post-match presentation (via Jio Hotstar). “So, I just told him …

Eye on Junior Hockey World Cup, Sreejesh plots to blend Indian flair with tactical adaptability | Hockey News

Eye on Junior Hockey World Cup, Sreejesh plots to blend Indian flair with tactical adaptability | Hockey News

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As a player, PR Sreejesh never stopped smiling, and shouting instructions at his teammates on the field. Now as the junior India coach, he is as animated from the sidelines and remains fun-loving. But for the goalkeeping great, the challenge is to maintain a balance. “I am strict with them. This age of 18, 19 and 20 is very dangerous. They are like a monkey mind and keep jumping here and there,” Sreejesh chuckles. “Sometimes, they are not bothered about what is required and will focus more on shopping or going out rather than resting. So, when the session happens, I demand their best. They can come and ask me anything. I show them the fun side also but when it comes to hockey, I am serious.” Sreejesh was talking to The Indian Express on the sidelines of the centenary celebrations of Indian Hockey. Story continues below this ad Coaching is his passion After an illustrious career of close to two decades, Sreejesh finished his playing career last year after winning the bronze medal at …

“It Would Be The Wrong Thing” Sanjay Manjrekar on MI’s Tactical Move Against Delhi

“It Would Be The Wrong Thing” Sanjay Manjrekar on MI’s Tactical Move Against Delhi

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The former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Rohit Sharma for the MI’s win over DC in the IPL 2025 and not Hardik Pandya would be a wrong thing. Mumbai secured their second win of the season as they survived an impressive knock from Karun Nair to win 12 runs in the end. Rohit suggested to Hardik to change the ball from the dugout. Hardik Pandya agreed to the move and brought on Karn Sharma as the impact player and it worked as the veteran spinner was able to plaudits for the win as he took the call in the middle. The former cricketer also said that fans would have blamed the MI skipper if things didn’t work out well. “There are many people who are there to give suggestions but it all depends on the person in the middle who has to take the decision. He (Hardik) listened to the advice (from Rohit) is the biggest thing.” Hardik Pandya(Image: X) “If you give Rohit credit here as well and not Hardik Pandya, it would be …

A look into Jamil’s tactical setup

A look into Jamil’s tactical setup

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Khalid Jamil’s historic run with Jamshedpur FC in the 2024-25 Indian Super League came to an end in heartbreak at the Salt Lake Stadium. A 94th-minute stunner by Apuia secured Mohun Bagan’s spot in their third consecutive ISL final, knocking out Jamshedpur 2-3 on aggregate in the semi-final second leg. While Mohun Bagan had the firepower and momentum, it was Jamil’s tactical ingenuity that took a squad with limited expectations to the brink of a final. He became the first and only Indian head coach to guide a team to the ISL semi-finals — a remarkable feat that solidifies his status as a pioneer for Indian managers. Jamshedpur FC reached the semi-final of the ISL Playoffs, earning them the moniker “The Dark Horses of the ISL” this season. Credit goes to Khalid Jamil for rallying his troops. What started as another season to be written off turned into a cinematic comeback — with Jamshedpur racking up wins through what purists would call “negative, boring football.” But one word defines it better: effective. He wins. At …

“Punjab Kings Need Shreyas Iyer”: Kuldeep Sen In Awe Of Skipper’s Tactical Mindset

“Punjab Kings Need Shreyas Iyer”: Kuldeep Sen In Awe Of Skipper’s Tactical Mindset

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Punjab Kings got off to a stunning start in their IPL 2025 as they claimed an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Playing their first game under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS were put to bat by GT skipper Shubman Gill and Punjab-based franchise accepted the challenge with a smiling face. At the mega auctions, PBKS roped in many domestic youngsters in their squad and one of them was Priyansh Arya, who scored a quick 47 off 23 balls and gave his side a brilliant start. Later, skipper Iyer (97*) and Shashank Singh (44*) against GT’s bowling lineup and propelled PBKS to 243/5 in 20 overs.  Chasing a mammoth target of 244, GT did not let PBKS bowlers breathe as openers Gill and Sai Sudharsan kept on firing. However, PBKS found their way back into the game and were able to restrict GT at 232/5 and won the match by 11 runs.  Pacer Vijaykumar Vyshk came in as an impact player and turned out to be the game changer. At the …

What made BCCI back Rohit Sharma as Test captain? Tactical genius at CT 2025, leadership void seals the deal: Report

What made BCCI back Rohit Sharma as Test captain? Tactical genius at CT 2025, leadership void seals the deal: Report

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Rohit Sharma is likely to continue as India’s Test captain for the upcoming five-match series in England, according to a report from the Indian Express. The Indian captain recently led India to a brilliant win in the Champions Trophy, where India beat New Zealand in the final in Dubai, and it seems Rohit’s captaincy has impressed the board, winning its faith to continue leading the side in the longest format. Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) with Rohit Sharma in Australia(ICC- X) The U-turn over Rohit’s captaincy is interesting, considering a string of India’s underwhelming performances at home and away in the red-ball format over the past few months. India faced a 0-3 loss to New Zealand at home, and failed to win a single match under Rohit’s captaincy in Australia. The report from Indian Express states that Rohit’s tactical acumen and leadership experience seem to have been the key factors in the decision. Despite India having a rich pool of top-order batters, the selectors believe there is no immediate successor who matches Rohit’s strategic …

Leverkusen’s Alonso admits ‘mixed feelings’ after a tactical clinic with no goals against Bayern | Football News

Leverkusen’s Alonso admits ‘mixed feelings’ after a tactical clinic with no goals against Bayern | Football News

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LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Xabi Alonso sank to his knees, leaned back and put both hands over his face. Once again, his team failed to score. HT Image Bayer Leverkusen had already hit the bar twice when Florian Wirtz skewed a shot just wide of the post in added time, prompting his coach’s display of frustration on Saturday. Alonso admitted even he was surprised how well his team’s tactics worked against a Bayern Munich team which was rendered almost toothless. “We didn’t expect to be so dominant,” Alonso said. The only problem was, Leverkusen didn’t win. Its Bundesliga title defense now looks a faint hope. “There are mixed feelings. On one side, the feeling that you have played a fantastic game. I think that the way we have played, it’s been our best game against Bayern this year, probably even last year,” Alonso said. “The way we have been able to play, with the ball, against the ball, we have done almost everything right. We missed the goal, but we have created enough chances to score, …

R Ashwin Still In Awe Of MS Dhoni’s Tactical Brilliance, Recalls Genius Move In Champions Trophy 2013 Final

R Ashwin Still In Awe Of MS Dhoni’s Tactical Brilliance, Recalls Genius Move In Champions Trophy 2013 Final

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Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recalled MS Dhoni’s on-field tactical brilliance during the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England and said he was left surprised with the latter’s advice to get rid of Jonathan Trott. India faced host nation England in the final at Edgbaston in Birmingham, where rain interruptions curtailed the encounter to a 20-over affair. Dhoni’s captaincy shone as India defended their total of 129 runs. Recalling the former captain’s game awareness and strategic thinking, Ashwin narrated the story behind dismissing Trott during a special episode of JioHotstar’s Unbeaten: Dhoni’s Dynamites. “I still remember Mahi bhai came up to me and said, ‘Don’t bowl over the stumps to Trott; bowl from around the wicket. He’ll try to play on the leg side, and if the ball spins, he’ll get stumped.’ I still can’t believe how he predicted that,” Ashwin said. India’s unbeaten streak throughout the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2013 and victory against England in the final under MS Dhoni added another unforgettable chapter to its rich cricketing legacy. Former India …

India Open Super 750: How Satwik-Chirag produced a tactical masterclass to defeat a tricky Korean pair and reach the semifinals | Badminton News

India Open Super 750: How Satwik-Chirag produced a tactical masterclass to defeat a tricky Korean pair and reach the semifinals | Badminton News

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty could have won their first two matches at the India Open in straight games, and conserved some energy for a deep run this week, but they were pushed to the distance on both occasions, largely due to avoidable errors from their own racquets. But on Friday, facing the ever-tricky Koreans in the quarterfinal, they came out firing on all cylinders from the word go, determined to make a strong start instead of playing catch up. And so, despite a late fightback from Kang Min Hyuk and Jin Yong, the ace Indian doubles pairing won 21-10, 21-17 in just 41 minutes. The 7th-seeded men’s doubles pairing reached their second straight semifinal to kick off the 2025 season. On a day when PV Sindhu went down fighting in a three-game thriller against Paris 2024 bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Kiran George came up short against Weng Hong Yang, it was once again SatChi keeping the Indian hopes alive at a BWF World Tour event. Relentless would be a word that best …