Collingwood's praise for Pant| Potts 'the find of the summer'
Paul Collingwood applauded Rishabh Pant's "world-class" innings after England and India traded blows in entertaining fashion on day one of their long-awaited series decider at Edgbaston.
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5th Test: Phenomenal Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton on Day 1
At 98 for five, India were staring down the barrel but Pant (146 off 111 balls) scripted a remarkable turnaround in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (83 batting off 163) as the duo shared a match changing 222-run stand off 239 balls. Pant, who rendered the England bowlers helpless, hammered 20 boundaries and four sixes, in his awe-inspiring effort. Day 1: As It HappenedThe rain in the morning meant only 73 overs could be bowled on the opening day.
India rally as remarkable Pant century leaves England stunned
Rishabh Pant smashed a sensational 146 from 111 deliveries to rescue India from 98-5 on day one of the rescheduled fifth LV= Insurance Test against England, the visitors closing on 338-7 at Edgbaston.
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Harmanpreet stays calm, it helps in her decision-making: Deepti Sharma
In Harmanpreet's first match as full-time ODI captain, the experienced Deepti produced an all-round show to lift India to a four-wicket victory, following a tricky run-chase in the first ODI against Sri Lanka here on Friday. Asked about Harmanpreet's captaincy in the 50-over format, Deepti said, "She always stays cool, whether it's T20 or one-dayers. She is leading the team very well.
1st WODI: Bowlers do star turn as Indian women prevail over Sri Lanka by 4 wickets
In the company of Pooja Vastrakar (21 not out), Deepti (22 not out) guided the team home in 38 overs after being set an easy target of 172, in Harmanpreet Kaur's first match as full-time ODI captain. Cruising at 123 for three, India nearly made heavy weather of what seemed a comfortable run-chase after Harmanpreet departed for a well-made 44, slipping to 138 for six. But Deepti and Vastrakar ensured India emerged winners.
