KL Rahul (5/10): He opened the batting in the dead rubber, in place of the rested Rohit Sharma, and scored a quickfire 20 to set the tone for India's successful run chase at Providence. But he was guilty once again of not kicking on. AFP
KL Rahul (5/10): He opened the batting in the dead rubber, in place of the rested Rohit Sharma, and scored a quickfire 20 to set the tone for India's successful run chase at Providence. But he was guilty once again of not kicking on. AFP
Rohit Sharma (8/10): The vice-captain got his team off to steady starts in the first two games, scoring a wonderful fifty in the second match and, in the process, setting the record for most sixes by a batsman in Twenty20 internationals. AFP
Rohit Sharma (8/10): The vice-captain got his team off to steady starts in the first two games, scoring a wonderful fifty in the second match and, in the process, setting the record for most sixes by a batsman in Twenty20 internationals. AFP
Shikhar Dhawan (4/10): The left-hander flopped at the top of the order in the first and third games, although he did make a 23-run cameo in the second match while putting on a 67-run stand for the first wicket with Rohit. Excessive criticism would be unfair given he only just returned from an injury break. AP Photo
Shikhar Dhawan (4/10): The left-hander flopped at the top of the order in the first and third games, although he did make a 23-run cameo in the second match while putting on a 67-run stand for the first wicket with Rohit. Excessive criticism would be unfair given he only just returned from an injury break. AP Photo
Virat Kohli (8/10): The captain was consistent throughout the series. Scores of 19, 28 and 59 show he got better as the series progressed. His captaincy was spot-on, and he handled himself well even as rumours about a dip in his relationship with Rohit were swirling around. AFP
Virat Kohli (8/10): The captain was consistent throughout the series. Scores of 19, 28 and 59 show he got better as the series progressed. His captaincy was spot-on, and he handled himself well even as rumours about a dip in his relationship with Rohit were swirling around. AFP
Rishabh Pant (5/10): The wicketkeeper-batsman made up for disappointing runs in the middle in the first two matches by scoring an unbeaten fifty in the dead rubber. Standing in for MS Dhoni, Pant was decent behind the stumps but continues to betray a lack of maturity with the bat. AP Photo
Rishabh Pant (5/10): The wicketkeeper-batsman made up for disappointing runs in the middle in the first two matches by scoring an unbeaten fifty in the dead rubber. Standing in for MS Dhoni, Pant was decent behind the stumps but continues to betray a lack of maturity with the bat. AP Photo
Manish Pandey (4/10): There is only so much one can do at No 5 in a T20 match, but Pandey will be disappointed for failing to build on the 19 he scored in the first game. That said, he did OK for a player returning to the side after nine months. AP Photo
Manish Pandey (4/10): There is only so much one can do at No 5 in a T20 match, but Pandey will be disappointed for failing to build on the 19 he scored in the first game. That said, he did OK for a player returning to the side after nine months. AP Photo
Krunal Pandya (7/10): He proved he can be the second all-rounder in India’s T20 line-up, alongside younger brother Hardik (once he is fit). Krunal batted aggressively at No 6 in the second match, and his left-arm tweaks got him wickets in the first two games. AFP
Krunal Pandya (7/10): He proved he can be the second all-rounder in India’s T20 line-up, alongside younger brother Hardik (once he is fit). Krunal batted aggressively at No 6 in the second match, and his left-arm tweaks got him wickets in the first two games. AFP
Ravindra Jadeja (4/10): The team’s other southpaw had very little to contribute in the two games he played, batting at No 7 and bowling just five overs in two matches. He did take the wicket of Sunil Narine, though. AFP
Ravindra Jadeja (4/10): The team’s other southpaw had very little to contribute in the two games he played, batting at No 7 and bowling just five overs in two matches. He did take the wicket of Sunil Narine, though. AFP
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (7/10): The spearhead in the attack, ‘Bhuvi’ was at his consistent best with the new ball. He troubled the West Indies top order, took three wickets and bowled economically. AP Photo
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (7/10): The spearhead in the attack, ‘Bhuvi’ was at his consistent best with the new ball. He troubled the West Indies top order, took three wickets and bowled economically. AP Photo
Washington Sundar (5/10): The off-spinner opened the bowling in the first two games, taking three wickets in all. But he proved much too expensive and had little opportunity to shine with the bat. The T20 specialist, however, should be persisted with. AFP
Washington Sundar (5/10): The off-spinner opened the bowling in the first two games, taking three wickets in all. But he proved much too expensive and had little opportunity to shine with the bat. The T20 specialist, however, should be persisted with. AFP
Rahul Chahar (4/10): The leg-spinner played in just the one game and took the wicket of West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite, but he was a touch expensive. But, like Sundar, he is also very young and has the potential to enjoy a successful career. AFP
Rahul Chahar (4/10): The leg-spinner played in just the one game and took the wicket of West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite, but he was a touch expensive. But, like Sundar, he is also very young and has the potential to enjoy a successful career. AFP
Khaleel Ahmed (3/10): The left-arm seamer narrowly missed out on a spot in India's World Cup squad, and the opportunity was there for him to prove his worth in the side. He played the first two games, but took just the one wicket, of Rovman Powell. He was dropped for the dead rubber. The National
Khaleel Ahmed (3/10): The left-arm seamer narrowly missed out on a spot in India's World Cup squad, and the opportunity was there for him to prove his worth in the side. He played the first two games, but took just the one wicket, of Rovman Powell. He was dropped for the dead rubber. The National
Navdeep Saini (8/10): The genuinely quick fast bowler showed he belongs at the international level by taking five wickets in his first three matches with an India shirt on. He deserved to be named player of the match for his three-wicket haul on debut at Lauderhill. AFP
Navdeep Saini (8/10): The genuinely quick fast bowler showed he belongs at the international level by taking five wickets in his first three matches with an India shirt on. He deserved to be named player of the match for his three-wicket haul on debut at Lauderhill. AFP
Deepak Chahar (8/10): Yet another promising seamer to represent India, Deepak - cousin of spinner Rahul - played just the dead rubber. And what a spell he had as he finished with figures of 3-4 in three overs that included a maiden. He is perfectly capable of pushing for a permanent spot in the T20 XI. AFP
Deepak Chahar (8/10): Yet another promising seamer to represent India, Deepak - cousin of spinner Rahul - played just the dead rubber. And what a spell he had as he finished with figures of 3-4 in three overs that included a maiden. He is perfectly capable of pushing for a permanent spot in the T20 XI. AFP

Cricket

Kohli consistent, Pant persistent and Chahars cherish their chances: India player ratings after West Indies T20s

Chitrabhanu Kadalayil evaluates the performances of India's players who competed a series sweep on Tuesday

Chitrabhanu Kadalayil
Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

August 07, 2019

  • English
  • Arabic

India managed a clean sweep of their Twenty20 series against the West Indies, played in the United States and Guyana last week.

The tourists laboured to victory in the first two matches at Lauderhill, Florida, but it got a bit easier for them in the dead rubber in Providence, Georgetown.

If there are two takeaways from this series, it is that, one, there are plenty of youngsters good enough to play for India, and two, the bowling looks so robust that the BCCI can field multiple XIs if there is ever scope for it.

Following this contest, Chitrabhanu Kadalayil provides his player ratings. To check them out, browse through the photo gallery above.

______________

Listen to our cricket podcast

Specs

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor

Range: 400km

Power: 134bhp

Torque: 175Nm

Price: From Dh98,800

Available: Now

Scores

Scotland 54-17 Fiji
England 15-16 New Zealand

Lexus LX700h specs

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh590,000

Read
Batti Gul Meter Chalu

Producers: KRTI Productions, T-Series
Director: Sree Narayan Singh
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Divyenndu Sharma, Yami Gautam
Rating: 2/5

On Women's Day
On Women's Day
While you're here
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 

Fire and Fury
By Michael Wolff,
Henry Holt

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

Like a Fading Shadow

Antonio Muñoz Molina

Translated from the Spanish by Camilo A. Ramirez

Tuskar Rock Press (pp. 310)

While you're here
Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

THE SPECS

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo

Power: 275hp at 6,600rpm

Torque: 353Nm from 1,450-4,700rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Top speed: 250kph

Fuel consumption: 6.8L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: Dh146,999

Pari

Produced by: Clean Slate Films (Anushka Sharma, Karnesh Sharma) & KriArj Entertainment

Director: Prosit Roy

Starring: Anushka Sharma, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Rajat Kapoor, Mansi Multani

Three stars

You might also like
F1 The Movie

Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Rating: 4/5

Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill

Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.

Ways to control drones

Countries have been coming up with ways to restrict and monitor the use of non-commercial drones to keep them from trespassing on controlled areas such as airports.

"Drones vary in size and some can be as big as a small city car - so imagine the impact of one hitting an airplane. It's a huge risk, especially when commercial airliners are not designed to make or take sudden evasive manoeuvres like drones can" says Saj Ahmed, chief analyst at London-based StrategicAero Research.

New measures have now been taken to monitor drone activity, Geo-fencing technology is one.

It's a method designed to prevent drones from drifting into banned areas. The technology uses GPS location signals to stop its machines flying close to airports and other restricted zones.

The European commission has recently announced a blueprint to make drone use in low-level airspace safe, secure and environmentally friendly. This process is called “U-Space” – it covers altitudes of up to 150 metres. It is also noteworthy that that UK Civil Aviation Authority recommends drones to be flown at no higher than 400ft. “U-Space” technology will be governed by a system similar to air traffic control management, which will be automated using tools like geo-fencing.

The UAE has drawn serious measures to ensure users register their devices under strict new laws. Authorities have urged that users must obtain approval in advance before flying the drones, non registered drone use in Dubai will result in a fine of up to twenty thousand dirhams under a new resolution approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai.

Mr Ahmad suggest that "Hefty fines running into hundreds of thousands of dollars need to compensate for the cost of airport disruption and flight diversions to lengthy jail spells, confiscation of travel rights and use of drones for a lengthy period" must be enforced in order to reduce airport intrusion.

India CricketIndiaCricketWest Indies Cricket