• INDIA ODI SERIES RATINGS: Rishabh Pant (2 innings, 125 runs, Best 125*) - 9. Batted twice, failing to score the first time and then smashing an unbeaten ton in the decider. Was brilliant with the gloves, especially in the first ODI. Showed he is a true match winner. Reuters
    INDIA ODI SERIES RATINGS: Rishabh Pant (2 innings, 125 runs, Best 125*) - 9. Batted twice, failing to score the first time and then smashing an unbeaten ton in the decider. Was brilliant with the gloves, especially in the first ODI. Showed he is a true match winner. Reuters
  • Hardik Pandya (3 matches, 100 runs, Best 71, Wickets 6, Econ 4.3) - 10. Brilliant throughout, impressing the most with the ball as he bowled 17 incisive overs and picked up crucial wickets. When the pressure was the most in the third ODI chasing 260, came out all guns blazing and hit 71 off just 55 balls. The best player in the Indian squad. AP
    Hardik Pandya (3 matches, 100 runs, Best 71, Wickets 6, Econ 4.3) - 10. Brilliant throughout, impressing the most with the ball as he bowled 17 incisive overs and picked up crucial wickets. When the pressure was the most in the third ODI chasing 260, came out all guns blazing and hit 71 off just 55 balls. The best player in the Indian squad. AP
  • Rohit Sharma (3 matches, 93 runs, Best 76*) - 6.5. Set the tone in the first ODI after the hosts were bundled out for 110 by hitting an unbeaten fifty. But was undone by the left-arm swing of Reece Topley, reopening old wounds inflicted by Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Afridi. Getty
    Rohit Sharma (3 matches, 93 runs, Best 76*) - 6.5. Set the tone in the first ODI after the hosts were bundled out for 110 by hitting an unbeaten fifty. But was undone by the left-arm swing of Reece Topley, reopening old wounds inflicted by Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Afridi. Getty
  • Virat Kohli (2 matches, 33 runs) - 4. Kohli is now completely out of form and there is no other way to put this - there are other more versatile batsmen who would probably do better in his position. The writing seems to be on the wall for the great. Getty
    Virat Kohli (2 matches, 33 runs) - 4. Kohli is now completely out of form and there is no other way to put this - there are other more versatile batsmen who would probably do better in his position. The writing seems to be on the wall for the great. Getty
  • Suryakumar Yadav (2 innings, 43 runs) - 5. Failed to bring his vintage form from the T20 series - where he hit a sparkling ton - into the ODIs. Got starts, at least. Reuters
    Suryakumar Yadav (2 innings, 43 runs) - 5. Failed to bring his vintage form from the T20 series - where he hit a sparkling ton - into the ODIs. Got starts, at least. Reuters
  • Shikhar Dhawan (3 matches, 41 runs) - 3. Looks out of touch and is vulnerable against top-quality pace bowling. Will find it impossible to get into the team once KL Rahul returns. Getty
    Shikhar Dhawan (3 matches, 41 runs) - 3. Looks out of touch and is vulnerable against top-quality pace bowling. Will find it impossible to get into the team once KL Rahul returns. Getty
  • Ravindra Jadeja (3 matches, 36 runs, 1 wicket, 3 catches) - 6. Reliable with the ball and decent with bat. But it was his brilliant catching in the outfield in the decider that accounted for the scalps of Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, restricting England to 259. Deserves selection on fielding alone. AFP
    Ravindra Jadeja (3 matches, 36 runs, 1 wicket, 3 catches) - 6. Reliable with the ball and decent with bat. But it was his brilliant catching in the outfield in the decider that accounted for the scalps of Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, restricting England to 259. Deserves selection on fielding alone. AFP
  • Jasprit Bumrah (2 matches, 8 wickets, Best 6-19, Econ 3.9) - 9. Unplayable in the first ODI, finishing with the best figures by an Indian against England. Figures of 2-49 in the second seemed below par but very good on their own. The undisputed leader of the attack. Getty
    Jasprit Bumrah (2 matches, 8 wickets, Best 6-19, Econ 3.9) - 9. Unplayable in the first ODI, finishing with the best figures by an Indian against England. Figures of 2-49 in the second seemed below par but very good on their own. The undisputed leader of the attack. Getty
  • Mohammed Shami (3 matches, 4 wickets, Econ 4.8) - 6. Picked three in the first ODI and was sharp as ever. As usual, kept beating the edges but more wickets eluded him. Might not keep his place once Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and even Arshdeep Singh return. Getty
    Mohammed Shami (3 matches, 4 wickets, Econ 4.8) - 6. Picked three in the first ODI and was sharp as ever. As usual, kept beating the edges but more wickets eluded him. Might not keep his place once Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and even Arshdeep Singh return. Getty
  • Yuzvendra Chahal (3 matches, 7 wickets, Econ 5.3) - 7. Did his job perfectly in all three games and maintained his cool even when batsmen went after him. Should be a white-ball regular from now on. Reuters
    Yuzvendra Chahal (3 matches, 7 wickets, Econ 5.3) - 7. Did his job perfectly in all three games and maintained his cool even when batsmen went after him. Should be a white-ball regular from now on. Reuters
  • Prasidh Krishna (3 matches, 2 wickets, Econ 5.7) - 6. The ‘control’ bowler who hit the hard lengths and did enough to keep the batsmen in check. Should get better and will always be on the team’s radar for his height and pace. Bowled the second most overs after Shami. AP
    Prasidh Krishna (3 matches, 2 wickets, Econ 5.7) - 6. The ‘control’ bowler who hit the hard lengths and did enough to keep the batsmen in check. Should get better and will always be on the team’s radar for his height and pace. Bowled the second most overs after Shami. AP

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India ODI series ratings v England: Pandya 10, Pant and Bumrah 9

Rohit Sharma's team clinch both white-ball series by 2-1 margin

Ajit Vijaykumar

July 18, 2022

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India secured a morale-boosting 2-1 ODI series win against world champions England in Manchester on Sunday, completing a successful white-ball tour of the country.

Rohit Sharma's team were impressive in their T20 series victory by a similar margin, but were tested to a greater degree by the 50-over champions in the final leg of the tour.

The series was 1-1 going into the third ODI where the hosts posted a respectable 259. England left-arm seamer Reece Topley had India in all sorts of trouble again by taking out of the top three, having decimated them in the second ODI during spell of 6-24.

But on Sunday, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant (125 not out) and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (71 off 55 balls) counter-attacked in unison to help chase down the target with almost eight overs to spare.

It was quite the turnaround for the Indian team who seemed down and out after failing to defend a target of 378 in the Edgbaston Test that kicked off the tour.

Player ratings from the ODI series for India can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

Pant guides India to ODI series win

  • Rishabh Pant celebrates reaching his century that helped India beat England at Old Trafford in the third ODI on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Getty
    Rishabh Pant celebrates reaching his century that helped India beat England at Old Trafford in the third ODI on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Getty
  • India's Rishabh Pant on the attack during his knock of 125 from 113 balls. AFP
    India's Rishabh Pant on the attack during his knock of 125 from 113 balls. AFP
  • India batsman Rishabh Pant is congratulated by teammates after hitting the winning runs at Old Trafford and sealing a 2-1 series victory for the tourists. Getty
    India batsman Rishabh Pant is congratulated by teammates after hitting the winning runs at Old Trafford and sealing a 2-1 series victory for the tourists. Getty
  • India's Rishabh Pant hits out on his way to 125. PA
    India's Rishabh Pant hits out on his way to 125. PA
  • England's Craig Overton celebrates after taking the wicket of India batter Surya Yadav for 16. Getty
    England's Craig Overton celebrates after taking the wicket of India batter Surya Yadav for 16. Getty
  • India's Hardik Pandya plays a shot on his way to his quickfire 71 off 55 balls. AFP
    India's Hardik Pandya plays a shot on his way to his quickfire 71 off 55 balls. AFP
  • India batter Virat Kohli after being caught by England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off the bowling of Reece Topley. Reuters
    India batter Virat Kohli after being caught by England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off the bowling of Reece Topley. Reuters
  • India's Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 17. AFP
    India's Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 17. AFP
  • England bowler Reece Topley celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma for 17. Getty
    England bowler Reece Topley celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma for 17. Getty
  • England's Reece Topley celebrates after taking the wicket of India opener Shikhar Dhawan for one. Reuters
    England's Reece Topley celebrates after taking the wicket of India opener Shikhar Dhawan for one. Reuters
  • India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant catches out England's Moeen Ali for 34 off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Getty
    India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant catches out England's Moeen Ali for 34 off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Getty
  • India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates catching out England captain Jos Buttler for 60. AFP
    India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates catching out England captain Jos Buttler for 60. AFP
  • England captain Jos Buttler hits a four off the bowling of India's Mohammed Siraj. Reuters
    England captain Jos Buttler hits a four off the bowling of India's Mohammed Siraj. Reuters
  • India fielder Virat Kohli weaves at the crowd after the wicket of England batter Moeen Ali. Getty
    India fielder Virat Kohli weaves at the crowd after the wicket of England batter Moeen Ali. Getty
  • India's Hardik Pandya takes the catch off his own bowling to dismiss England batsman Ben Stokes. Getty
    India's Hardik Pandya takes the catch off his own bowling to dismiss England batsman Ben Stokes. Getty
  • England batter Ben Stokes after losing his wicket for 27. Getty
    England batter Ben Stokes after losing his wicket for 27. Getty
  • England opener Jason Roy hit 41 off 31 balls. Reuters
    England opener Jason Roy hit 41 off 31 balls. Reuters
  • India bowler Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Joe Root. Getty
    India bowler Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Joe Root. Getty
  • England batsman Joe Root leaves the field after being dismissed for a duck. Getty
    England batsman Joe Root leaves the field after being dismissed for a duck. Getty
  • England batter Jonny Bairstow lofts the ball into the air before being caught by Shreyas Iyer of India for a duck. Getty
    England batter Jonny Bairstow lofts the ball into the air before being caught by Shreyas Iyer of India for a duck. Getty
  • India's Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli celebrate the wicket of England opener Jonny Bairstow. Reuters
    India's Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli celebrate the wicket of England opener Jonny Bairstow. Reuters
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Al Khasan (Okaz, Saudi Arabia)

Tamadir bint Amr Al Harith, known simply as Al Khasan, was a poet from Najd famed for elegies, earning great renown for the eulogy of her brothers Mu’awiyah and Sakhr, both killed in tribal wars. Although not a salonnière, this prestigious 7th century poet fostered a culture of literary criticism and could be found standing in the souq of Okaz and reciting her poetry, publicly pronouncing her views and inviting others to join in the debate on scholarship. She later converted to Islam.

 

Maryana Marrash (Aleppo)

A poet and writer, Marrash helped revive the tradition of the salon and was an active part of the Nadha movement, or Arab Renaissance. Born to an established family in Aleppo in Ottoman Syria in 1848, Marrash was educated at missionary schools in Aleppo and Beirut at a time when many women did not receive an education. After touring Europe, she began to host salons where writers played chess and cards, competed in the art of poetry, and discussed literature and politics. An accomplished singer and canon player, music and dancing were a part of these evenings.

 

Princess Nazil Fadil (Cairo)

Princess Nazil Fadil gathered religious, literary and political elite together at her Cairo palace, although she stopped short of inviting women. The princess, a niece of Khedive Ismail, believed that Egypt’s situation could only be solved through education and she donated her own property to help fund the first modern Egyptian University in Cairo.

 

Mayy Ziyadah (Cairo)

Ziyadah was the first to entertain both men and women at her Cairo salon, founded in 1913. The writer, poet, public speaker and critic, her writing explored language, religious identity, language, nationalism and hierarchy. Born in Nazareth, Palestine, to a Lebanese father and Palestinian mother, her salon was open to different social classes and earned comparisons with souq of where Al Khansa herself once recited.

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If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

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Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

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Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

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Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

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