Chetrri's blueprint for uplifting women's football
The numbers suggest that it is a team in desperate need of a rejig. At the helm of it is Crispin Chetrri, the head coach of the Indian women's football squad appointed in February this year, who accepts that the team is 'down' but refuses to believe that they are 'out'.
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Time of India
32 minutes ago
- Time of India
No official version of Bharat Mata portrait, so cannot be allowed in govt events: Kerala government
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Hindustan Times
40 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Gautam Gambhir does U-turn on Shreyas Iyer's Test exclusion days after 'I'm not selector' remark: 'Anyone can be called'
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said anyone can earn a call-up into the national Test team considering they continue to perform in domestic cricket. The former India opening batter had this response when he was asked about Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Test team for the upcoming five-match series against England, beginning June 20 in Headingley. This remark comes days after Gambhir's 'I'm not the selector' remark in Delhi. The India head coach was asked about Shreyas' exclusion days after the squad announcement, and back then, he had deflected the query, saying he was not the selector. However, on Thursday evening, Gambhir had a rather measured response, saying a limited number of people can be picked in the squad, but the management is taking note of performances in domestic cricket. Shreyas is the toast of the town after he led the Punjab Kings to the final of the IPL 2025 season. The side might have lost the summit clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) but one cannot deny the right-hander's impact, considering he scored more than 600 runs at an average of more than 50. The 30-year-old has been out of the Test team since the 2024 series against England. He has performed consistently for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, but the call-up into the Test squad is still awaited. 'Anyone can be called if they are in good form. We can only pick 18. But I believe it's always about being open to people who are in good form and can deliver,' Gambhir told reporters in Mumbai ahead of the Indian team's departure for England. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Tests, and Shubman Gill will be leading in England, with Rishabh Pant acting as his deputy. Several fans believed Shreyas Iyer would be named in the Test team, considering he scored 480 runs at an average of 68.57 in seven innings in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. Also Read: Agarkar drops verdict on snubbed Shreyas Iyer's Test future However, Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors and the rest of the committee ignored Shreyas in the squad and decided to name the likes of Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran. Speaking to reporters, Ajit Agarkar said, "Yes, Shreyas Iyer has played well in domestic cricket, but at the moment, there is no room for him in the Test Team.' Iyer's last Test came against England in Vishakapatnam in 2024. The right-hander has played 14 Tests, scoring 811 runs at an average of 36.86. He also has a century and five fifties to his name.
Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
#arrestkohli trends on X as social media users slam Virat Kohli as he reportedly leaves India after Bengaluru stampede
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is facing intense criticism online after visuals of him at the Mumbai airport with wife Anushka Sharma surfaced on Thursday — just a day after the tragic stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people and injured over 50. Social media users were quick to express their anger, suggesting that Virat's departure so soon after the incident was insensitive, and #arrestKohli became one of the top trends on X (formerly Twitter). Many online users hinted that the victory celebrations were held on Wednesday to accommodate Virat's travel plans, who was scheduled to leave for London on Thursday. This added to the growing outrage against the cricketer, with people pointing out that apart from a social media post, he had done little in response to the tragedy. On Instagram, Virat had written, 'Deeply saddened to hear about the incident. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims.' However, users online were disappointed that there was no further engagement from his side, especially given the severity of the situation. Meanwhile, the police have begun taking action against those involved in organizing the RCB celebrations. Nikhil Sosale, marketing head of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), was taken into custody at the Bengaluru airport while attempting to fly to Mumbai. Police have also detained three staff members of DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd., the event management company responsible for the event. This follows Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's directive to arrest key representatives from the RCB team, DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), after an FIR was filed against them under multiple charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The state government also suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior officials, stating that despite being informed of the event in advance, the Commissioner's office failed to issue a written denial or prepare for managing a large crowd. On Thursday, RCB released a statement expressing that players, staff, and management were 'deeply anguished.' As part of their response, they announced ₹10 lakh in financial aid to each of the 11 victims' families and the creation of an 'RCB Cares' fund to support the 33 injured fans. Despite this, much of the online anger continues to be directed at Kohli, with users calling out the timing of his departure and his perceived lack of involvement following the tragedy.
