IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL: Mohit Burman
At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs to catch up with its global rivals like NFL and leading European football leagues when it comes to the overall brand value pecking order.
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Hindustan Times
21 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Pat Cummins mocked with a cheeky dig by English TV presenter ahead of WTC Final: ‘Do you ever get anyone out?'
Australia captain Pat Cummins appears to be in a bit of relaxed mode as he gears up for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa in England. The Australian skipper recently wrapped up his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL before heading to England for the high-stakes WTC final. After reaching there, Cummins got involved in some off-field commitments. Recently, he shot a fun segment with famous English TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson and other TV personalities Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland. A video of Prime Video went viral, showing Cummins playing cricket with the other three ahead of the WTC final in London. At the start of the video, Cummins gets hit for a few shots, which causes Clarksen to take a shot at him. "Do you ever get anyone out?" he said. A post shared by Prime Video Sport AUNZ (@primevideosportaunz) However, he didn't age well for Cooper, who was batting at the moment, as Cummins got the better of him and cleaned him up on the very next delivery. Cooper shouted at Clarksen and said, "Why did you do that?" Cummins will lead the Australian team in their second successive WTC final. He led them to the title win in the last edition after the win over India. Meanwhile, South Africa will be playing their maiden WTC final after they topped the standings of the third edition of the ICC tournament. Cummins showered praise on the Proteas and believes the Temba Bavuma-led side has multiple match-winners in their midst to pose a challenge. "They always seem to compete in every tournament. They have got a lot of experience, especially the white-ball teams - they play across different franchise leagues. Rabada, Maharaj, Bavuma, they have played a lot of cricket over the years," said the Aussie skipper. "They have really good fast bowlers, they always seem to have not just one or two main guys but they have got four-six guys they can call," he said. The Aussie captain asserted that there is a bit of mystique when they face South Africa, as they haven't played much against them as compared to India. "And yeah, some batters, you have not seen much (of them), but they have scored plenty of domestic runs. (We have) played most of the guys in the squad, certainly not everyone. There is always a little bit of mystique around South Africa, because we do not play them as often as, say India," he concluded.
Time of India
36 minutes ago
- Time of India
Tata Steel aims to commission UK electric arc furnace project by 2027
Homegrown Tata Steel is expecting to start the construction of its low-carbon EAF-based steel making project in the UK from July 2025 and commence operations by 2027, top company officials said. The company has received necessary approvals for its USD 1.5 billion project at Port Talbot, Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran, and ED & CFO Koushik Chatterjee said in the company's annual report for FY2024-25. "We are now transitioning to decarbonised and state-of-the-art EAF-based steelmaking by FY2027-28, supported by 500 million pounds in the UK Government funding," the management said. They said that planning approval has been received for the EAF ( electric arc furnace ) project at Port Talbot and the construction is expected to commence in July 2025. The company's upstream operations in the UK have been shut down and Tata Steel is using substrate from India and Netherlands operations to service existing customers in the UK. Live Events "We have exited from steelmaking through the end-of-life heavy end assets in Port Talbot, and moved to a downstream model using imported substrate from India, the Netherlands and other external sources," an official said. Speaking further on the UK plan, the officials said the structural transition is also accompanied by a significant focus on cost rationalisation as the company plans to bring down its fixed costs further from 762 million pounds in FY25 to 540 million pounds in the coming year. Tata Steel Chairman N Chandrasekaran "company is on track on its transition to low-emission steelmaking. The decommissioning of two blast furnaces at Port Talbot, has cleared the way for the next-generation Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) project, supported by the UK government". The reductions are based on optimising substrate costs, modernising IT infrastructure, rationalising downstream operations and eliminating corporate overheads. As part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the company is transitioning from the blast furnace route to the low-emission electric arc furnace process, which will utilise the locally available scrap. By 2027, the EAF is expected to be fully operational, with the capacity to produce 3.2 million tonnes of low-emission steel annually. The EAF-based steelmaking project is expected to reduce over 50 million tonnes of Co2 in the next decade.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
UEFA Nations League Final: Portugal vs Spain — Where to watch, predictions, and lineups
Spain and Portugal secured their places in the final with thrilling semifinal victories. Under the guidance of Roberto Martinez, Portugal shocked host nation Germany with a dramatic comeback, powered by goals from Francisco Conceição and Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch a 2-1 triumph. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Showdown Rich in Form and Firepower Viewing Details: How and Where to Watch Date: Sunday, June 8 Time: 3:00 PM ET (12:30 AM IST) Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich Telecast: FS1 (USA) Live Streaming: FuboTV (free trial available) Odds and Betting Insights Portugal win: +270 Draw: +260 Spain win: -110 Past Encounters and Recent History Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Predicted Lineups Portugal: Spain: Key Player to Watch Final Prediction Prediction: Spain 3, Portugal 1 FAQs Who is playing in the UEFA Nations League Final on June 8, 2025? What's the final prediction for the match? European football fans will be treated to a high-stakes encounter as Portugal and Spain face off in the final of the UEFA Nations League at the Allianz Arena tonight. With both teams aiming to become the first to win the tournament twice, the clash promises drama, history, and elite and Portugal each booked their spots in the final through riveting semifinal performances. The Portuguese squad, under Roberto Martinez, stunned host nation Germany in a comeback led by Francisco Conceição and Cristiano Ronaldo , sealing a 2-1 win. On the other hand, Spain's route was even more electrifying as they overcame France FC in a pulsating 5-4 contest. France Soccer fans watched in awe as teenager Lamine Yamal delivered a breakout performance, countering a French surge with decisive playmaking. Despite a spirited fightback from the reigning European champions, spearheaded by Rayan Cherki, Spain held their Portugal brings the strength of veteran leadership in Ronaldo and midfield depth, Spain's current form and attacking flair give them the betting Bet: Lamine Yamal to score and Spain to win (+320) — After his display against France, the young winger could prove the difference once more, as per a report by CBS meetings between these Iberian giants have produced memorable results. Their 2018 World Cup showdown ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw. In the Nations League group stages, Spain snatched a late 1-0 win in Braga, ending an 88-year wait for a competitive win on Portuguese soil, thanks to Álvaro Costa; Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceição, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro NetoUnai Simon; Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico WilliamsCristiano Ronaldo remains central to Portugal's attacking ambitions. Despite nearing 40, his sharpness in front of goal was evident against Germany, taking seven shots and converting one. Spain will need to stay alert, as Portugal's play often funnels through both teams capable of scoring and countering, a high-tempo contest is expected. Spain's consistency, bolstered by youthful exuberance and solid midfield control, might give them the edge, as mentioned in a report by CBS updated with CBS Sports Golazo Network, offering free round-the-clock coverage of international football. Catch expert analysis, player interviews, and in-depth breakdowns across multiple shows including Morning Footy, Attacking Third, and Scoreline. Streaming is available via the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.The final is between Spain and Portugal, two powerhouse teams from the Iberian on current form, midfield dominance, and attacking flair, the prediction is:Spain 3, Portugal 1
