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NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Guilt Of Not Being There For Jos Buttler" Driving Joe Root's Recent ODI Resurgence
Following his side's hard-fought win over West Indies in the second ODI, England batter Joe Root said that the guilt of not playing much 50-over cricket under the captaincy of Joe Root is driving his resurgance in the format and he wants to continue playing as much ODIs he can for England in future. It was milestones galore for Root as he went past Eoin Morgan to become England's top ODI scorer, became the first player to register 7,000 ODI runs for England, and put his best individual score of 166* in ODIs during a three-wicket win against England. Speaking after the match as quoted by Sky Sports, "It is a sign you are getting old (on scoring 7,000 runs in ODIs), having played as many games as that." "I want to give as much as I can for England for as long as I can. I have still got a lot to give and a lot more runs in there, and hopefully, an innings like that shows that." "Until that desire, that want to get better every day, that want to add to the group and want to be not out at the end of a chase like that, when that is not a burning desire any more, it will be time to stop. It does not feel like that is anywhere near the case at the moment, and I will keep just trying to do my part in helping us win games and series down the line," he concluded his point. Speaking about his lack of involvement in ODIs after 2019 World Cup, playing just 19 ODIs under Buttler with majority of the coming in disastrous 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, Root said, "I have played a huge amount of cricket with Jos and I almost felt guilty that I was not able to be there for him throughout a lot of his tenure." "Now that there is more chances and more opportunities to play ODI cricket, I want to be involved in that. I want to play as much as I can for England. If I'm going to make the team better, then absolutely." he added. In a total of 36 ODIs after England's 2019 WC win, Root has scored 1,226 runs at an average of 40.86, with two centuries and nine fifties. His best score is 166*. Speaking about his captain Harry Brook, he said, "As much as he is an idiot away from cricket - and I can say that because I have known him forever - he's very cricket intelligent." "He understands the game exceptionally well. I think that is what will make him a really good leader as well. I think you saw he might see the game slightly differently, and he might do things differently, but it asked different questions," he concluded. With 7,082 runs in 179 matches and 168 innings at an average of 49.18, 18 centuries and 42 fifties, he is England's top run-scorer in ODIs. This year in eight ODIs, he has scored 560 runs at an average of 80.00, with two centuries and three fifties. His best score is 166*. Root is already a top run-getter for England in Test cricket, having overtaken Alastair Cook last year. In 153 Tests, he has made 13,006 runs at an average of 50.80, with 36 centuries and 65 fifties. His best score is 262. He is the fifth-highest run-getter in Test history and is racing towards Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 15,921 runs. Coming to the match, a century from Kaecy Carthy (103 in 105 balls, with 13 fours) and half-centuries from Brandon King (59 in 67 balls, with 10 fours) and Shai Hope (78 in 66 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) guided WI to 308/10 after being put to field first by England. Adil Rashid (4/63) and Saqib Mahmood (3/37) were the top bowlers for England. During the run-chase, England lost wickets early, but Root (166* in 139 balls, with 21 fours and two sixes) along with support acts from Brook (47 in 36 balls, with seven fours and a six) and Will Jacks (49 in 58 balls, with two fours) helped England secure a thrilling three wicket win with seven balls left. Root was given the 'Player of the Match' award. England leads the series of three matches by 2-0.
STV News
29-05-2025
- Sport
- STV News
New Scotland boss Andreatta hails ‘legend' Corsie ahead of retirement
Scotland Women's head coach Melissa Andreatta hailed 'legend' Rachel Corsie as the captain gets set to bring her career to an end next week. The 35-year-old will retire from football after the final two Nations League A games against Austria at Hampden Park on Friday and the Netherlands next Tuesday. Corsie, capped 154 times since making her debut against France in 2009 and who played at Euro 2017 and the 2019 World Cup, has been sidelined for the majority of the season with injury and will bow out after this international double-header. The decision was not a surprise for Andreatta, who will be in the technical area for the first time as Scotland boss on Friday night. 'We had been talking,' she said. 'Rachel Corsie – what a legend. 'And it's been super-humbling to work with her in these past few days. 'And the professionalism of Rachel is what's really stood out and her willingness to share her experiences with both players and staff. 'And I think she's had a really positive impact on the group, on her return to camp and all she's focussed on is her role and what the team needs to do to play the way we want to play.' Andreatta, whose most recent role was assistant head coach of the Matildas, believes there are players in the squad who can take over Corsie's mantle. She said: 'I think what we've seen in the last little while is, in Rachel's absence, people have had to step up, and there's actually been a lot of support around the leadership group to do that. 'And in their own right, they are leaders at clubs. 'So they've had a lot of opportunity to lead both at club and country and I think that transition has been occurring naturally,. 'But of course, everyone, no matter their position within the squad, is excited to have Rachel back.' The Scots are bottom of Group A1, with four defeats in four matches and could be relegated on Friday against Austria, who are three points better off with two fixtures remaining. Andreatta insists preventing the drop to League B is possible, saying, 'we believe we can do that' as she looked for an encouraging performance on Friday night. She said: 'I only see opportunity and, yes, there's going to be tough times, and yes, there's a lot of progress to be made, but we believe in what we have. 'We believe we have what it takes, and we're going to fight. 'What I've learnt about this group, it (results) hasn't affected their belief. 'They believe in here (heart) that they can do something, and it's just putting all the pieces together in order for us to match that belief with the performance and the results.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Gotovtsev signs extension with Gloucester
Prop Kirill Gotovtsev has signed a new contract with Gloucester to stay with the club beyond this 37-year-old tight-head has made 82 appearances for the Cherry and Whites since signing in 2021, with 20 of those this campaign. Gotovtsev, who represented Russia at the 2019 World Cup and United Rugby Championship, was previously a wrestler before switching to rugby union in 2014."Kirill is an outstanding individual, he's a great athlete, a great bloke, he's unbelievably fit and strong, he makes very few mistakes in games and he's probably a little bit unsung because of the amount of work he gets through," said director of rugby George Skivington. "He's worked really hard on his scrummaging and he's now one of the best in the Prem and he's a real core part of the team. "He goes about his work quietly but he's got a great sense of humour, he's one of the older lads in the building - his actions, his professionalism, his diet, the way he goes about things is second to one."Gloucester have not disclosed the length of Gotovtsev's new deal.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Top 5 news of the day: Kharge claims PM Modi had prior knowledge of Pahalgam attack; India to conduct nationwide drill on May 7; AfD's Merz fails to secure majority; and more
Here are the top five stories of the day: Kharge claims PM Modi had 'intel' about the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam India to hold nationwide civil defence drill on May 7 following Pahalgam terror attack Mamata Banerjee accuses outsiders of inciting violence in Bengal, rejects Waqf Act Germany's far-right AfD demands fresh elections after Merz fails to secure majority Virat Kohli opens up about emotional toll of 2019 World Cup semifinal l oss Today's top stories cover major developments in politics, defence, sports, and international relations. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of having prior knowledge about the Pahalgam terror attack , drawing sharp criticism from the BJP . India will conduct a nationwide civil defence drill on May 7, featuring activities such as air-raid tests, blackout simulations, and civilian training. Meanwhile, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, during her visit to Murshidabad, blamed outsiders for inciting violence and reaffirmed the state's rejection of the Waqf Amendment international news, Germany's AfD party has demanded fresh elections after Friedrich Merz failed to secure a majority for chancellor, marking a historic first-round loss. Lastly, Virat Kohli opened up about the emotional aftermath of India's 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand, describing a "dazed" feeling following their 18-run defeat despite a strong effort from Dhoni and back at Kharge, BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan asked the Congress chief to produce evidence for his claims or tender an unconditional apology. Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also criticised Kharge, saying he had joined the 'brigade' of party leaders who make controversial remarks on issues of national security. Read full story The drills will include testing air-raid sirens, simulating blackouts, inspecting and cleaning bunkers, conducting evacuation rehearsals, activating communication systems, training civilians in first aid, firefighting, and emergency shelter use, camouflaging critical infrastructure, and testing shadow control rooms. Read full story The West Bengal chief minister is on a two-day visit to Murshidabad district, where violent clashes took place in April during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Three people were killed and many others injured in the violence. On the second day of her visit, Mamata arrived in Samserganj by helicopter and met the families affected by the unrest at the local block development office. Read full story The result marks the first time in Germany's post-war history that a chancellor candidate has failed to be elected in the first round. It adds to six months of political deadlock since Scholz's coalition collapsed, leading to early elections in February. German lawmakers are set to vote again on Tuesday afternoon to choose the next chancellor, just hours after Merz failed to win in the first round. Read full story The semifinal between India and New Zealand was played over two days due to rain. New Zealand resumed their innings on the reserve day and finished with 239/8. India's chase started poorly, losing their first three wickets for just five runs and then slumping to 92/6. Unfortunately, India's chances faded when Dhoni was run out in the final stages. India was bowled out for 221 in 49.3 overs, falling short by 18 runs. Read full story
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reveals the biggest heartbreak of his captaincy – ‘Felt like a hangover'
Virat Kohli has opened up about the profound disappointment he felt after India's 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. Speaking on the RCB Podcast, Kohli described feeling "dazed" and directionless in the aftermath of the defeat. Despite a strong showing in the league stage, India's hopes were dashed by a batting collapse and Dhoni's late run-out.
