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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Yusuf Pathan hits match-winning six for India Champions in WCL, hugs and kisses kids in celebration
Yusuf Pathan hit the match-winning six for India Champions against West Indies Champions in WCL. (Image: Fancode/X) India Champions secured a thrilling semi-final spot in the World Championship of Legends at Grace Road cricket ground in Leicester, England. They defeated West Indies Champions by chasing down 145 runs in 14.1 overs. Stuart Binny's unbeaten 50 and Yusuf Pathan 's match-winning six sealed the victory, with Pathan celebrating emotionally by hugging his kids at the boundary rope. The defending champions India faced elimination pressure but showed great character. After winning the toss, India's bowling attack dominated early, reducing West Indies to 43/5. Kieron Pollard fought back with a stunning 74 not out off 43 balls, including 8 sixes and 3 fours, helping West Indies reach 144-9. India's bowlers were impressive throughout. Piyush Chawla was the star, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs. Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny grabbed two wickets each, while Pawan Negi took one. The chase wasn't smooth sailing for India. They lost four early wickets for 52 runs. Then came a game-changing partnership between Binny and captain Yuvraj Singh. They added 66 runs in just 27 balls, with Yuvraj scoring a quick 21 off 11 balls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo After Yuvraj's exit, Yusuf Pathan joined Binny for the final assault. The pair smashed 30 runs in mere 8 balls. Binny ended with 50 not out from 21 balls, while Pathan blasted 21 not out in 7 balls. Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan had contributed 25 runs. Despite Dwayne Smith and Dwayne Bravo picking up two wickets each for West Indies, they couldn't stop India's determined charge to the semi-finals. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
11 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Yusuf Pathan Celebrates With His Kids After Helping India Champions Sink Windies In WCL
Last Updated: Pathan, who closed out the chase with his unbeaten 21-run knock, finished the game off in style with a maximum before rushing towards his kids in attendance following the triumph. Former Indian International Yusuf Pathan rolled back the clock with his showing at the WCL fixture between India Champions and the West Indies Champions at Grace Road on Wednesday, as he helped the men in blue cross the finish line with 5 wickets to spare. Pathan, who closed out the chase of 145 runs with his unbeaten 21-run knock, finished the game off in style with a maximum before rushing towards his kids in attendance following the triumph. The win secured India's berth in the semifinal of the event against Pakistan, while South Africa and Australia will contest the other final-four fixture. India won the toss and opted to field first as the men in blue limited WI to a score of 144/9 in 20 overs as Piyush Chawla starred with a three-fer. Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny removed a couple of wickets each, while Pawan Negi scalped one of his own. Kieron Pollard top-scored for the Windies with his unbeaten 74-run knock, while Dwayne Smith chipped in with a 20-run contribution. India closed out the chase in 13.2 overs thanks to Binny's half-century, while Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh and Pathan all chipped in wih noteworthy performances to take India over the finish line with 5 wicket and 40 deliveries to spare. Robin Uthappa, who opened the innings alongside Dhawan was removed by Sheldon Cottrell for 8 runs, before southpaw Dhawan was dismissed by Smith for 25 off 18. Smith doubled his wicket tally with the scalp of Gurkeerat Singh Mann for 7 runs before Suresh Raina fell to former CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo for 7 runs as well. Bravo added another to his kitty with the dismissal of Yuvraj for 21 runs, before Binny and Pathan remained unbeaten on 50 and 21 runs respectively saw the game out in commanding fashion as the latter finished the game off with a flurry. view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 11:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Coffee flavour wheel in Indian languages for baristas and farmers
At his Barista Training Academy in Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, Vinny Varghese is brewing more than just good coffee — he is creating an inclusive vocabulary for how we talk about it. Last year, the seasoned barista and co-founder translated the globally recognised Coffee Flavour Wheel into Hindi, which took him 10 days to complete. Now, he is expanding the project to six more Indian languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Assamese, and Bengali. For each regional version, Vinny — known in the coffee community as Binny — has collaborated with connoisseurs from those linguistic and cultural backgrounds to ensure accuracy and authenticity. 'The idea is to help Indian coffee lovers and professionals connect more deeply with the beverage, in their own language,' he says. Originally developed by the Specialty Coffee Association in 1995 in US, the Coffee Flavour Wheel is a detailed chart that helps classify and describe different coffee flavours based on taste and aroma. It is widely used by roasters, baristas and enthusiasts to articulate a brew's profile, and to help customers better understand their preferences. Binny breaks it down: 'There are three levels to the wheel. The innermost circle consists of nine broad categories — sweet, floral, fruity, sour, green, other, roasted, spices, and nutty/cocoa. The second layer refines these into more specific descriptors like citrus fruits, berries or dried fruit under the fruity umbrella. The outermost circle offers even finer nuances pinpointing the exact flavour notes in each category.' With these translations, the once-intimidating flavour lexicon becomes far more approachable. What inspired Vinny to reimagine the Coffee Flavour Wheel in Indian languages? The answer, as with most things in coffee, lies in making that taste accessible. 'At the Barista Training Academy, many of our students aren't fluent in English, nor are they familiar with global flavour references like 'blueberry' or 'green apple',' he says. 'But they know jamun. They know amla. The idea was to create something relatable, so that whether you're a barista, a farmer, or someone who enjoys coffee, you can understand what you're tasting in your own words.' Each chart is translated into colloquial versions of Hindi, Tamil, or whichever language it is being developed in — dialects and phrasing that students actually use. This is no stiff textbook translation. 'So where the original flavour wheel says 'roast', the Hindi version might say bhuna hua or halka bhuna hua,' Vinny explains. 'For a dark roast, we've gone with jala-hua, not because it's literally burnt, but because it conveys that familiar smoky, acidic sharpness.' For now, the regional flavour wheels are displayed at the Barista Training Academy for its students. English versions sit side by side with their Indian counterparts, giving learners the context and confidence to describe what they are tasting. The flavour wheels in select regional languages are currently available at the Barista Training Academy.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
How will the sports governance bill impact BCCI? Explained
BCCI President Roger Binny cuts a cake to mark the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League before the opening cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) *** Local Caption *** The sports governance bill will bring the world's richest and most powerful cricket board under its ambit. There was considerable scepticism over how the legislation would impact the board's functioning and affect its upcoming elections. TOI explains... Is current BCCI president Roger Binny eligible for another term? No. The 1983 World Cup-winning team's hero is not eligible to contest for the president's post for another term as he has already attained the maximum age limit of 70 years. Binny turned 70 last Saturday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Why can't he contest? The bill followed the age provisions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), and International Federations (IFs). In cricket's case, the sport's global governing body – International Cricket Council (ICC) – did not have any age-cap provision, like 70 or 75 years. The bill incorporated the provisions of the Justice Lodha Committee, which framed the BCCI's constitution, and set the age cap of 70 for its office-bearers. Therefore, Binny cannot contest. Does BCCI have to conduct elections? It is mandatory for BCCI to hold fresh elections in its Sept or Oct Annual General Meeting (AGM) to elect a new president and a set of office-bearers. Failing to do so would result in the govt's refusal to renew its annual recognition as per the provisions of the governance bill. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo In case of failure, its recognition would be revoked and it would not be allowed to use the name 'India' to represent the country in international tournaments, or host any fixtures as a national team. Can BCCI amend its constitution? Yes. The BCCI's constitution provides for one three-year term for an office-bearer, before a mandatory cooling-off period of the same duration. An office-bearer can again return to contest for any post after serving the cooling-off period. The BCCI could change its constitution at its AGM but in case of dispute, the aggrieved parties would have to approach the National Sports Tribunal first. The tribunal's verdict can only be challenged in the Supreme Court. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Ministry says BCCI to come under sports governance bill, board says will wait and watch
The Government is all set to introduce the National Sports Governance Bill in Parliament on Wednesday, which will bring the Indian cricket board under its preview along with the 45 National Sports Federations (NSFs). Once the Bill becomes law, the BCCI will have to be recognised by a proposed National Sports Board, Sports Ministry sources said. 'Like all National Sports Federations, the BCCI will have to comply with the law of the land once this Bill becomes an Act. They don't take ministry funding but an Act of Parliament applies to them… They will remain an autonomous body like all other NSFs but their disputes, if any, will also come to the proposed National Sports Tribunal, which will become the dispute resolution body for sports matters ranging from elections to selection,' the sources said. The move is significant because the BCCI is an autonomous sports body registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. It is not among the 45 recognized NSFs, which includes major Olympic sports and also indigenous sports like Yogasana, Kho-Kho and Atya Patya. When contacted, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told The Indian Express: 'The BCCI's official stand is that we will wait for the Bill to be tabled in Parliament and get more details of its content. Then we will see what has to be followed.' The BCCI has in the past refused to come under the National Sports Federation category as it doesn't take funds from the Sports Ministry. In recent years, they have also pointed to how they have accepted the Lodha panel reforms on governance, mandated by the Supreme Court, which primarily stipulated that no office-bearer can have a tenure of more than six years at a stretch, with the maximum being nine. Sports Ministry sources, however, said that with India making a bid to host the 2036 Olympics, the proposed Bill is aimed at bringing more transparency, athletic-centric reform and a quick resolution of disputes. Significantly, T20 cricket has also been included as a medal sport in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials had flagged concerns over governance issues at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), including the doping menace and poor performances at the Olympics. Under the National Sports Governance Bill, the National Sports Board will be set up to oversee recognition and suspension of NSFs. The members of the Board, including a chairperson, will be appointed by the central government. The Board will also be responsible for safeguarding of athletes rights and fair and timely elections in the NSFs. In cases where federations are suspended or lose recognition, the Bill authorises the Board to appoint ad-hoc administrative bodies. Sources, however, stressed that the Bill will not mean that the Government aims to control NSFs. 'The Government only wants to ensure good governance and ethics,' they said. Can Binny continue as Prez? The Bill also introduces a provision to increase the upper-age cap to 75 years, from the previous 70, for an official. This means individuals between 70 and 75 may serve a full term if allowed by relevant international statutes. If the BCCI comes under the NSF umbrella, its current president Roger Binny who turned 70 on July 19, may be able to continue in his post. As per BCCI's constitution, which was approved by the Supreme Court, no person can hold any post after turning 70. NSFs will also come under the Right to Information Act. The Bill also proposes the formation of a separate entity called National Sports Tribunal (NST). This body will fast track and resolve conflicts between different stakeholders in the sporting ecosystem, including officials, athletes and coaches. The NST can be only challenged in the Supreme Court. The tribunal, however, will not have jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes arising during Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games or events organised by international federations. It will also not have powers to decide on anti-doping cases for which the National Anti-Doping Agency's independent disciplinary and appeals panel exist. Along with the National Governance Sports Bill, the newly proposed National Anti-doping Bill is also set to be introduced Wednesday. The anti-doping Bill comes at a time when India has topped the World Anti-Doping Agency's 2023 testing figures among countries which analysed 5,000 or more samples. (With Venkata Krishna B)
