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Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Too soon or perfect timing? Experts weigh in on Shubman Gill's elevation as India Test captain
Shubman Gill MUMBAI: Shubman Gill's elevation to the Test captaincy may have taken a few by surprise, but TOI can confirm it was a project long in the making by India's selectors. In fact, during India's triumphant run in the T20 World Cup in June last year in the USA and West Indies, when he was not even part of the squad but a travelling reserve, a source had told this paper that 'Gill was being looked at as a future India captain'. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The first indication came immediately after that tournament, when he was appointed captain for the five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in July, which India won 4-1. India's head coach at the time, Rahul Dravid, was on board with the decision to elevate Gill. Who's that IPL player? Giving a thumbs-up to the decision to hand the Test captaincy to the 25-year-old, who hails from Fazilka in Punjab, former India pacer and ex-national selector Salil Ankola told TOI, 'He's the best choice for India's Test captaincy because he's young, dynamic, and needs that confidence to keep going. He's got the right frame of mind. However, I feel he should've been given the Test captaincy earlier, when Rohit and Virat were still part of the team. ' Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain 'The way Shubman has adapted to the leadership role in GT has been a revelation, and it was obvious he was destined for bigger responsibilities,' said Arvinder Singh Lovely, CEO of Gujarat Titans. Offering a guarded perspective on the bold call, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar said, 'Since they've taken this decision, they clearly believe in Gill's leadership abilities and that it's the right time to groom him for the mantle of captaincy. We'll have to wait and see how things unfold in England. As a batsman, he's top-class and has been around for a while.' For someone who first spotted Gill way back in 2011, when the batter was just 12, former India seamer Karsan Ghavri isn't so sure about this call. 'Leading the Test team is a different cup of tea compared to leading GT. There'll be tremendous pressure on him as a batsman and added responsibility as a captain. How he handles it remains to be seen. He'll be leading a very young, inexperienced team. To beat England will be a herculean task,' Ghavri said. India Test squad for England tour: Shubman Gill to lead, Rishabh Pant his deputy SHUBMAN GILL AS CAPTAIN Captained in 5 T20Is vs Zimbabwe in July 2024. India won the series 4-1. Has captained in five first-class matches, winning 1, drawing 2 and losing 2. Led 3 games in the Duleep Trophy, in 2019-20 (drawn two) and 2024-25 (lost one). Also led India 'A' vs S Africa 'A' in Karyavattom in 2019, winning by 7 wickets. Led Punjab in 1 Ranji match vs Karnataka in Jan 2025 (lost). In the IPL, he has led Gujarat Titans 25 times, winning 14 & losing 11 (56% wins). Stats: Rajesh Kumar Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Big boost for RCB: Josh Hazlewood returns ahead of IPL 2025 playoffs
Josh Hazlewood (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has rejoined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad ahead of the crucial IPL 2025 playoffs, providing a timely boost to the franchise's hopes of clinching their maiden title. The experienced fast bowler arrived in Lucknow on Sunday morning, much to the relief of RCB fans who had been anxiously awaiting his return. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Hazlewood's availability had remained uncertain for weeks, with earlier reports suggesting he might skip the remainder of the IPL to focus on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's. A shoulder niggle had also kept the pacer out of action, forcing him to miss RCB's key fixture against Chennai Super Kings before the tournament was paused. Who's that IPL player? However, all speculation was put to rest as RCB's official social media handle confirmed his arrival with the post: 'He's here. Welcome back, Josh Reginald Hazlewood!' alongside videos of the bowler landing and greeting the squad. 'Yeah obviously, it's great to be back. Made the most of the last week in Brisbane and bowled quite a few overs. Everything is feeling very good. Hopefully, will get the ball rolling. Looking forward to practice,' Hazlewood said in a video shared by RCB. 'Better now than in playoffs': Phil Salt reflects on RCB's first away loss in IPL 2025 Hazlewood's presence will significantly strengthen RCB's pace attack in the knockout stage, as the team looks to end their long wait for an IPL trophy. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Rift between coaches, women boxers impacts national camp
NEW DELHI: A discord between coaches and the country's leading women boxers has disrupted practice sessions at the ongoing national camp at NIS, Patiala. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is working on borrowed time, having exceeded its electoral timeline after failing to finish the process within the required period. Consequently, the ministry suspended direct funding to the federation and instead channelled funds directly to the Sports Authority of India (SAI)-operated NIS centre to ensure uninterrupted operation of the national camp for women boxers. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! However, TOI has learnt that BFI's selection of coaches to manage the camp hasn't gone down well with the campers. Several boxers have expressed concerns about the 'domineering, ill-tempered and controlling behaviour' of support staff. The boxers have expressed dissatisfaction with a particular senior coach's training methodology, citing his instructions and excessive discussions instead of essential sparring sessions and fitness routines. A screenshot of a whatsapp chat, accessed by TOI, reveals that support staff members have also raised concerns about this specific coach. It's been alleged that whilst boxers attend four-hour morning training sessions daily, certain federationappointed coaches dedicate insufficient time to actual training and sparring activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The federation has formed several sub committees to ensure the smooth functioning and timely execution of tasks assigned to it by the sport's global governing body – World Boxing. But the selection and coaching committee hasn't even met once since its formation. Ironically, one of the members appointed as a senior coach last coached a national team 12 years ago. 'Some federation-appointed coaches only dictate their terms. They are neither good with their training methods nor scheduling. They come and indulge in lengthy speeches. The training has been affected badly. After the morning session, the boxers are called for another practice session for six hours from 2 pm to 8pm every day, with little time devoted to serious training,' alleged a female camper. 'Recently, some coaches picked up a fight amongst themselves leading to heated arguments. All this is not good for Indian boxing and some serious measures need to be taken to improve the condition of the national camp,' the boxer added. When contacted, a BFI official assured to look into the matter and hold discussions with the coaches and boxers. The issue has also been brought to the knowledge of sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and he has promised to look into it and seek a report from the federation. The camp has 62 female boxers, with one head coach, eight other coaches and remaining support staff personnel. The BFI, at present, is governed by a six-member committee appointed by World Boxing, with current president Ajay Singh acting as its chairman. Singh, who is pursuing a third term at the helm of the federation, has abstained from holding elections amid concerns that a majority of state associations may not support him. The elections were originally scheduled for Feb 2 but were rescheduled for March 28 on Himachal Pradesh high court's order and have since been postponed indefinitely. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium set for $800 million renovation to enhance fan experience
File photo of Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2023 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times) The US Open 's Arthur Ashe Stadium will undergo a major transformation as part of an $800 million renovation project at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows , announced US tennis officials on Monday in New York. The extensive renovations will be completed by 2027 and are being funded entirely through private sources, without any public money. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "This is an incredibly exciting moment for our sport and for the US Open," said United States Tennis Association chairman Brian Vahaly. "We're proud to unveil the largest single investment in the history of this event, a multi-year transformation that will elevate the experience for every fan, player and partner who enters the grounds at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The upgrades to Arthur Ashe stadium, alongside a new state of the art player Performance Center, will ensure that the world's premier tennis venue will excel for generations to come." The renovation plans include a reconfiguration of the 24,000-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium, increasing lower courtside seating from 3,000 to approximately 5,000 seats. The project will also feature a new player performance centre and various upgrades throughout the complex to enhance facilities for fans. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep4: India vs Pakistan relations, IPL's formation Preliminary construction work has already begun at the site. The renovation schedule will not impact any upcoming US Open tournaments. This year's US Open tournament, the final Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, is scheduled to take place from August 24 to September 7. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff, creates history with her maiden Italian Open title
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable victory at the Italian Open on Saturday, Jasmine Paolini secured her second 1000 series championship by defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2, setting a positive tone before Roland Garros this month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The achievement marks Paolini as the first Italian woman to secure the Rome tournament since Raffaella Reggi's victory in 1985, demonstrating her superiority over former US Open champion Gauff. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. The packed centre court at the Foro Italico witnessed Paolini's triumph, potentially the first of three titles that could be secured by Italian players in this year's Rome tournament. At 29, Paolini has become the oldest first-time Rome champion in the Open Era. Meanwhile, Gauff, who is eight years younger, missed the opportunity to become the youngest victor since Serena Williams' achievement in 2002. Gauff's performance was hindered by 55 unforced errors and seven double faults on serve, similar to her semi-final match against Zheng Qinwen, which simplified Paolini's path to victory. Paolini could achieve additional success in the women's doubles tournament, where she and Sara Errani face Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens in Sunday's final. The last woman to win both singles and doubles titles in Rome was Monica Seles in 1990, whilst Vera Zvonareva remains the sole player to accomplish this feat in a 1000 series tournament at Indian Wells in 2009. The tournament continues with Paolini's fellow Italian Jannik Sinner set to compete against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's men's singles final.
