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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Saint Lucia Kings announce David Wiese as new captain for CPL 2025
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) defending champions Saint Lucia Kings announced veteran Namibian international David Wiese as the captain for the upcoming season. The all-rounder joined the franchise in 2022, and he returned once again last season, where he played a key role in helping the Kings win the trophy. Namibian international David Wiese Coming down the lower-middle order to bat, Wiese scored a crucial 121 runs in 11 games at an explosive strike rate of 168.05 and an average of 40.33. He also proved to be an essential factor in the bowling unit, picking 13 wickets in 11 matches. Now, the 40-year-old will be leading the Kings in the upcoming season, as they look to defend the trophy. Saint Lucia Kings will begin their campaign this season on August 23rd at their home ground at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, as they face off against Trinbago Knight Riders. Speaking on his new role, Wiese said, as quoted by a press release from Saint Lucia Kings, "Thank you to the Saint Lucia Kings and all the fans for your belief and support. It is a huge honour to lead this team. I am absolutely humbled to be named your captain. This season, we will be playing with passion, heart and unity. You will see us give everything for each other and for you. And fans, we need you with us to pack the stadiums, lift the vibe and let's paint Saint Lucia blue. Let's make this a special season." Head Coach, Saint Lucia Kings, Daren Sammy further added, "David Wiese has been a part of the family for a long time. He has been with us for a number of years and has put on some excellent performances. We cannot wait to start our first home game on August 23rd. We know Saint Lucia Kings are the best fans and you will come out at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground and paint it blue, as you support out new captain and our team. CPL 2025, biggest party in sports and Saint Lucia Kings are ready, hope you are too." Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon added, "We are absolutely delighted to have David Wiese leading our side this year. After the tremendous success in the previous edition, we knew we needed someone highly experienced and technically sound to lead the franchise as we defend this beautiful trophy. Wiese's commitment, passion, and professionalism have always been an asset to the Saint Lucia Kings family, and there is no doubt that he is the ideal pick to lead the side." The 13th edition of the Caribbean Premier League will kick off on August 14th, with the final set to take place on September 21.
India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Saint Lucia Kings Announce Ex-RCB Star As New Captain For CPL 2025
Caribbean Premier League defending champions Saint Lucia Kings have announced veteran Namibian international David Wiese as their new captain ahead of the upcoming season. Wiese, the newly-appointed captain, has made 26 appearances for the Saint Lucia Kings so far. Saint Lucia Kings, owned by the IPL team Punjab Kings, will begin their (CPL) 2025 campaign on August 23 at their home ground at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, as they face off against Trinbago Knight Riders. "Thank you to the Saint Lucia Kings and all the fans for your belief and support. It is a huge honour to lead this team. I am absolutely humbled to be named your captain. This season, we will be playing with passion, heart and unity. You will see us give everything for each other and for you. And fans, we need you with us to pack the stadiums, lift the vibe and let's paint Saint Lucia blue. Let's make this a special season," said Wiese after being appointed as the captain of the Saint Lucia Kings. Captain Wiese reporting for duty The experienced David Wiese is primed and ready for the challenge to lead our Saint Lucia Kings at #CPL25#beinspired #kiteyenspiwew #Ansanmnouplifò #CPL25 — Saint Lucia Kings (@SaintLuciaKings) August 6, 2025 Veteran all-rounder Wiese, who has played for multiple franchises in the world, including RCB, KKR in the IPL, joined Saint Lucia Kings for the first time in 2022. He returned to the franchise once again last season, where he played a key role in helping Kings win the trophy. Coming down the lower-middle order to bat, Wiese scored crucial 121 runs in 11 games at an explosive strike rate of 168.05 and an average of 40.33. He also proved to be an important factor in the bowling unit, picking 13 wickets in 11 matches during the CPL 2024 season. The 40-year-old will be now leading Kings in the upcoming season, as they look to defend the trophy. "David Wiese has been a part of the family for a long time. He has been with us for a number of years and has put on some excellent performances. We cannot wait to start our first home game on August 23rd. We know Saint Lucia Kings are the best fans and you will come out at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground and paint it blue, as you support our new captain and our team. CPL 2025, the biggest party in sports and the Saint Lucia Kings are ready, hope you are too," said Daren Sammy, head coach of Saint Lucia Kings. Punjab Kings CEO Mr. Satish Menon added, "We are absolutely delighted to have David Wiese leading our side this year. After the tremendous success in the previous edition, we knew we needed someone highly experienced and technically sound to lead the franchise as we defend this beautiful trophy. Wiese's commitment, passion, and professionalism have always been an asset to the Saint Lucia Kings family, and there is no doubt that he is the ideal pick to lead the side." The 13th edition of Caribbean Premier League will kick off from August 14, with the final set to take place September 21.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
DGCA sets up expert panel to plan multi-crew pilot licence in India
Unlike current CPL training, MPL focuses on airline-specific, simulator-led, multi-crew operations from the outset through integrated airline partnerships Rahul Goreja New Delhi The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has begun formal groundwork for introducing the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), a modern alternative to the traditional commercial pilot licence (CPL), which is increasingly used worldwide, reported news agency ANI. The aviation regulator has set up an eight-member committee to formulate a regulatory and training framework to enable MPL implementation in India. Focus on airline-led, simulator-based training The MPL training model differs from India's conventional CPL pathway, which requires 200 hours of solo flying before airline onboarding. Instead, MPL centres on airline-specific operations, starting with simulator-based training and direct airline partnerships. According to a report by The Times of India, the MPL process would involve: Around 70 hours of flying in small training aircraft 140–160 hours of full-flight simulator instruction A final phase of in-airline training on the specific aircraft the pilot will operate The new training model is designed to produce type-rated pilots tailored for airline operations, reducing the gap between licence acquisition and cockpit readiness. Committee composition and mandate The DGCA order dated July 25 names Sanjay K Brahmane, Joint Director General at DGCA, as the committee chair. Members include representatives from the regulator, commercial airlines, and approved Flight Training Organisations (FTOs). The panel has been tasked with developing a regulatory, operational, and training roadmap in line with ICAO Annex 1 and Doc 9868 (PANS-TRG). Key areas of focus: Regulatory reform and licensing standards Simulator-based curriculum development Airline-ATO collaboration models Competency-based assessment protocols International benchmarking and stakeholder consultation The committee is expected to submit its final report within three months, though extensions may be considered, ANI reported. Follows policy shift to broaden pilot eligibility The MPL initiative comes on the heels of another proposed reform by DGCA to expand pilot training eligibility beyond science stream students. The regulator had earlier announced that students from arts and commerce streams may soon be allowed to pursue commercial pilot training, provided they pass Class 12 and clear medical and aptitude tests. This potential widening of eligibility criteria, alongside the MPL framework, reflects DGCA's push to modernise India's aviation training systems to match global standards.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Saint Lucia Kings announce David Wiese as new captain for CPL 2025
Agency: Last Updated: August 07, 2025, 14:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Caribbean Premier League (CPL) defending champions Saint Lucia Kings announced veteran Namibian international David Wiese as the captain for the upcoming season. The all-rounder joined the franchise in 2022, and he returned once again last season, where he played a key role in helping the Kings win the down the lower-middle order to bat, Wiese scored a crucial 121 runs in 11 games at an explosive strike rate of 168.05 and an average of 40.33. He also proved to be an essential factor in the bowling unit, picking 13 wickets in 11 matches. Now, the 40-year-old will be leading the Kings in the upcoming season, as they look to defend the Lucia Kings will begin their campaign this season on August 23rd at their home ground at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, as they face off against Trinbago Knight on his new role, Wiese said, as quoted by a press release from Saint Lucia Kings, 'Thank you to the Saint Lucia Kings and all the fans for your belief and support. It is a huge honour to lead this team. I am absolutely humbled to be named your captain. This season, we will be playing with passion, heart and unity. You will see us give everything for each other and for you. And fans, we need you with us to pack the stadiums, lift the vibe and let's paint Saint Lucia blue. Let's make this a special season."Head Coach, Saint Lucia Kings, Daren Sammy further added, 'David Wiese has been a part of the family for a long time. He has been with us for a number of years and has put on some excellent performances. We cannot wait to start our first home game on August 23rd. We know Saint Lucia Kings are the best fans and you will come out at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground and paint it blue, as you support out new captain and our team. CPL 2025, biggest party in sports and Saint Lucia Kings are ready, hope you are too."Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon added, 'We are absolutely delighted to have David Wiese leading our side this year. After the tremendous success in the previous edition, we knew we needed someone highly experienced and technically sound to lead the franchise as we defend this beautiful trophy. Wiese's commitment, passion, and professionalism have always been an asset to the Saint Lucia Kings family, and there is no doubt that he is the ideal pick to lead the side."The 13th edition of the Caribbean Premier League will kick off on August 14th, with the final set to take place on September 21. (ANI) view comments News agency-feeds Saint Lucia Kings announce David Wiese as new captain for CPL 2025 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. Read More
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt weighs new pilot training system to meet soaring demand
India is exploring a significant change in pilot training by considering the introduction of a Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) system alongside the existing Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) route. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is set to meet stakeholders on Wednesday to discuss the proposal, according to a report by The Times of India. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program If approved, both CPL and MPL tracks will operate concurrently, giving airlines flexibility in selecting candidates based on safety and operational needs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo The move will change the current system, where a student has to first earn a CPL and then do type rating separately for a specific aircraft, to a unified MPL system. This comes as the second major proposed reform in pilot training after the aviation ministry suggested allowing students from arts and commerce backgrounds to pursue CPL, a path currently limited to those with physics and mathematics in Class 12. Live Events India, now the fastest-growing aviation market globally, is positioning itself to meet an expected surge in pilot demand from domestic carriers in the coming years. Moreover, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa have 2,000 planes on order. Currently, cadet pilots in India must undergo 200 hours of flight training to obtain a CPL and later complete type rating on specific aircraft such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. Under the MPL pathway, they would instead train on small aircraft for around 70 hours, followed by 140–160 hours of simulator training. Subsequently, they would be inducted as trainees on specific aircraft by airlines. The MPL programme, approved by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), has already been adopted by over 50 airlines worldwide, including Lufthansa, Etihad, flyDubai, and Singapore Airlines. 'We will evaluate both the systems and take a considered view on what is best in terms of ensuring high training standards and meeting airline requirements. MPL was considered by us in the past too. There has again been a request to consider the same and that is being done,' said senior government officials to TOI. If implemented, the MPL model would be rolled out gradually over the next 2–3 years, while the CPL system would continue to serve non-airline aspirants. Explaining its potential benefits, a senior pilot told TOI, 'It lays emphasis on developing key competencies that are essential to safely operate modern commercial aircraft. It can be tailored to specific aircraft type and the operational philosophy of airlines which will ensure a steady stream of pilots.' 'MPL should have been adopted several years ago to meet India's growing aviation needs… MPL aligns better with modern airline operational realities than the current CPL system which is outdated for a fast-developing aviation sector. India needs 2,000-plus new pilots annually over the next decade,' another captain told TOI. However, not everyone is convinced. A senior captain opposing the plan said, 'Our regulatory system lacks necessary robustness to adequately oversee and enforce MPL program standards consistently.'
