Latest news with #ChampionsTrophy
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Champions League Inter Milan vs Paris Saint-Germain road to final: How did Inter, PSG reach UCL final?
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain will take on each other for the most elusive European title, the UEFA Champions League (UCL), on Saturday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. While Inter will be looking to add a fourth Champions Trophy title to their cabinet, an upbeat PSG are hoping for their maiden one. The Italian club had last won the UCL in 2010 under Jose Mourinho, while PSG have reached the final once but could not succeed. Both Inter and PSG teams have had heartbreaks in the final in recent years, with the French giant losing to Bayern Munich in 2020 and Inter losing to Manchester City in 2023. PSG brushed past Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate in the semifinal. The Italian club, on the other hand, played arguably the best two-legged clash against Barcelona, beating them 7-6 on aggregate in the semis. Here's the road to the final for both Inter Milan and Paris St. Germain ahead of the UCL final. INTER MILAN GERMAIN ROAD TO FINAL IN UCL 2024-25 FINAL (Inter Milan finished 4th after the league phase) (Inter Milan won 4-1 on aggregate) (Inter Milan won 4-3 on aggregate) (Inter Milan won 7-6 on aggregate) PARIS SAINT GERMAIN ROAD TO FINAL IN UCL 2024-25 FINAL (PSG finished 15th after the league phase) (PSG won 10-0 on aggregate) (PSG won 4-1 on penalties after match ended 1-1 on aggregate) (PSG won 4-5 on aggregate) (PSG won 3-1 on aggregate)
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Bharat Arun joins Sri Lanka's coaching drive with specialized pace bowling camp
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 31 (ANI): Bharat Arun is set to become the latest in a growing list of renowned Indian coaches leading specialised training programmes for Sri Lanka's top cricketers, reported ESPNcricinfo. Starting June 2, Arun will oversee a 14-day camp focused on improving the skills of Sri Lanka's fast bowlers across both junior and senior levels. 'Aimed at further enhancing the standards of Sri Lankan fast bowlers across junior and senior squads at the high performance centre,' a Sri Lanka Cricket press statement on Friday said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. The programme will be held at the High Performance Centre. Arun previously served as the bowling coach of the Indian men's team from 2014 to 2021. This initiative follows similar efforts by other Indian coaches. Earlier in May, former India fielding coach R Sridhar conducted a ten-day training camp. Last year, Rajasthan Royals' Director of High Performance, Zubin Bharucha, led a short-term batting programme in Sri Lanka. These coaching stints have all taken place under the leadership of Sanath Jayasuriya, who currently serves as head coach. '(Arun) will work with the Sri Lanka national men's and women's teams, the women's 'A' team, the U19 men's team, coaches of the high performance centre, club and provincial coaches, and coach-educators during his stay here in the country,' the SLC statement said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. 'He will conduct separate strategy sessions with the men's red-ball and white-ball teams, hold technical and skill-based training with fast bowlers, hold video and performance analysis sessions with players and coaches, and also match scenarios to develop 'game' understanding,' the statement added. Sri Lanka failed to qualify for this year's Champions Trophy. (ANI)
South Wales Guardian
3 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Jacob Bethell hails Virat Kohli influence after starring role in first ODI
A perfectly-paced 82 off 53 balls on his home ground at Edgbaston was the standout of England's 400 for eight in a 238-run demolition of the West Indies on Thursday. The Metro Bank one-day series opener was Bethell's first England outing in three months as an injury to his left hamstring sidelined him for the Champions Trophy and his IPL commitments meant he missed last week's Test win over Zimbabwe. Bethell might have featured just twice for Royal Challengers Bangalore but he feels emboldened by the experience, having opened the batting both times with India superstar Kohli, who recently retired from Test duty. 'I can't think of a specific thing he said to me that I was like 'that's what I'm going to remember', but it was just an accumulation over the couple of months of chatting to him,' Bethell said. 'I think he quite enjoys the overseas boys because we're pretty chill around him, but he's definitely got whatever they say nowadays: 'aura'. It was pretty electrifying to walk out with him. He's got a certain intensity, he flips that switch on as soon as he crosses that line. 'It was just nice to speak to him off and on the field, away from cricket. It was cool to experience someone of his calibre and how he goes about doing things. '(The IPL) was a great experience and I've definitely taken a lot for my game. I feel like I'm a better player now than I was a couple of months ago.' Bethell being at the IPL spared England having to choose between him and Ollie Pope at number three against Zimbabwe but the issue remains on the table for India's forthcoming visit. There were no discussions around returning early to put himself in contention at Trent Bridge, where Pope quietened his critics with a fine 171 to earn captain Ben Stokes' backing. The absent Bethell was unwittingly the centre of attention as Stokes hinted the 21-year-old would return for the first Test against India at Headingley on June 20 – only to clarify he meant a comeback into the squad was more likely, hitting out at an 'agenda' against Pope. Bethell, who impressed in his debut Test series in New Zealand last December, was oblivious to the furore as he steers clear of social media. 'I was pretty far away to be honest,' Bethell said. 'I didn't really hear a lot of it until one of my friends messaged me and said the whole thing was going on, but I haven't really followed it.' Jacob Bethel is some talent .. Do not be surprised if he walks out at No 3 in the Test series versus India .. 👍 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 29, 2025 Ashes 2005-winning captain Michael Vaughan said on X 'do not be surprised' if England plump for Bethell in the blockbuster five-match series against India following his star turn in Birmingham. Bethell, though, is only focusing on Sunday's second ODI in Cardiff, where England could wrap up a first 50-over series win since just before the 2023 World Cup. 'Whatever happens, it will be, and when the time comes, it'll be fine,' Bethell added. 'I'm still trying to cement my place in this one-day side and the T20 side. If I get a chance in that Test side, I'll be looking to do the same. I'm just taking it game by game.'
NDTV
10 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Karun Nair's Comeback Sparks Debate as Sarfaraz Khan, Shreyas Iyer Miss Out On England Tests
As India prepares for a crucial five-match Test series in England starting June 20, the omissions of Sarfaraz Khan and Shreyas Iyer from the squad have triggered plenty of debate. Both batters were widely expected to be part of the team, especially with the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Instead, the selectors opted for Karun Nair, marking a surprise recall after nearly eight years, and handed Sai Sudharsan his maiden call-up. The buzz now is whether Nair's resurgence came at the cost of Sarfaraz and Iyer's Test futures. The announcement of India's 18-member Test squad for the England tour raised more than a few eyebrows. With two batting spots available due to the recent retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the general belief was that Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan – both of whom played for India in the last year – were front-runners. However, in a surprising move, the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir, chose to go in a different direction. Karun Nair, who last played a Test for India in 2017, was recalled following an outstanding domestic season. Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan was rewarded for consistent performances with a maiden call-up. These selections meant there was no place for Sarfaraz or Iyer, and the decision has since drawn mixed reactions. Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes the omissions were driven more by perception than performance. Speaking on the 12th episode of Bails and Banter on OTTPlay, Wassan suggested that Sarfaraz and Iyer were overlooked due to doubts about their ability to succeed in English conditions. 'Sarfaraz made three fifties and a hundred but didn't get a single game in Australia. It's this perception that he may not perform overseas. Same with Shreyas Iyer – people feel he hasn't done enough in red-ball cricket,' Wassan said. 'On the other hand, the buzz was all about Karun Nair. Sometimes the team management just backs a gut feeling.' Sarfaraz had a memorable debut earlier this year, scoring 62 against England before being run out due to a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja. He backed it up with a 68* in the next innings and went on to score another fifty and his maiden Test century – 150 vs New Zealand in Bengaluru. Despite his performances, he did not feature in a single match in the Australia series and now finds himself out of the squad entirely. Shreyas Iyer, on the other hand, last played a Test during the England series before a back injury sidelined him. While he returned strongly in white-ball cricket – playing a key role in India's Champions Trophy win – his red-ball spot remains elusive. His exclusion from BCCI's central contracts list earlier this year had already hinted at his uncertain Test future. Karun Nair, meanwhile, made a strong case with 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy matches and 779 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His consistent form seems to have convinced the selectors to give him another shot in the longest format. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'What people say is noise': RJ Mahvash shares cryptic post on 'never doing wrong' amid Yuzvendra Chahal dating rumours
Internet personality and actor RJ Mahvash has been in the news of late due to her rumoured relationship with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. Despite speculations and their outings together, neither has commented upon their equation. Amidst this, Mahvash recently shared an Instagram post about ethics and 'cancelling' the noise people share about oneself. (Also read: RJ Mahvash looks heartbroken as rumoured boyfriend Yuzvendra Chahal's PBKS is decimated by RCB in IPL Qualifier) Taking to Instagram Stories on Friday, Mahvash shared a selfie in which she looked at the camera, dressed in a red top. The picture appeared to have been taken at a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) game. Chahal is participating in the IPL for Punjab Kings (PBKS). Mahvash wrote alongside the picture, 'What's important is that 'YOU KNOW' you have never done wrong to anyone. You have been pure with your intentions always and that you remember you have to return to God. Live by your ethics. Rest what people say is all noise. Cancel it.' While Mahvash did not specify the context of her post, many fan clubs and social media users re-shared it on other platforms, speculating if it was about the 'noise' around her rumoured relationship with Chahal. Mahvash and Chahal were first spotted together last year, while the cricketer was still married to choreographer Dhanashree Verma. In December, amid reports of a marital rift between Chahal and Dhanashree, rumours of Mahvash dating the cricketer emerged. The actor denied it in an Instagram post. They were spotted again watching India's Champions Trophy final together. After Chahal's divorce was finalised in March, the two have been seen together several times during the ongoing 2025 IPL. Mahvash has been at the stadium cheering for Chahal's PBKS in most of their matches this season, even on occasions when the leg-spinner was not part of the playing XI due to an injury recently. PBKS are set to play the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on Sunday. The winner will secure a place in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore, due to be played on Tuesday.
