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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Digvesh Rathi's coach on ward's skirmishes in IPL 2025 - ‘No need to disrespect anyone'
Sunil Narine's influence on Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) Digvesh Rathi is evident. In tucking his bowling hand behind his body, hiding the ball from the batter's view, Rathi emulates his idol, who he observed from close quarters when he was a net bowler with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) two seasons back. 'He'd admired Sunil Narine since he was a kid. Even his Facebook profile picture was Narine's. He was picked as net bowler by KKR. First, he was with Delhi Capitals, then KKR. That's when he closely observed Narine. That's when he started hiding the ball during his run up. His action was orthodox before that. He learnt a lot during that KKR stint,' says Sachin Shukla, Rathi's coach at the Dronacharya Cricket Academy in Delhi's Vivek Vihar. However, Rathi's celebrations after picking a wicket differs vastly from his idol. Where Narine would offer a reticent, muted celebration, Rathi adds a bit of spice with his sign-off. His send-offs to his victims have brought him notoriety in the Indian Premier League 2025, and, now, a one-match suspension for being a three-time offender of the tournament's Code of Conduct. 'You are still new; you cannot talk like that to your seniors. That was wrong and I do not agree with that. You do not have to disrespect anyone,' says Shukla on his ward's skirmish with Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma, which eventually led to his punishment. The intensity of a must-win clash! 🔥#DigveshRathi dismisses the dangerous #AbhishekSharma, & things get heated right after! 🗣️💢 Is this the breakthrough #LSG needed to turn things around? 🏏 Watch the LIVE action ➡ 👉 #LSGvSRH |… — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 19, 2025 He was fined 50 per cent match fee for the incident and suspended for LSG's contest against Gujarat Titans on Thursday. Rathi, still just 25, has enjoyed a rapid change of fortune in the past year. He plied his wares in Delhi's local league cricket until he caught the eye of Sarandeep Singh, a former India international and Delhi state side's coach. Sarandeep was also coaching South Delhi Superstarz in the first edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL). READ | Digvesh Rathi suspended for Gujarat Titans clash after heated exchange with Abhishek Sharma 'I had seen him in the league games in Delhi. So, I knew about him. At the auction table, we made the plan to go for him. He was different because he had never bowled much with the Kookaburra ball. He had not played at such a big level before this. 'The first few matches were not that good. He took some time to understand the situation – how to change your plan in different phases of the game. But he's a quick learner of the game. Within two or three games, he was at his best. He proved a match winner for us, and got a lot of wickets,' says Sarandeep. A call up for Delhi, for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, came close on the heels of his returns of 14 wickets from 10 games in the DPL. He got just two games but those were enough to impress the IPL scouts who watched him play. 'He's very humble. He does not speak too much. He's just concerned about his game. He's not someone who will cause trouble. He's a very disciplined cricketer, and a great learner of the game. If someone suggests something, he will work on it. That's his best quality,' says Sarandeep. Shukla too attests to Rathi's unrelenting work ethic. ' Digvesh Delhi ka ladka hai, zidd hai kuch karne ki. (Digvesh is a Delhi boy and has the stubbornness to achieve something). You barely find boys in Delhi who are this hard working. He was back in Delhi for two days when the tournament was suspended. You would find it hard to believe that he was with me from 1:30pm to 7:30pm on both days. Sirf ball daal raha tha (Bowling was the only thing he did). I said that there will be lots of kids wanting to meet you, that might trouble you in practice. He said, 'that's fine'. He met everyone from the academy that day. That's the kind of person he is,' says Shukla, who has been training Rathi since he was 16. Rathi eased into the LSG side in just his first season. In 12 games so far, he's nabbed 14 wickets at an enviable economy rate of 8.18. His contributions have plugged the gap that might have troubled the side due to the dip in Ravi Bishnoi's form. The leg-spinner has been the Super Giants' strike bowler in the previous seasons and was retained for INR 11 crore for this cycle. However, he's picked just nine wickets this year and conceded at nearly 11 runs an over. But the constant reprimands will go down as a blemish on an otherwise sprightly season for Rathi. 'When I saw it for the first time, even I was surprised. He has to be very careful, and it's not the first time. He has been fined before too. I think the team management needs to speak to him. Form aaj hai, kal nahi hogi (Form is temporary), ups and downs are an inevitable part but he should always be disciplined. I think he will learn, it's his first time,' says Sarandeep. Shukla's advice is similar. He insists that Rathi should maintain his flair, but abide by the rulebook.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria: Dangote Packaging expands output into African export market
Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has announced plans to expand into the African export market, following a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in the two manufacturing plants. Chairman of DPL's Board of Directors, Mr Robert Ade-Odiachi, disclosed the development during a strategic board meeting held on Wednesday. The company, he said, is increasing its production from 36 million to 52 million polypropylene bags per month and is on course to increase that figure in the coming years. 'With the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa. 'Once domestic demand is met, it is only logical to channel our surplus to new territories. To this end, we have engaged an export team to lead the charge,' Ade-Odiachi said. He stressed that the company's entry into export markets would be backed by world-class standards. 'We are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems. Our product quality is unmatched, and our pricing remains competitive,' he added. Ade-Odiachi also hinted at the possibility of offering trade concessions to fast-track market penetration in target export regions. DPL's expansion is part of a wider strategic alignment with the growing demands of the Dangote Group's industrial portfolio. The increase in production is expected to support the Group's internal supply chain while also positioning DPL as a regional packaging powerhouse. 'With our refinery and petrochemical plants now supplying key raw materials, we have achieved self-sufficiency, further reinforcing our long-term growth prospects,' Mr Ade-Odiachi said. Also speaking at the meeting, Dangote Group Treasurer and DPL Board Member, Alhaji Mustapha Matawalle, stressed the economic benefits of the expansion. 'This is not just about market dominance and revenue generation,' he said. 'It's also about creating jobs and boosting Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings through export activity.' He further commended DPL's commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards, noting that operations remain fully compliant with regulatory expectations. The company's new push follows the commissioning of advanced machinery in April, an event where DPL Managing Director, Mr Sai Prakash, described the equipment as cutting-edge and pivotal to enhanced productivity and product quality. 'With our rapidly expanding capabilities, stepping into the African market is a natural and timely progression,' Sai Prakash said. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dangote Packaging targets African markets amid production surge
Dangote Packaging (DPL) has announced plans to begin exporting polypropylene bags to African markets after increasing production capacity. The development follows the commissioning of new machinery across two of its manufacturing plants. DPL Board chair Robert Ade-Odiachi announced the plans during a recent strategic meeting with board members. With the addition of new machinery, the production at DPL has now increased from 36 million to 52 million bags per month. The company aims to channel surplus output to other African countries to generate foreign exchange. Ade-Odiachi also noted the potential introduction of trade concessions to support entry into new regional markets. Ade-Odiachi said: 'With the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa. Once domestic demand is met, it is only logical to channel our surplus to new territories. To this end, we have engaged an export team to lead the charge. 'We are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, skilled manpower, and robust systems. Our product quality is unmatched, and our pricing remains competitive. With our refinery and petrochemical plants now supplying key raw materials, we have achieved self-sufficiency, further reinforcing our long-term growth prospects.' The move aligns with the broader strategy of the Dangote Group to meet rising demand across its industrial operations. Higher production volumes are expected to strengthen the group's supply chain and boost DPL's presence in the regional packaging sector. Dangote Group treasurer and DPL board member Alhaji Mustapha Matawalle said: "This is not just about market dominance and revenue generation. It's also about creating jobs and boosting Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings through export activity." "Dangote Packaging targets African markets amid production surge" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Eswatini: World Bank Supports Fiscal and Private Sector Reforms for Resilient Growth
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) operation to support the Kingdom of Eswatini's efforts to strengthen fiscal governance, foster private sector development, and enhance energy security and climate resilience. This is the first in a programmatic series of two operations. Eswatini faces critical constraints in achieving broad-based economic growth, efficient public resource allocation, and poverty reduction. The reforms supported under this operation are expected to contribute to job creation, poverty alleviation and better social outcomes over the medium to long term. 'The operation is aligned with key national priorities such as youth employment, digital transformation, and the transition to sustainable energy, all of which are essential drivers of inclusive growth,' said Satu Kahkonen, World Bank Division Director for Eswatini. This $100 million policy loan supports Eswatini's reform agenda as outlined in the country's National Development Plan (2023–2028) and Programme of Action 2024. The policy actions supported by the loan will assist Eswatini to mobilize private capital and accelerate energy access. The operation builds on the momentum of the previous DPF series (2021–2022), as well as extensive technical assistance and analytical work conducted by the World Bank in Eswatini. 'This operation comes at a critical time, as the Government of Eswatini implements a policy agenda inspired by the Sibaya People's Parliament, focused on economic growth, job creation, and improved service delivery,' said Honourable Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Eswatini. 'We welcome the World Bank's support as we work to uplift the livelihoods of EmaSwati and deliver on our development objectives.' The DPL supports reforms across three key pillars: (i) Strengthening fiscal and public financial management by enhancing debt transparency and management, reducing the accumulation of public expenditure arrears, and improving the handling of volatile revenues from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU); (ii) Enhancing private sector competitiveness by improving the business environment, reducing barriers to market entry, promoting digital payment systems, and increasing access to export markets for local firms; (iii) Improving energy security and climate resilience by accelerating domestic renewable energy development, promoting private sector participation in the electricity market, and enhancing the resilience of infrastructure and vulnerable households to climate-related shocks. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The World Bank Group.
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
DPL to Provide Insurance Solutions for Indivisible Partners
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DPL Financial Partners, the leading platform for commission-free annuities, today announced that it was selected by Indivisible Partners to provide insurance solutions for advisor teams and their clients on the privately-owned independent advisory firm's wealth platform. "We look forward to helping Indivisible advisors build meaningful relationships with clients and grow their businesses, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality in the solutions and services they provide." 'We want to equip advisors to do more for their clients than they could anywhere else,' said Indivisible Partners Executive Chairman John Thiel. 'That means leveraging innovative solutions to create a comprehensive wealth management experience that helps clients make better decisions. As the recognized leader in fee-based annuity and insurance solutions for RIAs, DPL's platform fits perfectly within our curated offering.' Through DPL, Indivisible advisors will have access to a marketplace of more than 75 commission-free annuities and a wide range of insurance products from leading carriers. In addition, DPL's tools and technology will facilitate the discovery, fulfillment and management of insurance products as part of advisors' comprehensive wealth management workflow. They also will have access to DPL's Breakaway Accelerator Program, a turnkey solution for advisors joining Indivisible to transition clients' commissioned annuities to a fee-based advisory model. "Considering the pedigree of its founders and their uncompromising commitment to creating the optimal environment for advisor and client success, we're gratified Indivisible Partners chose DPL to help deliver on that promise,' said DPL Founder and CEO David Lau. 'They recognize the power of DPL's innovative products and technology to enhance their advisors' ability to deliver the best outcome for each client. We look forward to helping Indivisible advisors build meaningful relationships with clients and grow their businesses, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality in the solutions and services they provide." About DPL Financial Partners DPL Financial Partners is the leading commission-free annuity marketplace bringing best-in-class solutions from the nation's top carriers to registered investment advisors (RIAs), their clients, and consumers. DPL's products, proprietary tools and embedded technology enable RIAs to incorporate insurance and annuities into their practices to more holistically serve their clients. Clients benefit from products that offer competitive pricing and transparent, fiduciary implementation to meet a range of needs in the financial plan. About Indivisible Partners Indivisible Partners is a privately held, independent wealth advisory firm dedicated to empowering advisors to help clients achieve their desired financial outcomes through a focus on quality decision-making. The firm provides a client-first model that enables select advisors to deliver high-touch, comprehensive wealth advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families, business founders and institutional clients. Through its expansive suite of client solutions, innovative platform and access to leading insights and support, Indivisible Partners offers a distinctive choice for entrepreneurial advisors looking to elevate their practice. Indivisible Partners is founded by a team of industry veterans with a proven track record of helping advisors grow and transform their practices. Indivisible Partners is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, and operates as a federally registered investment advisor. For more information, visit Indivisible Partners, LLC maintains relationships with independent firms such as DPL Financial Partners to provide technology services that support our investment management process. These firms are not affiliated with Indivisible Partners, LLC. The names and trademarks of DPL Financial Partners are the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion in this document does not imply an endorsement or affiliation with Indivisible Partners, LLC, unless otherwise noted. As a fiduciary, Indivisible Partners, LLC is committed to acting in our clients' best interests, regardless of our business relationships.
