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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
WTC Final: Bavuma's Proteas chase long-awaited global glory
A win in the World Test Championship final would not just allow South Africa to focus and invest more on red-ball cricket but also encourage the up-and-coming young talents in the country to prioritise the longer format. Former South Africa cricketer and noted coach Eric Simons, who has been on and off coaching the South African team, insists that the Bavuma led-side has nothing to lose and that they will go all out against Australia. "A lot of interest (back home) as you would expect for a team playing in a prestigious event such as the WTC. South Africa is a very passionate sporting nation and a match like this brings many people together, even those that generally do not follow cricket. The interest will no doubt pick up when the match starts and the conversations can have direct context," Simons told The New Indian Express. "Although the WTC is a relatively new ICC initiative in the context of other ICC events, it has already developed a significant status. CSA made a conscious decision to qualify for the event in spite of it being an uphill battle to reach it based on the position the team was in a few months ago. Selection of the different format squads appeared to show the importance CSA put on qualification as they made sure the best XI was available, New Zealand series being the exception for other reasons," he added. Although Australia are the defending champs and are coming into the match as favourites, Simons believes that it allows South Africa to come out all guns blazing. The fact that they have brought on Stuart Broad as a mentor to make the most of his experience with the Dukes ball could also come in handy. "Australia are justifiably the favourites but that is not a bad situation for the SA to be in. Backs to the wall and nothing to lose attitude will be a good mindset to have going into the match. It would appear they might have a slight edge, so yes, but there are a few SA players with significant experience and whose play suits the conditions. Also some local players/coaches have been drafted to assist with preparations. Also with the Duke's ball being used, both teams who play 99% of their cricket with Kookaburra will have to adapt," Simons said.
News18
06-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Eric Simons Says CSK 'Not Going Through The Motions' After Playoffs Miss
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling consultant Eric Simons clarified that his side are not 'going through the motions' after crashing out of the race for their 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs, as they prepare to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. 'There's been some really good work done, discussions around individuals and for us as a team, obviously. We are a franchise that has a rich history of winning and doing particularly well. So it's obviously not a great place to be in, but it's been a very rewarding place for us to look at it from a perspective of growth of individuals and growth as units, so there is no going through the motions. It's still been a very rewarding period for us," Simons said at the pre-match press conference.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
CSK's Simons backs Matheesha Pathirana, says he is not less accurate but batters reading him better
Chennai [India], : Following the loss against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 on Wednesday, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings' bowling consultant Eric Simons backed right-arm seamer Matheesha Pathirana, who has had an average tournament so far. The fast bowler has managed to grab nine wickets in the eight matches so far at an average of 33.11, where he has conceded runs at an economy of 10.39 with best bowling figures of 2/28 in the tournament. "I think it's been pretty well documented that there was a bit of [an] action change. But I think he's pretty much back to where he was, just in terms of the height of his arm on a reasonably consistent basis," Eric Simons said in the post-match press conference as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "I'm not sure that he is less accurate. I think batsmen are playing him a lot better. We can certainly see a trend the way batsmen are playing against him. Particularly against Mumbai the other day, the technique they are using, they understand what his plans are [and] what he does. So the evolution might just be: what's next for him? Tactically, what he needs to do to keep evolving. Batsmen need to keep evolving. Bowlers need to keep evolving," Simons added. Recapping the Wednesday clash, a fine half-century from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh and a hat-trick from Yuzvendra Chahal were the highlights as Punjab Kings secured a four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium on Wednesday. With this victory, PBKS is now at the second spot in the table with six wins, three losses and a no result, giving them 13 points. On the other hand, the CSK is struggling at the bottom, with two wins and eight losses, giving them four points.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Batters have adapted to Pathirana, says CSK bowling coach Simons
CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has defended Matheesha Pathirana amid his underwhelming form this IPL season, saying that the opposition batters have started reading and adapting better to him. The five-time champions were eliminated from the IPL play off race on Wednesday when they lost to Punjab Kings, their eighth defeat in 10 outings. Pathirana, known for his slingy action, has lost the control he had in the previous season. Earlier, CSK head coach had said the reason for a dip in form was due to a change in action. "It's been quite well documented that there was a bit of an action change. But he's pretty much back to where he was and just in terms of the height of his arm on a reasonably consistent basis," Simons said in the post-match press conference. "I'm not sure that he's less accurate. Batters are playing him a lot better. We can certainly see a trend in the way that batters are playing against him, particularly against Mumbai the other day. "The technique that they're using, they understand what his plans and what he does, he added.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolt.new and Netlify Power 1 Million AI-Generated Websites, Marking a New Era of AI-Driven Web Development
Netlify is #1 preferred deployment platform for AI-generated sites SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bolt and Netlify are celebrating a milestone: over 1 million AI-generated websites have been built with Bolt and deployed on Netlify in just five months (November 2024 to March 2025). This achievement marks a fundamental shift in web development, where AI-powered tools are changing how developers and businesses build, launch, and scale applications. By pairing Bolt's AI-driven code generation with Netlify's hosting and deployment for a unified experience, developers and businesses can move from idea to production in seconds, without the usual complexity. No infrastructure headaches. No deployment roadblocks. Just faster iteration and applications that scale as traffic, data, and complexity grow. Bolt, an AI-powered codegen tool, lets anyone from first-time users to experienced developers generate production-ready web applications instantly with prompts. But generating code is only half the battle. Getting applications live and ensuring they scale remains a major hurdle. That's where Netlify comes in. Used by over 6 million developers, its modern development platform simplifies deployment, making AI-generated applications live and easy to update. "We've integrated with the best specialized companies right out of the box, including Netlify for hosting. By working with Netlify, we are able to offer easy, one-click deployment for apps and sites built with Bolt," said Eric Simons, CEO of Stackblitz, the creators of Bolt. "This removes the complexity of launching and scaling applications so creators can focus on what matters most." Bolt needed a scalable infrastructure solution that could keep pace with its explosive growth, without the burden of managing deployments. Through direct API access and infrastructure designed for high-scale AI-generated sites, Netlify made it possible to deploy and scale Bolt's rapidly growing volume of AI-powered applications. The ongoing collaboration between the two companies ensures continuous improvements that enhance the user experience and support future AI-agent workflows. "Bolt is leading the way in how web applications are built. And hitting 1 million AI-generated sites in just five months is more than a milestone. It's a tipping point, where AI-assisted development has moved from experimentation to production," said Matt Biilmann, CEO and co-founder of Netlify. "This shift isn't just about accelerating workflows. It's about removing the friction that slows down innovation. Now we have a web that moves as fast as the ideas behind it." The AI Revolution in Web DevelopmentAI is reshaping the entire development lifecycle. AI coding tools have moved beyond simple autocomplete to generating full applications. Now developers can focus on business logic while AI handles the rest. A recent GitHub survey1 found that 92% of U.S.-based developers already use AI coding tools, accelerating the shift toward AI-driven software development. But generating code is only the first step. The real challenge is getting AI-built applications live and ensuring they scale. Traditional deployment workflows can be complex, often requiring DevOps expertise. Bolt and Netlify have changed this game, breaking down barriers between creation and deployment. AI can now generate entire applications in seconds, but without a clear path to production, that speed means little. This milestone proves that AI-driven development isn't just experimental. It's practical, scalable, and already transforming how the web is built. Everyone from hobbyist developers launching side projects to businesses rapidly testing new AI-generated applications are choosing Bolt + Netlify to make their ideas a reality. One early adopter, Josh Wymer, founder at Central, shared his experience: "I started working on on a Monday as a test to see what these apps could do, and by Wednesday I had a fully functioning app to use as a lead generation magnet. Working with and Netlify has made me rethink what's possible and potential marketing strategies. Code is the new content." The New Era of Agent Experience (AX)AI isn't just changing how applications are built. It's transforming how they evolve. Beyond just code generation, this partnership supports the new era of agent experience (AX), where AI agents autonomously build, deploy, and iterate applications with minimal human input. By integrating Bolt's AI-powered development with Netlify's deployment automation, developers gain a true end-to-end AI development workflow. They can now build, deploy, and refine applications without ever touching infrastructure, creating entirely new opportunities for AI-driven automation. For developers, this means moving from idea to live app in minutes instead of days. In fact, users can push updates multiple times per hour or even launch multiple sites in a single day. This dramatically increases productivity, reduces deployment friction, and allows for faster idea validation. For less technical users, deployment is no longer a barrier. It's effortless, making it easy to get projects live and instantly shareable. For businesses, this translates to reduced time-to-market, easier collaboration, and lower operational costs. Whether you're a startup validating a new product idea or a company scaling AI-generated applications, this partnership removes the friction. With Bolt generating the code and Netlify providing the seamless deployment pipeline, AI-driven development is a production-ready reality. Additional Resources: Learn more about Bolt at or follow us on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more about Netlify at and follow us on X, Linkedin, and YouTube. For more on AX visit Netlify/agent-experience or the community site: About from Stackblitz StackBlitz is reimagining software development by streamlining how developers build and deploy applications directly in the browser. Its flagship product is an AI-powered development agent designed to simplify full-stack web app creation through a chat-based interface. Built on StackBlitz's WebContainers technology, Bolt supports popular languages and frameworks, has built-in integrations for deployment with Netlify; databases, auth and file storage with Supabase; and mobile application development with Expo. Bolt makes modern software development faster, simpler, and accessible to anyone with a browser. Learn more at About NetlifyNetlify is the platform for modern web development, enabling teams to build, deploy, and scale websites and applications quickly and efficiently. As the company that coined the term Agent Experience (AX), Netlify is defining what AX means for the industry and investing in its own platform to ensure it works seamlessly for both humans and AI agents. Netlify's mission is to empower developers to unlock the full potential of the web and deliver exceptional digital experiences. Trusted by global brands like LG Electronics, NBCUniversal, Riot Games, and Unilever, Netlify is transforming how the modern web is built. Learn more at 1 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Netlify Sign in to access your portfolio
