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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: After 'big unit', Ravi Shastri commentates for 'big fella's dance in Manchester
Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri once again proved why he's one of the most entertaining voices behind the mic. During the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Shastri delivered another gem of a moment and this time much to the delight of a dancing fan in the stands. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As India's Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar batted with grit on the final day, cameras panned to the crowd, capturing a fan wearing an Indian ODI jersey and a bright pink bucket hat. The moment the fan realised he was on screen, he sprang to his feet and began dancing, drawing cheers from fellow spectators. India stay alive, England frustrated after draw; handshake drama at Old Trafford and more Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Shastri, on commentary, couldn't resist the opportunity, and said, "Oh he's enjoying himself. He's a big fella. He's chirpy. As the sun comes up, up he's on his toes. Look at him do the jig. Oh, he can move. What a celebration!" The clip quickly made the rounds on social media, with fans praising Shastri for his spontaneous humour. It wasn't the first time he's gone viral for such moments. During an India-New Zealand match in October 2024, Shastri had spotted a fan enjoying an ice cream cone and quipped that the man was trying to hide it from the cameras while tearing into it. Shastri jokingly called the man a "big unit" on air. Poll What is your favorite type of cricket commentary? Humorous and light-hearted Analytical and detailed Exciting and energetic While the on-field action at Old Trafford ended in a gripping draw highlighted by centuries from Jadeja and Sundar, it was Shastri's off-field humour that added another layer of entertainment to the day.
India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Manoj Tiwary Questions Gautam Gambhir's Selection Policies Amid India's Struggles In England
India's narrow 22-run defeat at Lord's saw them fall behind 1-2 in the five-match series. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the team fought hard but once again faltered on the final day, despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja. Tiwary Criticises Over-Reliance on All-Rounders Tiwary was critical of Gambhir's preference for all-rounders over specialist players in the Test format. 'I have said earlier as well that Test cricket is a game of specialists, but we are sidelining them and trusting all-rounders more,' Tiwary told IANS. He pointed out a pattern of dropping players after underperforming and bringing in fresh faces from outside the squad. 'Since Gambhir became head coach, we've seen frequent changes. In the India-New Zealand series, Washington Sundar was brought in from outside over Ashwin, who was already in the squad. On the Australia tour, Devdutt Padikkal and Harshit Rana played, but now Harshit is missing and we are playing Anshul Kamboj in this Test,' Tiwary added. Concerns Over Instability and Frequent Changes The former Indian batter believes that the constant chopping and changing have created instability in the squad. 'There is no stability, and Gambhir seems unable to trust players for a long duration. His thinking of relying on part-time all-rounders to win Test matches is not practical. Players with experience know that Test matches demand specialists,' Tiwary remarked. Tactical Missteps and Missed Opportunities Tiwary also criticised the team's decision-making, particularly the omission of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who he believes could have troubled England's batters. 'Kuldeep Yadav should have played in this match and the last match. Wrist-spinners have always succeeded against England because their batters struggle to pick them,' he said. He further pointed out that inconsistent performances from India's top order, including Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who failed to convert starts beyond 50-60 runs, also hurt the team's chances. India's Recent Test Decline Since Gambhir was appointed head coach in July 2024, India's performance in the longest format has dipped. In 13 matches, the team has registered just four wins, eight defeats, and one draw, slipping from No.1 to No.4 in the ICC Test rankings. They also failed to qualify for the World Test Championship 2025 final after a disappointing series loss in Australia. Gambhir's Stature and Coaching Challenge Gautam Gambhir, one of India's most celebrated batters between 2008 and 2011, scored over 10,000 international runs and played crucial innings in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup final victories. As a leader, he inspired Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles as captain and another as mentor. However, his tenure as India's head coach has come under the scanner amid mounting criticism and inconsistent results.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
India-New Zealand conclude 2nd round of FTA talks; achieve progress on trade, investment, economic cooperation
PM Modi, Christopher Luxon Synopsis The second round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement negotiations concluded in New Delhi, marking significant progress in trade, investment, and economic cooperation. Both sides are committed to a balanced and comprehensive agreement, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and economic partnerships. The next round is scheduled for September 2025 in New Zealand, building on the momentum achieved. The second round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, which concluded in New Delhi, made significant advancements in multiple areas, including trade in goods and services, investment, rules of origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation, technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and economic cooperation. ADVERTISEMENT According to a release by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, discussions were marked by mutual interest in achieving early convergence on several texts. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to concluding a balanced, comprehensive, and forward-looking agreement. The Second Round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully on July 25 in New Delhi, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnerships. The Ministry stated that this development catalyses the shared commitment to deepen economic ties, as guided by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during the visit of Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, in March 2025. The FTA was launched during the meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, Government of New Zealand, on March 16, 2025. The Third Round of negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Zealand in September 2025. The intersessional virtual meetings will maintain the forward trajectory set in the second round. ADVERTISEMENT According to government data, India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand reached USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024-25, recording a 48.6 per cent growth over the previous financial year, signalling the growing potential of the economic FTA is expected to enhance trade flows, support investment linkages, promote supply chain resilience, and establish a predictable and enabling environment for businesses in both countries. ADVERTISEMENT Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are treaties between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, and import restrictions on goods and services. These agreements aim to promote economic integration, increase market access, and enhance cooperation between nations. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India-New Zealand conclude 2nd round of FTA talks; achieve progress on trade, investment, economic cooperation
The second round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, which concluded in New Delhi, made significant advancements in multiple areas, including trade in goods and services, investment, rules of origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation, technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and economic cooperation. According to a release by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, discussions were marked by mutual interest in achieving early convergence on several texts. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to concluding a balanced, comprehensive, and forward-looking agreement. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Analytics Management Project Management Digital Marketing Technology Healthcare Data Science Operations Management Degree Artificial Intelligence healthcare Public Policy MCA CXO MBA Product Management others Others Design Thinking Leadership Data Science Cybersecurity Finance Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The Second Round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully on July 25 in New Delhi, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnerships. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ACE Nest Yamuna Expressway – Affordable Luxury Awaits Ace Noida Book Now Undo The Ministry stated that this development catalyses the shared commitment to deepen economic ties, as guided by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during the visit of Christopher Luxon , Prime Minister of New Zealand, in March 2025. The FTA was launched during the meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, Government of New Zealand, on March 16, 2025. Live Events The Third Round of negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Zealand in September 2025. The intersessional virtual meetings will maintain the forward trajectory set in the second round. According to government data, India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand reached USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024-25, recording a 48.6 per cent growth over the previous financial year, signalling the growing potential of the economic partnership. The FTA is expected to enhance trade flows, support investment linkages, promote supply chain resilience, and establish a predictable and enabling environment for businesses in both countries. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are treaties between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, and import restrictions on goods and services. These agreements aim to promote economic integration, increase market access, and enhance cooperation between nations.
Mint
01-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Sitharaman proposes partnering with European Investment Bank on digitalization
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Nadia Calvino, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, and proposed partnering with the bank to take India's digitization expertise to third countries. They met on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain. Discussions were held on wide-ranging issues, including EIB's expanding portfolio in India—seven metro projects and an urban rail project—and diversifying in other sectors such as water and sanitation. Digital diplomacy Recognizing India's strength in digitalization and its role in promoting economic growth and inclusivity, the finance minister and Calvino also discussed the scope for partnering in third countries in this field and other areas. Calvino looked forward to further strengthening of partnership between EIB and India. The meeting with EIB followed Sitaraman's meeting with Dr. Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Universities, Statistics and Pacific Peoples, New Zealand, on Monday evening at the same event. The ministers discussed cooperation in defence, education, technology and agriculture, and shared values rooted in democracy, rule of law, and robust people-to-people ties. Sitharaman discussed the world-class opportunities available at GIFT-IFSC in banking, bullion exchange, capital markets, funds ecosystem, FinTech, insurers and (re)insurers. The finance minister also noted educational exchange as a cornerstone of India-New Zealand ties with many Indian students pursuing higher education in New Zealand. Reti agreed on the need for enhancing education sector ties, and also shared New Zealand's experience in engaging with the Pacific region. Sitharaman also met Elmer Schialer Salcedo, Foreign Minister of Peru and Reem Alabali-Radovan, Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany, on the sidelines of FFD4 on Monday evening. The finance minister discussed deepening strategic partnerships across FinTech, trade, investment, mining and defence, as well as the potential for collaboration in infrastructure projects, particularly the railways with the Peruvian minister. Sitharaman highlighted India's expertise in building rail links and manufacturing of rolling stock. Salcedo said that he looked forward to India's participation in international bids for three rail links being developed in Peru. The Union Finance Minister shared India's interest in diversifying exports to Peru, especially in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering goods, and IT services; and valued imports of critical minerals such as copper and lithium from Peru - potentially key to India's energy transition and industrial growth. With the German minister Radovan, Sitharaman discussed various areas of collaboration under the India-Germany Green and Sustainable Development Partnership including renewable energy, urban mobility, sustainable urban development and sustainable livelihoods through ecology.
