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News18
01-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
'The Job Is Only Half Done': Iyer Focused On IPL 2025 Final After Commanding Win In Qualifier 2
Last Updated: Shreyas Iyer led PBKS to the IPL final with an unbeaten 87*, defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2. O Captain, My Captain, shall be the words that every PBKS supporter would be uttering now. When in need, it was skipper Shreyas Iyer who stepped up and punched PBKS' ticket to the IPL final with a scintillating 87* to sink the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. Even when Punjab Kings continued to lose wickets in timely intervals, a calm and composed Iyer stayed put at the crease to lead the way to the promised land. Iyer also believes that it's the pressure that makes him thrive. The bigger the occasion, the better. 'I don't know, to be honest, I love such big occasions. I always say to myself and to my colleagues in the team that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, you get the bigger results," Iyer stated after winning POTY. 'Today was a right example where I was focusing more on my breathing rather than sweating out there." advetisement PBKS were the laughing stock last time they played RCB, being embarrassed by the Bengaluru side in Qualifier 1. But, for Shreyas, the past doesn't and shouldn't bother him and his teammates when they take them on in the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday. 'Just throw the imagination and also the hiccup in the bin. We do not think too much about where we went wrong because throughout the season, we've been playing amazing," Shreyas lauded his team. 'One match can't define us as a team." But, he also knows better than to let recent success get to his head. 'I'm just staying in the moment right now. I want to cherish this," Iyer said. 'The job is only half done." Shreyas, though, shall walk into the final with all the confidence, having entered his name in the history books by becoming the first captain in the world to lead three different teams to the IPL final. About the Author Siddarth Sriram First Published: June 02, 2025, 02:20 IST
Daily Record
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ex Aberdeen star hits out at Player of the Year bash timing as St Mirren defeat comes less than 48 hours after awards
Jimmy Thelin's men now trail Hibs by three points in the battle for third spot in the Premiership Former Aberdeen star Steve Tosh has questioned the timing of the the club's Player of the Year awards in the wake of defeat to St Mirren. Jimmy Thelin was left frustrated on Saturday as he saw his forwards pass up a number of chances in Paisley - with Mikael Mandron's strike subjecting the Dons to their seventh defeat from eight visits to the SMISA. Aberdeen have a fight on their hands to claw back a three-point gap to Hibs as they bid to finish third in the Premiership table. And Tosh has gone in two-footed in the wake of the loss on the road - as he questioned the timing of the ceremony held at the P&J Live on Thursday evening. Former Pittodrie midfielder Tosh - who has previously worked as a pundit for Aberdeen club media outlet Red TV - posted to X: "I know the players were not drinking but AFC please STOP having the POTY awards on a Thursday night. "It makes no sense whatsoever when the boys have a game on a Saturday." The 51-year-old was pressed by a fan on his point as he called for stats on Reds' results following their annual awards night. Tosh responded by claiming: "Not fully blaming it on this but I was there last year and players still there around 11:30pm. "For me make it a Saturday night with no game thereafter." One punter called the comment an "excuse" for the damaging defeat to Stephen Robinson's men - to which Tosh clapped back: "It's not an excuse for today. It's my genuine thoughts. "Last year I was so surprised players were still there at the time they were before a big game. I said it then and I stand by it." When pushed on the actual impact on the players of a Thursday night even before a game 48 hours later, the retired midfielder said: "They would be training, then travelling to stay in a strange bed on a Friday night. " Believe me it affects more than you might think." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Zawya
06-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Rajoelina, Nabbanja, Kikwete, Others to Headline the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Ceremony, Morocco 2025
The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) ( is proud to announce that the 14th edition of the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Ceremony will be headlined by a distinguished lineup of African leaders, including H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar; Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda; and H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from February 21-22, 2025, at the Casablanca Marriott Hotel, Morocco. President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar alongside HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete will deliver the keynote address on 'Inclusive Leadership for an Interconnected Africa: New Paradigms for Future Realities,' according to Dr Ken Giami, CEO of the African Leadership Organisation. As Chair of the African Leadership Magazine Advisory Board, former President Jakaya Kikwete will steer the event, guiding high-level discussions on Africa's leadership and development. His extensive experience in governance, diplomacy, and regional collaboration will offer invaluable perspectives on shaping the future of African leadership. Now in its 14th year, the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Ceremony continues to be the premier annual event for honouring and celebrating people-centred leadership and Africans who are pursuing a pan-African agenda in their chosen fields of endeavour, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, thought leaders, and stakeholders from across Africa and the globe. The 2025 edition is expected to attract over 400 in-person delegates, with online streaming reaching thousands of followers across the magazine's social media platforms. The event serves as a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and dialogue, fostering innovative solutions to Africa's most pressing challenges, all aimed at advancing a prosperous and sustainable future for the continent. The event will also feature distinguished guests including H.E. Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria; Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Uganda's Minister for Health; H.E. Fardowsa Osman Egal, Somalia's Minister for Transport&Civil Aviation; Hon. Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy&Mines, The Gambia; H.E. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Madagascar's Minister of Economy and Finance; Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning; Hon. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi, Former Minister of Minerals and Energy, Botswana; Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director of Nigeria's Ministry of Finance Incorporated; and Mr. Mustafa Y. Shek, Director General of Somalia's National Communication Authority. Notable private sector leaders will include Dr. Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, Executive Chairman of Moni Polu Limited, Nigeria; Mr. Jemal Ahmed, CEO of Midroc Investment Group, Ethiopia; Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO of FirstBank Group, Nigeria; Mr. Israel Degfa, President of Kerchanshe Trading PLC, Ethiopia; Amb. Ny Rado Rafalimanana, President&Founder of Nyrado Group Madagascar S.A; and Osvaldo Lemos Macaia, CEO of Banco Sol, Angola, among other business, diplomatic, and industry leaders from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Angola, Uganda, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Congo, Cape Verde, Botswana, South Africa, and Kenya. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Leadership Magazine. For media inquiries and event participation, please contact: Ehis Ayere Group General Manager African Leadership Organization Email: info@ About African Leadership Magazine: The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organization (UK), is dedicated to showcasing Africa's best leaders, telling the continent's story from an African perspective, and crafting solutions for its challenges. For the past 16 years, ALM has been at the forefront of promoting impactful leadership across Africa while creating opportunities for global collaboration, providing insightful content, facilitating trade, and offering consulting services in the public sector.
