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News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
'How Can You Say I Am Not Interested In Tests?': Rohit's Unheard Story Revealed
Last Updated: Jatin Paranjape has revealed that Rohit Sharma was offended when his Test cricket commitment was questioned, despite starting his career with the red ball. Former India batter Jatin Paranjape has revealed that Rohit Sharma was offended when his credibility and devotion towards Test cricket were questioned at one point in his career, and he wondered how people could say he wasn't interested in Tests when he had begun playing with the red ball first. Rohit 's sudden retirement from Tests ahead of the England series caught many by surprise, not least because it came without a farewell match or a prolonged dip in fitness. The decision surprised many, including Paranjpe, who has now given a glimpse into the mindset of a young cricketer who wanted to represent the team in all formats. 'I remember he was not playing Tests for India. And we had this conversation and he said, 'I started playing cricket with a red ball, Jatin. How can you say that I am not interested in Test cricket?' I got the message and I was hoping that that was what he would say," Paranjpe said while speaking on the A Century of Stories podcast. 'Yeah, yeah (if Rohit was offended). The perspective he gave me made me sit up and think. His point of view was that 'I've grown up playing with the red ball, how can I be far away from it?' That's, again, his unique perspective," Paranjpe said. Rohit had struggled for years to crack into India's Test setup because of injuries and inconsistent form. But when former India head coach Ravi Shastri backed him as an opener six years back, everything changed. That one tactical switch revitalised Rohit's red-ball career. 'That's the big moment. I remember I was part of the selection committee at that time. That was Ravi Shastri's idea. Superb thinker. Ravi is 3–4 steps ahead of everybody when it comes to reading the game," Paranjpe said. Recently, former Windies cricketer Brian Lara called Rohit a legend. The latter has accumulated 19700 runs in 499 international games at an average of 42.18. Paranjpe said that India could have levelled the Australia series had Rohit not stood down from the last Test in Sydney. 'He said he lives for Tests. I think Rohit could have done a lot more in Tests. I think he would be the first one to say that as well. I was a little bit disappointed that he chose to drop himself in Sydney because we could have levelled the series," Paranjpe said. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
19-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"How Can You Say I Am Not Interested?" What Rohit Sharma Told Ex BCCI Selector On Test Ambition
One of the most loved Indian cricketers, Rohit Sharma, brought an end to his Test career in an unceremonious fashion as he revealed his decision to quit the format before the squad for the England tour was to be picked. Many feel that Rohit could've continued for at least one more assignment and gotten a farewell from the format. Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selector Jatin Paranjpe feels Rohit could've done a lot more in Test cricket than he did. Paranjpe recalled a conversation with Rohit about his ambitions in the red-ball format. While Rohit cemented his spot in India's white-ball teams quite early, it took him time to do the same in Tests. "I remember he was not playing Test cricket for India. And we had this conversation, and he said, 'I started playing cricket with a red ball, Jatin. How can you say that I am not interested in Test cricket?' I got the message, and I was hoping that that was what he would say," Paranjpe said on 'A Century of Stories' podcast with Cyrus Broacha. Paranjpe even said that he was stunned to see Rohit drop himself from the Sydney Test against Australia. Though he initially cleared the intention to travel to England for the Test series, the decision to quit the format was taken before even the squad was named. "He said he lives for Test cricket. I think Rohit Sharma could have done a lot more in Test cricket. I think he would be the first one to say that as well. I was a little bit disappointed that he chose to drop himself in Sydney because we could have levelled the series," he added. The former BCCI selector also recalled how Ravi Shastri decided to promote Rohit as an opener in Tests, a move that changed the Hitman's career in the whites altogether. "That's the big moment. I remember I was part of the selection committee at that time. That was Ravi Shastri's idea. Superb thinker. Ravi is 3-4 steps ahead of everybody when it comes to reading the game," said Paranjpe.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Tech leans on SDV on auto cos' code push
Product engineering and digital services firm Tata Technologies is increasing its focus on software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions as global automakers shift research and development (R&D) priorities from mechanical components to software and electronics to drive in-car innovation, a top executive said. While the car industry growth is only about 3-4 per cent per year globally, the SDV segment is expanding almost 25-30 per cent, Nachiket Paranjpe, president and head of sales for Global Automotive Business at the company, told ET. He also spoke about the high demand for SDV engineers. 'There's strong global demand for talent skilled in SDV-related technologies, especially in C++, Python, Linux, and other key platforms,' Paranjpe said. Tata Technologies has built an SDV workforce of about 1,000 engineers in India and 1,600 globally. He also highlighted the focus of automakers on the Indian market. 'With the China story for Western OEMs facing challenges and market shares declining, OEMs are now intensely focusing on India. They recognise India's significant disposable income and a large middle class seeking luxury mobility at specific price points,' Paranjpe said. This shift is expected to drive innovations that will help reduce prices, making products more accessible and comfortable for the Indian market segment, he added.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Tech doubles down on software-defined vehicles amid OEM shift
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Product engineering and digital services firm Tata Technologies said it is doubling down on its Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) offerings as global automakers shift research and development (R&D) priorities from mechanical components to software and electronics to drive in-car innovation. Nachiket Paranjpe, President, Global Automotive Business at the company, told ET that while the overall car industry growth is only about 3–4% per year, the SDV segment has grown almost 25–30%.He also spoke about the high demand for SDV engineers globally. 'There's strong global demand for talent skilled in SDV-related technologies, especially in C++, Python, Linux, and other key platforms.' Tata Technologies has built a significant SDV workforce with a team of about 1000 engineers just in India and 1600 company spokesperson also highlighted the renewed focus on the Indian market. 'With the China story for Western OEMs facing challenges and market shares declining, OEMs are now intensely focusing on India. They recognise India's significant disposable income and a large middle class seeking luxury mobility at specific price points,' Paranjpe shift is expected to drive innovations that will reduce overall price points, making products more accessible and comfortable for the Indian market segment, he January, the company said it has partnered with BMW Group to establish a joint venture called BMW TechWorks India , focusing on developing SDVs and other automotive software solutions by setting up an R&D centre in partnership will bring innovative solutions for ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) platforms, automotive cockpit domain controllers, and central and zonal gateway controllers that will accelerate the realisation of SDVs. Paranjpe said 14 service providers were screened, and the deal was valued at about $25 about AI software development, Paranjpe said that the hyper-scalers such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon will eventually win the race due to their size and large capital backing. 'However, India has the opportunity in the skills needed to find these golden nuggets of AI in the world. Figuring out the tools made by the hyperscalers that can be used to build unique solutions, Indian talent can do that,' he the larger umbrella of the Tata Group, the company is bullish on its performance this year, with its capability of developing full vehicles. In Q4 of FY2025, the company reported a 20.12% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 188.87 crore, even as its revenue from operations saw a marginal drop of 1.18% to Rs 1,285.65 crore.
Mint
09-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
The Paranjpe paradox: Sustainability in an era of shareholder scrutiny
Nitin Paranjpe, Chairman of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), articulates a sentiment echoed by many leaders of global corporations: the pressing need for environmentally responsible growth. Addressing shareholders at HUL's 92nd AGM, Paranjpe spelt it out in unambiguous words: 'While the government is taking significant steps, 'India Inc. must play a crucial role in ensuring this growth is inclusive and environmentally responsible". Laudable and unquestionable as the sentiment is, it flies in the face of multiple external realities. Unilever's own journey offers a stark illustration. A decade-long pursuit of sustainable growth, championed initially by former CEO Paul Polman and continued by his successor Alan Jope, has been considerably diluted. The primary force behind the retreat is the resistance from US investors, who collectively own almost half of the company and increasingly viewed sustainability initiatives as a drain on financial returns. Under Hein Schumacher, who replaced Jope in July 2023, there's been a sharp cut-down on many of the goals the company had set for itself. That includes, as Bloomberg reported in an April 2024 piece, previous commitments to halving its use of virgin plastics by 2025 with a fresh target of cutting it to one-third by 2026. The company also dropped other pledges like ensuring 100% biodegradable ingredients by 2030, slashing food waste in its operations by half by 2025 and a commitment that 5% of the workforce would be made up of people with disabilities by the same year. Schumacher's concern has been shoring up the company's flagging performance. A hefty rise in its market cap since he took over suggests that shareholders believe refocusing on financials, away from sustainability, is the right way. Unilever isn't the only company to play down the mantra of sustainable growth. In a reversal of earlier commitments to 'Net Zero' by 2050 and other climate goals, oil majors like BP and Shell, have scaled back investments in renewable energy and are pivoting to increased production of fossil fuels. While the oil and gas sector has a long history of climate scepticism, even consumer giants like Nestle and Coca-Cola have diluted earlier plans of reducing their use of plastic. Political pressures in the US do account for a part of the reversal. But there's also some justification for it. The money spent on sustainability initiatives doesn't guarantee immediate or even foreseeable returns, making it difficult for executives to justify such investments to their shareholders. It's a role that responsible governments were expected to take on. Instead, the US government seems to be going after all major policies that were put in place to counter the deleterious effects of the climate crisis. The Climate Backtracker by the Columbia Law School lists dozens of steps taken by the Trump-Vance administration to scale back or wholly eliminate federal climate mitigation and adaptation measures. Thus, in June, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, which prohibited road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvest on National Forest System lands. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill also proposes drastic rollbacks in existing tax credits for renewable energy projects. Mercifully, the Indian government is no climate-denier though it's some stretch from being called 'inclusive and environmentally responsible". Despite a steady upward trend over the last few years, India is still ranked 99th out of 167 countries on environmentally sustainable growth, according to the Sustainable Development Report 2025. While breaking into the top 100 for the first time is being hailed, much of that is owed to the country's success in poverty reduction (one of major goals of SDG), itself a contested claim. More worrying is that on the parameter of 'Climate action", India's score has actually declined, with the report recommending 'urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts." In particular, the report flagged 'CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustions and cement production", as an area of concern. With countries like the US, India and notably China, which is the world's largest climate polluter contributing nearly 30 percent of global emissions, dragging their feet, all bets on saving the earth from itself are currently off. According to the World Meteorological Organization, as of May 2025, global climate indicators show continued warming trends, with the world experiencing its second-warmest May on record. This summer, parts of India recorded some of the lowest average maximum temperatures in the last 100 years, marking a significant departure from historical trends. Clearly, pious pronouncements from corporate boardrooms and the halting steps of governments are not enough to mitigate the relentless march of climate change. Until the economic incentives for environmental responsibility align with the imperative of our planet, the chatter around sustainable growth will remain mere rhetoric, a green facade for a world rapidly warming.
