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Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Gill is trying to copy Virat Kohli,' ‘Not happy with the language & words used': Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary bashes Shubman
New India Test captain continues to receive flak on his aggressive approach, which was shown during the third Test against England at Lord's, where things got heated between him and English opener Zak Crawley. On the evening of Day 3, tempers rose when Crawley tried to run down the clock. Gill, usually a calm one on the field, was seen furious at Crawley's tactics and had a heated exchange with him. Former Indian player Manoj Tiwary joins the long list of critics and said Gill is trying to copy Virat Kohli, which is not helping his batting. 'I don't like the way captain Gill is going about things. I think he is trying to copy what Virat did last time. And as a result, it is not helping his batting,' said Tiwary as quoted by SportsBoom. 'Ever since he became a captain in the IPL, I have noticed that he is getting into an aggressive mindset, and having animated chats with umpires. It was unlike Gill. He doesn't need to show that kind of aggression, and doesn't have to prove anything,' he added. Former Bengal captain feels Gill can be aggressive without giving it back verbally. 'I know a captain should lead from the front, but this much aggression is not required. It takes your energy away. He can stick to his style of being aggressive. It doesn't mean that you have to always give it back verbally. Aggression can also be shown by winning Test matches,' he said. 'India could have easily led the series 2-1. Such aggression is not good for the game, especially from the captain of the Indian cricket team,' Tiwary added. Tiwary seemed upset to hear the language that was used in the heat of the moment. 'I am not happy with the language and words that are coming in the audio when they are near the stumps. You are representing the Indian cricket team. I think this has become a trend, as previous captains have probably used such words to express their anger, but this needs to be controlled. If you use slang, the next generation will pick it up,' he said.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gary Anderson slams 'boring' new age of darts players and begs old rival to return
Gary Anderson admits he longs for rivals like Phil Taylor to return to the darts circuit as he opened up on the new generation, labelling them boring and claiming they're not as good as they think they are Gary Anderson has taken aim at the new generation of darts stars and claimed that they are "boring, absolutely boring" as he longed for the "good old days" to come back. The Flying Scotsman made his feelings known during the opening round of the World Matchplay as he hailed the sport's environment back when the likes of Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis were among the top guns. Anderson revealed how, despite being rivals on the oche, the players on tour would socialise with each other. Nowadays, in an era where social media has taken over, the young generation who are now competing with the veterans have little interest in having a chat with Anderson claiming they're "too busy looking at their phones". Anderson, who won his first round match in the World Matchplay as he dispatched of Luke Woodhouse, admitted that the youngsters have taken centre stage but was keen to take them down a peg or two. He told SportsBoom: 'The good old days, that's when darts players were darts players. Me, Lewis, Taylor, Kevin [Painter], we used to sit and have a crack and a laugh. Aidy Lewis was brilliant, and I wish he comes back. I do miss him. 'Nowadays nobody talks to anybody. You don't have a good laugh; you don't have a bit of banter. The youngsters are boring, absolutely boring. You talk to them, they're too busy looking at their phones. "These youngsters, they're here to do a job. They've got to the stage now that they've realised, they've got a great chance in life to make a lot of bloody money and boost themselves. "But they need to calm down and think this is my job and that's it. They're good but they aren't that good. That's what you've got to remember.' Littler's rivals have commented on how the sport's sensation conducts himself behind the scenes. The Nuke makes no secret of the fact he loves his gaming, which is a major interest when he's not competing. Stephen Bunting previously told The Express: 'We see him week in week out on the Pro Tour. He's literally sat there on his phone, he'll be watching Manchester United play, or he'll be playing a game." It doesn't appear to be impacting the teenager though as he averaged over a ton during his round one battering of Ryan Searle in Blackpool. Littler cruised into the second round by virtue of a 10-2 victory over Searle, landing his first-ever win at the Winter Gardens in the process. Top seed and last year's winner Luke Humphries was the shock exit of round one. Gian van Veen pulled off a shock to dump out the reigning champion with a 10-8 victory on the opening night. Humphries ended the match with just a 29 per cent success rate on the doubles and 20 doubles missed.
The Herald
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Test cricket is the pinnacle — Brevis
For any youngster coming up in the pipeline, donning the Proteas Test baggy green is a dream which fuels their ambitions. For 22-year-old batting prodigy Dewald Brevis, that dream became a reality in Bulawayo in June when the explosive batter played in his debut Test at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. He went on to score an attacking half-century in his first Test innings as he made light work of the Blessing Muzarabani Zimbabwe bowling attack. He was fearless in his shot selection and execution, accessing every corner of the field at will as though he were not on debut. In an exclusive interview with the day after the Proteas sealed a 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe, Brevis opened up for the first time about his Test debut. 'I must say it was very special,' he said. 'Obviously, the half century on debut was really special. 'But for me, to win a series like my first one that I'm a part of, well, in the playing 11, I was a part of the squad in Bangladesh, we won there as well. So that was special. 'But to play and to be a part of this series, especially in your first Test series, it's special. 'I wouldn't have wanted anything else. 'The team played very well, it was a fun few days, and I really enjoyed every moment out there. 'I just realised how special this format is to play in, and it is the pinnacle. 'My special moment would have been when I received the baggie. 'It's still here next to me on my desk in my room. So, I look at it every now and then. 'But it's special. It's a dream come true. 'And I'm glad to be a part of it and can't wait for what the future holds. 'I think definitely I always knew, and I've always had the ambition to play Test cricket. 'It's always been very close to my heart and something that I want. 'What I want to do is play Test cricket. So, I think it will always remain very special for me.' The youngster's half century on debut in the first Test would be the only time he went past the 50-run mark in the two-match series as the Zimbabwe bowling attack got the better of him. With that in mind, Brevis embraces that he still has a lot to learn and is motivated to keep honing his red-ball skills with the hopes of breaking into the full-strength Proteas Test team. 'I think it's very important to always know that there's always room to improve. 'You always learn, no matter how old you are, how long you've played. 'That's the beauty of cricket — you can always get better. 'That's what I always strive for. So, I've learnt a lot in this. 'The key thing for me is I really enjoyed it. 'For me, the main thing is I want to just be the original Dewald who plays, and sometimes you need a tiny bit of patience to really succeed in your own way. 'I know every time I've been out there, maybe there's a few small little errors, but I've played how I need to play and how I want to play, but I can, and I know I'll only become better the more I play and the more you have a feel for it. 'But it was very special, and I really enjoyed every moment.' —
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amanda Serrano shows true colours with last-minute Katie Taylor fight demand
The 'Real Deal' has enlisted the help of several big stars ahead of her blockbuster trilogy showdown with long-time rival Katie Taylor this week Amanda Serrano told her cutsman he couldn't work in two separate corners ahead of her showdown with Katie Taylor. Serrano, 36, is itching to pick up her first win over her long-time rival. The pair first met back in 2022, with Taylor going on to win on points. The boxing stars met for a second time last November - with the Bray brawler picking up her second win over the 'Real Deal,' winning on points yet again. The boxing star's only other defeat came at the hands of Frida Wallberg back in 2012. Serrano is the only female - and Puerto Rican - to win world titles in more than four weight classes and also holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight-classes by a female - having held nine major world titles across seven different weight classes. In order to finally get one over Taylor, Serrano has enlisted the help of some big names. The 36-year-old has acquired the services of legendary cutsman Mike Bazzel - at the expense of Ellie Scotney. Scotney - who faces Yamileth Mercado on the undercard - has been forced to bring in veteran Kerry Kayes after Serrano blocked Bazzel from working both corners. Serrano - who has a long association with the Californian - insisted that Bazzel worked 'with her and only her' according to a number of well-placed sources. 'Kerry got the call and he's flying out to the States," one boxing insider told SportsBoom. "Ellie was due to use the same person to deal with any cuts as Amanda. But that's not happening, because she (Serrano) insisted that he only worked with her on the show. She didn't want him doing two corners. 'It wouldn't have made any difference to his work, and it all seems a bit silly to be honest. It's perfectly normal for people to double up at events like this and, usually, there's only an issue if the same cutman or woman works with two people who are up against each other. 'That's not the case here, though, so it does seem a bit strange. It is what it is. Fortunately, Ellie is chilled about it all and it won't distract her. After all, Kerry is one of the best in the business, not only in the UK but also across the entire world.' Scotney, 27, will move a step closer to becoming the undisputed super-bantamweight champion with a win over Mercado - having retained her IBF, WBO and Ring magazine titles by securing a points decision over Mea Motu earlier this year. Mercado - who holds the WBC belt - is an experienced fighter and has the ability to stun Scotney on fight night. Following the news about Bazzel, Scotney launched a worldwide search for a replacement before settling on Kayes. Kayes - a former bodybuilder and leading nutritionist - also boasts an exceptional reputation for his corner and was last seen helping Jack Catterall during his win over Harlem Eubank last weekend. When is Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano? Taylor's mouthwatering clash with Serrano will take place on Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. It is scheduled to begin at around 1am BST on Saturday (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Friday). In the main event, Serrano will make the walk to the ring first at around 4am BST on Saturday (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Friday) with Taylor set to follow immediately after. Fans can watch all the action live on Netflix. For boxing fans, the event will come at no additional cost to Netflix subscription holders. If you don't hold a Netflix subscription, packages start from £5.99 / $7.99 per month, with the most expensive membership priced at £18.99 / $24.99.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Leeds face competition from Burnley for Sargent
Leeds United remain interested in signing Norwich City striker Josh Sargent, but face competition from Premier League rivals Burnley, who are preparing an £18m bid for the 25-year-old USA international. (SportsBoom), external Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
