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News18
8 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
'Still Feel Bumrah Should...': Ex-Cricketer Reacts To MI Star's Yorker Vs Sundar
Last Updated: Shreevats Goswami praised Jasprit Bumrah's yorker to Washington Sudnar, suggesting he should have been picked as India's Test captain over Shubman Gill. Former Bengal and Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketer Shreevats Goswami wondered whether Jasprit Bumrah's stunning yorker to clean-bowl Gujarat Titans (GT)'s Washington Sundar in the IPL 2025 Eliminator was the 'ball of the season'. He also put up a deeper question, saying that he still felt the Mumbai Indians (MI) star pacer should have been picked as India's Test captain instead of 25-year-old Shubman Gill. It was a typically excellent yorker from the pacer to the left-handed Sundar. The batter tried to make room, but couldn't get under it in time and ended up with his legs wide open, allowing the rapid ball to go through the gate to crash onto the stumps. Sundar lost his balance, too, and ended up on the floor. 'Is this the ball of this season IPL ? Still have a feeling Bumrah should have been our test captain. #MIvsGT #BumrahSpecial #IPLFinals #ipl," Goswami wrote on X, sharing a video of the wicket. Is this the ball of this season IPL ? Still have a feeling Bumrah should have been our test captain. #MIvsGT #BumrahSpecial #IPLFinals #ipl — Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) May 31, 2025 It was a special delivery, as much for the quality as the timing, for Sundar and Sai Sudharsan were in between a quick 84-run partnership for the fourth wicket and were flying in the chase of 228/6. Bumrah had already bowled two overs, and Hardik Pandya was forced to bring him in for a third to break the stand, which is just what the pacer did. He ended his spell with figures of 4-0-27-1. His sole wicket proved to be the most crucial of the night as GT couldn't recover and MI secured a 20-run win in the last over. He was said to be firmly in the running for India captaincy, too, considering he had led thrice in Tests already, including in the sensational win in Perth, but Gill was eventually given the chance. When asked about the decision, chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited the fitness concerns with him as a reason for prioritising Gill. 'I mean, not really booms (Bumrah), because he led in Australia. He was vice captain in Australia but once he's not going to be available for all the test matches, I think he's more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you're leading, managing 15-16, other people, there's a lot that it takes out of you," Agarkar said in the pre-series press conference. First Published:
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Jasprit Bumrah's one over of doom ends Gujarat Titans' IPL dream, toe-crushing yorker gives Sundar Ollie Pope deja vu
Jasprit Bumrah, time and time again, keeps showing the world why no one comes close to him in being the biggest match-winner in world cricket currently. The India speedster keeps changing the complexion of the game whenever he steps out on the park, and it is no surprise that it took Bumrah's brilliance to help Mumbai Indians brush aside the challenge of Gujarat Titans to progress to Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, where they will take on Punjab Kings. Gujarat Titans were in with for than a shout to chase down 229 and disrupt Mumbai Indians' plans of winning their sixth IPL title. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar were keeping up with the asking run rate and no bowler was able to stop the onslaught. When there were no other options available, Hardik Pandya turned to Bumrah as the last resort as he brought the senior pacer into the attack in the 14th over. It was now or never for Mumbai Indians. Had Bumrah failed to strike, who knows what would have happened? But we will never know as the 31-year-old did what he knows best - take a wicket when the team desperately needs it. In the 14th over, Bumrah conceded just four runs but more importantly, he got the key wicket of Washington Sundar (48) on the fourth delivery. What a sight it was - a pitch-perfect yorker rattling the stumps of Sundar. The delivery will instantly remind you of Ollie Pope's dismissal in the India versus England Test series last year in Vizag. On the fourth ball of the 14th over, Bumrah floored Sundar with a toe-crushing yorker. The pacer bowled a yorker on the leg stump, and Sundar opened his stance to try and flick it. However, he ended up leaving a gap, and the ball went through his legs. Sundar fell over on the ground and the ball crashed into the leg-stump. Bumrah was pumped up, and he gave a send-off to Sundar without saying anything as his eyes did all the talking. In a match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, more than 430 runs were scored, and Bumrah showed why he is a world-beater by conceding just 27 runs. The pacer proved why every over of his, is worth its weight in gold. Bumrah also bowled the 18th over of the game when Gujarat Titans needed 45 runs to win off 18 balls. Bumrah conceded nine runs, firmly taking the game away from Gujarat Titans' grasp. In the final two overs, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson and Ashwani Kumar did the job as Mumbai Indians walked away with a victory. But one has to think what would have happened if Bumrah was not there? It might be the IPL season, but the pacer is well aware that he needs to be at his best ever if India is to win their first Test series in England since 2007. Bumrah might not play all the five Tests but he can change the tide around even if he plays three matches.
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Mumbai Indians advance in IPL playoffs and knock out Gujarat Titans
NEW CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah provided the turning point as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs to advance in the Indian Premier League knockouts on Friday. Bumrah took a miserly 1-27 in four overs, the one wicket being Washington Sundar in the 14th over to end his and Sai Sudharsan's 84-run, 44-ball partnership. Sundar scored 48 off 24. Sudharsan led Gujarat's chase of 229 with 80 off 49 balls but he was bowled by Richard Gleeson in the 16th over and the pressure was too much. Gujarat finished at 208-6 in reply to Mumbai's 228-5, highlighted by Rohit Sharma's 81 off 50 balls. Record five-time champion Mumbai will play Punjab Kings on Sunday in Ahmedabad to decide who will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. Dropped catches Opting to bat, Mumbai set an attacking tempo in the powerplay and the openers benefitted from sloppy Gujarat fielding. Sharma was dropped twice and Jonny Bairstow also enjoyed a life. They shared 84 off 44. Bairstow was finally caught in the eighth over — the dismissal took a relay catch — on 44 off 27 but there was no respite. Suryakumar Yadav, dropped once as well, hit 33 off 20 with three sixes, adding 59 off 34 balls with Sharma. The former India skipper, who recently retired from tests, scored his fifth half-century of the season. Overall, Sharma hit nine fours and four sixes. He was out to a slower delivery from Prasidh Krishna in the 17th over — the pacer finished with 25 wickets in 15 matches, currently the IPL leading wicket-taker. Cameos from Tilak Varma (25 off 11 balls) and Hardik Pandya (22 not out off nine balls) helped Mumbai put on a par-plus total. Varma and Pandya hit six sixes between them. Sudharsan shines Sudharsan and Kusal Mendis counterattacked with 64 off 34 balls. Mendis scored 20 off 10 balls before he stepped onto the stumps. Sudharsan reached his sixth half-century of the season, and moved up a gear in Sundar's company. Their whirlwind stand benefitted from a dewy outfield as Mumbai searched for answers as Gujarat took charge of a tall chase. Sundar hit five fours and three sixes, while Sudharsan hit 10 boundaries and one six. Mumbai struck back when Bumrah returned in the 14th over and bowled Sundar between his legs with a yorker. Two overs later, Sudharsan was bowled trying to ramp Gleeson over short fine leg. The left-handed batter was the IPL leading run-scorer with 759 in 15 matches, but there won't be a 16th for the 2022 champions. ___
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Turkiye, Azerbaijan boycott: Passport as an instrument of peaceful protest
It was 1989. My spouse and I were in Madurai, stepping out of our hotel to visit the Meenakshi temple, when we were surrounded by cycle-rickshaw drivers vying for our attention. One voice cut through the din — 'Aao, aao Beso' (Come, come, sit — in Gujarati). The phrase was so unexpected — we understand Gujarati but aren't Gujarati ourselves — that we promptly chose his rickshaw. In a region known for its political resistance to learning other languages, Sundar — our semi-literate, Tamil-speaking driver — had picked up a smattering of Gujarati, along with bits of several other languages. Through gestures and an improvised multilingual conversation, we learned that he had taught himself these phrases to better serve tourists — and had been rewarded for it. That encounter stayed with me as a lasting lesson: Economic incentives can shape human behaviour in ways that politics often cannot. Similar patterns emerge across tourist hotspots: Signboards in German, Russian and Hebrew in Rishikesh, for instance, reflect the rising number of visitors there from countries where these languages are spoken. Sundar's story came to mind amid the growing grassroots movement in India: Citizens choosing not to travel to Turkiye and Azerbaijan. This voluntary restraint stems from the unambiguous support these countries offer Pakistan, especially on issues like Kashmir and cross-border terrorism, as well as their deepening military ties. Today, India's admired soft power — from Yoga to cinema to cuisine — has begun extending to our travel decisions. The presence of a Bollywood-themed restaurant at the summit of Jungfrau in Switzerland, the availability of Hindi-speaking local guides in African safari packages for the Serengeti and Masai Mara, and the presence of dedicated wedding planners, caterers, and priests for Indian weddings in unlikely countries abroad — all speak volumes about the economic influence and cultural footprint of Indian travellers. It is in this context that we need to see the travel statistics for Turkiye and Azerbaijan. In 2024, over 330,000 Indians visited Turkiye, contributing an estimated $350–400 million in tourism revenues. India also ranked as the third-largest source of tourists for Azerbaijan. Indian travellers — particularly in the luxury and event-tourism sectors — tend to spend significantly above average, giving them quite an economic clout. The travel boycott isn't about jingoism. It's akin to choosing organic over pesticide-laden produce or opting for fair-trade goods. Travel isn't just about leisure; it's a transaction of trust, culture, and capital. Choosing where not to go becomes a peaceful yet powerful way to express values.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This boy in photo is famous in films for over 30 years now, do you recognise him? his name is...
This boy in photo is famous in films for over 30 years now, do you recognise him? his name is... In the glamorous industry of Bollywood and Hindi cinema, many people come here with a suitcase full of dreams, working hard for that one opportunity that can turn their life around and give them a moment of stardom. But in this unpredictable world, some people rise to fame right from their debut, while others have to earn their place through years of hard work and consistency. One such tale is of an actor whose journey was slow and steady; however, he eventually defined the shape of cinema. Recently, this person has again been in the limelight as one of his photos is going viral, leaving his fans astonished. The person we are talking about is no other than Sundar C, one of the most respectable stars of Tamil Cinema. Sundar has delivered many hits in his 30-year movie career. Being a multi-talented individual, Sundar C has carved a name for himself in the industry as not just an actor but also as a director and producer. Starting his journey in 1995, he made his debut in direction with the film Murai Maman, which was later followed by delivering back-to-back hits. Some of his blockbuster films were Ullathai Allitha, Mettukudi, and Arunachalam. His cinematic style is light-hearted, entertaining, and made for a mass audience; even today, it continues to resonate with the audience. Not limiting his creativity, Sundar C also came to the forefront from behind the camera. He ventured into acting in the year 2000 and proved himself as an impeccable performer on the screen. His recent directorial venture, Aranmanai 4, a part of his successful horror-comedy franchise, was another feather in his cap, reaffirming his knack for knowing what works at the box office. Besides his successful professional life, Sundar C also has a harmonious personal life. He tied the knot with actress Khushboo in the year, and the duo shares a respectful and strong relationship. They have two kids and the couple is well-admired in the South Indian Cinema. Sundar C's journey speaks about his versatility as an artist and his legacy that will be followed for years to come.
