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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India tour of England: Interesting facts about all 5 Test venues; some may amaze you
The Lord's, London (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: With legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma , and Ravichandran Ashwin bowing out of the longest format of the game, India tour of England 2025 marks the dawn of a new era. Shubman Gill takes the reins as captain, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy, facing the formidable challenge of English conditions. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! For England, this series is an opportunity to assert dominance in a crucial red-ball season that includes the all-important Ashes later this year. 07:10 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel As five historic venues get ready to host this high-voltage series, here are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about each ground. 1st Test: Headingley, Leeds | June 20–24 In 1932, Headingley unusually hosted a football match during a break in the cricket season. The soft summer pitch couldn't withstand the rough play, leaving the turf badly damaged. When a County Championship match followed soon after, players faced poor footing and uneven bounce, sparking widespread complaints and criticism. Leeds, England (Photo by) The incident led Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the MCC to implement stricter rules against multi-sport use of cricket grounds. Though dual-use venues were more common during wartime, this episode reinforced the need to protect cricket pitches year-round, particularly during the season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo It became a turning point in ensuring that major cricket venues were preserved solely for cricket during their primary playing months. 2nd Test: Edgbaston, Birmingham | July 2–6 Edgbaston became the first cricket ground in England to install permanent floodlights in 1997, paving the way for day-night matches. One of its most iconic sections, the Eric Hollies Stand, is known for its electric atmosphere, but also carries historical weight. Birmingham, England. (Photo by) It's named after the bowler Eric Hollies, who famously dismissed the legendary Don Bradman for a duck in his final Test innings, preventing him from finishing his career with a perfect batting average of 100. 3rd Test: The Lord's, London | July 10–14 Lord's is famous not just for its heritage. The ground has a 2.5-metre slope from one side to the other, which can significantly influence seam and swing bowling. Many players say it takes a few overs to adjust to the incline, especially when running uphill or downhill. Lords Cricket Ground in London, England. (Photo by) Adding to this, beneath the iconic Pavilion lies one of the world's oldest cricket libraries. It houses a vast collection of cricket literature, including rare books, scorecards, and documents dating back to the 1700s. 4th Test: Old Trafford, Manchester | July 23–27 Old Trafford hosted the first Ashes Test on English soil in 1884. However, its most iconic memory came in 1956, when England's Jim Laker produced a legendary bowling performance, taking 19 wickets for just 90 runs against Australia. Old Trafford in Manchester, England. (Photo by) It remains the best match figures in Test history and a record that has never been matched. Laker's feat is immortalised at the ground, with a commemorative plaque on the dressing room balcony. 5th Test: The Kia Oval , London | July 31 – August 4 Before Lord's became the spiritual home of cricket, The Oval earned its place in history by hosting England's first-ever home Test match in 1880, against Australia. The Oval in London, England. (Photo byfor Surrey CCC) It was the beginning of England's proud Test tradition. For more than a century, the Oval's skyline was defined by its towering gasworks, the famous industrial backdrop that became as iconic as the cricket played below it. Though now dismantled, the gasworks live on in cricketing folklore, often seen in old match footage and photographs.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ruturaj Gaikwad to play for Sachin Tendulkar's former team in England
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the overseas signing of Ruturaj Gaikwad . The 28-year-old Indian batter will join up with the Yorkshire squad ahead of the Rothesay County Championship game against Surrey at Scarborough in July and will remain with the White Rose until the end of the season. Gaikwad, who was in the India A squad for their current tour of England, will also be available for selection in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Captain of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) and Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, the Pune-native is a highly accomplished batter with six international ODI caps alongside his 23 appearances in IT20's. The right-hander can bat anywhere in the top 4 and has shown versatility when required to step up and open the batting for India. Gaikwad said, 'I'm excited to be joining up with Yorkshire for the rest of the English domestic season. It has always been a goal of mine to experience cricket in this country and there is no bigger Club in England than Yorkshire. 'I know how important it is that I hit the ground running at what will be a crucial part of the season. We have some vital games in the County Championship and the One Day Cup is a great opportunity to win some silverware.' Head Coach Anthony McGrath said: 'I'm extremely pleased to see Ruturaj sign with us for the second half of the season. He is a very accomplished cricketer with a natural all-round game that is well suited to the cricket we want to play. 'Ruturaj will give us some extra solidity in our batting lineup whilst having that ability to score quick runs when required. He's an exciting talent and one I know is highly rated across the game.' Gavin Hamilton, General Manager of Cricket added; 'Ruturaj has a proven record in all formats and is a multi-faceted cricketer that will strengthen us greatly in the second half of the season. 'Everyone at Yorkshire CCC is excited by Ruturaj's signing and we look forward to welcoming him in July.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘Abuse has become normalised': report details devastating impact of online hate
The amount of 'vile' online abuse directed at people in sport is getting worse and is having a 'devastating impact' on their lives, livelihoods and families, a new report by Ofcom and Kick It Out has found. One anonymous respondent said they had even barricaded themselves inside their house for a week for fear of who they might meet outside, while others spoke of the damage done by threats made to themselves or their families. They included Azeem Rafiq, who told the report that nothing could prepare him for the abuse he received after speaking out about racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Related: 'There's a dark side': 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell calls for online abuse to stop 'The impact of this experience on me as a human being and on my mental health has damaged my life to such an extent, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to quantify it,' he said. 'People would post on social media that I was a 'Dirty P-word'; that I should 'Fuck off back to Pakistan' and that 'All Muslims are bombers'. The abuse left me feeling incredibly paranoid, at times, and often made me question my sanity.' Meanwhile, the former rugby referee Wayne Barnes said that while he could cope with abuse suggesting that he should be hanged, and images of him as an effigy being attacked, it was a different story when it was directed at his wife. 'What made it worse was the direct impact over time on my family,' he said. 'Misogynistic language aimed at my wife because of her association with me, including comments like 'You fucking bitch! You slut! Tell your husband he's shit' and, at times, threats of sexual violence.' The report also spoke to sport stars, who said abuse had the potential to affect their performance, as well as presenters who said they often self-censored because of online hate. The Kick It Out chair, Sanjay Bhandari, said the report showed that abuse of people in sport had become 'normalised'. 'The impact of online abuse is undeniable, and the rise in discriminatory social media reports to Kick It Out last season shows it's getting worse,' he said. 'This isn't about a few hateful comments. It's about a culture of abuse that has become normalised. It's about a social media ecosystem that too often enables and amplifies abuse. And it's about victims who feel imprisoned by that culture of abuse.' While much of the abuse is not illegal under the law, the report found it still had a deep impact – with those sending it becoming bolder because of the perceived lack of consequences. Social media platforms now have a duty under the Online Safety Act to do more to protect users. However, Jessica Zucker, online safety director at Ofcom, said they needed to be more proactive. 'So many people who work in sport are subjected to vile abuse online,' she said. 'This is having a devastating impact on them, their livelihoods and their families, and no one should have to put up with it. The UK's new online safety laws mean tech firms now have to start protecting people from illegal forms of abuse. We'll be pushing companies hard to make their services safer by design, and holding them to account if they don't.'
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gravestone campaign for 'forgotten' Yorkshire cricketer Ted Peate
A campaign has been launched to raise money for a headstone for an international cricketer who lies in a currently unmarked Peate, from Skipton, who died in 1900, played for both Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the English cricket team, and was considered the best spin bowler in the world, according to his Ian Lockwood now wants to install a headstone on the bare patch of grass which marks his grave at Yeadon Lockwood said: "He's forgotten now but I want him to be remembered." Peate played for Yorkshire for eight years - seven of those as leading wicket taker - and took part in the first Ashes series against Australia in name is also the first to appear on the world-famous Lord's honours board after he took six wickets for 85 runs against Australia at the home of English cricket in was ultimately sacked, supposedly because of drunken behaviour and Mr Lockwood, who has chronicled his story in Ten Drunks and a Parson - the Life and Times of Ted Peate, told the BBC he could not find "any evidence that Ted actually committed any serious outrage".He said: "I'm not so sure he was the drunk that he's often portrayed as." Peate died from pneumonia at the age of 45 in Lockwood said after writing the biography: "I thought, 'I've enjoyed writing about you so much I owe you a gravestone'."He hopes to raise between £1,500 and £2,000 for the memorial to Peate, saying the cricketer's family could not not afford to buy him one all those years Lockwood said: "I just want to bring him back into public focus."If I make any royalties on the book I will be donating them to the campaign."I'm determined, one way or another Ted will have his gravestone." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Arab News
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Didn't see Pakistan making any effort against India in crucial Champions Trophy match, Azeem Rafiq says
ISLAMABAD: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq has said that he did not see Pakistan making any effort against India in their crucial Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Sunday. India secured a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan and pushed the title-holders to the brink of elimination from the tournament, with Virat Kohli hitting an unbeaten 100 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan have lost both their matches and will need Bangladesh to beat New Zealand on Monday to have any chance of staying in contention for a spot among last four teams in the tournament. Pakistan-born Rafiq, who went public with allegations of racism and bullying against Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 2020, said Pakistan had long been disappointing fans with their dismal performances, particularly in significant matches. 'I don't say this lightly. I didn't see an effort [by Pakistan]. I didn't see the, you know, the wanting to be out there and putting themselves in the fire line, you know, I didn't see that,' he said in Arab News-hosted Instagram live after Sunday's match. 'And it's been too long now, you know, it's been, it's been far too long.' Pakistan chased down a record 353 against South Africa this month in a tri-nation tournament at home but crashed in the final to 242 all out in a defeat to New Zealand. Pakistan hammered India in the final of the previous Champions Trophy in 2017. That was India's last defeat to Pakistan in a one-day international (ODI) match and Rohit Sharma's men have since won five of the last six games against their greatest rivals, with one rained off. Pakistan have been knocked out in the group stage at the last two ICC Men's Cricket World Cups and suffered the same fate at last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup after losing to co-hosts USA. Rafiq said the consistent poor performances had been embarrassing for Pakistani cricket fans, and someone needs to take responsibility to fix things. 'You know, you can't keep expecting your fans to just forget what's going on. That was embarrassing, and I don't think there's any other words for it,' he said. 'I think the coaching staff, I don't even know who is the selector [of Pakistani team] because there's been so many. Someone, somewhere needs to really fix up.' He pointed out that Dubai stadium was not filled to its 25000-seat capacity despite the India-Pakistan contest, which was not a good omen for the world cricket. 'I think that today should be a warning [to] not just Pakistan cricket, but to world cricket, you know, that ground [Dubai stadium] was not full. Honestly, that ground was not full. And, and at different times people were, it was pretty empty. But Pakistani fans were hardly there,' he said. 'This is you take advantage of this game, which is what world cricket does and expects that this is going to commercialize always. Be very, very careful... there were people that didn't want to go and watch [the match].'
