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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Record win! New Zealand seal biggest Test victory; Zimbabwe suffer worst-ever defeat
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (@BLACKCAPS on X) New Zealand achieved its largest test victory by defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in the second test, securing a 2-0 series win on Saturday. Zimbabwe, facing a 476-run deficit, was dismissed for 117 during an extended first session on Day 3 against New Zealand's powerful pace attack. It was their biggest win and Zimbabwe's worst-ever defeat. First-time fast bowler Zakary Foulkes secured impressive figures of 5-37 in the second innings, following his four-wicket performance in the first innings, nearly achieving a 10-wicket milestone in his first test. Foulkes' match figures of 9-75 set a new record for New Zealand's best bowling performance by a debutant, surpassing Will O'Rourke's 9-93 against South Africa at Hamilton last year. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The pace bowling unit, including Matt Henry (2-16), Jacob Duffy (2-28), and Matthew Fisher (1-22), contributed to Zimbabwe's lowest series total, dismissed in 28.1 overs. "Obviously we lost the toss, but we bowled very well in the first innings. We talked about keeping the standards up," Mitchell Santner said. Nick Welch remained unbeaten with 47 runs from 71 balls, while captain Craig Ervine scored 17, being the only two Zimbabwe batters reaching double figures. New Zealand declared their first innings at 601-3, featuring unbeaten performances from Rachin Ravindra (165) and Henry Nicholls (150), who shared a 256-run fourth-wicket partnership. Devon Conway contributed 153 runs in New Zealand's highest total against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's second innings began poorly against New Zealand's strong bowling attack led by Henry. Henry, who claimed 16 wickets in the series, dismissed Brian Bennett for a pair, bowling him out on the third ball. Brendan Taylor's return to test cricket after a 3.5-year ban was unsuccessful, as Henry's precise bowling led to his dismissal in the slips. Zimbabwe struggled at 24-3 within six overs after Sean Williams was caught by Duffy off his own bowling. Welch and Ervine managed a 25-run partnership before Fisher captured Ervine's edge. Foulkes claimed five wickets in six overs, while Duffy ended the match by dismissing Tanaka Chivanga. New Zealand's previous largest test victory was also against Zimbabwe, winning by an innings and 301 runs at Napier in 2012. This marked Zimbabwe's sixth consecutive test loss this year. "It's obviously been disappointing, specially the way we finished today. But we had a really tough, high-skilled opposition and it shows where we stand as a team in the test circuit. A lot of work for us to do and I think everyone will digest things differently, but you can see the space between us and the top teams," Ervine added. New Zealand won the first test by nine wickets in three days at the same venue. While the series wasn't part of the World Test Championship, New Zealand completed their Zimbabwe tour undefeated, including victory in a T20 tri-series with Zimbabwe and South Africa. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Boston Globe
06-08-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
Chikungunya spreads in southern China
Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus of the same name. The chikungunya virus was first identified in people sickened during an outbreak in Tanzania in 1952. Its name is derived from a word in the Makonde language, which means 'that which bends up,' due to the severe pain it can cause. Chikungunya is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and mostly causes mild symptoms. The majority of people who get chikungunya recover without needing medical attention after one to two weeks. Advertisement What are the symptoms of chikungunya? Chikungunya typically produces symptoms including fever, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, and a rash. But in rare cases, it can cause debilitating joint pain that persists for months or even years. Patients who get severely ill often require hospitalization because of the risk of organ damage. The World Health Organization says severe cases and deaths are rare and mostly occur in babies or elderly people with underlying health conditions. Is there a treatment or vaccine? There is no specific treatment for chikungunya, but health workers can treat the symptoms by giving medicines to lower fevers or ease muscle pain. Two vaccines have been approved in several regions, including Britain, Brazil, Canada, and Europe. Those are mostly targeted at travelers and are not widely available in the countries most affected by chikungunya. Where does chikungunya normally occur? Chikungunya causes regular outbreaks in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, with occasional small epidemics in Europe. Advertisement As of July, there have been about 240,000 cases of chikungunya, including 90 deaths in 16 countries, according to the European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control. The countries that reported the highest number of infections were Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru. What's happening in China? With thousands of confirmed cases, this appears to be the biggest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China, according to César López-Camacho of the University of Oxford. 'What makes this event notable is that chikungunya has never been established in mainland China before,' he said in a statement. 'This suggests that most of the population had no preexisting immunity, making it easier for the virus to spread quickly.' In response to the outbreak in Foshan, near Hong Kong, Chinese authorities have begun taking measures like distributing mosquito nets, having workers spray residential areas, streets, and construction sites with insecticide. People who do not empty bottles, flower pots, or other outdoor receptacles, where water might accumulate and allow mosquitoes to breed, can be subject to fines of up to 10,000 yuan ($1,400) and have their electricity cut off. Unusually heavy rains and high temperatures this year have worsened the crisis in China. Are we seeing more chikungunya outbreaks? Yes. The number of outbreaks has increased since 2000, just as there have been more outbreaks of other mosquito-transmitted diseases like dengue and Zika, according to Robert Jones, an assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Jones said in a statement that in 2013, chikungunya was first seen in the island of St. Martin and that over the next three years, cases were confirmed in almost 50 countries in the Caribbean and the Americas, with more than one million suspected cases. Advertisement Jones said the risks of chikungunya epidemics have risen due to climate change and urban expansion, warning that the current outbreak could spread to other parts of southern China with humid climates and dense cities.
Associated Press
18-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ZRG Appoints Susan Gallagher President of Consulting Solutions
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. and CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG, the fastest-growing global talent advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Susan Gallagher as President of Consulting Solutions. Gallagher will lead the continued expansion and integration of ZRG's global consulting platform, further enhancing the firm's ability to help clients align leadership, culture, and strategy for long-term success. Gallagher brings more than 25 years of experience building and leading high-performing consulting organizations. She was one of the founding partners at Huron Consulting Group, where she helped grow the business through its IPO and into a public company. Most recently, she served as CEO and part owner of Bravanti, a private equity backed firm, which Susan led the sale of to ZRG Partners in 2024. Gallagher's leadership spans large-scale enterprises, mid-market ventures, and entrepreneurial spinout - all with a focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes. 'Susie is exactly the kind of leader we look for at ZRG: forward-thinking, results-driven, and ready to break from convention,' said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. 'As demand for modern advisory solutions continues to rise, Susie's experience and vision will be instrumental in scaling our consulting platform and delivering even greater value to our clients.' Under Gallagher's leadership, ZRG Consulting will focus on several strategic priorities: Expanding and unifying consulting capabilities under one integrated platform Investing in top talent to strengthen culture and client delivery Deepening industry alignment to provide sharper, more tailored solutions 'I've spent my career building businesses by staying close to the people who matter - our clients and our teams,' said Gallagher. 'ZRG isn't here to replicate the old consulting playbook. We're building something bolder: a more connected, agile, and human advisory model that's built for today's pace of business. That's what drew me here - and what I'm excited to lead.' Gallagher is widely recognized for her culture-first leadership and track record of driving scalable growth across sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and professional services. She is a frequent speaker on leadership transformation, talent strategy, and the future of work and she is an active civic leader in the Chicago community. This appointment reflects ZRG's ongoing momentum and commitment to delivering modern, data-enabled advisory solutions. Through the firm's proprietary Zi platform and client-first delivery model, ZRG helps organizations find, grow, and align talent with the speed and intelligence today's business landscape demands. About ZRG ZRG is a leading global talent advisory firm that is changing the way companies hire and manage talent. Its data-driven approach to executive search, interim solutions, and consulting helps organizations make better decisions, faster. Powered by its proprietary digital platform, Zi, ZRG blends insight, execution, and agility to deliver outcomes that matter. With backing from private equity partner RFE Investment Partners , ZRG is one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Contact: John Mooney, Over The Moon PR, (908) 720-6057 [email protected]
