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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gibbs weighs in on Virat Kohli's Test retirement; says India is in
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs and ex-Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan weighed in on India batting mainstay Virat Kohli's absence from the upcoming five high-stakes Tests in England. Last month, Virat surprised the world by bidding adieu to his cherished Test format days after his long-time compatriot Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the whites. Gibbs believes the mental challenges of international cricket finally caught up to Virat. 'It happens to everyone. Time comes to an end. As a player, especially as a batter, I think the mental challenges of international cricket catch up with everyone. Virat is no different,' Gibbs told ANI. Dilshan sees Virat's absence as a miss for India, considering he made the number four spot his own and served as India's backbone for 14 years. However, looking at the broader aspect, Dilshan is assured that India will find his replacement for Virat, who garnered 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties, and India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format. 'Yeah, one of the great players produced in India. He has made the decision to retire at the right time. He is definitely going to be a miss. A long career and long experience do not make it easy for a youngster to take that number four position. Definitely, India will find a player for number four,' Dilshan told ANI. India is bereft of its batting bigwigs and is touring England with a relatively young side. While there are concerns over the results that might unfold under the new Test captain, Shubman Gill, former cricketers have advocated for India's success. Gibbs analysed India's depth and doesn't see a reason why the modern-day giants should struggle in England's challenging Test conditions. The former South African swashbuckler feels Virat has passed on the confidence to the young crop of Indian talent, which has left them in a 'good space'. 'There's so much depth in Indian cricket at the moment. I don't think they're going to have any issues going to England. I think these youngsters look very hungry. There's a certain look and feel that you have about them, that they're very confident,' he said. 'Maybe that confidence Virat instilled in them. He's been the shining light for India for a long time now. He's given them that confidence, that self-belief that he himself played with. I think it's rubbed off on all these youngsters. I think they're in a good space. There's a lot of depth. I think they'll be very good in England,' Gibbs concluded. (ANI)
IOL News
15 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Cardoso remains silent on Zwane snub as Mamelodi Sundowns eye Club World Cup redemption
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso found it hard to explain Themba Zwane's CAF Champions League final snub after losing to Pyramids on Sunday night. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix It was the question on every South African football fan's lips — where was Themba Zwane? As Mamelodi Sundowns battled Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final, the veteran midfielder and club legend remained anchored to the bench, his boots untouched, his presence silent. In a match of such magnitude, the absence of one of Sundowns' most influential figures sparked immediate speculation and a flurry of questions — none of which head coach Miguel Cardoso seemed willing to answer following their' 3–2 aggregate defeat to the Egyptian club. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Zwane, a stalwart in Sundowns' history and a pivotal figure in their 2016 Champions League title-winning campaign, remained an unused substitute throughout the decisive matches. During Sunday's post-match press conference Cardoso was pressed for clarity regarding the absence of Zwane. The Portuguese tactician, however, offered only a vague response, hinting at the need for midfield balance and a strategic approach to the game. 'I understand what you are looking for, but now is not the time to discuss individual player performances,' said Cardoso, while acknowledging Zwane's significance. 'This group is very qualified, with a lot of quality players. Themba is one of them.' The specifics of Zwane's omission were left unaddressed, fuelling speculation and adding an air of mystery to the situation. 'It's not just about accepting the loss; it's about recognising that we didn't play to the standard we should have in the initial stages of the game. We needed to approach the game differently,' Cardoso said, underscoring his focus on the team's overall performance rather than individual contributions.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jewel Andrew becomes the youngest West Indian ODI opener
Jewel Andrew became the youngest player to open the innings for West Indies ODIs and in limited overs cricket after the 18-year-old was pushed to the top of the order in the absence of veteran Evin Lewis, who sustained an injury. Andrew opened against England in the second ODI of the three-match series in Cardiff on Sunday. Playing only his third ODI match, the batter opened alongside Brandon King after England chose to bowl. At 18 years and 176 days, Andrew broke Xavier Marshall's record of being the youngest white-ball opener for the Men in Maroon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chi phí cấy ghép răng là bao nhiêu vào năm 2025 (kiểm tra giá) Cấy ghép răng | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Youngest opener for the West Indies in ODIs Jewel Andrew - 18 years, 176 days (WI vs ENG) - Cardiff, 2025 Xavier Marshall - 19 years, 47 days (WI vs SA) - Barbados, 2005 Kieran Powell - 19 years, 147 days (WI vs BAN) - Basseterre, 2009 Adrian Barath - 19 years, 324 days (WI vs ZIM) - Providence, 2010 In T20Is, Adrian Barath holds the record as West Indies' youngest opener when he played at 19 years and 320 days. The youngest ever to open for West Indies across formats is Robin Bynoe, who made his Test debut at 18 years, 31 days against Pakistan in Lahore in 1959. . Andrew was a part of West Indian Under-19 World Cup squad in 2024. He has been fast-tracked into the national team within a few months. Live Events It was not the best of the starts for Andrew as an opener as he was dismissed for a duck by Brydon Carse in the second over of the innings. However, Keacy Carty and King both brought up fifties to keep the West Indies on course for a big total in the first innings. West Indies need to win in the second ODI to stay alive in the series after England won the opening game at Edgbaston. Both teams made one change each to their playing 11 with Shimron Hetmyer replacing Amir Jangoo for the West Indies in the middle-order while Matt Potts came in for the injured Jamie Overton.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
HOPE ON THE STAGE Live Viewing Review: BTS' J-Hope shuts down fake abs rumors, slays singing and dancing worthy of ace tag
J-Hope, aka Jung Hoseok, is often categorized as a rapper in the globally popular K-pop group BTS. Third in line, in terms of age, he is also called the performance leader of the team, while RM takes on the general leader title. The latter has also gone on record to say that in his absence, he would hand the responsibility of the team to the former, thanks to his trustworthy skills. Called a rapper, the singer-songwriter began as a street dancer, and has time and again proven where his roots belong, with releases surrounding his underground days taking shape as some of his most loved tracks. Soon, he'll be closing off his first world tour, having toured Asia and North America, with encore concerts in his homeland. His official last city stop in the HOPE ON THE STAGE TOUR, before heading back to South Korea, was in Japan, with the first show in Osaka being streamed live globally across theatres with PVR INOX, and you bet we were there to witness it, all the way from India. Not far away from fashion taking the forefront in his life, J-Hope started off strong, with a red fit and some of his most celebrated solo songs, creating an unparalleled impact right from the get-go. One of the more anticipated performances, ARSON, on the street, i wonder, and more followed suit, and the crowd came alive for the star who never let loose even for a second. Older solo release, collaboration tracks, and more were in line, with each dance getting a louder reaction from the audience. J-Hope's latest songs, Sweet Dreams and MONA LISA, released post his military discharge, were like a fever dream, launching his appreciation score to the max for us. Finally, BTS ' group songs like Airplane Pt. 2, MIC Drop, Silver Spoon, and Dis-ease earned wild reactions from attendees who chanted the septet's names with such fervor, you'd know it was time for the group to reunite. The singer also addressed absurd rumors doing the rounds, but in a very J-Hope way, sharing a story from his military service about working hard towards maintaining his 'survival muscles'. His taut abs, visible from the white, fitted vest he fashioned over loose-fitting jeans, did the rest of the talking for him. HOPE ON THE STAGE was as real as it gets for the juggernaut, who has taken yet another chance to prove himself worthy of the all-rounder title that has longed for his acknowledgement.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Joshlin Smith case: WMACA calls for additional arrests
Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA) has welcomed the life sentences handed down to Kelly Smith and her co-accused in the harrowing case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith's disappearance. The case has become a chilling symbol of the ongoing crisis of child trafficking in South Africa. Joshlin Smith vanished and was reportedly sold for R20 000. The court found that Smith, along with two co-accused, conspired in the sale of the child. ALSO READ: You have a legal obligation to report child abuse – State Advocate While WMACA expresses satisfaction with the outcome of the trial, they firmly believe that more individuals were involved who have yet to face justice. 'There was a middleman, and there was a client. Someone wanted something from this child, and we still don't know who they are,' WMACA said. 'There are people who were nearby, who saw or heard things. Too many loose ends remain.' WMACA is calling on those convicted to come forward with the full truth now. With nothing left to lose, they urge the guilty to reveal the identities of any additional accomplices. One of the most disturbing aspects of the case, according to WMACA, is the involvement of Joshlin's mother. 'How does a mother even begin a conversation about selling her child? And how does that conversation lead to a buyer, whether for the entire child or body parts? It's diabolical.' ALSO READ: Bertha Gxowa creates awareness on child abuse Despite the absence of Joshlin's body, WMACA holds the convicted trio fully responsible for her disappearance, whether she is ultimately found alive or dead. 'Nothing less than a life sentence would have been acceptable,' the organisation stated. WMACA acknowledges and praises Judge Erasmus for delivering a sentence that sends a strong message. The organisation mourns that it took such a tragic and horrific case to bring attention to the horrors of child trafficking. 'Justice was served in court, but for Joshlin and countless other children who disappear without a trace, we may never know the full truth. We only wish that a little girl had not met such a gruesome fate for the world to take notice.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
