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The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
It's going to be a tough England tour for India: Rathour
Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession. First it was veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, and then skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli too walked into the sunset, leaving a huge gap. Shubman Gill will most likely be India's new Test skipper and will have a new-look top and middle order. The five-match series will begin on June 20 at Leeds, marking the start of a new World Test Championship cycle. "It's going to be a tough tour. It's not going to be an easy tour because the seniors have retired a lot. So, the young team is leaving. There could be a new captain. So, all these things will add a little bit of pressure," said Rathour, who spoke after Rajasthan Royals' win over Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). "But also it's an opportunity to showcase your talent and your ability". Rathour, who shared a good rapport with all top Indian batters during his stint, said 'the fans must respect the decision taken by the senior players'. 'All three of them were phenomenal cricketers who retired. So, I would have loved for them to carry on. But it's, again, a very, very personal decision. I'm close to all three of them. "So, you know, I would have, as I said, I would have loved to see them play more. But, again, it's a very, very personal decision, I think. And if they've taken this decision, we should respect that," he said. Rathour, who is the batting coach of RR, was expectedly effusive in his praise for their find of the season, the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played a key role in the team signing off with a win against CSK. Instead of an extravagant approach, he took some time and waited before unleashing his shots on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). "We've been working with him for quite some time now, maybe three to four months now. We've seen all these aspects, but it's great to see when he's doing that in a game, in pressure situations, in a big game like even today. You're right, the ball was doing a bit when he went in, hardly got any balls, didn't get on strike too much in the power play," Rathour said. "The kind of maturity he showed, the kind of temperament he showed, really good for him. And these kind of experiences will definitely make him a better player in coming time". Rathour rued that despite having a strong batting unit at their disposal, they lost winnable games and also blamed poor fielding for their misery. They managed to avoid last-place finish and believe that the worst is over. 'I don't think we fielded very well throughout the tournament. Bowling did let us down a few times, where you let them score too many runs, 10, 15 extra runs mostly every game'. "And then again, with batting also, batting was our strength. We had retained five batters in the squad, and that is, I believe, our strength. And, you know, we got terrific starts at times," he said. "We got ourselves into the positions where we should have finished the games, but unfortunately couldn't do that. It hurts. It was a little disappointing, but it also gives you a lot of hope for the coming season because I think this was the worst that is over." Apart from Suryavanshi, Rathour also picked out Dhruv Jurel for special praise. "He's [Jurel] got great temperament, that kid. He's got great technique as well as a batsman."
Chicago Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Gene Lamont is back in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform — 25 years after being fired as their manager
PITTSBURGH — Gene Lamont hadn't been in uniform since 2017, his last year as the Detroit Tigers bench coach. And it had been 25 years since he managed the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now 78, Lamont wasn't necessarily looking to return to a big-league dugout. But he couldn't resist when Pirates manager Don Kelly called last week and asked him to join the coaching staff. Lamont's first game back was Monday night, when the Pirates hosted the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series. Lamont returns to the Pirates for the first time since they fired him as manager at the end of the 2000 season after a four-year stint. The Rockford, Ill., native also managed the Chicago White Sox from 1992-95. Kelly was a utility player for the Tigers when Lamont was on their coaching staff. Lamont's title with the Pirates is special consultant. However, he primarily will serve as the de facto bench coach. When Derek Shelton was fired May 8, Kelly was promoted from bench coach to manager. Kelly never had managed at any level. 'It's more just being with Donnie,' Lamont said of his role. 'Maybe there are some decisions during the game that he'll wonder about. Do I have all the answers? I have the answers, but they're not always right. I'll give Donnie my opinion and hopefully it'll help.' The Pirates entered Monday with a 15-32 record and in last place in the NL Central. They trailed the division-leading Chicago Cubs by 13 games. 'I think we're a much better team than we've played,' Lamont said. 'I think the players know that. But you have to do it on the field. You've got to make pitches, and everybody knows we've got to hit a little better. I think that we will. Sometimes it takes time.' Kelly is happy to have Lamont as a resource. The Pirates are 3-6 since switching managers. 'Just a phenomenal baseball guy,' Kelly said. 'Taught me a lot as a player and looking forward to having him around, teaching the staff and the players what he knows.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gene Lamont is back in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform 25 years after being fired as their manager
FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates manager Gene Lamont, right argues balls and strikes with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after being ejected by Cuzzi in the second inning Monday, Sept. 20, 1999 against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates manager Gene Lamont, right argues balls and strikes with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after being ejected by Cuzzi in the second inning Monday, Sept. 20, 1999 against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gene Lamont hadn't been in uniform since 2017, his last year as the Detroit Tigers' bench coach. And it had been 25 years since he managed the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now 78, Lamont wasn't necessarily looking to return to a big league dugout. But he couldn't resist when Pittsburgh manager Don Kelly called last week and asked him to join the Pirates' coaching staff. Advertisement Lamont's first game back was Monday night when the Pirates hosted the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series. Lamont returns to the Pirates for the first time since they fired him as manager at the end of the 2000 season following a four-year stint. He also managed the Chicago White Sox from 1992-95. Kelly was a utility player for the Tigers when Lamont was on their coaching staff. Lamont's title with the Pirates is special consultant. However, he will primarily serve as the de facto bench coach. When Derek Shelton was fired May 8, Kelly was promoted from bench coach to manager. Kelly had never managed at any level. Advertisement 'It's more just being with Donnie,' Lamont said of his role. 'Maybe there are some decisions during the game that he'll wonder about. Do I have all the answers? I have the answers, but they're not always right. I'll give Donnie my opinion and hopefully it'll help.' The Pirates entered Monday with a 15-32 record and in last place in the NL Central. They trailed the division-leading Chicago Cubs by 13 games. 'I think we're a much better team than we've played,' Lamont said. 'I think the players know that. But you have to do it on the field. You've got to make pitches, and everybody knows we've got to hit a little better. I think that we will. Sometimes it takes time.' Kelly is happy to have Lamont as a resource. The Pirates are 3-6 since switching managers. Advertisement 'Just a phenomenal baseball guy,' Kelly said. 'Taught me a lot as a player and looking forward to having him around, teaching the staff and the players what he knows.' ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Gene Lamont is back in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform 25 years after being fired as their manager
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gene Lamont hadn't been in uniform since 2017, his last year as the Detroit Tigers' bench coach. And it had been 25 years since he managed the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now 78, Lamont wasn't necessarily looking to return to a big league dugout. But he couldn't resist when Pittsburgh manager Don Kelly called last week and asked him to join the Pirates' coaching staff. Lamont's first game back was Monday night when the Pirates hosted the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series. Lamont returns to the Pirates for the first time since they fired him as manager at the end of the 2000 season following a four-year stint. He also managed the Chicago White Sox from 1992-95. Kelly was a utility player for the Tigers when Lamont was on their coaching staff. Lamont's title with the Pirates is special consultant. However, he will primarily serve as the de facto bench coach. When Derek Shelton was fired May 8, Kelly was promoted from bench coach to manager. Kelly had never managed at any level. 'It's more just being with Donnie,' Lamont said of his role. 'Maybe there are some decisions during the game that he'll wonder about. Do I have all the answers? I have the answers, but they're not always right. I'll give Donnie my opinion and hopefully it'll help.' The Pirates entered Monday with a 15-32 record and in last place in the NL Central. They trailed the division-leading Chicago Cubs by 13 games. 'I think we're a much better team than we've played,' Lamont said. 'I think the players know that. But you have to do it on the field. You've got to make pitches, and everybody knows we've got to hit a little better. I think that we will. Sometimes it takes time.' Kelly is happy to have Lamont as a resource. The Pirates are 3-6 since switching managers. 'Just a phenomenal baseball guy,' Kelly said. 'Taught me a lot as a player and looking forward to having him around, teaching the staff and the players what he knows.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bryson DeChambeau Blames Wind for Costly PGA Championship Water Ball
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The third round of the 2025 PGA Championship is in the books and things are set up for a wild finish on Sunday. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler played phenomenal golf to take a lead, but late on Saturday, it appeared as though Bryson DeChambeau was the one in control. Then Quail Hollow's Green Mile took the LIV Golf star down a peg. As DeChambeau approached the 16th tee, he sat at 8-under with a one-shot lead. But like so many others, 16 added a stroke to DeChambeau's card with a bogey five. But it was 17 that truly turned his tournament on its head. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts after a putt on the 16th green during the third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May... CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts after a putt on the 16th green during the third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 17, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Considered one of the most difficult par-3s on Tour, the two-time U.S. Open champion sent his tee shot into the drink. He would ultimately card a double and sign for a 2-under 69, bringing him to 5-under overall. Following his round, DeChambeau detailed what happened at the Green Mile. "16 didn't feel like I played that hole terrible," he said. "Just hit the tee shot a little farther right because I knew the wind was hauling down off the right and I could have hit it through the rough and pushed it out to the right. "17, hit a great 9-iron exactly the way I wanted to. The wind just pumped it," DeChambeau said with a straight face. "Nothing I can do. Wind flipped from being neutral off the right like it was on 4, I believe, and it just was almost straight in and we misjudged that, considering on 16 we thought it was playing almost a little downwind." Bryson ➡️ Water on No. 17 The hardest hole on the golf course bites Bryson DeChambeau. — (@GOLF_com) May 17, 2025 He could be seen after his tee shot trying to move the ball with his mind. But May the 4th was a couple of weeks ago. But he remained in a positive mindset as he searches for his first PGA Championship title. When he finished his round, DeChambeau was just three back of Scheffler and in contention. Then the World No. 1 did what the World No. 1 does, as Scheffler dropped the hammer. He closed his day going 5-under over his final five holes to enter the clubhouse at 11-under. When Bryson finished his round, he was still in a very positive mindset. "I'm three back with one round to go in a major championship. So I can't complain too much," DeChambeau said. One must wonder how he feels now being six back to the world's best entering Sunday. More Golf: Brooks Koepka Challenges PGA Championship Heckler: 'Come Down Here'
