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NDTV
9 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Too Many Captains": Shubman Gill Receives Brutal Criticism After Loss Against England
Former Indian cricket team spinner Murali Kartik was not convinced by Shubman Gill 's captaincy in the first Test encounter against England. India failed to defend 371 runs in the fourth innings as the Gill-led side slumped to a 5-wicket loss. Kartik pointed out that Gill lacked authority on his debut as India captain and there were a number of players who were in his ear during the match. He explained that the appointed captain needs to take charge and senior players should just give suggestions. "We can look for excuses but the problem is that we scored 835 runs, one bowler picked up five wickets and despite that India lost the game by five wickets. I felt as if there were too many captains. I could not understand that. Sometimes KL Rahul was suggesting things, Rishabh Pant was suggesting things, Shubman Gill was doing it too, who is the actual appointed captain. I could not understand these signals being made. There is one captain," Kartik said on Cricbuzz. "I understand that if a senior player sees someone out of the place once or twice they make suggestions but it kept happening again and again ,which is not a good sign," he added. Gill's tactics in the first Test against England have drawn flak after the visiting side's five-wicket loss with former skipper Nasser Hussain stating that he "didn't quite have the on-field aura of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli". India lost the opening Test despite five of their batters scoring centuries, as England chased down 371 in the fourth innings to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. It was baptism of fire for Gill in his first Test as skipper since succeeding the now-retired Rohit Sharma, and Hussain said the youngster was "reactive rather than proactive" as a leader. "I saw someone finding his way. He (Gill) didn't quite have that on-field aura of Rohit and (Virat Kohli). I thought he followed the ball a lot and was reactive rather than proactive," Hussain said on Sky Sports. "When Rohit and Kohli captained, you looked down and you immediately knew who was in charge but when I looked down in this game I saw two or three captains, captaincy by committee," Hussain said, alluding to Gill not taking complete control of the team.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Shubman Gill didn't have Virat Kohli's aura': India's Test captain slammed after Headingley defeat
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England registered a five-wicket win over India in the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley, successfully chasing a challenging target of 371 on Tuesday. Ben Duckett led the charge with a brilliant 149, sealing a memorable victory for the hosts. For India, the match marked a tough beginning to Shubman Gill 's tenure as Test captain, despite the team producing five individual centuries. The result drew sharp scrutiny from former captains Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri, who expressed concerns over Gill's on-field leadership and tactical decisions. Former England captain Nasser Hussain compared Gill's presence and authority to his predecessors. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I thought I saw someone just finding his way, honestly. You've got to be very careful in the first Test match, the people he's taken over from, Kohli, and then Rohit Sharma. I thought he didn't quite have that on-field aura as the names I mentioned there. You look down on those two previous names, and you immediately see who was in charge of India," Hussain said on Sky Sports. Hussain also pointed out that Gill appeared to be sharing responsibilities with multiple senior players, which can sometimes happen when a new leader is still finding his feet. Poll What did you think about Shubman Gill's performance as captain in the first Test against England? Strong leadership Needs improvement Uncertain Not enough data yet "I looked down from the press box, the commentary position, there were a lot of captains; it was a bit captaincy by committee, which can happen in your early days as a leader because you're still senior players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul want to try and help you out as much as possible. I thought he followed the ball a lot. I thought he was reactive as opposed to proactive," he said. Gambhir & Agarkar Plot at the Birmingham Nets | Key Talks Ahead of 2nd Test vs England He also questioned India's bowling tactics during the match — particularly the use of Ravindra Jadeja — and suggested Gill could have been more assertive in guiding his senior spinner. "A word with Jadeja, maybe as a young captain, to go to such an experienced spinner, and go, you do know the rough is out there. Ravi Shastri and Mark Butcher are up there, going, show us where that ball is pitching, and it was pitching nowhere near the rough," Hussain explained. Hussain wrapped up his assessment with a comment on the final result and the lack of on-field communication around key bowling strategies. "Ravi was saying, a bit slow, a bit wide, bowl in the rough. I was surprised that not one of the senior players or captains went to Jadeja and said, Can we go a little bit wider. But Ravi's right, they lost the game for two things that he couldn't control," he added. As India look ahead to the second Test, questions are already being raised about Gill's tactical instincts and whether he can grow into the leadership role as the series progresses. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Nadiya Hussain says 'gratitude shouldn't be a muzzle' after BBC axe
TV personality and chef, Nadiya Hussain, has opened up about the pressure to be grateful over the years after announcing her decade-long tenure with the BBC has come to an end TV chef and former Great British Bake Off champion, Nadiya Hussain, has shared a powerful message about the expectation of 'gratitude' she feels as the child of immigrants. Hussain says she is 'allowed to feel more than just thankful' after her decade-long tenure with the BBC recently came to an end. In a new Instagram video, the TV chef said she received a ton of messages from people telling her to be 'grateful for the opportunity' and 'thankful for how far [she's] come,' after discussing her disappointment at having her BBC shows axed. In response, Hussain highlighted the pressure to clamp down on expressing sadness or frustration over the years, at the risk of sounding ungrateful - especially as the child of immigrants. 'My whole life as a child in an immigrant household, I used to think I had to be grateful all the time because I watched my family. Always grateful. 'Grateful for being let in. Grateful for having work - even if underpaid. Grateful for safety - even if it meant silence. Always grateful. Grateful even when I feel tired, lonely or disrespected.' She shared that over time the expectation to be grateful began to feel 'really heavy' and that it became something she felt expected to wear 'like a uniform'. 'Anytime I voiced frustration or sadness or wanted more, I could feel the invisible pressure. Like 'how dare you complain?' 'Aren't you lucky just to be here?''. Now, Hussain says she has learned she's "allowed to feel more than just thankful". 'I am a human being and I'm allowed to feel angry when I'm treated unfairly. I'm allowed to want better for myself and for my family. I'm allowed to speak up. I'm allowed to exist.' 'Gratitude has its place, but it shouldn't be a muzzle,' continues Hussain. Alluding to immigrants and their families she says: 'We didn't come here just to survive. We came here to live, to grow, to contribute, to belong. Not as a guest but as a person who has rights and dreams and dignity just like everyone else.' 'So no, I won't always be grateful,' concludes Hussain. 'And that doesn't make me ungrateful. It makes me human.' In a previous Instagram post in which she announced her ending ties with the BBC, Hussain shared that the TV industry 'doesn't always support Muslim women like me'. "The BBC have decided that they didn't want to commission a show. And for me, that was a huge turning point because it's something I've done for the past 10 years. "I was already on this steady trajectory of change and I was thinking about where I wanted my career to go, and when the BBC decided they didn't want to commission the show anymore, it really did kind of solidify everything for me, and it made me dig my heels in and think 'OK, I know where I want to be'.' The TV chef has fronted several food series for the BBC since winning The Great British Bake Off in 2025 - when the show was on BBC1 - including Nadiya Bakes, Nadiya's Fast Flavours and Nadiya's Simple Spices. She also worked on a documentary with the company entitled Nadiya: Anxiety and Me. A BBC spokesperson said: "After several wonderful series we have made the difficult decision not to commission another cookery show with Nadiya Hussain at the moment." The statement continued: "Nadiya remains a much-valued part of the BBC family, and we look forward to working together on future projects." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nasser Hussain pessimistic about Jofra Archer's return vs India: ‘I don't know if it's a gamble worth taking'
Right on the heels of their historic opening Test victory over India at Headingley, the England Test team has received yet another big boost. They welcome back one of the best bowlers in the world to their Test squad, with Jofra Archer included in the squad for the second Test match at Edgbaston. Jofra Archer last played a Test match for England in 2021.(REUTERS) Archer marks his return after 4 years away from Test cricket, having last played in 2021 after an explosive breakthrough that lasted only a couple of years. While there is big cause for optimism in Archer's return, he does come back from a string of different injuries with only one first class game under his belt, having played for Sussex against Durham last week. According to former England captain Nasser Hussain, Archer's return is something England will need to be very careful with, and suggested that the express fast bowler should not be rushed back to the team in Birmingham, and rather made to wait until the third Test match at Lord's. 'Firstly you have to say it's good news for Archer and England in that Jof must have been through so much with those [elbow and back injuries], the rehab, the pain, the mental torment of continually getting injured and making comebacks, so it's great to see him back in the squad, he hasn't played a Test match for four years,' said Hussain on Sky Cricket. 'Fundamentally if you're an England fan you should be pleased to see Jofra Archer back in a red ball squad.' Hussain not certain about tactical perspective: 'Who do you leave out?' However, Hussain raised a couple of questions: whether Archer was ready for red-ball cricket after a solitary First Class match this summer, in which he took a sole wicket, as well as who England were prepared to leave out from their pace attack. 'I think it's too much of a risk this week but it may have gone so well — I don't know Jofra Archer's body — it may have gone so well that they say 'we'll play you this week'. Then the problem is who do you leave out?' wondered Hussain. On the chopping block may be Chris Woakes, but a pace trio of Archer, Brydon Carse, and Josh Tongue might prove to be a touch one-note. However, Hussain did believe this is the right time to reintroduce Archer, with his assets in as closely-fought a series as this as shaping up to be potentially game-changing. With the Ashes in Australia on the horizon as well, Hussain sees this as a worthwhile punt. 'I do think it is a gamble worth taking, I just don't know if it's worth taking this week. I would do it a week after at Lord's. He's only just made his first-class comeback for Sussex for four years this week where he bowled 18 overs. When Archer's fully fit he is one of the best in the world. He is absolutely box office, he has that raw pace. But unfortunately for him he hasn't been fully fit for a very long time. So it is a gamble,' explained the pundit. Ultimately, Hussain's argument was that just a little extra preparation might be a good compromise, just to stay on the safe side for a bowler who has had a torrid time with recurring injuries. 'What is the hurry when we've waited so long? Why not wait another week just to make sure?' concluded Hussain. The second Test of the newly-minted Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy begins on July 2.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Express Tribune
Man robbed of Rs3m at his doorstep
A man was robbed of Rs3 million in broad daylight, outside his home, in the upscale Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area on Tuesday. According to police, four unidentified armed men riding two motorcycles snatched the cash from Shahid Hussain near Rehman Mosque in DHA Phase IV, within Gizri Police Station limits. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the suspects committing the crime. Hussain had just returned from a bank in Badr Commercial Area, located in the jurisdiction of Darakhshan Police Station, and was stepping out of his car when the robbers struck. One suspect pulled out a weapon from a bag and forcibly took the cash-filled bag from the vehicle. The suspects even opened the bag on the spot to confirm the amount before fleeing the scene. The footage shows passers-by present at the time of the robbery, but the suspects managed to escape without resistance. One suspect's face is clearly visible in the footage, while the others wore caps, masks, or helmets, to hide their identities. Police have registered a case on the complaint of the victim and launched an investigation.
