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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Winning NASCAR team owner Larry McClure passes away
Any long-time NASCAR fans know the name Larry McClure, as he was the co-owner at Morgan-McClure Motorsports alongside Tim Morgan and brother Jerry McClure, which operated a NASCAR team from 1983 through 2012. Larry's family confirmed that he passed away on Wednesday at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. McClure's race team won 14 Cup races including three Daytona 500s. They earned their first 500 win with Ernie Irvan in 1991, and then two more with Sterling Marlin in 1994 and 1995. They are one of just ten teams to ever won three or more Daytona 500s. They utilized the No. 4 car, which became iconic with its Kodak paint scheme. Advertisement While most of their race wins came at the superspeedway tracks, they also earned wins at Bristol, Watkins Glen, Sonoma, Darlington, and Martinsville. Bobby Hamilton earned their final win in 1998, winning from pole at Martinsville and leading 378 of 500 laps -- their most dominant victory. They also finished as high as third in the championship standings, courtesy of Marlin in 1995. The team's first driver in 1983 was NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, but it wasn't until Irvan's arrival in 1990 when they finally reached Victory Lane. Larry's nephew Eric McClure competed as a driver for many years, running almost 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, and he tragically passed away a few years ago at the age of 42. Read Also: JR Motorsports unveils special Red Bull schemes for SVG and Connor Zilisch Concerned teams argue in court over NASCAR subpoena for financial data Here's how to watch NASCAR on TNT, Max, and truTV this summer To read more articles visit our website.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Former Cricketer Evades Taking Kohli's Name After Gill's Animated Celebration
Last Updated: Sanjay Manjrekar avoided mentioning Virat Kohli while comparing Shubman Gill's celebration to Kohli's style in the Headingley Test. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was on Saturday, June 21, seen funnily avoiding taking Virat Kohli's name on air, when an assumed wicket celebration from Test skipper Shubman Gill mirrored his senior pro, who announced his retirement from the longest format last month. Gill charged towards the bowler, Mohammed Siraj, pointing at him in a way that signalled their well-executed plan had worked. Watching Gill's ebullient celebration, Manjrekar drew comparisons. He said that the former's reaction reminded him of someone familiar, someone who used to bat at No. 4. 'Who is this, Shubman Gill or someone else? When he bats, he seems so calm, composed, a completely different personality. Captain Gill, we are seeing this version for the first time," Manjrekar said while commentating. 'His celebration reminded me of someone, but I am struggling to place it. MS Dhoni never celebrated like that from mid-on, and it is not Rohit Sharma's style. Could be a No. 4 batter," Manjrekar added. Watch the video here: Meanwhile, it was perplexing to see Gill delaying the introduction of Shardul Thakur into the attack, which happened in the 34th over on Saturday, even though the other bowlers couldn't provide any breakthroughs. It didn't give any noticeable lift to India's bowling unit and it watched in dejection as the LBW decision against Joe Root off Siraj was overturned via DRS. But that didn't deter Pope as he reached his ninth Test century with a cheeky single off Bumrah as sun-washed Headingley greeted the fourth century-maker in two days. However, that irresistible force of nature, Bumrah, returned at the right time to nick off Root to end a threatening 80-run partnership for the third wicket. First Published:
Mint
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Shubman Gill, classy batting, and the inevitable century
The first thing you notice about any Shubman Gill innings is the crispness. His batting is all clean lines, geometric arcs and pristine timing. Gill may not have the traditional power game, but when he executes his short-arm jab pull shots, or essays cuts without flourish, you can see that he can pack a punch behind his strokes too. There was one moment during his first innings as the Indian Test captain, that Gill shed his normally unflappable demeanour and let his inner emotions come to the surface. When he had just laced the boundary that brought up his century, Gill's celebrations fleetingly resembled those of India's previous No.4. Virat Kohli wore his heart on his sleeve, and for a moment, so did Gill. An emotional hug with batting partner and vice-captain Rishabh Pant later, Gill was back to his regal self, bringing out the trademark bows to the crowd and his team. Gill came into this Test series versus England with an average of 35.1 over 32 games. Middling, you might have said. Not good enough, you might have thought. Hardly captaincy material, you might have pointed out. You would have been wrong. Before the Headingley game, Gill had only batted in the top three. In the 32 matches he had played, the overall average of someone in the top 3 was 33.6. That was because those games were mostly played on tough pitches, against deep bowling attacks. So Gill's figure of 35.1 was actually above-par, overall. He played 15 away Tests, and of those, 11 were in Australia, England and South Africa. All of which is to say that there was no doubting Shubman Gill's class, pedigree, or ability to churn out Test runs like he was born to do so. When faced with an attack that wasn't as disciplined, on a pitch that wasn't as spiteful, the range of Gill expressed itself. He was a commanding figure at the crease, never looking troubled. The only hesitation in his innings came when running between the wickets. Otherwise, he was supreme. It is very rare for a Test century to look pre-ordained, but from the moment Gill first put bat to ball, a three-figure score seemed to be his for the taking. England's bowlers weren't getting the movement off the seam or in the air to trouble him. They weren't precision monsters, landing the ball on a coin. It was a day where the sun was out in full glory. It was also a day on which Gill shone the brightest. At No.4, he was stepping into massive shoes. Sachin Tendulkar held that spot for years. When he left, Virat Kohli stepped in almost seamlessly. Two of the greatest India has produced, and No.4 had been their domain since three-plus decades. And yet, none of that pressure seemed to be visible in the slightest. In the middle, Gill was what he had always been: a highly skilled batter intent on scoring runs. 'Honestly, when I want to go out there and bat, I just want to play as a batsman,' Gill had said on match eve, and he lived up to those words. 'Whenever I'm going out there, I want to play as a batsman and want to dominate the opposition and be the best batsman in the series, and that's what I'm trying to look at.' Getting a hundred in his first innings as Test captain, and his first time batting at No.4 is the start Gill would have dreamed of. There is nothing like the authority performances in the middle bring, and for a new captain, it was immensely valuable. But Gill knows this is only the start. He has his sights set on the bigger goal. When asked if winning the IPL as captain would be bigger, or winning this Test series - Gill didn't have a normal templated answer. He was forthright. 'You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England,' he reflected on match eve. 'Maybe two, (and) if you are the best of your generation, maybe three. 'IPL comes every year, and you get to have a crack at it every year. So in my opinion, winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa is bigger." In the first game after Tendulkar retired, Kohli had hit a century at No.4. In the first game after Kohli has retired, Gill has now repeated that feat. As beginnings go, you can't ask for more.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Crown passed on as Shubman Gill inherits India's no. 4 spot
India's Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File) Wanderers, 2013: All eyes were on the Indian dressing room as Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay were battling it out against Dale Steyn and Co. This was the first Test after Sachin Tendulkar had retired and the talk in the leadup had been all about his replacement at No. 4. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were padded up but when the latter walked in to bat at the fall of Vijay's wicket, we all knew who would be the new king of Indian cricket . This time around, vice-captain Rishabh Pant has poured cold water on all the speculation by announcing that new captain Shubman Gill will be the heir apparent to the recentlyretired Kohli at No. 4. It is clear indication that the team management now considers Gill as their most valuable batter. 'Once Virat retired, coach Gambhir and I had a discussion and he wanted me to bat at No. 4, an idea that I endorsed as well,' Gill said in Leeds on Thursday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Tendulkar and Kohli turned No. 4 into a glamour slot with the 13,492 and 7564 runs they scored batting at that position, but both also got oneslot promotions when they first took up the role. Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar , meanwhile, came down from No. 3 to No. 4, just like Gill, when he made that slot his own back in the 1980s. 'I was batting at No. 3 before but when Vishy (GR Viswanath) retired, I was asked to come down at No. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 4. It was slightly easier to bat at No. 4 than No. 3, because by the time I came in to bat, the ball often got slightly older,' Vengsarkar told TOI. Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview It was the Mumbai right-hander's brilliant run with the bat at No. 4, when he got two centuries and a halfcentury, that helped India win a Test series in England in 1986. 'That was one series where I wasn't always getting the cushion of playing against the older ball. Our top three wasn't in the best of touch and I was often batting pretty early on. But at the end of the day, it's a game of confidence,' Vengsarkar said. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? In the second innings of the second Test, when the master right-hander scored a 102 not out to seal the series, he had come out with the score reading 9-2. While Vengsarkar went into that England series having scored runs in that part of the world before, Gill hasn't had a very good run in England. In the three Tests in England prior to this, the new captain aggregates a paltry 88. He needs to turn that record around pretty fast. The ball swinging in has been a cause of worry for the 25-year-old, and the new skipper has in the past often found his stumps rattled. 'The one suggestion I can give Gill is that he should try to get his bat down a little straighter instead of it coming down from gully, like it is right now. The right forearm should touch his waist as he looks to play the ball. That will allow him to play straighter,' Vengsarkar said. The dual job of captaincy and batting at No. 4 is another aspect that the Mumbai man had handled pretty well during his playing days. Gill will have to do the same again in challenging conditions. The fact that there is a bit of inexperience around him may make this slightly difficult. But Vengsarkar believes Gill has the ability to deal with the pressure, given his natural talent. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India tour of England 2025: KL Rahul hopes to play with childhood buddy Karun Nair for a long time
Senior batter KL Rahul is quite excited about Karun Nair's return to India's Test fold in the five-match series against England starting on Friday as he believes that his childhood teammate has displayed commendable resolve while dealing with the hardships of being left out in the past. Nair and Rahul, both 33, have played age-group cricket together since their childhood and are close friends. While Rahul has been a part of the Indian set-up, Nair endured a prolonged eight-year snub despite a good Test beginning, including a triple hundred against England. ALSO READ | Sink or soar? India's fresh-look Test team set for England showdown 'We started playing cricket as 11-year-old boys together and we have been on this journey ever since. Both of us have had our ups and downs. He got his opportunity, scored a triple hundred, faced a bit of tough time after that for a lot of reasons,' Rahul told Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals' media team after the season that concluded earlier this month. 'But what has stood out is the way he has performed in the last 2-3 years,' he added, referring to Nair's stellar run for Vidarbha in the domestic circuit. Rahul said Nair relied on going 'back to basics' during his time away from international cricket. 'We have spoken about his time in the UK and him having played County cricket, and the difficulties and the challenges that he faced. To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable. I hope both of us can play for a very long time for the Indian team,' he said. ALSO READ | Shubman Gill to bat at No. 4, confirms Rishabh Pant Rahul, who had a stellar IPL season with the bat, backed Nair to do well in his comeback series. Talking about his own preparations for the series, the right-handed batter said he began right after the IPL. 'I spoke to my coach as well to get prepared for this assignment. It's always a challenge coming to England as they are a pretty good side, especially when they play at home. It's going to be a challenge for all of us as we are a comparatively young team,' he said. Kohli, Rohit will be missed Rahul reiterated that the dressing room would miss Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom retired from Tests last month. 'Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade or so, and not having them around will be a huge miss. In my whole career so far, I have never walked into a team where there is no Virat or Rohit,' he said. 'The 50-odd Test matches that I have played, either Virat or Rohit or both of them have been there. To walk into that dressing room feels a bit strange. But of course, you have to respect their decision. They have given absolutely everything for the country and they will remain legends of Indian cricket. But it's time for the rest of us to step up,' he concluded.
