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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sharad Pawar: Why insist that celebs have voice on Hindi imposition
Kolhapur: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said celebrities such as cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should not be insisted upon to express their views on making Hindi a must in Maharashtra school curriculum through National Education Policy 2020. "Ask Sachin about cricket; don't force him to take a stand on Hindi imposition," the veteran politician said in Kolhapur on Friday. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray announced a march in Mumbai on July 5 against Hindi as a compulsory language for students in state schools from Class 1. Although NCP (SP) has declared support to the July 5 Mumbai protest march, Raj Thackeray said he wanted to see who — especially Marathi artists and sportspersons — turn up and who do not for the march. "I don't know what Raj Thackeray meant by that. Why should one insist that Sachin Tendulkar puts his views across (on the issue of Hindi imposition)? I can understand if he is asked to share his views about cricket. Don't ask such personalities about issues not related to them. The issue of imposition of Hindi is important for us. Someone seeking their views and saying 'will see who comes for the protest and who does not' is not good," Pawar said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kamiq 130 Edition. Pensato con quello che desideri, di serie. Škoda Scopri di più Undo At the receiving end of criticism after issuing a govt resolution on a three-language policy from Std I last week, state govt in a partial rollback on Thursday said the third language would be taught orally, in Stds I and II, with no textbooks given to students and tests or exams. The NCP (SP) chief added, "Teach Hindi in state schools from Std V. Ignoring Hindi is also not good, as around 55% of people in the country speak the language."
India Today
a day ago
- Sport
- India Today
ICC revises two-ball rule in ODIs: What's the change and why is it important?
In a significant move aimed at addressing growing concerns over lack of balance between bat and ball in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the long-standing two-new-balls rule in the 50-over format. The change, announced on June 27, 2025 as part of major rule changes across all formats, is being seen as a step towards restoring balance that many believe has been skewed in favour of batters for over a to the new ICC regulation, ODIs will still begin with two new balls, but only for the first 34 overs of the innings. Thereafter, the fielding side will select one of the two balls—whichever is in better condition—for use in the final 16 overs. The aim is to allow the ball more time to wear and tear, thereby potentially bringing reverse swing and late-innings bowling variety back into revised two-ball rule will come into play from July 2 in an ODI series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In its official statement, the ICC said: 'Two new balls will be used for the first 34 overs of an ODI innings, after which the fielding team will choose one of the balls for the remaining overs.'WHAT'S THE EXISTING RULE?Introduced in October 2011, the existing regulation mandated the use of two new balls—one from each end—across an ODI innings. As a result, each ball was in play for only 25 overs. While the rule was originally introduced to ensure a clean, hard ball for longer, its unintended consequence was the disappearance of reverse swing and a reduced role for spinners, particularly in the crucial death to this, ODIs used a single ball throughout the innings. Umpires would change the ball—typically after the 35th over—only if it became excessively worn or discoloured. This older method allowed for ball deterioration and reverse swing, making death-over bowling more unpredictable and THE STATS SAY?The rule change comes against a telling statistical backdrop. Since the two-new-balls rule came into effect in October 2011, a staggering 415 matches have seen team totals exceed 300 runs. By contrast, in the four decades between the first ODI in 1971 and September 2011, only 335 such high-scoring games were rule change has come into effect after the Sourav Ganguly-led ICC Cricket Committee made a recommendation to the chief executives of the India captain Sachin Tendulkar had, years ago, called the two-new-balls regulation 'a perfect recipe for disaster', arguing that it denied bowlers the opportunity to work with an older, reversing ball.'We haven't seen reverse swing, an integral part of the death overs, for a long time,' Tendulkar had said in a social media post, as he pushed for a more balanced contest. His views were echoed by former Australia pacer Brett Lee, who also backed the need for spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, too, had repeatedly flagged the issue, most recently on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat. 'Reverse swing is gone from the game now. The role of finger spin has also been reduced,' Ashwin said, warning that the 50-over format was 'meandering along' and risked becoming irrelevant unless fundamental changes were CHANGE AHEAD OF 2027 WORLD CUP?With the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa on the horizon, the ICC's intervention is timely. There has been growing concern globally over the health and relevance of ODI cricket in an era dominated by T20 leagues. By allowing bowlers more influence, especially in the later stages of an innings, the ICC hopes to reinvigorate interest and competitive balance in the 50-over format.- EndsYou May Also Like
India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
From Anderson-Tendulkar To Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 10 Test Trophies Named After Cricket Legends Like Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson, Clive Lloyd And More
photoDetails english Updated:Jun 27, 2025, 05:01 PM IST Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India vs England 1 / 10 This trophy honors the iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar and England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson. It symbolizes the modern era's fiercest battles between bat and ball and was introduced in 2025 as the official prize for the India-England Test series. Basil D'Oliveira Trophy: South Africa vs England 2 / 10 This trophy honors Basil D'Oliveira, a South African-born English cricketer Basil D'Oliveira whose selection for an England tour in 1968 played a pivotal role in exposing apartheid in sport. The trophy stands as a powerful symbol of integrity and progress. Benaud-Qadir Trophy: Australia vs Pakistan 3 / 10 Celebrating two of the finest leg-spinners in cricket history: Richie Benaud (Australia) & Abdul Qadir (Pakistan), this trophy reflects the artistry and legacy of spin bowling across generations. Warne-Muralitharan Trophy: Australia vs Sri Lanka 4 / 10 This trophy honors the two highest wicket-takers in Test history: Shane Warne (Australia) & Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka), highlighting a golden era of spin bowling dominance. It represents a clash of spin titans whenever these two nations meet. Clive Lloyd Trophy: West Indies vs Zimbabwe 5 / 10 A tribute to the legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd, who led his side to multiple World Cup victories and redefined Caribbean cricketing excellence. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia 6 / 10 One of the most fiercely contested Test series in modern cricket, this trophy honors two batting icons: Allan Border (Australia) & Sunil Gavaskar (India), who were instrumental in shaping their teams' legacies in the 1980s and 90s. Sobers-Tissera Trophy: West Indies vs Sri Lanka 7 / 10 This trophy celebrates the contributions of two pioneers in their nations' cricketing histories: Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies) & Michael Tissera (Sri Lanka), emphasizing mutual respect between these two cricketing cultures. Frank Worrell Trophy: Australia vs West Indies 8 / 10 Instituted to commemorate the first black captain of the West Indies, Frank Worrell, this trophy symbolizes sportsmanship and unity, most famously associated with the thrilling 1960–61 tied Test series. Richards-Botham Trophy: England vs West Indies 9 / 10 This trophy replaced the Wisden Trophy in 2020 and honors two fierce rivals and close friends: Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies) & Ian Botham (England), who epitomized the spirit and flair of 1980s cricket. Crowe-Thorpe Trophy: New Zealand vs England 10 / 10 This trophy pays tribute to two beloved cricketers: Martin Crowe (New Zealand) & Graham Thorpe (England), known for their stylish batting and immense contributions to their respective nations. It embodies mutual respect and the deep cricketing ties between England and New Zealand.
Mint
a day ago
- Sport
- Mint
Prithvi Shaw reveals how Sachin Tendulkar's words pulled him back on track: ‘I still believe in you'
Prithvi Shaw has been in the limelight since 2013, when, aged just 14, he scored 546 runs in the Harris Shield school cricket match. Since then, the child prodigy has gone on to break multiple records, even leading India to victory in the 2018 U-19 World Cup alongside prominent players such as Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma. The batter soon earned a place in the Indian team and was compared to Sachin Tendulkar himself. However, the story did not have a happy ending: the cricketer was dropped from the Mumbai Ranji team last year and snubbed at the IPL 2025 mega auctions in Jeddah. The batter struggled with discipline issues, and he later admitted that he had been in bad company during a difficult period. During this difficult period, Shaw revealed that very few people reached out to him, but one of them was his mentor, the Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who refused to lose faith in him. In an interview News24, Shaw revealed that Sachin still believes in him and recently told him to come back to the right track. "Sachin sir knows about my journey. Arjun and I have been friends since we were 8-9 years old. We've played together, grown up together. Sir was also there sometimes. I had a word with him a little while ago too. Hardly 2 month ago. He was practicing at the MIG. And I was there too. I spoke to him then too. When things go awry and you drift away, you need that mentor, who can light a spark into you. He still believes in me. He said 'Prithvi, I still believe in you, and I'll continue to do so'. Because he has seen me grow up. Even today, he tells me 'Sahi track pe aa ja, jaise pehle tha' (Come back on the same track as earlier). Everything is possible in the next 13-14 years. So he believes in me and that means a lot," Shaw told the TV channel.
India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
Sachin Tendulkar to Rishabh Pant: Indian batters with most Test centuries in losing cause, Virat Kohli also in the list
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Sachin Tendulkar's name is on top of this list. Sachin Tendulkar scored 8 centuries in his career in foreign matches in which Team India lost. Virat Kohli is at second place in this list. Virat has scored 7 centuries in losing cause in Test matches. Sunil Gavaskar's name is also there in this list. Gavaskar has a total of 6 centuries to his name. Rishabh Pant's name is also there in this list. He has scored 5 centuries in losing Test matches. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin also in the list. Azharuddin has scored 4 centuries in lost matches. Dravid has scored 4 centuries in losing Test matches.
