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Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
These stats show decline in Bumrahs bowling speed during day 3 at Manchester
Manchester [UK], July 26 (ANI): India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's bowling has evidently seen a decline in speed in the Test series against England. Bumrah had a largely forgettable day on the field during day three of the match. He finished the day with 15 overs bowled, 48 runs conceded and just one wicket of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith to show for. His overall spell reads, 1/95 in 28 overs taking into account his bowling on day two. Notably, during this series, there has been a decline in the number of 140-plus kmph balls delivered by Bumrah. The pacer, who is only featuring in three Tests of the series, bowled 106 such deliveries out of 266 total deliveries bowled at Headingley, 39.84 per cent of his total balls were above 140-plus kmph. He took a five-wicket haul in the first innings, but went wicketless in the second while defending 371 runs unsuccessfully. At Lord's during the third Test, 69 of Bumrah's 257 balls (26.84 per cent) were 140-plus kmph. In this Test, he took a first innings fifer, following it with two more wickets in the second innings. But India lost by 22 runs, failing to chase 193 runs. Now, during the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Bumrah could bowl only one ball above 140-plus kmph out of a total of 173, barely (0.57 per cent). While he had missed the Edgbaston Test after playing at Leeds to prepare himself for Lord's, Bumrah has pulled a back-to-back with Lord's and Old Trafford Tests, with eight days in between the Tests. Bumrah notably struggled with his fitness during the second session. After the new ball was taken in the 91st over, Bumrah could bowl only one over with it, going for 11 runs before walking off the field. As per Sky Sports, Bumrah returned to the field in the 98th over, which was bowled by Shardul Thakur, but was hobbling a bit, after jolting his left ankle while coming down the stairs earlier on. Even ex-Indian coach Ravi Shastri pointed out Bumrah's struggles while walking. Later Shastri said in his live commentary that Bumrah would be back to bowling after second session."Bumrah is out in the middle but he will be able to bowl only after tea," Shastri said on air, according to Cricbuzz. Bumrah was in fact back to bowling during the final session, opening the bowling and got Jamie's wicket. Despite being the third-highest wicket-taker in the series with 13 scalps in five innings at an average of 26.69, with two five-wicket-haul, the numbers still look underwhelming as he was coming back to Tests after a long injury lay-off, which happened during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 against Australia away from home, during which he took a record-shattering 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, with two four-fers and three five-wicket hauls to his name. Will Bumrah be back at his best on day four? Is there indeed something up with his fitness? Only time will tell. (ANI)
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
PR Sreejesh To Be Awarded Bharat Gourav Award By East Bengal: Report
PR Sreejesh, ex-Indian hockey goalkeeper, to get Bharat Gourav award from East Bengal on August 1. Former Indian hockey team goalkeeper and two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh is all set to be awarded the 'Bharat Gourav' award by East Bengal, according to a report by Sangbad Pratidin. After former India captain Sourav Ganguly, Sreejesh is the second Indian athlete to receive this award. According to tradition, East Bengal's foundation day will be celebrated with grandeur on August 1 this year too. On that day, the winners of the annual awards will be acknowledged. Besides two Olympic medals, Sreejesh has also been part of the Indian men's hockey team that won gold at the 2014 and 2022 Asian Games, as well as four gold medals in the Asian Champions Trophy. After announcing his retirement from hockey, Sreejesh took up coaching and currently manages the Indian men's junior team. Besides the Bharat Gourav and Lifetime Achievement awards, the best footballers and cricketers of the year will be honoured on that day as well. Former East Bengal football captains Satyajit Mitra and Mihir Bose will be felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Awards. Midfielder Souvik Chakrabarti and Soumya Guguloth will be awarded the Best Footballer of the Year Awards. Allrounder Kanishk Seth will be awarded the Best Cricketer of the Year. The PK Banerjee Memorial Award will be given to Sanjoy Sen and Antony Andrew for Best Coach of the Year. Karuna Chakraborty and Karthik Indu will be awarded Best Referees of the Year. The Pride of Bengal Award will be given to East Bengal and Indian midfielder Sangita Basfore. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 14:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
19-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Don't have Pahalgam attackers yet, but...: Priyanka Chaturvedi on match with Pak
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the BCCI allowing ex-Indian cricketers to feature in a match against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament reflected its "moral bankruptcy" despite publicly adopting a hard stance on cricketing ties with the neighbouring a hard-hitting post, Chaturvedi also reminded the Centre of its "no-engagement" stance with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 Rajya Sabha MP said while India was yet to nab the Pahalgam terrorists, over three months after the incident, it was "desperate to resume" cricket matches with Pakistan. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley."Absolutely shameless! Hello GoI (government), what happened to no engagement with Pakistan? We don't have the Pahalgam terrorists yet but here we have an Indian side desperate to resume cricket matches with Pakistan," Chaturvedi tweeted."If nothing else, atleast think of those families who lost their loved ones in the terror attack. Hello BCCI, ICC - the blood money you'll seek shows your moral bankruptcy," she further WCL, which kicked off on July 18 in England, brings together former international cricket stars from different countries. India, which will be led by Yuvraj Singh, will clash against Pakistan on Sunday (July 20) at also shared a poster of the high-profile clash featuring former cricket stars Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Shoaib Malik, and Mohammad WCL, a private league, is organised by actor and co-owner Ajay Devgn and founder Harshit Tomar. It is approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).After the Pahalgam attack, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla emphasised that India would not play any bilateral cricket against Pakistan - not even in neutral Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently said the Centre had no objection to India playing against Pakistan in multilateral sporting events.- Ends
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First Post
30-06-2025
- Business
- First Post
Why has Mazagon Dock bought controlling stake in Sri Lanka's Colombo dockyard?
Mazagon Dock, India's biggest warship builder, has bought a controlling interest in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC). The Indian government-run firm headquartered in Mumbai and chaired by ex-Indian Navy captain Jagmohan has bought Sri Lanka's biggest dockyard and publicly-listed company for $52.96 million (Rs 452 crore) in cash read more Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd has acquired a stake in a Sri Lankan dockyard. The Indian government-run firm bought a controlling interest in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC). But what do we know about the deal? And why has Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders bought a stake in the dockyard in Colombo? Let's take a closer look: What we know First, let's take a brief look at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is India's biggest warship builder. It was incorporated as a public firm in 1934. Headquartered in Mumbai, it is chaired by ex-Indian Navy captain Jagmohan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It has a market capitalisation of $15.12 billion (Rs 1,29,254 crore). It has a turnover of around $1.13 billion ( Rs 9,660 crore). Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders bought a 51 per cent stake in the CDPLC. CDPLC is Sri Lanka's biggest dockyard and a publicly-listed firm. Located within the port of Colombo, it has been in business for over five decades. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is India's biggest warship builder. The deal was made in cash for $52.96 million (Rs 452 crore). 'The Board of Directors of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited inter alia considered and approved the acquisition of a controlling and substantial stake of Colombo Dockyard PLC by way of an investment not exceeding $52.96 million (approximately Rs 452 crore) considering prevailing exchange rate) in the securities of CDPLC through a combination of primary subscription and secondary acquisitions from the shareholders of CDPLC,' a statement from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders read. The CDPLC has been in poor financial health for a while. The firm saw a loss of Rs 70 crore in 2024. Onomichi Dockyard, which had controlling interest of CDPLC, approached both the Sri Lankan and Japanese governments for relief. Onimichi previously owned a 51 per cent stake in CDPLC. Why has it made this deal? Experts say the move is aimed at countering China's growing footprint in Sri Lanka as well as the IOR. China owns an 85 per cent stake in Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG). It also has a 99-year lease on Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP). Experts also say the deal gives MDL a foothold into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Despite the CDPLC's recent financial difficulties, the port's strategic location and history could make it an invaluable asset for MDL. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After all, the CDPLC is the Sri Lankan government's leading shipbuilder and ship repair firm. It services over 200 ships every year – and can handle vessels up to 125,000 DWT. It also has clients and government contracts across Asia, West Asia, and Africa. It is known for building complex offshore support vessels, cable-laying ships, tankers, and patrol boats for clients across Japan, Norway, France, the UAE, India, and several African nations. It is Sri Lanka's only shipyard which offers an integrated portfolio of services-ranging from in-house design and construction to advanced repair and marine steel fabrication. The move also helps out Sri Lanka. This because the Sri Lanka Employees' Provident Fund owns 16 per cent of the CDPLC, its insurance fund owns around 9 per cent and the ports authority owns five per cent. The CDPLC going under would have also meant the loss of jobs for those employed at the dockyard. It could also be the first step towards MDL becoming a global player in shipbuilding. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This is the first time an Indian shipbuilding firm, either state-owned or private, has bought a shipyard overseas. 'With this, MDL begins its transformation from a domestic shipbuilder to a regional maritime player with global ambitions," Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited wrote on its social media account on X. 'Aligned with Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, this move strengthens India's regional maritime influence and expands MDL's global reach,' it added. 'This is not just an acquisition, it is a gateway. It marks our first international foray and reflects our ambition to transform into a global shipbuilding enterprise. With Colombo Dockyard's strategic location, proven capabilities, and strong regional presence, this step will position MDL as a key player in South Asia and lay the foundation for our emergence as a global shipyard,' MDL chairman Captain Jagmohan said. 'With this acquisition, MDL positions itself not only to strengthen its presence in the region (IOR) but also to enhance its competitiveness in the global shipbuilding and marine engineering arena,' an MLD spokesperson added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
India.com
30-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Not Jasprit Bumrah, Sanjay Manjrekar picks THIS 33-year-old as player India need badly in second Test vs England
Jasprit Bumrah. New Delhi: India lost the first test of the five matches series against England by five wickets and their bowling line looked like a blunt tool throughout the match. But Jasprit Bumrah was again on top of the world, bowling as well as he can and claiming five first-innings wickets. The new Test captain, Shubman Gill, too made an impression with a spectacular 147 to become the youngest Indian after Virat Kohli to record a century on his debut as a captain of the Test team. Irrespective of these personal feats, ex-Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that it might be KL Rahul at this moment that India needs the most. KL Rahul was India's highest scorer in the second innings of the first Test match by making a good 137. Sanjay Manjrekar in his interview with ESPN Cricinfo stated that Rahul cannot be a one-hundred wonder and has to continue his good form through the series. Manjrekar had also said that he had hopes that Rishabh Pant might have a good run throughout the rest of the games. 'Rishabh Pant enjoys Test matches. He has not got enough runs. So he is hungry. I see Pant carrying his form, but there is another senior batter in the team, who now has got no choice but to carry his form right through the series. Indian cricket needs him badly, and KL Rahul cannot be a one-hundred wonder or a one-Test-match performer,' Manjrekar said. Exceptional talent in Test cricket India has Rishabh Pant, who crackled during the first Test with a 134 and a 118 and became the first-ever wicketkeeper-batter to score centuries on both innings of a Test match. Hail his performance, Sanjay Manjrekar commented that scoring two hundreds in 48 hours is a feature of a very great talent. 'Any batter who gets two hundreds in a Test match, it takes a lot out of you mentally, not so much physically, getting a hundred in the first innings, and 48 hours later, you have the same kind of reserve to get another hundred. So that is a hallmark of an exceptional player,' he added
