Canada qualify for men's T20 World Cup

The Canadian men's cricket team has qualified for next year's ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after defeating Bahamas by seven wickets in the Americas Qualifiers here

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Hindustan Times

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• Hindustan Times

Thunder's 'SGA' in rare air after Finals MVP prize rounds off remarkable season

Jun 23, 2025 10:10 AM IST June 22 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned one of the best individual seasons in NBA history by guiding the Oklahoma City Thunder to the league championship and being named the MVP of the Finals after their victory over Indiana in Game 7 on Sunday. HT Image Gilgeous-Alexander is only the fourth player - and the first since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 - to earn the scoring title as well as league and Finals MVP honors in the same season. "This isn't just a win for me - this is a win for my family, this is a win for my friends, this is a win for everybody who was in my corner growing up, this is a win for the fans, the best fans in the world," Gilgeous-Alexander said after hoisting the trophy at home in the Paycom Center. The 103-91 win over the Pacers brought the franchise their first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008. It also gave fans exactly what they have been dreaming of since the Los Angeles Clippers traded the promising point guard to Oklahoma City ahead of his sophomore season six years ago. The key figure behind the franchise's rebuild, he lifted the Thunder into the postseason last year after three straight losing seasons before his breathtaking 2024-25 campaign. Averaging 32.7 points on 51.9% shooting from the floor with 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game, the 26-year-old Canadian led the young Thunder team to a 68-14 record, good for the fifth-most wins in an NBA season. "We definitely still have room to grow and that's the fun part of this. So many of us can still get better," Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters. "It's not very many of us on the team that are quote-un-quote in our prime - or even close to it. We have a lot of room to grow individually and as a group and I'm excited for the future of this team." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Time of India

2 hours ago

• Time of India

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Finals MVP after powering Oklahoma City Thunder to historic Game 7 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Image via:/AFP The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA champions. In a packed Paycom Center, they clinched their first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008 with a 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. The victory capped off a remarkable season led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named NBA Finals MVP after another elite performance. The 26-year-old star completed a season for the ages with hardware that cements his place among the game's elite. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite company with MVP sweep Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history. He became the first player since LeBron James in 2012-13 to win both the NBA regular season MVP and the Finals MVP in the same season. 'For me this is a win for my family, it's a win for my friends, it's a win for everybody that was in my corner growing up,' Gilgeous-Alexander said after hoisting the Bill Russell Trophy. — NBA (@NBA) In Game 7, the Canadian guard delivered once again, finishing with 29 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, two blocks, and a steal. His steady leadership, even as Indiana led at halftime, helped Oklahoma City explode for a 34-20 third-quarter run that turned the tide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'It means everything. This is why you play the sport—you play every sport to win. We have a team full of competitors, we did what it took to be champions and we deserve this. We rose to the moment and here we are,' he added. Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG 40:11:00 8 27 29.6 2 12 16.7 11 12 91.7 0 5 5 12 1 2 1 5 29 11 Shai now becomes only the 11th player in NBA history to win MVP and Finals MVP in the same season— a group that includes icons like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O'Neal. He also became just the fourth player to win a scoring title and Finals MVP in the same season. After the final buzzer, Gilgeous-Alexander collapsed into coach Mark Daigneault's arms, overwhelmed. 'It doesn't feel real,' he said. 'So many hours. So many moments. So many emotions. So many nights of disbelief. So many nights of belief. It's crazy to know that we're all here, but this group worked for it. This group put in the hours and we deserve this.' Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (06/22): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more With this win, Oklahoma City now has its first title banner to hang, one earned with the youngest Finals-winning roster in nearly 50 years. As coach Daigneault summed up, 'They behave like champions. They compete like champions. They are an uncommon team and now they're champions.' The Thunder certainly deserved the win as they have been dominant this entire season. Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here

The Hindu

2 hours ago

• The Hindu

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first since LeBron James in 2012-2013 to win both NBA regular season and Finals MVP in same campaign

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) on Sunday after the Thunder guard helped his side to a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center. 'For me this is a win for my family, it's a win for my friends, it's a win for everybody that was in my corner growing up,' Gilgeous-Alexander, who has now become the first player since LeBron James in the 2012-2013 season to be named the MVP of both the regular season and the Finals in the same campaign, said. READ: Thunder wins second title, beats Pacers in Game 7 of NBA finals 'It means everything. This is why you play the sport—you play every sport to win. We have a team full of competitors. We did what it took to be champions, and we deserve this. We rose to the moment, and here we are.' The 26-year-old Canadian star joins an elite club of only 11 players to have achieved the feat, which includes James, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Moses Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Willis Reed. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, a pair of blocked shots, and a steal in the thrilling game 7 decider.