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India Gazette
12 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
CPL: KKR team mentor Dwayne Bravo replaces Phil Simmons as new Trinbago Knight Riders head coach
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have announced the appointment of former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as their new head coach for the upcoming edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025. Following the latest development, Bravo has replaced Phil Simmons, who is currently serving as the head coach of the Bangladesh men's team. 'It's an honour to be given the opportunity to be Head Coach of TKR, a team that's very close to my heart. I would like to personally thank Coach Phil Simmons for his time and commitment over the last few years, and now I look forward to this new challenge for me and my staff,' Bravo said in a social media post of the franchise. During his stint in the Caribbean Premier League as a player, Bravo made 107 appearances between 2013 and 2024 and scalped 129 wickets while maintaining his economy rate at 8.74. Of 11 seasons, Bravo represented the Trinbago Knight Riders in nine. He lifted the title five times, including the season when he led St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a memorable title run in 2021. Last year, Bravo was appointed as the head coach of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. In the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), Bravo retired from the league in 2022 and served as a bowling consultant for the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. In IPL 2025, Bravo joined the Kolkata Knight Riders to replace Gautam Gambhir as the team mentor. Under his watch, the Knight Riders, the defending champions, failed to defend their crown and finished eighth with 12 points. The renowned West Indies all-rounder lifted four IPL titles with CSK in different roles. The decorated Caribbean star is the sixth-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 183 scalps and the first player to win two purple caps in the tournament, in 2013 and 2015. (ANI)
India Today
15 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
CPL 2025: Trinbago Knight Riders appoint Dwayne Bravo as new head coach
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have appointed Dwayne Bravo as their head coach for the 2025 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), ushering in a new era for the most successful franchise in tournament history. Bravo replaces Phil Simmons, who has taken up the role of head coach of the Bangladesh men's national team.A CPL stalwart, Bravo's association with the tournament stretches back to its inception in 2013. He played 107 matches across 11 seasons, finishing with 129 wickets at an economy rate of 8.74. Nine of those seasons were spent with TKR, a franchise he helped to four titles, and a fifth with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2021—his lone season away, which also saw him lead the side to their maiden an honour to be given the opportunity to be head coach of TKR, a team that's very close to my heart,' Bravo said in a post on social media. 'I would like to personally thank Coach Phil Simmons for his time and commitment over the last few years, and now I look forward to this new challenge for me and my staff.' This appointment continues Bravo's growing coaching portfolio. Last year, he was named head coach of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20, another team owned by the Knight Riders group. He also served as a mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 IPL and had stints as a bowling consultant with Chennai Super Kings in 2023 and 2024, following his retirement from playing in the IPL in the international level, Bravo was the bowling consultant for Afghanistan during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where the team made a historic run to the semi-finals before being knocked out by South will be hoping Bravo's experience and leadership can take them back to the top after a mixed campaign in CPL 2024. The franchise finished third in the league stage but bowed out in the Eliminator following a defeat to Barbados his transition into coaching, Bravo isn't done playing yet. The 40-year-old will feature once again alongside Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard for West Indies Champions in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), set to begin in England on July 18. The Caribbean side will open their campaign against South Africa Champions at Edgbaston on July 19. Last year, they reached the semi-finals before being ousted by Bravo at the helm, TKR will look to blend experience with youth as they aim for a record-extending fifth CPL Watch
CTV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Midfielder Kianz Froese returns to his Manitoba roots, signs with Valour FC
Newly signed Valour FC midfielder Kianz Froese, who grew up in Brunkild, Man., is shown in this handout photo at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, on Monday, June 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ashley Chomyn/Valour FC **MANDATORY CREDIT** After nine years in Germany, Kianz Froese was working on the family's coffee plantation/farm in Cuba when he got a call from Josh Carabatsakis, Valour FC's director of football operations. The message was simple. '(He) told me I should come play,' Froese recalled. 'And then presented me the opportunity to come home and play.' The 29-year-old attacking midfielder said yes, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Canadian Premier League side, plus a club option for 2026 It's a homecoming for Froese, who was born in Cuba but came to Manitoba with his family when he was one. 'It feels good,' he said. 'It's been a while since I've been back in Winnipeg. So (I'm) happy about it.' A former Canadian youth international at the under-17 and under-20 ranks, Froese was 19 when he won senior caps for Canada against Ghana in October 2015 and the U.S. in February 2016 Froese was born to a Cuban mother and Canadian father. They met in Cuba, where his father was involved in a project bringing solar ovens to Cuba. His mother returned to Cuba after Froese's father died. Froese joined the Whitecaps residency in September 2011 after a training stint with FC Edmonton, making the move from his hometown of Brunkild, Man. He was named the Whitecaps' Most Promising Player for 2015, after a productive year that saw him make his MLS debut, score his first MLS goal and make his senior international debut. He left for Germany and the second division club Fortuna Duesseldorf in early 2017. He had the option of staying in Vancouver, but wanted to experience playing in Europe. In December 2017, he was promoted to the Duesseldorf first team. In July 2019, he switched to FC Saarbruecken before moving to TSV Havelse and SV Wehen Wiesbaden, which he helped gain promotion to the German second division before leaving in July 2024. Froese set a record in the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) for assists by a lower-division club while with Saarbruecken, which was promoted to the German third-tier while he was there. Froese, who also won promotion to the second tier while playing in Germany, says after the first few years, life in Germany started becoming normal. 'And now I'm maybe more German than Canadian,' he said with a laugh. Froese didn't speak any German before arriving. That has changed, especially with a German girlfriend. She will be joining him 'for a bit' in Winnipeg before she heads to China to study He wasn't sure about his football future after Germany, saying he was 'looking but passively' for a new club. 'Some things did come up, opportunities, but I decided not to take them,' he said. Time went by, and he began to think about a return to soccer. He chose Winnipeg over several other offers from Europe. 'I made a decision more for the soul … I wanted to do something different,' he explained. 'Come back home and experience being back here.' Valour is delighted to land Froese, who will wear No. 80 'This is a big moment for our club,' Valour GM and head coach Phillip Dos Santos said in a statement. 'Kianz adds quality and versatility to our group of attackers with a high level of experience. He's a local guy with ties to the community who brings a competitive edge to compete and win for this city.' Also Wednesday, Valour announced that midfielder Dante Campbell has been placed on the inactive list with a season-ending knee injury. The CPL club will receive cap relief on the compensation owed to Campbell for the remainder of the year. Valour (2-6-2) currently stands seventh in the eight-team CPL, two points ahead of cellar-dwelling Vancouver FC. After a 0-4-1 start to the season, Valour has gone 2-2-1, losing 3-0 at league-leading Atletico Ottawa last time out. Valour has conceded a league-worst 21 goals while scoring only nine, tied for second-worst. Only Pacific FC, with eight goals, has scored fewer. Valour hosts second-place Forge FC (5-0-5) on Sunday at Princess Auto Stadium. --- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025 Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press
Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Pedestrian struck and killed on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook One person is dead after a serious vehicle collision in Pitt Meadows early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on Lougheed Highway near Harris Road. A tarp could be seen on the roadway, along with a blue Toyota vehicle a short distance away. Ridge Meadows RCMP has confirmed to Global News that a pedestrian was struck and died at the scene. Police have not said if a driver has been arrested, nor if they are cooperating with an investigation. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Members of the RCMP's collision analysis and reconstruction unit have been deployed to investigate the crash. #LMDICARS has deployed to #BCHwy7 at Harris Road, #MapleRidge for a serious vehicle incident involving a #pedestrian. Westbound lanes of BCHwy7 are currently closed. Expect significant delays while we investigate. There is no anticipated time for reopening. #PittMeadows — CPL. Dave NOON (@CplNoon) June 18, 2025 Story continues below advertisement Lougheed Highway is closed westbound at Harris Road, while two eastbound lanes are also blocked after the Pitt River Bridge at Allen Way. Police are asking drivers to take a detour and to expect delays in the area. There is no estimated time for when the highway will re-open. This is a developing story. More to come…
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Adant and QuantalRF Partner to Advance Antenna Performance in Wi-Fi Access Points
Adant to utilize QuantalRF's antenna technology for Wi-Fi access point (AP) solutions—delivering increased data throughput, broader coverage and streamlined integration for OEMs and Carriers PLEASANTON, Calif. and ZURICH, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adant Technologies Inc., a global leader in smart antenna solutions for wireless connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership with QuantalRF, the pioneering developer of RF semiconductor and antenna solutions. Under the commercial agreement, Adant is integrating QuantalRF's patented DockOn® compound planar loop (CPL) antenna technology into its Wi-Fi AP antenna solutions for enterprise, carrier-home and retail-home markets. The partnership is already in progress through design collaborations with leading Tier 1 carriers, with plans to expand into additional opportunities. Adant's smart antenna platform applies advanced spatial optimization and beamforming algorithms to maximize signal strength, range and link reliability in Wi-Fi AP deployments. The integration of QuantalRF's CPL antenna technology — engineered for superior efficiency greater than 80%, isolation greater than 30dB, gain, and omnidirectionality pattern — further enhances RF performance by minimizing multipath interference and improving coverage uniformity. Together, the combined solution offers OEMs a highly integrated, production-ready antenna subsystem that accelerates time to market while exceeding the performance demands of next-generation Wi-Fi systems. 'Adant is deeply embedded across the Wi-Fi AP ecosystem—from Carriers to leading OEMs and ODMs,' said Dr. Ali Fard, CEO and CTO of QuantalRF. 'As their antenna technology partner, we are collaborating to deliver compact, high-efficiency antenna solutions optimized for 2x2 and 4x4 MIMO configurations across Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7. Together, we are bringing a highly differentiated solution into a market estimated to use more than 1 billion antennas annually.' 'This partnership reflects our shared vision for the future of connectivity,' said Daniele Piazza, CEO of Adant Technologies. 'By integrating QuantalRF's antenna technology, we are strengthening our antenna solutions with the performance, integration and flexibility our customers require. This positions us to scale efficiently across enterprise, carrier and retail markets, where our two companies are already strategically aligned and engaged in initial design activity.' Key Collaboration Benefits: Enhanced system performance – Boosts signal reliability, range and throughput in Wi-Fi 7 deployments Streamlined development – Integration-ready antenna solution reduces design complexity and shortens time to market Greater design flexibility – Supports compact, high-efficiency implementations across enterprise, carrier and consumer-grade Wi-Fi APs For more information about Adant, visit or contact info@ For more information about QuantalRF, visit or contact sales@ About Adant Technologies Technologies Inc. is a global player in providing advanced solutions that revolutionize the connectivity and functionalities of communication devices. Adant designs and sells adaptive wireless systems using its unique Beamshaping™ smart antenna technology to provide the best possible connectivity and accurate positioning to WiFi, 5G, and BLE devices. Adant has embedded its technology worldwide in hundreds of thousands of wireless devices and has established key partnerships with the world's leading original equipment manufacturers and chipset makers. About QuantalRF AGQuantalRF is transforming the RF signal chain for wireless communications to deliver an unmatched user experience. Its ultra-compact, highly configurable front-end ICs and extremely efficient antennas substantially improve area, cost, power, and overall performance. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, with R&D centers in the USA and Sweden, QuantalRF has an extensive portfolio of over 200 patents. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Media Contacts: Adant Technologies Incinfo@ 925-267-8175 QuantalRF Dave AicheleEVP Sales & Business 858-401-6444Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
