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Indian Express
29 minutes ago
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- Indian Express
Indian captains in England: Win-loss percentage, stats & track record before Shubman Gill's 2025 ENG tour
Indian captains in England, win-loss record: Newly anointed Indian Test captain Shubman Gill will face perhaps his biggest challenge in his very first tour as India is all set to play England in a five-match Test series starting from Friday, with the Headingley in Leeds. Gill was made the Test captain after Rohit Sharma announced that he would hang up his boots in this format. The development was then succeeded by the shock retirement of one of the greatest players of this generation, Virat Kohli. The void left by these two batting greats will be a tough one to fill, as India have gone on with young talents to face mighty England. India holds a poor record in Tests in England. Out of 67 Tests between the two nations in England, India have only managed to win just nine of them. Gill will be the 18th Indian to lead his side in England. Before Gill, 17 different players have led the Indian side in England, with only six of them leading the side to a win. CK Nayudu was the first Indian captain to tour England. Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni (both nine Tests) have captained India for the most time in England. Under Kohli, India have won three Tests, the highest under any Indian skipper. 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev holds the best winning percentage among any Indian captains in England. Under Kapil, India won two out of three Tests, resulting in a win percentage of 66.66. Among all six Indian captains who have won a Test in England, Dhoni has the worst winning percentage of just 11.11. Under Dhoni, India have lost eight out of nine Tests there. The Indian side has only won three series in England. The first one came under Ajit Wadekar in 1971, when India beat England 1-0 in the three-match Test series. In 1986, India handed England a 2-0 defeat in a three-match series under Kapil before winning their last series on England's soil in 2007 under Rahul Dravid. Under Kohli, India were leading the five-match Test series 2-1 after the fourth Test when the series was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. When the series resumed after a break of one year, India lost the final Test under Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy, ultimately resulting in a 2-2 series draw.
News18
2 hours ago
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- News18
WATCH: Lionel Messi Turns Back The Clock With Scintillating Freekick At FIFA Club World Cup
Last Updated: Lionel Messi's freekick secured Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Porto at the FIFA Club World Cup, marking the first competitive victory for an MLS team over European opposition. Class is permanent and timeless. And Inter Miami's Lionel Messi proved it yet again, as the Argentine curled in a peach of a freekick to score the winner for Inter Miami in their 2-1 upset of Porto at the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday. The World Cup-winning Argentine, who has made scoring freekicks his bread and butter, wound the clock back to produce yet another magical moment and seal the unexpected win for the MLS team, significantly boosting their chances of advancing from Group A. Messi's goal, which turned out to be the difference maker, marked the first competitive victory for an MLS side over European opposition, following Chelsea's win over Los Angeles FC earlier in the week. 'It's a huge joy, the whole team made a big effort, we worked really well," Messi told DAZN. 'It's a really important win for us and we have to enjoy it. You can see that we want to compete, and today we competed against a really good European team. We knew that today we were weaker, but we had our strengths." Inter Miami and Palmeiras each have four points, following the Brazilian side's 2-0 win over Al Ahly earlier. Al Ahly and Porto both have one point. '(Messi) is a leader, he's the greatest player in the world," Inter Miami forward Fafa Picault told DAZN. Following Messi's tiebreaker, Inter Miami fought hard during stoppage time to keep Porto at bay, as Mascherano's players threw themselves in front of shots in a manner reminiscent of the former Argentine defensive midfielder, ultimately securing their much-desired victory. 'Beyond his goal… he's a player who shows us how to compete, his hunger, his desire to continue competing at whatever level it is," Mascherano told reporters. 'In a footballing sense, what else is there to say? He's the best player that has played this sport in its history, but what is surprising is his will to win. 'Today, even in the last minutes, tired, with a knock, he kept helping the team in any way he could, in attack, in defence, to get the result… 'We know having him gives us an advantage, but above all, through his contagious spirit, the winning spirit that he has."
Business Upturn
3 hours ago
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- Business Upturn
Did Emiliano Martinez say 'Yes' to Man United move? Here's what we know
World Cup winner with Argentina Emiliano Martinez has been rumoured to leave Aston Villa. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 20, 2025, 10:05 IST Last updated June 20, 2025, 10:05 IST World Cup winner with Argentina Emiliano Martinez has been rumoured to leave Aston Villa and this rumour was circulating before the start of the summer transfer window. However, there are reports from some top journalist as well that the goalkeeper is in search of a new club. There is a growing speculations about him leaving the side and joining Man United even without European football. However, there's no stringent backing to this reports and Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein have also been tight-lipped on this topic yet. World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been at the centre of transfer rumours this summer, with reports suggesting he could be set to leave Aston Villa. Speculation regarding his future began circulating even before the start of the transfer window, and recent developments have only added fuel to the fire. Multiple sources have hinted that Martinez is exploring options for a potential move away from Villa Park. Among the most talked-about destinations is Manchester United, despite the club not offering European football in the upcoming season. However, these rumours remain largely unverified, with no confirmation from reliable journalists like Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein, who have remained silent on the subject. According to the multiple reports, Martinez said, 'yes,' to Man United move but as there is no credible sources behind this, this is still considered to be just a rumour. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
Kuwait Times
15 hours ago
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- Kuwait Times
Messi fit to face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano
ATLANTA: Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in training. A video emerged of Messi touching his left leg during the session on Wednesday, but Mascherano confirmed the veteran forward was ready for Miami's second Group A match in Atlanta. 'On the trip from Miami to Atlanta I saw that came out in some places, but Leo is fit, he trained, he completed the whole session,' Mascherano told reporters. 'He was touching his leg, sometimes people touch themselves, but there's no problem, he's fit and obviously he will play tomorrow.' The coach said Messi's former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba was available after missing the opening 0-0 draw against Al Ahly due to injury. 'We'll evaluate what's best for us, if he starts or not,' said the coach. 'Actually, I already know but I won't tell you.' Mascherano meanwhile said retaining possession would be the key against Portugal's Porto, regular Champions League participants who are likely to provide the MLS team with a stern test. 'We have players who feel much more comfortable when they're in possession, dominating, and having control of the game through the ball,' said the Argentine. 'Of course, we're facing a team that also is used to doing that, who are a high level side. 'But on the pitch we're 11 against 11, we'll try to shut down their strengths, expose their weaknesses and try to have a great game to get a good result.' Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets, a member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning side and one of Messi's former Barcelona team-mates, admitted his team would be up against it at the Mercedes-Benz stadium. 'They have very good players, they have reinforced and we know that it will be very difficult,' Busquets told reporters. 'They are a team that compete every year for their league, against other great teams like Sporting and Benfica. 'We will try to be as solid as possible, stick close together and try to do the best we can as a team. 'If we get chances, we have the individuals (who can finish them), but above all we have to be solid and keep a clean sheet.' — AFP
Egypt Today
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Egypt Today
New coach Gattuso vows to restore enthusiasm to battered Italy
New Italy men's national team coach Gennaro Gattuso during the press conference REUTERS/Remo Casilli (Reuters) - Italy's new coach Gennaro Gattuso on Thursday pledged to restore enthusiasm and create "a family" at the battered national team, aiming to secure qualification for the next World Cup after the Azzurri missed out twice in a row. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked this month following a 3-0 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier. He officially departed after overseeing his final match, a 2-0 victory against Moldova. "It's a dream come true, and I certainly hope to be up to the task. I know the job won't be easy, but nothing in life is easy," said Gattuso, who recently left Croatian club Hajduk Split after a third-placed finish in the country's top flight. Nicknamed 'Ringhio' (Growler) for his tenacious attitude on the pitch, the 47-year-old earned 73 caps for the Italian national team and was a key member of the 2006 World Cup-winning squad. Fans hope his strong character can help with the task of taking the four-time world champions to next year's World Cup, which will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Italy, third in World Cup qualifying Group I, will host Estonia on September 5 before taking on Israel three days later. "My goal is that whoever comes to the training ground comes with great enthusiasm and to create a family," said Gattuso, who according to a source at the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) was given a one-year contract. Gattuso spent the bulk of his playing career at AC Milan, where he won two Champions League and two Serie A titles, before returning to coach the club from 2017 to 2019. As a manager he won the Coppa Italia with Napoli in 2020. "The primary aim is to create a sense of belonging" to the Azzurri team, Gattuso told reporters during his presentation to the press at a luxury hotel in central Rome. The new coach said he believed players felt the pressure of having missed out on qualification for two World Cups in a row and that was weighing on the team's performance. "We must be good at reacting, only those who react and give it all can get out of this situation," he said.
