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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill's captaincy debut – A look at how past Indian skippers fared
MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma As Shubman Gill gears up to lead India for the first time in Test cricket against England at Headingley, all eyes are on the young opener who steps into the role at just 25. Test captaincy comes with unique pressures, and over the years, some of India's most iconic players have had mixed fortunes in their first matches as skipper. Here's a look back at how previous Indian Test captains began their leadership journeys: Jasprit Bumrah (2022, Birmingham vs England) Bumrah became the first fast bowler to captain India in Tests in decades. He picked up five wickets in the match, but England chased down 378 to win by seven wickets. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Rohit Sharma (2022, Mohali vs Sri Lanka) Rohit began his captaincy tenure in style, leading India to an innings and 222-run victory. Though he scored only 29, it was a dominant team performance in his debut Test as skipper. Ground Zero: reporter Sahil Malhotra heads to Leeds for India vs England Test series KL Rahul (2022, Johannesburg vs South Africa) Rahul scored a gritty 50 in the first innings but couldn't stop India from slipping to a seven-wicket defeat. His brief stint as stand-in captain showed promise but lacked a result to match. Ajinkya Rahane (2017, Dharamsala vs Australia) Rahane led from the front with calm assurance, guiding India to a comfortable eight-wicket win. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo His knocks of 46 and an unbeaten 38* helped seal the series. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Virat Kohli (2014, Adelaide vs Australia) Kohli's captaincy debut was a memorable one. Taking charge in Adelaide, he scored centuries in both innings — 115 and 141 and almost guiding India to a dramatic win. Though India lost by 48 runs, Kohli made a powerful statement as leader and batter. MS Dhoni (2008, Kanpur vs South Africa) Dhoni's Test captaincy began with a win. He made 32 in his only innings and India chased down a small fourth-innings target with ease. Anil Kumble (2007, Delhi vs Pakistan) India's legendary spinner had a dream start as captain, taking 7 wickets in the match and helping India to a six-wicket win in a closely contested Test. IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant opens up on chemistry with Shubman Gill and England challenge Virender Sehwag (2005, Ahmedabad vs Sri Lanka) Sehwag had a forgettable outing with the bat with the scores of 20 and 0 — but India won by 259 runs, thanks to strong performances from others. Rahul Dravid (2003, Mohali vs New Zealand) Dravid's captaincy debut ended in a draw. With the bat, he managed only 13 and 5, in a match dominated by New Zealand's big first-innings total. Sourav Ganguly (2000, Dhaka vs Bangladesh) G anguly began with a commanding win against Bangladesh. He scored 84 and watched his side chase down a small target with ease, kickstarting a significant leadership era in Indian cricket. With this legacy behind him, Shubman Gill walks into Headingley hoping to carve out his own chapter in Indian cricket. Whether he follows the footsteps of Kohli's aggression, Rahane's calmness, or Ganguly's spark, the stage is set for a fresh leader to emerge. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Govt won't raise price of RON95 amid geopolitical tensions, says PM Anwar
Anwar says that although the price increase benefits the national petroleum company, the government aims to avoid burdening the people with higher fuel costs. – Bernama photo ISKANDAR PUTERI (June 19): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given assurance that the government will not raise the price of RON95 petrol, even if there is a sharp increase in global crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel. He said that although the price increase benefits the national petroleum company, the government aims to avoid burdening the people with higher fuel costs. 'Oil prices fluctuate. Currently, it is relatively low. (If) there is a sharp increase, the returns are good for Petronas, but it affects other countries. We are not increasing fuel prices,' he said. Anwar, who is also PKR president, told reporters this after a meeting with the Johor PKR leadership here today. At the same time, Anwar stressed that fiscal policies, including the reimplementation of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), must be implemented carefully so as not to pressure the lower-income (B40) and middle-income (M40) groups. 'Sometimes people get confused. For example, it was said that bananas are subject to SST. Actually, it's imported bananas. But we will clarify the matter. The important thing is, we do not want to burden the lower-income group,' he said. He also suggested that government departments and agencies serve local fruits during official functions as a way to support domestic production. 'For official receptions or government office events, use local food and fruits only. It's doable. Let's support local products,' he added. Anwar said the government is open to reviewing the list of goods and services subject to tax if there is confusion or unfairness in its implementation. Commenting further on the issue of SST on educational institutions, the prime minister explained that tax is only imposed on international schools that charge fees above a certain high threshold. 'Regular schools, private schools that charge RM10,000 or RM20,000 are not taxed. But if it's RM60,000 a year, then pay a little tax,' he said. Anwar also stressed that tax revenue will be used to fund public needs such as the construction of schools and the upgrading of public healthcare facilities. 'Wherever I go, hospitals are crowded. Many schools also need repairs. We need funds, and those come from taxes, but not from ordinary citizens. We target the upper class and foreign sectors,' he said. – Bernama crude oil prices Iran Israel local fruits PM Anwar RON95 SST tax
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Karnataka reconstitutes expert panels to revise healthcare package rates, private hospital norms
BENGALURU: In a move aimed at bringing uniformity and transparency to state-run health assurance schemes, the Karnataka government has reconstituted an expert committee to recommend standard package rates for medical services offered at participating establishments. The committee's primary task will be to evaluate healthcare costs and recommend uniform rates to be applied across public and private hospitals under government-supported insurance and assurance schemes. The effort is expected to reduce pricing disparities, improve access to quality care, and streamline reimbursements under schemes like Ayushman Bharat and state-run insurance programmes. 'The committee has been formed and the latest proposal highlights the need to revisit and update the existing package recommendations. Based on this, the government has formally amended the relevant rule and reconstituted the committee accordingly,' an order dated June 10 said. The newly formed panel will be chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary to the Department of Health and Family Welfare. The committee includes key health administrators such as the Executive Director of Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST), the Health Commissioner, the Medical Education Director, and a representative from the Finance Department not below the rank of Deputy Secretary. A senior official from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology will represent tertiary public healthcare institutions. Govt forms panel to review private healthcare standard In addition to government officials, the committee also includes non-official members from institutes such as the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), IIM-B, among others. To ensure uniform standards across private healthcare institutions in the state, the state government has reconstituted an Expert Committee to review and recommend norms for classification, infrastructure, staffing patterns and staff qualifications in private medical establishments. The reconstitution follows a proposal from the Health Commissioner who sought a revision of the committee's non-governmental members. The comm ittee will be chaired by the Health Commissioner and include senior officials from the Departments of Health, Ayush, and Medical Education. It will also have representatives from NIMHANS, PHFI, Indian Medical Association, and other bodies. The panel is tasked with reviewing and updating existing norms related to the classification of institutions, required infrastructure, staffing patterns, and minimum qualifications for medical personnel, in line with the Karnataka Private Medical Institutions (Amendment) Act.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"If There Is Any Anger...": PMK Leader Anbumani Seeks Forgiveness From Father S Ramadoss
Chennai: PMK top leader Anbumani on Sunday appealed to his father, party founder S Ramadoss to forgive him in case of "anger" against him and asserted that he is ready to follow his diktats and realise his dreams for the party. Praising Ramadoss as "national leader," Anbumani expressed confidence that a coalition regime, in which his party will be a constituent, shall next year form the government following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Addressing the party's district level general council meeting at Tiruvallur near here, Anbumani spoke on strengthening the party by way of measures including village level outreach and enrolling youths as members. He said the district level meetings were being held to achieve such objectives. A coalition regime, in which his party will be a constituent, shall next year form the government following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he affirmed. The PMK was not founded to facilitate the formation of government by the DMK or the AIADMK, he said without explicitly naming the two Dravidian parties. "We should also rule," he said adding only then social justice could be upheld. "We do not require anything else." Anbumani said, in 2004, his party was a partner in the UPA-I government and it was the PMK that made the demand to implement 27 percent reservation for OBCs in education in central government educational institutions a part of the Common Minimum Programme. However, when the assurance was not implemented 2 years after the formation of government by the UPA, the party founder, his father Ramadoss said the PMK may walkout of the alliance if the promise was not honoured. Only then the assurance was fulfilled by the UPA. "It was a coalition government. This is what Tamil Nadu too needs," he said and reiterated that PMK's principle is social justice. On the occasion of Father's Day on June 15, he conveyed his greetings to Ramadoss, and said the party founder should live joyously for more than 100 years with good health and peace of mind and facilitating it was also his duty as a son. "If there is any anger against me, please pardon me," Anbumani made an open appeal to his father Ramadoss when the power struggle between the father-son duo appeared to be at its peak within the party. Further, Anbumani said his father had underwent coronary bypass surgery a decade ago and the octogenarian leader had to manage blood pressure and diabetes. "That is why I said, you should maintain good health; do not get tensed up. Tell me what I should do as a son and as party president and I will do it immediately, then and there. Do not get angry and do not be concerned. This is a party you built. We will realise your dreams.," he said adding his father's 45-year hard work was nothing ordinary. "You (Ramadoss) are a national leader," he said adding PM Narendra Modi last year hailed the PMK founder as the India's senior most leader. Stressing on people's rights and referring to his proposed people's rights retrieval yatra, Anbumani accused the DMK government of "making false assurances" and deceiving the people. He claimed that people will not believe the DMK and the "countdown for the end of the DMK regime starts from today." On June 13, Ramadoss asserted that he will continue to be the party president till such time he is alive. On that day, fifty-six year old Anbumani, announced, "Tamil Nadu people's rights retrieval yatra," for 100 days commencing from July 25, the birthday of his father and PMK founder Ramadoss. The objective of the yatra is to win 10 rights. These are right to social justice, women's right to live free from violence, right to employment, right to farming and right to food and right to development. Other rights his journey will be focusing are: right to public service, right to health and right to education, and right to be free from alcohol and drug harm and right to sustainable urban development and right to a healthy environment, according to the party. Ramadoss days ago announced that he would be party chief as long as he lived. He said Anbumani should agree to function as executive president and that alone was the solution to end the bickerings within the PMK.
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
30 new jobs for Tipperary as tech company Unitec opens new facility
Clonmel based Unitec announced 30 new jobs with the opening of their headquarters in Powerstown House, Gurtnafleur, Clonmel, marking 'a significant milestone in the company's expansion and long-term commitment to regional development." Unitec is an Irish-owned IT support and managed services provider now celebrating its 16th year of business. The jobs announcement was made at their headquarters in Powerstown House, Gurtnafleur, Clonmel, marking 'a significant milestone in the company's expansion and long-term commitment to regional development,' said a spokesperson. The 30 new jobs are to be created over the next three years. They will span roles in engineering, quality assurance, production, logistics, and administrative support, with recruitment to begin immediately. Unitec has said it will place a strong emphasis on hiring locally where possible and working with local education providers to foster talent in the region. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by managing director Ian Power, technical director Aiden Ryan, with the support of special guests, Tipperary cathaoirleach Declan Burgess, Christine Clancy of Enterprise Ireland, and Michelle Aylward, CEO of the County Tipperary Chamber of Commerce. While director Miguel Marques was unable to attend in person, his role in guiding Unitec's strategic development was warmly acknowledged during the proceedings. Unitec's new facility, located in the Clonmel Business and Technology Park, will serve as a hub for high-precision engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services across a range of sectors, including medical devices, electronics, and advanced industrial technologies. The investment reflects both rising international demand for Unitec's services and the company's belief in the talent and potential of the Tipperary region. Speaking at the event, Mr Power said. 'This is a landmark day for Unitec. Our new Clonmel facility allows us to enhance our technical capabilities, scale our operations, and create high-quality employment in a region known for its engineering heritage and skilled workforce. 'We're immensely proud of what our team has achieved and grateful for the support we've received from Enterprise Ireland, Tipperary County Council, and our local community.' Unitec is celebrating its 16th anniversary of successful business. Unitec's new facility, located in the Clonmel Business and Technology Park, will serve as a hub for high-precision engineering Cllr Burgess spoke of the positive impact the investment will have locally. 'It's inspiring to see a company like Unitec grow and invest in Clonmel. The creation of 30 new jobs is a major boost for our community and a clear signal that Tipperary is a thriving location for innovation and advanced manufacturing,' said Cllr Burgess. Ms Clancy praised Unitec's achievement, saying: 'Their focus on innovation and quality aligns closely with Enterprise Ireland's commitment to helping Irish companies scale internationally and contribute meaningfully to the local economy.' Ms Aylward added: 'This opening is more than a ribbon-cutting — it's a celebration of growth, collaboration, and long-term vision. Unitec's expansion is a fantastic endorsement of the region's capabilities, and we look forward to working with the company as it continues to thrive.' The opening ceremony concluded with a guided tour of the new premises, showcasing the facility's advanced manufacturing equipment, cleanroom capabilities, and collaborative workspaces. Guests were also treated to a reception with refreshments and networking opportunities. Unitec's investment in Clonmel forms part of a broader strategic plan to grow its footprint both in Ireland and internationally, and to respond to increasing client demand for high-quality, agile engineering solutions. Founded in Ireland, Unitec provides end-to-end precision engineering, design, and manufacturing services to clients in highly regulated sectors. 'Known for its technical expertise, client focus, and culture of innovation, Unitec continues to be a trusted partner for businesses across Europe and beyond,' said a spokesperson. The announcement comes at a time of growing demand for digital transformation services in Ireland's business sector, and reflects Unitec's commitment to investing in regional talent, innovation, and economic development. The new roles will also span areas including IT support, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, business systems, project management, and client services. The grand opening event brought together public representatives, business leaders, and industry stakeholders to celebrate Unitec's continued growth Counties to benefit from this job growth include Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Kilkenny, Dublin, and Limerick, aligning with Unitec's vision of building a distributed, connected workforce that supports businesses nationwide. Founded in 2009, Unitec has become a respected provider of IT solutions to SMEs and enterprise clients throughout Ireland, delivering services including managed IT support, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and infrastructure design.
