Ex-England coach Gareth Southgate receives knighthood

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:40 PM

Windsor, June 25 (IANS) Former England men’s senior football manager Sir Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football. After leading England to four major tournaments and overseeing two EURO Finals and a World Cup semifinal appearance, Southgate has been awarded a knighthood, having previously been made an OBE in 2019.

Gill didn’t quite have that on-field aura of Rohit and Kohli, says Nasser Hussain

IANS | June 25, 2025 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill is under the spotlight after his leadership in the series opener against England came under criticism from former England skipper Nasser Hussain, who said Gill “didn’t quite have the on-field aura” of his predecessors, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

1st Test: Gill admits missed chances and lower-order collapse cost India in Headingley defeat

IANS | June 25, 2025 12:20 AM

Leeds, June 25 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill admitted they had their opportunities but failed to capitalise on them, as England pulled off a dramatic five-wicket victory on the final day of the first Test at Headingley. Chasing 371, the hosts rode on a dominant opening stand and composed finishes from Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith to take a 1-0 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.