Shafali Verma’s explosive knock of 197 runs from 115 balls in the Women’s One Day Cup Trophy was nothing short of a masterclass in batting. Leading Haryana as captain, she played a pivotal role in guiding her team to a mammoth total of 390 runs in their 50 overs. The knock was particularly significant following a rough patch in her international career, where she struggled in the series against New Zealand and was dropped by the Indian women’s cricket selection committee. Shafali’s recent performances had raised questions about her place in the Indian team. During the New Zealand series, she was able to muster only 56 runs across three innings, which led to her exclusion from the squad. Despite this setback, Verma’s response on the field has been nothing short of remarkable, demonstrating her capability to bounce back under pressure. Her recent innings for Haryana served as a reminder of her immense talent and determination to prove her worth. When asked about Shafali’s exclusion from the Indian team, captain Harmanpreet Kaur kept her comments focused on the team’s performance. “I can only talk about the team. The team is here, and we focus on what we can do to win the series. Regarding Shafali or any other player, it’s better to ask the right people,” Kaur said, reinforcing the team’s collective approach and not delving into individual selections. In a recent encounter against the West Indies, Smriti Mandhana’s brilliance with the bat played a key role in India’s victory. Mandhana’s 77 runs helped India post 217/4 in the series-deciding match in Mumbai. Her fiery innings overshadowed an early collapse, including a two-ball duck by Uma Chetry and a slow start by Rodrigues. Despite these early setbacks, Rodrigues made a recovery, scoring 39 runs off 28 balls, including four boundaries, building an essential partnership with Mandhana. At No. 4, Raghvi Bisht made an impactful debut for India, scoring 31 not out off 22 balls, which included two boundaries and a six. Her first-ever six off Karishma Ramharack was a highlight, and she continued to contribute to India’s total with her all-around batting display. Bisht’s performance helped India create a solid foundation for the team in the series finale. Shafali Verma’s explosive comeback and the young talents like Raghvi Bisht making their mark showcase the bright future of women’s cricket. As the women’s team gears up for more international challenges, the performances of players like Verma, Mandhana, Rodrigues, and Bisht are sure to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the game.
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Pep Guardiola congratulates Juventus, says the ‘future belongs’ to the Old Lady, but insists the playing style will ‘save’ Manchester City in this tough moment. Juventus secured a this evening. Football Italia was among the accredited media at the Allianz Stadium. Guardiola said in the past that meeting Atalanta was like going to the dentist. Does he feel the same way tonight? “It’s different. Juventus are a top team, they have always been. I congratulate them, and the future belongs to them,” the Spaniard said at a post-match press conference. The Premier League giants have lost three of the last six matches, winning just once. Does he question himself after such a poor run of results? “Of course, I question myself. In good and bad moments,” he replied. “I tried to find the way, but the game was there. Results give a good boost; today, we conceded fewer chances compared to Premier League games, but in the end, we needed the last moment. We missed it, but we are going to insist. “We have to accept it, we have to insist, insist, insist. I think we played with the right tempo, we were so close in the final moment.” A journalist noted that Manchester City didn’t produce enough shots on target and kept passing the ball around the Juventus box too often. “You are right. We must try to be as many times as possible in that situation,” said Guardiola. “You think players don’t want to score? There are opponents, there are defenders, and they did great. Congratulations to them. We play this way, and it’s the same way that has brought us to do great things in England and worldwide. The playing style will save us. We have no defence because we haven’t won many games, but the players gave their all, and this moment will make us stronger.” Lastly, Guardiola denied that he was close to becoming the Juventus coach in 2019. “No, I was never close,” he concluded.Cabot Corp increases share repurchase authorization by 10M shares
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Dimopoulos shines in double OT and Northern Illinois beats Fresno State 28-20 in Idaho Potato BowlFrom US to UK to Germany, Elon Musk cosies up to the right wing WASHINGTON: There is no denying the importance of billionaire Elon Musk in American politics as he grows closer to US President-elect Donald Trump. Musk has largely been credited for Trump’s victory in the recent elections, which saw a defeat for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. His support went beyond broadcasting for Trump to over 208 million followers on his social media platform X. He also donated $277 million to back Trump and other Republican candidates. However, Musk is not done playing kingmaker. Last week, the Financial Times reported that the billionaire was considering donating to Reform UK, a right-wing political party founded by Nigel Farage. A rallying voice behind Brexit, Farage shares ideological views with Trump, especially his staunch anti-immigrant stance. Farage is among the growing list of populist rightwingers that Musk has cosied up to recently. A photo of Farage and his party’s treasurer, Nick Candy, with Musk at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence has stirred British politics. Speaking to FT, Candy said on Sunday the party promises “political disruption like we have never seen before”. He added that Musk was among several other billionaires who back Reform UK. Nigel Farage’s politics Farage managed to win a parliamentary seat for the first time in the 2024 UK elections. He had failed in his previous seven attempts. However, he remains an influential figure in UK politics, having a two-decade career in the European Parliament. At the time, he used his position to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. In the 2024 elections, Reform UK dealt a sizeable blow to the Conservative Party, cutting its votes. One of the key planks of Farage’s party is its anti-immigrant stance. Farage has a clear plan. He advocates that the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights so that asylum-seekers can be deported. He wants to freeze “non-essential immigration”, bar international students from bringing in families to the UK, and push back any refugees illegally arriving on boats to flee war, conflict or poverty. Farage has also praised Trump’s para-governmental body, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) headed by Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. He said that their plans to sack vast numbers of people was a blueprint for what the UK needed, The Guardian has reported. Musk, Trump and Farage have also often positioned themselves against “wokism”. Musk in July went on a public rant against his transgender daughter, saying that the “woke mind virus” had killed his son. Similarly, Trump and Farage have spoken against the transgender community. Musk endorses AfD On Monday morning, Musk wrote on X, “Only AfD can save Germany,” reiterating his endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. This comes as Germany is headed for snap elections in February. AfD managed to win state elections in Thuringian in September, becoming the first far-right party to secure a victory in the country since World War 2. Many have criticised Musk’s endorsement of a party that was labelled a suspected extremist group by a German court. AfD members are proponents of extreme nationalism and have challenged the German guilt over the Holocaust. A senior member of the party was found guilty twice for using banned slogans related to the Nazi regime during his speeches. AfD has voiced staunch opposition to immigrants and advocated for Germany to leave the European Union. Musk’s growing influence Musk, who once backed Hilary Clinton’s presidential bid and called Trump “not the right man” for the United States, has had a dramatic shift in his politics. His leanings towards the right wing, however, are not new. Earlier this year, Musk came under fire from the Brazilian Supreme Court after he refused to follow an order to remove certain accounts of supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. These accounts were accused of spreading disinformation on X. Musk had met Bolsonaro in May 2022. Recently, Musk’s friendship with Italian premier Giorgia Meloni, another far-right leader, was also questioned. Amid the speculation, Meloni was forced to issue a statement on December 18 saying, “I can be a friend of Elon Musk and at the same time the head of the first Italian government that made a new law to regulate private activity in space.” Meloni added that she “did not take orders from anyone”. The speculation comes close on the heels of a growing clamour in the US over Musk overshadowing the President-elect. Just last week, Musk was faulted for tanking a bipartisan funding proposal that sought to keep the US federal government afloat till March. He had taken to social media platform X to air his objections to the Bill, which was later endorsed by Trump. The House eventually passed legislation averting a government shutdown on Saturday. Notably, the plan excluded Trump’s demands for raising the government’s borrowing limit, which was opposed by Republicans and Democrats. Musk has also been accused of influencing Trump’s cabinet picks through his social media posts and has been reportedly sitting in on calls between Trump and foreign leaders. Even Trump has sat up and noticed the social media chatter which dubbed the X CEO “President Musk”. Addressing the concerns, Trump on Sunday said, “No he’s not taking the Presidency. They are on a new kick... the new one is President Trump has ceded the Presidency to Elon Musk... nah, that’s not happening.” Daily newsletter specially tailored for Indian Express global readers “No, he’s not going to be President, that I can tell you,” he added. “I am safe, you know why? He can’t be (President). He wasn’t born in this country,” Trump said, ending with a chuckle. Agencies
Luxembourg – 11 December 2024 - Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced that Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, has signed a vessel reservation agreement with Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm 1 for the transportation and installation of turbines for the Dogger Bank project, offshore the UK. Offshore works are expected to commence in 2026. This represents additional work for Seaway7 at this development, where it is currently installing monopile foundations and transition pieces. The value related to this substantial 2 agreement will be recognised in backlog in the fourth quarter. Dogger Bank Offshore Wwind Farm is a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Vårgrønn (20%). 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