{
  "id": 19962891,
  "title": "Times Shield is an institution, says Amol Muzumdar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/times-shield-is-an-institution-says-amol-muzumdar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T10:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/times-shield-institution-says-amol-102300102.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amol Muzumdar, head coach of India's women's cricket team, emphasized the importance of respect for the game, resilience in the face of failure, and putting team needs above personal aspirations at the Times Cricket Shield prize distribution ceremony at Wankhede Stadium. The Times Shield, sponsored by The Times of India and Heineken 0.0, celebrated its 96th year since it was first played in 1930. Muzumdar, who began his career with Sungrace Mafatlal in 1993 and went on to captain Mumbai, recalled the advice he received from former India batter Sandeep Patil, who encouraged him to aim for larger scores despite his first-class debut scoring only 97. Muzumdar highlighted the significance of the Times Shield in nurturing Mumbai's cricket talent, stating, \"It was an absolute privilege to play in the Times Cricket Shield when I first started. It's not just a tournament, but an institution.\" The tournament's winners and best performers were announced, with Bank of Baroda Sports Team winning the A Division and Chowgule Sports Club claiming the C Division title.",
  "summary": "At the Times Cricket Shield function, head coach Amol Muzumdar emphasised his formative experiences in cricket and the invaluable lessons from mentor Sandeep Patil. He stressed the importance of respecting the sport and using setbacks as learning opportunities. The event also celebrated awardees across various segments, showcasing the Times Shield's role in fostering cricket talent in Mumbai.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amol Muzumdar is India's women's cricket team head coach.",
    "Times Cricket Shield celebrates its 96th anniversary in 2024.",
    "Muzumdar emphasizes respect, resilience, and team priorities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}