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Int'l Cricket Council
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Australia, West Indies on right path to T20 World Cup glory ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
We take a look at five talking points to arise from Australia's series triumph over the West Indies and what it could mean for the sides at next year's T20 World Cup . While Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood remain the first-choice pace trio for Australia in the shortest format, there is plenty of depth waiting in the wings and eager for their chance. Left-armer Ben Dwarshuis collected three wickets in the series finale against the West Indies to finish with a joint team-high eight scalps for the series, while fellow seamers Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie and Xavier Bartlett showed enough across the five matches to prove they can step up to the plate at the T20 World Cup if required. With so many pacers in good form and ready to show their wares on the big stage if called on, it's a good problem for Australia to have heading into the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup. Ellis finally gets Gulbadin after dropped catch | AFG v AUS | Champions Trophy 2025 Gulbadin gets lucky once but not twice | AFG v AUS | Champions Trophy 2025 With so much unpredictability in the shortest format, it is perhaps Adam Zampa's consistency and ability to perform well in every match that sets him aside from many of his peers. Zampa became just the fourth Australian men's player to feature in 100 T20I matches for his country on Monday when he took the field in St Kitts and the right-armer produced yet another strong performance with the ball to finish with the tidy figures of 1/20 from three overs. The difference between Zampa's best and worst games for Australia remains minimal and the leggie can always be relied upon to perform well on the big stage. With spin set to play a major role in deciding the outcome of next year's T20 World Cup, the exploits of Zampa are sure to be pivotal to Australia's chances. Having relied upon the likes of Glenn Maxwell for so long, Australia look to have a trio of powerful batters ready to step up and show they can perform on the big stage. All-rounder Cameron Green amassed 205 runs against the West Indies to finish as the leading run-scorer of the series, while Tim David (132) and Mitch Owen (125) also showed they are capable of taking the next step and becoming regulars in Australia's middle-order. It bodes well for Australia, who have been crying out for the next batting star in their line-up and now appear to have three players ready to take the next step. Green loses bat, England lose sight of ball | CWC23 Australia's Cameron Green nearly gave away his wicket while also losing his bat, but England missed the chance despite four fielders converging in on the catch. There's no doubt the Caribbean side have enough big hitters in their line-up to prosper at the T20 World Cup, with the likes of skipper Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King and Shimron Hetmeyer all providing plenty of fireworks with the willow across the five-match series. Perhaps a different style of batter within the top six could help the balance of West Indies' side, though it's scary to think what is possible for the West Indies if their batting line-up all fire on the same day. It's crucial for the West Indies that Hope continues to lead from the front and he probably remains the most important batter within their top six ahead of the T20 World Cup. A hat-trick of sixes from Shai Hope | T20WC 2024 West Indies batter Shai Hope hits three sixes in a row against USA at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. While veteran pacer Jason Holder remains a wicket-taker and an ultra consistent performer with the new-ball for the West Indies, the side must get a strong showing from their spinners if they are to add to the two T20 World Cup titles they won in 2012 and 2016. Left-armer Akeal Hosein was expensive and only managed four wickets across five matches against Australia and will need to be at his best in India, while Gudakesh Motie is also likely to play a major role despite only three appearances against the Aussies. A career-best performane from Akeal Hosein | POTM Highlights | T20WC 2024 The best figures by a West Indies player in Men's T20 World Cups ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026News
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Secure, nurturing spaces key to tribal girls' education: Arunachal Guv
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) said that providing a secure and nurturing space would help remove the barriers that often prevent young tribal girls from continuing their education. Inaugurating the 72-room Krishna Kumari Tribal Girls' Hostel of Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) in Namsai, the Governor said that by providing a secure and nurturing space, the hostel facility would help remove the barriers that often prevent young tribal girls from continuing their education, be it distance, safety, or economic hardship. He said that the inclusive infrastructure, like a hostel for tribal girls, fulfills the need and also opens doors to their dreams. The Governor also distributed laptops to 55 students from various courses, who had demonstrated exceptional academic performance. While congratulating the students who received laptops, Lt. General Parnaik said that it is a method of empowerment. He said that a laptop is a key to knowledge and advised the students to treat it as a genuine friend, guide, and philosopher, as it would enrich their knowledge and improve their articulation. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also attended the inaugural ceremony. He said that the laptops, provided to the students, are more than just devices, they are tools of empowerment that would open doors to learning, opportunity, and a brighter future for our students. 'In today's world, digital access is essential to growth, and I'm proud to support initiatives that prepare our youth for success. Deeply appreciate the Arunachal University of Studies for creating such thoughtful initiatives that empower students not just academically, but holistically,' the Deputy CM said. The Krishna Kumari Tribal Girls' Hostel has been built at a cost of Rs 6 crore. It comprises 68 twin-sharing rooms and 4 single-occupancy rooms, offering safe, hygienic, and fully-equipped boarding facilities. The hostel provides nutritious meals, uninterrupted Wi-Fi, 24-hour power backup, and a secure environment, ensuring that students from the tribal communities of the Northeast can pursue their education with focus and peace of mind. The laptop distribution was part of the University's 'Students and Alumni Upgrade Programme', aimed at supporting academic excellence and digital empowerment.
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Rovman Powell Surpasses Chris Gayle To Become West Indies' Second-Highest Run-Getter In T20Is
WI vs AUS: West Indies batter Rovman Powell overtook legendary batter Chris Gayle to become the team's second-highest run-getter in T20Is. Powell achieved this milestone during their side's fourth T20I match against Australia at Basseterre. After managing poor scores of 1, 12 and nine in the first three matches, Powell showed glimpses of his hitting abilities with a 22-ball 28, consisting of two fours and two sixes. Now in 99 T20Is, he has scored 1,925 runs at an average of 25.66 at a strike rate of over 141, with a century and nine fifties in 87 innings to his name. His best score is 107. In a decorated T20I career which saw Gayle secure two T20 World Cups, he made 1,899 runs in 79 matches and 75 innings at an average of 27.92, with a strike rate of 137.50. He scored two centuries and 14 fifties, with the best score of 117. The now-retired Nicholas Pooran stands at the top of the charts for WI in T20Is, with 2,275 runs in 106 matches and 97 innings at an average of 26.14 at a strike rate of over 136 and 13 fifties. His best score is 98. During the match, Australia won the toss and elected to field first, reducing WI to 67/4, despite Sherfane Rutherford's quickfire 31 in 15 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. Important contributions from the middle-order Rovman Powell (28 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes), Romario Shepherd (28 in 18 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Jason Holder (26 in 16 balls, with four boundaries and a six) took WI to 205/9 in 20 overs. Zampa (3/54) was the pick of the bowlers, while Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett and Sean Abbott got a wicket each. Australia needs to chase down 206 to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
Ottawa Citizen
7 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
UPEI men's hockey team adds P.E.I. player
Simon Hughes and Forbie MacPherson call it a perfect fit. Article content Hughes, a 21-year-old rugged forward from Stratford, P.E.I., has committed to joining the MacPherson-coached UPEI Panthers for the 2025-26 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Men's Hockey Conference season. Article content Article content 'Obviously, growing up and watching games, I have a connection with Forbie and with it being in my hometown, (playing for the Panthers) was always in the back of my mind,' Hughes told The Guardian in a phone interview July 21. 'At the end of last year, I had a couple of options, but when I looked at all of them I thought UPEI would be the best option for me. A, to stay at home and B, have a coaching staff that I really trust and had a big interest in me and want me to get to the next level. Article content MacPherson said Hughes has been a player who has been on the Panthers' radar for a few years now. Article content 'Simon is somebody I have known as a player and a person for a long time,' said MacPherson. 'He's somebody in his minor days we identified very much as a high-end hockey player from Prince Edward Island and if it ever came to fruition that he would be going to U Sports, he would be somebody we would obviously be very interested in and excited about. Article content 'We started the recruiting process early with Simon and we are very excited to get him onboard.' Article content Article content Hughes played the last 2 ½ seasons with the Charlottetown Islanders in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Hughes recorded 10 goals and 29 assists last season after a QMJHL career-high 35 points and 21 goals during the 2023-2024 season. Article content Article content 'Once you have skill you always have that, but he's changed his game to more forechecking and playing a lot in the paint,' said MacPherson. 'If you watched him score goals with the Islanders the last couple of years, a lot of it is getting to those dirty areas, winning the battles in the corner, winning the race to the front of the net, winning the battle and knocking in rebounds. Article content 'He's a guy who has always been elite, but I feel his game has changed significantly over the years.' Article content Transition Article content Hughes is confident his style of play and size will help him have a successful transition into the AUS, which features bigger and older players than major junior. Article content 'I'm a big up-and-down straight-line winger who I think has good net-front skill and will be someone who is out there every night and will finish every hit, get in people's faces, and play a real tough game as well as doing a lot of corner work and the dirty work,' said Hughes, who will join former Islanders' teammates Keiran Gallant and Jakob Robillard with the Panthers.
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Westaim to Invest AUS$154 Million to Finance AUS$3.9 Billion Insignia Acquisition
The Westaim Corporation (' Westaim ' or the ' Company ') (TSXV: WED) today announced that it has agreed to provide approximately AUS$154 million (US$100 million) (the ' Capital Commitment '), subject to reduction, to finance the proposed acquisition by CC Capital and One Investment Management (together, Daintree Bidco Pty Ltd (' Bidco ')) of Insignia Financial Ltd (' Insignia ') (ASX: IFL), Australia's leading diversified wealth management group with over AUS$330 billion in funds under management and advice. Cameron MacDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westaim, stated: 'Over the past year, we have embarked on a thoughtful transformation of Westaim designed to accelerate our growth, including investing in established, profitable businesses that align closely with our long-term financial objectives. This is a compelling opportunity to partner with CC Capital as we continue to execute on this mission. We are thrilled to support Insignia and are confident this investment will enable us to further drive strong, sustainable returns for our shareholders.' Transaction Details The Company has entered into a subscription agreement with Daintree Group Partners, LP (the ' Partnership ') and Daintree Group Partners GP, LLC, as the sole general partner of the Partnership (the ' General Partner '), pursuant to which Westaim will acquire limited partnership interests of the Partnership (the ' Securities ') in exchange for the Capital Commitment, subject to reduction. The General Partner is controlled by CC Capital, a control person and insider of Westaim and thus the General Partner is a 'related party', or non-arm's length party, to the Company. In connection with the acquisition of the Securities, the Company has also entered into an Amended and Restated Exempted Limited Partnership Agreement of the Partnership by and among the General Partner and the limited partners of the Partnership. The Partnership owns or will acquire an indirect interest in all or a portion of the shares of Bidco, and Bidco will acquire all of the ordinary share capital of Insignia by way of a scheme of arrangement and pursuant to a Scheme Implementation Deed (the ' Insignia Transaction '). The Insignia Transaction is subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions (the ' Insignia Closing Conditions '), including approvals from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), the Court and Insignia shareholders. Insignia shareholders are expected to vote on the scheme of arrangement in the first half of 2026 with the transaction to close shortly thereafter. The Capital Commitment will be paid in cash to the Partnership, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including receipt by Westaim of the approval of the Capital Commitment from the TSX Venture Exchange (the ' TSXV ') and the Insignia Closing Conditions. No finder's fees are to be paid in connection with the Capital Commitment. The Capital Commitment constitutes a 'related party transaction' as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101- Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (' MI 61-101 '). The Capital Commitment is exempt from the: (i) formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 as the Company's shares are not listed or quoted on a specified market; and (ii) minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration to be paid for the Securities by Westaim, will exceed 25% of Westaim's market capitalization. About Westaim Westaim is an integrated insurance and alternative asset management company with two primary operating businesses: Ceres Life and Arena. Ceres Life is a cloud-native, highly scalable, de novo annuity insurance company. Inspired by the belief that technology can reinvent the way insurance providers meet the needs of investors, Ceres Life is building a nimble, highly efficient, and risk-conscious insurance company that provides simple-to-understand and easily accessible annuity products to create better outcomes for policyholders. Ceres Life is led by Deanna Mulligan, former CEO and Chair of Guardian Life Insurance. For more information, see Founded in 2015, Arena is a global institutional asset manager with deep expertise in credit and asset-oriented investments, including the full spectrum of corporate, real estate and structured finance opportunities. With a team of over 180 employees in offices around the world, Arena provides creative solutions for those seeking competitive capital and flexibility to engage in custom transactions. For more information, see Westaim's common shares are listed on the TSXV under the trading symbol 'WED'. For more information, visit our website at or contact: Cameron MacDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer or Matthew Skurbe, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer The Westaim Corporation info@ (416) 969-3333 Cautionary Note and Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (" forward-looking statements"), including with respect to the closing of the Insignia Transaction, the Capital Commitment and the acquisition by the Company of the Securities, as well as the benefits of the Insignia Transaction and the Company's strategy. All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "achieve", "could", "believe", "plan", "intend", "objective", "continuous", "ongoing", "estimate", "outlook", "expect", "project" and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management of Westaim at the date the statements are made based on information then available to Westaim. Various factors and assumptions are applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking statements including past practice of the Company. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve a number of known and unknown, variables, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Westaim, which may cause Westaim's actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's business are contained under the heading " Risk Factors" in its annual information form for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and in Westaim's management information circular dated November 19, 2024 filed on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at
