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Yahoo
05-08-2025
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Yorkshire batter Luxton signs new deal until 2027
Yorkshire batter Will Luxton has signed a contract extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2027 season. The 22-year-old came through Yorkshire's academy and made his debut in 2022, a season where he featured for England in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final. He enjoyed a breakout year in 2024, playing a leading role in all formats. "We've played some positive cricket this year and there is a real energy and direction that Mags (Anthony McGrath) has instilled in us," Luxton said. "To be a part of this group, which has a young core to it and that is building something special, is also hugely motivating for me. "I feel like my game has grown, too, over the last 18 months. I'm excited to keep scoring runs and play my part going forward." Luxton had an impressive showing for the White Rose in July, hitting an unbeaten 90 from just 46 balls against Lancashire in the Vitality Blast. "Will is a very talented cricketer and has evolved this year into a dependable young batter with a high ceiling," said general manager of cricket Gavin Hamilton. "He's stood up in numerous games so far this season, showing an exceptional temperament. His contract extension is a reflection of the faith we have in Will and his long-term potential. "We're absolutely delighted that he has signed and we're looking forward to seeing how much further he will develop."
BBC News
05-08-2025
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- BBC News
Yorkshire batter Luxton signs new deal until 2027
Yorkshire batter Will Luxton has signed a contract extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2027 22-year-old came through Yorkshire's academy and made his debut in 2022, a season where he featured for England in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup enjoyed a breakout year in 2024, playing a leading role in all formats."We've played some positive cricket this year and there is a real energy and direction that Mags (Anthony McGrath) has instilled in us," Luxton said., external"To be a part of this group, which has a young core to it and that is building something special, is also hugely motivating for me."I feel like my game has grown, too, over the last 18 months. I'm excited to keep scoring runs and play my part going forward."Luxton had an impressive showing for the White Rose in July, hitting an unbeaten 90 from just 46 balls against Lancashire in the Vitality Blast."Will is a very talented cricketer and has evolved this year into a dependable young batter with a high ceiling," said general manager of cricket Gavin Hamilton."He's stood up in numerous games so far this season, showing an exceptional temperament. His contract extension is a reflection of the faith we have in Will and his long-term potential."We're absolutely delighted that he has signed and we're looking forward to seeing how much further he will develop."
India Today
19-07-2025
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- India Today
Ruturaj Gaikwad opts out of county stint with Yorkshire due to personal reasons
India and Maharashtra batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has cancelled his county stint with Yorkshire due to personal reasons. Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath informed about Gaikwad's unavailability three days ahead of their fixture against Surrey, set to be played from July 22. Gaikwad was with the India A squad for their tour of England and was expected to link up with the Yorkshire squad ahead of their upcoming due to some personal reasons, he won't be available to play this season, leaving a massive hole in the Yorkshire squad. Gaikwad was supposed to play in the One Day Cup as well after the County Championship.'Unfortunately Gaikwad's not coming now for personal reasons. We're not going to have him for Scarborough or for the rest of the season. So that's disappointing. I can't tell you anything about the reasons why, but we hope that everything's ok. We've literally just found out,' McGrath was quoted as saying by Yorkshire's official website. Furthermore, Anthony McGrath said that they're looking to find Gaikwad's replacement soon.'We're working behind the scenes on what we can do. But it's only two or three days away, so I'm not sure what we can do at the moment. We're working to try and get a possible replacement, but time pressure is the issue. I can't give you anything more than that at the moment,' he Gaikwad has been out of action since the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), where he could only feature in six matches before sustaining an injury. He was hit on the elbow during the game against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and, despite trying to play through the pain, was ultimately ruled out of the competition. MS Dhoni took over the leadership duties of CSK after Gaikwad was ruled out.- EndsMust Watch
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Using Kookaburra ball makes no sense
Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath has described the decision to use Kookaburra balls during this week's County Championship fixtures as "nonsensical". McGrath watched Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire play out a draw at Trent Bridge during which just 21 wickets fell. Advertisement Seven of the nine matches ended in draws, with only Surrey and Northants picking up victories. McGrath said asking county players to use the less responsive Kookaburra to better prepare England players for the Ashes this winter, while Ben Stokes' side tackle India with a Dukes ball this summer, made no sense. "The match as a whole was not a great watch for spectators with the Kookaburra ball and I'm still not sure why we are using it, to be honest," the 49-year-old said. "We don't play Test cricket in England with a Kookaburra and if we are thinking about the next series in Australia playing with a Kookaburra, then the people who are going to play in that series probably need to be using a Kookaburra ball as well." Advertisement The directive, enthusiastically embraced by director of England cricket Rob Key, was originally brought in to encourage County Championship bowlers to 'upskill' after successive Ashes disappointments with the Kookaburra ball. It was initially seen in 2023 for a two game mid-season trial and repeated last summer with a two game early and late season trial. Critics feel the move penalises seamers, which form the bulk of county sides, and reduces the likelihood of results. A total of 17 out of 18 early season games with a Kookaburra in 2024 were draws. Former Yorkshire coach Ottis Gibson called it "a nonsense" last season and Surrey's then director of cricket Alec Stewart said it was "the worst decision ever". Advertisement "If you're wanting people to bowl 90mph on the back of seven first-class games, then eight T20s... and you slot it in during a Test series, in the most jam-packed part of the season with not many England players around, it is nonsensical," McGrath added.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Using Kookaburra ball makes no sense
Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath has described the decision to use Kookaburra balls during this week's County Championship fixtures as "nonsensical".McGrath watched Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire play out a draw at Trent Bridge during which just 21 wickets of the nine matches ended in draws, with only Surrey and Northants picking up said asking county players to use the less responsive Kookaburra to better prepare England players for the Ashes this winter, while Ben Stokes' side tackle India with a Dukes ball this summer, made no sense. "The match as a whole was not a great watch for spectators with the Kookaburra ball and I'm still not sure why we are using it, to be honest," the 49-year-old said."We don't play Test cricket in England with a Kookaburra and if we are thinking about the next series in Australia playing with a Kookaburra, then the people who are going to play in that series probably need to be using a Kookaburra ball as well."The directive, enthusiastically embraced by director of England cricket Rob Key, was originally brought in to encourage County Championship bowlers to 'upskill' after successive Ashes disappointments with the Kookaburra was initially seen in 2023 for a two game mid-season trial and repeated last summer with a two game early and late season feel the move penalises seamers, which form the bulk of county sides, and reduces the likelihood of results. A total of 17 out of 18 early season games with a Kookaburra in 2024 were Yorkshire coach Ottis Gibson called it "a nonsense" last season and Surrey's then director of cricket Alec Stewart said it was "the worst decision ever"."If you're wanting people to bowl 90mph on the back of seven first-class games, then eight T20s... and you slot it in during a Test series, in the most jam-packed part of the season with not many England players around, it is nonsensical," McGrath added.
