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BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Glamorgan seek T20 upturn under another new coach
Glamorgan will go into the T20 season under new management for the fourth time in four years as they face Middlesex away in their opener on Sunday, 1 coach Richard Dawson, who reached the knockout stages four times in six years with Gloucestershire, follows Grant Bradburn, Mark Alleyne and Matthew Maynard in the role as Glamorgan look to progress out of their group for the first time since 2017."He brings wealth of experience and a great attitude, and we've got to use the depth of our squad, combinations of different batters and bowlers pushing for places," said captain Kiran Carlson. "There's no doubt we've under-performed since 2017 in the T20 and with the squad we have, we're hoping we can find the right balance and this year's the year."We've got to get into the rhythm of it quickly, in the past we might have started a little bit slowly so we've got to start on the front foot against Middlesex." Glamorgan go into the Blast on the back of three successive wins in the four-day county championship, but are likely to change around half the African batter Colin Ingram returns after resting while Sydney Sixers all-rounder Hayden Kerr is due to spend three months with the county as their other overseas player, after stints from Asitha Fernando, Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Kuhnemann."It's about the balance of the side, but also doing simple things well, being sharp with your fielding," said Dawson."There'll be some new faces (from the Championship), we've got youngsters performing in the second team who are putting their hands up for being around the group. We want people pushing each other like in the four-day stuff."Kerr, a 28 year old left-arm seamer and middle to lower order batter, was recruited through Matthew Mott, the former Glamorgan and England coach now working with Sydney Sixers as well as having a consultant's role at Glamorgan. "Matthew Mott saw what I offered to the side in the Big Bash, he mentioned there was a chance to come over, so I'm stoked to be a part of it," Kerr told BBC Sport Wales."Coming over as an overseas pro, you're expected to do the hardest jobs so whether that's bowling the first over and the sixth over, then 17th and 19th, that's probably my role though I'm flexible and I've been really working hard with the bat as well."It's a great competition, though it's hard to compare (with the Big Bash) with the conditions, and the grounds being 15 metres smaller all round. I'm going to have to come up with different ideas to defend short straight boundaries at Sophia Gardens."Among the domestic players likely to be involved for Glamorgan in the T20 after missing out on the Championship are all-rounder Dan Douthwaite, leg-spinner Mason Crane, seamer Jamie McIlroy, and batter Will Smale, who all featured in the 2024 Blast, Douthwaite and Crane playing every game .Douthwaite is raring to go after a couple of hard-hitting innings in the second team's T20 games, following a pectoral injury which brought a delayed start to the season followed by another setback. "It's nice to be back bowling, it feels like a long time, and contributing with the bat as well. It was really frustrating to come back from a productive time in Australia, playing for Western Suburbs in Brisbane, and pick up a pec tear", said Douthwaite."I enjoyed being a bit more independent about my game, I've felt in the past I needed to be spoon-fed or told what to done, so it was cool and felt good for me as a cricketer."I'm as bad as anyone in hating watching, but being able to prep for the T20 has been the light at the end of the tunnel. It's the format where I feel I offer the most, so it's nice to be fit and firing."Carlson has captained Glamorgan to two One Day Cup successes in four years, but can Glamorgan find the magic formula in the higher standards of T20?"We found something towards the end of last year, we want to be attacking with the bat and take wickets with the ball, strangle teams in the middle and use different skills like Mason Crane," Carlson said."There's a few guys that haven't played much red-ball cricket so they'll be raring to go and they'll bring some real energy. They've been playing second-team T20 so they're used to the pace of play." After a warm-up game against Wiltshire in Swindon on Friday, 30 May, Glamorgan begin the official competition on a Northwood ground which produced a dramatic high-scoring game in 2023, Chris Cooke smashing a record 38-ball 100, before hosting Surrey and Essex Wiltshire and Middlesex are double-headers with the recently-formed Glamorgan women's team, who are also starting a new competition after reaching the third round of the T20 Cup.
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
HOKA Launches Mafate X: Redefining the Original HOKA Trail Shoe – Now Evolved for Modern Ultra Racing
GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), proudly unveils the Mafate X, the latest evolution to the brand's iconic trail franchise. The Mafate is the HOKA brand's original trail shoe and first debuted 15 years ago at UTMB Mont-Blanc. Since then, the Mafate franchise has become a HOKA icon and continues to fuel the ambitions of trail runners globally. The Mafate X carries this legacy forward, enabling runners to get far out, faster, with engineered comfort, durability and propulsion. Inspired by the innately wild spirit of ultra trail runners, the Mafate X is designed for long haul adventures and brings unparalleled comfort, stability, and performance to the trail. The innovative construction of the shoe features premium foams, enhanced geometries and a forked carbon fiber plate to provide the support and efficiency ultra runners need for their longest distance runs. Far Out From its birthplace in the French Alps to the Western States Trail in the Sierra Mountains, HOKA has built a legacy rooted in enabling athletes to go beyond what they thought was possible. The Mafate X takes this to the next level by blending maximalist cushioning, advanced construction, and innovative design to enable ultra runners to conquer more miles. 'The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. We evolved our max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts,' said Colin Ingram, Vice President of Global Footwear Product at HOKA. 'We returned to our roots as a brand and embraced the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures, and we're excited to bring it to the trail running community.' The Mafate X represents the pinnacle of the HOKA brand's trail shoe innovation, delivering a harmonious blend of optimized comfort, control, and traction. Tested on some of the most iconic trails and ultra racecourses worldwide, the Mafate X is designed for long-haul adventures, offering a stable yet propulsive experience. Key features include: Ultra-Soft Dual-Layer Midsole: A super critically foamed EVA sole and PEBA top layer make even the most difficult miles feel more comfortable. Forked Carbon Fiber Plate: Cradles the foot for a consistent, stable ride over long distances, while the unique forked design allows for more adaptability on uneven trail terrain. Metarocker™ and Rearfoot-Focused Active Foot Frame™: Inspired by the HOKA brand's Skyward X, these elements enhance control during moderate paces typical of ultra-trail events. Ultralight Woven Upper: Durable, breathable, and designed for quick drainage, with a dynamic vamp and gusseted tongue for a secure fit. Vibram® Megagrip Outsole: Featuring playful taco-and-pizza-slices-shaped lugs, it adapts to varied terrain while leaving a joyful footprint on the trail. In conjunction with the shoe release, HOKA recently launched Mafate X FlyLab experiences around the globe. The first experience debuted at Canyons 100K last month, and the experience will be highlighted once again at Western States this year. The Mafate X Flylab invites the trail community to experience how HOKA brings its signature innovation to life on the trail, and beyond. The Mafate X is available for purchase today at and at authorized HOKA dealers worldwide. MSRP $225. About HOKA® HOKA® is one of the fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands in history. Conceived in the mountains, HOKA footwear delivers an unprecedented combination of enhanced cushioning and support for a uniquely smooth ride. Every day, HOKA pushes the innovation and design of its footwear and apparel by teaming up with a deep roster of world champions, taste makers and everyday athletes. From finish lines to everyday life, HOKA fans love the brand for its bold and unexpected approach, and its belief in the power of humanity to create change for a better world. HOKA empowers a world of athletes to fly over the earth. For more information, visit or follow @HOKA. #FlyHumanFly About Deckers Brands Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, KOOLABURRA®, HOKA®, Teva®, and AHNU®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has over 50 years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Glamorgan relishing Labuschagne's two-game return
Glamorgan are relishing the prospect of Australian Test star Marnus Labuschagne arriving for two Championship games, in his sixth season with the county."It'll be good to have him involved, he knows the players, he brings energy and quality so it's great to have him back into the squad," said coach Richard Dawson."I've come up against him and met him a couple of times so I'm looking forward to working with him."Labuschagne will be able to acclimatise to British conditions prior to Australia's World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in South African-born batter has played some part in every year since his 2019 debut, apart from the Covid-hit season on 2020, although it is his briefest visit yet because of international commitments and recent paternity leave. Labuschagne reached number one status in the world ranking of Test batters at one stage after his first Glamorgan trip as he became a Test regular in the 2019 Ashes series and his games in this month's brief return are at Sophia Gardens, facing Northants on Friday, 16 May and Middlesex the following week, with South African batter Colin Ingram, 39, rested before the T20 Blast despite his continuing strong performances."Col's in great form but the lads are excited and the club's excited to get Marnus in, he'll be hungry for runs and bring something different to the changing room," explained van der Gugten, who has played alongside Labuschagne since his Glamorgan debut, revealed he had already been in contact during their win at Kent."He'll bring another energy with him. He's already been on FaceTime and he arrives in the morning [Monday], so he's keen to get involved like he always is and it'll be nice to have him around the group," van der Gugten told BBC Sport is best known for his batting ability but has also bowled seam, leg-spin and off-spin during his time with Lankan paceman Asitha Fernando, who took three wickets in the second innings of the victory at Canterbury, has two red-ball games left on his contract while Glamorgan are yet to announce plans for a bowling recruit for the T20 Blast, with batter Ingram set to return for the opener against Middlesex at Northwood on Sunday, 1 June.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Marnus Labuschagne to return to Glamorgan ahead of World Test Championship final
Australia 's Marnus Labuschagne is making a brief return to struggling Glamorgan after signing up for two Rothesay County Championship matches later this month. World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June. He will be available to play in the games against Northamptonshire starting on 16 May and Middlesex the following week, replacing South African Colin Ingram in the side. "It's great to have Marnus returning to the club again," director of cricket Mark Wallace said. "He's very much part of the furniture here and we're looking forward to welcoming back to Wales for a couple of games. Although it's only for a short period, it will allow Colin to have a break and recharge before the Blast." Glamorgan sit bottom of the Division Two table after four games and are awaiting their first win of the season in the County Championship. The World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday 11 June at the Home of Cricket. Australia are the defending champions having triumphed over India at The Oval in 2023.
