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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
England flags and hats spotted in Cardiff as hundreds flock to city
England flags and hats spotted in Cardiff as hundreds flock to city Merchandise is being sold in the city centre with hundreds seen waiting in queues Merchandise is sold at Cathedral Road in Cardiff as the English flag waves in the air (Image: Richard Swingler ) Seeing English flags waving in the air in Wales is a rare sight. But that is the scene in Cardiff today as England take on the West Indies in the men's one day international cricket series. Hundreds were pictured flocking to Sophia Gardens this afternoon to watch the second ODI. Merchandise is being sold on Cathedral Road outside the cricket ground, including England hats and flags as fans make their way in to watch the game. The game marks the first time that West Indies have headed to England and Wales for a white-ball series since 2017. Fans could earlier be seen queuing outside the ground with some still waiting to get in as of the 11am start time, though the crowds have since dispersed. Fans queue to get into the game (Image: Richard Swingler ) Speaking ahead of the event, chief executive officer at Glamorgan Cricket, Dan Cherry, said: 'We always look forward to announcing our International fixtures each year and are proud to be hosting South Africa and West Indies in 2025. Article continues below 'It will be fantastic to welcome the West Indies back to Sophia Gardens after eight years and will allow us to continue our excellent relationship which strengthened in the 1990s due to the great Viv Richards representing Glamorgan with great distinction." There was a significant wait (Image: Richard Swingler )
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Back-foot sweep? Bizarre batting technique goes viral
Glamorgan Cricket shared a video of a batter executing a highly unusual back-foot sweep shot, captivating cricket fans online. The unconventional technique, resembling a tennis swing, has garnered thousands of views and humorous reactions. While likely improvised, the viral clip sparks debate and highlights the sport's capacity for fun and innovation, potentially marking a memorable moment in cricket. NEW DELHI: Cricket fans were treated to an unexpected and highly entertaining moment when a video posted by Glamorgan Cricket on Instagram showed a batter pulling off an unconventional sweep shot that has since taken social media by storm. What made it so bizarre? Instead of the traditional front-foot lunge usually associated with a sweep shot, the batter opted to execute it entirely off the back foot, a move that's rarely seen at any level of the game. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump In the short clip, the batter calmly rocks onto the back foot and swings across the line, sweeping the ball square, almost like a tennis shot with a cricket bat. The form might make a coach wince, but the result was surprisingly effective and downright hilarious. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Glamorgan, clearly amused by the technique, captioned the video cheekily: 'Tag a mate who sweeps off the back foot' Watch: What started as a casual post has now racked up thousands of views and shares, with cricket fans and players chiming in with reactions ranging from disbelief to admiration. 'Reverse Reverse Sweep,' one fan commented, referencing the player's hilarious approach. Another quipped, 'I play this whenever there is a slower ball as it is hard to hit it out of the park.' India's probable Test squad for England Tour Though likely an improvised shot rather than a deliberate invention, the viral moment has sparked debates and chuckles across platforms. It also serves as a reminder that cricket — often steeped in tradition — still has room for fun and flair. Whether it becomes a trend or remains a one-off oddity, the back-foot sweep has earned its place in cricket's growing reel of viral highlights.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wales' brand has become blurred for investors, adviser says
Wales' image has become "blurred", making it harder to attract foreign investment, according to a Welsh government adviser on the economy. Mark Rhydderch-Roberts, director of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board, said Wales was traditionally "incredibly successful in attracting foreign direct investment" but has seen a reduction in recent years. First Minister Eluned Morgan said growing the economy was her "top priority". The Welsh government is planning to hold an international investment summit in December to attract investors. Hopes for thousands of jobs from investment summit Welsh entrepreneurs abroad 'ready to invest here' Are we selling Wales to the world? "I think currently the image of Wales outside of Wales is quite blurred," said Mr Rhydderch-Roberts. "Is it castles and dragons, is it a centre for investment?" The former investment banker said the nation was currently attracting 3.5% of the UK's Foreign Direct Investment projects, while Scotland was attracting 8.4%. "During the late eighties and nineties we were one of the best in the UK at attracting inward investment," he told BBC Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement. "Since then we've really struggled. I think for all sorts of reasons." Mr Rhydderch-Roberts said some reasons were part of UK wide issues. "Our tax burden is very high, our infrastructure is creaking, our energy costs are the highest in the world," he said. "Those kind of structural factors are pretty much out of the Welsh government's control." Mr Rhydderch-Roberts is also chairman of Glamorgan Cricket which recently sold a 50% stake in Welsh Fire, its Hundred franchise team, in a multimillion pound deal. "One of the things that really resonated with investors... was that Cardiff as a events city is second only to London but, also, the Welsh brand which made us unique among the other seven franchises," he said. Mr Rhydderch-Roberts said Wales as a nation could do more to improve its branding. "What are we selling here in Wales because sometimes our image is rather tarnished by 20 mile an hour speed limits for example," he said, referring to the Welsh government's controversial decision to reduce speed limits across the country. "Those kind of things... the noise in the background... prevents us from looking at the real positives." The Welsh government has confirmed its international investment summit will take place in Newport on 1 December. The first minister told BBC Wales on Friday that she was "looking for billions of pounds of investment to come in and thousands of jobs to be delivered". Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board
BBC News
23-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wales' brand blurred for investors, adviser says
Wales' image has become "blurred", making it harder to attract foreign investment, according to a Welsh government adviser on the economy. Mark Rhydderch-Roberts, director of the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board, said Wales was traditionally "incredibly successful in attracting foreign direct investment" but has seen a reduction in recent Minister Eluned Morgan said growing the economy was her "top priority".The Welsh government is planning to hold an international investment summit in December to attract investors. "I think currently the image of Wales outside of Wales is quite blurred," said Mr Rhydderch-Roberts."Is it castles and dragons, is it a centre for investment?"The former investment banker said the nation was currently attracting 3.5% of the UK's Foreign Direct Investment projects, while Scotland was attracting 8.4%. "During the late eighties and nineties we were one of the best in the UK at attracting inward investment," he told BBC Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement."Since then we've really struggled. I think for all sorts of reasons." 'Infrastructure is creaking' Mr Rhydderch-Roberts said some reasons were part of UK wide issues."Our tax burden is very high, our infrastructure is creaking, our energy costs are the highest in the world," he said. "Those kind of structural factors are pretty much out of the Welsh government's control."Mr Rhydderch-Roberts is also chairman of Glamorgan Cricket which recently sold a 50% stake in Welsh Fire, its Hundred franchise team, in a multimillion pound deal. "One of the things that really resonated with investors... was that Cardiff as a events city is second only to London but, also, the Welsh brand which made us unique among the other seven franchises," he said. Mr Rhydderch-Roberts said Wales as a nation could do more to improve its branding."What are we selling here in Wales because sometimes our image is rather tarnished by 20 mile an hour speed limits for example," he said, referring to the Welsh government's controversial decision to reduce speed limits across the country. "Those kind of things... the noise in the background... prevents us from looking at the real positives."The Welsh government has confirmed its international investment summit will take place in Newport on 1 first minister told BBC Wales on Friday that she was "looking for billions of pounds of investment to come in and thousands of jobs to be delivered".
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Glamorgan's annual loss and debt reduced in 2024
Glamorgan Cricket have reported an annual operating loss of £286,192 for 2024 - a slight improvement on the previous club say the finances are in line with expectations for what was expected to be a challenging club announced a profit before interest, tax and depreciation of £272,000It is hoped that figure will rise to around a million pounds for 2025, thanks to new deals in place with the England and Wales Cricket club is also set to benefit from major income streams as a result of the sale of half of the Welsh Fire franchise, based at Sophia Govil, an Indian-American businessman who controls the Washington Freedom franchise in the USA, paid around £40 million for a 50 per cent stake in Welsh ECB sold 49 percent stakes in all eight franchises, with the income set to be distributed across the professional and amateur games, while Glamorgan sold an extra one per cent Dan Cherry said: "2024, whilst challenging in many respects, has been a year when we've been able to start establishing much firmer foundations for the future." Glamorgan were hit by the unexpected need to replace a damaged floodlight at a cost of £94,000 while the England-Pakistan T20 international was washed out, but revenues were more than their budget projections and the county won the One-Day Cup for the second time in four annual report to members contains only passing reference to the shock December departure of coach Grant Bradburn after just one season in charge, amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour which he denied in a statement to BBC Sport Mark Rhydderch-Roberts described the situation as "unfortunate" but wishes Bradburn well for the commented: "Despite success on the field, it is vitally important that the club protects its environment and puts cultures and values first."The cricket regulator has yet to publish a report on its report highlights a 10-year target to be among the top eight professional sides in England and will run a semi-professional women's side for the first time in 2025, with the aim of turning fully professional in Tier One of the female game in membership went up by seven per cent in 2024 to reverse a previous debt was reduced by almost £700,000 to £1.84 million pounds with a further reduction planned.A debt of £1.32 million to Cardiff council is scheduled for repayment in January 2026.
