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The Independent
40 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
James Anderson stars for Lancashire in remarkable return to T20 cricket after 11 years
James Anderson took three wickets in his first T20 match for 11 years as Lancashire beat Durham at Chester-le-Street to claim a third consecutive Vitality Blast North Group win. The 42-year-old former England seamer had not played a sprint-format match since the Red Rose faced Warwickshire at Edgbaston in August 2014. But, having retired from international duty, Anderson returned with a bang by returning figures of three for 17 from four overs to help Lancashire limit the hosts to 150 for six. Michael Jones hit 55 before Jack Blatherwick's single from the final delivery then took Lancashire home by four wickets. Worcestershire condemned Yorkshire to a second consecutive loss, winning by 60 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at New Road. The Pears racked up 201 for five after 79 from Brett D'Oliveira and Adam Hose's 54, with Yorkshire slipping to 51 for six before eventually making 135 for eight when the rain arrived. Ben Sanderson took four for 15 as Northamptonshire won again, beating Leicestershire by five wickets at Wantage Road. After Sanderson and David Willey (three for 20) helped limit the Foxes to 122, Ravi Bopara's unbeaten 46 helped Northants win with four balls remaining. Sussex skittled Gloucestershire for 93 to win their South Group clash by 80 runs at Hove. Tom Alsop's 58 had lifted the home side to 173 before Tymal Mills took three for 13 to help dismiss Gloucestershire in 13.3 overs. Somerset sit alongside Sussex at the top after beating Essex by eight wickets at Chelmsford. Dean Elgar and Matt Critchley hit half-centuries in Essex's 148, but Will Smeed blasted 81 not out off 54 balls to motor 2024 runners-up Somerset to victory. Asa Tribe and Dan Douthwaite guided Glamorgan to a five-wicket win over Middlesex at Northwood. Middlesex could only manage 124 for nine after Mason Crane claimed four for 28. Glamorgan were struggling on 64 for five in the 10th over until Tribe and Douthwaite, with 40 and 31 respectively, shared an unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 64.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Watch: Car rear window smashed by six during Durham vs Lancashire
The rear window of a car parked near a cricket ground was smashed by a six in England. (Screenshots) During a Vitality Blast cricket match between Durham and Lancashire at the Riverside Ground, Lancashire's Michael Jones hit a spectacular six that broke the rear window of a Mercedes parked in the stadium's parking lot. Jones's powerful hit occurred when Lancashire needed 44 runs from 29 balls, sending spinner Nathan Sowter's delivery sailing into the parked vehicle. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The commentators were more focused on the impressive shot than the damage caused, with one saying: "That's hit and hit long into the car park. That's massive, it's nearly out of the ground. Can the owner of a white Mercedes please give us the ball back?" Jones went on to score 55 runs off 39 balls before getting out in the following over. The match concluded with James Neesham securing a four-wicket victory for Lancashire with a single on the final ball. The T20 match also marked a memorable return for 42-year-old James Anderson, who took three wickets while conceding just 17 runs, helping restrict Durham to 150 runs for 6 wickets. Lancashire's victory maintained their perfect record with three wins from three matches, placing them at the top of the North Group points table. Durham currently sit in sixth position after playing two Car rear window smashed by six during Durham vs Lancashire
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
WATCH: James Anderson plays first T20 in 11 years, records career-best figures in T20 Blast
After moving on from his legendary Test career last year, English pace ace James Anderson returned to T20 cricket for the first time in 11 years with his career-best haul in the format on Sunday. Anderson, who signed on a one-year county contract after his Test retirement as the highest wicket-taking pacer with 704 scalps, made his return to the T20 Blast against Durham. Making an instant impact with his ever-snappy action, Anderson accounted for the Durham top-order whilst registering his best T20 figures. The 43-year-old removed openers Graham Clark and Alex Lees within the first overs before returning to dismiss Dutchman Colin Ackermann in the 11th over before finishing up with 3/17 in four overs in Lancashire's eventual four-wicket win. International duties historically restricted Anderson's availability for Lancashire. However, in the bid for his final Test season last year, Anderson turned up for Lancashire and secured figures of 7-35 in his sole 2024 Championship outing. Prioritising his rich hauls in Test cricket for the most of last decade, Anderson made his final ODI appearance in the 2015 World Cup and never appeared in a T20I after 2009. Enjoy every ball of Jimmy Anderson's 3/17, on his return to the Vitality Blast 🌹 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 2, 2025 While he had made the transition to a brief consultant mentorship role for the England men's bowling unit, Anderson had insisted on giving T20 and franchise cricket a go, believing he still got the gears to deliver in the competitive format. This was Anderson's first T20 appearance since August 23, 2014, when he played for Lancashire in the T20 Blast final against Warwickshire. That match went against the sprit as the England legand leaked 52 runs in four overs as Lancashire lost by four runs. In total, Anderson has played 45 T20s in his career for Lancashire and England, taking 44 wickets at an average of 30.34, with an economy rate of 8.36 runs per over. Anderson made his first IPL auction appearance during the 2025 Mega Auction last year, but he found no takers in the two-day event. 'I know for a fact that my body has got a certain amount of deliveries left in it. Once that goes, I'll no longer be a bowler. But as long as my body allows me to bowl, I will see myself as a bowler. And other people can see me as whatever they want to see me as. I don't care,' Anderson had recently said in a Guardian interview, insisting that he wants to keep going with the ball.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Coronation Street's Barbara Ferris dies aged 85 after decades-long career
Coronation Street star Barbara Ferris has died aged 85. The actress was known for playing barmaid Nona Willis at the Rovers Return, but left the soap after 10 episodes because she struggled to understand the Lancastrian accent. Barbara also had roles in Catch Us If You Can and Children Of The Damned. Her last film role came in 1990, in Peter Medak's The Krays. Her younger sister Pam also went into acting, recently starring as Sister Evangelina in Call The Midwife. They also also had another sibling Liz, a champion springboard diving champion, who won a bronze medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Barbara, who is survived by her husband and their children, Nicholas, Christopher and Catherine, died on May 23, 2025. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Organ taster day invites curious to try out the 'king of instruments'
An organ taster day in Clitheroe will give members of the public the chance to try their hand at what the event's organiser calls the "king of instruments". The "Come and Play the Organ" session will be held at Clitheroe Parish Church (St Mary's) on Saturday, June 7, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, as part of a nationwide series of events intended to address the shortage of organists in the UK. Visitors will be able to watch an informal presentation, listen to a miniature recital, and try the organ for themselves during the session. James Robinson, organiser of the event, said: "2025 is 'Play the Organ Year' so there is no better time to give it a go. "We hope that there are some local people around who would like to learn this 'king of instruments.' "You might simply be interested to know how an organ works and the sounds it can make – or maybe you've always fancied playing one but have never had the chance. "It would also be great to see some children there because they are the future of our churches. "But all are welcome – so come along, be nosey, and make some noise." READ MORE: Wheelchair stickers removed 'in error' at Nelson Morrisons Filming for BBC drama The Cage closes Tockholes Road, Tockholes Vascular services at Blackburn hospital could move to Preston No prior experience is needed, though basic piano skills are helpful for those interested in learning and playing long-term. Those attending on the day are also invited to bring their own piano music to see how it transcribes onto the organ. Anyone requiring further details can contact Mr Robinson via email at lone2000@
