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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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England clinches T20 series against West Indies as Brook's winning start as captain continues
England's Will Jacks misses a catch at the boundary during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) West Indies' Shai Hope bats during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) England's Luke Wood, right, celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Evin Lewis during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) England players celebrate the wicket of West Indies' Evin Lewis during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) England players celebrate the wicket of West Indies' Evin Lewis during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) England's Will Jacks misses a catch at the boundary during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) West Indies' Shai Hope bats during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) England's Luke Wood, right, celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Evin Lewis during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) England players celebrate the wicket of West Indies' Evin Lewis during the second Men's International Twenty20 match at the Seat Unique Stadium, in Bristol, England, Sunday June 8, 2025. (Nigel French/PA via AP) BRISTOL, England (AP) — England captain Harry Brook praised the unity of his 'group of mates' after sealing his second series win in just 11 days in charge on Sunday. England won the second Twenty20 cricket international against West Indies by 4 wickets with nine balls to spare to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. England scored 199-6 in 18.3 overs after West Indies lost the toss and reached 196 in its 20 overs Advertisement Brook has won five on the bounce against the West Indies since taking over from Jos Buttler, after sweeping the tourists 3-0 in the ODI matches. England did not have it easy at Bristol, with the asking rate climbing past 11 an over at one stage as it chased down West Indies' stiff target. But the team stuck together to get over the line, with five of the top six making handy contributions before Jacob Bethell (26) and Tom Banton (30 not out) hammered 56 off just 21 deliveries between them to puncture the West Indian resistance. It was the kind of game England was losing in the difficult final days under Buttler, whose reign ended with eight straight defeats across both formats. Advertisement England beat West Indies by 21 runs in the T20 series opener runs on Friday. After dominating the West Indies in three one-day internationals, England was expected to receive a tougher fight from the visitors, who are higher-rated in T20s than ODIs The West Indies did have No. 2-ranked T20 bowler Akeal Hosein back with them on Sunday. Hosein missed the first T20 as he was unable to travel to England in time because of recent changes to U.K. visa entry requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens. ___ AP cricket:
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Craig Bellamy promises Wales will not sit back and defend against Belgium
It was defender Rodon's first international goal and Wales had complete domination of a one-sided contest with 27 goal attempts to zero. Wales face a far tougher challenge in Brussels, although the Dragons did have the bonus of Belgium being held 1-1 in North Macedonia on Friday night, thanks to a late home equaliser. Bellamy said: 'We go there and I'm not camping. I'm not sitting back. It's not in my make-up. I can't do it, I don't want to do it. 'I've got a little bit more in my head, but I'm really excited about it. I'll try and absorb this one but then, yeah, get ready for that.' Victory took Wales to the top of their World Cup qualifying section with seven points from three games – but Bellamy could not resist a dig at the Welsh ball boys on the perimeter of the pitch. 'There is a lot I liked,' said Bellamy. 'I'd really like us to make this six, seven, eight. That's what we need to push. 'These games have never been easy four our nation. We have a proven record of that. 'The mentality of the players was really good. Did we expect to win? Of course we did. Did we expect such a slow game? Joe Rodon celebrated after scoring the first goal of his Wales career (Nigel French/PA) 'I felt our ball boys could have been a bit quicker. We are at home so we have a choice in that as well. 'I'm going to be looking for them in a bit – I'm not. I'm joking!' Victory came at a price as Neco Williams, one of Wales' best performers since Bellamy took charge last summer, was forced off midway through the first half with a nasty-looking injury. The Nottingham Forest full-back, in trying to cross on the byline midway through the first half, landed awkwardly and was in obvious pain before leaving the field on a stretcher. Neco Williams leaft the pitch distraught after being carried off on a stretcher in Wales' 3-0 victory over Liechtenstein (Nigel French/PA) Williams appears a serious doubt for Monday's clash with Belgium. 'Give us a few hours,' said Bellamy. 'We just don't know. We'll find out tomorrow morning (Saturday). 'The medical staff will be racing with it, we'll make sure he's looked after. 'We'll find more and relay that message as soon as we know.'
Leader Live
20-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Leicester charged by Premier League over alleged financial breaches in 2023-24
Leicester have been charged by the Premier League for alleged financial breaches in the 2023-24 campaign (Nigel French/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Leicester have been charged by the Premier League for alleged financial breaches in the 2023-24 campaign. The case, which will be heard by an independent commission, relates to the club allegedly breaking profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) when they were in the Championship last season. If found guilty the Foxes, who will play in the second tier again next term following relegation, could be handed a points deduction. Leicester City today notes the Tribunal decision regarding the PSR assessment periods ending 22/23 and 23/24. — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 20, 2025 It means the midlands club are now involved in another legal battle with the Premier League, having earlier this season won an appeal that prevented the League from charging them for breaching PSR rules in 2022-23. The Foxes claimed the Premier League did not have jurisdiction to charge them because they were competing in the Championship at the time. The Premier League challenged Leicester's successful appeal but a tribunal ruled in the club's favour.
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ben Stokes eager to ‘dominate every situation' when he returns to England action
The 33-year-old has not played since tearing his hamstring in New Zealand before Christmas, having previously suffered an identical setback in August. But while he rushed to get back to fitness first time around, working intensively to make the autumn tour of Pakistan, he has now had a longer period of downtime to get his recovery right. He will lead the side in their first Test of the season, against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge next week, and feels confident his body will allow him to get back to his very best. Ben Stokes is eager to get back on the pitch with England next week (Nigel French/PA) 'My ethos when I'm injured is I come back fitter than I was before I got injured,' he told Sky Sports in an interview with one of his predecessors as skipper, Nasser Hussain. 'I've worked incredibly hard on all aspects of everything, from my cricket to fitness, and know I'm going to be in a position when I am back on the field to potentially be in physically the best possible shape I have been in. 'I feel great. Training and playing are completely different. No matter what you do at training, you cannot replicate the intensity your body is put through in a game. 'But in terms of my role as a player – fourth seamer, batting at six – trying to dominate every situation I find myself in, whether I've got a bat or a ball in my hand, is what I want to get back doing out on the field on the biggest stage. Stokes, right, will lean on advice from Brendon McCullum as he tries to stay away from future injuries (Nigel French/PA) 'I know I've done it before and it's something I'm very, very confident in myself I can do.' With an eye on two major series ahead, five Tests against India starting in June followed by a huge Ashes tour this winter, Stokes also suggested he would work with head coach Brendon McCullum on ensuring he did not burn himself out. Stokes has, at times, been guilty of overburdening himself in the all-rounder role but is seeking to find the right balance. 'I am 33, I don't want to expose myself to a situation where I am off the field when I don't have to be,' he said. 'I talk to Baz a lot about many different things, we've spoken about this kind of stuff and how he's going to help me better, how he's going to speak to me a lot more about this stuff. Our new Specialist Skills Consultant 😍 We're delighted to announce that Tim Southee, New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker, is joining us on a short-term basis. Read more 👇 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 15, 2025 'We've worked together for so long, we know each other inside out and those discussions we've had over the last couple of months have been very good.' England will have a new face in their coaching ranks in Nottingham, with former New Zealand seamer Tim Southee joining up. Southee, who took 776 international wickets for the Black Caps and retired after facing Stokes' England in December, takes the role of 'specialist skills coach'. He effectively replaces James Anderson as fast bowling consultant, with the country's record wicket-taker set to resume his playing career with Lancashire this week, almost a year on from his farewell Test at Lord's. Meanwhile, ex-England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been awarded honorary life membership by Marylebone Cricket Club. Moeen retired from international cricket last year and has been inducted by MCC alongside former Australia Women's captain Meg Lanning.
Glasgow Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Hull KR boss Willie Peters will not change plans ahead of semi-final
Rovers head into their fourth consecutive last-four appearance in the competition sitting pretty on top of Super League and bouncing out of a 54-0 Magic Weekend shutout of hapless Salford. But despite also being backed by over 90 per cent of the sold-out 8,500 crowd at York's LNER Stadium, Peters insists it is too soon to entertain the prospect of their first piece of silverware since the 1985 Premiership title. Hull KR endured Wembley heartbreak against Leigh in 2023 (Nigel French/PA) 'It's difficult to win trophies and we're aware of that,' said Peters, who expects to be able to welcome back Tom Davies, Joe Burgess and Kelepi Tanginoa, all of whom missed the trip to Newcastle. 'Hopefully this year we'll get a trophy but it's difficult to be in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, and then it's difficult to go on to Wembley and win the trophy. 'We're on a journey still, and what we're doing every day when we come in to work is about improving. If we do that then we will put ourselves in a position to win. Kelepi Tanginoa is among those set to return for Hull KR (Mike Egerton/PA) 'If you start thinking about trophies and the end results, that's when you lock up. We've always been about process, and if you get that right, then in the end most of the trophies will come.' Rovers will start as heavy favourites against Steve McNamara's Catalans side, whose recent revival was ended by last week's Magic Weekend loss to Leigh, and will be without experienced full-back Sam Tomkins due to injury. And victory could well set up a second Wembley clash in three years against the Leopards, who face Warrington in the second semi-final on Sunday, and who famously clinched the 2023 crown with Lachlan Lam's golden point drop-goal. 'Wembley is a great experience but the outcome (in 2023) wasn't great,' added Peters. Leigh are looking to replicate their 2023 Challenge Cup win (Nigel French/PA) 'It's something the players who haven't done it obviously want to be a part of. But our narrow focus is on Catalans this week. 'We're looking at it as a home game in terms of having 90 per cent of the supporters there. That makes it a home ground advantage really, so we need to make sure we make the most of that.' Leigh head into Sunday's clash with last year's beaten finalists Warrington on the back of a five-match winning run in all competitions. Like Rovers, both clubs will head into Sunday with significant injury problems, with the Leopards welcoming back classy full-back David Armstrong, while half-back Marc Sneyd is expected to return for Warrington after surgery on a fractured eye socket. Reflecting their famous 2023 triumph, Leigh boss Adrian Lam said: 'It's obviously a highlight of the club in recent times, just seeing the town and how they responded to it, and the open-top bus the day after are memories we will have for ever. 'But this is a new group and for the journey this group is on, there is a lot to look forward to and achieve, and there is no bigger game than this semi-final first.'
