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BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Marathon' mindset helped transform Notts
Head coach Peter Moores says it has taken some "blind faith" and a "marathon" mindset to get Nottinghamshire to the top of the County Championship just months after they narrowly avoided are 10 points clear at the summit at the midway point of the red-ball four wins from seven games is already double the victories they managed in the competition last term when they escaped the drop on the penultimate day of their final match the former England head coach, who guided Nottinghamshire to promotion from Division Two as title winners in 2022, admits his side has exceeded expectations so far."We said to the group before we started that at the halfway stage the target was to be in the top three so we could have a go at it in the second-half," Moores told BBC Sport."To be top with a 10-point cushion really is a win more than we thought we would get." Moores has won the County Championship title twice as coach, with Sussex in 2003 and Lancashire in 2011, and said that Notts' approach to turning their fortunes around in recent months will be how they now go on to challenge for the trophy this summer."It's a long-haul," he said. "It's like a marathon because it just keeps coming, which is a bit like football's Premier League where you just have to keep playing well. "And you have to have trust, you have to have blind faith in some ways that by doing the work every day, by pitching up when someone else might not, that will pay you back at the end of the season. And it does. "The most committed, the most skilful and the most at-it sides are the ones that win the championship."This year is a chance to try achieve something really special and win a championship."There are some really good teams in the division - Surrey being the one that everyone feels they have to beat - but we have proven to ourselves that we are a really good team and we can take on anyone if we play to the potential we have in the last few weeks." Improving players and team When finishing third from bottom in County Championship and failing to get beyond the the group stage of either the T20 Blast or One-Day Cup competitions last season, those traits were not immediately obvious at Trent Bridge last Notts' top scorers this season - captain Haseeb Hameed and Ben Slater - are again leading the way with the Hutton, the County Championship's leading wicket-taker in 2023, has come back after an injury hit campaign to again lead the bowling attack with 24 scalps so Tongue, the England international that missed his entire first year with Nottinghamshire through injury, has claimed 15 wickets in three games. Teenage off-spinner Farhan Ahmed, who made his first-class debut last season, has also contributed 10 wickets to date."We thought we had a good team and the way we work at our place is something we call the skill factor," Moores said."We try get people better. We believe that getting better as individuals, it collectively makes the team better."The impact of international recruits has also been pivotal. All-rounder Fergus O'Neill was an instant hit during his short stint, taking 21 wickets, while Pakistan seam bowler Mohammad Abbas has replaced the Australian with equal effect, having taken 16 wickets in three pair are among the seven Notts bowlers to have already claimed five-wicket hauls this season - alongside Hutton, Tongue, Dillon Pennington, Liam Patterson-White and Lyndon James."A lot of different people have chipped in and we seem to find a way," Moores said."We have been in some tough situations, there is no doubt about that. But someone has either managed to pull us out of it or if there has been an opportunity to drive home a win, someone has found that extra bit to do it."With the bat, there have been seven century makers, with captain Hameed producing two, including a double is leading the way as the competition's top scorer, but Moores says he has crucially "got the balance right" as skipper after taking the job on last year."He has had a great start to the season but the the biggest credit I would give him is that as well as the batting is how he has captained," Moores said."He has managed to get the group together in a really good way. There is a real comradery with them, and that comes out with the way they play their cricket."
IOL News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mihlali Mpongwana's rise continues in Caribbean as SA A take 1-0 series lead
Mihlali Mpongwana of Western Province celebrates his century during the CSA One Day Cup final against the North West Dragons. Mihlali Mpongwana of Western Province is one of the new faces in the Proteas ODI squad. Picture: Ryan Wilkisky / BackpagePix MIHLALI Mpongwana has been one of the up-and-coming all-rounders in domestic cricket for a number of years. The lanky seam-bowling all-rounder started making waves about two seasons ago when he dominated the One-Day Cup campaign in the blue colours of Western Province cricket. It is hard to forget the maiden List A century that he scored during the final of the 2023/24 One-Day Cup at Newlands, a knock that saw Western Province win the competition courtesy of Mpongwana and Kyle Verreynne's centuries. The 25-year-old Mpongwana has since been in a number of Proteas white -ball squads and has gone on to play a One-Day International at Lahore against New Zealand earlier this year.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hampshire Women beat Warwickshire at Arundel
CHARLI Knott continued her fine form with a third half-century in four Metro Bank One-Day Cup innings, scoring a classy 82 as Hampshire defeated Warwickshire at Arundel. Georgia Adams added 68 to help chase down Warwickshire's 243, keeping Hampshire top of the table heading into the T20 Blast break. Warwickshire, batting first just a day after nine players featured in a T20 victory in Devon, struggled early on a slow pitch. They slumped to 38 for four and then 93 for six. Bex Tyson, stepping in as lead spinner with Linsey Smith on England duty, struck with her first ball to remove Meg Austin. Freya Davies removed Sterre Kalis and Davina Perrin in consecutive overs, while Mary Taylor bowled Katie George in her first over. Wicketkeeper Rhianna Southby caught Bethan Ellis and Nat Wraith off Adams and Knott, continuing the collapse. However, Abbey Freeborn rescued the innings with a patient 94, her second fifty of the season, manipulating the field and finding regular boundaries. She added 97 with Charis Pavely (55), who reached her half-century in 70 balls. Georgia Davis then supported Freeborn with an unbroken 53-run stand, scoring 40 in the last three overs. Though Freeborn fell short of a century, their efforts lifted Warwickshire to a competitive 243 for seven. On her One-Day Cup debut, Hannah Rainey opened with a maiden. Hampshire's reply began brightly with Ella McCaughan and Maia Bouchier sharing seven boundaries, but both fell to Davis - Bouchier flicking to square-leg and McCaughan lbw. Knott and Adams steadied the chase with confident strokes and sharp timing. Knott hit eight boundaries in her 46-ball half-century and looked set until she top-edged a sweep off Davis, giving the spinner her third wicket. Southby chopped a pull onto her stumps, and Adams was trapped lbw by Hannah Baker. When Abi Norgrove sliced to point, Hampshire wobbled at 205 for six - still 38 runs short. The game echoed the reverse fixture at Edgbaston, where the teams tied. With eight needed off 16 balls and Nancy Harman bowled, a repeat seemed likely. But Taylor held her nerve, securing a three-wicket win with four balls to spare.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli in County Cricket? Middlesex hope to lure Indian star for red-ball stint at Lord's
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) Could Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli return to red-ball cricket in England despite recently announcing his retirement from Test matches? Middlesex certainly hope so. According to a report in The Guardian, the London-based county side is eager to bring Kohli on board for a potential first-class or one-day stint at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground . Alan Coleman, Middlesex's director of cricket, confirmed their interest: 'Virat Kohli is the most iconic player of his generation, so of course we are interested in having that conversation.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! While Kohli has retired from Test cricket, he has not ruled out playing first-class matches — leaving the door open for a County Championship or One-Day Cup appearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo Who's that IPL player? Middlesex have a track record of attracting global stars, including AB de Villiers in 2019 and Kane Williamson this season. They also benefit from a strong relationship with the MCC, who have reportedly offered to share the cost of bringing Kohli in — a move that helped seal previous marquee signings. Poll Should Virat Kohli consider playing red-ball cricket in England? Only if it benefits his career. No, he should focus on other formats. Yes, it would be exciting to see him back. The hope is to tempt Kohli with the allure of playing at Lord's, often referred to as the 'home of cricket.' Middlesex return to the venue in September for key Division Two fixtures, including one against Lancashire — potentially setting up a final on-field duel between Kohli and English pace legend James Anderson . Kohli, who owns a home in London, had once signed with Surrey in 2018 before a neck injury scuppered the opportunity. Still, he had a stellar England tour that year. Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 14 years While Kohli remains unavailable for foreign T20 leagues due to his BCCI contract, his fans might yet see him don the whites at a county ground — possibly even alongside Kane Williamson in the Middlesex middle order. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
India.com
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Who is Mitchel Owen, the 23-year-old sensation replacing Glenn Maxwell in PBKS as IPL 2025 resumes
Punjab Kings have brought in a fresh face ahead of the IPL 2025 restart, signing 23-year-old Mitchell Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder was picked up earlier this month for ₹3 crore and has now officially joined the squad. Owen has built an impressive T20 resume with 34 matches, 646 runs, two centuries, and a highest score of 108. He has also taken 10 wickets in the format. Before arriving in India, he represented Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League. In his debut PSL season, Owen scored 102 runs in eight innings with a blistering strike rate of 192.45. Despite going unsold in last year's IPL mega auction, he returned to the spotlight in January with a record-breaking performance in the Big Bash League. He matched Craig Simmons' record for the fastest century in BBL history, scoring 108 off just 42 balls and smashing 11 sixes. That innings led the Hobart Hurricanes to their first-ever title. Following his BBL heroics, Owen delivered another standout performance in the domestic One-Day Cup, scoring 149 from 69 balls for Tasmania. His explosive form quickly drew the attention of top T20 franchises. As a result, he secured contracts in both the South African SA20 league and the PSL. Owen's ability to turn games single-handedly has made him one of the most exciting emerging talents in the T20 circuit. Punjab Kings are in a strong position going into the second leg of the season. With seven wins from eleven matches, they currently hold third place on the points table and are eyeing a playoff spot. The squad has already reached Jaipur and is set to resume training on Thursday. Their next match is against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday. Sources have also told a news agency that Australian players Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis are expected to join the team ahead of their May 24 clash against Delhi Capitals, also in Jaipur.
