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News18
11 hours ago
- General
- News18
Smriti Mandhana Nominated For ICC Women's Player Of The Month
Last Updated: The India white-ball vice-captain has earned the Player of the Month nomination once again. India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for May due to her outstanding performance in the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka. Also nominated in the women's category are West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon for their remarkable performances in limited-overs formats. In the men's category, all-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland, Milind Kumar of the United States, and United Arab Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem have been nominated for their impressive displays in white-ball formats. Rodrigues accumulated 204 runs in three matches of the tri-series in Sri Lanka, including a valuable 44 in the final against the hosts. Her standout performance was scoring 123 from 101 balls against South Africa, significantly contributing to India's victory in the tournament. West Indies captain Matthews, currently ranked No. 1 all-rounder in T20Is and second in ODIs, demonstrated her prowess by scoring 48 runs and taking two wickets in the first ODI against England at Derby. Named the Player of the Series in the preceding three-match T20I series, she led the run charts with 177 runs at a strike rate of over 137 and took three wickets. South African all-rounder Tryon scored 176 runs at a strike rate of 131.34 in three ODIs and claimed six wickets in the Sri Lanka tri-series in Colombo. Her performances included 67 against India and scores of 35 and 74 against the hosts. Her left-arm spin was particularly effective, capturing five for 34 against Sri Lanka, including a hat-trick. Among the men's nominees, 25-year-old McMullen earned his spot with 233 runs and 10 wickets in five ODIs. His notable performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, which included two half-centuries against the UAE and a Player of the Match effort of 101 off 88 deliveries and four for 55 against the Netherlands at Utrecht, brought him into contention. Off-spinning all-rounder Milind Kumar scored 201 runs in four ODIs at a strike rate of 116.86 and took nine wickets. His standout performance was an unbeaten 115 off 67 deliveries against Canada in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Lauderhill. He became the first player from the USA to score a fifty and take five wickets in the same ODI against Oman. Muhammad Waseem demonstrated his skills in both ODIs and T20Is during this period. He scored 169 runs in five ODIs in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 matches. Named the Player of the Series as the UAE defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in a T20I series in Sharjah, he led the team and opened the batting, scoring 54 and 82 in the first two matches. First Published:
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Bruno Fernandes' treatment of Man Utd backroom staff says a lot about him
Manchester United would be losing more than just an elite footballer if Bruno Fernandes leaves during the transfer window, following rumours linking him with a mega-money switch to Saudi Arabia There's hardly a Manchester United fan out there who isn't aware of the value Bruno Fernandes adds on the pitch. But while the focus of much of the attention around him concerns his level of performance, many might be unaware of the morals he promotes away from the field. With Ruben Amorim 's side failing to secure a place in Europe for next season, speculation has been rife that Fernandes could head for the exit. Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have been fervently linked with the player's signature, not to mention they possess the funds to at least tempt United into a sale. But the Portuguese has decided to reject a move to Saudi Arabia, seemingly committing to Old Trafford, although rumours about his future are likely to continue until the transfer window slams shut at the end of the window. Fernandes, who turns 31 in September, is the captain at United but previously attracted criticism for his method of leadership. United icon Roy Keane infamously referred to the current squad as "f***ing imposters" in February and lumped much of the blame at Fernandes' feet for not coaxing more from his team-mates. Former Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw a different side of the player, however. And it wasn't long after Fernandes' arrival at Old Trafford in 2020 that he gave an anecdote revealing the grounded, humble approach of a player that set him apart. "It was off the field as well as in training," said Solskjaer on the High Performance Podcast back in July of that year. "He demands off me. He demands off his team-mates. "The first day he was in the club, he shook everyone's hand. He didn't come in here thinking, 'I'm the big shot.' No, he shook absolutely every staff members' hand." It's testament to a player who had just completed a £67million transfer to one of the biggest clubs in the world. Needless to say many would not and do not behave with such modesty in similar positions. Fernandes' qualities on match days are undeniable, as his award for United's Player of the Season this term will attest. He has also won the Premier League's Player of the Month award on five occasions, just two fewer than record-holder Sergio Aguero, who played in England for a decade compared to Fernandes' five-and-a-half seasons thus far. In the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, great talents have come and gone at United, some with only disappointment to show for their efforts. But signing those with true grit and the kind of intangibles Fernandes often exhibits has proved more rare. One could argue seeing those leadership qualities leave would be even more damaging than losing Fernandes' on-ball ability. Genuine fighters are seemingly few and far between at Old Trafford right now, and the Portugal ace is likely the best example in the current squad. In the event Fernandes does leave this summer, his new club will be gaining a paragon of professionalism, as well as an elite footballer. And as United's transfer history over the past decade and more goes to show, that's something money can't always buy.
Int'l Cricket Council
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC reveals Player of the Month Nominees for May
Men's shortlist comprises Brendon McMullen of Scotland, Milind Kumar of the USA and Muhammad Wasim of the UAE Women's shortlist features Hayley Matthews of the West Indies, Chloe Tryon of South Africa and Jemimah Rodrigues of India More about the ICC Player of the Month awards is available here The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May, featuring two all-rounders and one batter each for the men's and women's categories. All-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States have been recognized for their impressive performances in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Additionally, the United Arab Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem makes it to the shortlist due to his exceptional batting form in both ODIs and T20Is. For the women's shortlist, Hayley Matthews of the West Indies has earned recognition for her outstanding all-round performances in ODIs and T20Is during the month. She is joined by all-rounder Chloe Tryon of South Africa and batter Jemimah Rodrigues of India, both of whom have demonstrated strong performances in ODIs. An independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world will now be invited to cast their votes to decide the winners. Fans are now able to vote for their favourite performers at ICC Men's Player of the Month Nominees for May 2025 MEN: Brendon McMullen (Scotland) The 25-year-old has made the cut after aggregating 233 runs and finishing with 10 wickets in five ODIs. A string of fine performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 including two half-centuries against the UAE and a Player of the Match effort of 101 off 88 deliveries and four for 55 against the Netherlands at Utrecht brought him into contention for the award. Milind Kumar (USA) The off-spinning all-rounder scored 201 runs in four ODIs at an impressive strike-rate of 116.86 and also picked nine wickets to be shortlisted for the award. His standout performance was a blistering 115 not out off just 67 deliveries against Canada in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Lauderhill. He became the first player from the USA to score a fifty and take five wickets in the same ODI, when he did so against Oman. Muhammad Waseem (UAE) Muhammad Waseem showed his worth in both ODIs and T20Is during this period. He scored 169 runs in five ODIs playing as a middle-order batter in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 matches and was then named Player of the Series as the UAE defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in a T20I series played in Sharjah. Leading the team and opening the batting, he scored 54 and 82 in the first two matches of the series. WOMEN: Hayley Matthews (WI) The West Indies captain, presently ranked as the No.1 all-rounder in T20Is and second in ODIs, showed why she continues to be at the top of the ICC player rankings. The three-time winner of the monthly award scored 48 runs and took two wickets in the first ODI against England at Derby after being named the Player of the Series in a preceding three-match T20I series, topping the run aggregate with 177 runs with a strike-rate of over 137, and also grabbed three wickets. Chloe Tryon (SA) The South Africa all-rounder scored 176 runs at a strike-rate of 131.34 in three ODIs and took six wickets in the Sri Lanka tri-series in Colombo also featuring India. She scored 67 against India and had scores of 35 and 74 against the hosts. Her left-arm spin bowling was in the spotlight as she grabbed five for 34 against Sri Lanka including a hat-trick. Jemimah Rodrigues (Ind) The 24-year-old from Mumbai amassed 204 runs in three matches of the tri-series in Sri Lanka, including a useful 44 in the final against the hosts. Her 123 from 101 balls against South Africa was the highlight during this period as she played a big role in India winning the thee-team tournament. The ICC Player of the Month Voting Process: The three nominees for either category are shortlisted based on performances from the first to the last day of each calendar month. The shortlist is then voted on by the independent ICC Voting Academy* and fans around the world. The ICC Voting Academy comprises prominent members of the cricket fraternity including well-known journalists, former players, broadcasters and members of the ICC Hall of Fame. The Voting Academy submit their votes by email and hold a 90 per cent share of the vote. Fans registered with the ICC can vote via the ICC website, accounting for the remaining 10 per cent. Winners are announced every second week of the month on ICC's digital channels. Voting Academy for the ICC Player of the Month: Afghanistan: Javed Hamim; Australia: Daniel Cherny and Lisa Sthalekar; Bangladesh: Mazhar Uddin and Md Ariful Islam Roney; England: Chris Stocks and Lydia Greenway; Ireland: Ger Siggins and Clare Shillington; India: S Gomesh and Shivani Gupta; New Zealand: Craig Cumming; Pakistan: Saleem Khaliq and Sana Mir; South Africa: Zaahier Adams and Ashwell Prince; Sri Lanka: Danushka Aravinda and Farveez Maharoof; West Indies: Daren Ganga and Stacy Ann King; Zimbabwe: Lawrence Trusida; Others: Darren Allan Kyeyune and Kyle Coetzer.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rangers Make Big Nathan Eovaldi Announcement After Injury News
Rangers Make Big Nathan Eovaldi Announcement After Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Throughout the 2025 season, the Texas Rangers haven't been all too impressive, as they sport a 29-31 record, putting them in third place in the AL West, while having just a plus-three run differential. Advertisement Things have the opportunity to get worse, too, because on Sunday, the team revealed that starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi would be hitting the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 29) due to right triceps fatigue. What makes this loss even worse is that on Monday, the team announced Eovaldi has been named the Rangers Player of the Month for May, a distinction voted on by media members and broadcasters who cover the team. It's a well-deserved honor, too, because through the entire month, he started five games, accumulating 26.2 innings, 27 strikeouts, an opponent batting average of .168, a 0.68 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP. Advertisement Throughout the entire season, he has been extremely dominant, tied for the 24th-most innings pitched (69.1), the second-best ERA (1.56), tied for 16th in strikeouts (73), tied for the fifth-highest WAR (2.2), and has the second-lowest opponent batting average (.183) among qualified starting pitchers. Other than now dealing with an injury, Eovaldi has been exactly what the Rangers could have hoped for after signing him to a three-year, $75 million contract before the season started. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17)© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images His performance has put him in the position to potentially earn some serious personal accolades with the Rangers, as ESPN BET currently gives him the seventh-best odds (+3000) to win the AL Cy Young Award. Advertisement If Eovaldi were able to pull that off, it would be a huge boost to his career, considering that he's only made two All-Star appearances and been inside the top four for Cy Young voting once in his first 13 seasons at the MLB level. Related: Mariners Turn Heads with Major Randy Johnson Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Kathleen McGovern named ScottishPower Women's Premier League Player of the Month for May
Hibernian Women's striker Kathleen McGovern has been named the ScottishPower Women's Premier League Player of the Month for May. After winning the award for the first time in December 2024 and earning it once more in April, this is now McGovern's third Player of the Month award of the 2024/25 campaign. The 22-year-old has had an incredible season for the Hibs, with her 25 goals and two assists in the league crucial to the ScottishPower Women's Premier League title success. This excellent goalscoring form carried into the most important games of the season, as McGovern netted five times in four games during Hibs final run-in. An Edinburgh Derby brace at Oriam to defeat city rivals Hearts was promptly followed up by a vital finish against title challengers Glasgow City at Meadowbank Stadium. A second brace of the month for the number 10 was sealed in the final home match of the season, as Hibs sealed a pivotal 4-2 victory over Celtic leading into the final matchday. While not on the scoresheet against Rangers at Ibrox as the Hibs clinched the league title, McGovern was at hand to provide the all-important assist for Linzi Taylor's title-clinching strike. Six goal contributions across May 2025 – consisting of five goals and the most important assist of the entire campaign – has earned McGovern a first-ever Scotland 'A' Squad call-up. Including Abbie Ferguson and Eilidh Adams' respesctive award wins, Hibernian FC Women players have made up 50% of all winners of the SWPL Player of the Month prize this season after previously going two seasons without a single award. Like this: Like Related
