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The Independent
6 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Heather Knight ruled out of summer in huge blow for England ahead of World Cup
Former England captain Heather Knight will miss the remainder of the summer after suffering a severe hamstring injury in a huge blow for Charlotte Edwards ' side. Knight suffered the problem while compiling a half century as England completed a 3-0 sweep of the T20 international series against the West Indies at Chelmsford on Monday. Subsequent scans have revealed a 'significant tendon injury' that will sideline the 34-year-old for June, July and August, though it is hoped she will be fit for the Cricket World Cup, which begins at the end of September. Alice Capsey has been called up to England's one-day international squad ahead of three more white-ball encounters with the West Indies that begin in Derby on Friday. Knight lost the captaincy after a disastrous 16-0 Ashes whitewash in the winter but underlined her importance with two excellent knocks from No 4 in the T20 series. An unbeaten 43 in the successful chase at Canterbury was followed by her 66 not out in Chelmsford, with the former skipper leaving a significant hole in the middle order. "Her innings was pretty special to get us up to that total, being a competitive and winning score in the end," said captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, of Knight's knock. "That just shows her class and experience." England take on India later in the summer, while Knight will also miss The Hundred having captained the London Spirit to the title last year. Surrey all-rounder Alice Davidson-Richards and Lancashire opener Emma Lamb are among those who could press for a place alongside Capsey after being included in the ODI squad.
Times of Oman
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Bangladesh batter Soumya Sarkar ruled out from T20 against Pakistan, Mehidy Hasan becomes replacement
New Delhi: Bangladesh batter Soumya Sarkar has been ruled out of the June T20 series against Pakistan due to a back injury. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who is playing for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL 2025 playoffs, has been as been named as his replacement, according to ESPNcricinfo on Thursday. Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series starting from May 28, the Bangladesh team is scheduled to arrive in Lahore on May 25, three days before the opener. The tourists' training sessions are planned for May 26 and 27 to ensure optimal preparation for the series. Soumya missed the three T20Is against UAE in Sharjah, a series Bangladesh lost 2-1, and the team physio, Bayjedul Islam Khan said he would need a couple of weeks to recover. "Following medical evaluation, it has been determined that the injury requires an extended rehabilitation period of approximately 10 to 12 days," Bayjedul said. "This effectively means that he will not be available for next week's three-match series in Pakistan," Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Mehidy was left out of the T20I team that Bangladesh's selectors had chosen for the UAE and Pakistan tour. However, Mehidy has had a successful 2024-25 campaign. In addition to taking three five-wicket hauls and scoring a century in the Test Series against Zimbabwe, he was also named the Player of the Tournament in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 for his 355 runs and 13 wickets. Mehidy is with his countrymen Shakib Al Hasan and Rishad Hossain in the Qalandars squad, and he will join the Bangladesh team in Lahore after his PSL commitments. Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (capt), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-capt), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.
Times of Oman
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
All-Omani team shows promising signs in hard-fought T20 series
MUSCAT: A determined All-Omani Development Team came close to pulling off a remarkable series win against the visiting Bahraini National Team in a recently concluded three-match T20 series at the Oman Cricket Academy ground in Al Amerat. Despite losing the series 2-1, the all-Omani side earned praise for their resilience, growing maturity, and ability to compete until the very last ball. For a team built entirely around domestic talent, the performances were a sign of exciting progress in Oman's cricketing pipeline. Head coach of the team, Prashanth Chandran said: 'As the coach of the All-Omani Development Team, I'm incredibly proud of the players' mindset and their eagerness to learn.' He added: 'Despite their limited cricketing experience and match practice, they showed tremendous grit and competed hard in all three games against Bahrain." Chandran said: "The final match, taken down to the very last ball, was a true display of their fighting spirit and desire to win. With structured training and consistent match exposure, I firmly believe this team has the potential to develop into a highly competitive unit that can make Oman proud on the regional and continental stage.' The three-match series offered a range of challenges for the Omani side, but they responded with character. The opening game was a close-fought contest, with Bahrain setting a modest target of 144/8, thanks to tight bowling spells from Faris Khalid Al Balushi (2/12) and Shoaib Ismail Al Balushi (2/18). Oman fell just short in the chase, finishing at 135/7 despite a well-constructed 56 from Sufyan Mehmood and a steady 34 from Shoaib. The second match saw the hosts come roaring back with a high-scoring win. Batting first, Oman posted a commanding 188/4, led by a fluent 61 from Shoaib and a powerful 50 from Mohammed Al Balushi. Bahrain responded with a spirited chase but were stopped at 185/7, with Faris once again impressing with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets. With the series level at 1-1, the decider turned out to be a nail-biter. Oman put up 165/6 on the board, built around Majid Al Balushi's 40 and another solid knock by Mohammed (27). Defending the total, Rashad Al Balushi nearly turned the tide with a devastating spell of 5/12. However, Bahrain's Abdulla Parvej played a match-winning hand, scoring 97 runs and steering his team to victory by just one wicket off the final delivery. While the result may not have gone in Oman's favour, the series featured a number of standout performances. Bahrain's Abdulla Parvej topped the run charts with 127 runs, including his match-winning 97 in the final encounter. For Oman, Shoaib Ismail Al Balushi impressed with a total of 118 runs across the three games, closely followed by Sufyan Mehmood, who amassed 115 runs. On the bowling front, Faris Khalid Al Balushi led the charge for Oman with seven wickets, while Rashad Al Balushi made a major impact with his five-wicket haul in the final game. The series offered a valuable glimpse into the potential that lies within the country's domestic circuit. Brief scores: 1st T20 match: Bahraini National Team 144/8 (Faris Khalid Al Balushi 2/12, Shoaib Ismail Al Balushi 2/18) beat Oman Development Team 135/7 (Sufyan Mehmood 56 (47), Shoaib Ismail Al Balushi 34 (31). 2nd T20 match: Oman Development Team 188/4 (Shoaib Ismail Al Balushi 61 (39), Mohammed Al Balushi 50 (30)) beat Bahrain National Team 185/7 (Faris Khalid Al Balushi 4/38, Sufyan Mehmood 0/26).
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'I can be one of the girls again' - Knight's new world
Despite a nine-year stint as England captain coming to an end, the challenges keep coming for Heather Knight. But the latest - slipping back into the batting ranks with the opportunity to "be one of the girls again" - might be a little more enjoyable after a winter in which England's women faced scrutiny and criticism like never before. Knight was absent with injury when England crashed out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage, which led to questions surrounding their fitness and ability to handle pressure, but was removed as skipper as a result of the 16-0 Ashes humiliation which followed. Since the appointments of new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and coach Charlotte Edwards, almost every media opportunity has delivered a reference to a "clean slate" or a "new era", and it is no different for Knight."There's been a lot of change. I really enjoyed it [captaincy], but I'm really excited for the next chapter as well," said Knight, speaking at the opening of new cricket facilities from IG and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in Kingston."I've had a bit of time to let the news digest, but I'm quite excited for what's to come, having a little bit more time on my hands and to be one of the girls again. I'm feeling pretty positive and looking forward to moving on."England's Edwards-Sciver-Brunt era begins with a T20 series against West Indies, starting at Canterbury on 21 May, followed by another white-ball series against India, who are then hosting the 50-over World Cup in the autumn. Knight took a break after the Ashes but says she did not reflect too deeply on the series and has since been focusing on Somerset in the revamped women's domestic set-up, so far scoring 244 runs in six innings with two half-centuries."That's probably one of my strengths, I try to take what I can from situations and look forward with what I can do to get better," Knight said."It was a tough series, no beating around the bush, but they're the series you learn the most about yourself and give you that hunger to be better and turn things around. "I've had a long career now, you get those peaks and troughs, the low moments that drive you. It's certainly going to be a motivator to keep pushing forward and get better as individuals and as a side." Edwards said she is unlikely to appoint a permanent vice-captain in the immediacy of Sciver-Brunt's reign, instead opting for a leadership group to give the opportunity to more players with an eye on the future. Knight echoed the sentiment, saying she would always support Sciver-Brunt if needed but that she sees her role as simply scoring runs. Comparisons have been drawn with Joe Root, who has enjoyed a sparkling run of form since relinquishing the men's Test captaincy in 2022. "He was pretty good as captain as well, to be fair," said Knight, when asked about the similarities."I personally loved captaining, I think it brought the best out of me as a person and as a player, so I guess now the new challenge for me is how to get the best out of myself when I'm not."Naturally when you're the captain, there's a little bit of water between you and the tides because you're involved in decision-making and things like that, it's just how it is."
