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NDTV
13 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Ben Stokes Expects "Little Bit More Assistance For Seamers" At The Oval
Ahead of the fifth and final Test against India, England skipper Ben Stokes said that there is more live grass on the surface and he expects more assistance for seamers on the wicket than any other surface in the series so far. The fifth and final Test between England and India will take place at The Oval from Thursday onwards. The series is still in England's favour by 2-1, so they will be looking to win the series. On the other hand, boosted by a memorable and resilient draw at Manchester, Team India would be heading with a psychological advantage and with hopes of levelling the series, walking out with their heads held high. Speaking ahead of the match in the pre-match presser, Stokes said, "I have been expecting it from day one, to be honest (bowling friendly pitches on the tour). But I am not going to lie, this one looks like to have a lot more live grass on the wicket than the other wickets we have been on. So, yeah, I would not be surprised this week in particular that there is a little bit more assistance there for the seamers." The second day of the Test, on August 1, will celebrate the life and legacy of late English batter Graham Thorpe, who died after committing suicide last year. Thorpe died by suicide at the age of 55 on August 4, after years of battle with what his wife Amanda described as "major depression and anxiety". Thorpe made his international debut in 1993 and was the mainstay of the English batting throughout the late 90s and early 2000s. The southpaw played 100 Tests and scored 6744 runs at an average of 44.66, with 16 hundreds and 39 fifties to his name. His highest score was 200*. In ODIs, the gritty batter scored 2380 runs at an average of 37.18 with 21 fifties. Thorpe was a Surrey legend. 'A Day for Thorpey' will raise money for mental health charity Mind through the sale of a limited-edition headband which resembles what Graham wore when he was batting for England. The headbands have been co-designed with Graham's family. The England great was instrumental in shaping careers and craft of many English modern day greats, including Stokes and Joe Root, working in coaching staff of both England Lions and England senior team. Speaking on the initiative, Stokes said that Thorpe was an influential character, both as a player and a coach in English cricket. "You know, a few of us in that dressing room now spent a lot of time around him when we were younger, coming through the ranks. And then, as we got into the main team, Thorpey spent a lot of years around us. So, yeah, it is going to be a special day for, all English fans, a special day for his family to be able to see how much he meant to English cricket and how much he means to, you know, the current England dressing room. It obviously will be an emotional day, I think, for a lot of people, but also a day where, yeah, one of the greats of the game and greats of English game can be appreciated," he added. England XI: 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope (capt), 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Jacob Bethell, 7 Jamie Smith (wk), 8 Chris Woakes, 9 Gus Atkinson, 10 Jamie Overton, 11 Josh Tongue.
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Concerns ramp up as ashes from wildfire fall on Lytton, B.C.
A wildfire near Lytton, B.C., is seen in this image handed out by the B.C. Wildfire Service. Ashes from an out-of-control wildfire fell on the B.C. village of Lytton Monday night and provincial officials say there are deep concerns about the blaze. The worry comes as temperatures are expected to soar as high as 38 degrees in the Fraser Canyon and Lytton area. The Cantilever Bar wildfire is about 150 hectares in size, burning 10 kilometres south of Lytton. 'It took right off and it was a little scary looking,' said Wayne James, who lives in the area and recorded video of the flames at 4 a.m. Tuesday. The fire has triggered evacuation alerts for five properties in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and other homes on First Nations lands. 'When I look down towards the fire all I see is smoke, and it's just that haze that you can't see through,' said Tricia Thorpe, an area director with the Thomson Nicola Regional District. The wildfire, believed to be human-caused, has crews battling both heat and steep terrain. 'It's challenging terrain. Fire wants to run uphill during the day it wants to run downhill during the night,' said Cliff Chapman, Director of Wildfire Operations with BC Wildfire Service. Ravi Parmar, B.C.'s Minister of Forests, said there has been lot of mitigation work done in Lytton and the surrounding area in recent years, but there is still 'deep concern' over the fire. 'There were reports of ashes falling in Lytton last night (Monday) as an example and so for those that have been working hard to rebuild their homes, those looking to continue to come home over the next number of years, certainly a lot of concerns that I can imagine that they're facing,' he said. The fire comes four years after most of Lytton burned in a devastating wildfire. 'I want to acknowledge how distressing it must be for the people in the Lytton area for the fire that started outside the village yesterday,' said Kelly Green, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister. 'It brings flashbacks. You're just worried about which way the wind is going,' said James. 'It's like, seriously, again? But it is fire season, and it is something we deal with on a yearly basis,' she said, adding that being prepared is key. There are currently 45 firefighters battling the blaze along with three helicopters. Thorpe said the rail companies are also sending crews to protect assets in the area. 'There are two bridges that cross right near where the fire is. They're pretty significant. They cross the Fraser (River). One is the CN bridge, the other is the CP bridge. So, making sure…there is water on those infrastructure, so nothing starts there,' said Thorpe.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Aussie teens help mastermind ‘mind-boggling' upset to win 4x100m freestyle gold as Kyle Chalmers leads men to victory
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has praised the country's rebuilding 4x100m women's freestyle relay team after they pulled off a shock victory over the US at the world championships in Singapore. Mollie O'Callaghan, Meg Harris, Milla Jansen and Olivia Wunsch entered Sunday night's final in Singapore with a nothing-to-lose approach against hot favourites the US. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie teens mastermind 'mind-boggling' upset to win gold. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The tactic worked a treat, with Wunsch reeling in star American Torri Huske in the final 50m to produce a huge upset victory and a first gold medal for Australia at the 2025 world championships. Thorpe praised Australia's efforts, especially considering they did it without retired star Emma McKeon. Wunsch (19 years old) and Jansen (18) are still teenagers, leaving Harris (23) and O'Callaghan is (21) as the relay team's leaders in Singapore. 'It is really difficult to be able to find someone to match our most successful Olympian we've ever seen (in) Emma McKeon. She's not there,' Thorpe said. 'Cate Campbell's not there. Bronte Campbell's not there. 'But what we do have in Australia is the consistency in this race, that it's tough to make this team. 'And what I'm most impressed with is ... how they could lift for the entire team in this race. Amazing stuff.' Thorpe heaped special praise on Olympic gold medallist Harris, who produced 50m splits of 24.34s and 27.53s across her 100m leg to be the fastest Australian. 'Her split was mind-boggling,' Thorpe said on Nine. O'Callaghan said the win came as a shock given how young the team is. 'I knew it was going be a very tough year, like we've had so many rookies come through, and it's great to see them,' she said. 'They're trying to gain experience, and it's amazing to see them step up and perform. 'We didn't really have expectations on this meet, especially for this 4x100m. 'It was just about gaining experience, setting up for the next four years. But I'm incredibly proud of these three amazing women, and the two others who swam in the heats.' The Australian men were just as impressive, with the quartet of Kyle Chalmers, Flynn Southam, Kai Taylor and Maximillian Giuliani posting a world championship-record time of 3:08.97 to defeat Italy (3:09.58) and the fading US (3:09.64). Chalmers started from behind in the final leg before producing a powerful swim to lift Australia to victory. 'We've all been able to swim really well individually or split great times at different points, but it's been a matter of doing it all together at the same time, which I think we were able to do tonight,' Chalmers said. 'And like I said to the boys, it's all about now just getting it right in LA in three years time, and standing on the top of the podium there. 'It'd be really nice to be able to do that.' Monday's early action will feature 16-year-old Sienna Toohey and Ella Ramsay in the women's 100m breaststroke heats, Kaylee McKeown in the 100m backstroke heats, Josh Edwards-Smith in the men's 100m backstroke, and Lani Pallister in the women's 1500m freestyle.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
It's mind boggling: Ian Thorpe blown away by upset win
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has praised the country's rebuilding 4x100m women's freestyle relay team after they pulled off a shock victory over the US at the world championships in Singapore. Mollie O'Callaghan, Meg Harris, Milla Jansen and Olivia Wunsch entered Sunday night's final in Singapore with a nothing-to-lose approach against hot favourites the US. The tactic worked a treat, with Wunsch reeling in star American Torri Huske in the final 50m to produce a huge upset victory and a first gold medal for Australia at the 2025 world championships. Thorpe praised Australia's efforts, especially considering they did it without retired star Emma McKeon. Wunsch (19 years old) and Jansen (18) are still teenagers, leaving Harris (23) and O'Callaghan is (21) as the relay team's leaders in Singapore. "It is really difficult to be able to find someone to match our most successful Olympian we've ever seen - Emma McKeon. She's not there," Thorpe said. "Cate Campbell's not there. Bronte Campbell's not there. "But what we do have in Australia is the consistency in this race, that it's tough to make this team. "And what I'm most impressed with is ... how they could lift for the entire team in this race. Amazing stuff." Thorpe heaped special praise on Olympic gold medallist Harris, who produced 50m splits of 24.34s and 27.53s across her 100m leg to be the fastest Australian. "Her split was mind boggling," Thorpe told Channel 9. O'Callaghan said the win came as a shock given how young the team is. "I knew it was going be a very tough year, like we've had so many rookies come through, and it's great to see them," she said. "They're trying to gain experience, and it's amazing to see them step up and perform. "We didn't really have expectations on this meet, especially for this 4x100m. "It was just about gaining experience, setting up for the next four years. But I'm incredibly proud of these three amazing women, and the two others who swam in the heats." The Australian men were just as impressive, with the quartet of Kyle Chalmers, Flynn Southam, Kai Taylor and Maximillian Giuliani posting a world championship-record time of 3:08.97 to defeat Italy (3:09.58) and the fading US (3:09.64). Chalmers started from behind in the final leg before producing a powerful swim to lift Australia to victory. "We've all been able to swim really well individually or split great times at different points, but it's been a matter of doing it all together at the same time, which I think we were able to do tonight," Chalmers said. "And like I said to the boys, it's all about now just getting it right in LA in three years time, and standing on the top of the podium there. "It'd be really nice to be able to do that." Monday's early action will feature 16-year-old Sienna Toohey and Ella Ramsay in the women's 100m breaststroke heats, Kaylee McKeown in the 100m backstroke heats, Josh Edwards-Smith in the men's 100m backstroke, and Lani Pallister in the women's 1500m freestyle.
Global News
4 days ago
- Health
- Global News
B.C. councillor proposes motion to request safe injection site's closure
A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out to a B.C. health authority in a bid to close the overdose prevention site next to city hall. The agenda for Monday's council meeting says Coun. Ian Thorpe will bring forward a motion, asking council to 'formally request' that Island Health close the supervised drug consumption site on Albert Street. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Thorpe said during Nanaimo's July 21 council meeting that he planned to put forward a motion that tells the provincial government that the city has 'had enough' of local disorder. The motion comes after council decided at a July 16 committee meeting against building a 1.8-metre-high fence proposed by city staff aimed at protecting those at city hall from what they said was violence and disorder associated with the overdose prevention site. Mayor Leonard Krog said earlier this month that the proposed fence may not have made a 'real difference' to workers subjected to intimidation and harassment while sending a 'really problematic message' about how to deal with disorder in the area. Story continues below advertisement The fence came with an estimated cost of $412,000 before it was rejected at the committee meeting.
