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Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
USC women's basketball lands another No. 1 recruit in Saniyah Hall
First it was JuJu Watkins. Then it was Jazzy Davidson. Now another of the nation's top women's basketball recruits is on her way to USC. Saniyah Hall, the nation's No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class, committed to USC on ESPN on Friday, shortly after her official visit to campus. She's the third No. 1 prospect in four years to commit to Lindsay Gottlieb and USC. That's a staggering feat given where the program was when Gottlieb took over in 2021. But since landing Watkins in November 2022, arguably no coach in women's college basketball has been better at recruiting top talent like Gottlieb. 'Going there, it felt like home,' Hall said on ESPN's NBA Today. 'I loved all of my future teammates. The girls there are just so fun to be around. And then definitely Lindsay [Gottlieb], she's definitely there to support me and I've built a relationship with her. She's a great coach.' Hall, who hails from Ohio, is a fitting addition to that star-studded lineage and a major victory for USC after a disheartening end to last season. She was recently named the most valuable player of the women's FIBA World Cup U19, despite, at just 16 years old, being one of the youngest players competing in the field. Playing alongside her future Trojan teammates this month — Davidson and rising sophomore Kennedy Smith - on the U19 national team, Hall scored nearly 20 points per game to lead all Americans. She also contributed 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 steals, two assists and a block per game, flashing a skillset that already looks primed for top competition. When Hall joins USC next fall, she'll round out a roster that ranks among the most touted in the history of the sport. After missing most of next season, Watkins will return, while Davidson will only be a sophomore. Smith, the No. 6 recruit in the 2024 class, will still presumably be a fixture in the lineup. Add Hall to that equation, and the Trojans, with four five-stars in tow, could very well enter the 2027 season as national title favorites.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ayush Mhatre breaks McCullum's record as India U19 come agonisingly close to thrilling win; cluster collapse ruins party
India U19, led by Ayush Mhatre, came agonisingly close to registering a thrilling victory over England U19 in the second unofficial Test at Chelmsford. However, a late collapse in the final session spoiled the party, and the visitors had to settle for a hard-fought draw. India were set a target of 335 runs on the final day, and nobody would have expected Mhatre and co to have a crack at the chase. However, the visitors looked to chase down the total from ball No.1. India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre smashed 126 runs off 80 balls(Screengrab - Essex Cricket YouTube) Star opening batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a golden duck as he got out on the first ball he faced off the bowling of Alex Green. However, the 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre then took the centre stage, smashing a century off just 64 balls. With this feat, the right-handed batter registered the third-fastest Youth Test hundred. He finally got dismissed after scoring 126 runs off 80 balls. His innings was studded with 13 fours and six sixes. He had also scored 80 runs in the first innings. With a total haul of 206 runs, Mhatre became just the second batter after New Zealand's Brendon McCullum to score more than 200 runs in a Youth Test with a strike rate of more than 100. Mhatre batted in the match with a 121.17 strike rate as compared to McCullum's 108.41 in a Youth Test against South Africa in 2001. McCullum, who was the New Zealand U19 skipper back then, had scored 186 runs from 172 balls in the first innings. He backed it up with a knock of 46 not out from 42 balls in the second innings. Also Read: Vaibhav Suryavanshi glued to Lord's honours board with Bumrah, Rahul's names Mhatre also smashed nine sixes in the contest, breaking the record of Manoj Tiwary for registering the most sixes in a Youth Test. The Chennai Super Kings batter had also scored a century in the first unofficial Test as well. Contest ends in a draw India came agonisingly close to pulling off a heist at Chelmsford as they were going all guns blazing at 217/2 in the 28th over. However, the visitors lost the next four wickets for just 46 runs. Harvansh Pangalia and Kanishk Chouhan then played out a draw as they shut the shop. The duo remained unbeaten on 29 and 12, and India finished with the score of 290/6 in 43 overs. Both unofficial Tests between India and England U19 ended in draws. Earlier, India had won the ODI series 3-2. In the five-match series, Suryavanshi was the star of the show, scoring 355 runs in five matches, including a 143-run knock in the fourth ODI.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Ayush Mhatre breaks Brendon McCullum's record with 64-ball century in Youth Test, India U19 fall short of stunning last-day chase
After a prolonged scoring lull during the five-match Youth ODI series against England U19, India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre was in his element during the subsequent Test matches, ending the series with a rapid century. After being set a 355-run target mid-way through the final day at Chelmsford by England U19, the Indian colts went all out for the chase despite losing star batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a golden duck off the first ball of the innings. The 17-year-old Mhatre soon took centre stage as he whipped up a cracking century to hand a huge scare to Thomas Rew's English side. Mhatre reached his century in only 64 balls, making it the third-fastest Youth Test hundred in all recorded history. He finished on 126 off 80 balls after an innings studded with 13 fours and six sixes. The Chennai Super Kings revelation was also in prime touch in the first innings, aggregating 80 in only 90 deliveries. Mhatre thereby became only the second batter after New Zealand legend Brendon McCullum to record more than 200 runs in a Youth Test with a strike-rate above 100. The young Mumbaikar went even further up, with his whopping 121.17 strike rate ranking even higher than McCullum's 108.41 in a Youth Test against South Africa in 2001. The New Zealand U19 skipper then, McCullum scored 186 runs from 172 balls (SR: 108.13) in the first innings before adding an unbeaten 46 not out from 42 balls (SR 109.52) in the second. With nine maximums, Mhatre also broke the Indian Youth Test record held by Manoj Tiwary for most sixes in a match. Mhatre had also cracked a century in the first Youth Test in Beckenham last week as both games eventually ended in a draw. India had, however, come close to pulling off a stunning heist on Wednesday as they racked up 290/6 in only 43 overs before bad light deprived them of a chance to reel in the remaining 65 runs. Besides Mhatre, wicket-keeper Abhigyan Kundu was also in blistering nick as he made a quickfire 65 of only 46 balls. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF IND U19 vs ENG U19 DAY 4:
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Under 19 Youth Test: England dominate India despite Malhotra's hundred
Vihaan Malhotra made a fluent hundred but India U19 batters caved in against left-arm spinner Ralphie Albert as England gained upper hand after Day 3 of the second four-day Youth Test here on Tuesday. Malhotra (120, 123 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (80, 90 balls) fought well for India but they were bowled out for 279 in the first dig to concede an innings lead of 30 runs. England were 93 for no loss in their second innings for an overall lead of 123 runs at close. Adam Thomas (50 batting) and BJ Dawkins (42 batting) were at crease. However, India, overnight 51 for one, looked set to gain a substantial advantage when Malhotra, overnight 6 and Mhatre, resuming from 24, added 133 runs for the second wicket in a little over 24 overs. India were 170 for 1 at that stage but the dismissal of Mhatre changed the complexion of the game as England, led by left-arm spinner Albert (6/53), put the visitors under considerable pressure. India made a brief comeback into the game through a 61-run alliance for the fifth wicket stand between Malhotra and Harvansh Panglia (28). But from that point, Albert ripped through Indian line-up as they lost the last six wickets for a mere 37 runs. Brief scores: England U19: 309 all out and 93 for no loss in 25 overs vs India U19: 279 all out in 58.1 overs (Vihaan Malhotra 120, Ayush Mhatre 80; Ralphie Albert 6/53). (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The South African
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Three U20 stars destined to become Springboks
The Junior Springboks provided an encouraging indication that South African rugby remains in remarkable health as they powered to the U20 Championship title with a resounding win over New Zealand this past weekend. There were a host of highlights during the tournament, and although it's almost unfair to single out players when it was such a special team effort overall, there is no doubt that some individuals truly put up their hands to be recognised as stars for the future. Haashim Pead In recent years, the Springboks have impressively expanded their depth at scrumhalf, with no less than four No 9s travelling to the 2023 World Cup. What is now hugely exciting for the future is the emergence of Junior Springbok sensation Haashim Pead, who consistently set the U20 tournament alight. Boasting incredible pace, X factor and a strong kicking game, there is every reason to believe that the 20-year-old could receive a call up to the Springboks sooner rather than later. Bathobele Hlekani Now, hold the phone. If there is another player to get truly excited about, Hlekani stands quite literally heads and shoulders above the rest. Standing at 1.93 m tall (6 ft 4 in) and weighing in at around 115 kg, the Junior Springboks' blindside flank sometimes appeared like a man amongst boys as so many opponents felt the full force of his physicality. Despite his size, Hlekani also posseses plenty of pace, a strong step and good hands, and he undoubtedly has all the attributes to be the next big thing in South African rugby. Riley Norton Pure talent runs through the veins of the Junior Springboks' captain, who also represented South AFrica in the 2024 U19 Cricket World Cup. Having shifted his focus to rugby, the talented 19-year-old certainly caught the eye as a result of his excellent leadership and consistent on-field performances. The athletic lock is a tackling machine, as reflected by his tally of 24 in the final, and there is simply no doubt that a player with his personality and potential will be firmly on the radar of Rassie Erasmus. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
