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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bolton weather forecast for the weekend
The Met Office has forecasted a mix of rain and sunshine for Bolton over the weekend. Today will start with showers likely at 7am and 10am, with temperatures between 15C and 18C. The afternoon will see clearing skies and some sun, with temperatures rising to 19C. The evening will be mostly clear and dry, with temperatures between 16C and 18C. Sunday morning will be cloudy with an increasing chance of showers, and temperatures between 14C and 16C. Showers are expected to persist into the afternoon, with temperatures reaching 18C. READ MORE: Free bus pass update following calls to include all over 60s Get six months of unlimited Wanderers coverage for just £6 in our summer sale Iconic EastEnders villain set to move to Emmerdale in major new switch The evening will remain cloudy, with a lower chance of rain and temperatures around 16C. Winds will be light to moderate throughout the weekend, and visibility is expected to be good to very good. Pollen levels will be moderate to high, peaking midday on Saturday.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wanderers launch 'Flexi-Ticket Membership' - What it means for supporters
Wanderers have launched the 'Flexi-Ticket Membership' ahead of the upcoming League One campaign. The decision has been made following a 'positive response' to the Flexi Ticket scheme last term, in which packages of four, eight or 12 games were available after Christmas. Now, supporters aged 18 or over can pay an upfront £150 fee and will then be able to buy an individual ticket for each home league fixture for £10 per game. 'We are thrilled to be able to launch this new Flexi-Ticket Membership initiative for 2025/26," head of ticketing Daniel Scott told the club site. 'When receiving feedback from supporters, we realised that there was a potential new offering that we could utilise to try and engage with a section of our fanbase that are unfortunately not able to purchase a season ticket, for a number of reasons. 'This was tested with the Flexi Ticket initiative from last season and saw a positive response, with fans enjoying the flexibility of picking the games that they would like to attend that fit around a work schedule or personal commitments. 'Now, with this evolved initiative for the new season, we are hoping it will help to bring more fans into the Toughsheet Community Stadium on a weekly basis. 'With more than 16,000 Season Ticket holders already signed up for next season, the response has been incredible once again from our supporters ahead of what we hope is to be a successful campaign.' It is worth noting that tickets on the Flexi Membership are only available in the North Stand, South Stand (if open) and the wing areas of the East and West Stands. There is no minimum number of games required for the Flexi Ticket membership. Steven Schumacher is gearing up for his first full season in charge at the Toughsheet Community Stadium after taking over at the end of January.
Mint
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Sai Sudharsan, and finding a way at No.3
Before Sai Sudharsan made 61 in India's fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, the last time an India batter at No.3 had crossed fifty in a Test match outside Asia was back in January 2022. Well over three years ago, Cheteshwar Pujara made 53 against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Even relaxing the rule to just away from home, and not outside Asia, the last time an India No.3 made a half-century was in December 2022, again by Pujara, against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Six months after that, India played in the WTC final 2023, and Pujara hasn't played for India since then. From the giant shoes of Rahul Dravid, to the industrious and productive Pujara, India had a great deal of solidity - and most importantly runs - at No.3. Ever since Pujara's downturn in form and subsequent omission from the squads, it's been a barren period. That is why Sudharsan's runs at No.3 seemed important beyond the match situation and series scoreline. He came in after a solid opening stand, at 94 for 1, but that quickly became 140 for 3 in the second session, as England's bowlers found greater discipline. Sudharsan standing firm at his end meant India could weather that storm. On debut in the first Test of the series, Sudharsan was out caught down the legside in both innings. England had clearly spotted that his head could fall over to the offside, and the resulting lack of balance could be exploited by balls bowled past leg-stump. It's not a line of attack he's going to face in white-ball cricket where the rules for wides are a lot more strict, but he faced a healthy amount of it against England. And he had a slice of luck too, when one such ball from Ben Stokes was edged behind, only for Jamie Smith to shell the catch. 'The England team are trying to do it quite often to a lot of batters,' Sudharsan said after the first day's play in Manchester. 'Probably even the other side (offside) as well, They give a half-volley wide outside just to make us drive, or down the leg just to make us play something different. 'Yes, I was a bit aware coming into this game, so it actually helped.' The thing to remember with that line of attack is, while it can result in a dismissal, it also offers Sudharsan the opportunity to pluck off runs. While his alignement can go awry at times, most top-level batters will score off deliveries bowled down leg too. And although it may not be possible to do it mid-series, the technical issue is one that can be sorted. Sudharsan eventually did fall to Stokes again, making it three dismissals out of three in Test cricket to the same bowler, but not before he had made 61 runs. Of equal importance was the fact that he had faced 151 balls. Again for the first time away from home since Pujara in December 2022, and outside Asia for the first time since Pujara in England in August 2021. Along the way, Sudharsan was tested by Stokes in particular. The England captain has been his side's best bowler in the series, and he was constantly at the batters. It was a contest Sudharsan relished. 'It was actually a really enjoyable experience," he said. "Because the best bowler in the country is steaming in, trying to hit you hard and you are batting there and giving your best for the team. That's one of the best feelings you can have. And of course playing against England on their home soil, definitely, you have to be ready for that aggressive nature. So I enjoyed it very well.' Stokes finally got his man with a short ball aimed at the body, as Sudharsan couldn't keep his pull down and was caught at fine leg. The batter later said that ball had bounced more than expected, which had happened a few times from the Pavilion End, where Stokes got him. But until his dismissal, Sudharsan showed the grit, nous and class to withstand whatever England threw at him, and find a way to score runs. It's that hunger for runs and the aptitude to find solutions to what the bowlers plan for him that could stand Sudharsan in good stead.
IOL News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram decides to throw his name into lucrative SA20 auction
Captain Aiden Markram could not inspire the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a third SA20 championship after they lost to the MI Cape Town on Saturday at the Wanderers. Photo: Sportzpics Two-time SA20 winning captain Aiden Markram will go under the hammer in the upcoming SA20 auction after the Sunrisers Eastern Cape announced their list of retentions, wildcards and pre-signings, which does not include Markram. Markram led the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) to three consecutive SA20 finals, winning the first two editions before going down to MI Cape Town in the previous edition of the competition. The 30-year-old heads into the auction with the chance to play for a different franchise in the fourth edition of the tournament after his heroics for the 'Orange Army'. However, with the SA20 having introduced the Right to Match strategy this season, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape could retain the Proteas T20I captain by matching the winning bid.
The Australian
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Kosta Barbarouses happy with move to Western Sydney
New Western Sydney signing Kosta Barbarouses says there are 'promising signs' for the Wanderers after a successful start to their 2025-26 campaign. Despite a limited preparation, the Wanderers were far too good for NPL Queensland outfit Peninsula Power in Tuesday night's Australia Cup battle at AJ Kelly Park, winning 3-0 to progress to the competition's round-of-16. Veteran attacker Barbarouses scored in his Wanderers debut after joining the club in the off-season from Wellington Phoenix. 'I think we showed a lot of promise in our combinations,' said the 35-year-old New Zealand international after embarking on his stint with a fifth A-League club. 'At times, you could see how dangerous we can be, especially considering most of us have only been working together for a couple of weeks. 'There's plenty of room for improvement, but there were really promising signs. I'm pretty pleased with the performance tonight.' Barbarouses was part of a new look Wanderers forward line alongside fellow off-season signing, ex-Central Coast Mariners striker Alou Kuol, following the departures of Nicolas Milanovic (Aberdeen, Scotland), Zac Sapsford (Dundee United) and Marcus Antonsson (IFK Varnamo, Sweden). The Wanderers squad also includes Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello, who didn't play in Tuesday night's win, which also included a brace from Bulgarian international Bozhidar Kraev. Spanish star Juan Mata, whose Wanderers contract expired at the end of last season, remains in Europe and is still deciding whether to accept Western Sydney's offer of a new deal. Marco Monteverde Sports reporter Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world. @marcothejourno Marco Monteverde
