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Pooran's Heroics Power Superchargers to Comeback Win, Stokes Injured

Pooran’s Heroics Power Superchargers to Comeback Win, Stokes Injured

By August 12, 2024 0

Northern Superchargers’ Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role in their thrilling seven-wicket victory over Manchester Originals in The Hundred, smashing an unbeaten 66 off just 33 balls. The win keeps Superchargers’ hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.

However, the match was overshadowed by an injury to England Test captain Ben Stokes, who is now a doubt for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Stokes sustained a suspected hamstring injury while running a single in the second innings.

Pooran’s heroics came after Manchester Originals had posted an imposing 156 for 3, with Phil Salt contributing 61. But Superchargers’ spinners, led by Mitchell Santner (3-24), restricted Originals’ scoring rate in the latter stages of their innings.

In the chase, Superchargers lost two early wickets but Pooran’s arrival at the crease changed the game. He struck eight sixes and four fours, ably supported by Harry Brook (43) and Adam Hose (26 not out).

The victory was a testament to Superchargers’ resilience and the brilliance of Pooran, who has been in exceptional form throughout the competition. However, the injury to Stokes is a major concern for England, who are set to face Sri Lanka in a three-Test series starting on August 21.

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Ben Stokes Doubtful for England's First Test Against Sri Lanka

Ben Stokes Doubtful for England’s First Test Against Sri Lanka

By August 12, 2024 0

Ben Stokes’ participation in England’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka is in jeopardy after he suffered an injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in the Hundred on Sunday.

During a chase against Manchester Originals, Stokes attempted a quick single but pulled up injured after completing the run. He was assisted off the field by medical staff, clutching the back of his left leg near the hamstring and knee.

The injury occurred after Stokes was struck in the gut by a hard-length ball from Tom Aspinwall. He initially appeared winded but attempted to run a single before collapsing in pain.

The injury raises concerns about Stokes’ availability for the first Test, which begins on August 21 in Manchester. He has previously managed a chronic left-knee injury but returned to bowling earlier this year after undergoing surgery.

England are already without Zak Crawley for the Sri Lanka series due to a fractured finger. Dan Lawrence is expected to open the batting in his absence, with Jordan Cox called up as batting cover. Ollie Pope, the vice-captain, would lead England for the first time in international cricket if Stokes is ruled out.

The extent of Stokes’ injury is still being assessed, but it is a significant blow to England’s hopes of a strong start to the series. The all-rounder is a key figure in the team, both as a batsman and a bowler.

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Bangladesh Seeks UN Help to Keep Women's T20 World Cup Hosting Rights

Bangladesh Seeks UN Help to Keep Women’s T20 World Cup Hosting Rights

By August 12, 2024 0

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is facing an uphill battle to retain hosting rights for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup amidst travel restrictions imposed by several countries. The BCB is seeking the United Nations’ intervention to address the issue.

Asif Mahmud, the youth and sports adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, confirmed that the BCB will engage with the UN to discuss the travel restrictions. The governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, India, and New Zealand have either advised against travel to Bangladesh or imposed outright bans.

The BCB considers these travel restrictions as a major obstacle to hosting the tournament. Mahmud stated, “There are travel restrictions for some countries and so we will speak with the United Nations. There are some issues regarding security and infrastructure and we will talk in this regard with professor Yunus [chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government].”

The uncertainty surrounding the World Cup coincides with a crisis within the BCB. President Nazmul Hassan has been missing since the fall of the Awami League government, and several directors with political connections are also untraceable.

Mahmud has discussed the possibility of an interim body to run the BCB, but he emphasized the need for autonomy in the board’s decision-making. “The BCB is an autonomous federation and we cannot give them any decision,” he said.

Former BCB general secretary Syed Ashraful Huq has called for reforms within the board. He criticized the lack of progress in Bangladesh’s cricket performance despite gaining Full Membership in 2000. “BCB doesn’t own a cricket ground, for instance. We lack in planning, and even when we have a plan, nobody has delivered on it,” Huq said.

The BCB is under pressure to address the travel restrictions and the internal crisis to ensure the successful hosting of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place from February 10 to 26, 2023.

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Lancashire Breaks Losing Streak with Four-Run Victory over Northamptonshire

Lancashire Breaks Losing Streak with Four-Run Victory over Northamptonshire

By August 12, 2024 0

Lancashire’s George Balderson played a pivotal role in securing their first victory in this year’s Metro Bank One Day Cup, breaking a six-game losing streak. His spirited 53 off 67 balls, along with Josh Boyden’s unbeaten 44 off 35 balls, propelled Lancashire to a respectable total of 240 for 9.

Northamptonshire’s bowlers, led by Ben Sanderson and Saif Zaib, had initially put Lancashire under pressure, reducing them to 152 for 7. However, Balderson and Boyden’s crucial partnership of 65 revived Lancashire’s innings. Balderson struck five fours and a six, while Boyden remained composed, ensuring a competitive total.

In the run chase, Justin Broad emerged as Northamptonshire’s top scorer, hitting a career-best 63. He shared a crucial 77-run partnership with skipper Lewis McManus, keeping Lancashire on their toes. Boyden, however, proved to be a thorn in Northamptonshire’s side, claiming two wickets, including McManus’s.

Despite a valiant effort from Gus Miller, who scored a gutsy 27, Northamptonshire fell just short of their target, losing by a narrow margin of four runs. Lancashire’s bowlers, particularly Boyden, held their nerve in the tense run chase, securing a much-needed victory.

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Durham Stuns Kent in Metro Bank Cup Thriller

Durham Stuns Kent in Metro Bank Cup Thriller

By August 11, 2024 0

Durham pulled off a thrilling seven-run victory over Kent Spitfires in the Metro Bank Cup on Sunday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Durham witnessed a superb century from Ben McKinney (115 off 116 balls) that propelled them to a competitive total of 307. McKinney’s knock was studded with three sixes and 13 fours, while Bas de Leede (47) provided valuable support.

Kent’s chase got off to a promising start as Harry Finch (104 off 91 balls) and Jack Leaning (81) stitched together a 183-run partnership for the third wicket. However, the Spitfires suffered a dramatic collapse, losing six wickets for 71 runs.

George Drissell emerged as the hero for Durham, claiming 4 for 38. His crucial wickets included Finch, Leaning, and Grant Stewart (3). Colin Ackermann (3-36) also played a key role in restricting Kent’s scoring.

In the final over, Kent needed 17 runs to win. Ackermann defended the target admirably, conceding only 10 runs and securing a memorable victory for Durham.

The result leaves Durham in contention for the knockout stages, while Kent’s hopes of progressing have been dashed.

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Handscomb Century Rescues Leicestershire, Keeps Knockout Hopes Alive

Handscomb Century Rescues Leicestershire, Keeps Knockout Hopes Alive

By August 11, 2024 0

Leicestershire’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup received a major boost as they defeated previously unbeaten Glamorgan by nine runs. Australian international Peter Handscomb played a pivotal role in the victory, rescuing Leicestershire from a precarious position with a superb century.

Chasing a target of 272, Glamorgan’s pursuit was hampered by the loss of both openers in the first nine overs. Colin Ingram’s top score of 68 kept the Welsh side in contention, but a career-best 61 from Dan Douthwaite ultimately proved insufficient.

Leicestershire’s innings had also been far from straightforward. After losing five wickets for just 59 runs, Handscomb and Liam Trevaskis combined for a crucial 103-run partnership. Handscomb’s 103 off 91 balls proved to be the backbone of Leicestershire’s total, while Trevaskis contributed 47 with the bat and 4 for 54 with the ball.

Glamorgan’s hopes were dealt a significant blow when Ingram was dismissed by Trevaskis with 75 runs still required. Douthwaite’s valiant effort kept the contest alive, but Roman Walker’s three wickets in quick succession sealed the victory for Leicestershire.

The result leaves Leicestershire on 10 points, one behind Glamorgan and Warwickshire. Both Glamorgan and Warwickshire have already secured quarter-final berths, while Leicestershire’s fate will be determined in their final group match against Gloucestershire.

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Sussex Sharks Break Winless Streak with Six-Wicket Victory over Surrey

Sussex Sharks Break Winless Streak with Six-Wicket Victory over Surrey

By August 11, 2024 0

Sussex Sharks finally broke their winless streak in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, securing a six-wicket victory over Surrey at Hove. The triumph marked Sussex’s first win in seven attempts this season, while Surrey’s losing streak against their rivals in List A matches extended to 2016.

After a disappointing start to the competition, Sussex made six changes to their lineup, including the return of experienced players like Ollie Robinson. The move proved fruitful as Tom Haines and Tom Alsop forged a crucial 153-run partnership for the second wicket. Haines contributed 79 runs off 95 balls, while Alsop remained unbeaten on 108, hitting 12 fours and three sixes.

Surrey’s batting lineup struggled to keep up with Sussex’s momentum. Despite a promising start, they lost their last seven wickets for just 57 runs. Ben Geddes top-scored for Surrey with 81, but his dismissal by Haines triggered a collapse. Sussex spinners Archie Lenham and Jack Carson played a pivotal role in restricting Surrey’s scoring, taking two wickets each.

The victory was a much-needed boost for Sussex, who had suffered a heavy loss in their previous outing against Gloucestershire. The win also provided a timely confidence boost for Robinson, who is aiming to regain match fitness ahead of Sussex’s crucial championship fixture against Yorkshire next week.

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Essex Young Guns Crush Nottinghamshire Outlaws in One-Day Cup

Essex Young Guns Crush Nottinghamshire Outlaws in One-Day Cup

By August 11, 2024 0

Essex’s young guns, Robin Das and Jamal Richards, led their team to a resounding seven-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire Outlaws in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Despite being already eliminated from the competition, Essex showcased their depth and talent, crushing the Outlaws’ hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Das, opening the batting, played a masterful innings, scoring an unbeaten century off the last ball of the match. The 20-year-old Richards, a product of the same north-east London academy as Das, claimed a career-best 5 for 31 with his lively pace bowling.

Nottinghamshire had started promisingly, reaching 96 for 1, but Richards’ intervention halted their momentum. He dismissed Ben Slater, Haseeb Hameed, and Freddie McCann in quick succession, leaving the Outlaws reeling at 123 for 4.

Tom Moores briefly revived the innings with a quickfire 33, but Essex’s bowlers kept chipping away. Lyndon James, Liam Patterson-White, and Calvin Harrison all fell cheaply, with Richards claiming his fourth wicket to end Montgomery’s resistance.

Chasing 219, Essex lost Luc Benkenstein early, but Das and Noah Thain steadied the ship. The duo put on a magnificent 185-run partnership for the third wicket, showcasing their maturity and composure. Das finished with 100 from 119 balls, while Thain fell for 83 just five runs short of victory.

Essex’s victory was a testament to their young talent and the depth of their squad. Das and Richards, both products of their academy, have emerged as key players for the county, and their performances in this match bode well for the future.

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Yorkshire End Warwickshire's Unbeaten Run with Six-Wicket Victory

Yorkshire End Warwickshire’s Unbeaten Run with Six-Wicket Victory

By August 11, 2024 0

Yorkshire’s hopes of Metro Bank One Day Cup qualification received a significant boost as they ended Warwickshire’s unbeaten run with a convincing six-wicket victory at Rugby School.

The triumph was orchestrated by George Hill’s remarkable bowling performance, who claimed 6 for 28, the seventh-best List A figures for Yorkshire. His incisive spell restricted Warwickshire to a modest 242 for 9, with only Rob Yates (72) offering substantial resistance.

Yorkshire’s chase was spearheaded by Harry Duke’s vibrant 60 off 51 balls, providing a solid foundation for the pursuit. William Luxton then anchored the innings with his maiden senior hundred, while Matthew Revis contributed an unbeaten 51. Their unbroken partnership of 129 in 25 overs guided Yorkshire to victory with 33 balls to spare.

The win was particularly impressive considering the absence of Yorkshire’s leading run-scorers, Shan Masood and James Wharton. It keeps their qualification hopes alive ahead of their final group game against Glamorgan.

Warwickshire, despite the setback, remain strongly positioned in the Group B table. However, the defeat was a missed opportunity to solidify their position. They will face Nottinghamshire in their final match, seeking to secure their place in the knockout stages.

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Oval Invincibles Secure Knockout Berth with Cox's Fifty

Oval Invincibles Secure Knockout Berth with Cox’s Fifty

By August 11, 2024 0

Oval Invincibles secured their place in the knockout rounds of The Hundred with a dominant nine-wicket victory over London Spirit at The Kia Oval. Jordan Cox, who was recently selected for the England Men’s Test team, played a pivotal role in the win, smashing an unbeaten 61 off just 30 balls.

The Spirit, who were already eliminated from contention, struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 96 runs in their first innings. Michael Pepper provided a bright start with a quickfire 27, but his dismissal triggered a collapse that saw Spirit lose five wickets for just 52 runs.

Adam Zampa, who has been in impressive form throughout the tournament, continued his fine run with figures of 4 for 17. Ollie Stone, another England Men’s squad member, also bowled well, conceding just 16 runs from his four overs.

Invincibles’ chase was never in doubt, with Cox leading the charge from the outset. The 21-year-old opener struck seven fours and two sixes, including the winning blow that sealed the victory with 37 balls to spare.

The win means Sam Billings’ side, who have won six of their seven games, are guaranteed a place in the top three of the men’s competition. Their final game against Trent Rockets will determine whether they will advance directly to The Hundred Final on August 18 or play in The Hundred Eliminator the day before.

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