Tom Banton ready for a big summer of cricket with Somerset and England
England player Tom Banton is relishing the prospect of a big summer of cricket as he fine-tunes his skills in Abu Dhabi ahead of the new English season.
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Rugby-Wallabies' Rennie will pick overseas players for England tests
(Reuters) - Australia coach Dave Rennie has said he will continue to pursue his approach of adding overseas-based players to his Wallabies squad when the Australians host England in July.
West Indies vs England: "Special" Guest From Manchester United Spotted During 2nd Test In Barbados. See Pic
Often sports personalities and professionals from a particular sport are spotted enjoying a completely different game. Recently, National Football League (NFL) legend Tom Brady was seen enjoying Manchester United's win over Tottenham Hotspur where Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational hat-trick. Cricketers too have been spotted at Wimbledon and even Formula 1 races. Continuing the tradition, Manchester United's current interim manager Ralf Rangnick was a surprise visitor in Barbados where he was clicked alongside cricket legend Sir Gordon Greenidge.
Thomas Tuchel addresses Chelsea future as Manchester United links persist
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is hoping for a quick solution to the club's off-field problems as their takeover looms.
England eye quick runs and wickets – look ahead to day five of the second Test
England need a glut of quick runs and 10 West Indian wickets on the final day in Barbados as they look to turn a meandering match into a memorable win.
John Terry backs 'True Blues' consortium's bid to secure 10% stake in Chelsea
John Terry will attempt to help protect Chelsea's "history and heritage" by joining the True Blues consortium in their bid to buy a 10% stake in the Premier League club, which will be used to represent the fans, the former captain said on Saturday. The consortium is comprised of ex-players, including Terry and former Chelsea women's team player Claire Rafferty, as well as British entrepreneurs and fans. It is advised by Oakvale Capital, which is a leading Mergers and Acquisitions and strategic advisory boutique focusing on the gaming, gambling and sports sectors. Chelsea Pitch Owners and the Chelsea Supporters' Trust have also backed the plan in principle.
Thomas Tuchel hoping Chelsea sale is completed as soon as possible
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he hoped the process to find a new owner for the Premier League club would be completed "as soon as possible". Speaking after his side reached the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win at second-tier Middlesbrough, Tuchel was asked about the off-field turmoil in the wake of Russian owner Roman Abramovich's decision to put the club up for sale. "I hope that the process will go through as soon as possible to clear the situation and to calm the situation down and give everybody an outlook to the nearer future," he said.
Watch: Heather Knight Takes Jaw-Dropping One-Handed Catch In ICC Women's World Cup Match vs New Zealand
England women's team captain Heather Knight produced a spectacular effort in the field to dismiss Lea Tahuhu of New Zealand in a Women's World Cup match at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday. With a lot on the line for both teams, a win for either will go a long way in their bid to finish in the top four. Knight set the bar for her teammates to follow by literally flying to her right and plucking the ball out of thin air. The video of Heather Knight's incredible catch was shared on ICC and Cricket World Cup's official Instagram handles.