Joe Clarke expresses ’embarrassment and shame’ over his part in Whatsapp group
Nottinghamshire batter Joe Clarke has spoken of his “embarrassment and shame” over his past involvement in a vulgar Whatsapp group with convicted rapist Alex Hepburn.
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Joe Clarke played a game that trivialised rape: England cricket should demand better
The rules of “Stat Chat” were simple enough. The game would begin the night after Joe Clarke returned from England Lions duty in the United Arab Emirates. “Got to be freshies,” Alex Hepburn wrote in their shared WhatsApp group, meaning women they had not slept with before. “Names, age, black or white, your rating, their rating.”
Joe Clarke challenges Czech paddler Jiřà Prskavec
Olympic champion Joe Clarke laid down the gauntlet to his gold medal successor Jiřà Prskavec, insisting he is back to full fitness and ready to knock the Czech paddler off his perch. The Stafford & Stone star picked up K1 gold at Rio 2016 but did not defend his title before suffering a shoulder injury in 2019 and a wrist injury at the start of January. Ad/> In Clarke's absence, Prskavec has reigned supreme, winning Olympic and European gold.
Rob Key hints at open door for Alex Hales to make England return
Alex Hales could be a second blacklisted player in the England fold this summer after Rob Key said the opener should be considered available for selection.
Tom Banton’s season will start later following injury setback
Somerset and England batter Tom Banton faces up to a month on the sidelines after breaking his finger.
The Hundred: Full squads revealed as West Indies and Australia stars sign up
West Indies hero Kieron Pollard and Australia captain Meg Lanning are among the international stars who will play in The Hundred this summer after being signed at the draft.
Kieron Pollard joins London Spirit as top men’s draft pick for 2022 Hundred
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard was the first pick of the 2022 men’s Hundred draft while Australia’s World Cup winners dominated the opening women’s picks.