Man United co-owners the Glazers 'make £650m takeover decision' as new Raine Group chance emerges
Manchester United co-owners the Glazer family, excluding Joel, are reportedly interested in purchasing shares in the cricket league The Hundred.
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"Disconnected From Reality": Ex-IPL Supremo Slams 'The Hundred', Points Out Flaws
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the profitability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Modi had little doubt that The Hundred will never be able to attain the international audience like the mega-hit IPL. The ECB is looking at potential Indian investors with deep pockets, preferably owners of IPL teams, who have stakes in other global leagues.
"Doesn't Matter Where T20 World Cup Is Happening": India Star After Venue Change
Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma is focusing on delivering the best for her team in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup and feels the sudden change of venue won't impact her side's preparations. The ICC on Tuesday moved the T20 World Cup from Bangaldesh to the UAE following unrest in the South Asian nation. The event, scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20, will now be staged in Dubai and Sharjah with Bangladesh retaining the hosting rights, ensuring that it receives its share of revenue.
Watch: Teammates' Stunned Reaction Goes Viral As India Star Hits Winning Runs In The Hundred
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma played a crucial role with both bat and ball as London Spirit lifted their maiden Women's Hundred title, beating Welsh Fire by four wickets in the final at the Lord's in London. Deepti snapped a wicket giving away 23 runs and then smashed a run-a-ball 16, including the winning six off Hayley Matthews, as the Indian and England's Charlie Dean jumped into each other's arms in celebration. Two years ago, Deepti had controversially dismissed Dean after running her out at the non-striker's end during the third ODI against England in 2022, triggering a debate over the spirit of the game.
Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh Only Indians Picked In Hundred Draft
Women's Premier League-winning captain Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh were the only Indian players who found takers during the Hundred Draft in London. Mandhana, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL title last Sunday, was drafted in by Southern Brave Women's while her teammate Richa found a new home at Birmingham Phoenix Women's. The left-handed Mandhana had a good run in the WPL, scoring 300 runs from 10 matches with two fifties, while Richa, who often did the role of a finisher, made 257 runs from 10 matches with two half-centuries and a strike-rate of 142.
New Kent captain Daniel Bell-Drummond reflects on his 2023 summer as he is named in PCA team-of-the-year and wins five awards at Kent’s end-of-season awards event
It has been another superb summer for Kent’s Daniel Bell-Drummond – one he ranks as his best yet.
Kent Spitfires’ Jack Leaning amazed that Daniel Bell-Drummond has not featured for London Spirit in The Hundred
Daniel Bell-Drummond’s absence from playing in The Hundred has left Kent Spitfires captain Jack Leaning baffled.
Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye could play for Kent Spitfires in One Day Cup if they don’t feature for Hundred teams London Spirit and Oval Invincibles
Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye could feature for Kent Spitfires during their One Day Cup title defence.