Hampshire recalled Eddie Jack and Lumsden, both unused in The Hundred franchise tournament, while Glamorgan gave a debut to 17-year-old Harry Wallace, son of former club captain Mark, and brought back Ingram for his first tournament game since the 2024 final win. Home skipper Nick Gubbins chose to bat, but he and Ali Orr went
Two workers who died in a shopping mall explosion that followed a powerful earthquake in Japan last week were asked by a boss to re-enter the building to secure cash. Their employer, general goods store Habita, has apologised for the “loss of two precious lives”. The two were among 38 people who died in the
At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, Russian state media reports, quoting security officials. The blast happened at about 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Kudrinskaya square near the city centre. The National Anti-Terrorist Committee said a woman carrying
Three days after being crowned T20 Blast champions, Northamptonshire made a winning start to their One-Day Cup campaign in a thrilling high-scoring match against Warwickshire at Wantage Road. Bears captain Sam Hain’s 80 and 20-year-old Theo Wylie’s (65) first half-century set the platform for the visitors, who lost to Raphy Weatherall (4-56). Luke Procter, one
Northamptonshire Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann has praised the club’s ‘Shoe Army’ of supporters following their T20 Blast triumph. Northants beat Hampshire Hawks by 14 runs in an absorbing final at Edgbaston on Saturday to claim a record third title. Fans were heard chanting “Shoe Army!” throughout finals day, a reference to Northampton’s historic links
Explosive T20 Final, Edgbaston Northamptonshire Steelbacks 169 (19.5 overs): Vasconcelos 88; baker 5-21 Hampshire Hawks 155 (19.2 overs): Weatherley 75; Sales 3-25 Northants won by 14 runs Scorekeeper The Northamptonshire Steelbacks claimed their third T20 Blast title after a titanic fight with the Hampshire Hawks in a thrilling Edgbaston final. After being asked to bat