Worst batting among semi-final sides? No chance, England are knockout March 30, 2016 I saw a poll that rated England’s batting line-up as the worst among teams that reached the World Twenty20 semi-finals. I just don’t see it – they have one of the best batting units in the world in the shortest format of the game. England chased down 154 with minimal fuss to beat New Zealand and they [...]
World Twenty20: Final ahoy as rampant Surrey opener Jason Roy seals England semi-final joy March 30, 2016 Sledgehammer batsman Jason Roy has promised that England will come out “all guns blazing” in a bid to win the World Twenty20 after his spellbinding half-century propelled his side to victory against New Zealand in Delhi. England cruised home by seven wickets after opener Roy struck a blistering and career-best 44-ball 78 as the 2010 [...]
Gary Neville’s reign in Spain over after less than four months as Valencia sack England coach March 30, 2016 England assistant Gary Neville admits that his results at Valencia were not good enough after the Spanish club brought a premature end to his first foray into management. The decision came less than four months after the former Manchester United defender’s shock appointment and just days after some Valencia supporters burnt an effigy of him [...]
Poor fitness levels lambasted as England Women suffer World T20 semi-final collapse against Australia March 30, 2016 England Women’s coach Mark Robinson chastised his side’s fitness levels after they missed out on a place in the World Twenty20 final following a five-run defeat to Australia in Delhi. Australia skipper Meg Lanning top scored with 55 as Australia posted 132-6 before openers Charlotte Edwards and Tammy Beaumont shared 67 for England’s first wicket [...]
David Haye to donate 10 per cent of ticket sales for next fight to stricken fellow boxer Nick Blackwell March 30, 2016 Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has pledged 10 per cent of revenue from ticket sales for his next fight will be donated to seriously injured fellow English fighter Nick Blackwell. Middleweight Blackwell remains in an induced coma following his 10th-round stoppage by Chris Eubank Jr in their British title fight at Wembley Arena on [...]
Manchester City defender charged with betting misconduct by the FA March 30, 2016 Manchester City centre-back Martin Demichelis has been charged for misconduct in relation to betting by the FA. The Argentinean allegedly committed 12 breaches of FA betting rules in a week during football matches in January. Read more: Townsend will not appeal his FA betting ban "It is alleged the player committed 12 breaches of FA [...]
England v Holland player ratings: Liverpool’s Adam Lallana shines but Everton’s John Stones appeared naive March 30, 2016 Fraser Forster Couldn’t blame him for either goal. He was solid enough, aside from a couple of shaky moments in possession. His decision-making is lacking sometimes but wouldn’t let England down if he started at Euro 2016. That said, he’s very much the No2 behind Joe Hart. Kyle Walker Showed with the goal that he has [...]
England 1, Holland 2; Three Lions’ bubble burst as Hodgson rues failure to build on Germany win March 30, 2016 England manager Roy Hodgson admits his team have lost valuable momentum for the European Championship after Holland brought them back down to earth last night. Striker Jamie Vardy enhanced his claims for a place at this summer’s tournament by opening the scoring in the last match before Hodgson names his 23-man squad in May. But [...]
Nick Blackwell: Chris Eubank Jr reveals he eased off March 29, 2016 British middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr has revealed he eased off Nick Blackwell in the final rounds of their fight on Saturday, which saw the latter suffer bleeding on the brain and placed into a coma. Eubank Jr confirmed on Tuesday that he threw fewer uppercuts and aimed less at his opponent’s head as he saw [...]
England skipper Eoin Morgan hands his side a licence to thrill in bid to reach World Twenty20 final March 29, 2016 ENGLAND skipper Eoin Morgan has given his side licence to thrill when they go head-to-head with New Zealand for a place the World Twenty20 final tomorrow afternoon. While the road has been rocky at times, 2010 winners England won their last three group matches against South Africa, Afghanistan and defending champions Sri Lanka to secure [...]