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Elliott Townsend reveals his philosophy as he takes coaching role with the University of Gloucestershire Cricket team

After six years as a student and cricketer at the University of Gloucestershire Elliott Townsend has returned to the UOG (University of Gloucestershire) cricket setup in a coaching capacity. Townsend recently graduated with a post-graduate diploma in Professional Practice and Sports Coaching and he explained how he first got involved in coaching . “I had […]

Cricket Sports Varsity

“I don’t see why we can’t win that league now!” – University of Gloucestershire skipper Neal Osborn hoping to build on Varsity performance

Neal Osborn says he’s proud of the effort of his University of Gloucestershire cricket team after falling to defeat to the University of Worcester in Varsity. Gloucestershire were beaten by 54 runs as they failed to reach Worcester’s total of 175, despite bowling them out in 48 overs. Osborn, who was Gloucestershire’s highest run scorer […]

Cricket Sports The Ashes

Ashes fifth test – day one: Travis Head’s rapid hundred undoes Stuart Broad and Ollie Robinson’s hard work

Australia finished the first day of the final test on 241/6 as an impressive fourth wicket stand between Travis Head and Cameron Green saved Australia from faltering under England’s pressure. Joe Root won the toss and elected to field but was without James Anderson, Jos Buttler, Hasseb Hameed and Jonny Bairstow through injury and decided […]

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South Africa cricketer Dane Van Nierkerk ruled out of 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup with bizarre injury at home

An unfortunate slip for Dane Van Niekerk at her own home has ruined her chance to captain South Africa at the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The Pretoria native slipped on a wet floor and has been ruled out for 12 weeks due to a broken ankle. “The injury is a result of an accidental […]

Cricket Sports The Ashes

Uncapped Alana King selected as Australia announce Women’s Ashes squad

All-rounder Alana King could make her international debut in the Women’s Ashes Series after being selected by Cricket Australia as part of a 15-player squad. Australia – looking to defend their title since claiming it in 2015- will host a seven-match series, consisting of three T20 matches, a single Test match and three one-day internationals. […]