News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
By Jemima Wittich It was announced yesterday that Jeremy Lloyds, Somerset and Gloucestershire all-rounder has died at the age of 68. Lloyds made his debut for Somerset in 1979, playing for West Country Club and went on to play for Orange Free State and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He began playing for Gloucestershire in 1985 […]
A spectacular collapse from the West Indies has seen Scotland record a historic win in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Hobart. An unbeaten opening stand of 66* from George Munsey helped the Scots to a score of 160-5 in the opening innings, before the Windies lost seven wickets for 26 runs […]
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 […]
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 […]
After a disappointing performance last year, Neal Osborn and his side will be out for revenge when the University of Worcester comes to Cheltenham. After the scores were tied at five all, going into the fixture, pressure was on for the cricketers, and a dominant performance form Worcester made sure varsity went back with them. […]
All-rounder Emma Lamb has been included in England’s squad for the 50-over World Cup beginning in March. Head coach Lisa Keightley has named 15 players in her final squad selection for the upcoming tournament in New Zealand, where the team will look to defend their title. 24-year-old Lamb can bat at the top of the […]
Less than a month after an embarrassing 4-0 Ashes defeat, the England and Wales Cricket Board and Chris Silverwood have taken the decision to part ways and the search for a new head coach has begun. Silverwood’s record has not been the best and has seen England win only one of their last 14 test […]
England fell just 27 runs short in pursuit of Australia’s 205 in the first ODI as Meg Lanning’s side retained the Ashes for the fourth time in a row as Beth Mooney scored her tenth ODI 50 The visitors won the toss and chose to bowl first, there were three wickets a piece for Katherine […]
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 […]
As we head into the final test of the Ashes, it’s clear to see why England will change up the squad before they face Australia at the Blundstone Arena. It will be more of a shock than anything if England are able to get anywhere close to a victory in this final test, but maybe […]