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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
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- Hindustan Times
Yashasvi Jaiswal starts ENG tour with sublime century, dressing room erupts: ‘Most exciting young player in the world'
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a sublime century in the first Test against England at Headingley, marking his third 100+ score against the team. He battled cramps, formed a 91-run opening partnership with KL Rahul, and was praised as one of the world's most exciting young players.
BBC News
3 hours ago
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- BBC News
England's Lewis-Skelly agrees new Arsenal deal
England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new contract at left-back, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been in talks with the Gunners over recent months. The 18-year-old has now agreed the outline of an extended agreement, which will see him commit his future to the Gunners once signed. It is reward for a breakthrough campaign last season, which saw Lewis-Skelly make 39 appearances in all competitions. He made his debut against Manchester City in September and was mainly used at left-back, despite emerging through Arsenal's academy as a midfielder. Lewis-Skelly's performances earned him a call-up to the full England squad in March, having previously been capped from Under-16 through to U19 scored in a 2-0 win against Albania at Wembley, becoming the youngest player in history to score on their full Three Lions debut. Lewis-Skelly's performances last term saw him nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award earlier this week, alongside Morgan Rogers, Liam Delap, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Ethan Nwaneri.
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Sir Geoff Hurst criticises Thomas Tuchel for England slip up - "A real taboo"
Sir Geoff Hurst, the scorer of England's most famous hat-trick in 1966, has yet to be convinced over Thomas Tuchel and the latest crop of Three Lions stars ahead of next summer's World Cup On a midsummer night where London meets Kent's commuter sprawl, Sir Geoff Hurst struggled to find a quantum of solstice. England's witless scuffling against Andorra and Senegal left the last man standing among the Boys of 66 wondering if he'll ever see another England captain lift the World Cup like Bobby Moore. Sir Geoff revealed he is a signatory to the campaign for Moore to be awarded a posthumous knighthood, and he's not alone. If David Beckham can get a tap on the shoulder for taking a nice free-kick, the shameful disregard for Moore's unique achievement among Englishmen remains a stain on the honours system. Based on the hapless floundering of Thomas Tuchel's side earlier this month, Hurst's optimism that a nation's 60-year vigil for glory will end at the MetLife stadium in New Jersey on July 19 next year is currently tempered. And he was unimpressed that a comment from Tuchel's mother about midfield kingpin Jude Bellingham's behaviour being 'a bit repulsive' found its way into the public domain. 'There's no point in sugar-coating it - the last two games were bitterly disappointing, not just the results but the manner of the performances,' said Sir Geoff, now 83 and looking as trim as a trip to the barber. One statistic celebrated Tuchel being the first England manager to start with three clean sheets, but Hurst sniffed: 'I'm not sure a clean sheet against Andorra is anything to write home about. 'I'm inclined to approach this World Cup with a positive mindset, and I want to believe this crop of young players is the best we've had in a long time, because that's the way I was as a player and I am as a person. 'But nobody can say anything too hopeful, or shout form the rooftops, based on those last two performances. 'One thing that cropped up was that Tuchel's mum apparently had something to say about one of the players, and somehow it came out. For me that's a real taboo. What the manager's mother thinks about a player shouldn't be part of the debate.' Hurst was speaking at a function for Future Pathway, an inspired support group who fund free first aid, rescue and safety courses for military veterans, their families, and sportsmen or women active or retired. Future Pathway's co-founder, John McDonald, is best known as master of ceremonies at Professional Darts Corporation events for the last 20 years - and he's never fluffed his lines. Hurst is too gracious to call time on Tuchel's reign after just four games. But as the diamond anniversary of his hat-trick in the World Cup final approaches, already there are signs that patience among the great unwashed is wearing thin. 'Over the years I've not been a particularly big supporter of England appointing foreign managers,' said Hurst. 'In fairness, some of the English ones we've had were absolutely average. "But if we don't win the World Cup next year, we're going to be in danger of another golden generation pass us by without having a major trophy to show for all their promise. It's amazing that such a major football nation, where so many of the world 's best players come grace the Premier League, has gone 59 years without success at international level. 'I know the previous manager came close - two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final was closer than anyone since Sir Alf - but if our time isn't now, when will we get a better chance? That's the real measure of the job for Tuchel.' Before he settled down to plunder almost 300 goals in club football, plus another 24 in 49 caps for England, Hurst was a decent cricketer who made one first-class appearance for Essex as a wicketkeeper-batsman, scoring 0 and 0 not out against Lancashire at Aigburth. The notion that modern players could find the time to dabble with bat and ball in football's absurdly-crowded schedule now is laughable. Hurst was scathing about the current two-bob celebration of burnout in the States. 'I don't like the Club World Cup. If one club is beating another 10-0, as Bayern Munich did the other day, that's not my idea of elite competition. There are probably too many tournaments for the players' liking already, but it's hard to take it seriously based on that gap. "I'm not sure Phil Foden running around in searing heat, thousands of miles away, is going to help Manchester City win the title or help England win the World Cup over the next 12 months. He should have his feet up at home.'
The Hindu
7 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Trevor Sinclair, part of India's coaching staff at AFC Asian Cup, declared bankrupt
Former England footballer Trevor Sinclair has been declared bankrupt after a judge accused him of 'burying his head in the sand' for failing to pay a five-figure amount related to his media work in 2021 and 2022. Sinclair, a 2002 World Cupper with the Three Lions, joined the Indian men's team as part of its coaching staff during the AFC Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, in January 2024. However, the team failed to score any goals and exited in the group stage after losses to Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria. The Englishman is currently part of the coaching staff of the senior men's team of Jamaica. Sinclair, who played 360 Premier League matches for clubs like West Ham, Manchester City, and Queens Park Rangers, was issued the bankruptcy order at Central London County Court on June 12. The court heard that Sinclair owed £36,424 to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), including more than £13,000 related to his work as a television and radio pundit. Judge Caroline Wilkinson presided over the case and granted the bankruptcy order in the former player's absence. She stated, 'Mr Sinclair is not in attendance today, and no proposals have been put forward for paying his debt. In the circumstances, the court finds that Mr Sinclair is unable to pay his debts as they fall due and it will make the bankruptcy order.' Sinclair has yet to issue a public statement regarding the bankruptcy.
India Gazette
18 hours ago
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- India Gazette
"Bumrah is going to be a threat...": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Leeds Test against India
Leeds [UK], June 19 (ANI): England Test skipper Ben Stokes believed that India's right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah is going to be a 'threat' for the Three Lions in the upcoming five-match Test series at home. A new era beckons for India in the Test format as the modern-day giants gear up for their first assignment without the prized batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill, India's youngest Test captain, has taken the baton from Rohit to guide the nation to success and challenge for the World Test Championship mace. During India's training session in Beckenham, Kent's second home venue, Bumrah displayed his unparalleled mastery in the art of pace bowling. With the ball in his hand, Bumrah showed signs of breaking the notion of requiring assistance from the surface to wreak havoc. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Ben Stokes told the media, 'Bumrah leading their attack is a fantastic bowler, but there are 11 players on the team, and it takes a team to win a game of cricket. But we know Bumrah is an amazing bowler all around the world. His record shows that wherever he goes, he does well. So we know Bumrah is going to be a threat, but we know that every other bowler that India have is also going to be a threat. So, focusing on one individual over another isn't what we will be doing. But you respect your opposition, and he is certainly a fantastic bowler.' Bumrah's utilisation will remain limited throughout the five Tests in England. During the announcement of India's squad for the upcoming Test tour of England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed Bumrah was advised not to contest in consecutive Tests as part of his workload management. The precaution around Bumrah's usage stems from a stress reaction in the back during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January. He missed India's victory campaign in the Champions Trophy and returned to action for the Mumbai Indians in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL). Before leaving for England, head coach Gautam Gambhir revealed that they have yet to take a call on which Tests India will field Bumrah in the playing XI. India tour of England will take place from June to August 2025, with matches to be played at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London). A new era beckons for India in the Test format as the modern-day giants gear up for their first assignment without the prized batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill, India's youngest Test captain, has taken the baton from Rohit to guide the nation to success and challenge for the World Test Championship mace. India squad for England Test series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. England on Wednesday announced its playing XI for the opening Test of the five-match series against India, which will kick off on June 20 at Headingley. For the opening Test, England has retained the majority of the XI they fielded against Zimbabwe during the one-off Test last month. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett will open for England, followed by Ollie Pope at number three. England Playing XI for the 1st Test against India: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir. (ANI)
