World Cup winning coaches Gary Kirsten and Matthew Mott have been appointed to lead the men’s and women’s teams respectively for the Cardiff-based team in The Hundred.
Kirsten, 51, coached India to the 2011 World Cup on home soil while Mott, who oversaw Australia’s recent women’s Ashes victory, was in charge when the side won the World Twenty20 last year.
Kirsten’s coaching resume includes g
England name a 12-strong squad for the 2nd Test. Somerset’s Jack Leach recalled to the Test squad. Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Ali misses out on selection.
ECB, professional game and Sky Sports come together for celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Shane Warne and Lisa Keightley have been appointed as the men’s and women’s head coaches respectively for the London based team, which will comprise of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Middlesex, Essex and Northamptonshire, ahead of the inaugural season of The Hundred.
Legendary Australia leg-spinner Warne, 49, is one of the most iconic names in world cricket while former Australia Women’s coach
Please note the following media and training arrangements ahead of the second Specsavers Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord’s.
N.B. Media timings are approximate. Please be in place 30 minutes before advertised timings. Timings are (BST). All media activity is subject to change.
Friday 9 August
England will announce their 2nd Test squad via a media statement in the afternoon
England seam bowler Jimmy Anderson, who left the field during the first Specsavers Ashes Test match against Australia at Edgbaston on day one (Thursday August 1) due to tightness to his right calf, underwent an MRI scan this week. The MRI confirmed that Anderson has suffered a calf injury. As a result of the injury, he will commence a rehabilitation programme working with the England and Lancashir
Callum Flynn scores 69 to take England to opening-day victory.
Final ball seems game tied.
Mady Villiers Stars on debut.
KP Snacks announced as the new Official Team Partner for The Hundred, helping to grow cricket and get families active. The new long-term partnership with KP Snacks, which owns a stable of household favourites including McCoys, Hula Hoops, Tyrrells and Popchips, will help The Hundred reach families across England and Wales.
The 2019 Specsavers Ashes series will have more than the historic urn resting on the outcome, with the inaugural ICC World Test Championship beginning at Edgbaston on 1 August.
Aussies go 12-2 up in Women’s Ashes.
