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Essex captain Tom Westley apologises for team's Lord's celebrations

29-09-2020 23:20

Alcohol poured over Muslim player on pavilion balconyWestley says ‘we are disappointed we let this happen’The Essex captain, Tom Westley, has apologised on behalf of his team following the celebrations at Lord’s during which alcohol was poured over a young Muslim player.Westley’s side won the Bob Willis Trophy after a draw with Somerset on Sunday but amid jubilant post-match scenes on the pavilion balcony, the 12th man, Feroze Khushi, was pictured recoiling as his teammat

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Essex captain issues apology for team over Lord's celebrations

29-09-2020 23:20

Alcohol poured over Muslim player on pavilion balconyTom Westley says ‘we are disappointed we let this happen’The Essex captain, Tom Westley, has apologised on behalf of his team following the celebrations at Lord’s during which alcohol was poured over a young Muslim player.Westley’s side were crowned winners of the Bob Willis Trophy on Sunday but, amid jubilant post-match scenes on the pavilion balcony, the 12th man Feroze Khushi was pictured recoiling as his teammate Wi

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IPL social: Rajasthan Royals' incredible comeback & Kohli's RCB win after super over drama

29-09-2020 13:12 via bbc.co.uk

Rajasthan Royals win after the most incredible T20 comeback, Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore come out on top after super over, plus more in this week's IPL social.

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The Spin | Somerset v Essex was a final that evoked their glory days of the 80s

29-09-2020 11:30

In the era of Richards, Botham, Fletcher and Gooch, football had yet to swamp cricket and humour pervaded the rivalry The two best teams in county cricket battled for the Bob Willis Trophy at Lord’s. Despite the absence of spectators it was an earnest, engaging contest and a curious throwback to four decades ago when Essex and Somerset were also two of the best and most entertaining sides in the country.This is not so surprising if you recall some of the personnel: the trinity of Viv Richa

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Ellyse Perry to sit out rest of New Zealand series after latest injury blow

29-09-2020 04:34

Allrounder sustains minor hamstring strain in trainingCautious approach taken due to player’s recent historyStar Australian allrounder Ellyse Perry will miss the rest of Australia’s T20 and ODI series against New Zealand after re-injuring her right hamstring. Perry suffered a minor strain during a recent running session and will miss Wednesday’s T20 clash at Allan Border Field as well as the upcoming three-match ODI series. Related: Australia beat New Zealand in second women's

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