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Toffee (streaming service)

Toffee () is an Over-the-top streaming service available in Bangladesh, owned by Banglalink. It offers a library of films, foreign tv shows, live sports and live tv channels. It also has video sharing feature and content creators can earn by monetizing their channel. Contents. Toffee started it’s journey by offering local and foreign live tv channels to it’s users. It has the rights to broadcast Sony India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Star channels. Currently it broadcasts more than 120 channels. Series. Toffee has become popular by dubbing Turkish dramas into Bangla. Sports rights. Cricket. Leagues National teams International tournaments

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2023 Asia Cup final

The 2023 Asia Cup Final was the final of the 2023 Asia Cup, a One Day International cricket tournament, and was played on 17 September 2023 in Colombo. Sri Lanka were the defending champions. India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to win their eighth title. Sri Lanka's total of 50 is the lowest total In any ODI tournament final. Background. In June 2020, following a meeting with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said they would be willing to let Sri Lanka host the 2020 Asia Cup, with India unwilling to travel to Pakistan. The ACC issued a press release following the meeting stating that "in light of the impact and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, possible venue options for the Asia Cup 2020 were discussed and it was decided to take the final decision in due course". In July 2020, an official announcement of the postponement was made by the ACC. The 2020 edition was rescheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in June 2021. In March 2021, the tournament was at risk of a further postponement after India qualified for the final of the World Test Championship, which clashed with the proposed dates in June. The tournament postponed once again to 2023. In May 2021, the ACC announced that the 2021 tournament would be deferred to 2023, citing that it would be difficult to schedule the tournament to due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on the scheduling of other cricket events. Pakistan was scheduled to host the 2022 Asia Cup after retaining the rights to host the 2022 edition. However, in October 2021, following a meeting with the ACC, Ramiz Raja confirmed that Pakistan would host the tournament in 2023, with Sri Lanka hosting the 2022 edition. In October 2022, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and ACC President Jay Shah said that India would not travel to Pakistan with the ongoing political tension between the two countries. Despite Pakistan being confirmed as hosts earlier, he stated that "the Asia Cup 2023 will be held at a neutral venue." In reply to this statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) requested for an emergency meeting of the ACC board to discuss "this important and sensitive matter". The PCB said that this statement could impact on Pakistan's participation in the 2023 CWC and other ICC events in India in the 2024–2031 cycle. In December 2022, the then PCB chairman Ramiz Raja informed that Pakistan might consider pulling out of this tournament if their hosting rights are withdrawn because of India's unwillingness to travel to Pakistan. However, in January 2023, ACC confirmed the teams and groups of the tournament, with both India and Pakistan taking part. In March 2023, it was proposed Pakistan remain as hosts and all India matches including at least two India-Pakistan contests to be played at a neutral venue yet to be confirmed. The hybrid model proposed by Pakistan was rejected by Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In response, PCB Chairman Najam Sethi proposed two options. The first option was that India play all their matches at a neutral venue with Pakistan hosting the rest of the teams. The second option was that four matches in the group stage take place in Pakistan whereas the second phase, in which matches played by the Indian team followed by the next stage matches including the final, be played at a neutral venue. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh agreed to the second option. On 15 June 2023, the Asian Cricket Council announced that the tournament will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka. Venue. The Asia Cup 2023 final was be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 17 September 2023. It has a capacity of 35,000. Sri Lanka Cricket through a press release informed that all the tickets were sold out and advised the spectators not to rush in front of ticket counters for new tickets. Match. Scorecard. Source: ESPNcricinfo Fall of wickets: 1/1 (K. Perera, 0.3 ov), 8/2 (P. Nissanka, 3.1 ov), 8/3 (S. Samarawickrama, 3.3 ov), 8/4 (C. Asalanka, 3.4 ov), 12/5 (D. de Silva, 3.6 ov), 12/6 (D. Shanaka, 5.4 ov), 33/7 (K. Mendis, 11.2 ov), 40/8 (D. Wellalage, 12.3 ov), 50/9 (P. Madushan, 15.1 ov), 50/10 (M. Pathirana, 15.2 ov)

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R. C. Bagot

Robert Cooper Bagot (c. 1827 – 14 April 1881) invariably referred to as R. C. Bagot, was a horse racing official in Melbourne, Australia. He was secretary of the Victorian Racing Club and largely responsible for the early success of the Melbourne Cup. History. Bagot was the fourth son of (Anglican) Rev. John Bagot MA and brother of Canon Richard Bagot DD, of Fontstown, near Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. He emigrated to Sydney, thence to Moreton Bay, Queensland in the mid-1840s or 1849, and moved to Victoria in 1848 or 1855. By profession a civil engineer and surveyor, he was introduced to Australian sports administration when he was contracted by the Melbourne Cricket Club to redesign their ground, and gained such a reputation that in 1864 he was appointed secretary of the newly-formed VRC after its merger with the Victorian Jockey Club. He was largely responsible for the erection of a much larger grandstand, facetiously dubbed "Bagot's cowshed", at Flemington Racecourse. He filled in the swampy ground at the centre of the course and had it grassed, creating "The Flat", and persuaded the committee to purchase the rising property adjacent, which became "The Hill", both now celebrated features of Australia's premier racecourse. He has been credited with persuading the Victorian Government to declare Cup Day a bank holiday in lieu of the Prince of Wales's Birthday,which fell on 9 November. Transparently even-handed, in all the years he was a VRC official, he never made a wager and was not interested in horse racing as a sport. His was not a strong constitution, but was working until a few days before his death. His remains were buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery. Punctilious in his methods, there was nothing left left undone, and it was agreed his successor would have no difficulty following his work. Family. He was twice married, to Jane Smith (1833–1873), sister of mayor John Thomas Smith and in 1874 to Maria Gregory (1844 or 1845–1928); he had a son by his first wife and two daughters, Nellie and Olive, by the second. They had a home at Ascot Vale, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. Maria Bagot married again, to Henry Capel Pigott (1825–1918). Charles Hervey Bagot (1788–1880), Irish-born pastoralist in South Australia, who had a large and influential family, was not clearly related.

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List of Gloucestershire first-class cricket records

This is a list of Gloucestershire first-class cricket records; that is, record team and individual performances in first-class cricket for Gloucestershire.

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2023 East Africa T20 Cup

The 2023 East Africa T20 Cup was a Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament that took place in Rwanda in August 2023. The venue for the series was the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali. The participating teams were the hosts Rwanda along with Tanzania and Uganda. Ghana were originally scheduled to participate, but withdrew before the start of the tournament. Uganda were the defending champions tournament after winning the 2022 tournament. Uganda won the tournament, with eleven victories from twelve matches.

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2023–24 Women's Big Bash League season

The 2023–24 Women's Big Bash League season or WBBL|09 will be the ninth season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), the semi-professional women's Twenty20 domestic cricket competition in Australia. The tournament is scheduled to be played from 19 October to 2 December 2023. Draft. The 2023–24 season saw a players draft being held for the first time for Women's Big Bash League on 3 September 2023. Win–loss table. Below is a summary of results for each team's fourteen regular season matches, plus finals where applicable, in chronological order. A team's opponent for any given match is listed above the margin of victory/defeat. Fixtures. On 13 July 2023, Cricket Australia confirmed the full schedule for the tournament.

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Gopal Sankaranarayanan

Gopal Sankaranarayanan is an Indian lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India. He was designated as a senior advocate by the Supreme Court of India in March 2019. He is known for his specialization in Constitutional law. He served as the secretary of the Lodha Committee, appointed by the Supreme Court of India in 2015 to bring about reforms in cricket administration in India. He has provided assistance to the Supreme Court as an Amicus curiae (friend of the court) in numerous cases. In April 2022, the Supreme Court appointed him as Amicus curiae to assist in the finalization of the Constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Education. He graduated from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, in 2001, and subsequently pursued a Master's degree in Criminology from the London School of Economics. Career. Sankaranarayanan started his career assisting senior advocate K. K. Venugopal (now Attorney-General for India). He assisted in drafting the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan. In April 2019, Sankaranarayanan was appointed as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court. His legal practice involves a significant amount of pro bono work and public interest litigation, addressing issues such as electoral independence, right to water, marital rape, man-animal conflict, clean air in India, and tree protection. Sankaranarayanan served as a special counsel for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in various cases, including those related to the 2G Scam. In 2014, Dr.Subramanian Swamy vs Director, CBI & Anr, Gopal successfully advocated before the Supreme Court for the invalidation of Section 6-A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, which provided discriminatory protection from prosecution to specific categories of public servants. In the Shreya Singhal case, Sankaranarayanan's legal arguments played a key role in the nullification of both Section 66-A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 118 of the Kerala Police Act. Sankaranarayanan is a co-founder and executive member of Care For Air, an independent volunteer organization, which he founded for raising awareness about clean air in the National Capital Region. In 2015, he filed a petition on behalf of three infants in the Supreme Court. This led to the urgent adoption of BS-VI compliance by the Government of India, bypassing the BS-V norms. In November 2021, Sankaranarayanan wrote an open letter to the judges of the Supreme Court, calling for a thorough hearing on the issue of air pollution. In September 2019, NLSIU students ended their protest after Sankaranarayanan served as an emissary to the Chief Justice of India, resolving issues regarding the non-appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor. He provided pro bono representation for Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case convict A. G. Perarivalan for 6 years, resulting in his release from the Supreme Court in May 2022. Some of the politicians he has represented in court include Suvendu Adhikari, Omar Abdullah and Mahua Moitra. He was part of various notable cases concerning Entry of women to Sabarimala, institutional reservations, and the validity of the Aadhaar scheme. He has served as the spokesperson of the Bar Council of India and as the Convenor of the All India Bar Examination. Sports reform in India. In January 2015, the Supreme Court directed the formation of a high-level committee led by former Chief Justice of India Rajendra Mal Lodha to bring reforms to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the regulatory body for Indian cricket. Sankaranarayanan was appointed as the secretary of the Lodha Committee, assisting in the preparation and drafting of the report. The committee's report led to significant changes in the BCCI, which were accepted by the Supreme Court. However, both Lodha and Sankaranarayanan later expressed reservations about the rollback of certain reforms. In 2018, Sankaranarayanan represented the Committee of Administrators of the Archery Association of India, defending the electoral process conducted by former Chief Election Commissioner, S. Y. Quraishi before the Supreme Court. In 2022, Sankaranarayanan represented Aslam Sher Khan, a former Olympian hockey player in the Delhi High Court, highlighting concerns about the mismanagement of Hockey India. This led to the formation of a three-member Committee of Administrators and the development of a new constitution for the association. Amicus curiae. He has been appointed as an Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) by the Supreme Court of India to assist the court in various cases. He was Amicus Curiae in the People's Union for Civil Liberties vs. Union of India case. In 2019, the Supreme Court appointed him as amicus curiae to assist in finalizing the Constitution of the All India Football Federation. In 2021, he assisted the Court in ensuring proper staffing and infrastructure for consumer dispute tribunals. As Amicus, he also assists in the hearings concerning regulation of media briefings by the police. He also fulfilled amicus roles, providing reports on various matters such as consumer disputes involving former Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, farmer distress in Tamil Nadu, and the allocation of public property to former Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh. In April 2022, Sankaranarayanan was appointed as an amicus to address the proliferation of illegal colonies in India and propose potential solutions. Publications. Sankaranarayanan has contributed to three official book publications of the Supreme Court of India, which includes "The Constitution at 67" (2017), "Courts of India: Past to Present" (2016), and "The Restatement of Contempt Law" (2011). He contributed as the editor of the coat pocket edition of the Constitution of India, which was published by the Eastern Book Company. It received positive reception, and its 15th edition was released in 2023. He also contributed to the anthology "India's Long Walk Home" (2020), addressing the environmental degradation and the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable sections, including migrant workers. His work was featured alongside noted authors such as Arundhati Roy, Ruskin Bond, Mridula Garg, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Ashok Vajpeyi and others. Controversies. Allegation on cricket selectors. In August 2016, Gopal Sankaranarayanan was involved in a controversy when, as the secretary of the Lodha Committee, he accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors of seeking sexual favours. This allegation came to light through an email report sent by BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke to BCCI president Anurag Thakur. However, BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke denied these accusations, stating that the Indian board had not received any such complaints. Later, the Justice RM Lodha panel refuted the accusations against BCCI selectors, clarifying that Gopal Sankaranarayanan hadn't made such allegations and there was no intention to portray selectors negatively. Contempt threat by Justice Arun Kumar Mishra. In December 2019, a heated exchange occurred between Supreme Court judge Arun Kumar Mishra and Gopal Sankaranarayanan during a Constitution Bench hearing on land acquisition cases. The disagreement arose as Sankaranarayanan argued for one of the parties, with Justice Mishra finding the arguments repetitive. Sankaranarayanan requested an opportunity to present his submissions, but Justice Mishra remained firm. The tension escalated, resulting in Justice Mishra threatening contempt and conviction if he continued speaking. In response, Sankaranarayanan left the courtroom. When CNN-News18 contacted him, Sankaranarayanan said, “I would not wish to argue in an atmosphere which would lower the dignity of the court. I would not wish to say anything more.” The incident raised concerns about the treatment of lawyers and the core principles of the justice system. The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) issued a resolution urging Justice Mishra to display more patience when dealing with lawyers. Two days later, senior lawyers of the Supreme Court entered Arun Mishra's courtroom to protest his behavior, prompting Justice Mishra to apologize for his conduct.

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PCB Hall of Fame

The PCB Hall of Fame is a hall of fame that honors cricketers in Pakistan, established and maintained by the Pakistan Cricket Board. History. In April 2021, the board created the Hall following a decision made at the 62nd Board of Governors meeting. The initial inductees, who were also members of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, included Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Zaheer Abbas. Selection criteria. Each year, an independent panel selects two inductees, with announcements made on October 16 to mark Pakistan's inaugural 1952 Test. A criterion for induction was that players must have retired from international cricket for at least five years.

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Jaydn Denly

Jaydn Kennick Denly (born 5 January 2006) is an English cricketer who plays for Kent County Cricket Club. He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm off-break bowler. He made his List A cricket debut for Kent on 11 August 2023, against Surrey. He is the nephew of Joe Denly. Early life. Denly attended school at The Canterbury Academy in Kent. He began playing for the Kent Second XI in 2022, at 16 years-of-age. Career. Denly joined the Kent first team squad in August 2023 as a 17 year-old. He made his debut in List-A cricket against Surrey on 11 August 2023, and took a wicket with his third ball, clean bowling Cameron Steel in a wicket maiden. He played in the same side as his uncle Joe Denly for the first time on 20 August 2023, against Essex, a match in which he took a wicket, a catch, enacted a run out, and scored 37 with the bat. They became the first uncle and nephew to appear in the same Kent side since Fuller Pilch and William Pilch in the nineteenth century. Personal life. The son of football manager Sam Denly, he is the nephew of former England cricketer Joe Denly.

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St Peter's F.C.

St Peter's F.C. was a football club from Glasgow, active in the mid-1880s. History. The club was formed in Kelvinhaugh, Glasgow in 1885, under the name Partick Hibernians, its first recorded game being a 1–0 defeat to Woodbank. In August 1885, the club changed its name to St Peter's (possibly named after St Peter's church in Partick), joined the Scottish Football Association, and entered the 1885–86 Scottish Cup. The club had the misfortune to be drawn at Queen's Park in the first round, and the tie was moved up a week so that it could be one of the entertainments at the Queen's Park athletic sports. Within ten minutes, Queen's Park was four goals to the good, by half-time the score was 8, and by the end 16, St Peter's only making Gillespie in the Queen's Park goal work once. The score remains the Spiders' record victory and, at the time, was the second-highest win in the Scottish Cup. The club survived its baptism of fire and even picked up a big win itself in October, 9–1 against Mearns Athletic. However the club lost both of its other competitive matches - 6–1 to Clyde in the first round of the 1886–87 Scottish Cup and 3–1 to Whitefield in the 1886–87 Govan Charity Cup, although a week after the defeat to Clyde, St Peter's scored a remarkable 5–0 victory over a scratch side from Hibernians. The game was however notable for taking place at Glengarry Park, the home of the Columba club started up by Brother Walfrid, and to raise funds for a charity run by him, proving to be a key influence in the foundation of Celtic. St Peter's did not renew its subscription for a third season of senior football and the last record of the club is of John Rae breaking his thigh bone during training in March 1887. By 1888 Copeland Park was no longer being used for football. Colours. The club wore light blue jerseys, dark blue "pants", and scarlet hose. Ground. St Peter's originally played at Eastvale Park, 10 minutes' walk from the Finnieston car stop, the club crossing the Clyde to Copeland Park in August 1886, replacing the Pilgrims as tenants of the Customs Cricket Club.

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2023–24 International League T20

2023-24 International League T20 will be the second season of the International League T20 (ILT20), a professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United Arab Emirates, organised by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). In February 2023, it was confirmed that the season will begin on January 19, 2024. Teams. The following teams and their owners were announced as taking part in the tournament 2024

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Cavernotettix

"Cavernotettix" is a genus of cave crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae, in South-Eastern Australia and Tasmania. There are five species in the genus "Cavernotettix". The genus was first described by New Zealand entomologist Aola Richards in 1966. "Cavernotettix" species are mostly found in cool dark damp spaces such as limestone caves, wombat burrows and walls of old sheds. They usually appear in cave entrances at twilight, and are sensitive to temperature changes and require a high degree of humidity to survive. Morphology. All species in the genus "Cavernotettix" have bodies covered by short setae. They have long and slender legs. Their antennae are very long and tapering which almost touch at their bases. The body length of "Cavernotettix craggiensis" is (males) and (females). It has a distinctive brown colour that extends across the body. The ventral valve of the ovipositor is armed with 8 small teeth gradually reducing in size. Fore and middle legs are sub-equal long, while hind legs are 1.9 times longer. Distribution. Most species in the genus "Cavernotettix" are found on mainland Australia, but two species are also found on islands in Bass Strait (between Tasmania and Australia). As cave crickets have no wings, Richards suggested that "Cavernotettix" was more likely to have reached Tasmania via a land bridge during Pleistocene rather than via strong winds. Conservation Status. "Cavernotettix craggiensis". According to "Threatened Species Protection Act 1995", Tasmania government has listed "Cavernotettix craggiensis" as a threatened species. Illegal collection, natural predation and climate change are threatening the population of "Cavernotettix craggiensis."

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Miriam O'Leary Collins

Miriam O'Leary Collins (July 2, 1861 – June 2, 1936) was an American stage actor associated with Boston Museum theatre. After marriage, she staged plays, several times for the benefit of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. She also worked as a elocution and dramatic action coach. Early life and education. Miriam O'Leary was born in Boston, Massachusetts, July 2, 1861. Her father, William Curran O'Leary, of London, England, was an artist and designer by profession. Her mother's maiden name was Miriam Keating, and at the time of her marriage she was on a visit to Boston from Halifax, her native place, Their daughter, Miriam, was their first child. Her siblings were William, Teresa and Agnes. Teresa Collins received her education in the public schools of Boston, and attended the Franklin grammar school, the Winthrop Grammar School and the Girls' High School. Her aim throughout her years of preparation was to fit herself as a teacher. Career. After her father's death, encouraged by her cousin, Joseph Haworth, and by other friends, she chose stage acting as her profession and began at once to pursue that goal. Her first success was as Rosalie in "Rosedale" by Lester Wallack during the playwright's engagement in the Boston Museum theatre. She spent one season in the company of Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett, after which she returned to the Boston Museum. In 1892, she was a member of the stock company of that theater. She appeared in many widely different roles, ranging from Snake in "Nicholas Nickleby", Topsy in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", and Sophia in "The Road to Ruin", to Jess in "Lady Jess". She appeared in "The Shaughraun" at the Boston Museum in January 1883. In 1895, O'Leary-Collins put on the play "Cricket on the Hearth" at Boston College hall for the benefit of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children; she was also a cast member. Later in the same year, with Prof. George W. Blish, she read she trial scene of Bardell vs. Pickwick at the All-Around-Dickens club. In February 1896, in aid of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children and under the patronage of the Ladies' Aide Society, O'Leary-Collins staged the play, "Rosedale". She appeared in "Dr Deborah" in 1898 at the Hollis Street Theater for the benefit of the same Home. By 1907, Collins had shifted her career to coaching elocution and dramatic action. She also directed "The Shaughraun" at Potter Hall in January 1908. Personal life. On January 25, 1892, she married David Aloysius Collins (1862-1907), a prominent physician of Boston. They had six children: David, Miriam, William, Lucius, Frederick, and Leon. Miriam O'Leary Collins died in Marblehead, Massachusetts, June 2, 1936, and was buried at Old Calvary Cemetery, West Roxbury.

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1945 Auckland Rugby League season

The 1945 Auckland Rugby League season was its 37th. Ōtāhuhu Rovers achieved several milestones in the 1945 season. They won the Rukutai Shield for the second time but the first as a stand-alone club with their win in 1942 season coming as a combined side with City Rovers due to senior teams being depleted by the war effort. They won it by earning the most competition points during the first round. Ōtāhuhu went on to win the minor championship for the first time when they finished 1 competition point ahead of the Richmond Rovers. In a somewhat confusing format the top 4 teams then played off for the major championship. Ōtāhuhu were defeated in the semi final by Ponsonby United, who then lost the final to Richmond. The league then declared that Ōtāhuhu as minor champions and Richmond as 'major' champions should play off to find the major champion for the season. Ōtāhuhu won 11–5 to become the official senior club champion for the 1945 season. At a meeting on September 26 several delegates “expressed the opinion that the minor and major competitions had been a muddle and more consideration should be given to them next season”. With chairman Watson saying a conference would be arranged for a “more definite policy after consultations with all senior clubs”. The Dickson medal for the most sportsmanlike player was awarded to Jim Fogarty of the Ōtāhuhu side, while V. Fredatovich won the same for the City 3rd grade team. Brian Nordgren set a record for the most number of points scored in a season in all games and was presented with a silver cup. At the same time Colin Riley (Ōtāhuhu) was presented with the Painter Trophy for the most successful goal kicker. In representative competition matches Auckland had two wins over South Auckland (Waikato), another over West Coast, and two against Wellington. Auckland Māori lost to Huntly District at Davies Park in Huntly, while they also went down to Auckland Pākehā at Carlaw Park. Auckland had a strong representation in the North Island side as always in their inter-island match with South Island with 11 players selected for the team which won 18–8. News. Annual Meeting. Annual report. Prior to the annual meeting the annual report of the Auckland Rugby League was released. The Auckland Star reported “after a 1944 season which is officially described as a trail of wet Saturdays, the Auckland Rugby League finished with a record revenue of £5295, an increase of £975 on the 1943 season. The thirty-fifth annual report, which will be presented at the annual meeting, states that following a deputation and conference with the Senior Officers’ Association, the Board of Control decided as a trial for the 1945 season that the senior competition be played on a minor and major scheme, which will allow more Saturdays for the playing of representative football. The report states that the working expenses show an increase of £477 over the previous year. The amount paid to clubs and for the benefit of players for the past two years, with the figures for 1943 in parentheses are; Grants to clubs, £772 (£474); insurance to players, £172 (£180); injured players, £236 (£256); total, £1180 (£910). Principal revenue items are:- Grandstand receipts, £679; gates, £3539; revenue from two minor representative games totalled £465, ground rents, £186; representative matches, £455. The total assets are £11,667 and liabilities £1542. Investments in war loans amount to £1690. The report mentions that the Junior Control Board conducted a full schedule of grade championships, but a difficulty was experiences in getting sufficient playing grounds. The trustees of the Injured Players’ Fund dealt with a large number of cases during the season. Since the inauguration of the fund over £2000 has been paid to disabled players. Annual General Meeting. The 35th Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, March 28 at 7.45pm in the League Rooms in the Chamber of Commerce Building, Courthouse Lane. The honorary secretary prior to the meeting was Ivan Culpan. At the annual meeting the president, Mr. J.F.W. Dickson said “there was a splendid response from the Auckland public, and the past season was one to be proud of”. He also paid tribute to the work of the former president, the late Mr. George Grey Campbell. Chairman of the Board of Control, Mr. J.W. Watson said “that there was a feeling of great satisfaction over a record past season. The teams had given the public the class of football that was needed, and great credit was due to the club members, players and officials. The Junior Control Board had functioned well, and for schoolboy football. The league owed a lot to the people who took an interest in the schoolboys. The standard of play had been good, and there was every reason to anticipate a successful coming season”. Watson then went on to discuss the shortage of playing grounds, commenting that “there had been short-sightedness on the part of the local authorities in providing sufficient playing grounds for sport. There was a great difficulty, and it was deplorable that in a city like Auckland that all kinds of sport should be in a bad position about grounds. The war had been partly responsible, as some of the playing areas had not been restored, and there was no indication that there would be any more grounds available in 1945, with the possible exception of Waikaraka Park in Onehunga. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. James Bell Donald; vice patron, Mr. J.F.W. Dickson; president, Ernest John Osborne (newly elected); senior club delegates to the board of control, Messrs. Jim Clark, William John Probert, M. Horan, David Wilkie; chairman of the board of control, Mr. J.W. Watson, E.J. (Ted) Phelan, Archibald Stormont; referees's delegate, Mr. William Mincham; auditors, Messrs. Garrard and Bennett; hon. solicitor, Mr. H.M. Rogerson. The following officers were elected at a meeting of the Board of Control, which followed: Deputy-chairman, Mr. Ted Phelan; hon. secretary, Mr. Ivan Culpan; time-keepers, Messrs. T. Hill and G. McCowatt; hon. treasurer, Press steward and delegate to the New Zealand Rugby League, Mr. Robert Doble. They also decided to open the season on April 14, with nominations closing on April 4. On May 16 at the league meeting it was announced that Mr. Edward (Ted) Knowling, who had been away from New Zealand with the Armed Forces was reappointed as the treasurer to the league. Senior competition. At the board of control meeting on April 4 it was decided to play the senior competition with the same ten teams which had competed in it the previous season. On April 11 chairman J.W. Watson said that there would be a new format with major and minor championships being competed for in the second round. After the first round the competition would be split into a top half and a bottom half. At the same meeting the president of the Referees’ Association protested against the present method of appointments of referees for senior matches and that qualified referees were in a better position to make the appointments”. In mid May the league decided that the Senior B competition should fall under the control of the Junior Control Board, though it took the casting vote of the chairman to pass. They did however decide that the players should receive senior insurance. At the May 23 board meeting, chairman Watson raised concern about the continued lack of form shown by the Newton and Pt Chevalier sides. He said “that the Newton team had not shown improvement. The Point Chevalier team was now in its second year, and it did not seem to have made a serious step forward”. Mr. William Mincham said that the Point Chevalier team was endeavouring to improve its position. It had put up some good performances against other teams and had not been annihilated”. The league decided to ask both clubs to send representatives to the next meeting. Following the meeting on May 30 which involved a discussion in committee, the chairman reported that “the officials of the clubs were working hard, and that there was every prospect of considerable improvement in the standard of play in the near future”. Goal kicking trophy. At the April 18 board meeting it was decided that the Lance Painter Cup for goal kicking should be awarded for the most points gained in the 14 matches for the minor championship. As in the previous season, Colin Riley of the Ōtāhuhu side would go on to win it in a closely fought battle with John Anderson neck and neck with him until the final round. Carlaw Park. At the annual meeting chairman, Mr. Watson said that “it was necessary to improve the condition of the terraces at Carlaw Park. It was their intention to do concrete work once building restrictions were lifted. And it was proposed as an urgent matter to rebuild the gate entrances in the form of a memorial to fallen soldiers and a number of past officials”. It was also proposed that the future home of the Auckland Rugby League management committee be at Carlaw Park with rooms to be constructed. On April 4 word was received that the district building controller had not approved of an application in connection with the proposed improvements to the main entrance gates. However they were prepared to approve of work to make the existing ticket boxes structurally safe and weatherproof. The prices for entry to weekly club matches were set at 1/ for ground admission, 6d for entry to the railway stand. Returned Servicemen with the New Zealand Shoulder Badges would be admitted to the ground for free. On May 18 it was reported that attendances were up 28 percent on the previous season. On June 20 the board thanked Mr. A. Stormont for the gift of Acmena trees to “beautify Carlaw Park”, while Mr. D. Stormont gifted £10 10/ for the same purpose. . In July it was reported at a weekly meeting that £524 had been given to the injured players’ fund from gate receipts. It was reported in the Auckland Star on September 28 that a glass bottle had been thrown at Carlaw Park on July 21 which struck a female spectator in the terraces. The police investigated at the time and found two empty bottles “close to where the defendant (William J. Gemmell) was standing”. It had occurred during the Auckland – Wellington match following Wellington's first try. It was prohibited to take liquor into the ground, though Mr. Teape said at the trial that the notices were disregarded. The Senior Magistrate, Mr. J.H. Luxford said he was “very surprised to hear that. If it is generally done I have not seen it any time I have been there”. Grounds. Waikaraka Park (Onehunga). In April the Onehunga Borough Council advised the league that the playing area at Waikaraka Park would not be available for use by the league this year. The park had been handed back to the council by the Army authorities after they had used it for war time activities and it was now being reconstructed by the Works Department. They were hopeful that part of the ground might be ready for use by 1946. There was a large amount of metal that “would be left to work through the soil”. Jellicoe Park (Manurewa). In early May the Manurewa Borough Council advised the Auckland Rugby League that Jellicoe Park would be available for rugby league matches on alternate Saturday's. Matches at Ellerslie, Mount Wellington, and Glen Eden. On May 16 the Ellerslie club requested that two senior matches be played in the area. One at Ellerslie and one at Mount Wellington. “It was pointed out that the Mount Wellington area was a growing district, which covered Mount Wellington, Penrose, and Panmure. The chairman, Mr. Watson said it was “a very good idea” and that they might as well play matches there as at Point Chevalier and Mount Albert. It was also indicated that rugby league might be “revived” in Mount Wellington in 1946. A senior match between City and Pt Chevalier was played at the Glen Eden Recreation Ground on August 18. At the July 25 meeting the Pt Chevalier club protested the decision to play their match at Glen Eden as they had been made to play at an outside ground on 6 of the 11 weeks of the competition. Mr. R. Doble said that “Walker Park was the club’s home ground”. Chairman, Mr. J.W. Watson said that it was the club's first year and did not feel that it had suffered any hardship”. Auckland clubs on tour. Late in the season permission was granted for Ōtāhuhu to travel to the West Coast, Richmond to New Plymouth on October 6, and Ponsonby to play an exhibition game in Cambridge on October 13. Social evening and dance. On Thursday, August 2 the Ladies’ Social Committee organised a dance at the Peter Pan Cabaret. The special guests were the West Coast rugby league team. Mrs. Rowe was the honorary secretary of the Ladies’ Social Committee. On August 8 Mrs. I Scott on behalf of the Ladies’ Committee presented a cheque for 100 guineas to the injured players fund. Then on October 4 they held the Auckland Rugby League Dance at the Peter Pan Cabaret with the South Island team being the quests for the evening. Visit of Balmain. In late June the Balmain club side from Sydney sent a proposal to the Auckland Rugby League to play a series of matches. It was decided to discuss it at the next board meeting on July 4. The Balmain side had won the championship the previous season and had five players in the New South Wales side which had recently played Queensland. After meeting, the Auckland Rugby League offered to arrange matches for Balmain on October 12, 20, and 22, with the possibility of a match on Wednesday, October 17. Plans later firmed to begin the tour on October 13. It was originally attended to try and fly the team to and from New Zealand but this was not possible due to a lack of space so they would travel by boat. The tour was abruptly cancelled however on August 1 when the Balmain club notified the ARL that they were unable to secure confirmed return transportation. Their secretary, Mr Harold Matthews wrote “we can get over all right, but because of lack of regular shipping facilities there is no guarantee we can get back”. Player news. Brian Nordgren. In December it was reported that Brian Nordgren had been signed by Wigan following a magnificent, record breaking season in Auckland rugby league. He was also a well known sprinter and co-holder of the New Zealand junior 100 yards record. Nordgren transferred from the Manukau Rovers rugby club towards the end of the 1944 season and joined the Ponsonby rugby league club for their last few games. He scored 267 points across all teams and was the first player in New Zealand to ever score 100 points from tries alone in a single season. After moving to England he played 294 games for Wigan from 1946 to 1955 scoring 312 tries and kicking 109 goals. After returning to New Zealand following his playing retirement he practices law in Auckland and Hamilton and also coached Ponsonby. Allan Wiles switches codes. In March rumours surfaced that Allan Wiles was going to switch from rugby union to rugby league. Wiles had been one of the best centre three-quarters in Auckland Rugby the previous season and played for New Zealand Services against New Zealand. Wiles had also represented the Auckland rugby side. He was rumoured to be going to play for Mount Albert United and the rumours turned out to be true. Wiles would go on to become Kiwi #312 in 1948. Wiles also played 5 first class cricket games for Auckland in the 1946/47 season while representing the Ponsonby-Balmoral club. Transfer wrangle with George Mitchell. On April 19 it was reported that a request had been made for George Mitchell to be allowed to play for Ponsonby, having previously been a member of the Richmond club. Ponsonby had appealed after Richmond had decided not to give permission for him to transfer. Mitchell said that he “had been in the Armed Forces for the last three years For two seasons he played rugby, but he did not play any football last season. He decided to have a spell, in view of getting a clearance to play for Ponsonby this season. As he had not played for 12 months he considered that he was entitled to ask for a clearance”. Mitchell, a Pacific Island born player had represented New Zealand in 1939, while his older brother Alf Mitchell also played for New Zealand in 1935. A week later it was announced that Mitchell would be allowed to play for Ponsonby after Richmond no longer objected. Opai Asher testimonial match. On September 8 a testimonial match was played for Opai (Albert) Asher who was the groundsman at Carlaw Park. He had been a well known New Zealand international playing 7 matches for them from 1910 to 1913. Prior to that Asher played rugby union for the All Blacks in 11 matches in 1903, scoring a remarkable 17 tries. After switching to rugby league Asher played 63 matches for City Rovers from 1909 to 1917 scoring 16 tries and kicking 22 goals. His representative rugby league career included 22 appearances for New Zealand Māori, 2 for Australasia in 1910, and 18 for Auckland. At the end of the 1945 season he was retiring and moving back to Tauranga to spend his retirement years with his family. The match was a Roope Rooster replay between Ōtāhuhu and City who had drawn 7-7 the previous week despite 20 minutes of extra time being played. It was reported after the match that £150 had been received and that more money was expected to come in. He was eventually presented with a cheque for £164 by Ted Phelan. Representative season. In April the Auckland representative selectors were appointed and were Jack Kirwan, J Clark, and Dougie McGregor. On the motion of Mr. Watson it was decided that admission to representative matches in 1945 the charge would be 1/6, plus 1/ to the grandstand. On July 26 Auckland beat Wellington 46 to 7 at Carlaw Park. While the result was extremely one sided the match drew 12,000 spectators and earned £744 in gate takings with the net being £709. This was divided equally among the two league's which would receive £354 each. Schoolboy tour and news. In August the Auckland Schoolboys toured the south with L Rout and Maurice Wetherill travelling with the side. Their first match was played against Canterbury in Greymouth and was won 14 to 3. They lost their next match to West Coast on August 26 by 14 points to 2. On September 19 at the ARL board meeting the lack of a grade between primary school and post high school was lacking for boys of that age. L. Rout from the Schoolboys grade management committee was part of a deputation to the board meeting and he said “school football in New Zealand is at sixes and sevens, and there is a need for uniformity about weights and ages”. He went on to point out that “when the boys left the schoolboy ranks and went to secondary school no provision was made for them. The Schoolboys’ Board asked the league to provide a grade to take care of those boys. The Junior Control Board, it was stated, was in agreement with the proposal. They wanted to cater for boys up to 16 years in the secondary schools, with a weight limit of 8st 9lb. The Junior Control Board could then carry on. At present there was a big gap and it should be filled. Maurice Wetherill said that at present there was a gap between schoolboy football and the seventh grade”. The chairman, Mr. J. W. Watson suggested that further discussion on the matter. It was decided a week later that the School Control Board be given permission to organise a secondary schools’ competition for 1946 with the maximum age to be 16 on May 1, and the maximum weight 8st 9lb. At an Arl meeting on October 16 Mr. E.J. Osborne said that “it was necessary to get the game into the schools to make a real success of the code in the Dominion”. Maurice Wetherill said that they had “450 schoolboys playing the code. The aim now was to get the game going in the secondary schools, and to start a competition with a weight limit of about 8st 9lb”. Mr. I Stonex said that in the past season they had 55 teams in the schoolboy competition. Obituaries. Phillip George Thomas Donovan. On March 10, 1945, Phillip (Phil) Donovan was accidentally killed in Italy aged 28. He went to school at St. John's Convent and Parnell School where he had lived with his parents who predeceased him. He played juniors for Marist and then for Marist Old Boys seniors from 1937 to 1941 as a five eighth along with his brother Jack who had retired and become a senior referee. The Auckland Star wrote “he was a powerful attacking back and perhaps best known by his fine sportsmanship”. His other brothers, Alan and Eugene were current players for City. Phil joined the Army in 1941 and left New Zealand in May, 1943. While in the Middle East he “played good football in games between the divisional teams”. He left behind a wife (Nora) who lived in Onehunga. He was buried at Ancona War Cemetery in Italy. Ivan Douglas Urukaraka Gregory. On December 3 at 8.50pm, Ivan Douglas Urukaraka Gregory died in an accident at Rotorua. He was a well known Māori rugby league player who had joined Manukau in late 1940, playing with them until 1942 scoring 8 tries. He then joined Newton Rangers in 1943 and scored 48 points including 8 tries. He played 1 match for Auckland Māori in 1941 against Auckland Pākehā scoring 3 tries, and again for the same side in 1943. He also represented Auckland at centre in their match with South Auckland (Waikato) on September 18, 1943 at Davies Park in Huntly. Gregory had also played for South Auckland against Auckland and represented Rotorua as well. He died “as the result of injuries received when he fell into a hot pool” near Tarewa Road on the morning of December 3. It was “understood that he was cooking his breakfast over a pool in the morning when the ground on which he was standing suddenly caved in. He was precipitated into the pool and suffered severe scalding from the chest downwards. He managed to scramble out of the pool and, despite his injuries reached his home some 25 yards distant. Awakening his wife he told her of the accident and aid was summoned. He was rushed to Rotorua public hospital in a critical condition but failed to respond to treatment during the day. Gregory was aged 25 and was survived by his wife and a young child. He was a nephew of Steve Watene. Fox Memorial Shield (senior grade championship). Fox Memorial results. Round 1. Prior to the matches at Carlaw Park 2 minutes silence was observed to mark the passing of United States President, Franklin D. Roosevelt. The season was opened with Auckland Rugby League president E.J. Osborne kicking off. The Marist side featured former New Zealand international, and prodigious goal kicker, John Anderson who had transferred back to the club after a season with Point Chevalier. He scored a try and kicked 4 goals in their win over City. For Mt Albert there were three rugby transfers making their debut, including future Kiwi, Allan Wiles. The Ōtāhuhu side featured 4 brothers in the forward pack. They were Joffre Johnson who would become a Kiwi in 1947, Ivan, Mick, and Norm. Norm had previously represented Auckland and weighed 14 stone. While the North Shore match with Manukau saw the debut of Jack Russell-Green who was said to have played gamely at halfback against the huge Manukau forward pack. In 1949 he was selected for the New Zealand side and became Kiwi #321. The others were Ray Neary and Des Pike. Richmond had Des Ryan on debut in their game against Pt Chevalier. Ryan had switched from rugby union where he had represented Auckland three years earlier. In the same match Pt Chevalier had promoted Doug Anderson from their 4th grade side. He was said to have shown promise and would go on to represent New Zealand from 1947 to 1954. Following the matches it was reported that the gate takings for the opening round were the highest for years. Round 2. Wifred Brimble debuted for Ponsonby after having returned from the war. He had previously played for Newton from 1935 to 1939, and represented Auckland in 1939 and New Zealand in 6 matches in 1938. It was reported following the second round that the gate takings had thus far been more than double the amount from the corresponding period in 1944. Chairman Watson said that “it was an augury of a successful season and showed the great interest being taken in sport”. Arthur Desmond (Des) Pike scored a try for Mt Albert. He had switched codes and had represented Auckland rugby previously, as well as being an Auckland junior cricket representative. He was heavily involved in the war effort, making specialist equipment for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and midway through the year began playing rugby union once more for Army sides. He later represented Wellington at rugby union. Round 3. The match between Richmond and Newton on Carlaw Park 2 saw Richmond win by an Auckland senior club record score of 70 points to 0. The score at halftime was 34–0. H Hobman was on debut as a senior grade referee in the same match. The main match saw the two best goal kickers in Auckland going head to head with John Anderson representing Marist, while Colin Riley was kicking for Ōtāhuhu. They each kicked 3 goals, though Riley was to go on to kick the most in the season, a feat he achieved the year prior also. In the match between Manukau and Mt Albert Tommy Chase was forced into the fullback role for Manukau in the absence of Ralph Martin who had transferred to Ōtāhuhu. Chase had first “come into prominence as a rugby union player in the Whanganui district when, at 17 years of age he was a member of the New Zealand Māori team which visited Australia in 1935”. He moved to Auckland and joined the Manukau club along with his brother Rangi Chase. George Mitchell had joined Ponsonby and scored for them in their loss to City. He had come to Auckland from Feilding Old Boys rugby side in 1937 along with his brother Alf Mitchell and joined the Richmond club. In 1939 he was selected for New Zealand to tour England. Both brothers were born in the Pacific Islands to a Samoan mother and English father and were two of the first ever Pacific Island representatives in the New Zealand rugby league side. Round 4. Ponsonby had suffered a large number of injuries early in the season and had a weakened side in their loss to Ōtāhuhu. It included Don Mullett, who was also a well known champion heavy weight boxer. Dick Hull, their captain was also out injured with a bad leg injury. Arthur Kay had broken ribs in their final practice match and had not played thus far but hoped to back a week later. While Wilfred Brimble was also thought to be a spectator as well. The Auckland Star wrote a piece on match day about the various hookers in the competition. Kenneth Finlayson was back playing for Marist after having played for them several seasons earlier (1937–41) before a move to Ōtāhuhu (1942–43) and then to Manukau (1944). He was the son of Charles Finlayson who had played cricket for New Zealand and also rugby league for New Zealand in 1913. The merry-go-round continued with Owen Hughes starting his career with City now playing for Ponsonby after having played for Ōtāhuhu in between, Raymond Lohenet moving from Ponsonby to City. It was also rumoured that the veteran Bert Leatherbarrow, who had represented City in 1944, would turn out for them later in the year, after stints with North Shore (1931–34) and Mt Albert (1937-43). Ron Neary scored his first try for Mt Albert. He had switched from rugby union at the start of the season from the Marist club and had previously played centre for the Auckland representative team. Round 5. Ron McGregor made his first appearance of the season for Richmond after having been injured. Round 6. Round 6 was originally scheduled for May 19 but due to very wet weather the grounds were “sodden” with “large pools of water on the No. 2 ground at Carlaw Park, and the decision was made to postpone the round early on Saturday morning. It was then played on the following weekend. Round 7. In the match between Richmond and Ponsonby Travers Hardwick and James Morrell both left the field injured for Ponsonby. They were replaced by former New Zealand internationals George Tittleton and Arthur Kay. Round 8. Des Ryan, an ex-Auckland rugby union representative played a good game for Richmond in their win over Manukau. John Anderson had a very rare off day with the boot for Marist. He missed all 7 shots for goal in a 2-point loss to Mt Albert. With Ōtāhuhu's heavy defeat of North Shore at Ellerslie Reserve they passed the 1,000 points scored mark for first grade rugby league matches in the championship. They had first played in the grade in 1914 but struggled during the war years to field competitive teams and it wasn't until the 1943 season that they became properly established again in the top grade. Round 9. Both Ron McGregor and Bernard Lowther were absent for Richmond however they still managed to defeat Marist 13 to 5. Following City's 7-7 draw they became the first club in senior rugby league in Auckland to pass 6,000 points scored in first grade championship matches. Round 10. W Topia scored for Manukau in their 21–13 loss to Ōtāhuhu. He had recently moved to Auckland from the Hokianga District. Round 11. Round 11 saw Puti Tipene (Steve) Watene turning out for City. He had debuted in 1929 for City and also spent time playing for Manukau, and Newton before returning to City for the 1945 season playing over 170 club matches in total and 38 representative matches. The match between Richmond and Pt Chevalier was played in Mount Wellington in inner east Auckland as an exhibition match. Richmond won 15 points to 7, though like several of the matches played on suburban grounds no individual scoring was reported in the Monday newspapers. R Merrick debuted as a senior grade referee in the game between Newton and North Shore at Carlaw Park. Round 12. The match between Newton and Marist was played at Fowlds Park in Morningside in a “sea of mud”. Newton who had been having a terrible season caused an upset by winning 5–4. Leo Davis made his first appearance for Richmond in the season against Ōtāhuhu. He was an Auckland representative from 1941 to 1943. Royce Speedy was missing for Ōtāhuhu through injury while L Williams for Richmond had to leave the field due to an injury and was replaced by Rennie. Frank Furnell was reported to have played his best game for Richmond since his return from service in the Middle East where he was serving in the war. In the same match referee Stuart Billman became the first ever referee in Auckland to officiate 150 senior rugby league games. Round 13. Round 13 saw ‘Chairman’s Round’, an initiative started in 1944. The chairman (Mr. J.W. Watson) was given the task of choosing a head to head match up to be the main game at Carlaw Park with Richmond and Manukau selected. Mr. Joseph Patrick Moodabe, who was a well known sportsman had donated a ”handsome trophy for the winning side”. An unprecedented situation unfolded following the match. An inquiry was held post match due to an injury received by former New Zealand international, Jack Satherley who was playing for Richmond. A scrum had been set and he saw seen to “reel and fall” and stayed down “on the ground for some time receiving attention”. At the inquiry referee Jack Hawkes and some players gave evidence. After their Wednesday board meeting the Auckland Rugby League suspended Joseph Zimmerman of Manukau for the remainder of the season. Given the referee had not witnessed the incident and no action was taken on the field against him it must have only been through the statements of players that he was found guilty of misconduct which had never happened before in the code in Auckland. At Ōtāhuhu the local team played North Shore and won 18–7. They were missing some of their regular players but fielded D Smith at fullback. In somewhat of an unusual cross over he was the Auckland B grade table tennis champion. In the same match Ivor Stirling, the former New Zealand international made his first appearance of the season at halfback for North Shore. Round 14. The final round of the competition had Richmond sitting on 22 competition points and Ōtāhuhu on 21 points. A win to Richmond would have seen them declared ‘minor championship’ champions however they lost to Mt Albert 12-7 while Ōtāhuhu beat Marist 10–0 to claim the title. The curtain raiser badly cut up the field for the main match. Ahead of the matches Marist's John Anderson, and Ōtāhuhu's Colin Riley were equal with 43 goals each for the season. Anderson did not kick any goals in their 10–0 loss, while Riley kicked 2 goals in Ōtāhuhu's win thereby giving him the Lance Painter Trophy for goal kicking for the second consecutive season. Major Championship. Following the completion of the minor championship rounds Auckland Rugby League played major championship semi finals. This was the first ever time they had done such a thing in the history of the competition and it had an element of being made up as the season went along. Ōtāhuhu were knocked out in the semi finals, and then belatedly later in the season the ARL decided that they, as minor champions would play the winner of the major championship to decide the ARL champion for the season and winner of the Fox Memorial Shield. Semi finals. Brian Nordgren continued his record breaking point scoring season with 16 points in Ponsonby's 28–18 win over Ōtāhuhu with 2 tries, 3 conversions and 2 penalties. Veteran player, and former New Zealand international George Tittleton played at scrum half for Ponsonby, with Arthur Kay, another former New Zealand representative and long serving Ponsonby player taking the field at first five eighth. He was in his 13th season for them and to this point was their second highest ever scorer with approximately 531 points points, behind only Frank Delgrosso with 767. Major Championship Final. This match was played to find the overall 1945 senior club champion and winner of the Fox Memorial Shield. Ōtāhuhu had won the regular season competition while Richmond had won the ‘major championship’ playoffs. Auckland Rugby League then decided that these two teams should meet to find the best side. Roope Rooster. The game between City and Ōtāhuhu was tied at 7–7 at full time. An unprecedented 4 periods of extra time were played of 5 minutes each but no winner was found. It was the only time that many minutes had been played with no victor. In the past 10 minutes extra had been played with no winner. It meant that the two teams had to play a replay the following weekend. Another of the matches also went to extra time with North Shore and Pt Chevalier tied 15–15 at the conclusion. Horace Hunt kicked a penalty for North Shore to take the match for the Devonport side. Round 1. Roope Rooster Round 1 Replay (Opai Asher Testimonial). The round 1 replay also doubled as the main match in a testimonial day to Opai (Albert) Asher who had played rugby union and rugby league for New Zealand, as well as New Zealand Māori rugby league, Auckland, and represented the City Rovers from 1909 to 1907 in 63 matches. He later became the custodian of Carlaw Park but was retiring to return to his home area of Tauranga. He paraded in red and black (City's colours) and kicked off. There were also two curtain-raisers played between City and Glenora 3rd grade sides (won 13-6 by City), and the City and Pt Chevalier 4th grade teams (won 19-4 by Pt Chevalier). The main match saw City win 13–10. Ōtāhuhu lost Pattilo and Ralph Martin in the first half, meaning Seymour had to play fullback and D Harris, a forward, moved to the wing. Norm Johnson, another forward shifted to five eighth. Roope Rooster Round 2. With his 7 points in Ponsonby's 19–13 loss to Mt Albert, Brian Nordgren passed Jack Hemi's point scoring record of 218 points which he achieved in 1941 through 206 points for Manukau, and 12 for Auckland. Nordgren moved to 227 points. Flags flew at half mast at Carlaw Park due to the death of Mr. G.J. Chapman, who was a life member of the Ellerslie club, and Lou Hemi who died in Wellington. In Richmond's match with Marist, 36 year old former international George Tittleton was concussed with a possible fractured jaw and was taken to Auckland Hospital. Roope Rooster Semi-Finals. North Shore were said to have fielded their best team of the season after being reinforced by Verdun Scott who had returned from the war. He had been selected for New Zealand for the aborted tour of England and France in 1939. In 1946 he would become the first and only player to also play test cricket for New Zealand when he debuted against Australia on March 29, 1946. Joining him in the side were other former New Zealand players Jack Smith, and Ivor Stirling. Smith converted 2 of their 3 tries and also kicked 2 penalties in their 17–12 win. Roope Rooster final. Jack Smith kicked 5 goals in North Shore's 22–12 win. Roy Clark also scored 2 tries for the winners in a match described by chairman J.W. Watson as being “the best game seen at Carlaw Park for a long time”. Stormont Shield final. North Shore claimed the champion of champions title for 1945 when they beat Ōtāhuhu in the Stormont Shield final. C.S Peterson, the representative forward turned out for North Shore after returning from the war effort. North Shore led at halftime 15-5 after playing with a strong wind, however Ōtāhuhu came back strongly with two tries including one to Jim Fogarty on fulltime. Unfortunately for the south Auckland team Colin Riley's conversion attempt which caused the crowd to gather near the posts missed. During the second half Joffre Johnson was sent off for Ōtāhuhu at a stage when they were getting on top. After winning the match each member of the North Shore side was presented with a medal by the family of William (Bill) Stormont whom the trophy was in honour of. Phelan Shield Semi Finals. Referee A Stevenson officiated in his debut first grade match in the Pt Chevalier game against Ponsonby. Top try scorers and point scorers. The scoring includes Fox Memorial matches including the playoff type matches, the Roope Rooster and Phelan Shield competitions and also the Stormont Shield final. It does not include the exhibition matches that Ōtāhuhu played in the West Coast or the match between Ponsonby and Mt Albert at Cambridge on October 13. Other notable senior level matches. Jimmy Chalmers Benefit Match. On June 4 a benefit match was arranged for former Marist player James (Jimmy) Chalmers. He had played for their senior side from 1935 to 1940 before enlisting in the armed forces. He was seriously wounded in the Middle East and had his leg amputated at the hip. The match was played between a Town side made up of players from the Marist and City clubs and a Country side made up of players from Ōtāhuhu and Manukau. Robert Grotte made his first appearance for the year in the Town side. Inter-Port Challenge Cup. On September 26 the Auckland Watersiders played in an Inter-Port Challenge Cup match against the Wellington Watersiders at Carlaw Park. The Auckland side were the current holders and they retained the Cup with a 14-6 win which included the clinching try late in the match to representative player John Anderson. A curtain-raiser was played between another Auckland Waterside team and Glenora. Ōtāhuhu tour of the West Coast. The Ōtāhuhu senior side travelled as a party of 23 to the West Coast to play 2 matches against very strong opponents. Otahuhu was coached by Con Hall who was formerly of Greymouth. They were at full strength except that Ralph Martin replaced the injured Royce Speedy at full back. Ōtāhuhu arrived on Thursday, September 27 and departed on October 2. They were officially welcomed at the Trotting Pavilion on the evening of the 27th and an official dinner was held on the 30th following their second match. A welcome dance was held for them on the Saturday night also, at the Miners' Hall. They lost both of them to Blackball, the local champions, and then Runanga. After the match with Blackball their opponents travelled to Auckland as the majority of them were in the South Island side to play the North Island. Following their second match, against Runanga, the team was hosted by the West Coast Rugby League at the Club Hotel for a dinner. Blackball v Ōtāhuhu. The Blackball side featured future New Zealand internationals Bill Mountford, Bob Aynsley, Charlie McBride, Ray Nuttall, Ken Mountford, and Ces Mountford who signed with Wigan two months later. Ponsonby v Mount Albert (exhibition match in Cambridge). On October 13 the Ponsonby and Mt Albert senior sides played an exhibition match at Victoria Square in Cambridge, Waikato. It was the first rugby league game played in Cambridge for 22 years. A crowd of 800 paid for admission to witness the match which was won by Ponsonby 40 to 28. Frank Delgrosso coached the Ponsonby side as he had done during the season and his son, Francis (also known as Frank) possibly made his debut for Ponsonby. "K Hardrave" was listed as coaching the Mt Albert side which was possibly Roy Hardgrave as there were several spelling errors in the article. Brian Nordgren scored a try and kicked 7 conversion and a penalty, while for Mt Albert, Basil Cranch converted 5 of their 6 tries. A local league committee had organised the match along with the two Auckland clubs and the Frankton club. Following the match the teams were entertained at the Oddfellows' Hall in Cambridge. The following day on Sunday the Auckland sides were taken to visit the Karapiro Hydro Works and then traveled to the Frankton Club. The match raised money for the "Kiwi" Flats fund and gathered £40-£50. Lower grades. Senior B. Newton, North Shore, City, Pt Chevalier, Mt Albert, Marist, Manukau, North Shore, Ellerslie, Papakura, and Otahuhu. 3rd Grade. Won by City Rovers. Other competing teams included Ellerslie, Richmond, Ponsonby, and Marist. 4th Grade. Won by Mount Albert United. 5th Grade. Won by Point Chevalier. Other competing teams included Ellerslie and Ōtāhuhu. 6th Grade. Won by Green Lane. 7th Grade. Won by Marist Old Boys. Other competing teams included Ellerslie, Marist, and Newton. Schoolboys. Seniors. Ellerslie, Green Lane, Richmond, Mount Albert, and Newton Intermediate. Ellerslie, Point Chevalier, and Richmond Juniors. Ellerslie, Ōtāhuhu, Glenora, and Richmond Seven-a-side competition. Mount Albert, Manukau, City, Ponsonby, Richmond A, Richmond B, Newton, Point Chevalier, Marist, and Ōtāhuhu. Representative season. Representative matches. Auckland v South Auckland (Waikato). Auckland won comfortably with an extraordinary performance by winger Brian Nordgren who scored 5 tries and kicked 5 goals for 25 individual points. Bernard Lowther played on the other wing and kicked 3 conversions before retiring injured and being replaced by Roy Nurse. The South Auckland side was missing L. Allen through injury and then O. Brookes, their star back was forced off through injury. Future New Zealand representative Albert Hambleton played at prop for South Auckland. N Dowling, who had played for Richmond in 1944 also turned out for the visiting side. In a curtain raiser the South Auckland 4th grade representative side beat Auckland 6 to 3. Huntly District v Auckland Māori. Ernie Asher selected the Auckland Māori team. At the conclusion of the game at a social function life membership was conferred to Brownie Paki. Auckland Māori v Auckland Pākehā. A feature of the match was the goal kicking on each side. For the Māori team Silva kicked 5 goals, while Brian Nordgren did likewise for the Pākehā team. Nordgren also scored a try from halfway after Allan Wiles had made a “brilliant burst down the middle of the field” to create an overlap for his winger. The Māori team found themselves down by 15 points in the second half before a strong comeback made the game close following a try to Pita Ririnui with 10 minutes to go. Then with 5 minutes left Joe Murray came close to levelling the scores but the Pākehā defence hung on for the win. Auckland v Wellington. Auckland won comfortably and would have won by more but only 3 of their 12 tries were converted. There was a good deal of interest in the appearance of Jack Hemi, the great player who had represented New Zealand in 10 matches, New Zealand Māori (2), Auckland (2), Auckland Māori (12), and Manukau (103). His younger brother Lou played at full back for Wellington. They both lived in the Wairarapa but travelled to Wellington in the weekends to play for Randwick. As it stood they could do little to stem the flow of Auckland tries. There was surprise before the match when it was found out that Pita Ririnui had been dropped from the Auckland side after failing to attend training. He was replaced in the starting side by Abbie Graham. Les Clement and A Rogers had been unavailable due to injury. The Wellington side fielded Harvey Kreyl at lock, he would go on to represent New Zealand 7 years later in 1952. Auckland v West Coast (South Island). The West Coast team was the first to play in Auckland since 1933. Auckland won a very hard-fought match in front of a large crowd of 13,000. During the second half Brian Nordgren and Jack Forrest were injured in a tackle. Despite protests St Johns said that neither player could carry on after both received head cuts. This meant both sides had to play on with 12 players. For Auckland Travers Hardwick moved from the forwards to play in the wing, while Ken Mountford did the same for the West Coast. After the match Nordgren and Forrest both went to Auckland Hospital to be treated. Earlier in the match B Lowther was injured and was replaced by Roy Nurse at halftime. During the following week the “local” (Auckland) replacement rule was clarified as typically players could not be replaced at halftime unless they were in the hands of St Johns or a doctor at the conclusion of the first half, which in this case Lowther was. This differed from the English rules where replacements at halftime were not allowed. The referee also needed to be notified that a replacement was happening which he was. However the opposing captain, Ces Mountford was not told as “everything was done in a rush”. It was also stated during the week that the gate receipts of £435 were a record since the outbreak of the war in 1939, and were a record for such a fixture. Wellington v Auckland. Brian Nordgren had scored 9 tries in 3 games for Auckland already in the season and followed up with a remarkable 5 more in Auckland's easy win over Wellington. With the 7 conversions he kicked his personal tally was an extraordinary 29 points. His last try came in the second half when he “pounded past the Wellington defence for 75 yards for an unconverted try which brought the crowd to its feet”. Allan Wiles and Roy Nurse were originally chosen amongst the travelling reserves for Auckland but were unavailable and their places were taken by Jack Zane-Zaninovich (Mt Albert), and G Prenter (Richmond). The match saw 2,239 tickets sold at the gate with gross takings of £143 with the Auckland share being £49. It was pointed out by Auckland treasurer that when the Wellington team played in Auckland the share for Wellington was £354. South Auckland (Waikato) v Auckland. Brian Nordgren was once again in scoring form, crossing for 3 tries and kicking 3 conversions and a penalty in Auckland's 26–13 win. In a surprise selection Jack Smith was selected in the reserves for Auckland over Warwick Clarke at fullback. He had only recently returned from the war and had only played 2 games. Allan Wiles collided with another player in the second half and went off to get stitches. Reserve Rex Cunningham played at five eighth and scored a try for Auckland. As replacements were not allowed during the second half it is possible that he started the match in the halves ahead of the originally named Roy Nurse. North Island v South Island (inter-island match). The South Island team featured 2 Wellington players (F Moses and H Mallinder) for the first time in its history, rendering it a South Island team in name only. G Moyes, chosen at lock from Waikato was unavailable as he was feeling unwell so his place was taken by Fred James of the City side and he played well scoring 2 tries. Veteran Arthur Kay played for the North Island in the centre position. He was in his 13th season of senior rugby league having debuted for Ponsonby in 1933. The crowd was estimated at between 15 and 20,000 which was the largest seen at the ground for many years. Games played and scoring. Auckland Māori. There were patchy newspaper reports of the team named to play Huntly District and not all players were mentioned in reports so the list is incomplete. North Island. Of the thirteen players selected for the North Island, 11 of them were from Auckland. Annual General Meetings and Club News. Auckland Junior Management Committee. The Junior Control Board held their first meeting at the ARL League Rooms on Tuesday, March 15 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was W. F. Clarke. Their annual meeting was held on Tuesday, April 10 at 8pm in the League Rooms, Chamber of Commerce Building, Courthouse Lane. Their assistant secretary was Ivan Stonex. At their annual meeting the following members were elected:- Messrs. G. Bathchelor, W. Dormer, A. Strong, S.M. McClure, W. W. Berger, C. Howe, E. Renner, L. Healy, and Ivan Stonex. Stonex had been elected chairman and would also represent them on the board of control. Auckland Schoolboy Control Board. Maurice Wetherill was appointed chairman of the School Control Board. Permission was given to the School Boy Control Board for an intermediate team to travel to Christchurch and the West Coast in August. On October 27 Auckland Rugby League held their Schoolboy Gala. Prizes were presented by chairman Watson, and went to: Goal Kicking; Senior – Keenan (Green Lane), Intermediate – Carter (Newton), Junior – Herewini (Point Chevalier), 50 Yards; (seven-a-side midgets) - Marsden 1, Nesbitt 2; 75 Yards (seven-a-side) Osborne (Richmond) 1, Moore (Richmond) 2, 75 yards (junior): Gavin (Green Lane) 1, Gissing (Ellerslie) 2, 100 yards (intermediate): Christian (Otahuhu) 1, Hayson (Newton) 2. 100 yards (senior): Menzies (Ellerslie) 1, Keenan (Green Lane) 2. Tug-of-war (seven-a-side_: City 1, Junior representative football: East 3 West 0, Relay Race (senior): Point Chevalier 1, Marist 2. Relay race (intermediate) Otahuhu 1, Pt Chevalier 2. Relay Race (junior) Otahuhu 1, Green Lane 2. Senior football: Representatives 5 Rest 2. Grand March for Court Cup: Mt Albert 1. Auckland Referees Association. The Referees Association held their annual general meeting on March 7, at the Auckland Rugby League board rooms at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was Thomas E. Skinner. On April 4 they advised that the following officials had been elected – President, Mr. Les E. Bull; vice president, Mr. J.G. McGowatt; secretary, Mr. T.E. Skinner; treasurer, Mr. Roy Otto; delegate to Auckland Rugby League, Mr. Ted Mincham; delegate to Junior Control Board, Mr. J. Short; delegate to School Control Board, Mr. J. Cottingham; delegate to New Zealand Referees’ Association, Mr. Les E. Bull; auditor, Mr. Percy Rogers; critic Mr. A. Saunders; executive committee, Messrs M. Renton; examination committee, Messrs. Stuart Billman, Roy Otto, Ted Mincham, J. Cottingham, Jack Hawkes. Avondale League Football Club. Avondale League Football Club held their annual meeting on Thursday, March 22 in the club's rooms at Avondale Town Hall at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was W.W. Green. City Rovers Rugby League Football Club. City Rovers Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting in the Auckland Rugby League Rooms at 7.30pm on Monday, March 5. Their honorary secretary was Ted Girven. The advertised for 3rd grade players to attend a practice at Victoria Park Grandstand on Saturday, March 17 at 2pm. It was reported in March that Hawea Mataira would be unavailable for City this season as he was “in camp and will probably be going overseas shortly with an Expeditionary Force draft”. On April 4 the City club applied for life membership of Ernie Asher who had “been prominent in the code for many years”. A decision on the application was held over to the following weekend. City advertised for a practise game against another senior side for Carlaw Park on Saturday, April 7 at 2pm. Ellerslie United Rugby League Club. Ellerslie United Rugby League Club held their annual meeting at the Parish Hall in Ellerslie on March 15 at 7.30pm. Their honorary secretary was G. Whaley. Ellerslie advertised training at Ellerslie Reserve on Saturday, April 7 at 2pm and noted that they had vacancies in all grades. Glenora Rugby League Football Club. Glenora Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at Glen Eden Town Hall Library on Tuesday, March 13 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was Alec Dracevich. On June 20 the Glenora club requested that a senior match be played at Glen Eden with a decision by the board being deferred. It was decided to play the City match against Pt Chevalier at the Glen Eden Recreation Ground on August 18. Green Lane Rugby League Football Club. Green Lane Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 28 at 8pm in the Green Lane Fire Station Hall in Green Lane. Their secretary was D. Paviour-Smith. Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club. Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club had their annual meetin on March 6 at the Auckland Rugby League Rooms at 7.45pm. Their honorary secretary was Jack Kirwan. In mid May Marist was granted the use of Carlaw Park on Monday, June 4 for a Town v Country benefit match for Jimmy Chalmers, a member of their club who had returned from war service severely injured. He had a leg amputated at the hip as a result of his injuries. The Town team would be represented by Marist and City, while the Country team would be made up from the Manukau and Ōtāhuhu sides with Jack Kirwan writing to confirm arrangements on May 30. In July Marist were given permission to invite a Wellington team to visit Auckland to play the Marist seventh grade team on July 21. Manukau Rugby League Football Club. Manukau Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting was held in the Band Room, Queen Street, Onehunga, on Tuesday, February 27 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was H. de Wolfe. On March 17 members of the Manukau club published an In Memoriam notice in the newspapers to remember W.H. Inglis who had been killed in the war on that day in 1944. Manukau advertised a practice for all grades, asking they attend Galway St, Onehunga at 2pm on March 17. Manukau advertised a training for all players at Carlaw Park on Friday, March 30 at 10am. Ralph Martin applied for a transfer from Manukau to Otahuhu but the Manukau club refused. At the following meeting it was decided to refuse the transfer on the ground that he was registered with the Manukau club and would need to stand down for a year. It was intimated that he would therefore switch codes to play rugby union. Mount Albert League Football Club. Mount Albert League Football Club scheduled their annual picnic for Tui Glen in Henderson on January 21 but due to “unfavourable weather conditions” postponed it until February 4. Their annual meeting was held on Thursday, March 1 at their headquarters at Fowlds Park in Morningside. Their honorary secretary was F.W. Clement. Mt. Albert advertised a training at Carlaw Park for March 3, with Juniors at 2pm and Seniors at 3pm. Their honorary secretary following their annual meeting was Theo Gabriel. They held another preseason practice at Carlaw Park on March 10 for all grades. They advertised a special meeting of players and coaches at Fowlds Park Pavilion on Monday 28 at 8.15pm. On September 19 the club held their annual dance at the Peter Pan Cabaret. They also held an Art Union competition with winners announced in the New Zealand Herald on October 17. They held their prize giving at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, October 30. Newton Rangers Rugby League Club. Newton Rangers Rugby League Club held their 35th annual meeting was held at the ARL League Rooms on Courthouse Lane on Monday, March 12 at 8pm. Their acting secretary was W. Preston. They advertised for all players intending to play to attend a training at 2pm on Saturday, March 17 at 2pm. Their honorary secretary was W.G. Simms. Following their “enthusiastic” annual meeting it was reported that the club was undergoing a “reorganisation”. It was said that “this old established club promises this season to play a prominent part in league activities, and good support is assured from the 50 members who attended the meeting. The following officers were elected:- Committee, J. Rowntree (chairman), F. Hayson, K. Childs, J. R. Green, G. Woolley, J. Davison, W. Condon, E. Cowley, S. Davison; treasurer Mr. W. Preston; secretary, Mr. W. G. Simms”. They advertised for another practice day for all grades on Friday, March 30 at 10am. On April 7 the Newton club advertised for a meeting of all its sixth grade players at Carlaw Park, Monday 7pm and that coaches were required for these teams. On April 11 Newton held a “great club rally” in Te Akarana Band Hall, Newton for Wednesday, 8pm to discuss the seasons prospects and suggestions to make Newton a greater club. They held another club rally on April 18 at the City Boy's Band Hall (opposite Druids’ Hall, Newton). North Shore Albions League Football Club. North Shore Albions League Football Club held their annual meeting was originally scheduled at their Football Shed at Vauxhall Road on Tuesday, March 6 at 7.30pm. Their honorary secretary was M. W. Coghlan. However it ultimately did not take place until Monday, March 16 at 8pm. North Shore held a training at their football shed on Thursday prior to the opening round. Ōtāhuhu Rugby League Football Club. Otahuhu Rugby League Football Club had their annual general meeting at their club rooms on Hutton Street in Otahuhu on Monday, March 26 at 7.45pm. They also scheduled a club practice to be held on Saturday, March 3 at 2.30pm on the Fairburn Road Grounds. Their honorary secretary was M. Ritchie. Papakura Rugby League Football Club. Papakura Rugby League Football Club advertised their first training of the year for Tuesday, February 13 at 8pm at their club headquarters at Union Street in Papakura. Their honorary secretary was A.L. Lewis. Their 14th annual general meeting was held on Monday, March 5 at 8pm at their clubrooms on Union Street, Papakura. They requested nominations for president and nine committee members to be submitted by February 26. Point Chevalier Rugby League Football Club. Point Chevalier Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting in their Social Club's Hall at 417 Point Chevalier Road on Monday, March 5 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was A.G. Daniels. They held a meeting for all senior players at Carlaw Park on April 7 at 8.30pm. A training was held for the Senior B players on Wednesday, April 25 at Walker Park. On May 1 the Point Chevalier club advertised vacancies for their fifth and seventh grade players and were asked to apply to their honorary secretary, A.G. Daniels at 16, Formby Avenue in Point Chevalier. Ponsonby United Rugby League Club. Ponsonby United Rugby League Club held their 35th annual meeting on Monday, February 26 at 7.30pm at Leys Institute. Their honorary secretary was J. Davidson. In March it was reported that Gordon Littlejohn, the former Auckland rugby union representative who had switched codes to Ponsonby in 1944 had applied for reinstatement back to rugby union. On May 28 the family of Noel Martin reported that he had arrived safely in England after having been held a prisoner of war at Stalag XVIII A for four years. Richmond Rovers Football Club. Richmond Rovers Football Club held their annual meeting at the clubrooms at Grey Lynn Park on Monday, March 19 at 7.45. Their honorary secretary was W.R. Dick. Richmond advertised for preseason practice matches on Saturday, April 7. The third grade side was to play Manukau at 1.45pm and the senior team to play the same opponent at 2.45pm. They matches were at the clubs headquarters at Grey Lynn Park. In April Mr. William Leithfield Moore died aged 46. He had moved to Auckland in 1922 and played for the Richmond club and had continued to following them since. It was reported in July that Corporal Harry Meltzer had won a commission while at war. He had previously played for the Richmond seniors in 1941 and was also a well-known cricketer. He was Second-Lieutenant Meltzer who is serving with the 2nd N.Z.E.F., held a commission in the home defences but had resigned it in 1943 to go overseas. On Wednesday, September 26 they held their end of season dance at the Masonic Hall on Upper Queen Street with Epi Shalfoon's Orchestra performing. Transfers and registrations. On April 4 the following players were registered:- (Mt Albert): Allan Wiles, S. Rosewarne, C.I. Caples, A.L. Caples, A.J. Couper, Ronald Allen Neary, R.P. Smyth, J.T. Loza, D.W. Padle, (Manukau): T. Hira, B. Morris, S. Leefe, P. Habib, W. Webster, P. Sullivan, T. Timoko, P. Warren, D. Collier, R.E. Kirk, (Richmond): H.T. Strickland, Des Ryan, W. Graham. On April 11 the following players were registered:- (Richmond): R.M. Robertson, G. Gordon, (Manukau): W. Broughton, K.K. Rudolph, J.K. Rudolph, (Marist): Peter Suafala Sofaea, B.H. Curran, L.B.J. McCallion, (Point Chevalier): G. Gordon, T. Bradford, B. Edwards, Alfred Basil Dormer, E.J. Warner, Taurere Taurere, G. Downie, R.H. Green, J.A. Campbell, (Newton): F. Webb, G.W. Scott, H. Shepherd, C. Douglas, G.T. Beazley, A.R. Murray, (Mount Albert): Arthur Desmond (Des) Pike, Sydney Arthur Rutter, B.P. Houpapa, (North Shore): L. Klincie, (Ponsonby): I.M. Brigden, A.J. Skinner, W.K. Greer. The following transfers were approved:- John Anderson from Point Chevalier to Marist; J. McWilliams from Richmond to Marist; R.M. Robertson from City to Richmond; Edward Michael Sexton from Marist to City. On April 18 the following were registered:- (Richmond): J.W. Sinclair, C.A. Cann, (Ponsonby): E.W. Allen, (Otahuhu): C. Pearson, D. Hardy, (Point Chevalier): P Warren, L.A.C. Kelly, (North Shore): R.S. Sycamore, (Mt Albert): W. Rhodes, (City): A Kerr, F. Simpson, R. Flinkenberg, (Newton): I.C. McKay. The following transfers were approved:- J.A. Wilson from Richmond to Huntly, E. Opai and T. Pai from Manukau to Frankton, Wilfred Brimble from Newton to Ponsonby, Owen Hughes from Otahuhu to Ponsonby, D. Hardie from Manukau to Otahuhu, P. Morris from Manukau to Otahuhu, L.R. Davis from Richmond to Mount Albert, and E. Lyell from City to Marist. A clearance from Richmond was granted to George Tittleton. On April 25, E.P. Smith, D.R. Tierney, J. Brown, W. Hunia, and F.R. Calderbank were registered for Newton, while T. Masters, and K. Honiana were registered with Manukau. On May 23 J.A. McDonnell of Ponsonby seniors was regraded to senior B. On July 11 a Mt Albert player, R.P. Smyth applied for a transfer to Pt Chevalier. He had played the first two games of the season for Mt Albert's senior side however he had been an emergency player for the following 4 weeks and not required to play. He then moved down into the senior B team but wished to play senior football. After some discussion it was decided that he should be allowed a transfer to Pt Chevalier.

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Arbroath Amateurs F.C.

Arbroath Amateurs F.C. was an association football club from Arbroath, Forfarshire, active in the 1910s. History. The club was founded in September 1911 and it joined the local association, and the Scottish Football Association, in 1912. The club was disbanded in September 1914 for the duration of the First World War, as a number of its players were amongst the earliest volunteers - 22 by mid-September. The club re-emerged in July 1919. Given the club's amateur stance in an era of professionalism, and with Arbroath F.C. in the same town, it was not formed with the sole aim of on-field triumph. It entered the Scottish Qualifying Cup and Forfarshire Cup from 1912–13 until 1920–21, but lost every tie it played. The club also played in the Northern League from 1912–13 until 1919–20, but was always either bottom or close to it, and in its final season it stopped playing after conceding 22 goals in 3 matches. The club's final match was a 4–0 defeat to Brechin City in the Forfarshire Cup on 3 January 1921, and two months later the club gave up the hopeless struggle, donating the £10 balance in its account equally between Brechin City and Montrose. The club was, in effect, replaced in 1922 by Arbroath Athletic, which was similarly unsuccessful. Colours. The club wore the following colours: Ground. The Amateurs used the Lochlands cricket pitch (previously used by Arbroath Wanderers as its base, but played its more lucrative matches, such as League and occasional Cup matches, at Arbroath's Gayfield.

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Dr. Raj Cup

The Dr. Raj Cup (DRC) is an Celebrity men's cricket league in South India Started from Kannada Film Industry in memorial of Dr. Rajkumar legendry Actor of Sandalwood. It started in the year 2010 teams It consists of players from film actors, film technicians, Media, film Directors and producers of Kannada film Industry. The league commenced in 2010, the DRC teams use various cricket grounds (Venues) all around Karnataka for their matches. Establishment. Rajesh Brahmavar president of Karnataka cine dance directors and dancers’ association (KCDDADA) founder and Organizer of DRC. He started the league in 2010, with minimum of 6 teams. From the Second season further teams have been added since the players are requested. History. Only Captain and vice-Captain will be provided to the Team owners, and players for the teams will be selected by auction. In DRC players are willing to play cricket without any remuneration or money, to give tribute to Actor Dr. Rajkumar. First Season (2010). The inaugural season took place in year 2010 Second season (2011). The second season was conducted from 31 October to  4 December 2011 Third Season (2012). The third season had two new teams, and final Match took place in Sri Lanka Fourth Season (2014). The fourth season had 8 teams, tournament stated on 21 November 2014 in Hassan and final Match 7 December 2014 took place in Malaysia. Fifth Season (2022). After a long gap fifth season has conducted in 2022 and Semi finals and finals happened in Sharjah International Cricket Stadium. Sixth Season (2023). Sixth Season players Auction / Selection has been contacted in Dubai on 17 June 2023 Payers. Many Celebrity players are participated in Dr Raj Cup tournament Puneeth Rajkumar, Shivarajkumar, Upendra, Sudeep, Darshan, Yash, Dhananjaya, Ganesh, Sathish Ninasam, Darling Krishna, Raju Gowda, Duniya Vijay, Sri Murali, Dhruva Sarja, Yogi, Vasistha, Vijay Ragavendra, Gurukiran, Sujan Lokesh, Ravi Gowda, Prajwal Devraj, Sharan, Tharun Sudhir, Pruthvi Ambaar, Aru Gowda, Ravi Varma, Shrinagar Kitty, Chethan Kumar, Ravi Chethan, Deepak, Sunil Rao, Ayyapa, Thriller Manju, Avinash Narasimharaj, Dharma Keerthiraj, Jayaram Karthik, Uday Poojary, Rahul, Nagabushan, Naga Kiran.

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Mousom Dhakal

Mousom Dhakal (born 27 January 2001) is a Nepalese cricketer who plays as an off-spinner. He made his list A debut against UAE in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup against UAE at Colombo on 19th July, 2023, picking two wickets. He was selected to play in the 2023 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series, but was ruled out due to injury. In August 2023, Dhakal was named in the Nepal's 17-player squad for the 2023 Asia Cup held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

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Arbroath Wanderers F.C.

Arbroath Wanderers F.C. was an association football club from Arbroath in Forfarshire, active in the 1890s. History. The [club was formed in November 1891 by individuals who thought Arbroath could use a second senior club, and, without being able to secure a home ground for its first season, lived up to its name by playing every match away from home. Its first match - against the Montrose second XI - was a 9–2 defeat, but it won its second game, 4–0, at Friockheim. The club secured Damley Park from mid-1892, enabling the club to join the Scottish Football Association, and from the 1892–93 season it started to enter both the Scottish Cup preliminary rounds and the Forfarshire Cup. With the much bigger and more established Arbroath F.C. on the club's doorstep, it found the going hard, losing every one of its Scottish ties, and it did not win in the Forfarshire Cup until 1894–95; the club was drawn against the new Dundee Hibernian, and sold home advantage for a guarantee of £4, but, after the Wanderers won 4–3, not only did it only receive £1 (said to be the whole of the gate money), but the Forfarshire FA ordered a replay as the match had stopped six minutes early. The Wanderers put the position right with a 7–1 win in the replay at home. The club lost 4–2 in the second round at the amateurs of Lochee United, a protest on various matters including the state of the pitch, the ball being lost for four minutes after it was kicked over a fence, and the game finishing in darkness; the Forfarshire FA dismissed it as "frivolous". That season was at least the club's most successful on the pitch to that date, with 13 wins, 5 draws, and 12 defeats, but the club was in a financially perilous state, In 1895–96, the club earned its most prominent win, by beating Forfar Athletic 3–2 in the Forfarshire Cup, the winner being headed home by Smart after Phimister lifted the ball over a scrimmage. The Loons were top of the Northern League at the time, and would go on to win the title; the result was seen as sweet revenge, as the Wanderers had not been considered good enough for a place in the competition at the start of the season. In the second round it seemingly had beaten Montrose - its conquerors in the new Scottish Qualifying Cup - on a "wretched" Gayfield, but it was replayed after a protest about the pitch and "molesting" by spectators, and the Gable Endies won the second go, this time at Damley Park, 2–1. A Wanderers protest that the winning goal came 3 minutes after time, and Murray in goal could not stop it because he had been incapacitated by a foul, was dismissed. Without a league to play in, and now out of all of the competitions, the Wanderers had the problem of surviving the second half of the season on friendlies while rival clubs were receiving a regular income from the Northern League. The difficulties of keeping the team together in such circumstances were made evident by a 10–0 defeat to Forfar Athletic in February 1896. The finances were also laid bare by a Montrose protest in February that the Wanderers had not paid Montrose its gate money share from the Forfarshire ties in November. The club's 1896–97 season was disastrous. Although it had its best result in the Scottish Qualifying Cup - a 1–0 defeat to Lochee United, in front of a poor crowd - the club suffered successive defeats to Montrose (in the Forfarshire Cup) and Victoria United by 10–1 and 9–1. In 1897 the left the Forfar Association and only entered the Qualifying Cup; in the first round it sold its home advantage to Forfar Athletic - and on the day of the match sent two telegrams to Forfar, one saying the players had missed the train, the second that there were not enough players. The Wanderers were ordered to pay 24s in compensation. The club had one last attempt at revival, but its application in October for re-admission to the Forfarshire was refused, and no more is heard of the club. Colours. The club wore red, blue, and chocolate hoops originally. By 1894 the club had changed to maroon and white striped jerseys. Ground. The club's home pitch was Damley Park, the home of Strathmore the previous decade. In 1894 it moved to Lochlands Park, a cricket ground later used by Arbroath Amateurs, but secured Damley Park once more in August 1895.

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List of Estonia women Twenty20 International cricketers

This is a list of Estonian women Twenty20 International cricketers. A Twenty20 International (T20I) is an international cricket match between two representative teams. A Twenty20 International is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket. In April 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) granted full international status to Twenty20 women's matches played between member sides from 1 July 2018 onwards. The list is arranged in the order in which each player won her first Twenty20 cap. Where more than one player won her first Twenty20 cap in the same match, those players are listed alphabetically by surname.

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Wellpark F.C.

Wellpark F.C. was an association football club from east Glasgow, active in the 1870s. History. The lub was formed in 1875, out of a cricket club. The football club was playing matches against other clubs at least by 1876. In 1877, the combined membership of the cricket and football sections donated 11/6 to a relief fund in aid of locked-out Clyde dockyard workers. In August 1877, the Scottish Football Association refused membership to a number of clubs without their own private grounds, and several clubs set up the West of Scotland Football Association to cater for those clubs. The new association set up the West of Scotland Cup which Wellpark, playing on the public Glasgow Green, duly entered. The West of Scotland Cup attracted 47 entrants and Wellpark reached the third round, where it drew with Springfield; however Wellpark withdrew before the replay and Springfield went on to the final. It also played in the second (and last) West of Scotland Cup in 1878–79, losing to Partick Thistle in a semi-final replay. By this time however the club had joined the Scottish Football Association and made its debut in the 1878–79 Scottish Cup. Its first round opponents, Govanhill Lacrosse, scratched. Reality bit in the second round when the club visited the 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers, and "from the commencement of the game it became apparent that the Wellpark were overmatched", the one bright spark in an 8–1 defeat being Chalmers' "fine run" resulting in him "sending the leather past the keeper". Wellpark did enter the 1879–80, but dissolved before its tie with the 19th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. Colours. The club described its colours as "blue, white, and red", without giving any further details. Ground. The club originally played on Glasgow Green. On turning senior, it became one of many which played at a ground called Dalmarnock Park; the Wellpark's was off Mordaunt Street, 5 minutes' walk from Bridgeton Cross.

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2023 Women's Caribbean Premier League

The 2023 Women's Caribbean Premier League, known for sponsorship reasons as the Massy WCPL 2023, was the second edition of the Women's Caribbean Premier League, a domestic Twenty20 women's cricket tournament played in the West Indies. The tournament took place from 31 August to 10 September 2023, with matches played in Barbados and Trinidad. Trinbago Knight Riders were the holders. Barbados Royals won the tournament, beating Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final. Competition format. The three teams played each other side twice, therefore playing four matches apiece. This represented a doubling of group stage matches from the previous season. Matches were played using a Twenty20 format. The top two teams in the group advanced to the final. The league worked on a points system with positions being based on the total points. Points were awarded as follows: Win: 2 points. Tie: 1 point. Loss: 0 points. Abandoned/No Result: 1 point. Statistics. Most runs. Source: ESPN Cricinfo Most wickets. Source: ESPN Cricinfo

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Bulldoze (band)

Bulldoze is an American beatdown hardcore band formed in Irvington, New Jersey in 1992. Originating from thrash metal band Retribution, Bulldoze's mid-tempo, heavy metal-inspired take on hardcore punk developed the beatdown hardcore genre. They have released a single studio album, "The Final Beatdown" (1996), along with the "Remember Whose Strong" (1994) EP and "Cleaning Shit Up!!" (1993) demo. History. Bulldoze has its origins in Irvington, New Jersey thrash metal band Retribution which featured bassist and vocalist George Puda, guitarists Zack Thorne and Mike Milewski and drummer Chris Golas. After seeing Mucky Pup and Leeway at the Cricket Club in Irvington, and befriending the members of Biohazard and Life of Agony, Retribution began changing their style towards hardcore. In 1992, Puda decided he wished to quit the band's vocal duties and instead only play bass. In his place, the band recruited Biohazard roadie Kevin "Kevone" Clark on vocals, whom Golas had met during the filming of Biohazard's "Punishment" music video, and changed their name to Bulldoze. The band's first live performance was an impromptu set at Studio One in the middle of NJ Bloodline's set when they were opening for Dog Eat Dog. Due to the violence of their live performances and Clark frequent criminal activities, Bulldoze were banned from many of the prominent venues in New Jersey's hardcore scene including Studio One, the Cricket Club and the Pipeline. This, along with the growing split within the band, where Puda, Thorne, Golas and Milewski wished to play more melodic and faster music, while Clark wanted to play heavier metal-influenced music led to the band deciding to disband in 1995. Following Bulldoze's disbandment Puda, Thorne, Golas and Milewski formed Train of Thought with bassist Larry Chiswick, and Clark began pursuing his side project Terror Zone full time. Soon after Clark was incarcerated. On August 14, 2010, they performed at This is Hardcore Festival. On December 18, 2012, they rereleased "The Final Beatdown" with their demo, EP, two songs from compilation appearances and an hour of live footage. On May 24, 2013, they played in Copenhagen with support from Ruined, Cutdown and No Second Thought. On September 2, 2022, the band announced that Clark had died. Because of this, Puda moved to vocals during the band's subsequent live performances. In January 2022, they played FYA Festival in Tampa, Florida. On May 12, 2023, they performed at the 2023 Black N' Blue Bowl in New York City. Musical style and legacy. Bulldoze's take on hardcore is slow and influenced by heavy metal and hip hop. They make frequent use of breakdowns, heavy grooves and disses. They have cited influences including Metallica, Judge, Black Sabbath, Carnivore, Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits and Van Halen. Bulldoze pioneered the beatdown hardcore genre, with their 1996 album "The Final Beatdown" giving the genre its name. "NoEcho" writer Carlos Ramirez called them "perhaps the biggest influence on the breakdown-heavy hardcore bands that came after them in the mid-'90s and beyond". They have also been cited as an influence by Trapped Under Ice.

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Sidney Grapes

Sidney Grapes (6 June 1887 - 28 April 1958) was a dialectic comedian from Norfolk, England, famous for his "Boy John" letters written between 1946 and 1958. Early life. Sidney Samuel Grapes was born at Potter Heigham in Norfolk on 6 June 1887, the son of Solomon Samuel Grapes and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth (nee Grapes). Grapes' forebears had lived in Potter Heigham since at least the sixteenth century, and he was to live in the village his whole life. During that time, he witnessed profound changes as the small community developed into a centre for boating and angling. His parent's social status was that of rural traders and craftsmen. His father (who liked to be known as "Samuel") was a carpenter, wheelwright, and farmer. His mother was the daughter of George Grapes, a licensed hawker who lived in the nearby village of Ludham. As a young woman, she had been in domestic service at Witton Hall, near Norwich. Samuel and Sarah were second cousins who had married only four and a half months before Grapes was born. When they married, Samuel was 38, and Sarah was ten years younger. Grapes was probably born in his parent's home next to the Falgate Inn. His sisters, Gladys Eliza and Mabel Emma were probably born there too. This house remained the family residence until 1903, when Samuel bought a villa called "The Limes" for £380. Grapes would have attended the village school: initially, the old school built in 1844, and then the new Board School built in 1894. As in other places, the village school taught standard English that contributed to the decline of the local dialect. In August 1907, Grapes played the role of Alick in a historical pageant about the last days of St Benet's Abbey written by Louis N. Parker. He and other rustic characters spoke dialogue in "the Broad Norfolk of pre-School Board days" added by the Rev. Maurice Bird, the Norfolk Field Naturalist. Bird's use of dialect may have influenced Sidney's later writings. The pageant's organiser, the Rev. Charles Wilton Prangley, was a great benefactor to the village, working tirelessly to raise funds to repair the church. He also supported the Social Club where Grapes' early comedy talent was fostered. On 3 March 1908, Sidney sang songs at an end-of-season Club concert at which the members presented Vicar and his wife with a rose bowl to thank them for their kindness and support. As well as being a talented performer, Grapes was a good organiser. In 1911, he arranged a Coronation concert at Potter Heigham, and in 1921, he organised whist drives to raise money for local hospitals. Grapes was also a keen cyclist. As a boy, he participated in bike races at the Ludham annual sports event, often winning prizes. By the age of 20, he had become an agent for Raleigh Cycles, and he went on to expand this business, becoming a motorcycle agent, motor engineer, and garage owner. During the First World War, he was probably exempted from military service because his engineering work was vital to the local economy. In January 1915, Grapes sang two songs at a concert in aid of the Belgium Relief Fund. Performing sketches in the same show was Ella Ostler, a schoolteacher from Lincolnshire who probably worked locally. In late 1916, Grapes and Ella were married, probably at Weston, Lincolnshire, where Ella’s father was the stationmaster. The 1921 census shows Grapes as a motor engineer and employer living with his wife, his wife's mother, and his wife's six-year-old niece. His mother-in-law was part of his household for many years (even though her husband was alive) and died in 1930. By 1938, Grapes was a Freemason. During the Second World War, he served as a Special Constable, and Ella was an APR warden. Career as an entertainer. Grapes' first experience as an entertainer was singing songs at local concerts. In his early twenties, he began making a reputation for himself as a comedian. His earliest comic performance may have been at a Church concert in the nearby village of Ludham in April 1909. By February 1910, the audience at Potter Heigham Social Club were enjoying his "clever impersonations". His early performances were limited to places within a five-mile radius of his home. His first performance further afield was a Conservative and Unionist dinner held at Great Yarmouth in February 1925. This engagement came after a hiatus in his career of several years, during which time he may have concentrated on his garage business. From the early 1930's, his engagements became more frequent and he travelled further afield, going all over Norfolk and into parts of Suffolk. He often appeared at events for Conservative Associations, his first being at a meeting of the newly-formed Potter Heigham Conservative and Unionist Association in 1912. Of his 121 appearances found in newspapers, 17 (14%) were at Conservative Association events. Other significant sources of bookings were Bowls Clubs (9%), local businesses (8%), the British Legion (7%), Over-Sixties Clubs (7%), local churches (7%), and Cricket Clubs (6%). Grapes typically performed at dinners and small gatherings, where his comic stories evoked nostalgia for a lost world. He did not often perform in theatres and when he entered a variety talent show at the Regal Theatre, Yarmouth, in 1935, he won joint third prize with a speciality dancer. In the 1940's and 1950's, radio broadcasts boosted Grapes' reputation. A newspaper report of December 1949 noted that he had broadcast on the radio several times, and in 1956, he was a guest on "Women's Hour," broadcast from the Assembly House, Norwich. In the 1950's, he often performed at Over-Sixties Clubs, which were opening in great numbers. From 1946, Grapes began writing letters to the "Eastern Daily Press" using the persona of "Boy John", a farm labourer who told stories about himself and his eccentric relatives and neighbours. Displaying a masterly use of dialect, these stories were enormously popular. In about 1959 a selection of the letters was printed as a book. Death. Grapes died on 28 April 1958, aged 70. Ella remained at the same address, Uptop, Station Road, Potter Heigham, until her death on 1 August 1983, aged 98. By her will, she left the copyright and future royalties of all the "Boy John" books and articles to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Potter Heigham Church.

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Parvotettix

Parvotettix is an extant genus of cave cricket from the order Orthoptera in the family Rhaphidophoridae, endemic to Tasmania, Australia. The genus was established in 1968 by Aola Richards and contains six species she described. "Parvotettix" is a sister group to the subfamily Macropathinae, forming a paraphyletic Australian grouping. Habitat. "Parvotettix" occupy epigean, subterranean habitats. "Parvotettix" were initially discovered in limestone caves. Various species within the genus "Parvotettix" inhabit environmental structures such as mine adits, large rock crevices, tree logs, caves, burrows created by other animals and within houses. "Parvotettix" thrive in dark, moist environments in colder temperatures at sea level. There is no threatening conservation risk associated with "Parvotettix." Environmental factors that increase vulnerability for "Parvotettix" include predation by rodents that are introduced to the area, interspecific competition, climate change impacts and illegal capture by humans. Geographical origin. The lineage "Parvotettix" is sister to all cave cricket species in the Southern Hemisphere, suggesting dispersal from Tasmania around the globe. None of the Macropathinae have wings so their distribution has been suggested to date to Gondwana breakup. The six species of "Parvotettix" are not closely related to other Australian genera in Tasmania (e.g. "Micropathus") or genera in south-eastern mainland (e.g. "Novotettix"). The dispersal of "Parvotettix" from or to Tasmania may have been facilitated by a land bridge which connected the areas of Wilson's Promontory, Victoria and Flinders Island, Tasmania in the Pleistocene period until approximately 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. Species of "Parvotettix" have been observed on Cape Barren Island and Flinders Island. Relationships among the six "Parvotettix" species might be explained by geographic isolation and connection as during the Pleistocene era the Furneaux Islands and north-eastern Tasmania were joint together, and 1,500 years after the linkage between Wilson's Promontory and Flinders Island, a land bridge formed joining Flinders Island and Tasmania. Morphology. "Parvotettix" are wingless, have short setae covering the body surface, long thin legs with apical spines and long antennae that narrows near the tip. "Parvotettix" have a segmented body where from segment four, the length of each segment is approximately the same whilst segments become reduced in size. Maxillary palps with the third and fourth segments being of approximate length to each other. They also possess coxa and a spine.

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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is an Indian domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. It replaced the Karnataka Premier League in 2022. The league is contested by six teams representing different zones in state of Karnataka.

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Devender Kumar

Devender Kumar is an Indian sports commentator. Early life and education. Devendra Kumar is from Chhatarpura village in Jodhpur. He was educated at a government Hindi-medium school. He holds a diploma in nursing. From an early age, Kumar had an interest in cricket commentary. He was influenced by Tony Greig's commentary and made efforts to learn English using radio programs, such as Voice of America's "Dynamic English", and English dictionaries. Career. Kumar began his professional career as a staff nurse. He was offered a job at a hospital in New York, but he declined to focus on his career as a commentator. As a commentator, Kumar was given an opportunity to commentate on the Ireland vs. Afghanistan cricket series in 2017. He has been providing commentary for domestic and international cricket matches under the Afghanistan Cricket Board since 2017. Apart from cricket, Kumar has also commentated for other sports, including badminton, football, handball, horse polo, kabaddi, karate, tennis, and volleyball.

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2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

The 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, held on 14 December at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, was the 55th presentation of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Presented by Sue Barker, Gary Lineker, and, for the first time, Jake Humphrey, the show was broadcast on BBC One. Awarded annually by the BBC, the main titular award honours an individual's British sporting achievement over the past year. The winner was selected by public vote from a 10-person shortlist. Other awards presented include team, coach, and young personality of the year. Chris Hoy took home the top award of the night, with Lewis Hamilton in second place, and Rebecca Adlington in third. Location and presenters. In February 2008, the BBC announced that year's Awards would be held in Liverpool's Echo Arena on Sunday 14th December that year. The move from Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre would allow more people to attend the event, the BBC said. The move also coincided with Liverpool becoming the European Capital of Culture. Sue Barker, who had presented the awards since 1994, returned, as did Gary Lineker to present his ninth edition of the awards. They were joined by Jake Humphrey, who replaced Adrian Chiles as the third presenter. Humphrey had covered the 2008 Beijing Olympics for the BBC, as well as presenting football and American Football for the corporation. Winner and nominees. The ten nominees featured four from the world of cycling, and one each from athletics, boxing, Formula One, sailing, swimming, and tennis. Chris Hoy was named the winner at the climax of the show, with 29.48% of the public vote. Lewis Hamilton was the runner-up with 22.81% of the vote, followed by Rebecca Adlington with 20.31% of the vote. Hoy became the second cyclist to win the award, after Tom Simpson won in 1965. Cyclist Beryl Burton was the runner-up in 1967. Hoy was also the fourth Scottish person to win the award, after Ian Black, Jackie Stewart, and Liz McColgan. The last Scottish person to reach the top three was Colin McRae in 1995. Hamilton had finished second in the previous year, whilst Adlington was the first swimmer since Adrian Moorhouse in 1988 to reach the top three. Hoy was presented the trophy by Sir Steve Redgrave and Michael Johnson. Other awards. Young Sports Personality of the Year. The first award of the night, the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year was presented by Ricky Hatton and former winner Theo Walcott. The shortlist of three was whittled down from a longlist of ten, which also included canoeist Thomas Brady, taekwondo athlete Aaron Cook, cyclist Sam Harrison, sailor James Peters, motorcyclist Scott Redding, swimmer Lizzie Simmonds, and sprinter Shaunna Thompson. The panel deciding the shortlist was chaired by BBC broadcaster John Inverdale, with presenter Jake Humphrey, former winners Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Kate Haywood, and representatives from CBBC and the Youth Sports Trust on the panel. Helen Rollason Award. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award is given “for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity”. The award was given to Alastair Hignell. He had played rugby union for England and cricket for Gloucestershire before becoming a commentator for the BBC on rugby union. Hignell was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999 and was heavily involved in fundraising to battle the condition. The award was presented by Sir Clive Woodward, with Lawrence Dallaglio paying tribute on the show. Unsung Hero Award. The BBC Sports Unsung Hero Award is given to someone who is unrecognised but gives a valuable contribution to their local community. A winner is chosen by each of the twelve BBC English Regions and three nations - BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Scotland, and BBC Wales. Then the eventual winner is chosen from the fifteen regional winners. The 2008 award was given to Ben Geyser, a seventy year-old boxing coach and fundraiser from Dorchester. Geyser was the BBC South winner and had set up three boxing clubs throughout his career. Phil Neville and Ian Rush presented the award. Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Sir Bobby Charlton to recognise his fifty year career in football. Charlton was part of the 1966 World Cup winning squad and led the 1968 Manchester United team to 1968 European Cup glory. He received a standing ovation as he was presented the award by his brother, Jack Charlton. Coach of the Year. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award had three nominees and was presented by Michael Vaughan and Dame Kelly Holmes. Team of the Year. The BBC Sports Team of the Year Award had four nominees. The award was presented by Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer and was received by Victoria Pendleton. Overseas Personality Award. The BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award is given to someone from outside the UK. Three people were nominated for the award, with it being collected over videolink.

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Novotettix

Novotettix is a monotypic genus of cave cricket/wētā in the family Rhaphidophoridae endemic to south-east Australia. Taxonomy. The genus "Novotettix" was first described by Aola M. Richards in 1966. The genus is sister to the Tasmanian genus "Micropathus." Morphology. "Novotettix naracootensi" is adapted to living in caves. It is wingless and can reach up to in length. It lacks auditory tympanal organs and does not make noise with its hind legs. It is brown in colour, making it inconspicuous in dark caves. Additionally, it has long antennae that extend up to five times the length of the body. This genus exhibits sexual dimorphism, with females being larger than males. However, males have longer antennae than females. Diet. "Novotettix" "naracootensi" is an opportunistic feeder, foraging on a variety of vegetation, fungi and invertebrates, as well as on vertebrate carcasses. It has also been observed exhibiting cannibalism, with adults consuming both juveniles and deceased individuals. Distribution. This genus is restricted to low-elevation limestone caves in the south-east of Southern Australia in the region of Naracoorte. Populations can co-occur with bats but numbers are lower where forest has been removed around cave entrances and/or where there is high human activity. Behaviour. "Novotettix" is a nocturnal subtroglophiles. It exhibits a bimodal locomotor rhythm, being most active around one hour after sunset. During the evening these cave crickets move down from the roof and walls of the caves to feed on the floor and at the cave entrance. Eggs are laid in the roof of the cave.

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List of Cook Islands women Twenty20 International cricketers

This is a list of Cook Islands women Twenty20 International cricketers. A Twenty20 International is an international cricket match between two representative teams, each having Twenty20 International status, as determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC). A Twenty20 International is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket. This list includes all players who have played at least one T20I match for Cook Islands and is arranged in the order of debut appearance. Where more than one player won their first cap in the same match, those players are initially listed alphabetically at the time of debut. Cook Island women's team played their first WT20I match against Japan on 1 September 2023 during 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier. List of Players. "Statistics are correct as of 8 September 2023."

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Keshini Ann Suraweera

Keshini Ann Suraweera is a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and accountant. She has been in the fore in finance and management consultancy aspects and also acts as a role model to many aspiring women in Sri Lanka due to her entrepreneurial prowess. She is the founder of Creative Isle. She received the Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2007. In August 2020, she introduced CAN weekend market to boost the small scale vendors and entrepreneurs at a critical juncture when the entrepreneurs were struggling to make a living due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. She indicated that she considers philanthropist Kushil Gunasekara as a mentor for her. Career. She became a chartered management account professional after completing her primary and secondary education at the St. Bridget's Convent, Colombo. She then joined Sierra Constructions where she worked as an alternative director as well as an internal consultant. She was heaped praise for her out-of-the-box thinking for introducing Ceylon Artisan Network Market (CAN Market) which is regarded as a post COVID-birthed moment in Sri Lanka as her groundbreaking initiative paved way for many budding entrepreneurs in across the country to come up with creative ideas by encouraging them in selling all sorts of innovative food items, fragrances, crafts. She launched the CAN weekend market in August 2020 as a response to then Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's open request to all the local businesses in Sri Lanka in a move towards rebooting the economy in wake of the economic crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CAN weekend market was created as a solution with the intention of creating B2B and B2C opportunities for small business owners to showcase their creative products. She came up with an interesting idea of bringing together a group of aspiring women by way of creating a market as an amalgamation of micro-entrepreneurs in the country. Keshini Ann Suraweera revealed that she came up with the CAN market idea during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka especially when there was an islandwide lockdown in place. She joined hands by collaborating with Colombo City Centre and Foundation of Goodness founder Kushil Gunasekara in making her intention of helping small-scale vendors through CAN Market initiative. Former Sri Lankan veteran cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan and entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera attended the inaugural CAN market which was inaugurated at Colombo City Centre on 28 August 2020.

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Edward Henry Price

Edward Henry Price (1822–1898) was an English cleric and educator. He founded two successful schools, Mostyn House School which existed until 2010, and The Philberds which was taken over to house prisoners of war during World War I, and demolished after the end of the war. Background and early life. He was the son of Matthew Guérin Price (c.1788–1847, spelling variants of the name are found), for a period around 1820 a merchant in Naples. His father was from a Guernsey family, the son of Frederick Price and his wife Margaret Parker. He had at least two children out of wedlock with Carolina Maenza: Matthew (Matteo) born 1818, and Mary Caroline (Maria Carolina) born 1819. In 1824 Price through an intermediary was enquiring about Matthew's admission to the Institute at Yverdon run by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. In 1840 in Madras M. Price of the 34th Light Infantry, eldest son of M. G. Price of Brighton, married Elizabeth Donaldson Traveller, daughter of the Rev. C. Traveller. In 1844, Mary Caroline Price, born in Naples, eldest daughter of M. G. Price of Brighton, married William Bonsey at St Nicholas Church, Brighton; and was mother of Archdeacon William Bonsey. Price was educated at Rugby School under Thomas Arnold, arriving in May 1835 aged 13; at this point his father was recorded in the school register as M. Price of Great Coram Street, London. Bonamy Price, a teacher there from 1830, was his first cousin, son of Frederick Price who was a brother of Matthew Guérin Price. Edward Price was a contemporary at Rugby of Thomas Hughes, and in later life subscribed to the educational principles of Thomas Arnold. He went up the school forms in step with Hughes, and an obituarist believed that Price took part in the cricket match against an MCC team described fictionally in Hughes's "Tom Brown's Schooldays". In 1841 Price matriculated at St John's College, Cambridge, graduating B.A. in 1845, M.A. in 1863; his father appears in Venn's "Alumni Cantabrigienses" as M. G. P. of Brighton. Lutterworth. Ordained deacon in 1845 and priest in 1846, Price spent the years 1845 to 1853 at Lutterworth as a curate, where Robert Henry Johnson was the rector. Johnson married him on 11 April 1850 to Anne (Annie), fourth daughter of Frederick Price (the younger) of Guernsey, and sister of Bonamy Price (a cousin marriage). Mary Louisa Raffaella, youngest daughter of Matthew Guerrin Price (ODNB spelling) of Guernsey married the Rev. Milward Rodon Burge, son of William Burge, and was mother of Hubert Burge. The "Coventry Standard" reported that the wedding took place in Lutterworth, on Christmas Eve 1850, and was carried out by the Rev. E. H. Price, brother of the bride, the father's name being given as the late Matthew Guerin Price, Esq., of Guernsey. In 1851 Price was appointed a surrogate. Educator. Park Gate School (later Mostyn House School). Price founded a school at Tarvin in Cheshire, for boys aged 7 to 12. Financial troubles of others forced him to leave it. It had been associated in 1854 as a preparatory school for younger boys with the Collegiate Institution, a boarding school set up in 1853 at Abbots Grange, Chester by John Brindley, which itself closed in 1857. In 1856 the school-house at Tarvin, purpose-built by Brindley, was up for sale. In 1855 Price moved to Parkgate, on The Wirral and Cheshire coast, founding Mostyn House School in the former Mostyn House Hotel. There he took boys in the age range 8 to 18. In 1862 Price sold the school to Algernon Sydney Grenfell. Grenfell's father the Rev. Algernon Grenfell, a colleague of Bonamy Price at Rugby School, married his sister Maria Guerin Price. His wife Annie being Maria's sister, the younger Grenfell was Price's nephew, with teaching experience after Oxford at Bromsgrove School and Repton School. He was the father of Wilfred Grenfell of Labrador. The Philberds. Price was headmaster of The Philberds from 1862 until 1879. The initial school fee was 80 guineas per annum. He succeeded in building the reputation of Philberds as a preparatory school. Later life. Price then took the living of Kimbolton, in the gift of William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester, where he remained for five years. He retired to Eastbourne; but around 1888 moved to the living of Willey, Warwickshire, where he spent the rest of his life. Family. Price and his wife had 13 children. Of the daughters: Price's will gave a legacy to Florence, with the residual estate to be divided between the other children, apart from Frederick William Stephen and Edward Mat(t)hew. These last two sons took over The Philberds when their father left, in a partnership that was dissolved in 1885. There ensued a hiatus of family control of the school. Then John Challen and another son, Herbert Johnson, took it over for a period from 1907. Frederick Price became head of a preparatory school at Ovington, Hampshire.

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2023–24 Sheffield Shield season

The 2023–24 Sheffield Shield season is the 122nd season of the Sheffield Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition being played in Australia. The tournament is scheduled to start in October 2023. Western Australia are the defending champions. In June 2023, Cricket Australia revealed the fixtures of the tournament.

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Danielle McGahey

Danielle McGahey (born 14 April 1994) is an Australian cricketer. She plays for the Canada women's national cricket team, where she has attracted attention as the first transgender person named in an international squad. Domestic career. McGahey started playing in a men's club cricket in Melbourne before moving to Canada, where she joined the Cavaliers Cricket Club in Regina, Saskatchewan. She played a single season for the men's team before switching to the women's team the following year. McGahey has also played in the Alberta Women's Cricket League and represented Alberta in inter-provincial cricket as Saskatchewan does not have its own women's team. McGahey was the leading runscorer at the 2023 Women T20 National Championship, recording 237 runs from three innings and the only century of the tournament. International career. In October 2022, McGahey was named in the Canadian squad for the 2022 Women's South American Cricket Championship in Brazil. Canada's matches at the tournament did not have official Twenty20 International status. McGahey opened the batting for the Canadian XI and was named player of the match against Brazil after scoring 73 runs from 46 balls. In August 2023, McGahey was named in Canada's squad for the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Los Angeles, part of the qualification process for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Her inclusion in the squad attracted international attention, as she would become the first transgender person to play official international cricket. A spokesperson from the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that McGahey had been "deemed eligible to participate in international women's cricket on the basis that she satisfies the MTF transgender eligibility criteria". McGahey made her Twenty20 International debut for Canada against Brazil on 4 September 2023. Personal life. McGahey moved to Canada in February 2020. She socially transitioned to living as a woman in November 2020 and commenced medically transitioning in May 2021. McGahey lost contact with her family in Australia after transitioning.

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2023–24 Perth Scorchers season

The 2023–24 Perth Scorchers season was the thirteenth in the club's history. Coached by Adam Voges and captained by Ashton Turner they competed in the BBL's 2023-24 season. The Perth Scorchers are an Australian men's professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the Big Bash League. The Scorchers wear an orange uniform and are based in Perth in the Australian state of Western Australia. Their home ground is the Optus Stadium. Squad information. <section begin=PS2122 />The current squad of the Perth Scorchers for the 2023–24 Big Bash League season as of 29 September 2023.

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UP T20 League

The Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UP T20) is a men's Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.and contested by six city-based franchise teams. The league is formed in 2023 by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association. It is usually played during post summer season from August to September of every year.[ First begun in 2023, it is planned to be held annually.

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Rajasthan Premier League

Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) is a men's Twenty20 (T20) cricket league that is annually held in the state of Rajasthan in India and contested by six city-based franchise teams. The league is formed in 2023 by the Rajasthan Cricket Association. It is usually played during post summer season from August to September of every year. Venues.

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Edward Dearman

Edward Alfred Dearman (13 June 1904 – 12 September 1979) was an British tennis player, then later solicitor. He competed at the Wimbledon Championships in singles in 1927. He was active from 1923 to 1936 contesting 6 career singles finals and won 1 title. Career. Edward Alfred Dearman was born on 13 June 1904 in Putney, London, England. He played his first tournament in 1923 at the Hunaston Open where he reached the final, but lost to Basil Ranger Lawrence. He competed at the Wimbledon Championships on six occasions between 1927 and 1934. he took part in the men's doubles competition five times. He also played in the mixed doubles events with his sister Evelyn Dearman four times. He was a quarter finalist at the Angmering-on-Sea Open in 1926. In 1928 he took part in the Bermuda Championships in Hamilton, Bermuda but lost in the early rounds. He won his one and only singles title at the Brockenhurst Open in 1932. In 1936 he traveled to Germany to play in a number of tournaments including the Baden Baden International, he played his last singles event at The Homburg Cup that year. He died on 12 September 1979 in Sutton, London, England. Other sports. He played cricket for the Marlborough College team and the Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He also played hockey for Cambridge University (Blue). Personal. Dearman was educated at Marlborough College 1921–1922); then went to study law at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (1924-1925). His sister Evelyn Dearman was also a tennis player. She was a three quarter finalist and semi finalist in the women's doubles.

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Leon Zwier

Leon Zwier (born July 1957) is an Australian lawyer. He has been a partner of Arnold Bloch Leibler since 1991 and is head of the firm's dispute resolution litigation and restructuring & insolvency practices. Zwier is commonly referred to as Mr Fix-It due to his successes in resolving complex, nuanced, and delicate legal issues. Early life and education. Zwier's parents immigrated to Australia from Poland and Germany. Zwier's father ran an army disposal store and factory. His father's desire to become a lawyer, despite being unable to do so, inspired Zwier to pursue a legal career. Zwier attended Mount Scopus Memorial College and Melbourne University. Legal career. Zwier worked at Barker Gosling before moving to Arnold Bloch Leibler in 1991. Zwier has contributed substantially to the growth and success of Arnold Bloch Leibler. He has represented many various high-profile individuals and entities, including Richard Pratt, Trevor Kennedy, James Hardie, Rino & Bruno Grollo, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Vizard, Ray Williams, Ten Network, Tony Abbott, Bill Shorten, Josh Frydenberg and Peter Scanlon. He has also advised former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith and the Melbourne, Collingwood and Essendon Football Clubs. Zwier has developed a pre-eminent reputation in restructuring and insolvency, having acted for the voluntary administrators in Australia's largest corporate collapses, including Brashs, Ansett Airlines and Arrium. More recently, Zwier has acted for the State Government of Victoria in relation to various distressed infrastructure projects and the withdrawal from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Zwier has also facilitated the settlement of numerous complex disputes, such as the Centro class action. Zwier has written for publications such as The Australian and is the co-author of Leo Cussen Institute Advanced Negotiation Strategies Paper. He regularly presents to university students about current legal issues. Community work. Zwier is actively involved in pro bono work, supporting causes he believes in. Notably, he provided pro bono legal assistance for the estate of the late Rolah McCabe in her battle for compensation against British American Tobacco Australian Services. Zwier also assisted Brittany Higgins during the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann and acted for actresses Eryn Jean Norvill and Yael Stone who were witnesses in Geoffrey Rush's defamation case against The Daily Telegraph. Zwier represented the six complainants in the AFL racism investigation against Hawthorn and its former coaches and staff. Zwier also helped the Essendonians Inc recover the three Brownlow medals of former player Dick Reynolds. Zwier was on the Advisory Committee of the Australian Law Reform Commission's Review of Corporate Criminal Liability and was a member of the Federal Government's Insolvency Practitioner Disciplinary Committees. He is an Appeals Conduct Commissioner of Cricket Australia's code of behaviour and is the co-chair of the Bradman Foundation and a board member of the Scanlon Foundation. Previously, he was a non-executive director of ASX listed Challenger Limited. Zwier is a member of several professional associations including Law Council of Australia and its Insolvency and Reconstruction Committee, Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA), Turnaround Management Association Australia, International Bar Association's Insolvency Section and INSOL International. Honors and awards. Zwier has received numerous accolades during his career, including being recognized as a lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers, a star individual by Chambers Asia Pacific, and ‘Market Leader’ in Doyle's Guide. He has also been listed in Euromoney's Who's Who, IFLR1000 and Asialaw Leading Lawyers. In December 2021, Zwier was admitted as a Fellow of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA). Personal. Leon Zwier has four children. His daughter, Rebecca Zwier, follows in his footsteps as a partner at Arnold Bloch Leibler. The Zwier Zig Zag on Mount Buller is named after him.

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Bhusawal taluka

Bhusawal taluka is a "taluka" in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. It is situated in North Maharashtra. Named after its largest city, Bhusawal, it has 50 villages and four towns. History. During the British Raj period of the 1850s-60s, railway tracks were built in the area now known as Bhusawal taluka. It was officially known as "Bhusawl peta" until 1917. It was part of the Khandesh district until 1906, when it was divided to form West Khandesh and East Khandesh. Bhusawal and 13 other historical sections known as "petas"—including Amalner, Parola, and the Edlabad peta (which is now part of Muktainagar taluka)—were once incorporated into the East Khandesh district. In the subsequent restructuring in 1917, Bhusawal, along with other "petas" from Khandesh, was elevated to "taluka" status. Until 1956 it was part of Bombay Presidency. In a major administrative overhaul in 1956, the taluka was integrated into the Bombay state. In 1960, the Bombay state underwent a division based on linguistic lines, leading to the creation of the Maharashtra state. As a result, Bhusawal taluka became a part of Maharashtra. In 1993, the first, and so far only, first class cricket match held in the taluka was organised at the Central railway ground in Bhusawal, in which Maharashtra defeated Tamilnadu. Geography. Bhusawal taluka is located in the historical Khandesh region. It has a population of 359,461. The taluka is bordered by Muktainagar taluka to the east, Jalgaon taluka to the west, and by the Yawal and Raver talukas to the north. The Tapi river flows through Bhusawal taluka. The river serves as a natural boundary to the Raver and Yawal talukas. The Vaghur river on the western border separates it from the Jalgaon taluka. Bhusawal railway station and Bhusawal railway division are also located there. A large thermal power plant is present at the town of Deepnagar. Nahata College in Bhusawal is the oldest and biggest college in the taluka, and is one of the oldest colleges in Jalgaon district, established in the 1960s. All the colleges in this taluka, as well as those in North Maharashtra, are affiliated with the North Maharashtra University.

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2023–24 Big Bash League season squads

The 2023–24 Big Bash League season is the 13 season of the Big Bash League, the premier Twenty20 cricket competition in Australia. Each 2023–24 squad is made up of 18 active players. Teams can sign up to four overseas players, with a maximum of three of those being able to play in a matchday.BBL 2023-24 Squads. Adelaide Strikers. Adelaide Strikers announced their squad on 8 September 2023 Coach: Jason Gillespie Brisbane Heat. Coach: Wade Seccombe Hobart Hurricanes. Coach: Adam Griffith Perth Scorchers. Coach: Adam Voges

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2022–23 CSA T20 Challenge

The 2022–23 CSA T20 Challenge was a Twenty20 cricket tournament that took place in South Africa during October and November 2022. The 19 season of the CSA T20 Challenge, established by Cricket South Africa.It took place from 17 October to 5 November 2022. Rocks were the defending champions. In the final, Titans beat Dolphins by 4 wickets to win the tournament. Points table. Advanced to the Finals

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Islamabad Cricket Stadium

Islamabad Cricket Stadium is a state-of-the-art cricket stadium that is currently under construction in Islamabad, Pakistan. This stadium project has been initiated under the directives of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. The responsibility for overseeing its construction has been entrusted to Ehsan Mani, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Construction. The government has started the construction of the stadium and has granted approval to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to commence the construction process. Various potential locations have been under consideration by the CDA for the establishment of this new stadium, with particular attention given to the scenic and logistical advantages of the foothills of the Margalla Mountains. A definitive choice regarding the stadium's location will be made in due course. The CDA had previously initiated a project for building a stadium in Shakarparian, but it was discontinued due to a decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. However, in this new endeavor, the CDA has chosen a parcel of land near Sector D-12 as the location for the stadium's construction. Officials from the CDA have clarified that this area falls within Zone III, and in accordance with the master plan and zoning regulations of 1992, the civic agency is permitted to construct sports and entertainment facilities within this designated zone. Facilities. The stadium's design incorporates a high-performance center and is set to serve as the venue for a diverse array of both international and local tournaments and fixtures. Additionally, it will feature a five-star hotel designed to accommodate visiting international teams. This not only enhances their security but also contributes to alleviating traffic congestion throughout the entire city. Future Plans. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is targeting the completion of the stadium by 2025, aligning with Pakistan's role as the host for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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2023–24 Adelaide Strikers season

The 2023–24 Adelaide Strikers season was the eleventh in the club's history. The team was coached by Jason Gillespie and captained by Travis Head, they competed in the BBL's 2023–24 season. The Adelaide Strikers are an Australian men's professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the Big Bash League. The Striker wears a teal uniform and are based in Adelaide in the Australian state of Southern Australia. Their home ground is the Adelaide Oval.

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Nematode infection in dogs

Nematode infection in dogs - the infection (also infestation) of dogs with parasitic nemamotodes - are, along with tapeworm infections and infections with protozoa (giardiasis, neosporosis), frequent parasitoses in veterinary practice. Nematodes, as so-called endoparasites ("internal parasites"), colonize various internal organs - most of them the digestive tract - and the skin. To date, about 30 different species of nematode have been identified in domestic dogs; they are essentially also found in wild dog species. However, the majority of them often cause no or only minor symptoms of disease in adult animals. The infection therefore does not necessarily have to manifest itself in a worm disease ("helminthosis"). For most nematodes, an infection can be detected by examining the feces for eggs or larvae. Roundworm infection in dogs and the hookworm in dogs is of particular health significance in Central Europe, as they can also be transmitted to humans (zoonosis). Regular deworming can significantly reduce the frequency of infection and thus the risk of infection for humans and dogs. Parasitoses of the digestive tract. Roundworm infection. Two species of roundworms occur in dogs: "Toxocara canis" and "Toxascaris leonina". "T. canis" is an 8 to 18 cm long nematode that parasitizes (lives as a parasite) in the small intestine. There, the adult females release approximately 85 µm large unfurrowed eggs, whose shell is thick and rough (golf ball-like) and which are released into the outside world via the feces. The period from infection to egg laying (prepatency) is three to six weeks, depending on the route of infection and the age of the dog. "T. canis" does not require an intermediate host for development, but infection of dogs can occur via collective hosts such as rodents and birds. In collective hosts (paratenic hosts), no complete development cycle of the parasites occurs, but infective stages can accumulate in them through multiple infections. In principle, three routes of infection are possible for "T. canis": peroral infection and transplacental and galactogenic infection, which are much more common in puppies. "T. leonina" is 6 to 10 cm long, the eggs are about 80 µm in size and thick-shelled. Unlike the eggs of "T. canis", they have a smooth surface. Infection occurs perorally by ingestion of eggs from contaminated (polluted) food or via collective hosts such as rodents, birds, reptiles, or arthropods. The prepatency is 7 to 10 weeks. In a German study, "T. canis" was detected at a frequency (prevalence) of 22.4%, while "T. leonina" was detected in only 1.8% of domestic dogs. In Austria, "T. canis" was found to have a prevalence of 5.7%, while "T. leonina" had a prevalence of 0.6%. Both roundworms occur worldwide. A Czech study showed large differences in prevalence depending on living conditions: 6% of privately owned dogs in Prague, 6.5% of shelter dogs, and almost 14% of dogs from rural areas were infected with "T. canis". In addition, an increase in prevalence has been shown in autumn. Domestic dogs in Belgium showed a mean prevalence of "T. canis" of 4.4%, those from larger kennels of up to 31%. In domestic dogs in Serbia, "T. canis" was detectable in 30% of the animals, in herding and hunting dogs in Greece in 12.8% and "T. leonina" in 0.7% of animals. In Canada, "T. canis" was found to have a prevalence of 3.9%, and in the northeastern U.S., 12.6%. In Australia, "T. canis" was detected in 38% of domestic dogs, and in animals within the first year of life, as many as 73%. In Brazil, "T. canis" could be detected in about 9% of domestic dogs, in Thailand in 7.4%. In Nigeria, "T. canis" was observed in a prevalence of 9%, "T. leonina" only in one of 0.6%, in Gabon 58.5% of domestic dogs were infected with "T. canis". In wolves living in the temperate climate zone, however, "T. leonina" is the most common intestinal nematode (prevalence 74%). Studies on red foxes in southern England showed a prevalence of 56% ("T. canis") and 1.5% ("T. leonina"), in Denmark 59% and 0.6%, respectively. Foxes thus represent a natural reservoir of the pathogen. While infection with "T. leonina" only very rarely causes clinical manifestations such as diarrhea, the disease-causing (pathogenic) effect of "T. canis" is much stronger. In puppies, a reduced general condition, shaggy coat, retardation in growth, alternating diarrhea and constipation, a distended abdomen ("worm belly") and anemia occur. Complications of "T. canis" infection, some of which are fatal, include intestinal obstruction due to worm clusters, small intestinal rupture, pneumonia, liver inflammation, or neurological manifestations due to stray migratory larvae in the central nervous system. In the case of worms in vomit, the diagnosis can already be made without special examinations. A roundworm infection can be detected with relative certainty by microscopic detection of the eggs extracted from the feces by the flotation method, but only after the expiration of the prepatency period. Hookworm infection (ankylostomyasis). Two hookworm species are most common in dogs: "Ancylostoma caninum" and "Uncinaria stenocephala". They parasitize in the small intestine and cause anemia and damage to the intestinal mucosa by sucking blood.[19] At about 5–15 mm, the worms are only about one-tenth the length of roundworms, have a hook-shaped angled front end (hence the name "hookworm") and a large mouth capsule with cutting plates. Females of "A. caninum" release eggs about 65×40 µm in size, which already have 4-10 furrowing stages at deposition. They are oval and thin-shelled and enter the outside world via feces. The prepatency is two to four weeks. The larvae released from the eggs can bore through the skin into a new host ("percutaneous infection") or be ingested perorally - mostly via collective hosts such as rodents. As with "T. canis", infection of puppies is also possible through the mother's milk (galactogenic infection). Larvae dormant in the mammary gland can be shed over a period of up to three suckling periods after a bitch has been infected once. The eggs of "U. stenocephala" are similar to those of "A. caninum", but have a larger longitudinal axis of 85×45 µm. Infection occurs exclusively by peroral ingestion of larvae via contaminated food or collective hosts. In Germany, an infection frequency of 8.6% was determined, in Austria of 0.1% for "A. caninum" and 0.2% for "U. stenocephala". A Czech study determined a prevalence of 0.4% each for both hookworms, a Greek one of 2.8% together. In studies of domestic dogs in Serbia and Nigeria, hookworms were detectable in a quarter of the domestic dogs examined, but "U. stenocephala" was detectable in only 0.4% of animals. In Gabon, both hookworms were detectable in 35% of domestic dogs. In Canada, "A. caninum" was detected in only 1.3% of domestic dogs, but in the northeastern U.S. it was detected in 12%. In fact, in a Brazilian study (37.8% of domestic dogs) and a Thai study (58.1% of domestic dogs) "A. caninum" was the most common nematode of all. In Australia, a prevalence of 26% was found for "U. stenocephala". In contrast, in wolves that inhabit tundras, "U. stenocephala" is the most common intestinal nematode (prevalence 45%). In red foxes, this parasite is also very common, with a prevalence of 68%. While infection with "U. stenocephala" often causes only minor symptoms such as diarrhea, infection with "A. caninum" can cause severe clinical pictures, especially in puppies. Bloody diarrhea, severe lassitude and anemia may occur, sometimes with an acute or peracute course and sudden death. In chronic course, the young animals are retarded in growth, are apathetic, show lack of appetite, diarrhea and emaciation. Rather rarely, pneumonia occurs due to migrating larvae. Hookworm infection can be diagnosed by detecting the eggs in the feces using a flotation method. Whipworm infestation (trichuriasis). The most common whipworm of the dog is "Trichuris vulpis". It is 4–8 cm long, has a long thin front end and a thickened rear end. The eggs are lemon-shaped, 80×40 µm in size, brownish, thick-shelled, and have thickening at the poles ("pole pads"). They are unfurled when the eggs are laid. Infection occurs by ingestion of eggs embryonating (containing a larva) in the external environment. The prepatency is relatively long, 9–10 weeks. "T. vulpis" parasitizes in the appendix and colon. "T. vulpis" is distributed worldwide. In Germany, about 4% of domestic dogs are infested, and in Austria, 3.1%. In the Czech Republic, a prevalence of about 1% was determined, and in Greece, 9.6%. In contrast, in a study of domestic dogs in Serbia, T. vulpis was the most common intestinal parasite and was detectable in 47% of the animals examined. In the northeastern U.S., 15% of domestic dogs were infested.[10] In Nigeria, it was detected in only 0.5% of animals in one study, but was significantly more common in another study, and in Gabon, 50% of domestic dogs were infected. In Brazil, the frequency of infection was 7%, and in Thailand, 20.5%. In Australia, T. vulpis was the most common nematode in adult dogs, with a prevalence of 41%. In red foxes, the frequency of infestation is 0.5%. The disease-causing effect of "T. vulpis" is moderate. Infected dogs show diarrhea that is bloody, in less severe cases interspersed with mucus. The animals become emaciated, young animals are retarded in growth, and anemia may develop in severely infested dogs. A definite diagnosis can only be made by detection in the feces by means of flotation procedures. Dwarf nematode infection (strongyloidiasis). Infection with the dwarf nematode "Strongyloides canis" can occur by ingestion of infectious larvae via the mother's milk, peroral ingestion or by active penetration of the larvae through the skin. Autoinfection, i.e., infection of the same animal by larvae excreted by it, is possible. "S. canis" parasitizes in the small intestine. The eggs are about 50 µm long and already contain the infective larva when excreted with the feces. A prevalence of 1.8% has been determined in Greek herding and hunting dogs, and 2% in domestic dogs in Thailand. Strongyloidiasis causes acute to chronic diarrhea in puppies, with occasional constipation. Diagnosis can be made by detecting the eggs in feces using flotation techniques. Stomach worm infection. Gastric worms ("Physaloptera" spp.) belong to a worldwide distributed genus of nematodes that can infest the mucosa of the stomach and duodenum. Male worms are up to 30 mm long, females up to 40 mm long. The eggs are oval, thick-shelled, 55 × 32 µm in size, and already contain a larva. The larvae form cysts in various insects - beetles, cockroaches, and crickets in particular are intermediate hosts. Mice and frogs can also infect the dog as collective hosts. The larvae hatch in the stomach, attach directly to the mucosa, and molt into adults (sexually mature worms). The stomach worms cause damage to the gastric mucosa, leading to gastritis, bleeding and chronic vomiting. In severe infection, weight loss and anemia occur. Detection of the eggs in feces by the flotation method is uncertain, as they hardly float up. Therefore, there are no systematic studies on the frequency of occurrence. A definite diagnosis can be made using gastric lavage samples or gastroscopy. Esophageal worm infection. The esophageal worm ("Spirocerca lupi") is a bright red worm that causes nodules in the esophageal wall. Male worms measure about 40 mm, and female worms are about 70 mm long. Infection occurs perorally via intermediate hosts (various dung beetles) or via paratenic hosts such as chickens, reptiles, and rodents infected by eating the beetles. The larva migrates through the wall of the aorta, where it remains for about three months, and from there into the esophageal wall, where it develops into the adult worm. The prepatency is five to six months. The eggs are cylindrical in shape, have rounded caps, a thin, smooth wall, and measure 30-37 × 11-15 µm. At the time of shedding, they already contain the larva. The infection is common in the southern United States and in tropical countries. In Gabon, the parasite could be detected in a quarter of domestic dogs. The worms can occasionally cause an aortic aneurysm during their migration, but often infested dogs are asymptomatic. In the esophagus itself, S. lupi causes a granulomatous tissue reaction, which without treatment very often degenerates and then forms various malignant tumors. In addition to squamous cell carcinomas and fibrosarcomas, the esophageal cells can also degenerate into osteosarcomas. The tumor-induced space-occupying lesion in the thorax can also lead to hypertrophic osteopathy. Infection is diagnosed by endoscopy. This shows a mass in the esophagus with parasites at the wart-like openings. The diagnosis can be confirmed by the detection of embryonated eggs in the feces. Liver hairworm infection. The liver hairworm "Capillaria hepatica" is found primarily in rodents and lagomorphs; infections of dogs are rare. Infection occurs by eating the liver of a rodent. Clinically, symptoms such as abdominal discomfort and hepatomegalia occur as the larvae migrate through the liver and lay eggs. A definite diagnosis can only be made by liver biopsy. Parasitoses of the respiratory tract. Lung hairworm infection (capillariasis). The lung hairworm ("Capillaria aerophila", Syn.: "Eucoleus aerophilus") is up to 25 mm long and parasitizes in the lower airways. The eggs produced by the female worm have two polar pads and a colorless to greenish, granular shell. They enter the gastrointestinal tract through high coughing and swallowing and eventually enter the environment through feces. Infection occurs through ingestion of food or water contaminated with eggs. Larvae hatch in the intestine and enter the lungs through the bloodstream. The prepatency is about 40 days. In Germany, the prevalence of infection in domestic dogs was found to be 2.3%, in Austria 0.2%, in the Czech Republic 0.6%, and in Canada 0.3%. In red foxes in southern England, "C. aerophila" was found to have a prevalence of 0.2%, whereas in Denmark it was 74%, making lung hairworms one of the most prevalent nematodes, and foxes a significant natural reservoir of pathogens for infecting dogs. Other predators such as wolves, tanuki, marten-like animals, lynxes, and cats are also infested. Infestation with lung hairworm rarely causes clinical symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and nasal discharge. However, secondary bacterial infection can result in fatal bronchopneumonia. Diagnosis can be made by fecal examination using a flotation method to detect eggs or by lung biopsy. Lungworm infection. The lungworm "Crenosoma vulpis" is up to 1.6 cm long and is transmitted indirectly by eating intermediate hosts such as snails. It colonizes the trachea and bronchi. The main host is the red fox, but dogs, tanuki, wolves, and coyotes are also infested. C. vulpis has been detected in about 1% of domestic dogs in Germany, and in dogs with pulmonary symptoms in 2.4 to 6% of animals. In Canada, an infection rate of 3.2% has been determined. In red foxes in Denmark, a prevalence of 17% has been determined, and in North America, infection rates range from 25 to 50% - thus, the red fox can be considered a natural primary host. Clinically, infection is characterized by chronic cough and resembles allergic bronchitis. Detection of "C. vulpis" in fecal samples using standard flotation procedures is relatively uncertain, with only 28.5% of fecal samples positive using the larval outmigration procedure also yielding a positive result using the standard procedure. Filaroididae. Filaroididae are a group of nematodes that parasitize in the lungs and trachea. The most common species are "Oslerus osleri" (syn. "Filaroides osleri"), which parasitizes in the trachea - especially in the area of the tracheal bifurcation (bifurcatio tracheae) - (oslerosis) and "Filaroides hirthi", which infects the lung tissue (filaroidosis). Male O. osleri grow to about 6–7 mm, females 10 to 13 mm. Eggs measure 80-120 × 60-70 µm, and larva L1 is about 250 µm long. F. hirthi is 2–3 mm (male) or 7–13 mm (female), and larva L1 is 240-290 µm long. "Andersonstrongylus milksi" (syn. "Filaroides milksi") is a rare member of the Filaroididae in dogs and is largely similar to "Filaroides hirthi" in appearance, life cycle, and clinical presentation. The parasites cause small nodules in the area of the bifurcation of the trachea or in the lung tissue; dead worms can also cause larger granulomas. The female worms lay eggs, which hatch into larvae that develop into the adult worm over five molts. Infection occurs either through eggs or the first larva, usually through direct contact with saliva, nasal secretions, or regurgitated stomach contents when the mother feeds the puppies. Infection via coprophagia is possible but rare. Self-infection of infested animals is also possible because the worms do not require an intermediate host. During infection, the larva migrates from the intestine via blood or lymphatic vessels into the bloodstream, from where it enters the lungs or tracheal wall and develops into the adult worm. The prepatency for "O. osleri" is ten weeks, and for "F. hirthi" five weeks. The members of the Filaroididae occur worldwide. O. osleri is most common in foxes and other wild canines; infections of domestic dogs are rare. F. hirthi was first observed in beagle breed dogs in the United States, but now occurs worldwide and in other dog breeds, but especially in beagles kept as laboratory dogs. Infection with "O. osleri" causes chronic inflammation of the trachea and bronchi with a severe dry cough and abnormal breath sounds on inspiration. The disease usually does not manifest until the end of the first year of life and does not respond to antibiotic treatment. The simultaneous appearance of similar symptoms in the mother and her puppies is an indication of such an infection. Occasionally, seizure-like dyspnea may occur on exertion. For the most part, fever does not occur. Detection of nodules by means of pulmonary endoscopy, possibly also on chest radiographs, and of larvae in lung lavage fluid or tracheal swabs can be used for diagnosis. Detection of larvae in feces by flotation methods is uncertain, especially since larvae are excreted only irregularly in feces, and not at all during the relatively long prepatency. Parasitoses of the bloodstream. Heartworm infestation (dirofilariosis). The causative agent of the disease is "Dirofilaria immitis", a nematode 1 mm thick and 20–30 cm long. It requires an intermediate host for its development; part of the development cycle - from the larval stage L1 to L3 (microfilariae) - takes place in mosquitoes. Transmission to the dog occurs during the sucking act. In the subcutis, the larva L4 develops, which enters the bloodstream where it sheds its skin to become the adult worms. The adult heartworms colonize the right half of the heart, the pulmonary vascular trunk and the sections of the vena cava close to the heart. Only about six months after infection do the females in turn produce microfilariae (larva L1), which enter smaller blood vessels with the blood and are again ingested by mosquitoes during the act of sucking. The microfilariae are then ingested by mosquitoes. To date, over 70 species of mosquitoes have been identified as vectors, although none are native to Central Europe. In Turkey, 26% of domestic dogs have antibodies to D. immitis (seroprevalence). In the southern states of the U.S., seroprevalence is 4%, and in the northern states it is 1%. In the Australian state of Victoria, antibodies to D. immitis have been detected in 8% of dogs over two years of age, and in South Korea, seroprevalence is approximately 40%. The number of dogs infected with D. immitis has been reported in the past. Infected animals show reduced performance with the development of the mature worms, i.e. only about six months after infection, and tire quickly. Right heart failure develops with congestion and dilatation of the right side of the heart (cor pulmonale), which manifests itself in shortness of breath, coughing and the formation of edema. Liver and kidney failure may also develop as a result of heart failure. For diagnosis, the serological detection of D. immitis antigen is preferably used, which is highly specific and sensitive. In addition, microscopic detection of microfilariae is possible by blood examination with enrichment or occasionally by simple blood smear. However, these detections are limited to the phases when microfilariae are truly present in greater numbers in the blood, and are therefore considered to be of low sensitivity due to many false-negative findings. Angiostrongylosis. The French heartworm ("Angiostrongylus vasorum") is a parasite of the pulmonary vascular trunk, pulmonary arteries and right ventricle. The very thin (170-360 µm), pink worms grow to 1.4 to 2 cm in length. Prepatency varies from 35 to 60 days. The main end host of the parasite is foxes, but dogs, wolves, coyotes, badgers, pampas foxes, Brazilian fighting foxes, crab foxes and lesser pandas are also infested. Originally, the parasite was mainly widespread in France, Denmark and Great Britain. Worldwide, the frequency of infection has been increasing significantly for several years, with endemic foci also in the United States, South America, Australia, and the Asian part of Russia. Recent figures show an infection frequency in Germany of 7.4% in animals with pulmonary disease or 0.5% of the total dog population. Female worms lay undifferentiated eggs that enter the pulmonary capillaries via the bloodstream, where larvae L1 hatch and migrate to the lower airways. The larvae are coughed up, swallowed, and excreted in the feces. The duration of excretion (patency) is up to five years. In intermediate hosts (various snail species), they develop into the infective larva L3. After ingestion, the larvae penetrate the intestinal wall and develop further in the lymph nodes of the abdominal cavity. They then enter the right ventricle and pulmonary arteries by the bloodstream, where they molt into adult worms. The larvae reach the pulmonary arteries ten days after peroral infection and cause severe pulmonary changes and coagulopathy to occur. Occasionally, the worms and larvae also migrate to other organs ("larva migrans"). Clinically, affected dogs show a slowly progressive reduction in cardiac and/or pulmonary function. Chronic cough, respiratory distress, food refusal and weight loss, diarrhea, central nervous signs, and tissue hemorrhage are also common symptoms. Diagnosis is made by detection of larva L1 in feces using larval emigration procedures. The time-consuming larval emigration procedure can be replaced by serological (sandwich ELISA) or PCR detection. A rapid test (IDEXX Angio Detect) is available for serological detection. Parasitoses of the urinary organs. Giant kidney worm infection. The giant kidney worm ("Dioctophyme renale"; syn. "Dioctophyma renale") is the largest known parasitic nematode and can infest the kidney and occasionally the abdominal cavity in dogs. Female worms reach lengths of over one meter by up to 12 mm in diameter; male worms measure 20 cm by 6–8 mm. Both sexes are blood red in color. The parasite is distributed worldwide, but is rare in Europe. It is not restricted to the dog as the final host, but can infect most mammals (including humans). Reproduction and egg excretion can only occur if the same kidney is infested by both a female and a male worm and the worms have already perforated the renal pelvis. Eggs are excreted in the urine via the renal pelvis. These eggs are oval to cylindrical, yellow-brown, thick-walled, with a rough, knobbed surface, and 71-84 × 45-52 µm in size. The eggs embryonate within two weeks to three months, depending on the ambient temperature, and then become infectious to intermediate hosts. Infection occurs through consumption of intermediate or paratenic hosts, which contain cysts with larvae of the parasite. Intermediate hosts are earthworms and aquatic oligochaeta, in which larva L1 hatches and develops to larva L3; paratenic hosts are freshwater fish or frogs, in which larva L3 encapsulates in muscle flesh. The larva is released from its cyst in the digestive tract of the final host, penetrates the intestinal wall, and migrates to the liver for about 50 days. Subsequently, it penetrates directly through the abdominal cavity into the kidney, where it develops into the adult worm. The right kidney is more frequently affected than the left. In dogs, however, the parasite quite often remains in the abdominal cavity, which has less serious consequences for the dog than an infection of the kidney. The infected kidney is slowly destroyed by the parasite, which usually also perforates the renal pelvis in the process. Since eggs in the urine occur very rarely, their detection is unsuitable for diagnosis. Kidney worm infection can be detected by sonography. Urinary bladder hairworm infection. The urinary bladder hairworm "Capillaria plica" is 13 to 60 mm long and colonizes the urinary bladder, occasionally the ureter and renal pelvis. The eggs are 63-68 × 24-27 µm, capped, and have a slightly roughened shell. They are excreted in the urine. Earthworms serve as intermediate hosts, in which the infective larva L1 develops. Infection occurs by ingestion of the intermediate hosts or indirectly via collective hosts. In domestic dogs in larger kennels, up to three quarters of the animals may be infested. In red foxes in Denmark, a prevalence of 80% was found, making urinary bladder hairworms the most abundant nematode, and foxes a significant natural reservoir of pathogens for infecting dogs. "C. plica" rarely causes symptoms of disease. In more severe infections, urinary bladder inflammation with urinary urgency and urinary incontinence may occur. Diagnosis can be made by detection in urine, but not in animals younger than eight months due to long prepatency. Parasitoses of the skin. Peloderose. "Pelodera strongyloides" (syn. "Rhabditis strongyloides") is a normally free-living nematode that occurs worldwide in moist, decaying organic material and whose larva L3 occasionally infects the skin of dogs. Infection occurs through direct contact with larvae-containing material in moist and soiled bedding (for example, when moist straw is used as bedding). It is unclear whether the larvae can penetrate healthy skin; in any case, pre-existing skin diseases and moist conditions that soften the skin favor infection. The larvae parasitize in the hair follicles and the upper layers of the dermis. Lesions are usually confined to those parts of the skin that have been in direct contact with the infectious material, most commonly the abdomen, lower chest, and extremities. The affected skin is reddened, moderately to severely inflamed, and partially to completely hairless. There is marked itching, which can lead to further skin lesions (crusting) and secondary bacterial infections. Usually the disease is self-limiting, partly because the dog is a false host for the worms. Diagnosis is made by skin scraping, in which the larvae, measuring about 600×38 µm, can be easily identified with a microscope. Dracunculosis. "Dracunculus insignis" is a nematode found primarily in North America, with raccoons as its primary host. The medina worm ("D. medinensis") is found in Asia and Africa and infects numerous mammals including humans. Both parasites are occasionally found in domestic dogs in these areas. Infection occurs perorally by ingestion of water containing "cyclops", which serve as intermediate hosts, or indirectly by ingestion of aggregate hosts such as frogs. The larvae are released during digestion and bore through the intestinal wall. Female worms migrate to the subcutis after mating. Here they form painful and sometimes fistulous pseudocysts that burst on contact with water and release the larvae, which are about 0.5 mm long. Diagnosis can be made by detecting the larvae or the female worms in such cysts. Cutaneous dirofilariasis. "Dirofilaria repens" is a parasite of the subcutaneous tissue in dogs. Mosquitoes act as intermediate hosts and vectors. It occurs mainly in southern, southern eastern and western Europe as well as in large parts of Asia, but is spreading further and further into northern Europe and is increasingly detected in Germany as well. Infestation with D. repens occasionally causes skin nodules, swelling, itching, abscesses, and hair loss, but often progresses completely without clinical symptoms. The acid phosphatase reaction can be used for diagnosis. Rare filariases. "Acanthocheilonema reconditum" (syn. "Dipetalonema reconditum") occurs in the US and southern Europe. infection rates are 16.5% in southern Italy and up to 8% in Greece. Cat and dog fleas serve as vectors. The worms parasitize primarily in the subcutis, with a small proportion of parasites also found in internal organs. "Cercopithifilaria grassi" (syn. "Dipetalonema grassi", "Acanthocheilonema grassi") occurs in southern Europe, in Greece about 1% of dogs are infested. The carrier is the brown dog tick. The larvae (microfilariae) parasitize in the skin. "Dipetalonema dracunculoides" (syn. "Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides") occurs in Africa and Spain. In Africa, louse flies are the main vectors; in Spain, where the prevalence is 1.5%, the brown dog tick is the vector. The prepatency is 2–3 months. Parasitoses of the eyes. Thelaziose. Thelaziosis is caused by members of the genus Thelazia. They are whitish nematodes about 1.5 cm long. "Thelazia callipeda" is particularly widespread in the Far East (Japan, China, Korea, India and Russia), but is also a frequent pathogen of eye diseases in some regions of Italy with infestation rates of up to 60%. In Switzerland and France, individual cases have been increasing recently. In Germany, four cases have been documented so far, three of them after a stay in Italy. "Thelazia californiensis" is widespread in California. The biology of these nematodes has not been definitively clarified; flies are suspected as vectors, whi ch ingest the larva L1 and in which development up to the infective larva L3 takes place. Thelazia parasitize on the eyeball under the nictitating membrane as well as in the lacrimal ducts and cause conjunctivitis and increased lacrimation. Obstruction of the lacrimal ducts or corneal inflammation may also occur. In case of heavy infection, the worms are already visible to the naked eye. A definite diagnosis can be made by detecting the worms or their larvae in eyewash samples or a biopsy of the lacrimal gland. Onchocerciasis. The causative agent of canine onchocerciasis is "Onchocerca lupi". The disease occurs in North America and some European countries (Greece, Hungary), but is rare - 64 cases have been described to date. The worms cause pea- to bean-sized granulomatous nodules in the sclera, ocular periphery, and conjunctiva. In some circumstances, lymphoplasmacytic inflammation of the medial ocular sclera may develop. Diagnosis can be made by detecting the worms in the nodules. Other parasitoses. Trichinella infection (trichinellosis). Trichinae (Trichinella spp.) are a genus of nematodes whose larvae migrate into skeletal muscle. Trichinae have no external phase; infection occurs through the consumption of raw muscle meat from an infested animal. In Europe, "Trichinella spiralis" is most common in domestic animals; "Trichinella britovi" and "Trichinella nativa" are also found in dogs. In the intestine, the muscle meat and cyst capsules are digested, releasing the larvae, which penetrate the mucosa of the duodenum and jejunum. There they develop into adult trichinae within about four days. After mating, the female worms bore deeper into the mucosa and lay up to 1500 eggs per individual over four to 16 weeks. The hatched larvae are about 100 microns long. They migrate first into the lymphatic vessels and then via the portal vein into the peripheral vascular system. Once they reach the musculature in the process, they leave the blood vessel and bore into a single muscle fiber. There they grow rapidly to a length of 1 mm, encapsulate and begin to take on the typical curled shape. Capsule formation in muscle tissue begins about 15 days after infection and is complete after four to eight weeks - the host's flesh is then infectious. Larvae can remain infectious in the muscles of a host for years; they are most commonly found in the diaphragm, tongue, masseter muscles, and intercostal muscles. Little data exist on the frequency of Trichinella infection in dogs. In Finland, which has a very high prevalence of Trichinella in wildlife, dogs were serologically found to have an infection frequency between 4.9% and 8.6%. However, in the same study, cysts were detected in the muscle of only one of 102 dogs. In China, where dogs are slaughtered for human consumption, trichinae were detected in an average of 16.2% of slaughtered dogs during trichinae inspection, with prevalence varying from 1.2% to 44.8% depending on the region. Raccoon roundworm infection. The raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is a relative of the roundworm in dogs ("Toxocara canis", see above), which specializes in the raccoon as the final host. In Germany, 70% of all raccoons are infected with the parasite. Infections of the dog as the final host and egg excretor are known from the US, tend to be increasing in frequency and represent a considerable zoonotic risk. Clinically more serious, however, is infection of the dog as an off-target host by ingestion of eggs. The larva of the raccoon roundworm very often migrates to the central nervous system of the offending host, where it causes severe neurological deficits that can be fatal. Combat. Most infections are rather harmless for adult dogs, as a pathogen-host balance is established when the immune system is intact. However, since some of them can cause health disorders and some also pose a potential danger to humans, regular worming treatments for dogs are quite sensible. In particular, dogs in larger holdings, young animals, dogs in contact with other animals, hunting dogs, strays, and animals fed raw meat products are at higher risk of infection. The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) - the European association of experts on parasites in dogs and cats - has therefore issued recommendations for the control of worm infections. These are adapted to regional specifics by national veterinary societies. In the United States, there are also such guidelines, issued here by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). The recommendations, which were last adapted in July 2014 according to the ESCCAP guidelines for Germany, aim to protect dogs "(...) from infections with worms and their consequences through professional diagnostics, medication and prevention." Regular control is recommended especially for roundworms. Since puppies can be infected with roundworms at birth, they should be dewormed every 14 days from two weeks of age until weaning. Nursing bitches should also be treated during the first puppy deworming. Only monthly deworming offers reliable protection against passing on roundworms. According to ESCCAP, a monthly rotation may be considered for dogs that have a lot of contact with other dogs, have regular unsupervised exercise, or have close contact in families with young children. In principle, however, an individual risk assessment should be carried out for each animal. If this is not possible or if infections cannot be excluded by diagnostic tests, deworming four times a year is recommended. For special events, e.g. a sports competition or an exhibition, the ESCCAP recommends deworming once about four weeks before and again two to four weeks after the event. For treatment against roundworms, drugs based on emodepside, fenbendazole, flubendazole, mebendazole, milbemycin oxime, moxidectin, pyrantel and selamectin are approved in Germany for domestic dogs. These drugs are broad-spectrum anthelmintics and also exert activity against most other nematodes found in dogs. No preparation is currently approved for the treatment of pregnant bitches, although experimental studies have shown that the use of selamectin or emodepside in pregnancy effectively prevents infection of unborn puppies. Heartworm control in Germany only plays a role in dogs that are to be taken to endemic foreign countries (including southern and eastern European countries) or come from there. Moxidectin, milbemycinoxime, and selamectin are currently approved for therapy and prophylaxis of heartworm disease. In addition, protection with insect repellents such as permethrin or deltamethrin is recommended when traveling to heartworm endemic areas. To minimize the infection pressure with worms in general, control of parasites in the environment is also important. Feces should be collected daily and disposed of with household waste. Roundworm eggs, for example, are infectious in moist soil for up to four years, and whipworm eggs for over six years. These eggs have high tenacity, but are sensitive to prolonged temperatures above 35 °C and drought. Regular cleaning and disinfection measures are strongly recommended. Floors can be effectively cleaned with a steam cleaner at over 60 °C, care should be taken to ensure good drying afterwards. Flaming the kennel floor ensures elimination or at least reduction of infectious eggs and larvae. Most disinfectants are not effective against nematode eggs, nor are hand disinfectants, so gloves should be worn when handling feces. Dangers for humans. Humans are false hosts for the canine roundworm "Toxocara canis" and the canine hookworm ("Ancylostoma caninum"), i.e. the larvae damage infected organs but do not develop into adult worms. Both are the most important zoonotic agents among canine nematodes in Central Europe. Infection with "T. canis" usually occurs via smear infection through peroral ingestion of soil contaminated with dog feces. Farmers, gardeners, canal workers, veterinarians and small children (playing in the sandbox) are particularly at risk. In Austria, antibodies to "T. canis" have been detected in 3.7% of healthy individuals (seroprevalence), and in 44% of individuals in exposed occupations. In Slovakia, seroprevalence has been found to be 12% in healthy blood donors from urban areas and 17% in those from rural areas. In the United States, 14% of the population is seropositive. An Egyptian study determined a seroprevalence of 18% in healthy adults, and a similarly high infection rate was found in children from rural regions in China. In Jordan, the seroprevalence is 11%, in Nigeria 30%, and in rural areas of Argentina 23%. However, these seroprevalence rates only indicate what percentage of the population has experienced an infection. However, such an infection does not necessarily have to result in disease, but can also be fought off by the immune system without symptoms of disease. In sandboxes of large European cities, contamination with worm eggs has been found in 10-100% of samples. Illnesses occur primarily in children and adolescents. The larvae of the canine roundworm can infect a wide variety of organs as visceral migrant larvae (larva migrans visceralis), where they cause severe tissue damage. The eyes, lungs, liver, and central nervous system are most commonly affected. The larvae of "A. caninum" can penetrate the skin when walking barefoot over floors contaminated with dog feces. There, as migratory larvae ("larva migrans cutanea", "skin mole"), they cause intensely itchy reddening of the skin. The ducts bored by the larvae are often visible to the naked eye. The disease usually heals spontaneously, although this can take months. Infections of this type are rare in Central Europe, however, but are one of the most common skin diseases in tropical and subtropical regions. In addition, "A. caninum" can also cause intestinal inflammation with signs of an acute abdomen. Of the filariae, the heartworm ("Dirofilaria immitis") and "Dirofilaria repens" are zoonotic agents. "D. immitis" rarely causes disease in humans, although about 20% of the population in endemic areas have antibodies. In most cases, larval encapsulation occurs in the lungs. More than 400 cases have been described for "D. repens", in Europe mainly in Italy and France. Seroprevalence in humans is 68% in Italy and 22% in France. The adult worms migrate mainly to the subcutis, but can invade all kinds of organs. The dog plays a role in the spread of trichinellosis in only a few regions of the world. In China, the consumption of dog meat is an important source of infection for humans. For infestation with the eye worm (thelaziosis), four human cases have been described so far in Italy and France, but the disease is particularly widespread among the poorer population in Asia. In addition, dogs may contribute to the spread of non-host-specific parasites such as the giant kidney worm or medina worm. However, the epidemiological significance of domestic dogs for human infections has not yet been investigated for these parasites. To avoid zoonotic worm infections in humans, hygiene is one of the most important preventive measures. These include washing hands, disposing of dog and cat feces, and also refraining from eating unwashed vegetables.

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800 (film)

800 is an upcoming 2023 Indian Tamil-language biographical sports drama based on the life and career of cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan, the highest wicket-taker in the history of cricket. The film is directed by M.S. Sripathy, written by M.S. Sripathy and Shehan Karunatilaka, produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures and Vivek Rangachari, and presented by Sridevi Movies, Sivalenka Krishna Prasad. It stars Madhur Mittal and Mahima Nambiar in the lead roles. The film is set to release on 6th October 2023. Synopsis. 800 is based on Muthiah Muralidaran’s life, the champion who set the record for taking 800 wickets in Test Cricket. The story captures the many facets of Muralidaran’s life; the tale of a chucker who didn’t play by the rules, an oppressed Tamil who championed Sri Lankan Cricket, and went on to become one of the greatest cricketers ever. It reveals how Murali finds solace in cricket, stands up to bullies, and transforms from an excitable pace bowler into the highest wicket-taker in cricket’s history. It also dives deep into the issue of nationality versus humanity. Murali, being an ethnic Tamil, has to prove his commitment to the Lankan team and fans. The film also gives insight into the tumultuous period surrounding his 'controversial' bowling and how it briefly derailed his cricket career.

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2023 Rajasthan Premier League

The 2023 Rajasthan Premier League was the inaugural First edition of the RPL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Rajasthan, India.The league was formed by the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) in 2023.The tournament was played between 27 August to 10 September 2023. Points table. Advanced to the qualifier Advanced to the eliminator

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List of Luxembourg women Twenty20 International cricketers

This is a list of Luxembourg women Twenty20 International cricketers. A Twenty20 International (T20I) is an international cricket match between two representative teams. A Twenty20 International is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket. In April 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) granted full international status to Twenty20 women's matches played between member sides from 1 July 2018 onwards. The list is arranged in the order in which each player won her first Twenty20 cap. Where more than one player won her first Twenty20 cap in the same match, those players are listed alphabetically by surname.

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Gemma Lane

Gemma Lucy Lane (born 13 May 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Hampshire and Western Storm. She plays as a right-arm medium bowler. Early life. Lane was born on 13 May 2003 in Frimley, Surrey. Domestic career. Lane made her county debut in 2021, for Hampshire against Middlesex in the Women's Twenty20 Cup. She went on to play five further matches for the side in the tournament, taking three wickets at an average of 24.66. She played seven matches in the 2022 Women's Twenty20 Cup, taking two wickets. She took six wickets for the side in the 2023 Women's Twenty20 Cup, at an average of 10.16. Lane was named in the Southern Vipers squad for the 2021 season, but did not play a match. She was not initially named in the side's squad for the 2022 season, but was first named in a matchday squad for the Vipers' match against Lightning on 16 July. In September 2023, she joined Western Storm on a pay as you play contract. She made her debut for the side on 5 September 2023, against Sunrisers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

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Ariana Dowse

Ariana Dowse (born 8 February 2001) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Berkshire and Sunrisers. She plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter. She previously played for Sussex and Hampshire. Early life. Dowse was born on 8 February 2001 in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and attended Bede's School and Solent University. Domestic career. Dowse made her county debut in 2017, for Sussex against Nottinghamshire. She went on to play nine matches overall for the side that season. She moved to Hampshire ahead of the 2018 season, and won the Women's County Championship in her first season with the side. She went on to play for the side until the end of the 2022 season. She joined Berkshire in 2023, and scored a century on debut for the side in the Women's London Championship, 118 against Sussex. Dowse was included in the Southern Vipers squad between 2020 and 2022, but did not play a match for the side. In 2023, she began training with Sunrisers, and signed a contract with the side in September 2023. She made her debut for the side on 5 September 2023, against Western Storm in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. Dowse played for Tornadoes during the April 2023 edition of the FairBreak Invitational T20, playing six matches and making four dismissals.

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Temperance Athletic F.C.

Temperance Athletic Football Club was a football club from north-west Glasgow. History. Temperance Athletic, also known as Glasgow Temperance Athletic, was one of several clubs formed in the 1880s by those who adhered to the Temperance movement. The club's existence overlapped with that of United Abstainers of Crosshill, which diluted the potential membership pool. The club was formed in June 1887 for total abstainers, as a general athletic club, aimed also at playing rounders and cricket; indeed the club's first fixture was a rounders match against Citizen at Ruchill Park. Its first recorded football match was a 6–0 defeat at Southern Athletic in autumn 1887. Despite a run of unimpressive results in 1887–88 (its only win of any note being 2–1 at Carlton in February), the club turned senior in August, and entered the 1888–89 Scottish Cup and Glasgow Cup. The club may have been hoping to spread the message that teetotalism was not an impediment to athletic performance, given attempts to set up Temperance Athletic clubs by its Glaswegian members elsewhere in Scotland. However, as far as the Scottish Cup was concerned, the message backfired, as neighbours Cowlairs inflicted on the club the biggest defeat of the first round, by a score of 18 goals to 2. A fortnight later the club recovered enough to lose only 3–2 against Southern Athletic, the outcome perhaps tempered by it being the visitors' only ever competitive victory. In the first round of the 1889–90 Scottish Cup, the Athletic scratched to Summerton Athletic, and the club also scratched to Carrington in the first round of the Glasgow Cup. There is no further record of the club; an 11–6 win at the obscure Vale Rose club at the end of the year appears to refer to a club from Alexandria, Dumbartonshire. Unsurprisingly the club did not renew its Scottish FA membership for the following season and it was also removed from the Glasgow FA roll. Colours. The club wore blue and white vertically striped shirts with blue knickers. The colours may have been inspired by the blue ribbons worn by those who had taken the pledge. Ground. The club's original football pitch was Ruchill Park, which was (and is) a public park. In order to turn senior, the club needed a private ground, and it obtained the use of Saracen Park, which had been the ground of Possilpark.

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HypeRice

HypeRice is an American health technology company founded in 2010. It designs and manufactures recovery and movement enhancement products. History. HypeRice was founded in Southern California in 2010 and its first product was an ice-compression wrap to help with sports-related injuries. Kobe Bryant, the American professional basketball player, became the first recipient of the HypeRice Knee ice and compression wrap. In 2014, HypeRice launched a campaign through Kickstarter and a year later it launched the Vyper 1 into mass production. Blake Griffin and Lindsey Vonn became ambassadors of Hypersphere for pre and post-training sessions. In 2016, the company started production of Venom, a heat and vibration wearable back device for muscle warm-up and recovery. Later in 2017, it launched of Venom Leg and Venom Shoulder products. In 2020, HypeRice acquired Normatec. During 2020, the company introduced some other products. Also in 2020, HypeRice signed a deal with the NBA for a season ahead of the brand's original timeline because of the advantages afforded to the brand by the ‘NBA Bubble’. Through the partnership with the PGA TOUR, Hyperice changed the on-course rules to allow players access to percussion massage during competitive play. At the same time, Hyperice raised $48 million in a new round of investments and had a valuation of $700 million. In 2021, the company approved two purchases, the first was Recoverx, a San Diego-based technology company specializing in intelligent contrast technologies, and the next — Core, a mental wellness company. The company's investors and sponsored athletes are NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland, India's cricket captain Virat Kohli etc.

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Shoaib Ali Bukhari

Shoaib Ali Bukhari (Bengali: শোয়েব আলী বুখারী) is a cricket superfan from Bangladesh. He is known for attending matches at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur with tiger-themed body paint. Biography. Bukhari is a motor mechanic by profession and his father is a imam at a mosque. He has traveled to India, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe over nine years to support the Bangladesh national cricket team. He is supported by corporate entities, cricketers, and cricket board officials financially. He is referred to as "Tiger" by some Bangladesh cricketers.

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Clarence P. Moody

Clarence Percival Moody (11 August 1867 – 29 November 1937) was an Australian newspaper editor, sports journalist, cricket historian and bowls player. He made a significant contribution to the development and history of Test cricket. As a reporter he covered an Australian XI cricket tour of England in the early 1890s. At the first ever Sheffield Shield match, between South Australia and New South Wales, played at the Adelaide Oval in 1892, Moody, for the "South Australian Register", wrote that Ernie Jones, "Australia's first fast bowler", "bowled capitally in the second innings", adding that Jones should get stouter boots to prevent his left foot slipping when delivering. Having written for the "South Australian Register" under the pen name "Point", in 1894 he published "Australian Cricket and Cricketers: 1856 [to] 1893–94", an anthology of the game in Australia, and which included a list of Australia v England matches that came to be considered the definitive guide to what constituted a Test match and helped establish The Ashes tradition. Over the next few years, he went on to write other books, including "England v Australia: Cricket Reminiscences of Past Conflicts" (1898), for which he was the ghostwriter for George Giffen's autobiography. In 1912, Moody set up three short-lived newspapers – the "Sporting Mail" (1912–1914), "Saturday Mail" (1912–1917), and "The Mail" (May 1912, with an initial run of 18,000), the latter going into liquidation in late 1914, and eventually being merged into the "The News". After the First World War he moved to Sydney, where he continued to work in sports journalism. Moody married Eleanor Maud Barker in East Adelaide in May 1892. When he died in Sydney in November 1937, she and three of their children survived him, one son having died in the First World War.

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2023–24 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

The 2023–24 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is one of two first-class domestic cricket competitions that are being held in Pakistan during the 2023–24 season. It is the 67th edition of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, and it is contested by eight teams representing regional cricket associations. It ran concurrently with the non-first-class Hanif Mohammad Trophy, contested by ten regional associations; the winners of this competition would be promoted to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy for 2024–25. Squads. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed all the squads for the tournament. Points table. Points: <br> Outright Win: 16, Draw: 5, Tied: 8, Abandoned, 5 Winning Bonus Points: <br> Winning the match after follow-on: 2, Win with an innings margin: 1, Saving the match after follow-on: 1 Batting Points For First Innings (100 overs): <br> 200 Runs: 1, 250 Runs: 2, 300 Runs: 3, 350 Runs: 4, 400 Runs: 5 Bowling Points For First Innings (100 overs):

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Luxembourg women's national cricket team

The Luxembourg national women's cricket team is the team that represents Luxembourg in international women's cricket. The Luxembourg Cricket Federation became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1998 and an associate member in 2017. History. In April 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) granted full Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches that played between Luxembourg women and other ICC members after 1 July 2018 have been eligible for full WT20I status. Luxembourg women played as an international team for the first time in September 2021, in a friendly match against Belgium (who were preparing for their series of T20Is against Austria in Vienna). Playing at the Robert Schuman Oval in Évrange, Belgium scored 163 for 7 (Siofra Lawlor 2-24, Lydie Wykes-Templeman 2-30, Stella Wykes-Templeman 1-24). In reply Luxembourg scored 136 for 6, losing by 27 runs. Captain Kerry Fraser (15) and Lydie Wykes-Templeman (49) put on 118 for the second wicket. Lydie Wykes-Templeman has since played T20Is for France (2022-3). Luxembourg women national team played their first T20I match against Serbia on 5th September 2023 during the 2023 Greece Women's Quadrangular Series in Greece. Current Squad. Luxembourg's squad for the 2023 Greece Women's T20I Cricket Championship Records. International Match Summary — Luxembourg "Last updated 9 September 2023." Twenty20 International. T20I record versus other nations "Records complete to WT20I #1651. Last updated 9 September 2023."

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2023 UP T20 League

The 2023 UP T20 League was the inaugural edition of the UP T20 , a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in Uttarpradesh, India.The league was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) in 2023. The tournament was played between 27 August to 16 September 2023. Squads. Gorakhpur Lions. Abhishek Goswami (Captain), Rishabh Bansal, Mohsin Khan, Divyansh Chaturvedi, Sameer Choudhary, Kaartikaya Singh, Shivam Sharma, Abdul Rehman, Anshuman Pandey, Siddharth Yadav, Ankit Rathi, Yashovardhan Singh, Rishav Rai, Karan Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar, Vivek Kumar, Puneet Gupta, Ankit Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar Kanpur Superstars. Sameer Rizvi (Captain) ,Akshdeep Nath , Pranjal Saini, Ankit Rajpoot, Kushagra Sharma, Vivek, Aaqib Khan, Kartikeya Yadav, Ajay Kumar, Jashmer Dhankar, Rishabh Rajput, Ansh Yadav, Shivam Saraswat, Adarsh Singh, Rahul Rajpal, Vishal Pandey, Shubh Khanna, Shanu Saini, Prashant Chaudhary, Vineet Panwar Kashi Rudras. Karan Sharma, Shivam Mavi, Prince Yadav, Shiva Singh, Rajat Singhwal, Atal Behari Rai, Kamil Khan, Abhishek Yadav, Boby Yadav, Akshay Dubey, Sachin Singh Bishem, Priyanshu Pandey, Mirza Shahbaz, Aranav Baliyan, Ajay Singh, Ankur Malik Noida Super Kings. Nitish Rana (Captain), Shiven Malhotra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shantanu, Saurabh Kumar, Osho Mohan, Samarth Singh, Mohd Javed, Chaitanya Prashar, Almas Shaukat, Prashant Veer, Manish Solanki, Aditya Sharma, Rohit Dwivedi, Naman Tiwari, Arjun Bharadwaj, Nilotpalendu Pratap, Kunal Tyagi, Tarun Pawadia, Kishan Lucknow Falcons. Priyam Garg (Captain), Yash Dayal, Anjaneya Suryavanshi, Vineet Dubey, Aaradhaya Yadav, Mohd. Amaan, Kartikeya Jaiswal, Satya Prakash, Harsh Tyagi, Sudhanshu Sonkar, Kritagya Singh, Pradeep Yadav, Zeeshan Ansari, Nadeem, Shaurya Singh, Shubhang Raj, Vishal Gaur, Mukesh Kumar, Sawan Singh, Vikrant Chaudhary Meerut Mavericks. Madhav Kaushik (Captain), Rinku Singh, Akshay Sain, Kartik Tyagi, Yogendra Doyla, Divyansh Joshi, Abhinav Tiwari, Parth Jain, Kunal Yadav, Jamshed Alam, Swastik Chikara, Rohit Rajpal, Purnank Tyagi, Rajeev Chaturvedi, Shoaib Siddiqui, Vaibhav Chaudhary, Kuldeep Kumar, Yuvraj Yadav, Uvaish Ahmed, Rituraj Sharma External links. Season home at Crictraker Series home at Fancode

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2024 SA20

The 2024 SA20 will be the second season of the SA20, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in South Africa, organised by Cricket South Africa (CSA). The tournament was played from 10 January to 10 February 2024. Squads. The player auction took place on 27 September 2023. League stage. The full fixture list was released on 15 August 2023.

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John Hughes SC

John Hughes SC is an Antiguan association football club from the town of John Hughes that currently plays in the Premier Division. The club also fields a cricket team in the island's cricket league. History. The club was founded in 1999. In 2018 the club competed in the First Division, the second tier of football in the country. In May 2023, the club defeated Cedar Grove Blue Jays FC in the promotion/relegation play-off to earn promotion to the Premier Division the following season.

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Arjun Menon (coach)

Arjun Menon (born c. 1977) is a Singaporean cricket coach and former player. He represented the Singapore national cricket team and has coached a number of teams at international level, including Chile, Botswana, Malawi, Indonesia, and Singapore. Playing career. Menon began playing cricket at Saint Patrick's School, Singapore. He represented Singapore at youth level as a wicket-keeper and made his senior debut against United Arab Emirates in Malaysia. He made five senior appearances for Singapore. He discontinued his international career in 1999 when he moved to Australia to attend university. Coaching career. Menon was appointed head coach of Chile in the lead-up to the team's inaugural ICC tournament appearance at the 2006 World Cricket League Americas Division Three. In 2010 he was appointed head coach of Botswana, a position he held until 2013. Menon later coached Indonesia at the 2014 ICC East Asia-Pacific Men's Championship. Menon held various roles with the Singapore Cricket Association from 2015 to 2020, coaching Singapore to a gold medal in T20 cricket at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games. In 2020 he returned to Malawi as operations manager of Cricket Malawi on a three-year contract, shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malawi. He coached Malawi at the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier A.

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2023 AFL Grand Final

The 2023 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football match contested between Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, 30 September 2023. It was the 128th annual grand final of the Australian Football League (AFL), staged to determine the premiers for the 2023 AFL season. The match, attended by a capacity crowd of 100,024 spectators, was won by Collingwood by a margin of four points, marking the club's sixteenth VFL/AFL premiership and tying the record held jointly by Carlton and Essendon. The Norm Smith Medal was awarded to Collingwood's Bobby Hill. Background. Collingwood came into the 2023 season after a one-point 2022 preliminary final loss to the Sydney Swans. They finished the season on top of the ladder in 2023 with an 18–5 win loss record to claim the minor premiership for the twentieth time. They defeated Melbourne by seven points in the first qualifying final to progress to another preliminary final in which, in another close game, they defeated Greater Western Sydney by one point. Collingwood's last grand final appearance was the 2018 AFL Grand Final, which they lost to West Coast by five points. Brisbane also came into the 2023 season after a 2022 preliminary final loss in which they were comprehensively beaten by eventual premiers Geelong by 71 points. They qualified for the finals with a 17–6 win–loss record, finishing second on the ladder for the third time in five seasons. They beat Port Adelaide by 48 points in the second qualifying final to advance into another preliminary final, in which they came from five goals down in the first quarter to defeat Carlton by 16 points to make their first grand final appearance since the 2004 AFL Grand Final against Port Adelaide. Collingwood was aiming to win its sixteenth flag to equal Carlton and Essendon for the most premierships in VFL/AFL history and win its first premiership since 2010. Brisbane was aiming to win its fourth flag after winning three in a row in 2001, 2002 and 2003. This was the third grand final meeting between Collingwood and Brisbane, the two clubs having met in 2002 and 2003. In the 2023 home-and-away season, Brisbane beat Collingwood both home and away, defeating them 18.8 (116) to 11.17 (83) in round 4 at the Gabba, and then 19.10 (124) to 15.10 (100) in round 23 at Marvel Stadium. Collingwood opened as a slight favourite, with bookmakers offering odds of $1.77 for a Collingwood victory against Brisbane at $2.10 on the Monday before the match, and they quickly steadied to $1.75–$2.25 until the start of the match. Brisbane's Lachie Neale won the 2023 Brownlow Medal in the week leading up to the game. Entertainment. Around 1:40pm, US rock band Kiss performed on-stage as the main pre-game entertainment, with support being provided by Indigenous performers William Barton and Jess Hitchcock. As per tradition, Mike Brady also performed before the match. The staging and production for Kiss was purportedly the biggest at an Australian sporting event outside of the Olympics and Commonwealth Games ever. The concert featured hundreds of kids in Kiss make-up as well as elaborately coordinated pyrotechnics. Kiss's performance was generally well received by fans and critics, but some accused the band of lip-syncing, and Channel 7 was dragged on social media for cutting away from the guitar smash at the end of Kiss's set, which included hits "I Was Made for Lovin' You", "Shout It Out Loud" and "Rock and Roll All Nite". The half-time show featured Mark Seymour & The Undertow as well as Australian singer Kate Miller-Heidke, who prior to the match, also performed the national anthem. "All times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT +10)" Match summary. The match was played in sunny and very warm conditions, reaching . There was a capacity crowd of 100,024 spectators, matching the 2022 AFL Grand Final. First quarter. Nick Daicos scored the opening goal of the grand final for Collingwood at the four-minute mark after receiving a high tackle from Ryan Lester. Less than 30 seconds of game time later, Collingwood's Beau McCreery delivered a perfectly weighted kick to an outwardly leading Bobby Hill, who took the mark and kicked a goal. Zac Bailey opened the Lions' account at the 11-minute mark, and then two more goals—one from Lincoln McCarthy and Bailey's second—gave Brisbane the lead for the first time at the 25th minute of the opening term. Brody Mihocek's goal six minutes later restored the Magpies' lead, and Jordan De Goey's goal after the quarter-time siren gave Collingwood a ten-point lead at the first change. Magpies defender Nathan Murphy was subbed out of the game late in the opening term after receiving a head knock. Second quarter. The second quarter was high scoring, with the teams combining for 11 goals in the term. Charlie Cameron goaled virtually immediately upon resumption, and a goal from Hugh McCluggage restored Brisbane's lead after just over two minutes had elapsed in the second term. After Hill restored Collingwood's advantage, the Lions proceeded to score the next three majors—from Cameron, Joe Daniher and McCarthy—to open up a game-high 13-point lead just before time-on. However, Collingwood would charge into a six-point half-time lead after scoring four of the last five majors, with Jack Crisp's post-siren shot putting them in front at the long break. Third quarter. After the high-scoring spectacle of the second term, scoring would dry up considerably in the third quarter. Almost 12 minutes would elapse until the quarter's first major, courtesy of McCluggage. Brisbane's Deven Robertson goaled at the 19-minute mark, before Scott Pendlebury scored the Pies' only goal of the term at the 27th minute. Collingwood's poor conversion in the term (1.6) meant the lead was just four points at the final change despite Collingwood's general gameplay dominance. Final quarter. A tense stalemate would ensue for much of the dramatic final quarter; a goal would not be scored until the 19-minute mark, with Cameron scoring his third major to put Brisbane back in front. However, the Pies responded soon after with two match-defining majors—De Goey goaled just after time-on to restore Collingwood's lead, and Steele Sidebottom followed suit two minutes later to increase the margin to 10 points. With just over 90 seconds remaining in the grand final, Daniher scored his third goal to keep the result in doubt. With 79 seconds left on the clock, an advantage free kick after an Oleg Markov trip on Lachie Neale controversially resulted in a stoppage, and then a free kick for high tackling was paid against Oscar McInerney to Tom Mitchell gave Collingwood possession. The Magpies managed to maintain possession until the final siren, winning by four points to earn their 16th premiership, tying Essendon and Carlton's jointly held record. Teams. The teams were announced on Thursday, 28 September. Collingwood made one change to its preliminary final 23: forward Daniel McStay was ruled out with a knee injury suffered in the preliminary final, and he was replaced by Billy Frampton. Brisbane made no changes to its preliminary final 23. Two players under injury clouds—Collingwood vice captain Taylor Adams and Brisbane key defender Jack Payne—who had each played 23 games for the season but suffered low-grade injuries during the finals, were unable to regain their fitness and missed the game. At 62 years old, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan was the oldest coach of a team in a VFL/AFL grand final, and the second grand final coach—after Jack Worrall—to have never played any games at VFL/AFL level. The umpiring panel, comprising four field umpires (the first grand final to do so), four boundary umpires, two goal umpires and an emergency in each position, was announced on Wednesday, 27 September. Appointed to his eleventh grand final, Matt Stevic became the outright VFL/AFL record holder for most grand finals umpired. "Numbers in brackets represent the number of grand finals umpired." Scoreboard. <section begin="scoreboard"/> <section end="scoreboard"/> Media coverage. Television. Channel Seven. Seven's coverage began at 9am AEST with the Grand Final Brunch with Rebecca Maddern, Nic Naitanui, Dale Thomas, Jude Bolton, and roving reporters Georgie Parker and Campbell Brown from the concourse. This was followed by the Grand Final Countdown from 10:30am with Luke Darcy, Nathan Jones, Leigh Matthews, Jobe Watson and roving reporter Chris Johnson from outside the ground. Then, the Pre-match coverage from 12pm with Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Shaun Burgoyne and Luke Hodge on the hallowed turf of the MCG. This included the Colgate Grand Final Sprint, the Toyota Retiree Motorcade and the Telstra Pre-Match Entertainment featuring headline artist KISS and supporting performers William Barton & Jess Hitchcock and Mike Brady. From 2:10pm, there was commentary from the call team of James Brayshaw, Brian Taylor, Luke Hodge, Matthew Richardson, Abbey Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield, and the accompanying half-time analysis with Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Luke Hodge and Patrick Dangerfield alongside the Telstra Half-Time Entertainment with Mark Seymour & The Undertow featuring Kate Miller-Heidke. See the post-game presentations including the awarding of the Norm Smith and Jock McHale Medals as well as the lifting of the Premiership Cup with MC Hamish McLachlan, followed by all the interviews and analysis with James Brayshaw, Joel Selwood, Luke Hodge, Matthew Richardson and Abbey Holmes on the ground. As the winning side headed down into their rooms, Hamish McLachlan and Daisy Pearce collected thoughts from players, coaches, parents, and club legends. Viewership. In addition to the capacity crowd of 100,024, the TV audience for the 2023 AFL Grand Final was 4.98 million—plus an additional 756,000 on 7plus, for a total of 5.736 million. Fox Footy. Fox Footy's coverage began at 9am, simulcast on Kayo Sports, from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre with the annual North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast hosted by Dwayne Russell. Then, Grand Final Day on Fox from 10:15am with Kelli Underwood, Ben Dixon, Cameron Mooney and Alastair Lynch from the banks of the nearby Yarra River took place, and it continued from 10:45am with Kath Loughnan, Dermott Brereton, Brad Johnson and Eddie Betts. The search for the first person to clear the Yarra with the Sherrin continued with the annual Fox Footy Longest Kick from 11:30am with Jason Dunstall, Andrew Gaze and Ben Dixon, with Brisbane's Daniel Rich winning with a kick of , the second-longest kick in the competition's 8-year history. Grand Final Day on Fox then continued from 12:30pm, with Sarah Jones, Jason Dunstall, David King and Leigh Montagna, and Garry Lyon, Jonathan Brown, Nathan Buckley and Jordan Lewis from 1:15pm until the bounce at 2:30pm. As usual, due to contract terms, Fox Footy are not allowed to show the game live; therefore, Fox Footy channel went dormant until 6pm, where a replay is shown on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports. Reception. Besides being a ratings success, the game was held in extremely high regard by experts of the game. On "The Sunday Footy Show", Damian Barrett called it "as close to perfection as footy gets"; Kane Cornes called it "the best game I've ever seen, let alone a grand final" and that "it's gonna down in history"; and Matthew Lloyd said it was the best grand final he'd ever witnessed, adding that he thought it even surpassed the infamous 1989 VFL Grand Final.

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Valerie Winn

Valerie Margaret Ball-Winn (31 August 1929 – 27 March 2023) was a British athlete active during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Biography. Early life and family. Born in Colombo, Ceylon to Sir Nigel Ball, Ball-Winn relocated to Kew Gardens, London, in 1943. She attended Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth. She was married to Chris Winn, an athlete in rugby union and cricket, who died in 2017. They had two daughters and a son. Career. In 1948, Ball-Winn joined the Spartan Ladies Athletics Club and, over the next five years, competed in 81 races, winning 74. Competing as Valerie Ball and mentored by Olympic sprinter Harold Abrahams, she established a world record in the 880 yards in 1952 and participated in relay teams that set three world records: 4x220yd, 3x800m, and 3x800yd. Ball-Winn's successes contributed to debates surrounding women's participation in longer track events. Restrictions during the 1952 Olympics prevented her from competing in her signature distances. After her competitive career, Ball-Winn coached at Barn Elms, London, and was involved in tennis.

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Mercantile Mutual

The Mercantile Mutual Insurance Company was an Australian insurance and financial services company. It was established in 1878, and lasted until 2001, when it became part of ING Australia. The insurance portion of the business was later sold to ANZ and branded as OnePath in 2010. Mercantile Mutual sponsored the Australian domestic limited-overs cricket tournament from 1992 to 2001, when it was called the "Mercantile Mutual Cup".

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Greenpeace Lyng GM maize action

The Greenpeace Lyng GM maize action was a direct action on 26 July 1999 by 28 Greenpeace activist volunteers including its executive director Peter Mond, 4th Baron Melchett, during which a field containing genetically modified (GM) maize owned by agro-chemical company AgrEvo (later Aventis, now Plant Genetic Systems) was partially cut down on Walnut Tree Farm near Lyng, Norfolk. While it was part of a larger movement by Greenpeace against GM crops, the inclusion of Melchett and the number of arrests led it to be particularly well-covered in the national press. The eventual acquittal of the activists of theft and criminal damage was seen as a "landmark legal verdict" for activism against GM crops by "BBC News". Background. Walnut Tree Farm was an area of farmland near Lyng, Norfolk, owned by the Brigham family of William, Eddie and John Brigham, who had been a farming family for almost 300 years. William owned Walnut Tree Farm, was the eldest member of the family, and was the former chair of the Norfolk National Farmers' Union (NFU). William had accepted a trial of GM maize by the Norfolk agro-chemical company AgrEvo, as part of a four-year farm-scale government trial of various GM crops. The maize was modified to be more tolerant to the ArgEvo Liberty pesticide, as well as more resistant to insect damage, making it a potential alternative to pesticides that featured atrazine. The crop was planted in May 1999, covered a 2.4 hectare field of maize, and was expected to flower in August before being harvested in October. The action was one of the 30 GM crop destructions that had also occurred in the UK in the past 15 months, from which 60 people were arrested and 3 were remanded. 3 of the 7 large-scale trials of GM crops in the UK were cut down by protesters. Earlier actions included the full destruction of a field of GM potatoes outside Cambridge in December 1997, during which activists engaged in a game of cricket and used the potatoes as cricket balls. Also that month, Human Genome Project members painted a large X across a rapeseed farm in Scotland, and demonstrators pulled up a crop of spring wheat in Lincolnshire. Lyng public meeting and preparations. William Brigham had given an interview to the "Eastern Daily Press" about the AgrEvo deal, which prompted villagers in Lyng to hold a public meeting about the crop trial. Brigham received a letter inviting him to the discussion but did not attend, under advice from AgrEvo. Lyng villagers would later state after the incident that the brothers had "consulted no one" before beginning the trial. The environmental organisation Greenpeace had already been opposed to the use of GM maize at the time, with Peter Mond, 4th Baron Melchett, former Labour minister, Norfolk farmer, and executive director of the organisation, being particularly vocal. Melchett wrote to Brigham, asking him to discontinue the trial. Brigham gave another interview to "Farmers Weekly" shortly after the letter, and said that the maize was due to flower within a week, prompting Greenpeace to begin planning for the protest action. After the protest, Melchett would state that "it was vital that the crop was removed before it flowered, spreading GM pollution. Locals had urged the government to destroy the crop. The authorities are not taking the correct action and unfortunately it has fallen to Greenpeace to protect everyone's interests." 13 of the 27 protesters taking part in the action aside from Melchett were volunteers in Greenpeace's public membership. They came from various parts of the UK, including London and its home counties, Cardiff, Manchester, Aberdeen, Yorkshire, and Leicestershire, as well as Norfolk itself. Of the 28 total, there were 19 men and 9 women, all between the ages of 21 and 57. Protestors aside from Melchett included a vicar and a beauty consultant, as well as a Baptist minister, a vegan and vegetarian restauranteur, an engineer, and a mature student studying social policy and environmental science. Michael Uwins, Greenpeace's East of England co-ordinator, lived nearby to Lyng, and was summoned to London on a need to know basis in the summer of 1999 to organise the action. Unwins later stated in 2020 that he was told by organisers that their likelihood of arrest was "100%". Walnut Tree Farm direct action. Before dawn on 26 July 1999, Melchett drove a wagon with an industrial crop cutter attached from his family farm in Ringstead, Norfolk to Lyng. The other 27 activists mostly traveled to Lyng from London in two minibuses. They met at a rendezvous at 5 a.m. outside the GM field of Walnut Tree Farm, and waited behind a hedge. At 5:09 a.m., the group of Greenpeace volunteers, dressed in white boilersuits with the Greenpeace logo on the back, led by Melchett and accompanied by four journalists and a cameraman, cut the padlock to the field gate. They drove a tractor, the crop cutter equipped with 4 ft blades, and a tipper truck into the field, blocked the inside of the field entrance with the truck, and re-padlocked the gate. The activists began pulling and cutting down the maize planted on the field, using their machinery as well as strimmers. Farm owner William Brigham interrupted the demonstration at 5:25, calling one activist a "criminal." Activists began loading the cut crop into bags and putting them onto the 7.5 ton truck. Melchett later stated in court that the group intended to "remove the entire crop," and to return it to its owner, AgrEvo, in King's Lynn. Melchett came to speak to Brigham, arguing that "we're just doing what people want," and that the maize was about to flower and pollute nearby crops. Brigham argued that he also had local support. At 5:28, Eddie Brigham arrived on a tractor with a bucket attached, and rammed through the barred gate to the field. He proceeded to ram the truck blocking the entrance to get his tractor into the field, then chased various Greenpeace protesters, causing them to flee further into the crop. He cornered and rammed the Greenpeace industrial crop cutter, and used the tractor's bucket to immobilise its rotors. Greenpeace's members were reduced only to manual labour, with all of their vehicles incapacitated. At 5:33, police arrived at the scene, and shouted at those involved to "stop it. All of you," which was not obeyed by either party. Stating that "you've made your political points. I'd rather you stopped," the police began to arrest the protesters. John Brigham drove into the field on a Massey Ferguson tractor, which also had a bucket. More police arrived by 5:40, and arrested some of the volunteers. They did not resist arrest and were led out of the field. Melchett was also escorted out of the field by a police officer, after stating that they were enacting "decontamination of the countryside," and that they were "doing something which the public wants and is for the benefit of the environment." William Brigham chanted "Melshit. Melshit," as Melchett was escorted past him. Speaking to Guardian journalist John Vidal at the scene, William stated that he found it "amazing that a man who calls himself a democrat and is a former government minister sees fit to take the law into his own hands," and argued that he himself had been growing the genetically modified crop for environmental reasons, as he said he had used the crops with the more "friendly" Liberty herbicide produced by AgrEvo. John Brigham drove his tractor out of the field, and rammed one of the two Greenpeace vans that were parked outside it, before chasing one of the volunteers around the field, eventually relenting. Greenpeace volunteers were made to sit in the field by the police. The Brigham brothers were also restrained by the police, and William stated that "this has nothing to do with genetically modified organisms - it's whether we want democratic government in this country or anarchy." 28 people were arrested and taken to police stations around Norfolk. John Brigham collapsed later in the day due to stress, and was taken to hospital. He was later discharged. Aftermath. "The Guardian" estimated that only a sixth of the field had been cut down by the end of the altercation. An AgrEvo spokesman accused the protesters of trespass and vandalism, and of denying the public the opportunity to observe whether GM crops were safe. Greenpeace also accused AgrEvo of planning to increase its GM plantings for the year 2000. It was found that Greenpeace had caused around £650-£750 of damage, and that the Brigham brothers, who were not charged, had caused about £5,000 of damage to the vehicles owned by Greenpeace. Criminal charges and Regina v. Melchett trials. Melchett was charged with theft and criminal damage, and was refused bail by the court, spending two nights in a Norwich remand centre despite plans to fly to Tanzania for a two-week family holiday. The 27 other protesters were charged with the same offences and also spent the night in custody at various police stations in Norfolk, with 20 of them also refused bail by stipendary magistrate Frazer Morrison, and the rest being released. All cases were adjourned until 5 August. Jeremy Corbyn commented on the arrest, stating that the charges and holding of Melchett overnight "actually makes him and others a martyr to the cause." All 28 were committed to crown court on 19 September 1999, and all pleaded not guilty, opting for a jury trial. They were given bail and ordered to appear at Norwich Crown Court on 15 November. Two court trials were held under judge David Mellor. The first was held from 3 to 19 April 2000. Mellor stressed to the jury before the trial that "this case is not about whether GM crops are a good or a bad thing," and that "it is not and cannot be about which side is in the right on one of the great debates of our time." During the trial, product development manager for AgrEvo UK Judith Jordan argued that the crops were destroyed at a loss of £17,400. Under cross-examination, she stated that the testing of the GM crops was "continuing this year." The jury found the activists not guilty of theft, and was unable to reach a verdict on whether they had committed criminal damage after a 7.5 hour deliberation, and was discharged. On 20 September 2000, following the retrial which took 2 weeks with 5 hours of jury deliberation, all of those charged were cleared by the court of causing criminal damage. Mellor ruled that the £250,000 costs for the trials would be paid by the prosecution. The trials were thought to be one of the largest groups of defendants tried in the same court in British legal history. During the trials, the juries accepted the defence's argument that they were acting to prevent GM pollen from unlawfully polluting neighbouring organic crops and gardens, as this fell under the Criminal Damage Act 1971; they had intended to fully remove the crop, thus attempting to prevent a greater crime of crop contamination. Greenpeace stated that the acquittal decision was a legal landmark and that they were "delighted by the verdict," and Melchett again called on the government and Tony Blair to end the GM farm trials following the victory, putting forward that "the government is currently reviewing separation distances imposed between GM crops and other similar crops - separation distances which we said were completely inadequate when we took action in July 1999." The trial was seen as a reflection of UK public opinion on the debate around GM crops. The National Farmers' Union, in writing to Home Secretary Jack Straw, stated that the acquittal was "perverse" and that it gave the "green light" to "vandalism" and "trespass," as did William Brigham, who also said that "they used bully boy tactics to get their point across and today the bully has won." The Department of the Environment said the trials of GM crops would not cease, and a spokesman argued that "If we halted our strictly controlled research then there would be widespread GM crop planting without us getting the evidence we need." "The Independent" noted that Melchett "achieved the highest profile of any UK environmental activist for a decade," following the acquittal. TV appearances. Melchett made several appearances on UK television following the action, appearing on "Channel 4 News" for an interview with Jon Snow who asked him "my Lord, are you sure you did the right thing?" Reactions. Before the second trial, a "Nature Biotechnology" article criticised Greenpeace for referring to the 28 activists involved in the protest as the "Greenpeace 28" as it said the phrase had connotations of innocence in the same way as the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six. It also called the action "eco-terrorism". American media outlet "The Washington Post" argued that "the defendants have received consistently sympathetic treatment in the British media." The action and court trials were compared twice by "The Guardian" and once by "The Washington Post" to a similar storyline in the BBC radio soap opera "The Archers" that was broadcast the same year as the incident. Melchett was compared to Tommy Archer, who in the story was charged with criminal damage after an attack on a field of GM crops, and who also prepared a similar successful defence. Upon Melchett's death in 2018, the incident was included frequently in his obituaries.

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Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam

Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam () is the Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. He is the former chairman and dean of the Faculty of Business Studies at the University of Dhaka. He is a former treasurer of Dhaka University Central Students' Union. Islam was accused of receiving funds from a US$13 million fraud scheme by a friend that targeted a Hong Kong-based company and involved Monarch Mart. He is a member of the governing body of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority. He is a politician of the Awami League, which has ruled Bangladesh since 2009. Early life. Islam was born in 1968 in Dhamrai, Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan. His father, Rafiqul Islam Khan, was the managing director of National Bank Limited. His mother, Hasina Mumtaz, is a singer. His uncle was Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury, National Professor of Bangladesh. Career. Academia. Islam was a professor of the Faculty of Business Studies at the University of Dhaka. Islam was elected to the treasurer of the Dhaka University Teachers' Association in December 2014 from the Blue panel, which is backed by the Awami League. He was a syndicate member of East West University, and Southeast University. His book ই-ব্যাংকিং অ্যান্ড ই-কমার্স (E-Banking and E-Commerce) was published in 2016. On 22 May 2017, Islam was elected member of the senate of the University of Dhaka. He gave a speech at the Beijing Normal University. In December 2017, Islam was elected general secretary of the Dhaka University Teachers' Association the Blue panel, which is backed by the Awami League. He sought votes for the Awami League before the 2018 Bangladeshi general election. He was guest speaker at Sichuan University. In September 2019, some students of the University of Dhaka, including Nurul Haq Nur, demanded the resignation of Islam from the post of dean of the business studies faculty alleging he had enrolled 34 Bangladesh Chhatra League activists illegally in evening courses without admission tests. He defended their admission without tests as within the rules of the University of Dhaka which was denied by fellow faculties at the university. He was then treasurer of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union, appointed in March. He described the allegations against him as "torture". He is an ambassador of Valor of Bangladesh. Islam tenure as a member of the senate of the University of Dhaka was extended in 2020 breaking rules of the Dhaka University Ordinance,1973. In December 2020, Islam was included in the education and human resource sub-committee of the Awami League. He is an advisor of Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh. He is an advisor of Business Case for Better Bangladesh. He is a patron of Bangabandhu International Research Centre UK. He is a syndicate member of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology. He was one of three authors of The Economic Development of Bangladesh in the Asian Century book published in 2020. Banking and business. Islam served for more than three years as the chairman of Sadharan Bima Corporation since 2016. He was a Director of Community Bank Bangladesh Limited. He was the Secretary General of the Switzerland Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Islam is involved in the ownership and management of Rhine Fashions Private Limited, Rhine Gaarments Private Limited, and XIN Bangla Fabrics. Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. Islam was appointed chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission in May 2020 for a four-year term. Dr. Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed, Ajit Kumar Pal, and AKM Delwar Hossain were appointed as commissioners of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission under him. He replaced Professor M Khairul Hossain who had served as the chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for nine years. In March, he introduced floor prices during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh for the first time. He announced plans to crackdown on junk stocks. He approved the initial public offering of Robi, the largest IPO in Bangladesh. According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, Islam received payments from Javeed Matin through XIN Bangla Fabrics, who had defrauded a Hong Kong company, Ming Global Limited, out of US$13 million. Matin and Islam where friends from University. Matin had used a US based company called Monarch Holdings Inc for the fraud in July 2020. Islam claimed the funds were given to him as rent and denied any wrongdoings. Matin's partner in Bangladesh was Shakib Al Hasan, a national cricketer. In May 2021, Islam approved a trading license for Monarch. Islam approved plans by Nagad to raise 5.1 billion BDT through bonds. He approved the first green sukuk in Bangladesh. He organized a roadshow in the United States to promote investment in Bangladesh. Islam increased the speed of the approval process for initial public offering. Islam requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to waive the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh surcharge fees on United Airways, which had defuncted, to revive the airline in November 2022. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepted his request and ordered the relevant ministry to take steps in this regard. He approved a subsidiary of Bashundhara Group purchasing 25 percent stake in the Chittagong Stock Exchange. Although there were calls to increase the floor prices on the stock exchange, he chose not to do so. He announced plans to restructure boards of some non-bank financial institutions. He was appointed vice chair for Asia Pacific Regional Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions. Islam claimed that Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission was unable to monitor all listed companies due to a lack of personnel. He launched an alternate trading board for companies not listed on the stock exchanges. He announced plans to digitalize the services of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. He said he would life the floor prices on the stock exchange when the position of the market improves. Islam is a member of the governing body of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority. Personal life. Islam is married to Shenin Rubayat, professor of the Department of English and Humanities at BRAC University and anchorwoman at Bangladesh Television.

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Isobel Patel

Isobel Patel is an English cricketer who currently plays for Gloucestershire and Western Storm. She plays as a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium bowler. Domestic career. Patel made her county debut in 2021, for Gloucestershire against Cornwall. She went on to play five matches overall for the side in the 2021 Women's Twenty20 Cup. Patel was named in the Western Storm Academy for 2023. Ahead of the 2023 season, she was also included in the side's senior squad. She made her debut for the side on 16 September 2023, against North West Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

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True Faith (comics)

"True Faith" is a creator-owned British comic story. It was originally published in the adult-orientated anthology comic "Crisis" between 14 October 1989 and 17 February 1990. Written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Warren Pleece, the story is a satirical critique of organised religion. While the original serialised publication passed without incident, the issue of a collected edition in 1990 drew mainstream controversy; the book was subsequently withdrawn and pulped. In 1997, a new collected edition was produced by DC Comics subsidy Vertigo. Creation. Garth Ennis had received his first professional commission "Troubled Souls" for Fleetway Publications' anthology title "Crisis" earlier in 1989, to positive reader response. "Crisis" editor Steve MacManus approached Ennis for other ideas. Ennis would recall "I fancied doing something funnier, something that sat better with my own experiences and interests - my distrust of organised religion, in this instance." MacManus assigned Warren Pleece as artist, having been hugely impressed after seeing his work on "Velocity", a self-published comic Pleece produced with his brother Gary. Publishing history. The story was one of several "Crisis" stories to be rapidly repackaged as a graphic novel, an unusual step for British comics of the time. Rian Hughes, art director for "Crisis", handled the design, which included a new cover commissioned from Pleece and a foreword by Grant Morrison. At this stage the story began attracting negative attention from Christian groups, and "The Sunday Times" ran an interview with Dave Roberts (then-editor of Christian magazine "Alpha"), describing it as "an incitement to religious hatred" and comparing it to Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" as an example of blasphemy. Fleetway's managing director John Davidge, who had controversially blocked "Crisis" from publishing Peter Milligan and Brendan McCarthy's "Skin", ordered the collected edition withdrawn after a short period on sale; a press release stated this was due to the story being "inappropriate" for the book market. Purportedly Davidge made the decision on the direct order of Fleetway owner Robert Maxwell. The print run - variously reported as being 5,000 or 20,000 copies - was destroyed. "The Economist" ran an article on the controversy on 19 January 1991, speculating that "no one would think twice about it" if the story was a novel, and felt that the furore was largely caused by the ongoing belief in the press that the comic medium was still exclusively aimed at children. "New Statesman" also discussed the controversy, quoting a BBC Radio 4 interview where Ennis reiterated his opposition to organised religion. In 1997 DC's mature readers Vertigo Comics label, for whom Ennis was writing "Preacher" at the time, released a new collected edition with a fresh cover by Pleece and a ne foreword by Ennis himself. Plot Summary. London schoolboy Nigel Gibson attends a Scripture Union meeting, motivated entirely by getting closer to devout attendee Angela Hyman. He is able to persuade her to accompany him to the pub, but swiftly realises she only sees him as a convert, and insults Angela and her friends (including rugby player Henson, who is also hinted to only be showing interest in Christianity to get at Angela), stating his belief that God doesn't exist. Another man at the bar - a recent widower called Terry Adair - joins him in arguing against the Christian group, stating he plans to kill God before leaving. Nigel continues to castigate Angela before following Terry, fascinated despite considering him likely insane. They get talking at Terry's sparse flat, where he rants about attacking churches to flush God out and kill him. Alarmed, Nigel talks Terry into letting him go but sees a burning church on his way home. He tries to tell a policeman about Terry, who appears and kills the officer. Nigel flees, but arriving home finds Terry has butchered his dog Rex. He is cornered in an alley by Terry, who instead of attacking him takes him as a collaborator. Realising Adair will kill him and his family if he objects, Nigel goes along with him. The pair firebomb a church together, with Adair mercilessly killing a priest who tries to stop them. The pair are then grabbed by the Truth Soldiers of one Cornelius Garten, who claims to have the same aim as Adair - to remove the cancer of God from the world - and provides them with a huge arsenal. A further spate of arsons against churches follow, bringing national press attention. The Prime Minister orders action to be taken, and orders the SAS deployed at prominent churches in London. Nigel's personality becomes darker, and he is suspended from school after attacking Henson with a cricket bat, though his family remain apathetic. Garten reveals their next target is St Paul's Cathedral, but they are ambushed by SAS troopers. Most of the Truth Commandos are gunned down as Nigel, Terry and Garten take cover. Terry remains unshaken until Garten mentions his wife, who he was never told about. He confesses he bribed the doctor to botch his wife's operation in order to drive him towards the Truth Commandos after believing God killed his own wife when she died during childbirth. While arguing both are found and shot by the SAS, with Nigel slipping away. Nigel returns to school before his suspension has lifted, drinking vodka and briefly speaking with Angela. When his bullying teacher Mr. Hunt confronts him, Nigel shoots him in the head with Terry's revolver and waits for the police to arrive, reflecting that he has finally found true faith - in himself. Reception. MacManus recalled the story had received a good review in the "NME". As with several of his early works (including "Troubled Souls"), Ennis has expressed dislike of "True Faith" - comparing Terry Adair to a "rejected Dredd villain" and reserving particularly harsh criticism for author surrogate Nigel Gibson, describing him as a "whiny little sod who needed a good kick up the arse" and referring to the character as a stock "neurotic boy outsider" much like those in Grant Morrison's "St. Swithin's Day" and John Smith's "Straitgate". Ennis resolved to leave the "NBO" behind after seeing a particularly scathing Martin Rowson cartoon in "The Guardian" which encapsulated the "wretched self-indulgence" of such characters. In a retrospective review for "Slings & Arrows"' online graphic novel guide, Gareth Forest considered the story an "early curio" and felt it was interesting for tracing the development of Ennis' career, regarding it as a "flawed but ambitious book".

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How M'Dougal Topped the Score

"How M'Dougal Topped The Score" (1898) is a poem by Australian poet Thos. E. Spencer. The poem was originally published in "The Bulletin" on 12 March 1898, and subsequently reprinted in the author's major collection of poetry, "How M'Dougal Topped The Score and Other Verses and Sketches" (1906), as well as other poetry anthologies. Synopsis. The poem tells the story of an historic cricket match between the small towns of Piper's Flat and Molongo. Piper's Flat is challenged by Molongo to a single-innings cricket match, with the loser to pay for a slap-up lunch at McGinnis's pub. However, on the day, Piper's Flat can only field 10 players, so they reluctantly recruit McDougall, the old Scotsman from Cooper's Creek to make up the numbers. He and his dog Pincher contrive to score the required runs for victory, after Piper's Flat were in a perilous position. Critical reception. "The Oxford Companion to Australian Literature" states: "Spencer's poem celebrates the bushman's talents for devising ingenious but essentally harmless methods of besting a rival; it takes its place alongside A. B. Paterson's accounts of the stratagems of drovers to outwit squatters and of racehorse owners and jockeys to outwit bookmakers." Publication history. After the poem's initial publication in "The Bulletin" it was reprinted as follows: Film adaptation. The poem was adapted for the screen in 1924 written and directed by V. Upton Brown and starring Leslie Gordon, Ida Gresham and Dorothy May.

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2023–24 Women's National Cricket League season

The 2023–24 Women's National Cricket League season is the ongoing 28th season of the Women's National Cricket League, the women's domestic limited overs cricket competition in Australia. The tournament is running from 22 September 2023 to 23 February 2024. Seven teams compete in a double round-robin tournament. Tasmania are the defending champions.

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Murder of Thomas Roberts

On 12 March 2022, 21-year-old Thomas Roberts, from Bournemouth, Dorset, England, was murdered by Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai. Roberts was stabbed by Abdulrahimzai during an argument between Abdulrahimzai and Robert's friend over an e-scooter in Bournemouth town centre. Abdulrahimzai admitted manslaughter, but denied murder. On 23 January he was convicted of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 29 years. Background. Thomas Roberts. Thomas George Philip Roberts, was a 21-year-old man from Bournemouth, Dorset. Growing up, he was a Sea Scout. Roberts was a qualified precision engineer. He was described as an 'active sportsman', enjoying mountain biking and boxing, being a member of Christchurch Boxing Club. In his spare time, Roberts was a drum and bass DJ. Performing under the name ‘Nomad’, he was described as “one of the best up and coming artists the south had to offer”. Roberts was an aspiring Royal Marine, having completed an application form. Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai. Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai was born in Afghanistan in 2001. From approximately aged four, he played cricket and growing up, he used train to box with his father. Abdulrahimzai's parents sold alcohol that they brewed on the black market, with Abdulrahimzai delivering the alcohol. Abdulrahimzai's parents were killed by the Taliban, who placed bombs outside their homes. They thought that Abdulrahimzai's father was working with the United States, as well as for illegally selling alcohol. Abdulrahimzai stated that he was tortured by the Taliban after being kidnapped. He stated the had scars from this, having been stabbed 28 times, with injuries inflicted by the butts of rifles and knives. Abdulrahimzai was stabbed four times under his arms as well as being shot in the leg by the Taliban.After being thrown to the side of a road, Abdulrahimzai's uncle arranged for him to be taken from Afghanistan to Pakistan, Iran and other countries. At some time before October 2015, Abdulrahimzai left Afghanistan, moving illegally through many international borders, initially through Pakistan and Iran before moving between Norway, Italy, before being in Serbia in October 2015. By October 29, 2015, Abdulrahimzai was in Norway, where authorities took his fingerprints. Abdulrahimzai stated he got from Serbia to Norway by walking or in the back of cars. By July 2016, after leaving Norway, Abdulrahimzai was in Italy. From here, he returned to Serbia, recorded as being there on 26 June 2017, using a different name. On 31 July 2018, Abdulrahimzai used a Kalashnikov rifle to shoot dead two Afghan men, for which he was convicted in absentia of two counts of murder. After leaving Serbia, he returned to Norway in October 2018. In 2019 he made a claim for asylum in Norway. During December 2019, it was rejected; during the same month he illegally entered the United Kingdom via Poole port, where he claimed asylum, pretending in a Home Office interview to be an unaccompanied 14-year-old. He was issued a date of birth of 2005, when in fact, after his age was later determined, he was aged 18. He moved to Poole, Dorset, England, where he was put into foster care. Abdulrahimzai played cricket for Winton, as well as attending a boxing club. Abdulrahimzai got involved in organised street fighting whereby he was paid £100 for 10 minutes of fighting without gloves. He reportedly got into fights at school and in public and Abdulrahimzai stated that he was racially abused and physically assaulted. His foster mother caught Abdulrahimzai with a knife, which she took from him before ensuring that the knives in the house were locked away.She stated that Abdulrahimzai thought it was 'his right to carry a knife to defend himself'. He had continued to carry a knife despite police warnings. In November 2020, Abdulrahimzai was also the victim of an assault in King's Park, Bournemouth in whereby he was bitten, as well as being stabbed to his eyebrow and punched by lots of people. He said that he had been chased by people with machetes in the same park. Abdulrahimzai stated that he reported every assault to police, however, that they did not help him. Police had not been able to investigate the King's Park assault, as Abdulrahimzai wouldn't provide details of one of the people who punched him. In December 2020, Abdulrahimzai carried a knife whilst out shopping, as he was scared for his life after being tortured in Afghanistan and from being attacked since being in the UK. His first foster mother described Abdulrahimzai as a 'very troubled individual', stating how he had 'seen things he should never have seen', growing up in 'a world at war' and that 'his default is to fight.' She described Abdulrahimzai's behaviour as 'a bit Jekyll and Hyde' towards the end of his time with her family. She described how his mood could go 'from 0 to 100 almost instantly' and how he had made her adult daughter cry. In August 2021, Abdulrahimzai had a 'big disagreement' with his foster mother, in which police attended. After this, he moved to a new foster family. Abdulrahimzai was living in hostels by March 2022. Incident. Roberts was out in Bournemouth town centre with friends on Friday 11 March 2022. He visited various pubs and venues across the town. During the early hours of Saturday 12 March, two of his friends went home, but Roberts and his friend James Medway decided to stay out. They were seen on CCTV to leave the For Your Eyes Only venue on Old Christchurch Road near to the corner of Fir Vale Road, where their plan was to get some food before getting a taxi home. Abdulrahimzai was in Bournemouth town centre in the area of Fir Vale Road with a friend at approximately 3am. He was in possession of a knife, which he later stated was because he 'was in fear'. At 3:08am, Abdulrahimzai went into the London Market shop on Old Christchurch Road, buying a Monster energy drink and Bounty chocolate bar, before standing outside Camel bar at 3:10am (Abdulrahimzai had a fake ID taken off him by security at the venue due to it not having the right numbers on it). It was reported that for around an hour, Abdulrahimzai had been abusing door staff at the bar). Prior to Robert's murder, Abdulrahimzai was involved in an argument with two males, unrelated to Roberts, whereby Abdulrahimzai tried to headbutt someone. At 4:37am, Abdulrahimzai was seen riding on a hired Beryl e-scooter and getting off it, leaving it outside of a Subway. Roberts and Medway were walking to a taxi rank along Old Christchurch Road. At 4.39am, as they walking past the Wild Fish and Chip Shop, Medway gestured to the e-scooter that was leaning against the window of a Subway, stating to Roberts they could take that instead of getting a taxi. At approximately 4:40am, as Medway stepped either side of the scooter, he and Roberts were approached by Abdulrahimzai. Abdulrahimzai argued with Medway, claiming that the e-scooter was his. Abdulrahimazai was aggressive to Roberts, with Roberts intervening in the argument as a 'peacemaker'. Robert's tried to calm the situation down, telling Abdulrahimzai 'relax, there's no problem here'. Abdulrahimzai turned his attention away from Medway to Roberts, being threatening to him. At one occasion, he slapped Abdulrahimzai in the face. In response to this, at approximately 4:44am, Abdulrahimzai produced a 10-inch, gold-handled knife that he'd been carrying in a sheath on the right side of his body in a waistband of two pairs of trousers he was wearing, lunged towards and then stabbed Roberts twice, in the chest and abdomen. Roberts remained on his feet, whilst Abdulrahimzai ran onto Horseshoe Common. Medway asked Robert's if he was ok, before he pursued Abdulrahimzai, to get the knife off him. After losing track of Abdulrahimzai and not being able to reach him, Medway returned to Roberts. At some stage, Abdulrahimzai dug a hole in the ground and buried the knife in some bushes, later burning the clothes he was wearing. Roberts had collapsed and was attended to by members of the public, who called an ambulance, trying to manage the wounds that were bleeding profusely. Police were first to arrive and conducted CPR. When an ambulance arrived, Roberts was unconscious and in cardiac arrest. Roberts was rushed to Poole Hospital, receiving immediate surgery. He continued to go into cardiac arrest a number of times. However, no medical intervention could save Robert's from the wounds he'd received (which was later backed up by the pathologist), with unsurvivable blood loss. At 8:10am on Sunday 13 March, Roberts was pronounced dead during surgery at hospital. From meeting to Robert's being stabbed, the incident lasted 26 seconds. Investigation and legal proceedings. Police investigation. On the morning of March 12, Abdulrahimzai's phone, an Apple iPhone 6s, was located by police searching Horseshoe Common, which he had dropped when running from the scene. From this, officer's traced Abdulrahimzai's address at Quay Foyer in Poole, Dorset, whereby firearms officers attended and arrested Abdulrahimzai on suspicion of murder just after midnight March 13. Abdulrahimzai was taken to Bournemouth Custody at Bournemouth Police Station. As he was booked into police custody, Abdulrahimzai said he felt 'guilty', after asked how he was feeling. The following day during an interview, it was established that he felt guilty in relation to thinking what his foster family would think. During several police interviews, Abdulrahimzai provided no comment, which he said he did on advice from his solicitor. Abdulrahimzai's age was not certain, however, assessments determined he was aged 20-years-old at the time of the incident. The knife that was used was never recovered. Post-mortem and inquest. Dr Amanda Jeffery conducted a post-mortem on Roberts at Holly Tree Lodge, Boscombe. She described that Roberts had received ‘sharp-force stab wounds’, which were ‘penetrating wounds caused by a sharp bladed object’. Roberts upper wound to his chest was 4 centimetres in length at the skin. The knife went through Roberts chest wall, through skin and muscle, before entering the chest cavity, damaging Roberts ribs, as it passed between the seventh and eighth rib. The defect in Roberts’ ribs was 2.5 centimetres wide. Roberts’ left lobe of his left lung was cut, after the blade cut across the diaphragm. The blade defected into the side of the sack surrounding the heart. The rack of the wound was 10 centimetres from the skin to the deepest part of the injury. Dr Jeffery stated that the damage to the ribs indicated that the minimum amount of force used was ‘moderate’ force, on a scale of mild, moderate and severe. Roberts lower wound to his abdomen was 3.5 centimetres in length. The blade went through the torso muscles, into the back of the abdomen below the rib cage. The lower part of Roberts’ left kidney was sliced across on the lower part and the left renal vein was opened, before the blade went into the space behind the stomach. The blade left a ‘small nick’ in one of the loops of the small bowel. The length of this wound track was similar to Roberts’ other wound, however, the minimum amount of force used, was ‘mild’. However, Dr Jeffery stated that ‘greater forces may have been involved’. The pathologist reported that the knife must have been ’10 centimetres or more in length, with 3.5 to 4 centimetres wide at the 10-centimetre point in length’. Dr Jeffery stated how both injuries suggested the blade had ‘one cutting edge and one blunt edge’. On March 21, 2022, an inquest opened into Roberts' death at Bournemouth Coroner's Court, led by Senior coroner for Dorset, Rachael Griffin, but was suspended due to the ongoing police investigation. Abdulrahimzai is charged with murder and is remanded in custody. On Tuesday 15 March 2022, Abdulrahimzai was charged with murder. He was remanded in custody after appearing at Poole Magistrates Court on 16 March. On March 17, Abdulrahimzai appeared at a short hearing occurred at Winchester Crown Court via video link from Feltham Young Offenders Institution, whereby Judge Angela Morris set a plea and trial preparation hearing was set for June 9. On June 9, Abdulrahimzai pleaded not guilty to murder, pleading guilty to manslaughter. Trial. Abdulrahimzai's trial started on 11 January 2023 at Salisbury Crown Court. The presiding judge was Judge Paul Dudgale. Nic Lobbenberg KC and Ellie Fargin as his junior prosecuted, whilst Jo Martin KC and her junior Nick Robinson were defending. Opening the prosecution case, Mr Lobbenberg KC explained to the jury that Abdulrahimzai had already pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He stated that although Abdulrahimzai accepted he'd killed Roberts, the Crown said it was murder and it was ‘about the circumstances’, with the Crown to prove the allegation of murder. Mr Lobbenberg KC stated that the first issue was ‘intent’, with the second issue about ‘loss of control’ of Abdulrahimzai. Mr Lobbenberg KC told the jury that Robert's body had no defence injuries. He explained that one of Robert's lungs and the left ventricle of the heart was damaged by the stab wound to his chest. Giving evidence, Abdulrahimzai admitted stabbing Roberts, however, did not intend to kill him or cause him really serious harm. Abdulrahimzai stated that he told Medway to get off the scooter, before Medway 'tried to act violent'. He explained how Roberts slapped him, before punching him on the nose. Abdulrahimzai told the court that Medway and Roberts looked each other in the eyes and that this scared him. He stated that he 'lost control' and 'instinctively' stabbed Roberts. He said that 'the terrorists have a lot of people involved in what they do', believing that Medway and Roberts were there to kill him.Abdulrahimzai stated that he didn't know Roberts was hurt and stated that the only reason he ran was because he was being chased by Medway, who he thought was in possession of a bottle (Medway was in fact carrying his trainers, after his laces were undone before running after Abdulrahimzai). He stated after running off, he went to a park in the Charminster area and cried about the situation. Abdulrahimzai stated that he got the knife from a friend and that when he was previously photographed with a knife, that it was the knife that he used to stab Roberts. He remarked that the image was on TikTok to 'try and get some followers'. Abdulrahimzai stated he carried a knife for his 'safety' and it was the only way to save himself, as he hadn't got help from the police. He stated that he would get the knife out if people from 'back home' were behind him. It was reported that Abdulrahimzai experienced nightmares related to the Taliban being ‘out to kill him’. One report stated that Abdulrahimzai suffered flashbacks which made it ‘hard for him to know if he is in the past or present’.A report from the Child And Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) from 3 August 2021 found areas of need included flashbacks and trust issues and also mentioned that Abdulrahimzai's mood could change. The report also mentioned that Abdulrahimzai was ‘very vigilant’ and thought that ‘he is better than everyone’. A forensic psychiatrist, Dr Gauruv Malhan, gave evidence stating he did not feel that Abdulrahimzai had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD, but that Abdulrahimzai had traits of both. Dr Malhan stated that Abdulrahimzai met the diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and met some, but not all diagnostic criteria for dissocial personality disorder. Verdict and sentencing. Following a two-week trial, the jury returned a majority verdict of 10 to 2, finding Abdulrahimzai guilty of murder. 25 years was agreed as the starting point for the minimum term. After Abdulrahimzai's guilty verdict to the murder of Robert's, the court were told that Abdulrahimzai was previously convicted of murder, having killed two people in Serbia with a Kalashnikov rifle on July 31, 2018. Abdulrahimzai had been using the name Huan Yasin and was wanted by Serbian authorities. It was thought that the previous murders were related to the people trafficking business. Abdulrahimzai was given a 20-year prison term in his absence. As the previous murders occurred outside the UK or an EU country, legally, they were not ‘qualifying offences’. However, they could be aggravating features and Judge Dugdale confirmed that he had to take the previous conviction into account. On Wednesday 25 January 2023, Abdulrahimzai was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 29 years. Judge Dudgale told Abdulrahimzai that he acted with "unjustified extreme violence". Aftermath. Government and Council response. Prior to Abdulrahimzai's sentencing, in response to a question in the House of Commons from Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood, Robert Jenrick, Home Office minister, explained there would be a government investigation to establish the "full circumstances surrounding the case". After Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns raised the case in Commons, Jenrick later added that Abdulrahimzai could be deported at the end of his sentence. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council released a statement that said local communities "are not at risk from asylum seekers". Pre-inquest review into Roberts' death. A pre-inquest review into Roberts' death was held on 9 August 2023. The inquest heard how Abdulrahimzai was referred to the Home Office's anti-terrorism programme, Prevent, after there were concerns of him being susceptible to terrorism. A review was launched into Abdulrahimzai's referral to the programme. A review that was commissioned into the Home Office's role in processing Abdulrahimzai's immigration status had been completed, but would remain confidential internally due to keeping immigration procedures restricted which were described as 'highly sensitive'. The Home Office were criticised by Coroner Rachael Griffin as Roberts' father, Philip, hadn't received any contact about the reviews on Abdulrahimzai or the Home Office's involvement. He asked Griffin to check with Dorset Police about previous reports they'd received regarding Abdulrahimzai being in possession of a knife days before Roberts' murder. Griffin asked Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to provide information as to their age assessment checks on Abdulrahimzai, as well as asking Dorset Police for files from the investigations, including any internal review. The inquest into Roberts' death was adjourned until a later hearing, scheduled for 9 January 2024.

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Shawaal Zulfiqar

Shawaal Zulfiqar (born 27 June 2005) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter. International career. Shawaal represented Pakistan U19 in the inaugural edition of the ICC Women's U19 World Cup in South Africa in January 2023. In July 2023, she was named in Pakistan's squad for the Asian Games. In August 2023, she was awarded a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In August 2023, she was named in Pakistan's squad for the T20 series against South Africa. She made her Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) debut for Pakistan, against South Africa, on 1 September 2023. In September 2023, she was named in Pakistan's squad for the ODI series against South Africa. She made her Women's One Day International (WODI) debut for Pakistan, against South Africa, on 8 September 2023.

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2023 Malaysia Tri-Nation Series

The 2023 Malaysia Tri-Nation Series was a Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series which took place in Malaysia in September 2023. The participating teams were the hosts Malaysia, along with Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea. The venue for the series was the Bayuemas Oval in Klang. Papua New Guinea won the series by remaining unbeaten in all of their matches.

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Valerie Pettit

Valerie Pettit (13 June 1929 – 25 March 2020) was a British MI6 operative noted for rescuing the Russian double agent Oleg Antonovich Gordievsky. She devised and led an elaborate escape plan called Operation Pimlico, which extracted Gordievsky from the USSR after he was exposed by a disgruntled CIA officer in 1985. Gordievsky was considered the most valuable secret service mole in the KGB during Pettit's time. Biography. Pettit was born on 13 June 1929, near Lord's Cricket Ground in London. She was the eldest daughter of Charles Pettit and Valerie Douglas. Her father was a solicitor while her mother was a Scottish dancer. Pettit obtained her degree from the University of Exeter. Little is known about her career and when neighbors reportedly asked about her work, she is said to have stated that she was employed as a secretary for the British Foreign Office. She was recruited by the Secret Intelligence Service while working there. Operation Pimlico. The MI6 was able to recruit Oleg Gordievsky as a double agent in October 1974 while he was a KGB public relations line officer in Copenhagen. By 1982, he was posted in London and three years later was appointed resident-designate of the Soviet mission. Pettit became his MI6 case officer. He was, however, exposed by Aldrich Ames, a disgruntled CIA officer, in 1985. On May 28 of the same year, he was ordered to fly back to Moscow for a meeting with the KGB Chairman and the head of First Chief Directorate. He was subjected to interrogation and close surveillance after his arrival. Fearing for his life, Gordievsky requested emergency exfiltration. Despite the generally-accepted notion that an escape would be impossible, Pettit drafted an operation plan that was eventually approved by then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. During this period, she was already the deputy to the head of MI6's Soviet operations section. The rescue, called "Operation Pimlico", transported Gordievsky to the Finnish border in the trunk of a diplomat's car after an elaborate rendezvous in Moscow, then to the UK by way of Norway. In an interview later, he claimed it was Pettit who opened the trunk of the car, the first person he saw as a free man. Later years. In the account of Gordievsky's escape in "The Spy and the Traitor", Pettit was referred to as “Veronica Price”. After retirement, Pettit lived with her mother and sister in Surrey. She died on 25 March 2020 at her home in West Clandon. After her death, the book's author Ben MacIntyre, who was able to interview her, described the spy as “one of those brisk, practical, quintessentially English women who brooks no nonsense.”

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List of Mongolia women Twenty20 International cricketers

This is a list of Mongolia women Twenty20 International cricketers. A Twenty20 International is an international cricket match between two representative teams, each having Twenty20 International status, as determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC). A Twenty20 International is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket. This list includes all players who have played at least one T20I match for Mongolia and is arranged in the order of debut appearance. Where more than one player won their first cap in the same match, those players are initially listed alphabetically at the time of debut. Mongolia women's team played their first WT20I match against Indonesia on 19 September 2023 during 2022 Asian Games. List of Players. "Statistics are correct as of 20 September 2023."

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Mongolia women's national cricket team

The Mongolia women's national cricket team is the team that represents Mongolia in international women's cricket. In July 2021, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted the team as an Associate Member, becoming the 22nd member in the Asia region. Mongolia played their first WT20I on 19 September 2023, against Indonesia, during the 2022 Asian Games. Records and Statistics. International Match Summary — Mongolia Women "Last updated 20 September 2023" Twenty20 International. T20I record versus other nations "Records complete to WT20I #1665. Last updated 20 September 2023."

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2024 Hawthorn Football Club season

The 2024 Hawthorn Football Club season will be the club's 100th season in the Australian Football League and 123rd overall, the 25th season playing home games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 24th season playing home games at the University of Tasmania Stadium and the 3rd season under head coach Sam Mitchell, and the 2nd season with James Sicily as captain. Club summary. The 2024 AFL season will be the 128th season of the VFL/AFL competition since its inception in 1897; having entered the competition in 1925, it will be the 100th season contested by the Hawthorn Football Club. Tasmania, iiNet, and Nissan are expected to continue as the club's three major sponsors, as they have done since 2006, 2013, and 2019 respectively, while ISC will continue as the club's manufacturer of its on-and-off field apparel. Hawthorn will continue its alignment with the Box Hill Hawks Football Club in the Victorian Football League, allowing Hawthorn-listed players to play with the Box Hill Hawks when not selected in AFL matches.

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Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field

The Zhejiang University of Technology (Pingfeng Campus) Cricket Field (), also known as the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Ground (), is a cricket field located on the Pingfeng Campus of Zhejiang University of Technology, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is the largest cricket field in China in terms of construction area, and is the only cricket field in Zhejiang Province that meets international competition standards. The cricket field was built in 2020 in preparation for the 2022 Asian Games, which were held in Hangzhou. It has a capacity of 1,347 spectators, and features a 26.5m x 12.5m rectangular pitch in the center of the field. The field is also equipped with a rainwater recycling and treatment system, which collects rainwater to water the plants after filtering. The Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field has hosted a number of international cricket matches, including the 2023 Women's Twenty20 East Asia Cup. It is also a popular venue for domestic cricket matches, and is used by the Zhejiang Provincial Cricket Team and the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Team. The cricket field is located on the northern edge of the Pingfeng Campus, adjacent to the Zhejiang University of Technology Gymnasium. It is accessible by public transportation, including bus routes 31, 102, and 118.

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Vikram Award

Vikram Award is an award given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, India, for outstanding performance in national and international competitions or contribution in the field of sports. The Vikram Award was instituted on May 15, 1990, with a purpose to acknowledge outstanding individual sporting achievements in events such as the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and National Games of India. It is the highest sports award in Madhya Pradesh, granted to athletes who are residents of the state and have competed in national and international senior-level competitions for a minimum of two years within the past five years. The award includes a cash prize of ₹1,00000, along with a blazer, tie, and certificate, presented by the Madhya Pradesh Government through the Madhya Pradesh Sports Authority. Provisions exist for offering government jobs to Vikram Awardees in Class III and IV category positions. Recipients. 2022. In 2022, the Vikram Award was announced for 11 athletes which includes Aditya Dubey (Dewas) for soft tennis, Neetu Verma (Sehore) for kayaking and canoeing, Bhuraksha Dubey (Ashoknagar) for Wushu, Pragati Dubey (Raisen) for shooting, Raju Singh (Bhopal) for horse riding, and Subodh Chaurasia (Indore) for softball. Additionally, Avesh Khan (Indore) received the award in cricket, Neeraj Rana (Gwalior) in hockey, Dhananjay Dubey (Gwalior) in tennis (Divyang category), and Rajveer Singh Panwar (Ujjain) was awarded for Malkhamb. 2021. In the category of individual sports, the Vikram Award for 2021 awarded to Hoshangabad's Aadhya Tiwari (soft tennis), Indore's Annie Jain (swimming), Dhar's Aarti Nath (kayaking-canoeing), Bhopal's Manisha Keer (shooting), Indore's Sudipti Hajela (equestrian), Rohit Vajpayee, and Shreyanshi Pardeshi (badminton). For team sports, the award honored Jabalpur's Nancy Jain (Kho-Kho), Indore's Kanchan Jyoti Dixit (Kabaddi), and Dewas' Ragni Chauhan (softball). Mountaineers Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha and Ratnesh Pandey, who successfully scaled Mount Everest in 2016, were honored with Vikram Award in the adventure sports category. Bhopal's Poonam Sharma (Blind) received the Vikram Award for 2021 in the Divyang category. 2020. In 2021, the recipients of the Vikram Award 2020 were announced in individual sports included Vishwajit Singh (canoe-slalom, Hoshangabad), Sunidhi Chauhan (shooting, Bhopal), Nidhi Nanhet (karate, Balaghat), Paridhi Joshi (equestrian, Indore), Manju Bamboria (boxing, Ujjain), and Ekta Yadav (sailing, Bhopal). In team sports, Vivek Sagar Prasad (hockey, Hoshangabad), Harshvardhan Tomar (basketball, Gwalior), and Pooja Malviya (Mallakhamb, Ujjain) were honored with the Vikram Award. In the Divyang (handicapped) category, Prachi Yadav (para canoe, Gwalior) was awarded for her achievements. 2019. In the individual games category, the recipients included Rajeshwari Kushram (Canoeing-Kayaking), Faraz Khan (Horse Riding), Advait Pagae (Swimming), Muskan Kirar (Archery), Jai Meena (Soft Tennis) and Chinki Yadav (Shooting). In the group games category, the awardees includes Pooja Parkhe from Indore for Softball and Karishma Yadav from Gwalior for Hockey. Also, in the disabled category, the Vikram Award given to Janki Bai for Judo and Chandrakant Harde for Throwball. 2018. The recipients of Vikram Award 2018 included Harshita Tomar for Sailing (Hoshangabad), Virendra Batham for Canoeing-Kayaking (Bhopal), Pranay Khare for Horse Riding (Bhopal), Anam Basit for Shooting (Bhopal), Kirti Chandani for Soft Tennis (Bhopal), Rukmani for Rowing (Rajgarh), Juhi Jha for Kho kho (Indore), Pooja Vastrakar for Cricket (Shahdol) and Bhim Sonkar for Powerlifting (Indore). Also, in the disabled category, Sonu Golkar was awarded for his contributions to Cricket (Bhopal). 2017. In 2017, notable recipients of the Vikram Award included athletes such as Narendra Samelia (Kho-Kho) and Sarita Raikwar (Power Lifting), Sona Keer (Rowing), Affan Yousuf (Hockey), Shaila Charles (Sailing), Swechha Jatav (Wushu), Reena Scindia (Karate), Prince Parmar (Kayaking-Canoeing), Sanjay Singh Rathore (Shooting) and Dharmendra Ahirwar. 2016. In 2016, Vikram award was given to Namita Chandel (kayaking-canoeing), Poorvi Soni (wushu), Shalini Sankath (shooting), Rishabh Mehta (equestrian), Shravya Dronadula (taekwondo), Sameer Verma (badminton), Neeti Singh (kabaddi), Ankit Chintaman (kho-kho), Kamal Kushwaha (throw ball) and handicapped Ravi Kumar Surariya (cycling). 2015. In 2015, the Vikram Awards were presented to Varsha Varman (shooting), Ajay Yadav (karate), Riha David (soft tennis), Ankita Raikwar (wushu), Rohit Imoliya (swimming), Savita Parkhe (softball), Ami Kamani (snooker), and Gaurav Muchhal (badminton - disabled persons). 2004. In 2014, the Vikram Awards were presented to Supriya Jatav (karate), Amit Singh (fencing), Kuldeep Keer (kayaking and canoeing), Saurav Verma (badminton), Ajay Singh Baghel (sailing), Arjun Singh Rawat (taekwondo), Neelu Gaud (softball), Chandrasekhar Chauhan (Mallakhamba), and Satendra Singh Lohiya (swimming). 2013. In 2013, the awards were presented to Dilip Singh Negi from Bhopal (kayaking-canoeing), Ankit Sonkar from Jabalpur (karate), Aarti Khakal from Indore (taekwondo), Shanu Mahajan from Bhopal (fencing), Surbhi Pathak from Indore (shooting), Rohan Singh Thar from Jabalpur (wushu), Jalaj Saxena from Indore (cricket), Anjali Thar from Bhopal (soft tennis), and Kamil Qayyum Khan from Bhopal (kayaking-canoeing).

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Agam Manohar Pandit

Agam Manohar Pandit (born 12 November 1981) is a former Indian cricketer and an American business entrepreneur. Early life and career. Pandit was born on 12 November 1981 in Mumbai. He took his early life education from the University of Mumbai. Later, he also managed to secure a diploma from the Harvard Business School. Pandit started his cricket career while he was a student by playing in national tournaments and was part of the Indian team that won the U-15 World Cup in England in 1996. He played two first-class and two one-day matches for Goa during the 2005–06 season. Pandit began his entrepreneurial journey in 2010. His company and he is associated with outer space missions and renewable energy projects to enhance power efficiency to transform the global energy landscape.

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Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket

The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) was a commission set up in 2021 to investigate racial equality, gender equality and social equality in English cricket. The report was published in 2023 and detailed widespread racism, sexism and elitism in the game. History. The commission was requested by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2021 to respond to the Yorkshire County Cricket Club racism scandal. The ICEC's evidence-gathering received a large response after English cricket was called institutionally racist by Azeem Rafiq at the UK government's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee. In 2023 the report was published; it was 317 pages long and took evidence from over 4,000 people. Commission members. The members of the ICEC were: Findings. The ECB were praised for commissioning the report and opening the game up to wholesale scrutiny. Entitled "Holding up a mirror to cricket", the report was damning and made 44 recommendations for the ECB to consider. The report gives numerous examples of a racist, sexist, elitist and homophobic comments at the highest and lowest levels. There is also a culture of drinking alcohol that alienates women, children and people from ethnically diverse communities. Racism. A deep-seated issue of racism is described in cricket. It says that racism in cricket is not confined to "pockets" or "a few bad apples". The report described the routine use of racial slurs and players being told to "go back home". Elitism. The report states that class-based discrimination and elitism is prevalent within the game of cricket. Much of which is structural and institutional in nature, caused partly by the lack of cricket in state schools and partly by a pervasive web of patronage and "old boy networks" that exist within the county game, that favour players from private schools. County age and academy coaches, whose job is to recruit the best junior talent are routinely employed by fee-paying schools creating a conflict of interest that favours selection of the private schools' students ahead of more able state-schooled or Asian players. A further conflict of interest occurs where the parents of a junior player privately recruit county coaches, often at great expense. The coaches then favour that player for places in the county setup ahead of more able juniors whose parents cannot afford to pay. In 2023, 45 per cent of professional cricketers had attended a private school, although the privately educated make up less than 7% of the population. Amongst white English players in county academies, those at fee paying schools are 13 times more likely to become professional cricketers. The commonality of privately educated children in the county setup has led to state-schooled players being called peasants and otherwise insulted. Sexism. The report states that it has heard evidence of "a widespread culture of sexism and misogyny, and unacceptable behaviour towards women in both the recreational and professional game". Predatory sexual behaviour is also described. Response to the report. Sport England wrote: "It's essential that today's report leads to significant and lasting change and cricket as a sport must seize this opportunity to ensure it becomes a safe, welcoming and empowering environment for everyone." On 30 August the ECB announced that, with immediate effect, the international match fees for England women cricketers would be increased to be the same as for the men, in accordance with one of the ICEC's recommendations. Previously women had been paid 25% of men's fees for white-ball and 15% for Tests. On 19 September the ECB gave a brief outline of how they planned to address the report's 44 recommendations, at a meeting of county chief executives and other stakeholders. Their response would include diversity training for all those employed in professional cricket.

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2024 International League T20

2023-24 International League T20 will be the second season of the International League T20, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United Arab Emirates, organised by the Emirates Cricket Board. In February 2023, it was confirmed that the season will begin on January 19, 2024. Teams. The following teams and their owners were announced as taking part in the tournament in 2024.

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Chitra Gangadharan

Chitra Gangadharan (born 15 July 1969) is a former Indian women's football player from Karnataka. She also captained the Indian team and was part of the All Stars Asian team in 1977–78. She was part of the Senior India Women's Football team from 1975 to 1981. Early life. She who hails from Gandhi Bazar in Bengaluru (then Bangalore) started as a cricket player, playing for Padma Socials as a wicketkeeper. She, however, shifted to football when the State started a women's football team. Mr Rajappa of the Football association called some of the cricket girls and they were coached by 1948 Olympian Raman. In 1990s, she used to play at the National College Ground in Basavanagudi. E Ramakrishna Rao, former India player and ITI coach, helped her to find a place to play football. Later, she coached the women's team of BUFC known as BUWFC. In 1976 she player her first international. She joined the Indian camp on a trial basis but impressed the coah Sushil Battacharya and was selected as the first goalkeeper for the Thailand tour. In 1980-81 She did the SAI coaching course in 1981 and she got a Nivea scholarship of Rs.500, a big amount then. She became the first women's football coach in India. She played for Sahara India in the Women's league in the early eighties. She was also a class I referee with the KSFA after passing the AFC 'A' licence in 2007–08, along with Karen of Goa. She coached the BUFC men's team and became the first woman in India to coach a men's team. From 1998, she was the goalkeeper coach of the Indian team with some breaks in between. Chitra married Kamal, who is also a football player. Her daughter Amoolya Kamal was part of the Incheon Asian Games where Chitra was the goalkeeper coach.

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History of Bath City F.C.

Bath City Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset, England. The club was founded in 1889 as Bath AFC, and changed its name to "Bath City" in 1905. The club spent the first three years of its history in the early 1890s as Bath association football club. Bath won the Southern League Western Section in 1930, and again in 1933. The club was discussed for entry into the Football League Third Division during the 1930s, though Bath has missed out on election to the Football League on multiple occasions, including 1935, 1978 and 1985. Upon the outbreak of the Second World War, the club won the Football League North – making them the only non-League football club to have ever won an English Football League trophy. Bath have reached the third round of the FA Cup six times, beating league sides such as; Crystal Palace (in 1931), Millwall (in 1959), and Cardiff City (in 1992). The club were crowned Southern League champions in 1960 and 1978. After a period of relative decline in the 1990s whilst in the Conference, Bath were demoted to the seventh tier in 2004, the lowest level the club has ever played at. They were promoted in 2007, and then again in 2010, and played in the Conference for the first time since 1997, though the club were relegated in 2012 and have played in the National League South since. Early years and rise to the Southern League (1889–1925). Football in a form vaguely recognisable to the modern eye first reached Bath in the late 1880s, when students at Prior Park college began kicking a ball about in idle curiosity. On July 19, 1889, Bath City were formed as Bath AFC (Bath Association Football Club) at the Christopher hotel in the city, a group of men met to consider forming an association club. A man named Mr Cater formed the club and the team commenced play at the North Parade Ground in Bathwick, just east of the city centre by the river Avon. Bath competed in their first ever recorded match on 10 October 1889, in which they lost 9–4 to Trowbridge Town at The North Parade Ground. The first game that Bath AFC played away 20 was days later, against Eastville Rovers in Clifton, Bristol in front of a crowd of 5,000 on 30 October 1889. Fixtures in the club's primordial season included ties against the likes of, Weston-super-Mare, Swindon and Gloucester. The following season, Bath played regular friendlies with local Somerset sides, including the likes of Yeovil Casuals and Taunton United. By 1891, the club was struggling heavily financially. As a consequence, it was put forward that Bath AFC amalgamate with the local rugby club; Bath Football Club. For an entire nine years the club ceased play. Until, on 11 September 1900, Bath AFC was re-formed by members of the Bath Association Cricket Club, led by eventual player, William Hyman. A large meeting was called at the Railway Hotel, on James Street in the city centre, to discuss, and in a viable form, an association football team to represent the city of Bath. The meeting was a success and Bath City FC, by name was officially born. Hyman went on to score 131 goals for Bath in the early 20th century, making him, to this day, the club's second all-time top goal scorer, he also frequently acted as the club's honorary secretary in board meetings. The headquarters and changing rooms would be near the ground at the Belvoir Castle pub. During the meeting at The Railway Hotel in which the club was formed, members suggested that the team's attire ought to be blue shorts and white shirts, though, these colours only lasted for a short while. In 1900, the club bought The Belvoir Castle Ground in East Twerton, next to the railway line and not too far from the River Avon. Concurrently, the club entered competitive football, commencing play in The Wiltshire Football League, finishing seventh in their first season. They changed names from Bath City to Bath Railway in 1902. That year, an annual competition known as the "Bath District League" was formed, in which the club competed against fellow local Bath clubs, such as Bath Rovers, Weston All Saints and Twerton Saint Michaels. On 26 July 1905, the club altered names for the final time, in which they reverted to "Bath City FC"; the name has remained unchanged to the present day. The following year, the club joined The Bristol and District League Division One, in which they remained for two years. In 1908, Bath club joined a multi-county division for the first time, joining the Western League Division Two. After moving to a higher division, the club decided to field their reserve team for the Bath District League, instead of the first. In 1909, Charles Pinker was appointed manager, and that year, the club moved up to The Western League Division One. Bath finished third at this level in the 1910–11 season. and then went on to rank second in The Western League Division One during the 1913–14 season. Five years later, Bath City departed both The Belvoir Castle and Twerton, for the Lambridge Show Ground in Larkhall next to the River Avon. Bath remained in the Western League until 1921, in which they joined the English Section of the Southern League, regarded as the strongest division outside of the Football League League at the time. More than 4,000 saw the club's first ever game in the Southern League, a 2–1 defeat to Swindon Town. In 1921, manager Charles Pinker left the club after a successful twelve-year period. He was replaced by former Swindon Town player, Billy Tout, who led the club into the top division of non-League football for the first time. Tout retained this role until 1925. The Ted Davis years and missing out on Football League (1925–1958). In 1925, Pinker was re-appointed at Bath City, though he failed to capture the same success in the Southern League as he had done in The Western League, finishing fourteenth and then eleventh. In August 1926, the club were on the brink of extinction, partly, due to the fans being "disheartened by the ill-fortune of recent seasons" and the lack of "sufficient backing". However, on 21 August 1926, there was a large meeting, consisting mostly of the club's supporters and officials. Due to the appointment of a new committee, and the increase in the number of supporters' club shareholders, the required £500 sum was met, and the club was "saved". A year later, Ted Davis was appointed at Bath City. In 1929, Davis won the club their first competitive trophy, The Somerset Cup. The following season, the team finished first in the Southern League Western Section - the club's highest-ever league placing. Though Bath lost 3–2 in the play offs to Eastern Section Champions Aldershot Town, hence, they were less applicable for election to the Third Division. The season was labelled "the best in the club's history" by the Bath Chronicle at the time. In 1932, the club returned to Twerton, and started playing home games at the newly built Twerton Park, with the community laying out flags and bunting the length of the High Street to "celebrate the return of football to the area." The first game at the new ground was a match between Bristol Rovers Reserves and Bath City in the Southern League. The general feeling was one of relief, summed up by the Chronicle's headline "All's Well With Bath City." Bath won 2–0 in front of 2,936. Manager Ted Davis's new signing, Reg Trotman, a man whose football reputation had been made at Rovers, knocked in both goals for an "easy victory". In 1933, the club won the Southern League Western Section for a second time, but lost again in the last final to play–off Eastern Section Champions Norwich City reserves 2–1. During this period, the club were heavily being discussed for entry into the Football League Third Division. In 1937, Davis left Bath for Colchester United. The team remained in the Southern League until 1939, with former Liverpool player and Scottish international, Alex Raisbeck as first team coach from 1938 to 1939. Raisbeck left to be replaced by Ted Davis, his second spell at Bath. In the summer of 1939, Arthur Mortimer was appointed as the club's new chairman. Upon the Outbreak of the Second World War, the club were, by chance, accepted to join the temporary Football League North, competing with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Everton. That season the club competed in their highest attended game to date, playing Aston Villa at Villa Park in front of over 30,000. The team finished the eventual champions under Davis, thereby becoming the only semi-professional side ever to win a Football League trophy. In the January of the 1941–42 season, Bath wore numbers for the very first time, playing Lovells Athletic in front of 5,000. In 1944, the club were, once again, in talks for entry into the English Football League, with the aim of being admitted into either the Third Division, or the planned Fourth Division, which had not yet been established. Bath were told during a meeting at the Guildhall by one of the leading members of the Football League reconstructing committee, that the opportunity to join the planned fourth division was " Bath's for the asking". At the time, Twerton Park was also in heavy discussion for expansion, to a capacity of 40,000, in aim to become; "a stadium worthy of the city and the west". However, on 27 July 1945, the Football League's management committee refused to allow any non-league clubs into the Third Division, despite Third League clubs "wanting Bath City to join". Thus, after the War, with the resumption of competitive football, they were forced to resume playing in the Southern League, and the plans to make Twerton Park one of the largest stadiums in the West Country were abandoned. Ted Davis, then left the club in 1947. In total, Davis spent 17 years as first team coach. He went on to become the most successful and longest-serving manager in the club's history, winning seven trophies. Following his departure, the 1950s saw a large array of different coaches manage the club. Vic Woodley was the first to succeed Davis, appointed on 6 June 1947. Though he left in 1950 after four mid-lower placed finishes, and was replaced by Eddie Hapgood. Attendances on average during the 1940s and 1950s were some of the highest recorded in the club's history. Notable large home attendances during this period included; 17,000 in 1944 vs Aston Villa 14,000 vs Southend United in the 1952–53 season and 11,700 at Twerton Park against rivals Yeovil Town in 1957. In 1956, Hapgood left the club after winning two Somerset Cups in 1952 and 1953. He was replaced by Paddy Sloan, who only remained for the 1956–57 season. The Charlie Fleming, and yoyo years (1958–1997). Sloan was replaced by Bob Hewison in 1957. The succeeding year, a reform similar to that of 1920 took place; a new Fourth Division was formed. Thereupon, The Southern league descended the pyramid. By 1959, Bath were once again being heavily discussed for election to The Football League. However the chairman at the time, Arthur Mortimer, believed that "the league suited the club" he stated that: "We are providing better football here than most spectators get in the lower divisions of the Football League." Hewison built arguably the strongest side in the club's history, signing players such as Stan Mortensen, Charlie Fleming, Alan Skirton, Ian MacFarlane and Ian Black, captained by Tony Book. The team went on to win the league in the 1959–60 season, at rivals Yeovil Town, finishing on 67 points (in 42 matches), with the division still being viewed as; "The foremost non-League competition." In the same season the club had one of the best cup runs in its history, beating Millwall in the FA Cup first round, with Millwall manager Reg Smith describing the game as "brutal, the roughest I've seen in 20 years." and then Notts County in the second. In the third round, Bath went on to play Brighton & Hove Albion at Twerton Park, in front of a record crowd of 18,020, but lost 1–0. Hewison rose as the second most successful manager in the club's history, a title in which he held until 1978. In 1962, Bath finished second in the Southern League four points behind Oxford United. Two years after Hewison's departure in the spring of 1961, former Manchester City player Malcolm Allison was appointed manager after Arthur Cole's dismissal in 1963. Though Allison won no silverware with the club, in the 1963–64 season, with Tony Book as club captain, Bath finished in third place, and reached the third round of the FA Cup. He left the club in 1964 and then went on to manage league sides, including, Plymouth Argyle and Manchester City. In 1965, under Welsh manager Ivor Powell, the club were relegated for the first time in their history. They were then promoted back to the Southern League Premier Division that year, though were poor in the 1966–67 season and finished 19th, being relegated from the Southern League Premier for a second time in three years. Powell was replaced by Arnold Rodgers on 25 February 1967. In the 1968–69 season they won promotion back to the Premier Division, finishing second. From 1964 to 1974 Bath City became a yo-yo club, being relegated from, and promoted back to the Premier Division on six occasions. On 10 August 1976, Brian Godfrey was appointed as manager. Two years into his reign, in the 1977–78 season, the team won the Southern League title for a second time, clinching the title at Leamington. It was there that Godfrey's "superbly talented side" lifted the cup in front of hoards of travelling fans. With the League in the 1970s was still labelled: "the best non-league division in England." Under Godfrey, the club made it to two Anglo-Italian Cup finals In 1977 and 1978; In 1977, they lost to Udinese Calcio and then in 1978 to affiliated club Calcio Lecco. Godfrey averaged a league position of third, and won Bath City's last "major" non-League trophy, making him the club's second most successful manager of all time. Though finishing first, they fell short of election to the Football League by three votes in 1978, with Wigan Athletic gaining 26 and Bath 23. As a result, the club became founding members of the Alliance Premier League, now the National League. Bath finished runners-up in 1985 but champions Wealdstone did not meet Football League stadium capacity requirements, so Bath City were allowed to apply for election to the Football League Fourth Division. However, they missed out on election to the Football League for a third time. On this occasion, gaining only 8 votes. In 1986, Bristol Rovers were forced out of Eastville, officials of both clubs reached an agreement to share Twerton Park. This instigated developments to the ground as it, at one point, hosted second-tier football. Rovers ultimately moved back to Bristol after a ten-year period. In 1988, Bath were relegated from the Conference back to the Southern League; now the sixth tier. Nevertheless, the club were promoted back the next season. In 1991 Tony Ricketts was appointed manager, replacing George Rooney. They reached the third round of the FA Cup during the 1993–94 season, on 5 December 1993, the second round tie against Hereford United was broadcast live on Sky Sports. The club won 2–1, progressing to the next round. However, they lost 4–1 to Stoke City at Twerton Park in the third in front of 7,000 fans. That season, the club won the Somerset Cup, and won it again in 1995. They remained in the fifth tier from 1991 to 1997, though only managed several mid-placed finishes. Relegation from the Conference (1997–2017). In the wake of Ricketts's departure in 1996, Paul Bodin was appointed manager. Following decades of playing in the top division of non-League football, the club were relegated from the 1996–97 Football Conference. As a result, Bath returned to the Southern League; albeit it no longer acted as step one of the non league pyramid. In 2001, Bodin was replaced by Alan Pridham. However Pridham only lasted until 2003, after being sacked in November due to a poor run of results. In 2004, the club lost in the FA Cup second round to Peterborough United and in the third round of the FA Trophy to Canvey Island. With the formation of the Conference South in 2004, the Southern league lowered in rank once again; to the seventh division. As a result, Bath were demoted, albeit, without being relegated. Subsequently, they ended up playing the lowest tier football in the club's history from 2004 to 2007, having never previously played below the sixth tier. John Relish was appointed manager on 22 June 2005. The club narrowly missed out on promotion to the Conference South in the season 2005–06 season finishing second in the Southern League. Though, the subsequent year, they were promoted back to the sixth tier by winning the Southern League in 2006–07, finishing on 91 points. Bath then finished eighth in the Conference South during the 2007–08 season. In October 2008, manager John Relish was replaced by his former assistant Adie Britton. In 2009, the club beat League Two side Grimsby Town in the FA Cup first round, only to lose to Forest Green Rovers in the second round. On May 9, 2010, Bath reached the National League South play-off final, in which they played Woking. The club won 1–0 and returned to the fifth tier for the first time since 1997. Bath finished tenth in the 2010–11 Football Conference, their highest finish since achieving seventh in the 1992–93 Football Conference. However, they had a poor season in 2011–12 and were relegated from the Conference. Following the demotion, Bath's chairman at the time, Manda Rigby, held talks with manager Adie Britton on the future of the club, stating the team would; "return stronger with the experience." Yet the chairman's promise to get back into the National League failed to materialise, with the club finishing in twelfth place in the 2012–13 season. Britton, subsequently stepped down from being the first team coach, and acquired the role of football director, stating that he "aims to get Bath City back to where they belong." Britton was replaced by Australian manager, Lee Howells. The following season was an improvement, with the club finishing seventh on 66 points in 2013–14. However, for the following two years, they were poor again, finishing fourteenth on 53 points in both the 2014–15 and 2015–16 season. During this period, the club's home attendances also declined greatly, averaging as low as 500 during the 2014–15 season. From 2011 to 2016 home attendances were some of the lowest recorded in the club's entire history. What little success the club had during this period was in the 2014–15 season, reaching the semi-final of the FA Trophy, beating Bristol Rovers, on route to losing on penalties to eventual winners, North Ferriby United. Howells eventually resigned after a 4–1 defeat to Dartford, due to a run of low placed finishes. The Gill Era (2017–present). On 5 October 2017, former player, Jerry Gill, was appointed first team manager. The first season under Gill saw the club finish in ninth, the same as the previous 2016–17 season. However, it was not until later that there was a noticeable improvement in the team's performances. In the 2018–19 National League South season the club finished fifth, on 71 points, a feat that had not been accomplished since the 2009–10 promotion season. Subsequently, they entered play offs to compete for a place in the National League, but lost 3–1 to Wealdstone on the first May 2019. The club climbed once spot higher up the table again in 2019–20, finishing fourth. However, the team were beaten 2–1 by Dorking Wanderers in the play-off eliminator at Twerton Park. Attendances also rose greatly, from the club averaging 612 in the 2016–17 season to 1,142 in the 2018–19 season. They also witnessed the highest league attendance in 40 years vs Torquay United, on 19 January 2019, with a crowd of 3,492. Bath won the game 3–2. Though it looked as though the club were edging closer to ending their longest spell in the sixth tier, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bath finished 18th twice in both the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, the club's second lowest finishes of all time. The club improved in the 2022–23 season, gaining 67 points and finishing in 11th place, the team also won The Somerset Premier Cup for a record 25th time on 1 May 2023 by thumping Paulton Rovers 4-1 thanks to 3 late goals

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Deakin University Elite Sports Precinct

The Deakin University Elite Sports Precinct is a series of sports venues located on the campus of Deakin University in Waurn Ponds, Victoria. The precinct's Australian rules football oval is used as a training facility by the Geelong Football Club's Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Women's (AFLW) teams, and as a secondary home ground by its VFL Women's (VFLW) team. History. Sporting facilities at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus were previously limited to a large natural turf playing surface and two dilapidated baseball diamonds. The creation of the precinct was first announced by the university in a media release in September 2015 at a cost of $8.1 million, with construction expected to be completed by April 2016. The total cost grew to $8.4 million by the time of completion. More than 40,000 square metres of turf was brought in from South Australia as part of the project. The Australian rules football oval was specifically constructed to the exact dimensions of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, allowing the Geelong Football Club to gain vital experience practising on a finals-like venue, as opposed to the narrow playing surface of Kardinia Park. The Cats have used the precinct as an "alternative training base" since its inception. The first competitive sporting game took part at the precinct in July 2017, when Geelong hosted St Kilda Sharks in round 7 of the 2017 VFL Women's season. The Cats' VFL Women's team played an elimination final at the venue in June 2022. Facilities. The precinct caters for multiple sports and is used by both professional sporting clubs and community sporting clubs. It includes: Awards. The precinct design and construction project won the Winner Award for the Sports & Play Industry Association Construction of Sports Facilities Award in 2016, and the Winner Award for the National Sports Convention Multisports Precinct Development Award in 2017.

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Lustleigh Show

The Lustleigh Show is an annual country show held in the village of Lustleigh, Devon, England. The show takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday every year, and has been running since 1887. The show typically attracts upwards of 4,000 visitors, to a village with a population under 700. The show features traditional country fete activities including a horticultural show, dog show, bowling for a pig, and displays in the main ring. History. The first record of the show is in 1887, named as the Lustleigh Cottage Garden Show, and featuring a horticultural exhibition and contest, as well as a fête organised in conjunction with the "Rational Sick and Burial Association". The first show had a long marquee in the field adjacent to the railway station and cricket field. The Bovey Tracey Brass Band played, including a procession from the field to the church for a service. Prizes to the value of £20 were offered for winners in the horticultural show. By 1889, sports competitions had been added to the programme, with prizes to the value of £5 advertised. In 1900, the show suffered its first 'wash out', with stormy weather causing the collapse of the horticultural tent, killing several of the chickens on display but the following year in 1901, the show reported over 500 exhibits being entered in the horticultural show. The destruction of the tent was written about by local diarist Cecil Torr in his "Small Talk at Wreyland", who also noted that there were rabbits on display. By 1912, the show also noted the inclusion of maypole dancing alongside sports such as hurdles, high jump, long jump, potato picking, bowling for a pig and tilting the bucket. The show moved to the fields at Kelly Farm in 1947, during which year over 921 people attended the show, despite heavy rainfall on the previous day requiring drainage works to the field entrance. This show also notes the presence of a well supported gymkhana. The 1948 show was titled as the "second annual flower show and gymkhana" and ran alongside a goat show organised by the South-Western Counties Goat Society. The goat show was a fixture over several decades, including through the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, with the last mention being in 1995. When the August Bank Holiday Monday was moved from the start to the end of August by Edward Heath in 1965, the show moved with it, and stayed on the bank holiday Monday. Show schedule. As well as the foundational horticultural exhibition, the show currently has a range of attractions, including traditional fairground games, music, sheaf tossing, and a dog show. Displays in the main ring change annually, but include activities such as falconry, stunt shows, heavy horses, and children's races. The show has had flypast displays by the Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Lustleigh 10k. The show also hosts the Lustleigh 10k run, which is a challenging multi-terrain run over a course around the village, starting and finishing in the show field. Organisation. The Lustleigh horticultural society organised the show until 1990, when it was taken over by a dedicated committee. Surplus funds raised from the show are spent in the village on numerous community projects and good causes. Thus far more than £15,000 has been reinvested in the village.

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2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup

The 2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup is the 55th season of the official List A domestic cricket competition played in Australia. The tournament runs from 24 September 2023 to 25 February 2024. Western Australia are the defending champions. On 29 June 2023, Cricket Australia confirmed the schedule of the tournament, with the final played on 25 February 2024. Points table. RESULT POINTS: Television coverage. Every match of the 2023–24 Marsh Cup is streamed live by Cricket Australia through their website and the CA Live app. Kayo Sports also streams all 22 matches. Fox Cricket will broadcast 13 matches, including the final.

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Nick Pretzlik

Nicholas Charles Pretzlik (30 July 1945 — 11 July 2004) was an English first-class cricketer, businessman and philanthropist. The son of Scottish mother and a wartime Royal Air Force pilot, he was born at Crawley in July 1945. Pretzlik was educated at Ludgrove School and later Eton College. He was an able sportsman, playing cricket and becoming the English ski jumping champion at the age of 17. In March and April 1964, he toured the subcontinent with E. W. Swanton's personal cricket team, making a single appearance in first-class cricket on the tour against an Indian XI at Eden Gardens; batting once in the match, he was dismissed for 16 runs by Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. Pretzlik went into business with the Arthur Woollacott Group, founded by his grandfather, which specialised in paper and packaging. Ill-health, in which he suffered blackouts at the age of 49, necessitated his retirement from the business. Following his retirement, he spent his time travelling by walking and cycling around South America. Upon his return home, he found himself restless and travelled once more, this time to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It was while investigating how safe it would be for one of his sons to travel to Israel, that Prezlik became interested in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and would, as a result, become an advocate for Palestinian causes. He helped to raise money to enable medical treatment and educational opportunities for young Palestinians. Pretzlik died from heart failure at Kensington in July 2004, shortly before he was due to embark on a fundraising cycle ride from London to Jerusalem. He was survived by his wife, Ursula, and their two sons.

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2023 European Cricket Championship

The 2023 European Cricket Championship is a cricket tournament that is taking place from September 25 to October 20, 2023. It is hosted by the Cártama Oval in Málaga, Spain, and features a record 31 national teams, who played 109 total games under the T10 format. Teams. The following 31 national teams took part in the competition: Format. 30 of the 31 teams are divided in 6 groups of 5. After a round-robin stage, the top 4 teams in each group will play a knockout round using the Page playoff system. The 6 group winners will be joined by the 2022 winner, Netherlands, in the Championship Week, which will culminate with the final, on October 20. Squads. Teams were able to submit rosters of up to 15 players. The 4 countries with ODI status (England, Scotland, Ireland and Netherlands) participated with their "XI" squads, instead of their premier or "A" players. Group stage. The Group Stage is played across the first 3 weeks of the tournament, with each group lasting 3 days. Championship Week. The Championship Week features last year's champions, Netherlands, as well as the 6 group winners. It will be contested between October 16 and October 20. The top 4 teams will advance to the knockout rounds, at the end of which the European Champion will be crowned on October 20, 2023. Broadcasting. European Cricket announced the following list of broadcasters for the 2023 tournament. In countries with no broadcaster listed below, all games were available live on YouTube.

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Mikey O'Reilly

Michael Brendan O'Reilly (born 2 July 2002) is an Irish cricketer. A member of the YMCA Cricket Club, O'Reilly was assigned by Cricket Ireland to the Munster Reds for 2022 season, but was given permission to move on loan to Leinster Lightning for the remainder of that season following injuries to Peter Chase, David O'Halloran and Barry McCarthy. He made his debut for Leinster Lightning in a List A one-day match against Munster Reds at Dublin in the 2022 Inter-Provincial Cup, with O'Reilly taking the wickets of Murray Commins and Curtis Campher. He made a further one-day appearance in the competition against the same opponents at Cork. In the same season, O'Reilly made his Twenty20 debut in the Inter-Provincial Trophy at Comber, with him making six appearances across the tournament. He was retained by Leinster Lightning for the 2023 season, making three one-day and Twenty20 appearances apiece.

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2023 National Counties Championship

The 2023 National Counties Championship was the 118th National Counties Cricket Championship season. It was contested in two divisions. Berkshire were the defending champions, but they finished second in the Western Division 1 in 2023. Buckinghamshire won the title by defeating Devon in the final by 550 runs. The final was played in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. This was the 10th title for Buckinghamshire and their first since 2009. Standings. Format. Teams receive 16 points for a win, 8 for a tie and 4 for a draw. In a match reduced to single innings, teams receive 12 points for a win, 8 for a draw (6 if less than 20 overs per side) and 4 points for losing. For matches abandoned without play, both sides receive 8 points. Bonus points (a maximum of 4 batting points and 4 bowling points) may be scored during the first 90 overs of each team's first innings. Final. The final featured the teams which finished with the most points in each Division One, Buckinghamshire and Devon. It began on 3 September 2023 at Sandwell Park with the result being a victory for Buckinghamshire by 550 runs. Buckinghamshire won their tenth title, with previous one being one in 2009, whilst Devon's most recent victory was in 2011.

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Mark Donegan

Mark Eoghan Donegan (born 22 December 1998) is an Irish cricketer. From County Dublin, Donegan's father was a former captain of the Laois Gaelic football team. He began his education at Loughshinny Primary School in Skerries, where he first became interested in cricket during a coaching session carried out Rush Cricket Club. From there, he attended Gormanston College, before matriculating to Trinity College, Dublin, gaining a master's degree in engineering. Donegan initially joined Rush, but moved to The Hills. He played for the Ireland under-19 team at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand, making six Under-19 One Day International appearances. Having played for Leinster at youth level, Donegan was included in Leinster Lightning's core squad for the 2023 season. He made his debut for Leinster Lightning in List A one-day cricket in the 2023 Inter-Provincial Cup against Northern Knights at Dublin. He made two further appearances in the competition, against Munster Reds and the North West Warriors; against Munster, he recorded his maiden one-day half century with a score of 87. Donegan also made his debut in Twenty20 cricket in the 2023 Inter-Provincial Trophy against the Northern Knights at Cork, making 58 runs in a losing cause. He made four further appearances in that seasons competition.

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Varanasi Cricket Stadium

Varanasi Cricket Stadium is an under-construction cricket stadium in the holy city of Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh in India and is expected to be completed by December 2025. The venue will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. Upon completion, it will be the third international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh after Green Park Stadium in Kanpur and BRSAVB Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Overview and design. As the venue is located in the holy city of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, its architectural design will draw inspiration from Lord Shiva, featuring distinctive elements like trident-shaped floodlights, crescent-shaped roof covers, ghat-steps like seating arrangements, Bilva-patra (Wood apple leaves) shaped metallic sheets on the facade and the media center will be shaped like a Damaru. The venue will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators which could be expandable up to 40,000. The venue will also have 9 practice wickets in the main ground, advanced drainage system, one outdoor ground, sufficient parking space, a VVIP or VIP zone on the second floor of the south pavilion Development. The Government of Uttar Pradesh acquired a land beside Ring Road Phase-2 in the Rajtalab area at a cost of for the stadium, while the construction cost is estimated to be . On 23 September 2023, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the stadium in the presence of cricket veterans like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Dilip Vengsarkar, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, key officials of BCCI like Roger Binny, Rajeev Shukla, Jay Shah and many others. The stadium is expected to be completed by December 2025. Public transit. The venue will be well-connected to the city's airport, major railway stations and bus station.

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Chatur Bahadur Chand

Chatur Bahadur Chand (born 25 July 1971) is currently president of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and a politician of Nepali Congress. He was elected as sixth president of the CAN on 29 September 2019, after International Cricket Council lifted a ban on CAN. He was once again re-elected as president for second time on September 23, 2023.

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Rob Walter

Rob Alun Walter (born 16 September 1975, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African cricket coach. He has been the head coach of South Africa national cricket team in the One Day International and Twenty20 International formats since January 2023. Early life. Walter was born in Johannesburg on 16 September 1975. Career. Walter served as the Proteas' strength, conditioning, and fielding coach from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, Walter was appointed as the head coach of Titans. Later, he also worked as an assistant coach with the Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League. In 2016, Walter moved to New Zealand to coach the Otago Volts for five years, leading them to two finals. In April 2021, Walter joined the Central Stags. He departed in January 2023 to assume his current position of head coach with the South Africa national cricket team. Prior to this, he had gained experience in international cricket with New Zealand A in 2022.

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Sanjay Govil

Sanjay Govil is an Indian-American businessman. He is the owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team, the founder and Chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions, and Chairman of Zyter. Early life and education. Govil graduated from Auburn University with a degree in electrical engineering. He also has advanced degrees from Syracuse University and Wharton School of Business. His father was a professor of mathematics at Auburn University. Career. Govil began his career at IBM. In 1999, Govil founded Infinite Computers, a global technology platform provider. The company went private in 2018; as of 2023, Govil sits on the Board of Directors of the Company. Govil is the founder and CEO of Zyter. Govil also owned the Delhi Acers badminton team before a sellout to the Dalmia Group ahead of the 2017-18 Premier Badminton League season. Govil is a founding investor in Major League Cricket and the lead team investor and owner of the Washington Freedom cricket team. Govil and the team partnered with George Mason University to build a combined cricket and baseball stadium in Fairfax, Virginia. Philanthropy. Govil is a program sponsor for the Young Entrepreneurs Program of The Indus Entrepreneurs, DC chapter. References.

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Meril Life Sciences

Meril Life Sciences is an Indian multinational medical device company, with headquarters in Vapi, Gujarat, India. It was founded in 2006 and is a part of the Bilakhia Group. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of vascular intervention devices, orthopedic implants, endosurgery, ENT products and in-vitro diagnostics. Meril Life Sciences operates in over 100 countries and has employed 4000 people, as of 2022. It develops and manufactures healthcare technologies and therapies. The company has also developed the MeRes100 bioresorbable scaffold (BRS), which is India's first domestically produced bio-resorbable scaffold for the treatment of coronary artery disease. History. Meril Life Sciences was established in 2006 as a part of the Bilakhia Group's healthcare diversification plan. In February 2022, the company raised funding of US$210 million (₹15.75 billion crores) from the private equity firm Warburg Pincus, facilitated through its Dutch affiliate, South Elm Investments BV. Operations. It operates in more than 100 countries. It has established subsidiaries in countries such as the United States, Germany, Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, China, and Bangladesh. It is also engaged in sale of specific medical devices like Surgical Robots to hospitals. The company has established research and development (R&D) facilities focusing on orthopedics, endosurgery, cardiovascular and in-vitro diagnostics. As of February 2017, the company derived 50 percent of its revenue from international operations. Products. Meril Life Sciences is engaged in the development and manufacturing of medical devices used in various medical fields. In December 2018, Meril Life Sciences introduced the indigenously designed and manufactured Myval Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve (TAVR), making it the first Indian company to commercially launch Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve replacement (TAVR) Therapy in the global market. The Myval TAVR technology received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in November 2018 and obtained European Conformity in June 2019. In March 2021 Meril Life Sciences launched the MeRes100 BRS, a 100-micron Bioresorbable scaffold, which received approvals from the Drug Controller General of India and European Conformity. In February 2022, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, India's pharmaceutical regulator, granted a five-year rare exemption from price control for MeRes100 BRS under the provision of the Drug Price Control Order 2013. The development of MeRes100 took around two to three years to complete. The company also has a range of surgical sutures, including absorbable and non-absorbable options like polydioxanone sutures, PGA & PGLA absorbable sutures, polyester sutures, and polypropylene sutures. It manufactures diagnostic equipment, reagents, and rapid tests for diseases such as Dengue, HIV 1 and 2, hCG, Ag, HCV, and Malaria. COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Meril manufactured its RT-PCR COVID-19 test kit. In June 2020, Meril Diagnostics was among the seven companies authorized by the Indian Council of Medical Research to manufacture the Covid Kavach ELISA IgG antibody test using Anti-body technology. The company developed CoviFind, a self-use Rapid antigen test for COVID-19, which received approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research in June 2021, and is designed to provide results within approximately 15 minutes for individuals with a medium to high viral load of the virus. In August 2021, cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was appointed as the brand ambassador for CoviFind. He appeared in two digital films and TV commercials, promoting testing to consumers. Other activities. Meril runs the Meril Academy which provides education and training to healthcare personnel. It has organized numerous workshops and conferences in specialties including general surgery, diagnostics, orthopedics, interventional cardiology, operation theater nursing, and hospital management.

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Govanhill F.C.

Govanhill Football Club was an association football club from Govanhill, in Renfrewshire, which at the time was a separate burgh to Glasgow. History. The club was founded out of a lacrosse club and was originally called Govanhill Lacrosse. Being an offshoot of an existing club meant that it had a large stock of members from which to choose a footballing XI, and in 1878, its 60 members made it one of the larger sides in the Glasgow area. Indeed, the earliest recorded fixture for the club was between its first two XIs at the start of 1878. In April 1878, the club played in the second-ever football match in Falkirk, beating Falkirk F.C. 1–0 at Randyford (the ground of the East Stirlingshire cricket club). Despite this advantage, it conceded a bye to Wellpark in its first Scottish Cup entry in 1878–79, possily because it was not allowed to play as it did not have a private ground; instead it entered the West of Scotland Cup for teams playing on public parks. Its only tie in the Scottish Cup - in the first round the following season, by which time the club had shortened its name to Govanhill - was a 7–0 hammering at Whitefield, McDougall scoring five for the home side. Never an active club, it continued briefly into the 1880s as a Junior club. Colours. The club played in 1" blue and white hooped jerseys and white knickers. Ground. The club's ground as a senior club was at Bankhall Park, 1½ miles from St Enoch railway station. As a junior club, it played at Queen's Park.

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Eddie Fox (footballer)

Edward Fox was an Australian rules footballer who played for Hotham Football Club and Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) during the late 19th century. Fox grew up in North Melbourne and was recruited to local VFA club Hotham for the 1886 season. He played one season with Hotham, playing on the wing, before leaving to join fellow VFA club Melbourne for the 1887 season. Fox became a regular in the Melbourne side playing at half-back; he did not miss a match for Melbourne from 1887 until an injury in 1893. Known for his strength—aided by the large muscles he developed as an ironworker—and attack on the ball, Fox was selected to represent Victoria in three games over 1890 and 1891. In 1889 Fox became captain of Melbourne for the first time; he retained the role for the majority of the next seven seasons. Melbourne were a poor team in the late 1880s, generally finishing towards the bottom of the ladder. Under Fox's leadership, the club steadily became more competitive until in 1893 and 1894 they were competing for the premiership—ultimately finishing second to Essendon in both years. Fox played one further season in 1895 where Melbourne finished third; he retired towards the end of the season and passed the captaincy on to Joe Wilson. Football career. Fox was from a sporting family in North Melbourne. He had five brothers—Tommy, Jack, Billy, Dan and Frank—who were all good football and cricket players; Eddie was the best of them at football. Fox played junior football for Albion Park and North Park before being recruited by Hotham in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). Fox debuted for Hotham in the VFA in the first round of the 1886 season. The "North Melbourne Advertiser" reported that Fox played on the wing and "showed some dashing play" which augured well for the season ahead. "The Argus" wrote that Fox was one of the Hotham players who "frequently won the applause of spectators" in a game which Hotham won. In Hotham's next match, a win over Fitzroy, Vigilant wrote in the "North Melbourne Advertiser" that Fox was "knocked about" by the opposition but worked hard regardless. The next week, Hotham lost their first match of the season and Vigilant opined that, despite playing a good match, Fox "can do better". Fox was unable to consistently hold his place in Hotham's side, for example being named an emergency in round 11 against Williamstown. Writing towards the end of the 1896 season, O.C. in "The Weekly Times" declared Fox to be a "a fair player, but rather too anxious". Fox ended up playing nine senior games for Hotham in his first VFA season. It was reported in April 1887 that Fox was looking to transfer from Hotham to fellow VFA club Melbourne for the 1887 season. Fox did end up making the move to Melbourne and was named in Melbourne's best players a number of times in his first season with the club. In August 1887, Fox was part of a Melbourne team that toured Tasmania and played several matches against the locals. In June 1888, Fox was a member of a Melbourne squad that toured Queensland. Fox was again named in Melbourne's best players a number of times through the 1888 season. In Goal Post's wrap-up of the 1888 season for "The Sportsman", he named Fox first when listing Melbourne's best players for that year while being critical of the team's performance overall. At the beginning of the 1889 season at the club's annual general meeting (AGM), Fox was elected to the committee of the club and also to the selection committee of the senior team. Additionally, Fox also became captain of the team that season. By this point of his career, Fox had become a defender and in a match against Essendon in the 1889 season he was awarded a trophy for "back play". In a match against Footscray on 10 July 1889, Fox was attacked by Footscray supporters while the match was in play; Goal Post writing for "The Sportsman" called it a "disgraceful occurrence" and that Fox was fortunate not to have received a serious injury. At the end of the 1889 season, Fox was presented "a neat gold watch, chain and locket" by the committee and members of the club to show their appreciation for his leadership that season. Fox remained captain for the 1890 season. In July 1890, Fox was selected to represent Victoria in an intercolonial match against South Australia in Melbourne. Fox played in his usual position in defence and Victoria won the match comfortably. Fox was again elected to the club's committee at the beginning of 1891 and also continued on as captain. He was again selected for intercolonial duties, this time to play two matches against South Australia in Adelaide. Victoria won one and lost one; Fox was described as "very prominent" in the second match by Drop-Kick of "The Sportsman". Prior to the first game of the 1892 season, Melbourne held an election among the players to decide the captaincy for the season ahead. Despite holding the post for the three years, Fox lost the election to William Aitken by one vote. In June 1892, Melbourne toured South Australia playing three matches; Fox was a member of the touring party. In August, Aitken left Victoria to move to the United States and Fox was re-elected as captain. At the conclusion of Fox's first match back as captain, playing away against Fitzroy, Fox was attacked by Fitzroy supporters and only just made his way back to the changerooms safely. When the Melbourne players then left the ground their vehicles were pelted with stones. At the club's AGM to begin the 1893 season, Fox was re-elected as captain and onto the committee. Fox was praised for the job he had done as captain the previous year once Aitken had left, while also noting that his personal performance had remained strong. Melbourne started the season strongly, winning their first eight games. In round 9 they faced Essendon who had won the past two premierships and were also undefeated for the season to date. Writing in "The Argus", Observer was effusive in his praise for the quality of the match. Played in front of roughly 25,000 spectators at the East Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne started the game strongly, leading five goals to one at half time. The Essendon captain, Alick Dick, moved two extra men into the ruck after half time which helped swing the match in Essendon's direction. Observer wrote that Fox should have made the same move to match it but that it was easy to say in hindsight. Essendon kicked four goals to nil in the second half for the game to end in a thrilling draw. Observer noted that Fox had "every man's hand against him" in the second half but "did much for Melbourne during the crisis". Melbourne and Essendon both won their intervening matches and met again in round 14 in a match that would essentially decide the premiership. Played in front of nearly 30,000 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the match was the opposite of their meeting prior in the season. Essendon started strongly and led by four goals to one at half time. Melbourne came back in the second half, scoring three goals to Essendon's one, but ultimately fell short by a goal. The Monday after the game, Fox was interviewed at his place of work—an ironworks in South Melbourne—by "The Herald" to discuss the game; Fox felt the forward line was most at fault for the loss. Fox missed his first match for the club in seven years in August 1893 when he suffered an injury, a strained leg. Essendon finished the season undefeated and Melbourne were runners-up to them for the premiership. Fox was again appointed to the captaincy and the club's committee for the 1894 season. After Melbourne's second round match against Footscray, "The Sportsman" wrote that Fox had played "the best game he had played for six years [...] and that is saying a good deal". For the second consecutive season, Melbourne were Essendon's main competitor for the premiership. Melbourne almost pulled off an upset in June that year against Essendon, leading the match at three-quarter time, but ultimately lost five goals to three. In the return match in August, Melbourne needed a win to have any chance of denying Essendon the premiership. Down three goals to two at half time, Fox moved himself to play on Essendon superstar Albert Thurgood who had kicked one in the first half and set up another. It was to no avail however, as Essendon kicked three goals to one in the third quarter despite Thurgood being held goalless. Fox kept himself on Thurgood for the last quarter, a decision which Observer was critical of in "The Argus", and the Essendon champion kicked two of Essendon's four last-quarter goals, sealing the victory for Essendon and the premiership. At the end of the season, it was rumoured in "The Herald" that Fox was contemplating retirement from football. However, Fox did continue playing in 1895 and was again named captain. In round 3 Melbourne were finally able to defeat Essendon after several losses over the past two seasons. Fox was one of Melbourne's best players on the day; Observer wrote that Fox had "not played a better game for years" and Markwell reported that Fox "was entirely in his element" throughout the game. Melbourne won their first eight games of the 1895 season; their first loss came to Fitzroy in July. Melbourne also lost the return fixture to Fitzroy in August in a match where it was reported that Fox "did very little". Fox retired from football the week after; he was succeeded as captain by Joe Wilson. Melbourne ultimately finished the season in third behind Fitzroy and Geelong. Personal life. Fox worked as an ironworker. An October 1925 article in "The Age" wrote that Fox had been working at the South Melbourne Ironworks for 38 years at that point. Fox stayed connected with Melbourne after his retirement from the game and was often noted in attendance watching their matches. In 1926, when Melbourne won their second Victorian Football League premiership, Fox was one of the "old leaders" to celebrate with the team in the clubrooms.

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List of Mongolia Twenty20 International cricketers

This is a list of Mongolia Twenty20 International cricketers. A Twenty20 International is an international cricket match between two representative teams, each having Twenty20 International status, as determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC). A Twenty20 International is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket. This list includes all players who have played at least one T20I match for Mongolia and is arranged in the order of debut appearance. Where more than one player won their first cap in the same match, those players are initially listed alphabetically at the time of debut. Mongolia played their first WT20I match against Nepal on 27 September 2023 during 2022 Asian Games. List of Players. "Statistics are correct as of 28 September 2023."

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AFL Futures match

The AFL Futures match is an annual all-star game between two representative sides consisting of the most talented under-17 Australian rules footballers. Organised by the Australian Football League (AFL) as part of its talent pathways program, the match is played as a curtain raiser to the AFL grand final. It was first contested in 2016 at Punt Road Oval on the morning of the AFL grand final; since 2018, the match has been played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Background. Underage representative football has its roots in the Teal Cup, which was first established in 1953 as a one-off match between of an under-18 Queensland representative team and an under-16 New South Wales representative team. The Teal Cup became an annual event from 1963 onwards; at the same time the age qualification was established as under-17. In 1973, the competition included teams outside of Queensland and New South Wales for the first time, and by 1979, all eight Australian states and territories were competing in what was the preeminent under-17 representative football event. The Teal Cup was rebranded as the AFL National Under 18 Championships in 1996, and thus under-17 representative football was limited at a higher level. After almost two decades, under-17 representative football returned in earnest with the NAB AFL All Stars match taking place on the morning of the 2014 AFL grand final between an under-17 AFL Academy side and an under-18 Allies side. To that point, the AFL had not scheduled a curtain raiser match at the MCG on grand final day since 2007, which was the final time the TAC Cup (now known as the Talent League) held its decider on the Saturday morning. Teams would compete for the Kevin Sheehan Trophy, named after the former footballer turned national talent identification manager. The All Stars match was reprised the following year before the 2015 AFL grand final, where the Allies again defeated the AFL Academy. Concept. In 2016, the AFL decided to schedule two underage all-star games in the lead-up to the grand final, showcasing the best young football talent to both recruiters and the general public. Two teams, named after retired AFL stars Chris Judd and Michael O'Loughlin, would compete against each other in two age groups: the under-18s on the Friday following the parade, and the under-17s on the Saturday prior to the main event. In the days preceding the inaugural clash, the under-17 match was moved from the MCG to Punt Road Oval due to inclement weather raising concerns of surface deterioration before the feature match between and the . As was the case in the All Stars matches of 2014 and 2015, teams competed for the Kevin Sheehan Trophy, and a best-on-ground medal sponsored by NAB was awarded. The dual-match format returned in 2017, this time with the under-18 All Stars match acting as the AFL grand final curtain raiser, and the under-17 match played on the Friday prior. However, this would be the final time the under-18 match would take place, as it was deemed an additional burden to players' increasingly full schedules ahead of the draft combine the following week. This allowed the under-17 All Stars Futures match to take centre stage on grand final day in 2018, and apart from its hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the match has remained as the MCG's curtain raiser each year since. Match history. 2016–2018: The first three years. The inaugural AFL Futures match was held in 2016, and to the end of 2022, is the closest result. Team Judd were victors by 13 points over Team O'Loughlin, maintaining a slender lead at every break to take the win despite having less scoring shots. Team Judd, coached by outgoing AFL Academy mentor Brenton Sanderson, were led by strong performances from midfielders Lochie O'Brien (20 disposals, two goals) and Hunter Clark (21 disposals), while tall forward Darcy Fogarty was named best on ground. Jack Higgins finished with 24 disposals and a goal to be Team O'Loughlin's best, having gathered 16 touches to half-time. Izak Rankine created headlines in 2017 when he lined up for both Team Enright and Team Harvey in the former's 39-point win at Kardinia Park. Played on the Friday prior to the AFL grand final for the only time in the match's short history, the South Australian draft prospect kicked two first-half goals for Team Enright to help them create a 45-point buffer at the long break. Ahead of the third quarter, Rankine was switched to the opposing team to even out the contest following numerous injuries to Team Harvey. He kicked a goal for his new side and inspired them to draw back within 24 points at three-quarter-time, and although the margin blew out once more in the final term, was gifted best-on-ground honours. In 2018, potential number-one draft pick Matt Rowell was touted as a player to watch following his TAC Cup grand final best-on-ground medal performance for Oakleigh Chargers the week prior. As predicted, Rowell earned his second medal in as many weeks to lift Team Bartel to a 42-point win over Team Riewoldt, racking up 27 disposals and a goal in a best-on-ground display. Rowell's teammate Caleb Serong finished with an identical stat line, while Bigoa Nyuon led the goalkicking with three majors. 2019–2021: Largest margin and COVID-19 hiatus. Team Brown kicked 11 goals to four after half-time in 2019 to defeat Team Dal Santo by 41 points in what is, to the end of 2022, the largest winning margin by any team. The victors had six multiple goalkickers, led by best-on-ground medal winner Braeden Campbell with three majors, while captain Elijah Hollands gathered 24 disposals to go with his two goals. The AFL Futures match went on hiatus in both 2020 and 2021 while the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Victoria, prevented large portions of underage football from being played. In each of these seasons, the AFL National Championships were also cancelled, resulting in precious little representative football opportunities for draft hopefuls. 2022–present: The match returns. The match returned in 2022 with teams named after 2021 retirees Bachar Houli and Marc Murphy, who each gave mentoring sessions to the two squads in the lead-up to the game. Team Houli took advantage of a shockingly wasteful Team Murphy to run out winners by 28 points, with West Australian Daniel Curtin (20 disposals, eight marks) adjudged best afield. Team Murphy midfielder Caiden Cleary was the first player to top the 30-disposal mark in an AFL Futures match, amassing 31 touches and six inside-50s for the game. Records and statistics. Coaches. Each coach to have guided a team in a Futures match has generally been selected for their prior involvement with underage football, which often stems from their previous involvement with the game at the highest level. To the end of 2023, only two coaches (Tony Bamford and Andrew Sturgess) had not played in the AFL; indeed, every other coach had played at least 150 AFL matches. Luke Power is the only person to have coached in a Futures match on two occasions, with his involvement in 2018 and 2019. Impact and legacy. The AFL Futures match is typically seen as the strongest representation of the following year's draft class, with eye-catching performances in front of club scouts elevating players' recruiting potential. As of 2023, every best-on-ground medal winner was selected in the first round of the AFL national draft in their first year of eligibility; three of the four winners were taken within the first five picks. 2022 winner Daniel Curtin is eligible for selection in the 2023 AFL draft, where phantom drafts have predicted him to be selected within the top ten. Even mere representation in the two teams is a strong indicator of being selected in the following year's draft. Of the 52 players selected in the squads for the first AFL Futures match in 2016, 33 of those players went on to be drafted or selected by an AFL club at some point. This figure peaked in 2019, where 39 of that year's 48 listed players made it on to an AFL list, a success rate of more than 81 per cent.

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Uma Chetry

Uma Chetry (born 27 July 2002) is an Indian cricketer from Assam. She plays for the Indian women's National cricket team. She is part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Early life. Uma hails from Kandulimari village in Bokakhat division of Golaghat district, Assam. Her mother encouraged her to play cricket when she saw Uma playing on the roads along with her brother Bijoy Chetri and other boys. She is the only girl among the five siblings. She did her schooling at Bokakhat Hindi High School. She became the first woman to make it to the Indian team from Assam.