1 day ago
England have named the uncapped Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe in their squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
Opener Donald has been included in the 16-player squad for the T20 series, while seamer Crocombe makes the 16-man line-up for the one-day internationals.
England men's national selector Marcus North said the pair are "two promising players who have earned their places on the back of impressive performances in domestic cricket".
He added: "Aneurin has had an exceptional season for Derbyshire in the Vitality Blast and also with Trent Rockets in The Hundred while Henry is a player we have had an eye on all summer."
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell "underwent successful surgery on his injured knee earlier this week" and is targeting the white-ball series against Australia in November for his comeback.
#series #crocombe
Opener Donald has been included in the 16-player squad for the T20 series, while seamer Crocombe makes the 16-man line-up for the one-day internationals.
England men's national selector Marcus North said the pair are "two promising players who have earned their places on the back of impressive performances in domestic cricket".
He added: "Aneurin has had an exceptional season for Derbyshire in the Vitality Blast and also with Trent Rockets in The Hundred while Henry is a player we have had an eye on all summer."
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell "underwent successful surgery on his injured knee earlier this week" and is targeting the white-ball series against Australia in November for his comeback.
#series #crocombe
1 day ago
Back-to-back hat-tricks for Henry Crocombe: English pacer achieves unique feat in County Championship originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe took hat-tricks in two consecutive first-class matches, a feat achieved only seven times ever.
Crocombe's second hat-trick against Essex triggered a batting collapse, helping bowl the visitors out cheaply after Sussex's 275.
The Sussex quick earns an England ODI squad call-up for the Sri Lanka series, capping off a breakthrough summer.
Henry Crocombe pulled off hat-tricks in two matches running, and to top it all off, he's set to be rewarded with an England call-up this Friday.
#feat
Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe took hat-tricks in two consecutive first-class matches, a feat achieved only seven times ever.
Crocombe's second hat-trick against Essex triggered a batting collapse, helping bowl the visitors out cheaply after Sussex's 275.
The Sussex quick earns an England ODI squad call-up for the Sri Lanka series, capping off a breakthrough summer.
Henry Crocombe pulled off hat-tricks in two matches running, and to top it all off, he's set to be rewarded with an England call-up this Friday.
#feat
2 months ago
New Zealand and Belgium go head-to-head at BC Place this Saturday in the World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 04:00 on BBC One.
In their last game, New Zealand lost 1-3 against Egypt (World Cup 2026). In their last outing, Belgium drew 0-0 against Iran (World Cup 2026).
New Zealand ( vs Egypt 2026-06-22): Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Joe Bell, Marko Stamenic, Callum McCowatt, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just, Chris Wood
Belgium ( vs Iran 2026-06-21): Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Alexis Saelemaekers, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku
In their last game, New Zealand lost 1-3 against Egypt (World Cup 2026). In their last outing, Belgium drew 0-0 against Iran (World Cup 2026).
New Zealand ( vs Egypt 2026-06-22): Max Crocombe, Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Joe Bell, Marko Stamenic, Callum McCowatt, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just, Chris Wood
Belgium ( vs Iran 2026-06-21): Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Alexis Saelemaekers, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku
3 months ago
Mohamed Salah scored a goal and ******* isted another as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first-ever World Cup win on Sunday.
New Zealand thought they would be the ones celebrating a maiden victory at the tournament as Finn Surman gave them the lead in the 15th minute.
Surman rose high to power home a corner from the team's social media rising star Tim Payne.
But Mustafa Zico levelled for Egypt in the 58th. He collected a cross from Mohamed Hany and headed it into the goal. Goalkeeper Max Crocombe got a hand to it but wasn't strong enough to stop it.
Team star Salah followed suit and was on target in the 67th to turn the game around. He played a lovely one-two with Zico before powering a finish past Crocombe.
New Zealand thought they would be the ones celebrating a maiden victory at the tournament as Finn Surman gave them the lead in the 15th minute.
Surman rose high to power home a corner from the team's social media rising star Tim Payne.
But Mustafa Zico levelled for Egypt in the 58th. He collected a cross from Mohamed Hany and headed it into the goal. Goalkeeper Max Crocombe got a hand to it but wasn't strong enough to stop it.
Team star Salah followed suit and was on target in the 67th to turn the game around. He played a lovely one-two with Zico before powering a finish past Crocombe.
3 months ago
Mohamed Salah scored a goal and ****** isted another as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first-ever World Cup win on Sunday.
New Zealand thought they would be the ones celebrating a maiden victory at the tournament as Finn Surman gave them the lead in the 15th minute.
But Mustafa Zico levelled for Egypt in the 58th and team star Salah was on target in the 67th to turn the game around.
He played a lovely one-two with Zico before powering a finish past goalkeeper Max Crocombe.
Substitute Trezeguet sealed the historic victory in the 82nd with a diving header to finish off Salah's corner.
New Zealand thought they would be the ones celebrating a maiden victory at the tournament as Finn Surman gave them the lead in the 15th minute.
But Mustafa Zico levelled for Egypt in the 58th and team star Salah was on target in the 67th to turn the game around.
He played a lovely one-two with Zico before powering a finish past goalkeeper Max Crocombe.
Substitute Trezeguet sealed the historic victory in the 82nd with a diving header to finish off Salah's corner.
3 months ago
FIFA World Cup
Iran 2 - 2 New Zealand FT
Iran twice came from behind in Los Angeles as they denied New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.
Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half-volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.
New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a way to level when Ramin Rezaeian flicked the ball past Max Crocombe.
Iran 2 - 2 New Zealand FT
Iran twice came from behind in Los Angeles as they denied New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.
Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half-volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.
New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a way to level when Ramin Rezaeian flicked the ball past Max Crocombe.
