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THE FASTEST DOUBLE-CENTURY IN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
Louis Kimber hits the second-fastest hundred in first-class cricket, off just 100 balls
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Louis Kimber hits the second-fastest hundred in first-class cricket, off just 100 balls
Wow, what a knock
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Wright admitted the anti-doping violations, albeit they were committed inadvertently and unknowingly because of his use of a contaminated supplement, which the Cricket Regulator accepted. The National-Anti Doping Panel agreed Wright had no intention to breach the Anti-Doping rules
Following a hearing in May between the Cricket Regulator and Chris Wright, today, Monday 1 July, it has been announced that Leicestershire bowler Wright has accepted a nine-month suspension following testing positive for a trace amount of a banned substance, Ostarine.
The 38-year-old’s suspension is backdated to October 2023, when he was provisionally suspended pending the investigation and proceedings, and he is therefore available for selection from 19 July, having already returned to training.
Leicestershire bowler, Chris Wright has released the following statement:
“I was shocked to find out that I had tested positive for trace amounts of a banned substance on a single occasion back in October 2023. I had been using a fruit supplement at the time, purchased from a well-known manufacturer, which had no sports performance-enhancing capability. I disclosed this fully on my doping control form before I provided a sample, as required, that returned the adverse result.
“I was extremely fortunate that with the help of scientific experts, I was able to identify that the supplement was contaminated with Ostarine, a synthetic substance that ought not be in any food product in the UK, and the Cricket Regulator accepted this. There has been no explanation from the supplement manufacturer as to how that came to be and, as the independent panel’s decision in my case shows, I did not intend to take such substance, nor could I have even known the supplement was contaminated with it.
“The panel found that I bore no significant fault and I am pleased this matter has been resolved so that I can resume playing soon, after what has been an extremely difficult and trying time for me and my family. I am back in training and looking forward to my full return.
“I would like to thank the PCA for their support during the period of my suspension as this matter was resolved. Their help, support and guidance has been invaluable. I would also like to thank Leicestershire CCC, in particular Claude Henderson and Alfonso Thomas, for their support during this difficult period. They have been extremely patient and supportive during the whole process and have been keen to get me back playing as soon as possible. Lastly, I want to thank my family. Their love and positivity has helped me immensely during what has also been a really challenging time for them. I will always be grateful.”
PCA Managing Director of Member Services, Ian Thomas, said:
“We are pleased Chris is now back in training and able to continue his career from 19th July. Sadly, Chris has been victim of a contamination case. It acts as a reminder to all our members of the danger of supplement usage. This could have prematurely ended Chris’ professional playing career.
“The stress on Chris and his family’s lives has been extreme since he was suspended in October 2023 and the PCA has worked closely with him and his legal team, in particular Craig Harris, to achieve the best possible outcome and ultimately, save his career.
“The PCA is extremely concerned at the lack of thresholds of banned substances, such as Ostarine in this case, providing a positive test, when it is clear there is no intent or scientific evidence to show athletes have genuinely taken banned substances. We are extremely concerned that these substances remain a risk when contaminating supplement or food produce.
“The PCA is working with the World Players’ Association in lobbying WADA for a full review on this.
“WADA play a vital role in ensuring a clean sport with zero tolerance to performance-enhancing drug usage. However, it is not fair or reasonable to place innocent athletes on suspensions and lengthy bans, when a trace amount of a substance confirms athletes are victims of contamination.”
Head of the World Players’ Association, Matthew Graham, said:
“WADA’s inconsistent approach to contaminated supplements is having a devastating and unnecessary impact on the livelihoods and wellbeing of athletes worldwide.
“Despite long having had the opportunity to change the Rules, it has failed to do so and it is lagging, rather than leading, as the regulator of the global anti-doping movement.
“The World Players' Association has tabled best practice solutions with WADA in relation to issues with contaminants which it should urgently implement if it is to rebuild athlete trust and confidence in the system.”
Following a hearing in May between the Cricket Regulator and Chris Wright, today, Monday 1 July, it has been announced that Leicestershire bowler Wright has accepted a nine-month suspension following testing positive for a trace amount of a banned substance, Ostarine.
The 38-year-old’s suspension is backdated to October 2023, when he was provisionally suspended pending the investigation and proceedings, and he is therefore available for selection from 19 July, having already returned to training.
Leicestershire bowler, Chris Wright has released the following statement:
“I was shocked to find out that I had tested positive for trace amounts of a banned substance on a single occasion back in October 2023. I had been using a fruit supplement at the time, purchased from a well-known manufacturer, which had no sports performance-enhancing capability. I disclosed this fully on my doping control form before I provided a sample, as required, that returned the adverse result.
“I was extremely fortunate that with the help of scientific experts, I was able to identify that the supplement was contaminated with Ostarine, a synthetic substance that ought not be in any food product in the UK, and the Cricket Regulator accepted this. There has been no explanation from the supplement manufacturer as to how that came to be and, as the independent panel’s decision in my case shows, I did not intend to take such substance, nor could I have even known the supplement was contaminated with it.
“The panel found that I bore no significant fault and I am pleased this matter has been resolved so that I can resume playing soon, after what has been an extremely difficult and trying time for me and my family. I am back in training and looking forward to my full return.
“I would like to thank the PCA for their support during the period of my suspension as this matter was resolved. Their help, support and guidance has been invaluable. I would also like to thank Leicestershire CCC, in particular Claude Henderson and Alfonso Thomas, for their support during this difficult period. They have been extremely patient and supportive during the whole process and have been keen to get me back playing as soon as possible. Lastly, I want to thank my family. Their love and positivity has helped me immensely during what has also been a really challenging time for them. I will always be grateful.”
PCA Managing Director of Member Services, Ian Thomas, said:
“We are pleased Chris is now back in training and able to continue his career from 19th July. Sadly, Chris has been victim of a contamination case. It acts as a reminder to all our members of the danger of supplement usage. This could have prematurely ended Chris’ professional playing career.
“The stress on Chris and his family’s lives has been extreme since he was suspended in October 2023 and the PCA has worked closely with him and his legal team, in particular Craig Harris, to achieve the best possible outcome and ultimately, save his career.
“The PCA is extremely concerned at the lack of thresholds of banned substances, such as Ostarine in this case, providing a positive test, when it is clear there is no intent or scientific evidence to show athletes have genuinely taken banned substances. We are extremely concerned that these substances remain a risk when contaminating supplement or food produce.
“The PCA is working with the World Players’ Association in lobbying WADA for a full review on this.
“WADA play a vital role in ensuring a clean sport with zero tolerance to performance-enhancing drug usage. However, it is not fair or reasonable to place innocent athletes on suspensions and lengthy bans, when a trace amount of a substance confirms athletes are victims of contamination.”
Head of the World Players’ Association, Matthew Graham, said:
“WADA’s inconsistent approach to contaminated supplements is having a devastating and unnecessary impact on the livelihoods and wellbeing of athletes worldwide.
“Despite long having had the opportunity to change the Rules, it has failed to do so and it is lagging, rather than leading, as the regulator of the global anti-doping movement.
“The World Players' Association has tabled best practice solutions with WADA in relation to issues with contaminants which it should urgently implement if it is to rebuild athlete trust and confidence in the system.”
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WORCESTERSHIRE BEAT DURHAM BY SIX WICKETS
Worcs 231-4 v Durham - target 231Peter Siddle in for what might be his last over in England.
Ethan Brookes pushes forward to the first in defence. No run.
But there it is! A push down the ground beats the diving Ben Stokes and Brookes has the winning run.
He finishes unbeaten on 20, whiel Kashif Ali finishes with a superb unbeaten 76 off 118 balls.
It's been a terrific fightback win for the Pears after conceding a 72-run deficit in a low scoring first innings.
Stokes will head off for England duty with defeat, but in an incredibly difficult season, it's a first championship win and reason to cheer for Worcestershire.
While Yorkshire defeat Derbyshire by an innings and 204 runs
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76 all out (27.4)
171 all out (42.5)
451-9 dec ( 101.5)
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Close but no cigar
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Gibson to step down as Yorkshire head coach
Yorkshire first-team head coach Ottis Gibson is to leave the club at the end of the season.
The former West Indies fast bowler and England bowling coach joined Yorkshire in 2021, a year after the club was accused of institutional racism by Azeem Rafiq.
Yorkshire were relegated to the County Championship Division Two in 2022 and deducted 48 points by the England and Wales Cricket Board the following season over their handling of the Rafiq case.
"Despite the issues we have faced off the field, that inevitably spilt on to the playing side, I am pleased with the state of the squad, the development of our younger players and to be in contention to challenge for promotion," said Gibson.
“I'd like to thank all of my staff, players and the supporters that have been behind us in my time here and I wish Yorkshire all the very best going forward.”
Gibson, 55, has helped revive the team's Championship fortunes and the White Rose sit just four points outside the promotion spots with five games of the season left.
Yorkshire have begun the search for a successor.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Ottis," said Colin Graves, who was reinstated as club chairman this season.
“The work that Ottis has done in really difficult circumstances has been impressive, and he’ll leave with his head held high, having helped build some solid foundations, which we are seeing with performances this season."
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Yorkshire first-team head coach Ottis Gibson is to leave the club at the end of the season.
The former West Indies fast bowler and England bowling coach joined Yorkshire in 2021, a year after the club was accused of institutional racism by Azeem Rafiq.
Yorkshire were relegated to the County Championship Division Two in 2022 and deducted 48 points by the England and Wales Cricket Board the following season over their handling of the Rafiq case.
"Despite the issues we have faced off the field, that inevitably spilt on to the playing side, I am pleased with the state of the squad, the development of our younger players and to be in contention to challenge for promotion," said Gibson.
“I'd like to thank all of my staff, players and the supporters that have been behind us in my time here and I wish Yorkshire all the very best going forward.”
Gibson, 55, has helped revive the team's Championship fortunes and the White Rose sit just four points outside the promotion spots with five games of the season left.
Yorkshire have begun the search for a successor.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Ottis," said Colin Graves, who was reinstated as club chairman this season.
“The work that Ottis has done in really difficult circumstances has been impressive, and he’ll leave with his head held high, having helped build some solid foundations, which we are seeing with performances this season."
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County cricket is back in action today.
County Championship Division Two 2024
Derbyshire vs Glamorgan, 37th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Gloucestershire vs Leicestershire, 38th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Middlesex vs Northamptonshire, 39th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Yorkshire vs Sussex, 40th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
County Championship Division One 2024
Worcestershire vs Kent, 50th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Warwickshire vs Somerset, 49th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Surrey vs Lancashire, 48th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Hampshire vs Essex, 47th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Durham vs Nottinghamshire, 46th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
County Championship Division Two 2024
Derbyshire vs Glamorgan, 37th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Gloucestershire vs Leicestershire, 38th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Middlesex vs Northamptonshire, 39th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Yorkshire vs Sussex, 40th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
County Championship Division One 2024
Worcestershire vs Kent, 50th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Warwickshire vs Somerset, 49th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Surrey vs Lancashire, 48th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Hampshire vs Essex, 47th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Durham vs Nottinghamshire, 46th Match, Day 1
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TOSS UPDATE:
County Championship Division Two 2024:
Derbyshire vs Glamorgan, 37th Match, Day 1
Derbyshire have won the toss and have opted to field
Gloucestershire vs Leicestershire, 38th Match, Day 1
Toss delayed due to wet outfield
Middlesex vs Northamptonshire, 39th Match, Day 1
Middlesex have won the toss and have opted to field
Yorkshire vs Sussex, 40th Match, Day 1
Yorkshire have won the toss and have opted to field
County Championship Division One 2024:
Worcestershire vs Kent, 50th Match, Day 1
Worcestershire have won the toss and have opted to field
Warwickshire vs Somerset, 49th Match, Day 1
Toss delayed due to wet outfield
Surrey vs Lancashire, 48th Match, Day 1
Surrey have won the toss and have opted to field
Hampshire vs Essex, 47th Match, Day 1
Toss delayed due to rain
Durham vs Nottinghamshire, 46th Match, Day 1
Nottinghamshire have won the toss and have opted to field
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Today's fixtures in the county championship 2024:
County Championship Division Two 2024:
Glamorgan vs Leicestershire, 41st Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire, 42nd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Sussex vs Derbyshire, 43rd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Yorkshire vs Middlesex, 44th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
County Championship Division One 2024:
Essex vs Worcestershire, 51st Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Lancashire vs Hampshire, 52nd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Nottinghamshire vs Surrey, 53rd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Somerset vs Durham, 54th Match, Day 1
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Warwickshire vs Kent, 55th Match, Day 1
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County Championship Division Two 2024:
Glamorgan vs Leicestershire, 41st Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire, 42nd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Sussex vs Derbyshire, 43rd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Yorkshire vs Middlesex, 44th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
County Championship Division One 2024:
Essex vs Worcestershire, 51st Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Lancashire vs Hampshire, 52nd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Nottinghamshire vs Surrey, 53rd Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Somerset vs Durham, 54th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
Warwickshire vs Kent, 55th Match, Day 1
10:00 AM GMT
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TOSS UPDATE:
County Championship Division Two 2024:
Glamorgan vs Leicestershire, 41st Match, Day 1
Glamorgan have won the toss and have opted to field
Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire, 42nd Match, Day 1
Northamptonshire have won the toss and have opted to field
Sussex vs Derbyshire, 43rd Match, Day 1
Derbyshire have won the toss and have opted to field
Yorkshire vs Middlesex, 44th Match, Day 1
Yorkshire have won the toss and have opted to bat
County Championship Division One 2024:
Essex vs Worcestershire, 51st Match, Day 1
Worcestershire have won the toss and have opted to bat
Lancashire vs Hampshire, 52nd Match, Day 1
Lancashire have won the toss and have opted to field
Nottinghamshire vs Surrey, 53rd Match, Day 1
Surrey have won the toss and have opted to bat
Somerset vs Durham, 54th Match, Day 1
Somerset have won the toss and have opted to bat
Warwickshire vs Kent, 55th Match, Day 1
Warwickshire have won the toss and have opted to field
Mohammad Abbas and Zafar Gohar are playing this game for their respective teams.
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Championship debut for Farhan Ahmed for Notts at 16 years of age earlier today. Been keeping one eye on this fella, since his call up to eng u19 WC this year at age of 15 and did well for England lions v Sri Lanka the other week taking a few wickets in the 2nd Inns. Plus being touted as having a higher ceiling than his older sibling Rehan. Today he became the Youngest ever county player for Notts.
Took 4 out the 5 Surrey wickets of the day. 3 of which play/played for England, in Rory burns who was set on 150+, Ben foakes+ will jacks. Took 2 in 2 balls too. hoping he gets his 5fer on debut.
Looks class at only 16, couple times got hit for a 6 and then went onto take a wicket in the same over. Doesn’t bowl many rubbish balls either
Bright future ahead for sure.
Took 4 out the 5 Surrey wickets of the day. 3 of which play/played for England, in Rory burns who was set on 150+, Ben foakes+ will jacks. Took 2 in 2 balls too. hoping he gets his 5fer on debut.
Looks class at only 16, couple times got hit for a 6 and then went onto take a wicket in the same over. Doesn’t bowl many rubbish balls either
Bright future ahead for sure.
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England's spin department seems to be in good hands with yet another talented spinner emerging.
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