Hampshire incinerate Glamorgan by 107 runs - Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – August 11, 2012
In the ongoing Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament, Hampshire won their Group B match against Glamorgan by 107 runs, at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hampshire-c789 batted exceptionally well, as they piled a total of 227 runs in their 40 overs to give the bowlers something to fight for.
Middle-order batsman, ND http://www.senore.com/Cricket/McKenzie-c75497, was the star of the show as he played an astounding innings of 88 runs off 89 deliveries to steer his side to a respectable total.
Later, the bowling department was spearheaded by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wood-c98110, who completed a five-wicket haul and destroyed Glamorgan’s batting brigade. The bowler was backed by DR Briggs, who took four wickets, playing a dominant role in his side’s emphatic win.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glamorgan-c784, managed to play only 32.5 overs, as they mustered 120 runs in reply to the asking total.
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Singh’s selection was a surprise for many, as the player is returning from a cancer treatment, and without any match practice was named in the national team for the mega event.
“I am a bit surprised. I just wish he physically stays well because you know he has come out of a...what can I say, a big disappointment. He has recovered, which is the best thing that can happen, but it has not been a long time and I wish and pray he sustains," Ganguly said.
However, BCCI officials have backed their decision to include Singh for the mega event, arguing that his presence in the dressing room will boost the morale of the players in the national team.
The four-day match in the ongoing County Championship Division One between Somerset and Nottinghamshire ended in a draw on the final day of the match, at County Ground, Taunton.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843 resuming their first innings from an overnight tally of 187 for six, hammered the score to 249 runs before getting bowled-out.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nottinghamshire-c826 then smashed a knock of 176 for the loss of five wickets in 57 overs before the close of play.
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