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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Solent graduate lands dream cricket presenting job straight after university
A university graduate has landed his first big break in sports broadcasting. Will Hewlett, who graduated in 2025 from Southampton Solent University with a degree in sports journalism, has been named one of just eight rising hosts for this year's edition of The Hundred cricket competition. Will will present at Utilita Bowl fixtures as part of the Southern Brave team, working alongside established sports presenter and Solent alumna Kenzie Benali. Will said: "I'm immensely proud and very excited to be the rising host for the Southern Brave in this year's edition of The Hundred. "It will be fast-paced and full of energy, something I'm looking forward to influencing." His journey into sports journalism began unexpectedly, after applying to Solent University through Clearing. He credits the university with helping him secure the role, including telling him about the opportunity and supporting his application. Will said: "I felt slightly nervous but ultimately confident due to the reassurance and practise I had whilst studying sports journalism at Solent." READ MORE: Graphic design graduate named one to watch for bold design project This is not his first industry success. In 2024, he travelled to Augusta, Georgia, to report on the Masters golf tournament, an opportunity secured with help from his lecturers. Will Cope, interim head of film and media at Solent University, said: "This is a fantastic achievement for Will. "He beat a huge amount of competition to land this role, which is a testament to him and his attitude to his craft. "He is very well placed to make a serious impact on the sports journalism industry, and the latest in a long line of very fine graduates from Solent University." The university graduate's experience highlights the value of alternative routes into higher education and professional success. He added: "It really feels like a door has opened at the right time, straight after graduating. "I'm very thankful." The Hundred is a high-profile cricket competition that attracts hundreds of thousands of fans each year. As a rising host, Will will receive industry mentorship and training, including a two-day workshop, before stepping into his presenting role on August 10.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
New Zealand Name Michael Bracewell As Replacement For Glenn Phillips For 1st Test vs Zimbabwe
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been named as the replacement for injured Glenn Phillips in their first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, scheduled to begin on July 30. Bracewell was initially unavailable for the series due to his commitments with The Hundred. He was named in the squad for the first Test after his schedule allowed him to be available for the series opener. Bracewell is in Zimbabwe as part of New Zealand's T20I tri-series. Phillips was ruled out of the Tri-series and the two Tests after he suffered a right groin injury during the final of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 earlier this month. After the first Test, Bracewell will leave Zimbabwe and join the Southern Brave ahead of their first game. "Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad, and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement. Michael's experience and skillset will be a great asset and allows us to keep the same balance of the team," Blackcaps head coach Rob Walter said in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket. "Given he's here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first Test, we're using the opportunity to include him in the squad. We'll get through the first Test and then we'll make a decision whether we'll replace him for the second Test," he concluded. After Phillips was confirmed to miss New Zealand's ongoing tour of Zimbabwe, Walter reflected on the impact of his absence and had said, "It's obviously disappointing to lose someone of Glenn's calibre. Much like Finn (Allen), we really feel for Glenn and that he misses out on this series. "We know he was eager to get out on the field for the Black Caps, and unfortunately, he won't be able to do that for this series. We know he'll work hard to get himself back onto the park, and I look forward to when that happens," Walter added.
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Sanjiv Goenka Welcomes 'Legend' James Anderson In His Franchise. Star Pacer Says, "Can't Wait"
James Anderson will take part in The Hundred this season after being selected in Wildcard Draft. Anderson, 42, an England great and one of the finest bowlers to ever play the game, was selected by Manchester Originals and will now play in his first domestic franchise league. Rocky Flintoff will join up with his father Andrew, Head Coach at Northern Superchargers. The pair were two of 32 names drafted in The Hundred Wildcard Draft, the final updates to the 16 squads ahead of the fifth year of The Hundred. Essex's Esmae Macgregor will join Anderson at Originals, off the back off a domestic campaign which sees her top the wicket-taking charts in the Vitality Blast Women's Competition. The franchise is owned by Sanjiv Goenka, who also own IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. A legend in the squad. Welcome to #ManchesterOriginals, @jimmy9. @thehundred — Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) July 15, 2025 The Hundred Wildcard Draft gives an opportunity to players previously unselected in The Hundred to earn selection through outstanding performances in the Vitality Blast Men's and Women's Competitions across the first three months of the domestic season. Hilton Cartwright was the only overseas player selected, filling a spot at Southern Brave vacated by Faf du Plessis, who had to withdraw through injury. Jason Roy will replace du Plessis at Brave. "I'm really looking forward to The Hundred, and I'm really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad. I've loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I'm excited to have the opportunity to add value in The Hundred.' "It's a competition I've really enjoyed watching. When you're at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can't underestimate how important that is for our game. I can't wait to get out there," said Anderson. Full round of picks Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Phoebe Brett, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber London Spirit: Abi Norgrove, Kate Coppack, Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins Manchester Originals: Esmae Macgregor, Darcey Carter, James Anderson, Marchant de Lange Northern Superchargers: Katherine Fraser, Sophia Turner, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff Oval Invincibles: Daisy Gibb, Rebecca Odgers, George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar Southern Brave: Phoebe Turner, Amara Carr, Toby Albert, Hilton Cartwright Trent Rockets: Grace Thompson, Sophie Morris, Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson Charley Phillips, Alex Griffiths, Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben Kellaway
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roy gets late Hundred deal as wildcard draft looms
Roy has a highest score of 92 in this year's T20 Blast [Getty Images] Former England opener Jason Roy has signed a late deal to play in The Hundred after initially failing to secure a contract at this year's draft. Roy, 34, will play for Southern Brave as an injury replacement for South Africa batter Faf du Plessis. Advertisement It comes after Roy found form in the T20 Blast over recent weeks with three scores over 50 in 10 matches for Surrey at an average of 30.10. Roy played three seasons with Oval Invincibles but was released after a difficult season in 2023 during which he averaged 17.11. The 2019 World Cup-winner was dropped from England's 2023 World Cup squad later that summer and has not played an international since. Having been signed by Northern Superchargers last year only to miss the tournament through injury, Roy went unsold at the auction in March. His signing comes before Tuesday's 'wildcard draft', at which the eight men's and women's franchises will fill the final two places in their squads. Advertisement The wildcard picks will be domestic players, with recent form in the T20 Blast expected to be rewarded. The most intriguing decision will be whether any of the men's franchises opt to sign veteran bowler James Anderson. After retiring from international duty last year and playing in the T20 format for the first time in 11 years, England's record wicket-taker has taken 13 wickets in six Blast matches for Lancashire this season. Northamptonshire seamer Ben Sanderson, 36, is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Blast this season but does not have a Hundred deal. Another currently without a deal is Hampshire's 23-year-old wicketkeeper Tom Albert, who scored 98 not out against Glamorgan on Sunday and is third on the list of most runs. Advertisement Seventeen-year-old Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, will also hope to be picked up, having scored 107 for England Under-19s last week. Trent Rockets have the first pick in the men's wildcard draft while Southern Brave will have first chance in the women's. The draft takes place on Tuesday from 09:00 BST.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Roy gets late Hundred deal as wildcard draft looms
Former England opener Jason Roy has signed a late deal to play in The Hundred after initially failing to secure a contract at this year's 34, will play for Southern Brave as an injury replacement for South Africa batter Faf du comes after Roy found form in the T20 Blast over recent weeks with three scores over 50 in 10 matches for Surrey at an average of played three seasons with Oval Invincibles but was released after a difficult season in 2023 during which he averaged 17.11. The 2019 World Cup-winner was dropped from England's 2023 World Cup squad later that summer and has not played an international been signed by Northern Superchargers last year only to miss the tournament through injury, Roy went unsold at the auction in signing comes before Tuesday's 'wildcard draft', at which the eight men's and women's franchises will fill the final two places in their wildcard picks will be domestic players, with recent form in the T20 Blast expected to be rewarded. The most intriguing decision will be whether any of the men's franchises opt to sign veteran bowler James retiring from international duty last year and playing in the T20 format for the first time in 11 years, England's record wicket-taker has taken 13 wickets in six Blast matches for Lancashire this eamer Ben Sanderson, 36, is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Blast this season but does not have a Hundred deal. Another currently without a deal is Hampshire's 23-year-old wicketkeeper Tom Albert, who scored 98 not out against Glamorgan on Sunday and is third on the list of most Rocky Flintoff, son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, will also hope to be picked up, having scored 107 for England Under-19s last Rockets have the first pick in the men's wildcard draft while Southern Brave will have first chance in the women's. The draft takes place on Tuesday from 09:00 BST.
