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Captains star in NZ and England T20 cricket opener

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New Zealand’s stand-in captain Suzie Bates top scores with 65. Photo: www.photosport.nz A captain’s knock from England’s Heather Knight leads the visitors to victory over the White Ferns in the first T20 in Dunedin. Knight scored a quick-fire 63 off 39 balls to help England to a total of 160-4 in their 20 overs. Despite a solid innings from New Zealand’s stand-in captain Suzie Bates the hosts fell short by 27 runs. Spinner Fran Jonas was the first to strike for New Zealand getting Tammy Beaumont, in her 100th T20I, caught out for 15 in the 5th over. Lea Tahuhu…
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Olympian Tall Fern Micaela Cocks retires

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Tall Fern Micaela Cocks Photo: Supplied With 145 games to her name, Micaela Cocks played more times for the Tall Ferns than any other athlete and has now retired from international basketball after 17 years in the black jersey. The veteran guard played in countless major tournaments, from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Commonwealth Games to the 3×3 Asia Cup, and earned a reputation as a hard-nosed player and a leader on and off the court. The decision to retire from the Tall Ferns came after a long period of reflection, she said, as she prepared for the birth of…
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National League news – March 2024

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BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions. 15 March York City have signed Barnet midfielder Marvin Armstrong for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old worked under Minstermen boss Adam Hinshelwood during his spell with Worthing and had made 20 appearances for the Bees in all competitions this season. Meanwhile, the National League struggles have terminated the contract of fellow midfielder Mitch Hancox by mutual consent. The 30-year-old was part of the team promoted from National League North in 2022 but has not featured since October. 12 March Burton Albion…
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