While You Were Asleep: Siraj claims 4-fer on County debut, Chelsea vs Liverpool amongst PL video games known as off & US Soccer investigation into NWSL misconduct nearing finish
Mohammed Siraj starred in his first day in Warwickshire whites as he completed with bowling figures of 4/54 with Somerset struggling at 182/8 on the finish of day one. The 28-year-old obtained off to a fast wicket taking begin as he picked three wickets together with that of Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, conceding solely 25 runs off his first 3 overs.
𝗦𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗷 🧢 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃
The Bears obtained their caps throughout this morning’s group speak. 🤝
🐻#YouBears | #WARvSOM pic.twitter.com/z36AgYQFnd
— Warwickshire CCC 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) September 12, 2022
Right arm off break bowler Jayant Yadav additionally obtained his Warwickshire debut cap alongside Siraj, and obtained the wicket of Somerset opener Tom Lammonby early on. Siraj claimed the ultimate wicket earlier than stumps in Birmingham as he obtained Josh Davey leg earlier than wicket.
With 104 factors in 11 matches, Warwickshire path on the eleventh spot within the County Championship Division One standings.
Chelsea vs Liverpool amongst PL video games known as off
The two large weekend matches within the English Premier League (EPL), Chelsea going through Liverpool at residence and Leeds United’s go to to Manchester United, have been known as off. The video games are the most recent to hitch the listing of fixtures falling out this week owing to policing points associated to the Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Sunday’s fixture between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge has been postponed, the Premier League have confirmed. ⤵️
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 12, 2022
As it stands proper now, the opposite seven Premier League fixtures because of be performed from Friday will go forward after receiving assurances about policing ranges, with Brighton v Crystal Palace having been postponed final week for unrelated causes.
In a press release, the EPL stated it had no choice however to postpone three fixtures after intensive consultations with golf equipment, police, native Safety advisory teams and different related authorities. Earlier the Arsenal vs PSV Europa League residence fixtures, scheduled for Thursday, had additionally been known as off.
US Soccer investigation into NWSL misconduct nearing finish
US Soccer have said that their investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct within the National Women’s Soccer League that started final October is predicted to anticipated to be accomplished by early subsequent month.
U.S. Soccer Statement on Sally Yates Investigation: pic.twitter.com/fhcTQZQNsF
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) September 12, 2022
The transient assertion issued by the governing physique on Monday learn, “Last October, U.S. Soccer retained Sally Q. Yates of King & Spalding LLP to lead an independent investigation into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer. That investigation is nearing its conclusion. U.S. Soccer will publish the full report by early October, following the completion of the investigation.”
The investigation was initiated after North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley was accused of sexual harassment and coercion by two former gamers. Riley was among the many 5 NWSL coaches who have been both dismissed or stepped down final season amid claims of inappropriate habits, and league Commissioner Lisa Baird stepped down within the wake of the gamers’ claims.
